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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1906
Page
4
B G Cooper and Thomas C Shaffer announce their candidacies for county treasurer, subject to Republican primaries. The notice states the positions and implies a forthcoming primary decision.
B F Brubaker announces candidacy for sheriff of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries. Emergence of Everolson also declares run for sheriff in same county under Republican primary process.
A fragmented election notice lists several names including W. H. Shons William W. Krape and J. D. Shaffer announcing candidacy for the Illinois General Assembly. It notes their runs are subject to Republican primary voters in the Twelfth district and requests support.
Henry Ritzman announces his bid for County Superintendent of Schools subject to Republican primaries. The statement positions Ritzman as a GOP candidate and outlines his campaign as pending primary selection.
Governor De Neen signals a softened stance on a proposed 20 percent reduction in freight rates across Illinois railroads with some freight classes to be exempted from the cut. The change indicates a more limited scope and potential adjustments to the policy.
The Pennsylvania railroad declines to grant passes to politicians and explains the policy with a New Year greeting citing select biblical verses. The message emphasizes that passes will not be issued, quoting passages about passing and fees.
A report explains publishers issue mileage tickets to railroads limiting use to those connected with the publishing business. The transaction charges railroads for advertising mileage and newspapers for advertising space. Tickets are issued to prove advertising revenue tied to travel.
A quote comments on the need for skilled gunners who can hit the mark. It notes Russian ships not understanding how to fire the engines, and emphasizes that shots that count are those that hit. The text mentions the navy expending millions on target practice to ensure effectiveness in war.
Railroad chiefs, initially willing to break the law by offering rebates, now fear jail and fines under President Roosevelt. They reportedly agree to abide by the law and notify the Interstate Commerce Commission of any violations to gain business. The move is seen as a prudent shift, with the public likely to credit the president.
Illinois figures dominate early U S congressional leadership with Joseph G Cannon Speaker of the House Robert R itt and Shelby M Cullom heading major committees. The piece notes Illinois has held a more prominent position in Congress than ever before and criticizes inexperienced replacements.
The 1906 state tax rate is 50 cents per $100 of assessed property value, slightly higher than 1905. Valuation last year was about 44,088, with taxes 55 cents per $100, reflecting adjustments from prior wartime debt and national repayments. The text notes the lowest ten year level and equity in valuation.
A brief price note states the current rate as 66 cents and recalls a two year ago level of 68 cents. The fragment also mentions certificates or certs in passing without additional context.
Hon William J Calhoun former envoy to Cubs and South America writes to the Paris Beacon from Chicago December 21 1905 declaring his frank support for the re election of Senator Cullom. He praises Culloms experience conservatism and public service while noting age poverty and graft concerns in the era.
In a Washington interview Hon Joseph G Cannon defends the country as improving daily. He rejects claims the nation is retrograding or turning monarchic, arguing the people are better, more honest and moral, and equally strong in elections as in the past.
Gossip in the East suggests President Roosevelt might seek the U S Senate when his term ends March 4 1909 aligning with Senator Platts term. There is chatter he would still shape public affairs, while others claim Wellman and Watterson predict a presidential nomination or Harvard presidency after White House tenure.
Henry Clews notes farmer prosperity as the main driver of current national business. Secretary Wilson puts farm wealth at 6.415 billion dollars for 1905, up 256 million from 1904 and 498 million from 1903. Crop values rise across corn hay cotton wheat, lifting farm values and boosting western and southern economies.
The text notes that eight equal to about $80 per person including every man woman and child, and claims American filmmers earned wealth in one year equal to the entire capital stock of American railroads and nearly ten times their net earnings, calling the growth astonishing.
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes the cost of the postal service for the coming year nears 200 million dollars. It recalls Benjamin Franklin running the department from his Third Street office and locking the mails in an iron box. The piece argues that railways, steam, and printing power have driven vast growth in the service and in media. It urges economies to bridge the deficit, including cutting government printing waste and curbing franking abuses, while noting postage rates remain appropriate and two American cents equal an English penny.
A 1860 cargo of 500 to 600 enslaved people landed at Savannah and was sold in Augusta. The writer and Col William Youngblood recall seeing some of them in 1864 65, with prices ranging from 300 to 800 dollars. The piece argues Lincoln’s 1860 election ended the Atlantic slave trade and began a new birth of freedom, freeing six million enslaved people at great cost.
