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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1906
Page
6
Low rates advertised for California and Northwest travel. The notice mentions fare details, ticketing options, and contact points for further information. F A Miller is listed as General Passenger Agent in Chisago for ticket inquiries.
In Columbus on March 28 the High License bill raising liquor taxes across Ohio from 85 to 1000 dollars passed the senate by 85 to none. Pattison is expected to sign. In Cincinnati March 28 two union plumbers threaten a strike for higher pay asking 24 dollars per week, with Saturday off and pay in addition a two cent daily increase.
A man from Atlanta, Jake Moore, says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved his indigestion in one day after more than two decades of discomfort. The ad promotes Kodol as a digestant that relieves sour stomach gas belching and related symptoms and claims availability at all druggists.
A sixth attempt to cap the Caney Kansas gas well failed as the hood toppled while lowering the pipe. Flames shoot 150 feet from the pipe, and officials expect progress on the next try. The fire, started November 28, has consumed $75,000 in gas.
An advertising brief touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for upset stomach liver problems and digestive ills. It promises cleansing of the system improved blood flow to organs and restored health with a money back guarantee at 50 cents to 1.00.
Prince Arthur of Connaught nephew of King Edward arrives in Victoria B C with his suite after visiting Japan where he presented the Order of the Garter to the Emperor. An immense crowd gathered at the pier to greet him.
The nationalization bill for Japan's railways, amended 18 times to reduce the number of lines to be bought and the required license, has passed the house of representatives after approval by the house of peers.
The March Good Housekeeping Pure Food Assurance column lists None-Such Mince Meat from Merrill Soule Co. Syracuse as a model of sanitary quality using beef apples spices sugar raisins currants boiled cider and salt with no artificial coloring or preservatives. The magazine lauds its near perfect sanitary standards and notes a monthly sale of one million packages. Your grocer sells None-Such. Try it and be convinced.
Indianapolis March 28 The joint scale committee for Illinois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania reported a disagreement to the central conference. After three hours of debate both sides stood pat with no wage agreement in sight. Phil Penna Indiana operators urged arbitration as a path to peace and avoided a strike. An adjournment was taken with no vote.
Attorney Jeromé asked Magistrate Moss for warrants to test if insurance funds were used for political campaigns. Moss required crime evidence before issuing warrants and issued subpoenas for Doe proceedings. Jerome aims to obtain the highest court opinion on alleged prior crimes in campaign contributions.
Representatives of the Lake Seamen's union concluded their annual conference with the Lake Car and Harbor association executive committee. An agreement adopted increases overtime pay ten cents an hour and fixes ten hours as a working day in port. Wages remain as last year.
The Original Laxative Cough Syrup Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is promoted as a remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims to move the bowels and cleanse the throat and lungs and is said to taste good and be harmless with druggists selling it.
The Daily Journal announces a citywide distribution extension lasting one week. Readers in all districts will receive the paper, with no changes to the print edition schedule.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as helpful for lingering coughs bronchial and throat issues. It claims to aid digestion and strengthen flesh using Golden Seal root Stone root and Black Cherry bark. It notes it will not cure consumption in late stages but may help early or mild cases and invites readers to request the free booklet and private correspondence with Dr Pierce.
Boise march 28 Stephen Adama, linked to labor crimes in Colorado and Idaho, has been taken to Pocatello to dig up material described as hot fire buried there in late summer 1908 after he allegedly failed to follow an order attributed to President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners to kill several scabs.
The Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat and corn futures with varied percent changes and cash prices for a range of wheat, corn, oats, and pork products. East Buffalo reports steady cattle and hog prices with lighter sheep and lamb activity and brisk yearling values.
A fragmented page lists ailments numbered 1 to 20 including fevers worms teething diarrhoea coughs neuralgia headaches dyspepsia suppressed periods whites croup skin rheumatism malaria catarrh whooping cough kidneys and bladder with garbled notes about spelling and address lines for streets and mail.
Chicago reports President Samuel Gompers of the AFL endorses political action to elect a fair judiciary and pro labor Congress. J D Pierce leads union efforts in the Open Door Building South Chicago while preparing interviews with candidates for pledges on injunctive labor bills. In Illinois, Stringer and Orendorf vie for Democratic U S senator endorsement as party optimism grows for the next legislature. Prohibitionists nominate A Murry for senator and J W Tuslee for representative in a bid to influence the ticket.
In St Charles March 28 a new turn follows the poisoning death of Mrs Anderson. A detective in the state attorney’s office wired Chicago chief Collins to locate a man described as insane and seen near the Anderson case. Postmortem to verify strychnine traces amid embalmer denials.
Paris March 28 Kenry A. Pickerell aged 26 rear brakeman on a construction train was struck and fatally burned after matches in his pocket ignited. He died two hours later from severe burns sustained in the incident.
In Quincy Illinois on March 28 three young men Leonardised Frederick Nicloy and Wilfread Diskbut reportedly perished when the party left for Me cloud Colorado and were killed in the Adobe Col wreck. Local authorities confirm the fatalities with details scarce.
March 28 listindge dimmpkeys appointed ex Representative Gwen Scott as receiver for Aloses Levin a dry goods dealer of De satan in Springhehl Alabama.
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant cathartic for colds. It claims to clear the head remove phlegm, strengthen bronchial tubes, and relieve coughs and croup. Sold by all druggists.
Read the January want column for Jovanau and Farce offering money to loan on improved real estate in Freeport. Loans start at $500 or more with current rates.
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