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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives an International Typo graphical Union label praising its set that employs Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Senator Foraker of Ohio announces he seeks the Republican nomination for president. The move stirs Ohio politics with a potential battle over delegates, signaling a split in Ohio and trouble for Taft as neither candidate is likely to claim solid support.
Pinkerton's National Detective Agency founder Allan Pinkerton is not connected to Matt W Pinkerton who spoke in Freeport last October. The disclaimers state no relation to the agency or the historic founder.
Legislature endorses a wheel tax allowing Chicago and Illinois elites to levy funds for street upkeep. Estimated to yield about half a million dollars yearly for Chicago’s treasury, guiding repairs. The piece notes Freeport could also benefit by a similar tax to support street improvements.
The Freeport electric street railway cars use so little power that there is not enough to move the cars while keeping lights lit. When the cars start the lights go out, a situation likened to a Mississippi steamboat with an undersized boiler where the whistle blows and the boat stops.
The Illinois Legislature raised its pay from one thousand dollars per two year term to about one hundred dollars per day for days actually in session. The change boosts earnings for lawmakers while critics call it high for poor work, but taxpayers are said to bear the cost.
Leslie M. Shaw, former Treasury secretary and Carnegie Trust head, argues the West lost confidence in the East during the banking squeeze. He says New York bankers refused west deposits and forced the country to adopt urgent self preservation measures, damaging regional prestige and relations.
Pickford Michigan preacher Reverend William Best closed his sermon on Patriotism urging voters to choose an honest capable and patriotic candidate. He cited Jeffersonian ideals and urged righteousness to exalt the nation while asking for divine blessing on the country and its leaders.
President Roosevelt maintains there will be no backing down on reforms, citing his prior declarations and urging Congress to pass needed legislation. The public backs the President, but Congress is expected to mostly talk and may adjourn early next spring before the nominating conventions.
The legislature remains in adjourning session with one member left in Springfield to perform the daily farce while others stay home. Heard they will not return until January 14 unless Speaker Shurtleff calls them back. The aim, it is said, is to spite Governor Deneen.
The passage of the primary election law is disputed with Speaker Shurtleff opposing it on principle. He refuses to certify the law to the Governor unless a court mandamus compels him. Voters across parties demand a fair law, with over five hundred thousand agreeing, and politicians may face consequences for delay.
Carroll county reports several defendants in bridge building cases have pleaded guilty and paid fines. Named defendants include William H. Shons of Freeport paying 100 dollars, with multiple bridge companies fined amounts from 400 to 1,000 dollars. Additional defendants remain to plead or stand trial as State's Attorney Burrell initiates prosecutions in Stephenson county.
Bishop Samuel Fallows of St. Pauls Reformed Episcopal in Chicago urges a Sabbath day closing of saloons. He argues the state law clearly prohibits Sunday opening, noting Chicago’s growth does not exempt it and questioning why criminals cannot claim similar nonenforcement.
Meyer defends Rural Free Delivery saying its history and benefits exceed mere dollars. He notes the first rural route began in 1896 with 14,840 spent, postal deficit at that time was 4,101,779. By 1907 rural delivery expenditures were 26,671,699 with a reduced deficit of 6,658,282, arguing the program increases postal receipts though its value cannot be measured in money.
The Wall Street Journal notes the paper positions as a breakwater against the rising tide of depression, highlighting its stance amid national economic concerns and financial distress.
The piece argues the downturn is not due to crop shortages or nature but reflects financial distrust and policy. It claims farm prosperity persists, industry and commerce thrive, and the U. S. holds abundant coal and gold resources while experts hoard wealth abroad, criticizing the money system as fundamentally unsound.
Abbes sador to London quoted on Thanksgiving day urging Americans not to despair over financial losses. He argued the republic survives economic reverses as it has before, noting faith in ultimate national strength, prosperity, and global goodwill despite current troubles.
Postmaster General Meyer advocates postal savings banks to boost home thrift and provide a safe, doubt free place for large sums of money, promoting economy among the general public and offering secure deposits.
The text discusses a plan requiring government payment of two percent annual interest on money kept for post office deposits. It proposes placing funds in nearby national banks with banks paying two and a half percent. It notes Freeport banks offer two percent on certificates with a one year deposit condition, limiting deposits there.
Governor Deneen launched his renomination bid at Golconda on Tuesday December 2, addressing primary election laws and their impact.
The passage argues that a revised primary election law is essential to restore public control over party candidates and ensure the people, not party manipulators, determine leadership. It stresses that continued legislative effort is needed to reconcile differences and enact a substantial measure before adjournment.
In a Washington Democratic banquet speech William Jennings Bryan praised the donkey as a universal symbol of service to the people. He argued the donkey represents the common folk across nations, while the elephant symbolizes parade and aristocracy, urging the party to value faithful service over size or appearance.
