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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
3
Reports from March indicate miners in Pennsylvania and neighboring states urge suspensions and wage-scale disputes. The Ant h racite committees plan action in New York City while joint conferences in the soft coal sector end without agreement, risking large scale stoppages in multiple districts.
The text reports 384 500 miners affected by a disruption across Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Virginia Ohio Iowa Illinois Michigan Kentucky and the southwestern states. The 1898 wage agreement collapsed after a ten day struggle. Mitchell of the United Mine Workers led a vote keeping 1908 wage scales amid operator resistance from Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
Western Pennsylvania coal operators and miners from Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania met in joint conference at federal suggestion to agree on wage terms and conditions beginning April 1. Parties remained in disagreement after the meeting as reported from Ipolia March 30.
A commission empowered to study wage issues and labor relations was formed by the United Mine Workers of America. It can issue subpoenas and compel witnesses as it prepares findings and recommendations for the president. OT. FT Window of Ohio chaired the meeting. C. J. Scroges of Michigan was secretary. A standing committee from four states named Z. H. Winder chairman.
Associate Justice John M. Harlan told New York Avenue and Assembly Presbyterian churches that he would resign from the Supreme Court to lead a union project. The Assembly church adopted a renovation plan and proposed gifting $25,000 from its property sale to fund a new combined church building.
St Petersburg March 30 The first actual elections to the Russian national parliament selected twelve members of the council of the empire by a congress of regional trade and industry groups across European Russia. No speeches were made. All elected members are well known conservatives. Ex-Minister of Commerce Timitia zeff, who presided, was elected to the council and is likely to lead liberals in the upper chamber.
Washington March 30 The Republican members of the Wisconsin delegation in Congress chose Representative Davidson of the Highth district to represent the state on the Republican congressional campaign committee as successor to Representative Babcock. Representative Charles B Landis has been selected by the Indiana delegation to succeed Overstreet.
In Kansas City on March 0 a meeting of the creditors reorganization committee and principal creditors considered a plan to take the C. T. Deviia estate out of bankruptcy and reorganize its varied interests, but no action was taken.
In Fairmont West Virginia on March 30 a death notice for Agnes Stone sister in law of William Mune Donald the opera singer was revealed as an error caused by misinterpreted information.
In Columbus Ohio on March 80 the senate by unanimous vote passed the bill to create a state railroad commission and regulate freight rates, as reported from the session.
Independence Kansas March 30 The Kansas Natural Gas company reports that its large gas well south of Caney struck by lightning February 23 has been successfully extinguished.
Washington March 30 The senate in executive session confirmed the nomination of George Eugene Hager of Illinois to be consul at Barmen Germany.
The coal strike prospect triggers a 50 cent rise in coal price to 2.50 per ton for pan-of-nine coal, effective in Pittsburg area.
Twenty Hungarians arrived in Pittsburg and traveled east on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to the Illinois field mines.
Washington heard President Roosevelt dragged into a House Territories committee hearing on the Pac ey bill prohibiting automatic shotguns in U S territories. Debates sought to place him on both sides. shields published a presidential position while opponents claimed he repudiated it. A personal letter from Roosevelt urged not to quote him directly.
A debate unfolds over quotations attributed to a president in an interview with Shields. Attorney Boyee cites misrepresentation, while Shields asserts edits and misquotes. Senate and House actions across Washington note river dam authorization, army medical reorganization, and tax bill debates as political discourse continues.
A torn, unreadable OCR fragment mentions a daughter in a room and relatives. The text is garbled with stray words about night life, dining rooms, and unseen events, leaving the core facts and participants unclear.
Lord Strathcort and Mount Hoyate, Canadian high commissioner, assist Hodblin Library Oxford with 2600 dollars to secure the first folio of Shakespeare. A private collector had offered 15000 dollars. The folio was presented to the Woolletdi library in 162d and sold in 1064, with fines paid from private collection.
A mass meeting of streetcar workers in Winnipeg Manitoba prompts a railway strike for higher wages. Rioters derail and burn cars as the company acts to move units. The mayor vows order and swears in special police to restore peace.
Baraboo Wisconsin reports the Bank of North Freedom was shut by Madison examiner Bergh. No reason given for the closure. Deposits total about $60,000 with $10,000 capital. local talk says funds are available to pay creditors.
Chicago March 30 Sheriff Thomas I Tevett dies of throat cancer after serving as sheriff since 1902.
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat, corn and oats prices with May July and Sept futures, along with cash market acceptances for No 2 red spring wheat and various corn and oat samples. Live stock, poultry and hay figures list hogs, cattle, sheep receipts and prices, plus East Buffalo market notes and cattle and hog quotes from Dunning Stevens in Buffalo New York.
In a tenement house an explosion or gas fissure near an immigrant family from Austeatn Imimigrants leaves Shhaye Welstein father, and his wife Hoga, with three daughters Celia 9, Sura 10, and Anna 14 rushed to hospital as authorities work to control the hazard. The family had lived there three days.
