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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
2
Local notice announces subscription matter in Freeport dated August 10, 1907. Details readable indicate adjustments to current terms and possible billing implications for residents and subscribers.
Short notice recognizes NG WIRCas for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, highlighting the International Typographical Union recognition and Freeport Journal contribution.
The Haywood jury refused to convict on the conspiracy charge and disposed of the case against the accused. It did not endorse the Western Federation of Miners nor its lawyers or leaders anarchistic principles.
The piece asserts that in April Illinois voters choose the U S Senator and all candidates should commit beforehand to be governed by the primary result. It recalls that in the previous senatorial primary Senator Cullom and Richard Yates promised to be bound by the outcome and urges all candidates to make similar pledges before the next primary.
Judge Landis imposes a record 29,240,000 dollar penalty in Chicago Federal Court for rebating. The amount awaits Supreme Court confirmation and could halt corporate rebates nationwide, challenging trust support claims about the Republicans.
A Southern railway charter revocation in Alabama is denounced as null and void. The company argues it acted legally by transferring a state suit to the United States Court, urging an end to punitive, anti railway laws.
The Mississippi primary defeats Governor Var deman, electing John Sharp Williams, Democratic U S Congressman, as the party's Senate choice. His move to the Senate likely pushes Champ Clark of Missouri as Democratic House leader, a measured old fashioned Democrat who spoke on tariffs to Freeport High School students last winter.
The Haswood trial reasserted the simple truth that the law is supreme. The Boise court disagreed with Haywood since the evidence did not warrant his completion, meaning no more and no less than adherence to the law.
Governor Joseph F. Johnston stands as heir to the staggered U S Senate seats after the deaths of Morgan and Pettus. Bankhead led the last primary. Johnston would be auto chosen to fill the unexpired term to 1909 and the new term to 1915, showcasing the wisdom of primaries.
During Grover Cleveland's Democratic administration the U S Treasury ran deficits forcing borrowing. The text notes fiscal strain and reliance on debt to cover shortfalls.
The article notes a $271,000,000 treasury surplus held mostly in National banks. Locking it away could spark a money panic, so the government should avoid permanent surplus and instead revise tariffs by placing on the free list every US manufactured good sold abroad cheaper than domestically produced goods.
A reminiscence recalls B W Pettus of Alabama seeking a U S Circuit Court judgeship and being rebuffed as too old by a fellow Alabama senator. Pettus later defeated the critic to become U S Senator, illustrating political reciprocity. The piece also recounts a Raleigh hotel exchange where a colored man vows to run for Congress, challenging a white carpetbagger and succeeding.
The piece recalls Daniel Webster's 1842 address describing unrest against banks, corporations, and wealth concentration. It argues against anti rich rhetoric, noting cyclical fortunes and the persistence of dissident voices, claiming today’s rich were yesterday’s poor and vice versa.
Governor Hanley defends the dual federal state system, stating states hold powers not given to the federal government and the federal government cannot intervene where states act. He warns against eroding state powers as warned by a national authority, calling checks and balances essential to freedom.
Henry Clews, a New York banker, described in a recent address that leading thinkers worldwide agree on the need for reform following startling exposures in the light industry and related sectors.
The speech lauds President Roosevelt for level headed decisive action amid economic anxiety and socialist agitation. It urges continued enforcement of laws and public debate to ease unrest, promote peace, and secure national progress for future generations.
The piece surveys Illinois congressional representatives from 1843 to 1906 including Hodge, Turner, Baker, Campbell, Washburne, Burchard, Hawk, Hitt, and Lowden, noting their Civil War roles, later offices, and the legacy of Lincoln Douglas debates influencing public sentiment and political careers. It highlights Hitt’s death in 1906 and tributes by Senator Cullom, alongside anecdotes about Lincoln debates and a crowd scene at a campaign event in Freeport.
Many leading sectors in the nation are embracing the open shop principle as a standard. Industry leaders express support for nonunion workplaces and employee cooperation without mandatory labor union membership.
