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Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1906

Page

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Packer Policy Split Over Meat Inspection Bill

Washington May 20 A White House conference on Senator Beveridge's meat inspection amendment discusses who will pay for the program and the president's stance. Beveridge and supporters argue for a law backed inspection while opponents seek public reports withheld to protect stock raisers. Beveridge favors packers paying the costs, about 4 cents per carcass for beef and 2 cents for hogs, with total annual expense around 1.5 million dollars shared across industry.

Washington White House Beveridge Indiana Carter Alontana Charles T. Neill Labor Neill James KB. Reynolds New York Roosevelt Congress Tle Uncle Sam

Senate conferrees meet as rate bill talks begin

Washington May 29 Ten minutes after appointing senate conferrees on the rate bill chairman Elkins called a preliminary joint meeting. Discussion touched on objections to the Senate amendments and a cautioned note about the anti pass amendment. Reports from the Interstate Commerce Commission on coal and oil hearings in Philadelphia, Washington and Cleveland will not be ready for some time with further hearings likely before the commission can report to congress. Times and places of hearings to be announced.

Washington Senate Elkins Interstate Commerce Commission Philadelphia Cleveland Congress Commission

Sheriff Somewhat Defiant Over Chattanooga Lynching Case

Washington May 29 The government moves against twenty seven individuals named for contempt of court in the aftermath of the Chattanooga lynching of a Black man accused of assaulting a white woman. Attorney General Moody seeks show cause rulings against each, including the county sheriff, who is cited as among those cited.

Washington Chattanooga Tenn United Sten “Aupreme Court Supreme Co Moody A.formation Caure Hag Pear

Tennessee sheriff discusses Washington lynching action

Sheriff of Hamilton County Tennessee toured Birmingham rejecting alarm over federal steps in the March lynching. He blamed the U.S. Supreme Court for halting local prosecution and said the court’s delay could last four to five years, prompting local insistence to let law run its course.

Senate and House in Brief Washington May 29

The senate sent the railroad rate bill to conference and heard a sea level canal defense by Senator Kittredge along with three Democratic speeches on canal supply purchases abroad. Conference members are Elkins Cullom and Tilman. The House approved fortification of sweet wines, a district compulsory education bill, and other minor items after a quorum was achieved as Williams of Mississippi resisted. Stanley of Kentucky attacked the tobacco trust.

Senate House Washington Kittredge Elkins Cullom Tilman Willams Mississippi Stanley Kentucky Tobacco Trust

Protests Flood Senate Over Reed Smoot Retention

Washington May 29 Protests against Reed Smoot retention flood the senate. Petitions come from various states. They are prepared in neat form in leather bound files trimmed with brass fastenings and signed by women in every case.

Washington Reed Smoot United States Senate

Illinois Wins Order to Compel Missouri to Pay Costs

The Supreme Court granted Illinois motion for an order requiring Missouri to pay costs in the Illinois versus Missouri case over the Chicago sanitation canal discharging waters into the Mississippi River. The decision, issued in Washington on May 29, involves interstate water rights and the cleanup dispute.

Missouri Washington Supreme Court State of Ilinois

Senator Heyburn Improves After Five Weeks Ill

Washington May 29 Senator Heyburn has been seriously ill for five weeks but has shown notable improvement in recent days. His physicians express strong encouragement that he will continue to improve and fully recover his health.

Senator Heyburn Washington

Nine Killed in Train Derailment near Louisville

Nine people died and twenty one injured when two coaches derailed after a wheel flange broke on a Louisville and Nashville passenger train near Union Station in Louisville. Victims include Howard B. Coleman and several Broadhead and Louisville residents. the worst injuries include Josie Spiess and Murray Sammels with crushed and broken legs and internal injuries.

Louisville Louisville and Nashville Union Station Louusville Howard B. Coleman Stanford TW. Thorpe

He Got About His Due. Wallick Shooting in Watonga

In Watonga Oklahoma Territory on May 29 Lewis Wallick was shot and killed by his ex wife Indiana Wallick. He tried to push into her home when she fired through the door panel with a shotgun.

