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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1906
Page
2
A rustic verse contrasts ownership and partnership in a farm. Pat claims land, water power, crops, and wealth, while the speaker retains intangible skies, breezes, shadows, and music. Both enjoy the farm under terms that honor each other’s exclusive domains and mutual harmony.
A reader from Magnolia Indiana testifies that Dr King’s New Life Pills cure biliousness and constipation. The ad declares the pills guarantee satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent price at Joseph Emmert’s drug store.
Danville Aug 17 Joseph G Cannon renominated unanimously for Congress by his district convention. The longtime Republican leader is likely to be endorsed for president by the state convention in Springfield next Tuesday. Cannon praised the Dingley tariff and rejected any near-term hope for tariff revision, saying it should occur only if it benefits the general public.
Cannon voices strong support for labor organizing while opposing the anti injunction measure backed by Campers. He warns law could release criminals during strikes and lockouts, urges crossing the river in November with GOP support, and avoids pledging a presidential ticket until conventions.
Several hundred Republican leaders in Cleveland attended a meeting honoring Representative Theodore Burton. The event, led by President Treadway, discussed opposition to the current session’s policies and favored pro labor reform aligned with Foraker and Ives. Burton urged unity, warning against material party missteps and pledging to oppose methods eroding public trust.
A fragmentary report lists Astion C Schudlenberser as a gubernatorial candidate and shows Populists assigning positions to Auditor Jos Canady, Commissioner Walfe, and Superintendent Watson, with names linked to Lincoln and Cherry counties.
Rabbatt commissions include George Tora of Pouk county W. Davis of Mil more county and Dr A B Fitzsimmons of Johnson county as part of the roster of regional figures involved.
Thomas M. Campbell, a native of Rusk Tex, was nominated by the Democratic party as its candidate for governor of Texas becoming the second native Texan to hold the post. After the nomination a band played The Campbells Are Coming as Campbell, escorted by Col quitt, appeared.
Chicago Aug 17 Roger C Sullivan declares confidence that his enemies cannot move the state convention in Peoria Tuesday to oppose him as Democratic national committeeman He has assured delegates that every friend will vote for an endorsement of William Jennings Bryan for president.
The Frennie Post reports that followers of State Chairman TR. RB Odell of the Republican state committee have notified Roosevelt friends of their support for nominating Charles I. Hughes for governor on the Republican ticket.
Webster City Iowa Aug 17 The Thirty seventh district Republican senatorial convention is deadlocked and adjourned to meet again in Eagle Grove Aug 20 A total of 3698 votes have been cast across sessions of the convention.
Reports from Poland describe continued unrest with attacks on police and troops in Lodz and Warsaw. In Lodz a police station was blown up and troops fired on crowds, while Warsaw saw street fighting and bomb use in the Jewish quarter. Casualties include hundreds wounded from gunfire and bomb blasts, plus a bombing incident injuring two pilgrims and drawing infantry fire that wounded thirty.
Etthel Bellam, seven, was struck by a locomotive tender at Moosic crossing in Scranton. She fell as the edge hit. The wheels cut her curls off near the scalp but rescuers stopped the train and saved her. She is the daughter of George Bellam who lives near Moosic station.
Washington date August 17 Mrs Idi May Morse a St Louis actress who came to seek Roosevelt’s surrender to see the $25 000 voted by congress for his travel expenses has been placed in the custody of relatives who promise to care for her in St Louis
Odessa on July 17 reports Governor General Kaulbars under daily assassination threats. He orders high military authorities to stay indoors, warning that any outing could lead to murder in the climate of unrest.
Scores from multiple leagues dated Aug 1 show New York tops St Louis 10 to 8 in the National League doubleheader at St Louis with other results including Brooklyn beating Chicago and Cincinnati defeating Chicago. In the American League Philadelphia beats Cleveland, and Boston loses to New York as Detroit defeats New York. The National Association lists Milwaukee beating Indianapolis and Minneapolis edging Louisville, while western play reports Des Moines defeating Omaha and Lincoln beating Denver. Sioux City defeats Pueblo 9 to 7.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery service at 10 cents per week.
Ohio man R B Brown of Zanesville is elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the annual meeting. Other top officers include Archbishop John Tre land as chaplain in chief and W H Johnson as surgeon general. Brown, born 1845 in Ohio, enlisted in the Fifteenth Ohio at age 16 and rose from private to non commissioned officer before mustering out in 1864. He later re enlisted and served through the war, now editor of the Zanesville Courier.
A young woman, Anna Smirnoff, arrested for a sarcastic remark about the Chevalier guards on Nevsky Prospect August 14, was subjected to harsh indignities in front of regiment officers. She reportedly received twenty seven lashes, tearing her clothing and cutting into her flesh. Initial US speculation linked her to Mile Nelka Smirnoff, related to James Wadsworth and Speaker Wadsworth, who had left for Russia last September, raising fears it was she who suffered.