The article states that workers will be chosen on competency and will not enter into contracts with union or nonunion men. It emphasizes hiring based on merit and excludes union affiliation from employment decisions.
A rising sentiment in upstate areas opposes Chicago dominance as the six broad efforts to wag the dog gain political traction. The idea threatens to influence party positions and state governance, with repercussions seen across both major parties.
The speaker argues dairying is a growing gold mine for farmers. With diligent care and steady work a herd of cows could transform farms into 100 cow operations, leading to silos behind every barn and broader adoption of large scale dairy farming.
The Southern Minors penitentiary prepares limestone dust for farmers. Dust is bagged at the prison and sold at 60 cents per sack, touted as one of the finest fertilizers known.
A short moral admonition urges boys to be straightforward and honest. It warns that pretending to wealth or knowledge leads to exposure and discomfort, praising sincere behavior and a bearing that shuns deceit as most admirable to the world.
A British government statistical report lists Jewish populations by region: Cane Colony 20,000. India 18,000. Australia 1,700. Canada 16,000. Ireland 4,000. A Yiddish paper notes New York has more American Jews than the British total worldwide.
Representative Douglas Pattison of Freeport announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. A prominent party figure with wide support across the state Pattison is expected to attract strong backing as he seeks to lead the State ticket.
A Wisconsin woman living past 110 is described as a confirmed pipe smoker. The column notes opposing views on whether smoking contributed to longevity or shortened life, with one side arguing she may be alive despite the habit and the other suggesting she might be twice her age if she had not smoked.
The Alabama state primary selected two alternate senators due to the age of Senators Morgan and Pettus. Both senators have since died. Ex-Congressman Bankhead, who led the balloting, was chosen by the Legislature to take Morgan's seat, while Ex-Governor Johnston, who was second, will fill Pettus's seat. The plan aims to satisfy the public without constitutional changes.
The article discusses how community justice records reveal offenders, noting the duty of newspapers to report daily police activity. It emphasizes that the innocent suffer through family impact and urged offenders to consider this before committing crimes and avoid concealing their actions.
Secretary of State James A. Rose spent days in town visiting Fort Massac Park with the local committee to review work already done and needed actions. He said the iron arch at the entrance would be built at once and the monument dedication would likely occur in October. Custodian Mr Evans has been re appointed for another year.
The piece argues the governor contest pits rural interests against Chicago proposals to cap Cook county legislative representation. It notes Hon I Shurtleff and Mr Carroll differ on limits and Chicago's current share of lawmakers.
A scorching heat event hit McGregor Texas on Sunday lasting about 1 hour 20 minutes with sun temperatures near 179 degrees and 117 in shade. A three by two mile area showed a hazy veil and many animals died including horses cattle hogs and poultry with immense stock losses. The cause remains unexplained.
A New York street car conductor told a woman passenger to be quiet after she complained he started the car early. The case went to a police court where her testimony aided the public. The inspector disciplined him with five days in the workhouse and immediate loss of his job with no rehire prospects.
A report notes a reunion of about four hundred who supported Governor Yates for renomination in 1904 during the State fair. It says that few delegates truly favored Yates and the bloc held together by sheer force.
A fragment notes that supporters swing between candidates with many backing Frank Lowden. It mentions a party reunion as a possible turning point, with talk of appointments and divisions among men loyal to different figures. The tone hints at uncertain prospects and internal maneuvering.
Lt. Gov. Sherman appeared before the Sangamon County Board of Review asking that his property valued at 19000 be placed on the county tax books, claiming the assessor overlooked him. The piece questions the honesty of politicians who boast they avoid politics yet act as Sherman did.
Harvard Herald notes support from Shurtlefs and influential county men urging his entry into the governor race. They claim the time is opportune to organize a country candidate and present a solid front, signaling dissatisfaction with Cook and county politics.
A prominent Federal judge complains the anti pass law costs him at least $500 yearly as an unwanted restriction on liberty. He notes many railroad cases he judged and criticizes accepting favors from parties that appear before him. He says corporations never give gifts without strings and expects future favors.
