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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
6
Civic League deconstructs post saloon revenue forecast and outlines potential savings to cover a $22,500 shortfall. Proposes bond flexibility, tax shifts from annexed suburbs, and trimming nonessential services while highlighting ongoing street and sewer work and the need to vote Republican ticket.
Notice to citizens of Freeport Township Stephenson Illinois for the annual town meeting and election on the first Tuesday in April. Elections at seven precincts with locations listed. Officers to be elected include supervisor assistants clerk assessor collector justice of the peace constable. Town meeting to review reports and set expenses. Question: Shall the town become Anti Saloon territory. Town Clerk Michael Sterefen.
The Freeport Taxpayers and Citizens League led by William H. Wagner issues a platform arguing against closing Freeport saloons. It cites losses from a German insurer, Robinson Manufacturing, and fire department needs, warning of $22 500 in annual city revenue at risk and potential unemployment. The document lists officers and 2100 signatures supporting its principles and opposes prohibition as impracticable and harmful.
Freeport city rules prohibit bonfires and the burning of fires for celebrations. Violators faced arrests and fines as of Tuesday April 7 under the revised ordinances, with risks including damage to streets plate glass and property. Police Chief J Heath announced strict enforcement.
Edward Bushelowner, president of the Freeport Liquor Dealers Association, asks voters to consider confiscating no one's property without compensation if saloon bans pass. He argues liquor businesses are lawful and warns of overreach by reformers, urging a fair vote and restraint from sensational appeals.
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