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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1897
Page
2
The Freeport Daily Journal printed daily except Sundays under Journal Printing Company at No. 92 Chicago Street. It is entered at Freeport Post Office as second class matter. January 23, 1897.
Rockford Republic field correspondent reports the Republican party plans a debate reducing debt instead of increasing it and promises prosperity for all. It notes Senatorial prospects for Mr. Hitt, suggesting wider statewide recognition could have aided his Illinois Senate bid.
A special session of Congress is to be called in the middle of March to begin restoring good times. The note says it takes longer to build up than to tear down, with the people laying the foundation in November and the building to be completed.
In his inaugural address Governor Tanner urges a speedy law to authorize borrowing a quarter million dollars to prevent the state credit from deteriorating as Democrats take power and the treasury empties.
Matt Quay and Tom Platt secured Senate seats by backing allies Penrose and self, while John R. Tanner failed to seize control in Springfield, missing a path to the Senate as era of party bosses shaped outcomes.
The statement notes that voters did not choose a specific tariff rate but endorsed revising tariffs to protect American labor and provide work at American wages, a policy the Republican party intends to pursue.
Congressman Hopkins moves from Washington to Springfield to enter a Senate race and then hops back to Washington amid clashes with Governor Tanner Col Blswood of DeKalb hops onto Tanner Hopkins resumes stance on the Wilson bill after caucus nomination.
A majority of Cook County Republican legislators were barred from boss conferences, likened to cattle driven through stock yards. They finally stampeded into Mason's camp, shattering the machine. every boss owner secured an office except Madden, deemed the brainiest and most honorable in the outfit.
Senator Aspinwall, longtime manager for Mr. Hitt in Springfield, is praised for discretion, skill, and extensive legislative contacts. His integrity and ability earn esteem across the state as he prepares to influence future Republican conventions and conferences.
At Springfield fairgrounds a Poland China hog sale had 50 hogs sold for an average of 251 50. The top price reached 710 for a hog from Klever's Model line bought by Bobrer of Danville. G. Hornady of Ft. Scott Kan bought another Klever’s Model offspring. Several animals brought over 100 and eleven over 300. The sale featured brown breeders and spirited bidding throughout.
Attendance from Misolasions i Kentucky Inoi ana Ohio Wisconsin Igan Minnesota Dakota Nosa Iowa Meeas Missouri Illinois. Auctioneers Gol M F Wood Lincoln Neb Col J W Sparks Marshall Mo icol 8 doreau Mechan i D P Mofacke Paxton feaburg Co Col W S Mortman Williamsville. The "meal's record of any previous hog sale ever held was an average of 134 per head. Prices realized far exceeded this and will be hard to beat.
On January 12 in Springfield the commission members including Col H E Rives Col E A Blodgett Major W E B Carlin Edgar D Swain Col J G Everest and Gen Smith D Atkins presented resignations to Governor Tanner who refused to accept any. The group urged continuation of work. Monuments to Illinois regiments line Chickamauga field and work there nearly done, but Chattanooga field work not yet begun.
After Mason was nominated at the Springfield Republican caucus, speakers including Congressmen Hitt and Hopkins spoke, then a leading Republican praised Hitt as the ideal Senator though largely unknown to Illinois voters. He campaigned with dignity, expanded his alliances, and earned admiration across the state despite entering late and lacking legislative ties.
The piece lauds Hon. William E. Mason for his faithful Republican service and election as United States Senator. It contrasts him with party bosses, notes his popularity in Illinois, and predicts he will uphold Republican principles, while acknowledging a prior preference for Congressman Hitt. It ends with a farewell salute to Senator Mason.
The passage notes Democrats drew unfair Illinois districts, boasting control even with a large GOP majority. Courts refused intervention, but a near 150,000 GOP landslide ousted Democrats from both chambers. Republicans now must redraw districts to be equal in population and compact in form.
The text argues that Democrats gerrymandered the state and asserts Republicans must rectify by redrawing districts honestly. It predicts action will occur and urges immediate redistricting to serve duty and honor.
The piece discusses Governor Tanner’s proposal for free uniform textbooks funded by the state. It argues practical obstacles, favors local school boards choosing books, and questions using prison labor for book production. It also comments on political figures Hitt and Mason, and the outlook for Senatorial chances.
Mr Hitt exits the state senatorial campaign with honor and broadest circles of friends, gaining reputation beyond his Washington capital base. Now serving his eighth consecutive Congress term, he is praised for his speech to the Republican caucus and his call for emancipation of the Senate from its thrall.
Freeport churches schedule Sunday and Week revival events with multiple denominations listed. Christian Science services at 10:45 a m in Fry's block room 10, plus Friday 7:30 p m. Episcopal Holy Communion 8:00 a m with morning prayer 10:30 a m. Evening prayers 7:30 p m. Memorial Lutheran 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m by W.8. Dysinger. Second Presbyterian 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m, sermons on The Glory of Christ's Kingdom and At the Red Sea. People’s Church 7:30 p m with talks by George Brayton Penney. First Methodist Episcopal services at 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m, Epworth League 7:30 p m. Oak St Church 9:00 Sunday School, 10:30 and 7:30 preaching, revival all week. First Presbyterian 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m The Impregnable Rock and Rising after a great Fall. Baptist 10:30 and 7:30 with Bible School noon and B Y P U 6:30. Trinity 10:30 and 7:30 with K L C E 6:30. German M E 9:15 Sunday School, 10:30 and 7:30 sermons, Revival with W H Rolfing. Salem Evangelical 10:30 and 7:30 with Revival themes The Sluggard's Harvest. Sundays feature morning sermons and evening services across congregations.
Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters for female troubles. If not, get a bottle and relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure of female complaints, giving strength to the organs. If you lack appetite, constipation, headache, fainting spells or nervousness, sleeplessness, irritable or melancholy, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use, Only 50 cents at Emmert & Burrell's drug store.
Tonight only at the Journal office readers can examine the Weekly Inter Ocean's revised encyclopedic dictionary. Pay what you can and take it at half price, with payment arranged to suit the buyer.
An advertisement offers papering services at low prices claiming substantial savings versus estimates. It touts completing two rooms for Abe at under half the competition, with a money-back qualifier of fifty dollars if not provable. It lists paper quality from 20 cents up and mentions drop cloths, ingrains, moulding, and Freeport Illinois location.
A Mishawaka resident lauds Paine's celery compound claiming rapid relief from severe rheumatic pain after two physicians failed. The letter says he regained mobility, lost weight gained 20 pounds, and now works daily. Wife also notes nervousness improved. author urges readers to seek verified testimonials and warns against inferior products.
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