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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1906

Page

3

Trusts Targeted in Antitrust Suit by Attorney General Moody

Washington reports Attorney General Moody filed in the U S circuit court at Indianapolis a bid to enjoin the National Association of Retail Druggists and allied bodies, the National Wholesale Druggists, and the Tripartite Proprietors, with Indianapolis defendants including Eli Lilly and several named officers. The suit alleges a coordinated scheme to regulate and restrain trade in proprietary medicines and affect price and competition across multiple states and territories.

Washington Moody United States Circuit Court Indianapolis Naona Association of Retail Druggists National Wholesale Druggists William Henry Moody Tri-Partite Prorietors Digeklist Manufacturers Wholesale Contract Proprietors’ Association Eli Lily Comany Joseph E. Toms W. J. Mooney John N. Carey Frank E. Holliday National Association of Retail Meruggisis United States Idaho Nevada Wyoming Wind District of Columbia New Nartional Wholesale Druggists’ Association Nanu National Association of Retail Orogeists Aof National Wholesale Druggists’association Anl National Association of Re ‘Gall Druggists. AM

MorGAN and Cromwell Clash in Senate Hearing

Senator Morgan and lawyer William Nelson Cromwell confronted questions from the Senate committee probing the Panama Canal concession. Cromwell refused to answer hypotheticals, while Morgan pressed on with references to Cromwell's office and the Panama Railway board.

Washington Morsean William Nelson Cromwell Senate Ate Hay Cromwell Direc Panama Railway

Notable Chicago lawyer Rawin Burritt Smith dies

The outline notes the death of Rawin Burritt Smith, a prominent Chicago lawyer. Other items report Senator Goma in Washington, $75,000 frost damage to strawberry crops, Columbia Savings and Trust in Pittsburgh closing, and Edwin S. Greenfield resigning as a confidential clerk with $100,000 embezzlement.

Rawin Burritt Smith Chicago Goma Oli Washington Frost Neller Marietta Columbia Savings and Trust Company Pittsburg Edwin S. Greenfield Harrison, Snyder & Co Philadelphia Bartholdt Missouri Ohio Franklin County National Slack Cooperage Manufacturers’ Association St. Louis Edgarton Olathe Run Phitt The American Tract Society New York William Thillipstial Jay Gould George Mugland Miles Iew Crapsey

Plain talk at hearing over director removal plan

Morgan challenges the phrasing as Cromwell explains the government could oust any director by withdrawing one share of stock each and reimbursing the $90 cost. The exchange centers on accountability and how to remove corporate leadership.

Morgan Anser Cromwell

Senate and House in Brick Washington May 10

The senate adopted amendments to the rate bill making it unlawful for common carriers to transport commodities produced for sale in competition with others, carriers must provide switches on reasonable terms, include sleeping car and express firms, and offer equal service to all passengers paying same fare. An executive session approved buying ships’ parts in open market and rejected capping coal transport costs. An agriculture department investigation was ordered.

Senate House Brick Washington Ius Tiehouse Naval Navy Department Agriculture Department

Taft Seeks Philippine tariff revision support

Washington May 10 Secretary Natt conducted a personal senate canvass to revive support for Philippine tariff revision during the current session. He found notable encouragement but remains unsure a favorable measure will pass.

Taft Washigton Natt Senate

St Gaudens Chosen Sculptor for Jefferson Monument in Washington

Secretary announces the special commission to select a site in Washington for a statue of Thomas Jefferson has chosen Augustus Saint Gaudens as sculptor. The appointment follows the commission’s effort to secure a prominent artist for the monument.

St. Gaudens Jefferson Washington Tool House Special Commission Thomas Jefferson

Just a Hint to Panama

Panama May 10 Governor Magoon delivered to President Amador a copy of communications from Secretaries Root and Taft on US authority to keep public peace outside Colon and Panama. Taft says no interference in Panama’s internal affairs unless a revolution blocks the canal project and the Panamanian government proves it cannot maintain order. The plain duty would be to reestablish peace if needed.

Panama Magoon Amador Root and Tat United States Colon Taft

Snow falls briefly in Kentucky’s bluegrass region

Lexington Kentucky May 10 reports a light snowfall in the bluegrass area that quickly melted without harming crops or causing damage. Local observers noted the brief event and no lasting impact on agriculture or daily life.

Kentucky Lexington

Pirates on Board End In Safe Return For Ewan

In a Gulf of Mexico cruise the twin nephews stage a pirate adventure for Alice Cutler. Ewan Hoffman, caught between play and reality, rescues Alice when the illusion collapses. The pirates negotiate a ransom with Ewan, who insists on paying only a dollar per pirate, and the trio returns home as the Scourge nears the harbor. Alice hints at more than a voyage, and the next trip promises no honeymoon.