Watonga O. T Lewis Wallick Indiana Wallick Wallick

Baseball Scores From May 29 Across Leagues

Chicago May 29 Following are the baseball scores League At Cincinnati Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 5 at St Louis New York 4 St Louis 5 at Chicago Boston 2 Chicago 4 American Train stopped all scheduled games Association At Minneapolis Kansas City fi Minneapolis 1 at St Paul Milwaukee 4 St Paul 2 at Columbus Indianapolis 5 Columbus 43 at Louisville Toledo 9 Louisville 7 Western At Sioux City Lincoln 6 Sioux City 4 at Des Moines Omaha 0 Des Moines 2

Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis New York Boston Minneapolis Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Sioux City Lincolin Des Moines Oniaba

Kodol for Dyspepsia Relief Promises Digestive Help

An advertisement claims Kodol for Dyspepsia relieves chronic indigestion by digesting food and restoring digestion. It asserts the stomach acts as a boiler powering vitality and states the product sweetens the stomach, aids natural work, and improves well being, sold by all druggists.

Interstate union ends in Illinois amid wage talks

Illinois based Dinots owners announce end of interstate alliance with Ohio Indiana after a bitter meeting at Auditorium Annex. Officials prepare for Springfield talks on a new wage agreement while miners meet delegates. End of strike seems likely as fund disbursements disappoint workers who expected larger shares from a $1,000,000 strike fund.

Chicago Dinots Ohio Indiana Auditorium Annex John H. Winder Atric Llinos Hoe Tllinois Peace Party Winois Operators Springfield Winds Ceal Operators’ Association

Two Dead Over a Girl in Missouri Jealousy Tragedy

Nashville Tennessee May 29 Robert Mitchell of this city is dead and Tid ward Timke of Mint River Missouri is dying from a jealous killing at Elvins Missouri Both youths had been attentive to Miss Misse Wilkins a cler k in a general merchandise store In front of Smiths hotel Mitchell shot Timke three times then killed himself with two shots to his temple Both were sons of prominent local families and had been friends until the quarrel over the woman led to tragedy

Nashville Robert Mitchell Tidward Timke Mlnt River Mitchell Elvins Misse Wilkins Smith’s Hotel

Miners Accept Wage Scale. Illinois Strike Ends

Coal operators in Illinois yield to the 1008 wage scale after sixty days and 15,000 miners walkout. Union agrees to pay shot-fliers wages, urge repeal of the law, indemnify operators for losses from unauthorized strikes, and guarantee no future strikes under the new agreement.

Chicago Minois Uinois

Many Cleveland Saloons Close Under New Tax Law

Cleveland officials report about 20 percent of city saloons have shut down after the new Atken law imposed a $1,000 tax. Brewers agents say many operators cannot meet the levy, leading to closures across Cleveland.

Cleveland

Presbyterian Church to Raise Two Million Fund

Richmond Ind May 2 At the general assembly session of the United Presbyterian church it was decided to observe the semicentennial two years hence by raising a fund of 2 000 000 for church purposes More Pensions for Indian Fighters Washington May 29 Senator Gearin reported favorably from the pensions committee a bill increasing to 10 a month the pensions of soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Indian wars now on the rolls

Richmond Ind General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church Witch Washington Gearin Committee On Pensions

Michael Davitt Nearer Death as Condition Grows Critical

Dublin May 29 The physicians tending Michael Davitt issued a bulletin reporting the patient has lost ground and his condition is extremely critical as his health remains precarious.

Michael Davitt Dublin

Chicago Markets Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotations

Chicago and East Buffalo markets report mixed grain quotes for wheat corn oats and by sample prices. Live stock futures show cattle hogs and sheep ranges with steady or stronger tone and notable receipts from Buffalo and Chicago trading houses.

Chicago Grain Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Tlard WIT Matiz Cittle FE Homo Choice Prairie East Buffalo Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Hust Buffalo N. Y

Woolner declares innocence in People’s Savings case

Los Angeles dispatch reports Jacob Woolner maintains innocence in the People’s Savings bank matter and plans to return to face charges when able to travel. He says he sold his interest nearly 11 years ago to Rev. George Simmons and claims the bank was solvent at that time.

Peoria Los Angeles Cal Jacob Woolner People's Savings Bank People’s Savings Bank George Simmons Woolner

Murder at an Ice Cream Supper In Vienna

In West Vienna a free for all at an ice cream supper ended when 17 year old John Gore fatally shot 22 year old Oscar Gurley. The ball struck Gurley in the left eye and passed through the brain, killing him instantly. Gore surrendered and is jailed awaiting coroner’s inquest.

Vienna West Vienna John Gore Oscar Gurley Gurley Core

Ruling on the Primary Law Declares Non Retroactive

Springfield reports Attorney General Stead has issued an opinion that the new primary law is not retroactive, requiring the secretary of state and county clerks to certify nominations made before July 1 1906 if they conform to the Australian ballot law.

