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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1906

Page

7

Inspection of Packers Hearing Sought by Both Sides

Washington May 80 The agricultural appropriation bill includes an amendment on meat inspection pending before the House Agriculture Committee. If the Packers are heard, the committee would also hear the other side and possibly disclose the president’s sanitary reports. Neill and Reynolds report will summarize their direct observations, not affidavits. The investigation, amid charges, continues with a claim that eight hours constitutes a workday for government contracts. hearings ended with favorable committee action and no opposing votes.

Washington Senate House Committee On Agriculture Williams Mississippi Neill Reynolds Zim Egay Or Ars. Bloor Wny Maade

Progress on the rate bill at conference vetoes

Washington May 30 at a two hour session of the conferees on the railroad rate bill a number of undiscussed amendments were tentatively agreed to with no conclusions on the disputed issues. The Jim Crow car provision and other amendments remain unsettled as the groups argued over five day notice before injunctions. Twenty two of fifty three amendments have been disposed of with most accepted.

Washington Tillman Senate Express Company Commons

Eight Hour Bill Reported By House Labor Panel

Democrats win House labor committee majority and a quorum, swiftly agreeing to report an eight hour bill. Washington dispatch notes party opportunity and rapid action on labor reform.

Senator Burton Refuses Senate Jail Action Post Supreme Court Ruling

Washington reports Senator Burton insists he will not let the Senate hold a member in jail after the supreme court affirmed his conviction. He offers to resign if the court below enforces the judgment. Committee members and many senators press for immediate action before the current session ends.

Washington Burton Committee On Privileges and Elections Supreme Court Senate

Senate and House in Brief after Memorial Day

The Senate passed the appropriation bill totaling 192 485 000 dollars and adjourned for Memorial Day after a day focused on bill consideration. The House spent most of its session hearing excuses from members arrested on call of the house, many Democrats protesting discrimination and one challenging the speaker’s arrest orders. The diplomatic and consular bill was nearly finished as adjournment loomed to tomorrow.

Senate House Washington

Railroad Labor Hours Bill Debated in Senate Committee

Washington May 30 The senate committee on education and labor reviewed Lalkouette’s bill to limit railroad workers hours. A substitute by TH. mR. Wallen will be amended and reported by Dolliver. It allows sixteen hours of continuous service except when circumstances require longer duty.

Washington Senate Committee On Education and Labor Lalkouette Wallen Dolliver

Women and Children Inquisition report bill in Senate

Washington May 30 Dolliver of the senate committee on education and labor will report favorably a bill authorizing the secretary of commerce and labor to study the industrial social moral educational and physical emancipation of women and child workers.

Washington Dolliver Senate Committee On Education and Labor Secretary of Commerce and Labor

Senate OKs patron supplied mailboxes on free routes

At Latimer’s fe et and the senate amended the postal appropriation bill. Patrons on free delivery routes may supply their own mailboxes for mail receptacles. The change aims to ease convenience for residents who wish to use personal boxes.

Washington Latimer Senate Post Ofice

Another Insurance Man Convicted in Minneapolis

Dr Z Ty Moree former president of Northwestern National Life Insurance found guilty of embezzling 135 shares of Metropolitan Bank stock from the Northwestern National Life Insurance company. Sentence delayed pending motion for new trial.

Minneapolis Z. Ty Moree Northwestern National Life Insurance Company Yoree Metropolitan Bank

Baseball Scores From Various Leagues

Baseball scores from leagues in multiple cities include Pittsburgh 8, Brooklyn 7. Boston 43, Philadelphia 2. New York 4, Washington 2. Cleveland 3, St Louis 0. St Paul 2, Minneapolis 10 innings. Columbus 1, Indianapolis 0. Kansas City 9, Milwaukee 3. Louisville 3, Toledo 8. Denver 8, Pueblo 0. Des Moines and Sioux City weather noted with no result.

Chicago Pmttsburg Brooklyn Pittsburg American Boston Philadelphia New York Washington Cleveland St. Louis Association St. Paul Minneapolis Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Western Denver Pueblo Des Moines Sioux City

A DIMPLE MAKER Scott's Emulsion Ad

A vintage advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion nourishes starving children by adding fat and quickly digested nourishment. It encourages parents to seek medical advice when a child appears thin and pale, claiming the product brings dimples and rounded limbs.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Danny Jovenal Delivery Service Expands Citywide

The Danny Jovenal service now delivers to every city district. Residents can request home or business drop offs with extended hours and faster routing options.

Deadlock over appeals blocks Idaho court trial

In Caldwell Idaho the Moyer Haywood and Pettibone case linked to ex Governor Stetmenberg murder faces delay as defense seeks disqualification and change of venue. Prosecution notes habeas corpus appeal in federal court blocks trial until Supreme Court acts. citing 10 U.S.C. statute and Crumor v United States.

Frank R. Gooding James T. Hawley Atlica Wits Federal Supreme Court Federal Court For District of Idaho Ie Supreme Court United States Uniited States Supreme Court Crmnor United States Circuit Court For Idaho Habeas Corbus Supreme Court

Defense Pushes Immediate Trial Amid Idaho Court Fight

Attorney Hawley urged Judge Smith to allow a trial now and for the defense to use a writ of error from the state supreme court. Clarence Darrow and W E Borah sparred over procedure as the judge warned the matter must be properly brought and would be ruled on Thursday at 10. The defense sought an immediate trial while the state pressed for respect to the appellate path. The court adjourned with trial status uncertain.

