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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
1
May 14 report from St. Petersburg describes the opening of the Russian parliament with Emperor Nicholas II delivering a brief throne speech. The address emphasizes duty, loyalty, and unity, urging support for peasantry education and national welfare while avoiding amnesty. The scene combines imperial pomp with a restrained, conciliatory tone.
The emperor renews pledges and seeks parliament aid for reform but omits amnesty. At Tauride Palace thousands cheer representatives while at the Winter Palace troops and courtiers cheer the emperor. Lower house proceedings appear tame with rare sparks as Prof Mouromtself disperses government officials from a ball.
In a United States style convention tone President Moutamiseff cited constitution and amnesty as keynote. Ivan Petrunkevich, once mocked by Emperor Nicholas II, now placed high in the representative chamber while the Russian parliament prepares to co operate for national welfare. The lower house adjourns to today to avoid clashing with empire council ceremonies as Constitutional Democrats weigh the throne speech reply.
After adjournment crowds filled the Constitutional club rooms in celebration. Leaders Petrunkevitch Roditcheff and others appeared on a balcony to brief cheering thousands. Speakers, including Socialist deputies, lambasted wealth and court splendor as open-air gatherings went unchallenged by police.
Russian author M Gorky denounces the St Petersburg douma in an appeal to free America urging revolution to end autocracy. He portrays the government's deceit, praises the soul of the people, and calls on Knights of the spirit and all free nations to unite for liberty and human progress.
Proceedings filed in the supreme court by Attorney General Dana Malone at the Insurance department request a receiver to close the American Birth Insurance company.
May 11 report says W. St. Bechtel former president of Northwestern National Life Insurance faces grand larceny accusations for diverting about 3500 of company funds. Details include bribe claim involving insurance commissioner O Shaughnessy and large undisclosed reimbursements. Bechtel testified to profits from contracts and real estate tied to the Minneapolis Auditorium site. The grand jury criticized the insurance commissioner but cited a statute of limitations.
District Attorney Moran seeks witnesses before the grand jury on bribery charges. The unprecedented summons draw a large crowd to the court building as seventy five house members are ordered to appear. Process servers pursue remaining lawmakers across state provinces and beyond to deliver papers.
Illinois Indiana and Ohio coal operators in joint session adopt resolutions to name a committee to present to President Roosevelt the disputes with miners. If the peace conference next week fails, operators will appoint the committee and seek presidential intervention for an adjustment.
The senate accepted amendments to the railway rate bill including restoring imprisonment penalties from 1887, fining and imprisoning shippers who secure rebates, giving government priority during war, and extending carrier schedules to water transport. The house focused on naval appropriation with a key amendment requiring the navy secretary to buy projectiles on the open market and many enlistment and parental complaints about sons’ service.
Carl Schurz aged 76 lies critically ill at his home in New York. Once near death he rallied briefly and is now resting more comfortably. He suffers from a complication of disorders as news of his health spreads.
John A. Drake's Grapple an 8 to 1 shot captured the Metropolitan handicap at Belmont Park in a final time of 1 39 defeating a strong field in New York May 11.
In cross examination Bechtel faced questions about salary rises from 6500 to support his move to Northwestern National and the Mutual company. Prosecution suggested the raise was a motive. Bechtel denied bribery and said the aim was to build a large Minneapolis insurance business. He claimed no other legislative expenses were recorded.
Suffolk county court house buzzed with activity as members of the legislature appeared in answer to quiermon by unnamed authorities. The scene underscored a political clash with lawmakers summoned to the capital for questioning amid rising tensions and procedural maneuvering.
Janesville Wisconsin May 11 Rev Henry Sewell longtime Methodist searcher has died in Evansville Wisconsin at age 173 years. His decade long service spanned over five decades with deep community impact.
The report states Senator Gorman is considerably improved while Zion City affairs will be placed in the hands of John A. Lewis for Dowie and Alexander Granger for Voliva, with a third name to be named by the court. Mrs. Jefferson Davis is seriously ill in New York at age 50. Mount Vesuvius eruptions continue in small form as relief funds in San Francisco total about 5.3 million dollars. An explosion at Dupont Powder works kills William McCrea and injures James Camac near Wilmington Delaware. Cholera sickens 124 coolies and 61 die aboard the steamer Falkla en route from India to Suva. President Roosevelt plans to open Jamestown exposition with an address next year. Dorman Morsman, Hepburn’s brother-in-law, dies in a Shenandoah, Pa runaway. Frosts hit fruit belts in several states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York. Newburyport treasurer James M. Felker faces a $40,000 shortage accusation. Hamburg dockworkers seek permission to resume work after lockout. In Chicago billard, Sutton defeats Slosson. Cure defeats Schaefer.
