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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1906

Page

6

Acceptance of Baer's Offer Ends Anthracite Labor Impasse

Scranton reports a possible three year continuation of the Anthracite Commission award as miners and operators negotiate terms. John Mitchell and the UMW sub scale committee push for a compromise without job losses while Baer agrees to a New York conference to finalize the agreement and avoid a strike.

Scranton New York John Mitchel Anthracite Commission Geo. I. Baer Baer Mitchell U. M. W. Conferrees

A Piano Buying Guide From the W. W. Kimball Co

The W. W. Kimball Co established in 1859 offers guaranteed instruments and prompt service for any accidental damage. It asserts leadership with double global output, a finely equipped plant, and direct branch sales to customers, claiming broad local support and recommendations for Kimball pianos and organs.

W. W. Kimball Co Kimball Co

Tinols coal operators seek presidential intervention over wages

Herman Justi, commissioner of the Tinols coal operators, says eastern miners demand rules already enjoyed by western workers. Western wage gains of five percent collide with falling bituminous coal prices. Operators plan a convention to press the president for arbitration and urge consumer letters.

Chicago Herman Justi Tinols Coal Operators United States

Lake strike situation in Buffalo elevators amid grain unloading row

In Buffalo a planned strike by monthly grain elevator workers threatens to halt unloading of grain if non-union labor is used. The workers, skilled in separating grain by silo, argue non-union crews cannot operate the machinery. Elsewhere, docks at Meyveland and Chicago report use of non-union labor to keep operations running as carriers move cargo between South Chicago and Lake Superior.

Bufalo Buffalo Furnace Company Meyveland Chicago Lake Superior Micinols Atee Mils Will Grounds

Illinois Central's Wealth Report Filed for State Review

The first schedule of Illinois Central's property since 1559 has been filed with the state auditor at Springfield and referred to the attorney general for opinions on legal points. The schedule lists all property descriptions and was prepared by Chief Eubanks of the auditor's office.

Stead Uinois Shelinois Central Springfield Eubanks

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Aimed at Childlessness

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for infertility due to female weakness and other conditions. It claims many cures and notes the formula is printed on the bottle wrapper for transparency, also touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a safe laxative for women.

Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y J. Pierce Materia Medica

Martha and the suitor teased by mistress in Everyone's Magazine

A maid named Martha admits to the mistress she is wary of work and a nightly visitor. Martha defends the engagement, noting a well recommended suitor who has impressed a former fiancée, amid anxious household chatter.

Smaid Martha Everybody's Magazine

Ten Rail Wreck Victims in Pennsylvan ia Collision

Ten people died in a head on collision between the Chicago and St. Louis express No 21 and the Chicago mail No 10 at Clover Creek Junction on the Pennsylvania line. Six were killed instantly and four died later. about twenty were injured but expected to recover. Names include Frank Harder Harrisburg and J W Wagner Mifflintown among the dead. injuries include Oscar Anderson Delva MD and J H Collis con ductor. Rosewater Would Wear a Toga. (Note: The second item appears as a separate column item about Edward Rosewater’s candidacy.)

Altoona Oscar Anderson Delva M. D J. H. Collis

Dowle Found Mentally Sound at Home in Chicago

John Alexander Dowle is reported by three Chicago physicians to be in full possession of his memory reason and understanding after examination at his home in Zilog ity. The physicians say he is rational and stable, with no mental impairment.

For Sale High Grade Square Stock Plans in Heat Class

Advert reads for sale high grade square stock plans in fine condition with rich tone. Enquiries to this office. gmat

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