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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
5
Washington May 16 Senator Bailey interrupted a debate on the rate bill to respond to a Chicago paper’s charge that he influenced the president Tillman and Aldrich against the measure. He called the publication a lie and the correspondent a liar, denouncing the source and the author.
Senator Tillman released a statement from former Senator William E. Chandler detailing his role as intermediary between President Roosevelt and Senators Tillman and Bailey over the railroad rate bill. Chandler denies he acted as a loyal envoy and says he will not again serve as missionary for Roosevelt to the Democratic party.
St. Petersburg May 16 Special dispatch notes a broad view that parliament's reply to the throne speech will clash with the crown. Supporters of the government say the document contains several points the emperor cannot concede, signaling an inevitable conflict.
Springfield May 16 special report The Illinois house approved the conference committee report on the Shurtleff primary bill by 77 to 69. A recess was taken until 8 o clock tonight.
Cleveland May 16 Special The Standard Oil company announced an additional advance of half to one cent per gallon in the selling price of high grade gasoline.
Rioting erupted in Coeymans brickyards twelve miles south of Albany as Italians and African Americans clashed over replacing striking Italian workers. One wounded Black man was brought to Albany. militia officers stand ready for orders.
May 16 special report shows that the municipal ownership city ticket was defeated yesterday with a few possible exceptions in complete returns.
The senate committee on inter oceanic canals today voted in favor of constructing a sea level canal citing strategic and trade advantages.
Weather notice from Chicago on May 16 reports showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. The sunrise was at 4 37 a m and sunset at 7 16 p m.
Closing board of trade quotations with July wheat at 8 1/4 to 14 34, July corn 4 74, July oats 3 23 1/2, July pork 31.66, July lard 8.60, July ribs 38.95. Union stock yards cattle 18 000 head, beef values 4.15 to 6.15, cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.80, stockers feeders 2.00 to 5.85, hogs 24 000 head, prices 6.35 to 6.55 for mixed butchers and better, sheep 18 000 head strong to 10 higher 4.25 to 6.00.
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Sheriff McCool investigated a troubling East Freeport residence linked to Charles Stine and a Warren housekeeper. He found three boys living amid debased surroundings as authorities, led by State's Attorney Burrell, push to remove vice and place youths in proper custody.
Charles Sheehan was arrested last evening by Officer Joseph Metzgar after rifling a cash drawer at the Schoetler and Brokhausen store Saturday evening. He got $46, most of which was recovered. He was initially released but later prosecution was decided. The hearing is set for tomorrow at 10 in Magistrate Bentley's court.
George Bowvinski was operating a buzz saw at Arcade Manufacturing this morning when his left thumb and forefinger were severely injured, requiring amputation. Other fingers were crushed or broken.
Henry S. Wyman an Illinois Central engineer of this city filed a bankruptcy petition in federal court via lawyer Arthur F. Miller. Liabilities are listed at 456 dollars and assets at 547 dollars.
A local fraternal group Shrine Meating No 4 plans a stated jupai griginess day event in the evening in May. Attendance and specifics to be announced by organizers.
Freeport Assembly No 1 Amer ican Stars of Equity wrapped a five week member-getting contest with a May 1 finish. Ninety three new members were added during the drive and over 160 since February 1. The assembly now numbers about five hundred and continues accepting applications. Six prizes including gold watches and a Star watch charm will be awarded at the June 5 meeting, with district managers Beidler and Miller presiding.
United Evangelical Campmeeting Association of Oakdale met at Trinity Church to set August 23 to September 2 as the camp meeting period. Officers named include Rev. C. G. Wise as president, Amos Yordy as secretary, S K Yeakel as treasurer. Bishop W F Heil of Highland Park Ills has been engaged to assist, with more helpers to be invited for the Freeport district.
A concert and dance at Germania hall tomorrow to aid destitute San Francisco musicians. Forty piece band performs the concert at 8 30 and a 30 piece orchestra plays the ball at 9 30. Program includes Mareh Starlight Wedding of the Winds Lampe overture Orpheus Offenbach Grand Marche overture and other pieces.
Foresters of Cherry camp No 64 entertained nearly three hundred guests from this city and Rockford at Lexington hall last evening. About fifty Rockford visitors joined in dancing and card games as the local team debuted in new uniforms. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Bender Allen Riley and to R Rueppele Peter Baltzer and J H Snyder. Refreshments were served.
Geo W Tisell begins a cross continental trek from Rockford to Freeport then Savanna Des Moines and major western and northwestern cities on a round trip from New York to British Columbia and back.
Deputy state factory inspector Jacob Swank reports in the city that laws governing child employment are generally observed, indicating adherence to the required age limits.
C F Hildreth transfers lot 7 block 24 Knowlton's second addition to Johan Damnpiann Jot for 425 dollars. The record notes the $425 price and the property location in Knowlton's addition.
It is all right to talk about beauty habits but most women are too busy hustling and have no time to cultivate beauty habits. Therefore they take Hollister's Rocby Mountain Ven Tea or Tablets. Joseph Boamert.
The lender stresses that the best security yields the lowest rates and safe loans beat high but risky ones. Lending focuses on top lands and desirable borrowers to avoid foreclosures from crop failures or downturns. Investors with limited means are urged to consider lower, safer returns with less risk.
Thieves entered the northwest of the city residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Watson last evening, rifling a tin box and stealing $45 in cash while the family were drugged with chloroform. The assault may have involved two men. footprints vanished by rain, and the family narrowly avoided serious harm.
Mrs John Bender will entertain the German club on Friday afternoon and Mrs Lena K Stina will act as hostess to the timegenigat ion on Saturday afternoon.
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