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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1906
Page
1
Washington May 14 Senator Tillman in the senate reiterated a written statement by ex-Senator Chandler detailing talks with President Roosevelt about railroad rate reform. Chandler described a practical agreement with Bailey and Tillman to secure senate support, noting a May 4 shift in the president’s position.
Chandler’s statement recounts a March 31 White House meeting about railroad rate reform. He says the president favored court review with two limits and sought unity among Democrats and trusted Republican allies while denying other senators’ influence.
A record of a visitor's account stating he cites Roosevelt's substance in remarks. The message notes the visit and references the speaker’s interpretation of the former president's statements. The fragmentary text preserves the core claim without quoting exact phrases.
Tillman’s Saturday senate statement dominates official circles as Bailey and Chandler discussed the matter with him. Chandler resists public comment while admitting portions of his written talks with the president are shared. Moody, linked to rate hill talks, was away from the city and unreachable.
Washington May 14 After Tillman read his statement in the senate Saturday the body mostly smiled as Republicans defended the president. Dolliver praised Roosevelt as a supreme leader. Bailey warned of danger in executive interference with Congress while Claypoole and Carter backed the president. Bailey argued Roosevelt delayed trust prosecutions until after his election and softened tariff demands. Carter replied that Roosevelt in a 1901 Minneapolis address clearly stated his anti trust stance and necessary prosecutions.
A house belonging to Marcus A. Woodward in Clifton, Pittsburg County, burned, killing two children, Margaret age 21 months and Marcus age 8 months. The fire occurred May 14 and destroyed the residence.
The funeral drivers strike in New York is declared off after a settlement that grants all demands, including a closed shop agreement. The resolution ends the labor action that had disrupted funeral services.
Victoria's first white woman, Mrs Stephen George Henry, died recently. Born 1816 in Stokesby Yorkshire, she married Swan River pioneer Henty at age 20 and later moved to Tasmania. They sailed to Portland in June 1886 where she was ashore by moonlight, while her son born August 1837 became Victoria's first white male native.
A Georgia man recounts killing seventeen rattlers with one swipe, claiming an accident saved him from killing fifty. He explains a sneaky rival drank his liquor and killed the snakes himself, leaving the man unharmed after the mishap.
Governor Hanly of Indiana urges state supervision and administration reforms to curb spoils systems. He argues elimination of party policy would save public money and support needed institutions. He cites fraud and corruption as results of lax accountability and calls for officers to face strict accountability.
The New York state insurance department released figures on California fire and fire marine losses by New York and foreign insurers reporting. Net losses total 113,441,595 with 18,044,000 from New York state joints, 44,827,499 from other states joints, and 49,670,006 from foreign insurers and US branches. Directors or stockholders are expected to make good any capital impairment.
Willie Hoppe won first prize in the professional billiards tournament going through four games undefeated. George Sutton the Canadian champion took second. Slosson Cure and Schaefer tied for third, each with one win and three losses, sharing third and fourth money.
Cleveland May 14 reports that the final issues in the recent Great Lakes strike have been settled at a conference with President Keefe and labor and dock owner representatives. Articles of agreement fix wages at nine dollars and restore a ten hour workday.
William Selle aged 50 shot and killed his wife aged 30 in their Milwaukee home. After a failed attempt to shoot his daughter, he killed himself. He gained entry through a window as the couple’s estrangement and divorce suit are noted in the report.
Washington May 14 Senator Heyburn of Idaho now shows improvement after a recurrence of catarrhal appendicitis keeps him ill in the capital hospital. The senator’s condition has improved enough to warrant cautious optimism from physicians and family.
Lafayette Indiana May 14 The University of Illinois defeated Purdue in the dual track and field meet on Stuart Field by a score of 55 to 29.
Across the continent strikes and labor actions disrupt various sectors. Vienna sees a 50 000 man lockout as wage demands flare. Washington braces as Senator Fairbanks delays leaving posturing over the railroad mute bill. Turkey and Tabah dispute shift tone as diplomacy tests resolve.
Ex excursion rate offered on convenient dates with favorable return limits for the National Council Knights of Columbus annual convention to be held June 8 to 9 in New Haven. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Bargains in all household articles at lowest prices for quality goods in the city. Riley and Wheat advertise a wide assortment at unusually low rates, urging customers to visit the store for value and selection.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs with 700,000 homemakers plans to back unions for women workers at its biennial in St. Paul May 30. The program includes labor leaders, speakers on crafts, consumer advocacy, and education. Illinois delegates will base in the old state capitol and Ryan hotel.
Tickets to Boston via the North Western Line offered at a very low rate for June 2, 8 and 4 with favorable return limits on account of the American Medical Association meeting. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry., Edword.
Chronology lists Dante’s Florence and Copernicus deaths, Vespucci voyage, Henry IV assassination, Louis XIII and other European royals, Jenner’s smallpox vaccine, Sing Sing opening, Samarcand Russian occupation, Washburn death, and Brazil-Portugal diplomatic break. Includes dates and notable births.
Meat to Bear Union Label in Buffalo as delegates from Omaha Kansas City Chicago New York St. Joseph Cincinnati and other cities gather for the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen bicentennial convention. The meeting aims to revise the constitution to reflect rapid growth and to consider adopting a slaughterhouse label on products from all union packing houses.
The Trade Union Bank of Chicago, described as the first of its kind in the nation, will open its doors tomorrow. It aims to serve 671 labor unions and their members with savings, checking, and loan services, capitalized at $50,000 and chartered under Arizona law.
An old style medicinal advertisement urges health by using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to cure stomach and liver pains. It touts happiness and contentment, claims the product can restore health, and notes price 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
Excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis on the North Western line will be sold May 28 to 81 inclusive with return allowed until June 9 inclusive. This sale is for the General Federation of Women's clubs. Apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
Early cabbage tomato and celery plants bloom in Burchard's garden at West Freeport as spring work progresses.
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