In Stephenson County a special election will be held Tuesday January 16 to elect a County Treasurer to complete the term of the late Mr Elsesser. His daughter served as deputy and was favored by many Republicans and Democrats alike, but political shifts and a legal ruling prevented the board from appointing a successor. The attorney general of Illinois ruled the board had no power to appoint a replacement.
The Democratic committee criticizes the special election for County Treasurer on January 16 and endorses Republican candidate Oscar Elsesser. It notes Democratic influence in Freeport and urges Republicans to turnout to prevent a Democratic victory, stressing the deputy appointment and family aid by the deceased treasurer’s son.
The bloodstone is an opaque form of quartz with a deep green color and red spots. The quartz consists of pure silica and the red specks come from iron oxide dispersed throughout the stone.
Some papers nicknamed Mr LaFollette the kid senator facetiously while noting the new senator aims to butt in like a full grown Billy goat, reflecting public commentary on his political style.
Governor LaFollette has resigned. Wisconsin moves forward smoothly as if nothing happened. The remark reflects on leaders who believe the world needs them to govern at all levels.
A brief quip notes Yates’s clash with machine methods and political bosses. hints at insider knowledge about a state machine, suggesting Richard could reveal valuable insights if he shares what he knows.
A fragment notes corrupt lawyers convicted and Sing Sing recruitment by four teen additions from New York since the last mayoralty election. It quotes Josh Billings on honesty as the best card and suggests many men cannot play it right every time.
The Lincoln News Herald notes Billy Lori Mer’s placement on the congressional agricultural committee may reflect his landscape skills in district layout. It suggests he could be seen as a farmer due to his excellent plum crop, described as semi annual.
The Madison Journal predicts Senator LaFollette will electrify the nation with his forthcoming Potomac river investigation report presented before the senate committee which he is to chair. The paper urges trust in LaFollette for delivering a stirring oratory on what may seem ordinary.
The St. Louis Republic editorially reports that the entire Democratic delegation from Illinois in the present Congress supports the measure for a deep waterway connecting St. Louis and Chicago. The Tripolis delegation is led by Henry T. Rainey of the 20th district.
An estate agent told a prospective female tenant she could have a flat at a certain rent if she repainted and redecorated it herself. A typist omitted a small word, causing the applicant to be informed she could occupy the flat provided she repainted and redecorated herself.
A morale boost text emphasizes cheerfulness as a key force that strengthens the whole person, multiplies effort, and renews life. It asserts no one fails while maintaining optimism, smiling, and a positive attitude through misfortune and uncertainty, predicting eventual victory.
Andrew Carnegie enjoys wealth but finds greater joy in occasional success as a speaker and writer. He would rather be counted among artists, musicians, or authors than millionaires, and the applause at the Mark Twain dinner highlighted his clever speech.
Fragmentary reflection argues wealth grants power but warns virtue in wealth may be ill used. It contends that some people value possessions more than moral progress, suggesting harm lies in pursuing riches over wiser ends.
A reader hears a fragmentary exchange between sisters and brothers about a blue hat birds music and a cloistered winter, with reminiscences of a crowing rooster and dinner visits. The text shows dialogue tags and partial phrases.
A brief exhortation to greet neighbors with a smile and maintain optimism. It urges cheerful conduct, helping others, and viewing life positively despite hardships, suggesting kindness brightens both giver and receiver.
Comment notes a Columbia College student living in a tool shed due to lack of funds. The piece suggests the student may surpass peers with wealthier backgrounds after graduation and emphasizes that hardship can foster future achievement rather than predict failure.
A Scottish servant girl, eager for a job, takes a post without a recommendation. She discovers a book that names her as Bridget M Ginty instead of Sarah Brown, and calmly explains the name discrepancy to her employer, saying it fits.
In dialect humor, Farmer Foddershucks recounts how politicians tried to pressure him in Washington. A slick senator offered a big book to register him, but he replies that he already registered at home last fall and suspects attempts to trap him into repetition.
A concise comparison shows 1805 had no steamships, railways, telegraphs, or ocean cables. By 1905 the globe features 18 000 steam vessels 500 000 miles of railways over 1 000 000 miles of land telegraph more than 200 000 miles of ocean cables and 6 000 000 000 annual telephone messages with half in the United States.
Henry R. Hertz and wife place a trust deed with Union Trust to secure a five year loan of 10000 at 5 percent. The property includes their home at 628 Hoyne avenue and a 65 by 125 foot parcel at the northwest corner of Potomac street and Washtenaw avenue. Funds are to be paid by Hertz to the state as restitution related to the certified bond fund. The deed covers the amount Hertz received in excess of the governor’s view of his legal emoluments during his treasurership.