Governor Deneen presses forward with his delegate drive despite legislative maneuvers in Illinois. He plans and promotes a series of stump appearances and meetings to rally support for another term.
The piece notes three candidates for Governor of Illinois already in the field Deneen Mekwing and Shurtlett. It names others like Col Frank of Saith Jen Sanwll and former Governor Richard Yates and predicts a lively contest if Yates runs, citing his strong popular following despite political opposition.
The piece argues for uniform enforcement of state laws closing saloons on Sundays across Illinois Chicago resists, and cites officials and actions to enforce Sunday closures in Salt Emora and Beattie with threats of arrest and bail. It emphasizes that state law should apply equally in all cities.
In Atlanta Wappenstein and other chiefs report strict enforcement of Sunday closing laws. Loutaviede notes prohibitions upheld by board of public safety through department. Phila Delphia and Cleveland chiefs reference state and city ordinances with general orders reinforcing Sunday closures.
A brief snip notes German postal rate of eleven pounds for 13 cents and suggests a law would meet demand for mail order houses in the United States. The tone hints at calls for reform and efficiency in mail service.
The text asserts one certainty about looming campaigns that one candidate will be named William Jennings Bryan. It quips his platform as If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, reflecting a humorous political snapshot.
The Walsh case highlights that crooked financing is tolerated if it succeeds and shows a national moral failure. It argues that a successful scoundrel should be punished to curb growing corruption.
A reflective remark on changing fashion dampening a child's ability to cry as in past nineteenth century femininity. It laments the loss of a theatrical privilege and romanticized sorrow as a luxury of vogue, contrasting old sensibilities with contemporary attire and behavior.
Emil Amon, a Columbia student, just returned from Germany where he spent three months in prison for running down and killing a German peasant woman who stepped into his path. He complained that over there they do not observe such matters as they do here.
Beloit News comments on the Trini legislature defeating the direct primary bill. It notes a lack of leadership to push the issue and compares the situation to a sick period in Wisconsin, calling the law possibly defective yet functional in practice.
It is learned that the Ringling Brothers who recently bought the majority of Barnum and Bailey stock will retire the Sells-Forepaugh show from the road and split the stock and wagers between the Barnum show and the Ringling Brothers show.
The text portrays Kentucky abandoning corn juice of the fathers and moving toward temperance, accusing the Bourbon Democracy of being undermined. It claims the state has become Republican, urging the Goddess of Reform to rise and take notice.
M F Pandlen, a farmer six miles west of Bloomington, plowed eighteen acres of virgin soil last spring and planted ninety day corn. Last week he weighed the yield at 2 019 bushels, or ten bushels per acre, a claim to record growth for the country.
The author argues that disease symptoms never appear without a discoverable cause, so correlation of cause and effect may be hard but is not impossible. When failure to connect cause and effect occurs, scientists should admit it stems from limited capacity rather than an absence of a cause.
A plea to improve animal welfare urging humane treatment and mercy toward animals. It advocates living with influence in favor of animals, noting their hunger and thirst, helplessness, and request for protection by humans and the Supreme Ruler for better care and happiness.
Report notes hesitation among critics while ardent third term supporters push forward. They argue Roosevelt should finish his work, resisting opposition and the idea of changing leadership during critical times.
A quirky note shows how the word that can appear six times in a single sentence. An example from a pupil and teacher illustrates how punctuation and usage create clarity or ambiguity in English.
A fragmentary report accuses a Western newspaper of fabricating wild, disjointed events involving a well, a collar, a township fine, a whisky barrel, a mortgage, and a politician. The text hints at deception but offers no verifiable details or names.
The passage asserts that President Roosevelt has public support while some congressmen oppose him. It singles out Indiana and Col. Prank Lowden as backing the President, notes the district erred by electing Lowden, and mentions Mr Carroll Cowmocrat.
A husband raises his voice to quiet his wife as illness and cold press on their fragile life. He falsely appears uncaring, yet his love grows in the harsh, lonely dwelling while he endures the chill and builds the fire.
A fragment from a political column cites Congressman John Sharp Williams describing the peculiar simplicity of the country darkey in the South, illustrating social attitudes of the era with a terse anecdote.
A Mississippi postmaster tells a story of a Negro man who offered a letter heavier than the single stamp allowed. The postmaster says it requires another stamp, prompting the astonished man to ask if an additional stamp will make it lighter.
The executive committee chair of American Smelting and Refining argues for government purchase of fifty million dollars worth of silver to coin into one hundred million dollars. He cites potential relief for Colorado and Utah, noting the silver controversy recalls past debates from 1896 and 1849.
The passage argues that most men slow down when challenges appear, while others push hard in the moment but fail to sustain bread today. Employers seek workers who maintain equal or greater effort amid difficulties, making the best of available resources at hand rather than seeking smooth, easy paths.
