Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Freeport Daily Journal in Freeport, Illinois

We have 16,534,107 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1899

Page

6

Mason Defends Consent of the Governed in Senate Debate

Senator Mason of Illinois denounces governing nations without their consent and laments expansion while quoting the maxim all just powers of government are derived from the consent of the governed. He warns against taxation without representation and urges respect for self-government amid imperial policy debates.

Mason Republican Party Geain Philippines Cuba Columbia

Postmaster General Soundness of Philippine Policy

Postmaster General Emory Smith addressed the Contemporary Club in Philadelphia on United States expansion in the Philippines. He defended ongoing American rule, the Monroe Doctrine, and argued self government would follow from continued U S presence, dismissing opponents as artificial critics while warning against returning the islands to Spain or handing them to other powers.

Philadelphia Emory Smith Philippines Spain

Senator Mason Questions Liberty for Filipinos in Debate

Senator Mason argues against imperial imposition in the Philippine question. He challenges liberty by gun, notes American troops off Iloilo, and questions civilizing missions and bought sovereignty. He cites Tammany Hall, postmasters, trusts, and Gettysburg rhetoric to warn against hypocrisy.

Philippines Mason Iloilo Tammany Hall North Carolina South Carolina Ilinois Lincoln Philippine Spain Washington

Mason Delivers Forceful Senate Address for Hour

Mason occupied the attention of the senate for an hour and twenty minutes. His keen sabres and unconventional but forceful style of oratory held the attendees throughout, keeping Als listeners focused on his argument and rhetoric.

Washington Mason Hilnots Senate United States

Needy in his old age Gen Palmer losing sight and hearing

Springfield Illinois January 11 Gen John M Palmer once a 1896 presidential candidate and former senator has nearly lost sight in his right eye and his hearing is impaired. He has withdrawn from active law practice to write reminiscences and a history of Illinois bench and bar. Friends fear for his finances and aim to urge Senator Cullom to secure a lifetime pension of about 100 dollars monthly. Gen Palmer is now 82.

Springfield Ihs Bench and Bar of Illinois Cullom Congress Gen. Palmer

Wisconsin caucus picks leaders for legislative bodies

Madison Wis Jan 11 The legislative assembly caucus chose George H Ray of LaCrosse as speaker W A Nowell of Milwaukee as chief clerk and James H Agen of West Superior as sergeant at arms In the senate caucus L W Thayer of Ripen was chosen president pro tem Walter I Howser of Mondovi chief clerk and C A Pettibone of Oconomowac sergeant at arms

Madison Wis Legislative Assembly George H. Ray LaCrosse W. A. Nowell Milwaukee James H. Agen West Superior Senate L.W. Thayer Ripen Walter I. Howser Mondovi Cc. A. Pettibone Oconomowac Sergreant-At-Arms

Zeese Company President Killed In Railroad Station Fall

Alexander Zeese president of the Zeese Company photo process engravers and a familiar figure to printers nationwide was instantly killed at the Northwestern railway station. He slipped on a stair and fell twelve feet to the paving, breaking his back.

Chicago Alexander Zeese Zeese Company United States Yeese Northwestern

Brother-in-law of Kansas cattle king reaches Fort Worth

Charles Baumnaugh, brother-in-law of Grant C. Gillett, the fugitive cattle king of Kansas, arrived in Fort Worth from Mexico after meeting with Gillett. Gillett remains in Juarez across the border from El Paso and plans to return to the United States within about thirty days.

Fort Worth Tex Charles Baumnaugh Grant C. Gillett Kansas Mexico Gillett Juarez Fal Paso United States

Harris named minister to Austria replacing Tower

Addison C Harris of Indianapolis, a leading Indiana lawyer and Buller college alumnus, was appointed minister to Austria yesterday. He succeeds Charlemagne Tower, who is named ambassador to Russia. Harris is a native Hoosier and prominent state figure.

Washington Addison C Harris Austria Charlemagne Tower Russia Indianapolis Indiana Buller College

Dingley Condition Stable with Minor Improvement

Washington dispatch reports Representative Dingley showing no material change in condition yesterday. He was a touch more comfortable and his nervousness slightly abated, with officials noting he is not appreciably worse.

Washington Dingley

Eloping couple among wreck victims in New Jersey

Shamokin Pennsylvania reports George Josephs aged 17 and May Schminkey aged 18 were victims of the West Dunellen railroad wreck while eloping to New York to wed. Cleveland dispatch notes Bob Fitzsimmons vows to fight Sharkey within three weeks if a $10 side bet is posted.

Shamokin George Josephs May Schminkey West Dunellen N. J New York Cleveland Bob Fitzsimmons Sharkey West Dunnellen Mr. Josephs Bound Brook James Bond Tehigh

Ohio Mine Workers Feud Resurfaces at Convention

At Pittsburg on January 11 the United Mine Workers convened amid renewed accusations of unfairness in credentials. Ohio delegates withdrew for an investigation prompting tension as ex-President McBride and other leaders denied the charges. Dolan and Lewis urged proof while Mitchell and Ryan clashed over funding and proof.