Nasal catarrh affects nose and throat causing hearing smell taste and speech issues. Paxtine toilet antiseptic, applied with an atomizer, cleanses heals inflammation and removes odor. Jos Hmmert Drugist Freeport Illinois guarantees its effectiveness.
The O M and St Paul Railway offers excursion round trips to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 40 from July 10 to 16 with August 80 limit in honor of the annual centre J B Sweat agent.
The January earnings of United States railroads show a gain of at least 21,824,988 dollars, up 20.4 percent from January 1905, with net profits rising 11,676,497 dollars, up 43.26 percent.
A local druggist Joseph Emmert offers a money back guarantee if Vinci, a cod liver oil based health formula, does not restore strength and vitality in old people, weak women, children, and convalescents. He touts Vinci as a superior body builder and cure for pulmonary ailments and stomach troubles, guaranteed by 2000 druggists.
May saw broad industrial turmoil from Mississippi to the Virginias. Coal strikes raged in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois, while Great Lakes shore workers staged the largest strike in lake traffic history. New England faced building trades conflicts and New York house smiths pressed the American Bridge company.. 777 new members joined the Order of Railroad Telegraphers in March. Indiana interlocking tower operators and switchmen push for an eight hour day. International Typographical Union totals 47344 with 38226 currently on an eight hour day. The Pennsylvania factory law faces constitutional testing by large factory owners.
A dated advertorial touts an inactive liver as a source of illness and urges a periodic cleanse. It promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable effective and pleasant pills that never gripe. Sold by all druggists.
Persons wishing privileges for the Woodmen picnic day on June 7 may secure them at the secretary’s office 110 Galena St over Otto Wagner’s book bindery. All who have subscribed to ward this picnic may remit at this office and will be receipted for. Louis Bauscher Secretary. New phone 186.
For sale a high grade square piano by Rieck. Includes excellent tone and finish. Suitable for homes or small studios. Inquiries during daytime at the listed contact.
The piece notes various forms of writing and occupational cramps tied to the division of labor. It lists groups from copyists to pianists, violinists, clarinet players, telegraphers, tailors, smiths, and others, detailing how each trade develops its own cramp type and the impact on work and health.
The article traces algebra’s origins to Mohammed of Buziana about 50 A D and notes Moorish spread to Spain. Luca Pacoli’s 1494 treatise is cited as the first European work, while Robert Recorde’s Cambridge 1557 algebra introduced the equals sign. It also warns that chinchillas face extinction due to heavy fur demand in Chile and Bolivia.
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative to cleanse the body. It claims the product cures constipation and indigestion, clears sickness causes, and promotes overall health. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
The piece argues rest is an art learned over years not mere inaction. It distinguishes loafing and sleeping from true rest, urging a change of scene and activity to engage new faculties. It notes that hardworking people rest by playing hard, and burdened individuals seek active but light responsibility free relief, ending with a reminder to be kind to the stomach.
A Kansas City Times snippet shows eight year olds discussing cosmology and immortality. A child guides others on what to do when the world ends, suggesting a tile jump to land safely and endure. The piece captures youthful speculation about life after death and self invented metaphysical rehearsals.
Watch for early signs of indigestion or liver trouble and act quickly with Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to prevent complications. Chronic dyspepsia weakens the system. Syrup Pepsin is claimed to cure quickly and pleas antly. Sold by all druggists at 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs announces a biennial meeting in St Paul from May 30 to June 7. The Chicago Great Western will sell tickets May 28 to June 11 for one fare plus 2.00 dollars with food included and return by June 9, extension privileges allowed. Information via any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.
An advertisement urges carpet cleaning by A. M. Hoover with a phone number 308. It also mentions early cabbage tomato and celery plants for sale at Burchard's garden in West Freeport with a 4-25 deadline.
Tickets available May 28 to 30 at $1 with a $2.00 return limit. Return deadline June 9, extendable to July with deposit of ticket and payment. Indicates charter routes and through lines via Freeport areas.
A compact ledger of dates and figures mentions Jacques de Molay and other Templar leaders buried, Caroline Pole born, Otto Guericke died, Versailles architect Suleau Hardouin Maiisard passed, William Pitt the Elder died, Charles IV abdicated to Napoleon, Spencer Percival assassinated, 1836 Dubuque Herald started, Mme Recamier died, Charles W Fairbanks born, the Merrimac destroyed, Russian railroad completed to Amoor, poet Geo Buchanan Read died, 1886 assassination attempt on William I, various arrests and imperial events through the 19th century.
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