An excerpt from the Washington Star discusses Eileus clover and Cayenne with cryptic dialogue about foresight and cleverness, suggesting commentary on character or quotation. The text appears as a fragmented newspaper snippet with incomplete phrases.
A Philadelphia Press snippet quotes Mrs Nexdore and Mrs Pepprey in a humorous dispute over a vocal judgment. Mrs Nexdore asserts a judge would find guilt if called as a witness, while Mrs Pepprey jokes about the verdict.
In a magazine the narrator notes palm trees commonly seen in city hotel dining rooms and asks what palm is most prominent. Mr Dineowit responds by mentioning the whiter’s palm, referencing Chicago News.
A humorous Baltimore Sun quip notes undertakers carry the final overtaking role in life, implying the final act is already beyond our control. The remark plays on the word overtaker as both pursuer and the last to depart, reflecting a morbid wit.
A playful fragment shows Noah asking whose chauffeurs accompany two grizzly bears while dusting the ark. The line quotes a judge like curiosity about who drives the animals.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to ignore other remedies and seek Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the safe permanent cure for ailments described as weather related. It promises gentle action superior to pills and cathartic waters and notes availability from druggists at 50 cents and one dollar with a money back guarantee.
Dr. David G. Wylie of the Scotch Presbyterian church quotes Love not sleep to a west side gathering as he narrates a sleepy boy tale. A grocer employer replies the boy sleeps in the store by day and the speaker learns the boy’s locating habits.
The Pure Food Roll of Honor features None-Such Mince Meat Merrill-Soule Co Syracuse as a semi moist condensed beef fruit mix with no artificial coloring and near sanitary production. Good Housekeeping lauds its quality and urges housewives to try it. A sale of one million packages monthly is cited. Sheet music from Hoperary 18,000 copies at Allington's Music Store Stephenson Street and North Galena Avenue.
Notice states that Henry L Bunker will not be responsible for debts of his family. It notes March 31 as closing date for the special tax collector books and that accounts will be turned over to the county treasurer. Owing parties are urged to call the office before that date to avoid property return for delinquencies.
Property owners owing special taxes are granted until March 80 1906 to pay before books are turned over delinquent. F B Dirr M aR Griffin, Special tax collector. 8-bdtd
Sealed proposals are due at 1:00 p.m. on Monday April 28 2006 for an addition to the asylum at the poor farm. County Clerk’s office hosts plans and specs. The committee may reject any and all proposals. D Prich chairman.
A garbled OCR note from a local page mentions Uniele Jack ady night and L Magueltie with unclear context. The fragmentary text suggests an event or person reference but lacks verifiable details for a full item.
At a gathering guests discuss Mrs Blatile's small clothes and hands, noting a prior life in work. Miss Cutting recalls no hands evidence but judges by conversation that she had done something in her life more sensible than playing bridge whist.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt notes Roxley’s desire to acquire a trade to maintain his automobile. The quirky remark frames his goal as practical, highlighting a wish to stay self-sufficient regardless of fortune.
A Washington Star quote depicts Miss Cayenne affirming that travel during a young man’s absence will enable a better impression. The remark underscores travel as a social stylistic aid in shaping reputation and behavior.
The notice promotes Witch Hazel Salve by H. C. Dewitt & Co. Chicago as the original and warns against counterfeit copies. It urges buyers to ensure authenticity and states the product is sold by all druggists.
Advertises colonist travel from Chicago via the Union Pacific and North-Western Line to San Francisco and Pacific Coast cities with round trips, including guided excursions in Pullman Tourist sleeping cars at $7.00 per double berth. Dining cars offer meals and tickets available through Chicago & North-Western Railway agents.
One way second class rail rates to Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota east of the Missouri River Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan and Alberta via the Northwestern Line on Tuesdays March 6 13 20 27 and April 3 10 17 and 24 Tickets and full information through Chicago and North Western Ry agent
Carpenter W o W Wheat of Freeport Illinois testifies in 1897 that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back and kidney troubles after he used them in summer. The ad claims public endorsement and urges readers with kidney symptoms to try the product. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US. Remember home Doan's and take no other.
Notice to Freeport voters for the annual township meeting and election on April 3. Polls open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at precincts including Seitz Co grocery, J Dittmar office, Kraft House, New York House, Brown's Hotel, Emrick's Barber Shop, Wm Secker store, H W Foy store, Hotel Metropole, and Gable's Store with officers elected: one supervisor two assistant supervisors one town clerk one assessor one collector and one highway commissioner for district No. 2. The town meeting begins 2 p.m. in Precinct 1 to hear reports and approve expenses before considering lawful measures.
Ex cursion tickets at greatly reduced dates are on sale to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Free Reclining Chair Cars and The Best of Everything. For dates of safe and full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
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