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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
6
An old advertisement urges patience with fussy babies and recommends Cascasweet as a harmless stomach remedy for infants and children. It lists seller Wm. F. Jungkung at 86 Stephenson St. and emphasizes no harmful drugs.
Chicago Aug 17 The general strike order to all commercial telegraphers not under union agreement issued by Sylvester J Small has produced little change with about a dozen workers quitting in the city. Labor leaders met with telegraph officials to discuss allied trades joining a stoppage that could halt restaurant services for nonunion operators. Small vowed telegraphers would not surrender and would starve rather than bow to the companies, with his wife and daughter aiding the strike.
Dr. Pierce promotes American forests as a source of valuable medicinal roots for chronic and heart ailments. He claims his glyceric extracts, produced without alcohol, cure dyspepsia, indigestion, valve and heart issues, and many women's ailments. Free booklets and ingredient lists accompany each bottle.
Westar Citsa and Postal companies say they were not affected by President Small's call and claim improved wire operations. Business moves smoothly again, and the Associated Press reports workers returning after the strike order was issued.
About eighty five operators on private wires in beverage offices were called out by President Ewing of the local union of commercial telegraphers. They closed their wires and quit once notified.
Los Angeles reports no notable effect from President Small's order as of August 17. No additional men were deployed in the city.
Labor leaders led by Samuel Gompers meet telegraph officials and labor commissioner. Small states arbitration is premature. Despite the general strike, telegraph firms report steady operations and added hires while union chiefs promise an orderly, nation spanning fight with no arbitration.
Washington reports the anti opium crusade in China creates friction between Chinese authorities and humanitarian workers and foreign residents in concession ports. Opium tax revenue funds port maintenance, notably Shanghai and the Huangpu river channel, and locals seek a new treaty as alternative revenue.
Two killed and five injured as a large blaze in Old Orchard Maine destroys seventeen summer hotels sixty cottages and numerous stores. Victims include Philip Wartridge of Pittsburgh killed by locomotive and an unidentified man from a soda tank explosion. Injured: Rev. Rufus H. Jones of Saco seriously Aselvin Morrill Boston and Maine engineer Samuel Emerson proprietor’s father and an unidentified woman likely fatally. Alice Minard of Pittsburgh bruised from being thrown from a carriage.
In New York the anticipated general strike order from President Smal of the national union had little effect. Most operators had already quit, and the late order appeared to merely sanction actions already taken by strikers without prior consent from national officials.
Baseball scores from leagues and associations across cities note Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York Cincinnati St Louis Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Columbus Kansas City Omaha and Denver. The Newfoundland cod fisheries are highlighted as the world’s largest.
The salve penetrates pores and heals quickly, advertised as especially good for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 5 Stephenson Street for five dollars.
The capital investigation commission urges criminal and civil actions against eighteen individuals tied to the Venu syivania capitol project including contractors architects and state officials. The report cites a profit surge from 1.57 million to 5.48 million in materials and furniture. Governor Stuart promises vigorous prosecutions and forward to the attorney general for action.
Secretary of State James A. Rose seeks renomination as petitions appear in Cook County. T. BE. Seouten served as messenger in the state senate and carried the petitions.
Readers leaving the city for the summer may have the Journal forwarded by filing their address at the office. Call phone 23 for changes. addresses can be updated as often as desired at no extra charge. Half the pleasure of a vacation is reading happenings at home.
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 cents per week. This advertising note highlights affordable access and broad reach for readers across the area.
The region experiences the world’s most violent storms with deafening thunder and rapidly recurring ponils, as locals report.
The American Surety Company of New York describes itself as the world's largest company dedicated solely to suretyship. It emphasizes its focus on bonds rather than banking or trust services, citing a capital and surplus of 4.8 million dollars to strengthen its bond signatures.
Readable fragments mix political quips with household tips and garbled medical guidance. An implied social commentary appears alongside a joke about a foreman and wages. The tone mirrors a late era newspaper brief with stray quotes and odd spellings.
A stained marble basin due to water dripping can be cleaned by brushing with an old toothbrush and a paste made of finely ground chalk moistened with ammonia. The method uses a gentle abrasive and chemical cleaner to lift the stain without damaging the marble.
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