Springfield Stead

Fire Marshal Campion Fired in Chicago Shake-Up

Fire Marshal John Campion was removed from office by Mayor Dunne. Captain John McDonough of engine company No 1 was named acting chief. The move drew protests from insurance and mercantile interests.

Campion Chicago John Campion Dunne John McDonough Engine Company No. 1

Body of Harvey Petty Found Dead Near Allen Town

Bloomington May 29. The body of Harvey Petty aged 45 of Allen town was found hanging to a tree ten days after his disappearance. No reason for self-destruction is known.

Bloomington Harvey Petty Allentown

Lightning Hits an Elevator at Natrona

Havana Indiana May 29 lightning destroyed the farmers elevator at Natrona recently erected at a cost of 10000 dollars.

Havana Natrona

Sidewalk Bids for Center Street School

Sealed bids in School District No 145 will be received by the Committee on Buildings and Grounds until 7 p.m. Wednesday May 30 1906 for cement walks around the Center street school lot and access to the building. Specifications for cement type grade of cement and gravel and thickness of walks must accompany bids. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. B B P AIL brgediw Chairman Communities

Eulleings Center Street B. P AIL Brgediw Communlites

Low rates to Twin Cities through Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul

The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway offers one fare plus $2.00 for a round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis. Tickets on sale May 28, 20, 80 and 81 with final return limit June 9. Extension to July 15 available for a $9.00 fee. Inquiries to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.

Chicago, Milwaukee

Revolt in Guatemala as Barillas and Castile Lead Invasion

Advices from Tapachula and Tonala report a revolution against Estrada Cabrera's government in Guatemala broke out Sunday. General Manuel Barillas crossed the Mexican border with 200 cavalry and 700 rifles toward Quetzaltenango, aiming to rally loyal supporters. General Castillio seized Ocos with 500 men amid popular enthusiasm, while the Empire State carried 200 fighters and 3,000 rifles to aid the insurgents along the coast at Ocos.

City Mexico Tapachula Tonala Chiapas Estrada Cabeira Guatemala Manuel Leandro Barillas Motozintla Quetzatlango Sarillas Caheira Quetzatlange Barillas Jose Leon Castillo Ocos Empire State San Francisco General Castile Aginst Caheira Ovos

Neutrality laws no good in Guatemalan upheaval

General Pineda led a force from British Honduras into Guatemala’s Velen province Sunday and joined with 2000 troops under ex minister Monducono Toledo including Salvadorean regulars and Guatemalan refugees. Nicaragua sends a warship from New Orleans toward Puerto Barrios as Barillas seeks to avoid bloodshed and rally support amid widespread seditious mood against Cabesira.

Pineda Guatemala British Honduras Velen Pelen Monducono Toledo Cabeira Salvador Nicaragua New Orleans Puerto Barrios Cabelra Cabetsi United States Cruntemala Chiapas Tarrillas Tona San Francisco Guatemala City Qcos Barillas Cinatemala

Proposals for County Coal for Court House and Jail

Sealed proposals for devatching coal for court house and county jail will be received up to noon May 31, 1906. Coal to be egg size well screened and of good quality and placed in basement of court house and jail as directed. Right to reject all bids reserved by John H. Bamberger purchasing agent Steph. Co. B-24dtad.

Court House Ag’t Steph. Co

Umbrellas Repaired and Recovered at Galena Street

Umbrellas repaired and recovered reported at 8&7 Galena Street by 7. and Ryan with details logged as 4-9dtt.

Ryan Galena Street

Snow Storm Rages in California Hills

Reports from Oroville California on May 20 describe one of the worst snow storms in years. Snow depths reach about fifteen feet in some places. Streams are frozen preventing miners from obtaining running water for operations.

California Oroville Cal

Low Summer Tourist Rates for CGW Rail Tickets

The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets go on sale June 1 to September 30 with final return by October 31. Inquiries to any CGW agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn.

Chicago Great Western Railway Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Wyoming Lower Michigan J. P. Elmer St. Paul Minn

Carpet Cleaning Offer From A M Hoover

An advertisement invites readers to have carpets cleaned by A M Hoover with contact phones 808 and 4614tf for service.

A. M. Hoover

Piano Purchase Warning and Price Comparison

A shopper recounts paying $75 more for a piano elsewhere before buying at our store. We urge customers to shop around, compare prices, and inspect our Kimball pianos. All pianos are guaranteed, with exchange privileges within two years if not Kimball. We aim for customer satisfaction and the lowest possible price, inviting all to visit and examine our inventory.

New York

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