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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
4
The item notes a Freeport Daily Journal publication from January 9 1897 issued by the Journal Printing Company mailed by carrier and entered at the Freeport Illinois post office as second class matter. It lists pricing and delivery details for daily editions excluding Sundays.
The text comments on the phrase new woman in fiction as a vile take and notes Governor Altgeld may return to Chicago politics after his term ends. It mentions a Republican Senatorial caucus likely in Springfield on January 14 to choose a successor to General Palmer. It also critiques Tennessee's Centennial celebration plan in Nashville, dubbing it a fraud and urging postponement until after an honest election.
The candidate Bryan campaigns on a free silver platform, charging $8000 per lecture, but the tour is a flat failure. He self-nominates for President in 1900, yet the effort is deemed unlikely to gain serious consideration as a presidential candidate again.
The Republican party vows to revise the tariff to restore Protection and Reciprocity. It pledges to protect American industry, open new markets for Americans, produce abundant revenue, and restore prosperity, asserting a tariff will achieve these goals.
The piece argues for Congressman Hitt as General Palmer's successor, noting his education training and experience as best qualified among discussed candidates. It condemns the Chicago National Bank failure, blaming directors for poor oversight and Hammond's risky investments that led to ruin and his death by suicide, contrasting with prudent board action.
Governor Tanner will be inaugurated in Springfield on Monday January 11 with a display by military and civic groups ending in a grand ball. Weather may hinder the celebration. The piece compares Jefferson’s plain 1801 inauguration to modern pageantry, noting times have changed.
The Pekin Post cites 1870 Chicago population at 300000 and valuation at 276 million, claiming current figures exceed 1.5 million and real plus personal valuation is 114 percent below 1870. The Post alleges widespread city governance corruption, noting only eight council members possibly clean, yet suspecting even those eight.
The Centralia Sentinel argues that the senator from Illinois must represent the entire state, including Marion and Cook Counties, not be bound to any single county. It stresses the holder should be a representative of all residents, not a county’s choice alone.
The text condemns Madden as not representing the state well, calling for men of ability, honor and integrity as neighbors and as the newspapers describe him. It emphasizes a demand for worthy leadership and moral standards in public service.
Daily outlook grows that the Republican majority in the House will refrain from taking any steps this session that could push toward war with Spain. They favor letting President McKinley and the upcoming fifty-fifth Congress decide, aiming to protect both patriotism and the nation’s domestic recovery.
Henry Ollews of New York notes a steady closing week in Wall Street led by Western bank failures and optimism over the Cuban situation. He stresses western banks remain broadly sound, with Minnesota lenders tied to lumber and suspensions viewed as local, not systemic.
A Democrat Controller Eckels contrasts Secretary Carlisle while recounting the national bank system's strength. He cites 5,053 banks since inception, with only 323 placed in receivership through wars, panics, and Bryan campaigns, claiming receivers paid about 75 percent of claims and praising the sector's stability.
United States Senator-elect S. D. McEnery of Louisiana, chosen to succeed Blanchard on March 4, declares in an interview he favors protective tariff measures if they boost revenue and country benefit. He argues for industry protection, notes Southern need, and says Democrats may join Republicans to revise tariffs.
The article argues lawmakers should hear from importers and American manufacturers before tariff decisions. It cites President Harrison on Democrats as maxims students and Republicans as markets students. It asserts that higher tariffs lower consumer prices through American production and competition.
RiversidE Cal Jan 4 Editor Freeport Journal we arrived here Saturday Jan 2 after a three day journey from Chicago southern California is pleasant flowers bloom palms magnolias and oranges grow everywhere orange crop quality good though not as abundant as last year station shipped 450 carloads with 1500 more to ship this season cool nights down to thirty but fruits unharmed D O BTOVER
A Rockford Republic report cites a close McKinley ally predicting Col. Tom Lawler will be the next pension commissioner. The unnamed source says the president-elect has discussed appointments with Lawler, and the move would be highly popular among Grand Army supporters. Also a health ad promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a cure for indigestion with general symptoms listed.
In last night’s billiard tournament two matches were completed with Douglas Pattison defeating Addison Bidwell and Albert Barnes. The event continues with more games expected tonight as players vie for top honors.
Cherry Blossom Camp R N A adopts resolutions praising Bila M Turner as a neighbor and Christian. They express sympathy to her family, note her virtues and love, announce a 30 day charter drape, and send copies to the family minutes and daily papers. Committee: Exxia D Rich Notre R Troy Erta BE Degon.
In Freeport a dry goods department advertises 200 remaining jackets for women girls and children at deep discounts. Prices range from 1.98 to 14.90 for various puffed kersey and Irish frieze jackets, with sale items on fur capes hosiery underwear and notions. Also features cut lace curtains blankets towels and a wide selection of canned goods and pantry staples at reduced prices.
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