Hoffman Alice Cutler Diwan Ewan Alice Gertrude Gulf of Mexico Dudley Gha Gordon Dudfey Kwan Gulé Vera Cruz Brazil Maidan Runson Cable Laughey Ewan Hwat Hoffmat Ewari Mona

How They Got Up a Row at the English Inn

The London Spectator recounts an English inn skit by Hooke and Mathews that degenerated into a mock quarrel and riot. Supporters cheered a growing clash as blows flew, candles were put out, furniture overturned, and gin fueled passion. The promoters slipped away to dodge police, leaving the crowd to face magistrate questions next day.

Hooke Mathews Hook London Spectator

Seaweed forests boost Norway coast industry and trade

A London News correspondent reports seaweed along Norway's coast forms dense, treelike stands up to six feet high. The industry now outpaces fisheries and surpasses agriculture in value. Landowners near the shore reap large harvests as burned weed ashes are exported to Hagland for chemicals, notably tadine.

Norway Christiania The London News Hagland

County News Roundup From Dakota District

Prof L N Wilson and wife Mrs C K Staudt and others attended the Reformed church classis at Orangeville last week. Carolinians will perform at College hall Wednesday night with admission 25 and 36 cents. Local notes cover visits, travel, exams, and preparations for commencement.

From Our Own Correspondent McConnell May 8 Notes

Miss Cora Kilian rode to Freeport Monday. Sunday school plans exercises for Children’s Day and a Groff sermon next Sunday. Leota Lawler visits sister Mrs Bovey. Kleckler injures eye on a flying carpenter spike. Locals attend Freeport meetings led by Mr Sunday. Sunday school moved to U B church for smaller classes. Tillie Bechtold returns to Winslow school. Nettie Graves shows canary birds. Elmer Mantzkee visits parents. Jonas Crain loses a horse. Mrs Orville Gillette recovers. Hettie Larrow spends Sunday at home. Farmers plant corn.

McConnell Cora Kilian Freeport Groff Leota Lawler Bovey Soar Kleckler U. B Tillie Bechtold Winslow Nettie Graves Elmer Mantzkee Jonas Crain Orville Gillette Hettie Larrow

Rock City News Roundup May 8 8

From Our Own Correspondent Rock City May 8 Lena visitor Raymier visited here last week Rock City team to play Freeport High Saturday May 12 at Rock City Game at 1 30 Women Fehr of Afalkey did business here Wednesday H W Kleppling and L Veach unloaded cement for W H Shons for bridges in Rock Grove township George Schrader family Dakota visited Sunday F S Zimmerman family at Davis Sunday Mrs H W Montague 4 passenger to Freeport Wednesday Deery Winnesheik here last Wednesday calf buying Dr Bobb called Sunday evening to see Mrs L Schrademier reported better Miss Flora Schrader Sunday with Freeport relatives Mrs Bert Snook and son to Beloit Monday Mary Koren and family Book area residents listed

Dakota L. N. Wilson C. K. Staudt Wm. Glasser J. O. Garbrick Salome Zimmerman the Reformed Church Orangeville Gertrude Haven Albany N. Y G. W. Lilley John Neil Ridott Freeport Guy McElhiney Wm. McElhiney Henry Andre Jonas Fulton Rockford Arthur Shrader Supt Grove Grace Yarger Leora Wolf Bessie Weiler Vernon Hutchins Roy Campan Thomas Berger Miss Foss Afalkey Mary Neil Mary B. Milligan Decatur Ill J. W. Twitmeyer Oregon Clam Shank West Ane Holcomb College Hall Chicago D. Keck Davis Wm. Welling G. S. Smith Rock City Raymier Lena Freeport High School Wmn. Fehr H. W. Kleeppling L. Veach W. H. Shons Rock Grove George Schrader F. S. Zimmerman H. W. Montague H. Deery Winnesheik Bobb Flora Schrader Bert Snook Beloit James Quest Minnesota Jonnie Foster Rey Ban Mary Koren

Eve's Daughters Behaviors of Love Across Generations

A witty verse from Puck mocks modern life in which desire, propriety, and shifting affections collide. The dialogue contrasts the Old One's blunt questions with the Young One's sly revelations about relationships and expectations. The piece satirizes heartburns and disappointments as society cycles through new romantic temptations.

Eve Puck

Meeting a political celebrity sparks flustered compliment

Mr Makinbrakes greets Mr Tage with awkward praise after recognizing him from caricatures. He notes artists can render a public figure with a striking resemblance, then pivots to question the outcome of a rate legislation bill. The exchange reflects public interest and humor in political discourse.

Tagg Chicago Tribune

Elks Meeting Picnic Round Trip Tickets Offer

The M. & St. Paul offers excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24.40 round trip from July 10 to 15 with a August 80 limit. J.B. Sweat agent. Early cabbage tomato and celery plants advertised at Burchard's garden West report.

Burchard’s Garden West Reeport M. & St. Paul Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Elks J.B. Sweat Agent

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