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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
4
The Freeport Journal earns a label from the International Typographical Union recognizing the paper’s use of union labor in its mechanical departments.
The letter accuses Alf Landon of deliberate falsehood in Freeport remarks about thirteen Oregon lawyers. Signers identify nine leading Oregon lawyers including James H. Cartwright as truth-tellers who dispute Landon’s claim that eleven lawyers oppose him and support London.
Colonel Frank O Lowden's remarks at a Freeport banquet emphasized the need for government regulation of large corporate wealth. He cited past addresses on trusts, warned against monopoly through raw material control and competitive crushing, and urged fair treatment under the law for all major corporations.
A historical discussion condemns rebates and conspiracies among rivals as an abuse of the interstate commerce law. It notes the law’s intent to curb such conduct, but criticizes enforcement difficulties and argues that rebates should risk charter forfeiture for serious, unjustifiable violations.
The Sterling Standard notes many in the Thirteenth district who learned facts about Landon reject him after hearing mangled details in speeches and circulars. In contrast, truth about Lowden strengthens his public support.
A compiled list shows residents and visitors in Sterling and nearby towns. Names include W D Mack, Miss Marie Barnist, E M Harnish, Otto Wagner, J B Uttley, Mr and Mrs Fred Propp, Harry Stahl, Mrs Edward Taft, Miss Mary Cleary, Miss Rebecca Vail, Mrs C W Vail, Mr and Mrs Ira Perry, Mrs Frank Winger, Mr and Mrs L W Hawken, Mr and Mrs John Vaupel, D C Stover, Sibyl and Inez Fisher, Mr and Mrs C D Knowlton, O B Bidwell, Miss Lucena Hodges, members traveling to Dixon Polo Chicago and Rockford groups, and others. Several plan visits to Chicago, Warren, Dixon, Polo, Lake Delavan, Globe Park, and an upcoming sermon by Dr. McKay in Bowen Methodist church.
John C. Spare, aged 87, a longtime Galena resident since 1888, died yesterday. The painters and paperhangers held a meeting with several new members admitted. Freeport College of Commerce students Marie Jaeger and Paul E. Wurtzell accepted stenography positions with Walton Nephews and Freeport Gas Machine Company respectively. J. B. Howard Jr. receives notice of appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Springfield convention, a role he previously filled with distinction. King's Daughters Sunday School plans an annual picnic at Settlement Home tomorrow at noon with hayrack ride and Interurban return.
An advertisement from JOSEPH EMMERT touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a quick beauty aid. It claims "some girls are clever" and have become the handsomest in the state without cosmetics, promoting Tea or Fablets at 35 cents each.
Winslow welcomed Stephenson county veterans and visitors for the largest annual reunion yet with a festive parade, band music, and free meals. Lena will host next year after Winslow declined a third year, amid praise for the town’s hospitality and improvements.
La Crosse outlasted Freeport in a 15 innings classic at La Crosse Wisconsin Kenetchy scored on Cahill drive after two out in the 15th to post the win Schnelberg and Flynn pitched with late batters stifled Freeport Green Bay and Wausau games noted as long affairs Freeport had recently played a 15 inning win at Freeport prior to this game and the two teams plan an exhibition today.
More than two hundred guests attended the Epworth league Mystery social at the First Methodist Episcopal church. The event featured unfolding mysteries including the mystery of man and the mystery of menu, a menu of ice cream cones and other delicacies, and a concluding charity offering to cover expenses. The balanced proceeds will fund future socials, with Miss Taylor and Mrs. Lovell providing entertainment. A trolley party followed, as Dr. McKay's Bible Class hosted a lawn party at 30 Harlem Avenue for about 150 members with a large enrollment and a gentlemen’s night reception for the ladies.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Ardria Gertrude Miner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Miner, and Franklin LePelley, to be solemnized in Chicago on Saturday July 7. They will reside at 1940 Deming Place after September 1. The groom, son of Edward LePelley of Freeport, has lived in Chicago for years.
Washington reports a sharp rise in alcohol and tobacco receipts. Beer stamps brought in 54,651,636 dollars for about 64,661,636 barrels produced and sold, while spirits receipts reached 143,389,065 dollars. Total internal revenue from all sources climbed to 249,102,788 dollars, with New York and Indiana among top collections.
Bh Mary Huebner grants license for game 20. The notice cites Wes William F Rockton of Winelow as licensee and Mary Huebner as grantor in a brief archival entry.
Oshkosh wins the last game of the Eau Claire series after a hard hitting contest. Final score shows Oshkosh scoring 7 to Eau Claire 5 with late rallies and pitching contributing to the win.
La Crosse dominating performance secures an 8 to 0 victory over Freeport, moving them toward the top of the state league. Price pitched the first inning for Freeport, yielding two singles and two doubles before Scott finished the game as La Crosse struck early and held the visitors scoreless.
Palmer of the Maroons pitched at Blanchardville against Dodgeville, August 1. He set a personal record with Dodgeville managing only four hits while twenty players were struck out. The Wisconsin game ended 11 to 1 with Palmer delivering a home run.
The Wausau team player Troeh married Whitford at a local church with County Clerk John King offering a mortgage certificate free six in charge to any player making a home run on home grounds. Troeh later thanked the clerk, recalling a letter from a girl in Western town. Troeh, from Watertown, has ten years as a catcher in minor leagues, noted as possibly the fastest behind the plate in Wisconsin. The team plans more batting practice and will repay the clerk by obtaining a license before the next election.
In Cincinnati a bugged mind calculated 11 297 424 possible baseball plays. A Detroit vs. Chicago contest featured a third baseman Harvey fielding a bunt play to complete a double play without turning. Philadelphia lost when Ed Delehanty’s long drive ricocheted off a telephone wire, altering its path in midair.
Dr. George of Milwaukee visits the city advocating the National Horseshoe Advance school. He teaches horse foot anatomy and has spoken with local blacksmiths about the plan. He aims to raise shoeing to a profession and is known for supporting humane horse laws.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Steffen Jr. announce the birth of a baby boy, marking a new addition to the family.
Ek and W present a special display of men’s work shoes in their Whitow show. The event highlights new styles and durable options for hard labor tasks.
A public transportation notice outlines trips between White School House and Oakland Cemetery on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Schedule times and pickups are listed with lines indicating departure from White School House and return from the cemetery. Tickets are sold by Owen T Smith, secretary, at the Freeport Water Company office behind the First National Bank. Bus service will replace autos and street cars may be used with a White School House pickup every half hour on the specified days.
Everett and Williams of Chicago faced eleven charges after a burglary at the Brown building in Rockford. Magistrate Louison set bonds totaling 15 000 dollars, despite defense bid to reduce. Chicago attorney Crowe pressed for dismissal on most counts and urged lower bonds, while State’s Attorney North argued the evidence supported continued detention pending grand jury action.
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