Football slugging ends season with many dead and injured
Football matches conclude for the year after nineteen killed and one hundred thirty five badly injured. Calls rise for stronger laws to halt the brutal sport.
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
3
Oldest Senators questioned for re election
The speaker notes Senator Cullom is too old for re election. Senator Morgan and Senator Pettus of Alabama are 81 and 84 respectively and are likely to be reelected. Senator Platt of New York is also an octogenarian and regarded as one of the ablest in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullom
United States Senate
Morgan
Senator Pettus
Alabama
Platt
New York
Senate
New York Candidates File Sworn Election Expense Reports
The New York law requires candidates to file sworn statements of election expenditures. Hearst declared expenses of 65,848 and noted he was not elected. Independent candidate Jerome reported he won, asserting he did not spend as an agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Hearst
Jerome
Insurance inquiry to go to the bottom, not a doubt
The report states the insurance investigation will proceed without pause. Rumors of a gentle inquiry with a whitewash brush are finished. The committee cannot be called off now. it will run its course regardless of who it may affect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hit
Burt
Strangest Funeral In Steel Mill Ever Recorded
In Philadelphia two Midvale Steel workers died and were buried in molten steel. The 8,000 pound ingot containing the bodies was suspended from a derrick and lowered into the grave on the priest s cue. The ingot measured 28 feet long 6 feet wide and 5 feet thick and was valued at no less than $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Midvale
Does boodling pay in the long run
A Peoria public schools principal and bank president, N. C. Dougherty, was caught in boodling. The man admired as educated and popular, lived in luxury with his family but his crime ruined his home, wife, and children, and led to imprisonment. The story underscores that boodling never pays in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Dougherty
Peoria
Governor Deneen Faces Tough Push for Railway Pass Law
The speaker doubts Governor Deneen can pass a law criminalizing pass use in Illinois. They question legislators’ motives and their ability to obtain railway passes for friends. They urge a simpler approach and caution against overreaching attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Tllinois
Remark on Rockevelt as a leading wartime president
A quotation extols President Roosevelt as the most alive leader the country has seen, claiming he understands the nation’s desires better than any prior president. It praises his approachability, resolve, and readiness for confrontation when stance is firm, likening him to Lincoln Jackson and Washington while noting his focus on serving fellow citizens and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockevelt
Lincoln
Jackson
Washington
Irymen
Hitt Declares Candidacy for Reelection in District
Hon Robert R Hitt member of congress now greatly improved in health and ready to resume work at the coming session The people of the district will be gratified It is positively known that Mr Hitt will be a candidate for reelection and, we believe, will have no opposition as the majority feel he is able to attend to the duties he should perform
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Hitt
Congress
Hitt
Hitt Backed for Re nomination in Historic District
In a statement supporters praise Mr Hitt as a long serving, distinguished figure in the nation s capitol and urge voters to re elect him to Congress without opposition citing his service and the importance of foreign affairs in current history the district should return him.