The piece rails at a gambler's panic and robberies as stock prices plunge the Metropolitan Railway from 265 to 6d. It says the chief asset is water and the company is loaded with liabilities, risking collapse without honest management and a market recovery.
Saloon interests plan a test of the local option law arguing voters in a township or precinct lack authority to ban licenses within a city or village. Proponents say saloons are an evil affecting nearby areas and residents have a vested right to vote on prohibition. They anticipate a favorable ruling if the case goes to trial.
Chancellor Day’s remark on wealthy offenders notes the president’s disapproval rises when riches come from planning robberies in director rooms rather than by common toil. He says money earned by toil is fine but criminal schemes deserve legal penalties.
The passage extols universal American citizenship, stressing equality in voting, moral character, and mutual respect. It lauds following enlightened guidance, aiding others, and granting others the rights and protections one seeks. It urges education of current and future generations to uphold this citizen ideal.
Roosevelt as Chicago mayor would keep saloons closed next Sunday and if governor would not permit treason against state laws. Charles W. Trickett of Kansas criticized local authorities for lax Sunday Closing enforcement at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. He urged stringent statute enforcement and recounted prohibition gains in Kansas amid saloon bans.
A fragmented report describes Mobile residents opposing a statutory prohibition bill and fearing secession from Alabama. The piece laments the erosion of old traditions amid turmoil and hints at support for the Republican ticket as a alternative.
Senator Dolliver delivered a fitting eulogy for Senator Allison before the Pottawattamie County Allison club in Council Bluffs. Republicans praise Allison’s service to Iowa, noting he brings greater honor than any other public figure and suggesting Cummins should await Allison’s full term before pursuing the Senate.
A critique contrasts American puritanical and fanatical tendencies with Europe's liberal trends. The author argues that complaints are not fully justified and notes several European countries moving further ahead in liberal ideas.
The piece notes Finland aims for a stricter prohibition regime than proposed in the United States. It cites a church issue where a law nearly blocked wine for communion, urging an amendment to avoid interfering with worship. It contrasts European stumptuary limits on personal liberty with American approaches.
The report notes smaller crops across wheat corn oats and apples with hay and potatoes near steady. Wheat yields are one sixth lower yet flour prices exceed 1 per bushel up from 70 cents boosting farmer income by about a third. Corn falls five percent but prices rise forty percent. Oats drop about a quarter while prices nearly double. Overall US farmers to earn more money this year despite smaller harvests.
The Minneapolis Journal supports a proposed measure to extend the Civil War volunteer retired list to all surviving Union Army and Navy volunteers with at least one year of service. It cites Congress acts of 1905 1776 and notes the gesture would honor veteran citizen soldiers nearing departure.
The author argues hunters on Sundays should be arrested for disturbing the peace when they trespass on private premises to shoot game. Farm owners may protect their land and game, and no hunter’s license grants authority to break the law. Enforcing all laws will reduce available game.
A midnite ramble yields a moral about trying another path when a first plan fails. An aged committee tale from Freeport shows a man using dual resolutions to secure favored outcomes, a caution on clever but hollow persistence.
The speaker recalls a rural boyhood landscape with old wells, windswept ridges, and a log house. He longs for the prairies, woods, and distant sunsets, contrasting modern life with the pioneer spirit and the warmth of home. The verse closes with a tribute to roots and family.
Manifestly several Members of the lower house, some Republicans and some Democrats, refused in good faith to back the direct primary election bill. They voted for it when it passed hoping the Senate would derail the measure, showing reluctance to support direct primaries then and now.
A conference committee report argues politicians avoid backing direct nominations, fearing renomination prospects in conventions. The text suggests a tacit understanding in both General Assembly branches to block legislation affecting next year’s primaries and questions whether a July 1 direct primaries law will pass, noting any revived attempt would be a gain.
The Rockford Republic argues that Republican inaction on direct plurality primaries risks empowering Democrats who support nominating all candidates by direct vote. The piece claims reform will curb conventions and political bosses, urging Illinois voters to press for direct primaries, even if it requires a Democratic legislature to achieve it.
The spring session failed to pass an anti rail pass within state limits and the fall session corrected defects in a salary bill proposing pay of 1000 per two years for Senators and Representatives. The anti pass bill remains dormant as lawmakers face public scrutiny over perquisites and reform.
A humorous dialogue pasted from a periodical featuring Thanksgiving banter about doctor visits saving for savings and stage ambitions. It includes exchanges on meek inheritances, a tailor boasting service years, and a running joke about a malfunctioning internal machine. Fragments skimmed from a humorous page with social commentary and character glimpses.
The article argues direct primaries have met strong public demand and shows legislative responsiveness to the poplar call around the Oglesby bill. It contends voter frustration with nominating trusts will outpace political maneuvering as the idea spreads, highlighting public pressure over party control.
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