The New York Tribune condemns naturalized or native Americans who seek residence abroad while relying on US citizenship to dodge local laws. It warns against American citizens living permanently in another country and claiming immunity from its legal system.
The piece laments the rise of trolleys and cars eroding walking culture. It notes scarce space for walking in sports pages and fears mechanical transport eroding robust fitness. It cites few old-timers still walking to work and warns of a speed-obsessed, artificial pace.
A correspondent recounts a Roosevelt remark at a dinner. Two women discuss new neighbors in a city’s grandest house. They praise wealth with thirty servants, eighteen horses, twelve dogs, eleven automobiles and one child, debating whether their manners are proper.
Speaker WM D Shurtleff reports receiving many letters from Republicans statewide and sees backing for his county representation plan. He promotes county representation limits as a country candidate appealing beyond Cook County and toward a broad state vote on constitutional reform.
The passage outlines schemes to exploit privileges for gain. It describes capturing a special right and selling stock at inflated values, creating a bogus winning company to market to gullible investors, and forming a combination to control a public necessity, leveraging it for profit.
The passage argues against patent monopolies and excess pricing, urging people to prove reliability and judgment at work. It stresses steady occupation, loyal service to employers, and fair salary growth as paths to wealth, noting saving is as important as earning but should be balanced, not extreme.
Poem urging practical aid over preaching to help the needy. The speaker calls for tangible support rather than spiritual talk, praising acts of charity as true service. Strong emphasis on immediate assistance and making a real difference.
The 104th regiment reunion committee fixed Friday September 20 in Streator for the annual gathering with Gen. Smith D Atkins of Freeport delivering the address. The date marks the 44th anniversary of the Chickamauga second day battle in which the 104th served. A 2 pm talk is planned for veterans, families, and invited guests after a forenoon meeting and banquet for regiment members.
The obituary notes Edmund W. Pettus was the oldest U S Senator at death. Entering the Senate with a near seventy six, he served over a decade and twice won six year terms. Pettus sought a federal judgeship but was deemed too old, then warned he was not too old to be a Senator. His term ended March 0, 1915.
The piece credits William Jennings Bryan as praising Individualism for boosting benevolence and suggests social ills will fade with wise laws. It notes rising savings bank deposits and wealth growth among the poor, urging suppression of violent Socialists and Anarchists.
The Philadelphia Record warns that empires collapsing under colonial rule foreshadow their own decline. It cites ancient and modern powers, noting Britain’s South Africa experience, U S gains in the Philippines and Cuba, and Japan’s postwar colonial reach as a perilous precedent for future conflicts and national risk.
European publics view President Roosevelt as a great figure and anticipate a world headline making end to his clash with the system. The passage hints at Mr Harriman joining the White House scene, described with a playful image of a portmanteau and nightshirt.
The text discusses Theodore Roosevelt's potential renomination by Republicans and possible Democratic acclamation. It argues Roosevelt would blaze a legacy if elected, critiques Taft and others as unlikely nominees, and suggests public desire for Roosevelt's decisive leadership, warning that missteps are part of bold action.
The article outlines Republican candidates for secretary of state and other state offices with James A. Rose leading in the secretary race and facing a four term issue. It also notes likely renomination of W H Stead for attorney general, James McCullough for auditor, Andrew Russell for treasurer, and a single declared candidate for lieutenant governor John G Oglesby with O F Berry poised to challenge for second on the ticket.
EK D Shurtleff formally announces his Illinois gubernatorial bid from Chicago with a letter to Representative Gillespie. He frames a Republican platform and denounces Chicago monopoly in delegations, arguing for outside support to counter Cook County influence and secure fair nomination.
The 1904 platform tied tariff changes to public interest and to Republican hands. In 1906 fifteen states referenced tariffs with nine opposing specific laws and urging revision by the Republican party. Delaware and New Hampshire urged tariff reform while Maine opposed Canada lumber reciprocity and Minnesota commented on broader revisions.
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