The feeding expert measured corn pork outputs. One bushel of corn yields ten and a half pounds of pork. Experiments show fifty pounds of corn fed ground and fermented produce seventeen pounds of pork, fifty pounds fed whole and raw produce ten pounds of pork, and forty pounds of corn fed cooked and fermented produce twenty pounds of pork.
London Tit-Bits notes Mr Hardhitter campaigned on alleged incompetence and extravagant spending by the council, publicly exposing faults. He failed to win, and a longtime friend defected to the opposing side at the last moment. The friend explained the deal was too much about him to send him to such a dishonest group.
A discussion urges a free field in the upcoming primary for senator, rejecting federal or state control to strengthen the Republican party. Wisconsin rail? No. Senator McKenzie of JoDaviess county says he will consider the primary vote as binding. The passage questions how other senators and candidates for representative would pledge to represent the people’s will as expressed at the polls.
The piece argues for keeping Senator Cullom, citing Lincoln's adage and noting railroad rate legislation as the main issue. It predicts a long conflict, with railroads set to fight and the administration needing strong Senate support amid a belligerent Senate.
A partial OCR reads as a fragmentary note mentioning a father, sinter, and a ministry related to railroads. The legible terms indicate a transportation context with organizational references and unclear surrounding text.
Of the number of immigrants arriving in the past year, over three quarters stayed in six states, with New York and Pennsylvania alone receiving more than half. Many Italians and southern Europeans intend to return home after earning a modest sum to live comfortably in their birthplaces.
Mrs A J Stanley of Lincoln Kansas wins 260 from a Boston firm for the best answer to the question What constitutes success Her essay praises a life well lived laughed often and loved much gaining respect of intelligent minds love of children and leaving the world better through art or acts of kindness The prize underscores moral achievement over wealth or fame.
The text notes President Roosevelt’s confidence in Senator Cullom as the main proponent of railroad rate legislation. It asserts Cullom’s integrity and broad respect among Senate colleagues, cabinet members, and foreign representatives at the capital.
Poem fragment extols loyal hearts brave spirits and pure souls, urging readers to give their best to the world. It emphasizes reciprocity, faith, and honor as virtues that return to those who share kindness and love. The verses reference giving and receiving, with a moral call to act selflessly.
A boy at seventeen can choose to be a burden on society or a useful, successful man. If he lacks ambition and contentedly drifts, he may settle for minor work, evading effort. With drive, he can pursue growth physically mentally and morally and rise into wider usefulness and achievement regardless of upbringing.
The piece argues intelligence pays as much for farmers as for merchants and professionals. It cites productive northwest farms where owners keep books, track expenses, know costs and profits, read books and magazines, and apply systematic management with fertilizer. The column claims yearly gains from combining brains with brawn.
The author argues Secretary Root should replace the spoils system with a merit based consular service. He praises Root for organizational skill shown in the War Department and predicts a strong, lasting reform in the State Department.
A fable scene unfolds with the Cat and the Fox discussing politics in the forest. Reynard boasts a thousand tricks to outwit foes, while Mrs Puss considers the peril ahead as tensions rise between crafty figures.
Fragmented OCR describes a scene where a cat climbs a tree to escape hounds and observe a fox named Reynard. The text mentions a pack of dogs, a single shift, and uncertain warnings as characters react to danger with evasive actions and readiness for further events.
In a conversation with The News-Herald editor a state circuit judge described the hardships of his work. He cited sentencing, divorce decisions, and child custody as particularly heartrending duties, recalling a divorce case with seven children split between parents and marked by deep distress.
The report notes Governor Yates received 30000 dollars as his first fee in the Caleb Powers murder case. It claims about 60000 dollars was raised and shared between Yates and Ex Governor Frank Black of New York, with ad bureau sympathy and subscription efforts aiding Powers.
A collection of wry exchanges and banter about luck being the seventh son. Jokes feature Uncle Allen Sparks and Upgardson, with quips on cars versus carriages, slander lawsuits, and a cook gift story. The Doctor and Professor add light, pointed observations.
From the Dispatch resemble an account of ex-State Treasurer Wulff of Chicago facing indictment for violating lottery laws and accusations of financial misconduct during his tenure. The letter recalls a Springfield convention, a deputy claim, and the discussion of campaign spending as a motive, noting Wulff’s alleged wealth from fees and the charged political climate.
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