Lahore India August 17 The commissioner of commerce of Burmah urges building a railway into western China to replace pack animal transport that collapses four months yearly due to rain. He says India’s future land trade with China will stagnate until the railroad is built.
Kermit Roosevelt and his young friend John Heard arrive in Deadwood for a visit with Captain Seth Bullock, U S marshal. They plan an overland trip from Belle Fourche to President Roosevelt’s former ranch near Medora on the Little Missouri River.
Washington August 17 Examinations will be held at the state department on October 1 to select six student interpreters to serve in the American consular service in Japan and one interpreter for the service in China Salary one thousand dollars a year and the government can hold them ten years.
The clever comedy drama Uncle Josh Perkins will play at Grand Opera House on Monday August 20. The production features scenic pictures of Vermont farm life and New York City, praised for originality and a blend of suspense pathos and humor. Audience acclaim marks the show as distinctly entertaining in Freeport and other towns this year.
The evolving Swedish American drama features in Tilly Olson with Miss Emily Erickson Greene in the title role. A bright, amusing, charming Swedish girl drives the comedy set in the northwest. Grand Opera House hosts the preview on Wednesday night, August 22.
E G Fink of Freeport narrowly escaped a bomb explosion near the Dubuque club building on Monday night. He was walking with a friend when a blast wrecked the building’s front pillar and debris flew around. A man seen fleeing just before the blast is suspected to have planted the device as the ground trembled for blocks.
The Grand Army session opened with 1,500 delegates debating abolition of the canteen at soldiers homes and the proposed Wirz monument by southern women. Officers report near split on the canteen and broad opposition to a Wirz statue. Commander Tanner lauds GA's influence yet denounces those betraying trust. Membership declines 0.36% in six months. deaths rise similarly. Per capita tax may rise from 50 to 80 cents. Parade injuries exceed 100, many women in procession. Mrs. Carvie Shirling elected national president of the Women’s tiler Corps. rival Adri Kate Jones noted. Reports include anecdotal crime items and stray incidents across cities.
Chicago Atty says reconciliation possible as General Overseer Wilbur Glen Voliva met with Dowie at Shiloh House to seek a compromise. Neither Dowie nor Voliva commented on the meeting.
The Chicago Board of Trade quotations show mixed wheat values with Sept and Mayo figures, corn and oats prices, and pork, lard, and short bill futures. Live stock receipts are listed for cattle, hogs, and sheep with price ranges for choice and prime grades and notes from East Buffalo and Dunning Stevens on local activity.
A vintage ad urging housekeepers to keep the liver healthy with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims to cure constipation biliousness and indigestion and markets the product as a pure liver tonic. Sold by druggists for 50e and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
Milwaukee Aug chief action by grand aerie of Fraternal Order of Eagles adopts ballot voting replacing roll calls to speed business. Nominees expected Thursday morning with balloting for all officers and convention site Friday. New England caucus backs Boston for 1907 convention and Connolly of Springfield as grand chaplain.
Key events include the deaths of Admiral Robert Blake in 1657 and Frederick the Great in 1786, the 1768 opening of the Mississippi for trade, the 1894 Campania record voyage, and the 1895 Valkyrie II arrival for the American Cup. Also noted are ship disasters, territorial cedings, and notable births.
A historical legal brief notes a state rule about eviction notices for a tenant in possession of a cold and mentions Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the marketed remedy. It also states no opiates are included and that the product is sold by all drug gists.
North Western line offers excursion tickets at reduced rates from July 17 to August 5 with return valid until August 6. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pspin as a safe pleasant cure for fear of death and a range of symptoms including dyspepsia chronic cough nervousness headaches colic constipation and indigestion. Sold by druggists at 60 cents and 1 dollar with money back guarantee.
Excursion from Chicago via the Michigan Central offers ore fare plus $2 for the round trip. Tickets valid for outbound Aug 28 and 29, return until Sept 4. Inquire at local agent or write L. D. Heusner G P L A 236 Clark St Chicago.
Thousands of American women report restored health and vigor from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement claims the medicine cures female illnesses not by stimulation but as a tonic and reconstructive, with letters on file at Mrs Pinkham's office supporting the success across the country. It urges women with painful or irregular periods backache bloating weakness or related symptoms to take action and write for free advice.
Residence at 235 N Galena Ave offers modern conveniences steam heat bath city water sewer and gas with barn. Can sell house with part or entire lot. Grand opportunity for a bargain if taken at once. Inquire GEO J Dehn 144 Stephenson St.
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