Pittsburg United Mine Workers Ratchford Mitchell Pearce Iseenan Committee On Credentials Oldo McBride Ohio Lst T. J. Lewis Ryan Illinois Dolan McKay Columbus

Harmony and investigations mark early union meeting

The credentials committee reported 627 delegates with split by state totals and a district investigation panel chosen to audit books. Ohio seeks to challenge President Ratchford’s eligibility, while other items include a West Dunnel len collision toll and U S senate race openings in Madison.

Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Indiana Indian Territory Arkansas Kansas Michigan West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Town Alabama Committee On Ratchford National Industrial Commission

Nervous Dyspepsia and Stuart's Tablets Endorsement

A promotional piece explains nervous dyspepsia as a stomach issue not a nerve problem and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for sour stomach gas loss of appetite and related symptoms. It includes a testimonial from Prof Henry W Becker and a religious worker’s endorsement, noting 50 cent full size packages and a free stomach diseases booklet.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich Henry W. Becker St. Louis Mission Board German Methodist Church Harbor and Wharf Commission

Butterfly Migration Across Isthmus of Panama

The annual butterfly migration across the Isthmus of Panama begins with scattered sightings in late June and builds to a sky nearly obscured by many thousands of frail insects by mid July.

Panama

Healthful work or painful breath and female health

An advertorial piece argues that housework is ideal for healthy women but pain signals serious conditions in the delicate female organs. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe permanent remedy, inviting readers to mail 21 stamps for a free Medical Advisor from the Buffalo association. Also notes San Juan lodging costs and Spanish building rules to control dust and water contamination.

Hoe Dr. Pierce World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo N.Y San Juan Orto Risa

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cited For Pneumonia Prevention

During past grippe epidemics pneumonia followed many colds until use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The remedy counteracts cold or grippe to prevent pneumonia and is advertised as the best for bad colds and grippe. Every bottle warranted. For sale by Emmert & Burrell.

Chamberlain Emmert & Burrell

LSVORTA Trademark Inquiry Reaches Signature Issue

A garbled OCR fragment references LSVORTA and the phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought, noting a signature issue and potential trademark matter. The readable bits imply a legal or branding context but lack concrete dates or entities to confirm a full event.

Sharkey Knocks Out McCoy After Ten Round Battle

In a dramatic ten round fight Sharkey proves superior in ring craft and power, dropping the Kid McCoy with heavy body blows and a final left to the neck after a gripping exchange. Referee Hurst counts McCoy out as Sharkey presses the attack near the ropes.

Bob Fitzsimmons Kid McCoy Sharkey Aoso East McCoy Twee Hurst Tom

Ten Thousand Dollars For Charity Ball And Banquet

A charity event by the Chicago Knight Templars raised ten thousand dollars. James G. Monahan named collector of internal revenue for Wisconsin's Second district. Charlemagne Tower appointed ambassador to Austria and to the Russian court. Bankers' and Merchants' Building and Japan Association of Chicago enters voluntary liquidation. Vesuvius eruption intensifies with flames and lava lighting the night sky. Comptroller Dawes allows First National Bank of Mishawaka Indiana to begin with 50000 capital. Louisiana purchase convention delegates pick St Louis for 1902 fair. Vandals steal bronze plates from Chicago Public Library lampposts. Mrs Charles MacQueenan found dead at Renton hotel San Francisco. suicide confirmed. Charlies S. Thomas inaugurated governor of Colorado. oath by Chief Justice Campbell. Carliste R Clark dishonorably discharged after court martial. Henry Bante shoots wife then kills himself. wife in hospital.

Chicago Knight Templars James G. Monahan Second Wisconsin Charlemagne Tower Austria Bankers’ and Merchants’ Building and Japan Association Dawes First National Bank Mishawaka Ind St. Louis San Francisco Charlies S. Thomas Dem Colorado Denver Campbell Carliste R. Clark Rockford Irs Illinois Sons of Veterans Henry Bante Hamilton Anne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jefferson tHad Philippinans Wisconsin Legislature Iwo Elopers File Mine Workers’ Convention Dalagates John L. Mitchell United States Senate Park Hotel House Alaska Kay State Boston Democratic State Committee Berlin Madgeburg Herr August Muller Volkstimme Henry W. Becker, A. M QUAY Keystone State Supreme Court Supreme Court Philadelphia Court of Quarter Sessions Rulng fQgainst Quay Detroit Alexander R. Currie Pingree A. E. Northrup Currie Jim Martin Jackson Mich Northrup Martin Ins William Jackson Rock Island Hines Reformatory James Sullivan Cairo State Board of Health Hall Olsen Paria Agnes Slack London World's Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Jan. i The Daily News Urea Liskov Bears the Centaur Company New York City Uncle Sam Freeport Light & Fuel Co Stephenson St California Oregon Chicago, Union Pacific and North-Western Line Chicago & North-Western Railway Van Lour John Erfert Wm.clement Freeport, Ill Gnith Prem Ns Monroe ST Smith Premier Chicago, Till
Search Courier

Search the Freeport Daily Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Freeport Daily Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication