North Defends Census Figures in Paper Prices Probe
Director of the Census North testified before the House committee investigating newsprint costs denying official figures and favoring data from private sources. He said his numbers came from the Paper Trade Journal and that open market prices better reflect fluctuations than private contracts. The hearing also covered timber supplies and union views on duties, with officials denying any press trust links.
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Washington
North
House Committee
Herman Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Roosevelt
Censis
Nori
Patzell
Dalzell
Kim
Congressional Distret
Census Bureau
Te Wold
Tie
Ridder
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Service
Newampshire
Vermont
New York
Minnesota
Maine
Sherman
Norris
Fitzgerald
George C. Sherman
St. Regis
Manila
Piber
Republican caucus to decide anti injunction bill stance
Washington May 20 A Republican house caucus tonight will determine the majority position on anti injunction legislation at this session of Congress. Members from both parties have received letters and telegraphs pro and con the measure. A decision may hinge on the Payne bill as pushed by business interests and the National Association of Manufacturers.
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Washington
House
Congress
Wells Republican
Payne Bil
National Association of Manufacturers
New York
Cudling
Cannon
Uytey
Woodmen Report Details Big Rise in Applications
The Modern Woodmen medical directors report a three year average of 137 078 applications, up from 29 364 in 1904 1905, a yearly increase of 107 714. Total 411 235 applications and $558 121 500 in insured amounts. The triennial report cites reduced short term deaths and credits medical directorships created at the Indianapolis head camp to that decline while business volume grew.
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Woodmen
Peoria
Indianapolis
Montelius Visits Freeport Amid Funeral Ties
Howard Montelius of New York City, auditor for Macey & Co., stayed in Freeport from Monday evening to this morning with Mr. and Mrs. B W Wise and relatives. He came to attend the funeral of his brother in law W B Donathan in Peoria. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Montelius, are buried in Freeport.
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Howard Montelius
Freeport
B. W. Wise
Montelius
New York City
Macey & Co
Peoria
W. B. Donathan
John Montelius
Reverend Gardner Thrall Named to Nominations Committee
Reverend W. Gardner Thrall of Freeport, attending the state Sunday school convention in Dixon, was appointed a member of the committee on nominations.
Card of Thanks for kindness after bereavement
We thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement. W. H. Snooks and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Galloway express appreciation for the support shown.
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W. H. Snooks
J. N. Galloway
Licensed to Wed Christoph Benning Rock Run 73
Elizabeth Heitkam of Gratiot listed as bride in marriage notice tests. The brief item notes a license issued for wedlock between Christoph Benning and Elizabeth Heitkam in a local register.
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Christoph Benning
Rock Run
Elizabeth Heitkam
Gratiot
Local residents visit Freeport and area towns
J Kr Johnson of Rockford spent the day in Freeport. M J Jordan of Princeton spent the day in Freeport. J V Smith of Rockford called on friends here today. William Hutton of Milwaukee was a business caller here today. W F Norton of Rockford was a business caller in this city today. W C Ornstein of Green Bay was a Freeport caller during the day.
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J. KR. Johnson
Rockford
Freeport
M. J. Jordan
Princeton
J. V. Smith
William Hutton
Milwaukee
W. F. Norton
W.C. Ornstein
Green Bay
May corn soars to 70 cents as bulls drive price
Chicago May 20 corn jumped 3 cents to 70 cents amid a bull move led by James A. Fatten, routing shorts. The rise marks one of the highest levels in grain trading history, underscoring heavy cash grain on delivery and strong market pressure.
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Chicasgo
James A. Fatten
No Injunction in This Case
Chicago May 20 Judge Walker refused the union’s request to restrain Hovunion employees of the street railway company from interference with their right to earn a living. He held the move would effectively force a strike and compel workers to stay on the job when they wished to quit.
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Chicago
Hovunion
Dnterferine
Jidse Walker
Methodist Protests and Union Debates at Conference
In session here the Methodist Protestants debate overtures and resolutions toward union with other denominations. The committee considers proposals as the conference approaches adjournment.
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Aoapeebih
Editor rejects blank verse poem in London Opinion
The editor dismisses a poet's manuscript as blank verse while the poet insists it lacks rhyme. The editor defends the term blank versy to spare the poet's feelings, noting the work was stronger than the label implies.
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Lere Rlyie
London
Fifteen Cent Opera in Dresden Welcomes All
Opera and concerts in Dresden are within reach of all. Seats around 15 cents, popular gallery views, and perfect acoustics noted by Travel Magazine. Season starts Sept 10 and runs year with a six week summer break. Winter features two series of symphony concerts. public rehearsals and low seat prices attract many.
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Dresden
Whiell
Troevel Magazine
Germany
Young Starvard Graduate Begins Toledo Railroad Job
Charles Tr. Davos, twenty two, graduate of Starvard and son of a Pall River mill owner, starts as night Messenger at Rock Island depot in Toledo, Ohio, earning fifteen dollars a month. He travels from Chicago with an expensive saddle horse, which he rides each evening before work, and lodges at Topek a's best hotel.
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Charles Tr. Davos
Starvard
Pall River
Mass
Toledo
Rock Island
Chicago
Topeka
Coming Events Coordinated German Socials and Talks
The Freeport visit by former Governor Richard Yates is slated for May 2. May 22 features a Germania society dance and card event, while Prof. Dawson hosts a social dance at Lexington hall and a W. G. O. F. card party at St. Mary's hall on May 28.
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Germania Society
Richard Yates
Freeport
Prof. Dawson
Lexington Hall
St. Mary's Hall
Today's Market Report from Chicago Board of Trade
Closing quotations for July wheat corn oats and meats with figures for pork lard ribs beef cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle and hogs show gains or steady levels with range prices across classes and bulk sales listed. Quotations provided by F J Miner Co and Rice Building officials.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Chicago Board of Trade
F.j.miner & Co
Rice Building
D. Anderson
Majestic Shows Laughable Pictures With Baby Contest
At the Majestic today and tomorrow audiences see The Ingenious Suburbanite and The Juggler Juggled in a comedy program. Votes on the babies are being tallied daily and posted, with one baby receiving 54 votes in yesterday’s counting, signaling an intriguing contest.
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Majestic
What Shall We Have for Dessert JELL O Delight
An advertisement promotes JELL O as a quick dainty economical dessert. It highlights instant preparation by adding boiling water and serving when flavored just right. Local packaging yields enough dessert for a large family and Grocers stock JELL O in seven flavors including lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry peach.
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AL Grocers
Date in History Painter Born and Key Revolutions
A painter born on this date is noted, with death listed as April 6, 1528 and 1774. The Charter of Massachusetts was annulled and the people declared rebels by Parliament in 1775. The Declaration of Independence was adopted at Mecklenburg North Carolina.
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Painter
Massachusetts
Mecklenburg
N. C
Notable births and events from 1781 to 1879
Born dates for Rev. David Dudley Field and Rev. Antoinette Brown Blackwell noted. Includes Capture of the Petho forts and the Montebello victory by French and Sardinians. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City dedicated in 1879.
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David Dudley Field
Antoinette Brown Blackwell
Rochester
N. Y
Petho
Montebello
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York City
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America
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