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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
2
In his closing Illinois legislature message Governor Altgeld rails at newspapers, saying they have scored him mercilessly and that his last message will be his final one. The piece notes the Journal’s Freeport publication details and dates.
The piece argues banks failing are due to dishonest officers, not the Republican platform or prosperity claims. It criticizes Governor Altgeld for broad pardons and hopes Governor Tanner acts sparingly. It calls for a board of pardons to relieve governors from appeals by criminals' supporters.
The text argues that weak banks run fraudulently should fail to protect the public. Directors must direct properly or shut down. Widespread failure weeds out undisciplined banks and benefits the public, praising conservative honest banking as essential.
The piece praises John P. Altgeld for reorganizing the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee to his will and predicts his continued influence at national levels. It warns that if Altgeld controls the next Democratic platform the Republicans would gain victory due to a platform seen as anarchic.
A Republican rebels and allies with the Democratic minority to seize control of the Chicago Drainage Board and seeks a tax levy over 3 million dollars for drainage. Former president Eckhart argues the board has funds to finish the canal and warns against taxation against public wishes. The legislature should reject any levy driven by political deals and boodle.
The article argues that since the Whig and then Republican parties formed the nation has not had peace while a protective tariff avoided treasury deficits. It claims Democratic low tariffs caused deficits and high interest payments, citing Buchanan and the late 19th century. It notes Cleveland and McKinley tariff changes led to renewed government borrowing.
Speech extols Republican plan to repeal the Democratic Wilson tariff bill and reestablish a protective revenue tariff. Claims sheriff will be idle, people busy, sorrow flee, and happiness return. Discourse frames economic distress as caused by the Wilson policy and politics as national remedy.
The speaker argues for greater government revenue and more American jobs under Republican policy. They condemn borrowing from English sources and call for a protectionist tariff to fund the government, end foreign labor dependence, and ensure Americans are employed at American wages by a March Congressional session and a July tariff bill.
A critique argues the oath binding Illinois senators with a hard line pledge to avoid bribes is insulting to honest lawmakers. It notes public charges in Springfield that the legislature is run by boodlers seeking bribes and calls for the record to prove or dispel the accusation.
In 1898 a letter from Senator John Sherman argues Republicans must restore power and a tariff for revenue and protection to keep the gold reserve secure. He defends maintaining United States notes in circulation backed by the government, noting their convenience and the specie standard since 1879, despite the Wilson tariff of 1894.
In Virginia a Richmond Times piece defends the National banking system while arguing for local, poorly backed bank notes. The editor contends strong currency benefits rural regions and warns that a system returning to state banks would keep money within local circuits and prevent circulation nationwide.
A list of worship times and locations across several denominations. Christian Science holds services at 10:45 a.m. in Fry's block room 10 with a Friday evening session at 7:30. Grace Episcopal Temple offers Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. and prayers at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Oak Street Church lists services and Sunday school. Revival meetings and youth events noted at multiple churches.
Henry Gilbert of Winslow visited Chicago while many townsfolk planned events this week. Miss Irene Place will open her kindergarten Monday, and the Catholic Order of Forrester officers will be installed tonight. Multiple clubs met, prizewinners announced, and a February poultry fair in Winslow was planned. The Dixon Sun noted a Freeport entertainment and a pension bill discussion, with detailed local society updates and veterans' reminiscences.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cures all forms of headache and habitual constipation by toning the bowels. It asserts permanent relief and urges purchase of large bottles for fifty cents at Mert & Burrell's drug store.
Alva Dunn of the junior class won first prize in the high school oratorical contest held last evening before a large audience. James Best took second, with Della Palmer third. Performances included the Glee club, mandolin numbers, and recitations by Lester Brady and Edward Sibley, all praised by judges.
Lena January notes Mrs Frank Houser visits Warren and Mrs Piper returns to Chicago. Mrs HE McCarthy goes to Freeport to her home. Thomas Fleming travels to Freeport to visit son J K P Fleming. Capt Winters of Eleroy attends G A R meeting. Edith Hayman visits Lulu Sawyer. Wm R Goddard Poat G A R holds annual installation at opera house with officers named. A short program, song, refreshments, social time. Mr and Mrs Will Kailey welcome a daughter Wednesday.
G Gaillouette of Bea versville credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing la grippe after other physicians failed. He says after three bottles he recovered to be up and about. The store offers a free trial at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
Local grocer Schulz advertises 24,000 square feet of floor space and claims the largest store in town. List prices compare favorably to rivals on sugar, coffee, flour, crackers, canned goods, staples, and meats, claiming notably lower rates on items such as white star flour, New York cream cheese, Mocha and Java coffee, and Armour's bacon.
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