Political reform urged to curb bossism in major cities
The Bloomington Pantograph critiques bossism and corruption in Ohio Philadelphia and New York City elections. It calls for limited party machinery to protect the public, arguing that voters are now independent and will reject subservient party branding. It urges minimal party interference between citizens and their voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Philadelphia
New York City
Bloomington
Senator Custom and Cullom Rise in Illinois Outlook
The Lexington Unit notes Cullom close to Roosevelt and praises men of strong character like Shelby L. Cullom. It argues voters tire of rhetoric and demand MEN in public office, predicting broad GOP support for Custom’s return to the Senate seat long held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
McClain County
Bloomington
E. F. Wright
Winnebago County
Senator Cullom
Roosevelt
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Henry Clews Predicts Cautious Congress Outlook
Henry Clews, NY banker, writes that Congress will assemble soon but will act little this session. A regulatory railroad bill may pass with modest provisions, tariffs stay largely unchanged, and subsidies or canal bond measures could be considered to aid the money market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews
New York
Congress
Philippines
Wall Street
Ex-Governor Yates remains well paid after office
Judge Morris Emerson notes ex governor Yates earns $30,000 in the Caleb Powers case and $6,000 yearly as attorney for the Illinois Central Railroad. He misses Washington pay and lifestyle, while Uncle Joe Cannon scouts housing in D C and quips about spending an extra $1,235 of his $5,000 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Emerson
Lincoln News-Herald
Yates
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Illinois Central Railroad Company
United States Senate
Hve
Washington
Joe Cannon
Uncle Joe
Joe
Ministers and boodling among Chicago clergy exposed
A fragment from a column accuses Chicago ministers of graft and collusion with undertakers after funerals, citing past discussions in Cincinnati with Major R. W. McClaughery about the Dougherty case. The writer notes shocking developments seem unsurprising to a prison official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burnett House
Cincinnati
N. C. Dougherty
Peoria
R. W. McClaughery
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Dougherty
Educated Christian Boodler Thief Criticized
A harsh critique says an educated professing Christian who is a boodler and thief deserves life punishment here and eternal damnation after. The speaker condemns hypocrisy among the educated churchgoer class and urges moral accountability.
Printers Seek Eight Hour Day in 1906 Clash
Printers are a peaceable skilled trade with steady wages and orderly conduct. The union, one of the oldest and strongest, seeks an eight hour day starting January 1, 1906. Chicago Typothetae and many employers resist while most shops remain in agreement. The conflict proceeds without riots, quietly and legally, as observers weigh the fairness of eight hours against efficiency and worker fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal control of railways eyed by Canada and England
The piece notes Canada has federal jurisdiction over freight and passenger rates, suggesting US federal control akin to Roosevelt’s plan. English observer Acworth discusses U S rate regulation history, remarking that Americans fear the proposal more than Britain, where railway commissions set or change rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Illinois
Union
Canada
R. H. Emmerson
Santa Barbara
California
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
England
W. M. Acworth
School of Economics
University of London
Democratic nominating race narrows to Bryan and Hearst
The piece argues the New York election tolls shape the Democratic race for president. It suggests Bryan faces Nebraska weakness while Hearst, tied to New York and major papers, could deliver a decisive electoral edge. Parker’s prior nomination is cited as a precedent for future strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George B. McClellan
Mr. Hearst
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
William R. Hearst
Chicago
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Hearst
Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Hearst Opposed by Conservatives in Presidential Fight
The piece argues Republicans would beat Hearst and Bryan, predicting Democrat platform extremes and Hearst’s unpopularity among conservative voters. It contends Hearst could gain urban support but be rejected nationwide, steering the nation toward steady policies and reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Bryan
Wille Hearst
Rate legislation split on interstate committee study
Washington watchers assess the stalled push for a presidential backed railway rate bill. The interstate commerce committee faces a divided Republican majority with eight Republicans and five Democrats. Key figures include Cullom Dolliver Clapp friendly to the plan, while Elkins Aldrich Foraker Kean oppose. Millard’s stance remains uncertain, keeping the panel evenly split and delaying any favorable report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Walter Wellman
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cullom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senate
United States
Elkins
Aldrich
Foraker
Kean
Clapp
Minnesota
Millard
Nebraska
Mr. Millard
AG Stead Rules Law Does Not Apply To Township Officers
Attorney General Stead interprets the term incorporated in the new primary election law as not including townships, stating the reform does not apply to township officer appointments or pomipation. The ruling narrows the scope of the act for local government elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stead
Drinker Told to Stop as Warned in Caricatured Exchange
A remark comparing a drunken man’s path to sobriety with a fool gaining wisdom is noted, highlighting a blunt social musing about temperance and prudence. The exchange emphasizes personal restraint and the consequences of excessive drinking in a concise, pointed manner.
Oregon Breaks Record With Most Congressmen Behind Bars
Oregon may feel slighted by a small representation in Congress yet can boast of having the largest number of imprisoned congressmen of any state in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
United States
Women and jealousy as a timeless issue in marriage
The excerpt suggests some women are drawn to kick because their husbands are jealous while others act due to their husbands not being jealous. It frames the problem of pleasing a woman as nearly as unsolvable as it was in Adam’s era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Kokomo Couple Divorces Over Dog Dine at Table
Mrs. Carrie Smith of Kokomo Indiana sought a divorce after her husband insisted on allowing a dog at the table. The court awarded her 250 dollars alimony and custody of the children. The husband kept the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Smith
Kokomo
Ind
Smith
West Or East Dilemma For Young Men In Kansas
A Kansas public figure asks if young men should stay west to toil honestly or move east to join growing trusts. The remark frames a shift from frontier opportunity to industrial power, highlighting regional tensions over employment and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Bates County Man Quarreling Over Wife's Daily Demands
A Bates County man complains his wife asks for money every day. She wants a dollar fifty, a quart, or a dime daily, he says. When asked what she does with it he answers no clue. He admits he has not given her any money yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates County
Wagner Banter Sparks Aunt and Pianist Exchange
A witty dialogue unfolds as a young woman praises Wagner after hours of daily lessons, while a country aunt bluntly asks if she is married, highlighting class and social expectations in a concise vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Orang-Outang Steals in Lincoln Park Spot
An orang-outang in Lincoln Park Chicago picked a Wisconsin man's pocket. The nimble thief displayed imitation as a hallmark of monkeys. The man surprisingly had anything left by the time he reached Lincoln Park after the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Wisconsin
Erie Railway construction timeline sparks little public unrest
Ground was broken at Deposite in 1835 for the Erie railway and the line opened in 1851. It took sixteen years to complete and prepare for operation, yet there was little impatience or complaint about the slow progress of the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deposite
Erie Railway
No room for discrimination against rich officials in punishment
The text argues that Depew Odell and Harriman should be punished swiftly and fairly for legal offenses, without regard to their public reputation or wealth. It insists wealth and honors must not bias public opinion or leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Odell
Harriman
True riches exceed wealth and bank accounts
A reflective proverb notes true riches lie beyond money. A person can be rich without a dime or even a pocket to hold one. An amiable disposition and sound health outweigh wealth, and a clear head and good parentage surpass any sum of money.
Role of the press in reporting crimes and deterrence
The text argues that publishing crime news serves the public good by deterring wrongdoing and aiding detection and punishment. It notes criminals dread press exposure and police chiefs acknowledge newspapers' value in exposing and tracking offenders.
Presidents and party bias in punishing officials
The text contrasts Grant's call to arrest fraudulent whisky ring culprits with Roosevelt's selective punishment of dishonest officials, noting his harsher stance on Republicans as his own scoundrel while Altgeld left punishment to his Republican successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Roosevelt
Altgeld
A Sermon in a Nutshell on Gossip and Betrayal
A tale bearing neighbor repeats slurs between two others and learns the cost of betrayal. The second neighbor rejects the rumor, declaring that the real enemy is the one who carries and breaks the rotten eggs at his doorstep. The anecdote serves as a blunt lesson on gossip.
New Haven Grows Into Modernized Old Town
New Haven in northeastern Gallatin county, one of Lower Egypt’s oldest towns founded by Joseph Boone, remains isolated ten miles from locomotives yet gains new life. Merchants build brick houses, authorities lay granitoid sidewalks, and capitalists organize a national bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Gallatin County
Lower Egypt
Joseph Boone
Daniel
Portance and value of the r expose in insurances
The text notes the importance and value of exposing health insurance case narratives. It comments on public understanding and the press's role, suggesting readers are not fully aware of the conditions and implications discussed. The passage emphasizes transparency and informed scrutiny of insurance practices.
Press duty to reveal facts in legislative inquiry
The editorial stresses that editors need not analyze moral rot but must present the facts from evidence clearly. It asserts the press exposes guilt regardless of rank, fulfilling a core journalistic mission.
Economist Adam Smith Proposal In Edinburgh Joking Recalled
A convention in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, tells of Adam Smith proposing to a woman who refused. The next day in Princes Street, Edinburgh, she revisits the proposal asking if he remembers. She reveals it was all a joke, and Smith says he was joking too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Smith
Kirkaldy
Scotland
Smith
Princess Street
Edinburgh
Truth Taints Fame in Press and Pulpit Union
A clergyman argues a truthful newspaper cannot be a financial success and that a gospel preacher who tells all about his flock, living and dead, would not fare well financially. He claims the press and pulpit, with gravestones, together magnify small virtues into grand ones as saint makers.
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Enforces Liquor Rule
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad ordered employees to abstain from intoxicating liquors on duty. Some workers ignored the directive, leading to widespread discharge actions Saturday night. The policy applies to all levels from head officers to section men with no excuses accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
For the good everyday household angel we praise a laughing woman
The passage extols a cheerful, resilient woman who brings comfort all day. It notes imperfect pastry and missing buttons yet frames her as a paragon of cheer. It urges cultivating a bright outlook even when life lacks sunshine, describing humor as a vital faculty for women.
Public office as service for all people
A political party is a great institution and should be recognized and managed like any institution. When in power its duty is to perform public service and its legitimate rewards are rights owed to followers. Office holders must serve all the people, not only supporters.
The Crow and the Pitcher Ai Tean't by Might
The crow drinks from a Pitcher with water low in the vessel. After trying and failing to reach it, he overturns nothing. He drops pebbles into the Pitcher until the water rises to the brim and he drinks. The tale teaches that wisdom and perseverance beat brute strength.
Multilingual OCR fragment on primary petitions questioned
A garbled excerpt asks whether a voter may sign multiple petitions for the same candidate under a new primary law. It notes legal considerations and references the primary election context, indicating an unresolved procedural query about petition signatures and candidate eligibility.
Voters May Sign Any Number of Primary Petitions
In Bond county Republicans cast about 2056 votes in the last presidential election about 106 votes represent five per cent. The law allows voters to sign any number of petitions for primary candidates. Signatures merely enable a candidate to appear on the ticket and do not bind how the signer votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond County
Public Ownership Debate and corporate reform urged
The piece argues that strict laws, vigilant directors, strong regulation, and firm justice will curb corporate abuses and prevent dangerous moves toward public ownership. It warns that without drastic reform of public life graft and private business dishonesty alike threaten to amplify the consequences of Hearst in New York, Johnson in Cleveland, and Dunne in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hearst
New York
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Dunne
Chicago
The Cozy Marriage Plot With a New Winter Hat
The piece portrays a wife greeting her weary husband with warmth and humor. She plans meals, fashion, and domestic charm, while he fumbles toward suspicion yet remains charmed. The scene ends contemplating the comfort of married life and a new hat.
Mississippi Valley Development to Drill on 2500 Acres Near Savanna
The Mississippi Valley Development Co. board met at C. H. George’s office and arranged to begin drilling for oil gas or other minerals on 2500 leased acres fifteen miles above Savanna. They will seek bids and bring two expert contractors in soon. With four wells at Muscatine and oil nearby at Rock Island, experts predict profitable pay. The Herald hopes for strong returns and Clinton benefits from local fuel oil for manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Sand Prairie
Mississippi Valley Development Co
C. H. George
Savanna
Muscatine
Rock Island
United States
Herald
Clinton
Pension official promotes two women to top examiner posts
Pension Commissioner Vespasian Warner breaks precedent by appointing two women as principal examiners of the board of review. The job, worth 2500 dollars annually and usually held by a man or a soldier, is awarded based on records of eligible veterans, with Paanle Bealls named a clerk in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vespasian Warner
Congress
Board of Review
Pension
Warner
Vari Fet Ayn
Paanle Bealls
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