Hawley Smith Circuit Court State Supreme Court Clarence Darrow W. EE. Borah Circuit Court of Idaho Supreme Court of the United States State of Idaho

Postmaster Robbed in River ton Iowa Letter Confirms

Postmaster G W Fouts of River ton Iowa recounts a near death during a robbery and loss of comfort. He credits Electric Bitters with curing a chronic liver complaint and jaundice that turned his nails yellow. The tonic is sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 60 cents.

G. W. Fouts Riverton Jos. Emmert

Revolution Rumors Fly As Guatemalan Coup Hits Frontline

Reports from May 29 describe Estrada Cabrera facing revolt with Castello and Barillas advancing toward Quetzaltenango. Rebels disrupt lines, cut telegraph wires, and push toward major cities as foreign interests and locals rally to oppose Cabrera amid heavy rains hindering travel.

Memorial Day Observances Across Chicago and Nation

Memorial Day ceremonies mark the day with flowers on graves. About 250 public schools joined the observances as veterans paraded. President Roosevelt and family headed to Portsmouth, Virginia for the Memorial Day address. The Woman's Relief Corps conducted ceremonies at the Lincoln statue near the Capitol.

Chicago Roosevelt Portsmouth Womun Washington Lincoln Capitol

Fraudulent withdrawals from Mutual Life claim years of losses

Special grand jury in New York investigates Mutual Life Insurance Company affairs and uncovers evidence showing thousands of dollars siphoned annually for twenty years through fake bills used for printing and supplies supplied via George McKiblin & Son bookbinders at 85 Park Street.

York the Tribune Sake Erand George MckKiblin

Vesuvius Crater Collapse Sparks Smoke and Ash Clouds

A fresh collapse of Mount Vesuvius main crater in Naples on May 50 sent a thick plume of black smoke several hundred feet high and spread ashes over nearby villages including Lorre Annuiziata, causing alarm among residents.

Vesuvius Naples Mount Vesuvius Lorre Annuiziata

Extension Work Seeks More Help for Presbytery Mission

Richmond Ind May 30 The committee on extensions report to the United Presbyterian general assembly showing rising demand for aid and an open door for expanded work. Washington May 30 The Naval Bill appropriation total is up by 2 461 087 to 103 070 670 in the Senate with Hale as chairman.

Richmond Ind Non Shures Extension United Presbyterian General Assembly Washington Senate Hale Maeking

Hol lister Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted as Preventative

An advertisement touts Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest preventative for all diseases. It claims benefits for vitality and life, selling tea or tablets at 385 cents, under Joseph Emmert.

Hollister Joseph Emmert

Novelty Sale Offers 26 Percent Discount On Footwear

Local promotion announces a Tuesday May 29 sale with a 26 percent discount on footwear. Scumier WacHLIN and Pfeiffer of STG endorse the event.

Scumier, Wachlin & Pfeiffer STG

Umbrellas Repaired and Recovered

Umbrellas repaired and recovered for T. B. Ryan of 87 Galena Street. 4-Odtt.

T. B. Ryan Galena Street

Judge resigns over Carnegie funding at college

Judge Owen Tr Thompson resigns from the Woman's College board citing loss of independence due to accepting funds from Andrew Carnegie. He notes similar resignations at Titnais College and condemns capitalists influence. accuses Rockefeller Carnegie of law defying acts and warns of dangerous entanglements in education.

Jacksonville Owen Tr.Thompson Joseph Tt. Harker Woman's College Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Thompson Titnais College William 4. Bryan Schol Sinois College Rockefeller United States Standard of Company Steel Trust

Quo warranto filed over school director vote dispute

Grant Sisson sues Joseph Perisho in Edgysr county to challenge Perisho's claim to the district No 107 school director post near Coulogne. Sisson alleges Perisho’s niece, under 21, voted. her father now says she was not of age at voting time. Treasury notes taxed, AG rules.

Paris Grant Sisson Joseph Perisho Edgsyr Elreult Coulogne Sisson Perisho

Death linked to gambling den fall in Waukegan

In Waukegan May 30 John Murda died after a fall from a rear porch of Fred Welch's gambling house. Police acknowledge gambling persists though they deny knowledge. While authorities call the death accidental a local jury reportedly found the same, rumors persist that Murda was pushed or thrown.

Waukegan John Murda Fred Welch Murdo

Mine Scale Still in Dispute Report Expected

Springfield Illinois May 30 The sub scale committee of miners and operators was in session until 11 80 p m Adjoining members declined to state progress toward a settlement but said a report will be made to the joint scale committee today.

Springfield

Southern Transit Company Granted Charter In Illinois

License to incorporate issued to Southern Transit Company based in Murphysboro. Authorized to contract a railroad from Murphysboro through Carbondge and Varterville to Flerrin, formal approval noted in May.

Springfell Southern Transit Company Murphysboro, TH Murphysboro Carbondge Varterville Flerrin

No Trace of a Missing Man Near Waukegan Harbor

Fishermen and police searched the Waukegan harbor for Peter Venter a fisherman who may have drowned while intoxicated. His coat and hat were found in his shanty but no body was located despite a day of drag-line searches.

Waukegan Peter Venter

Dr King’s New Discovery praised by Missouri user

Fortunate Missourians quotes T Dwire of Graysville about three cured consumers in Livonia and a man who avoided moving to Arizona after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine is billed as a sure cough cold throat and lung healer with guaranteed trial bottles offered by Jos Emmert, druggist.

Livonia T. Dwire Graysville Dr. King Arizona Jos. Emmert

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