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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
4
An Afficia label is issued to the Freeport Journal by an international type association in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
On June 30 1906 Uncle Sam held a treasury surplus of twenty five million six hundred ninety three thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. The message notes his comfortable financial position under a Republican administration.
An old case details Captain Alfred Dreyfus of France who was convicted of treason in 1894. It is claimed he suffered from a conspiracy and false testimony, and he is restored to his army rank. Complete justice would demand execution of all conspirators as criminals.
The group advocates re electing United States Senator Cullom of Illinois citing his long Senate service, influence, and proven integrity. They argue he can do more for Illinois and the nation than any new candidate.
President Roosevelt warns against judging men by purse rather than character. He urges standing by decent people regardless of wealth and opposing those who are not, with no vengeance, to keep the republic strong.
The passage lauds the Republican Party as the nation’s reforming force. It claims fifty years of constructive conscience and wisdom, credits Republicans in states and at Washington with addressing evil conditions, and asserts the party’s clear, vigorous, and constructive action will complete reforms.
The Drydock Dewey, built in this country and towed across the Atlantic via Suez to the Philippines, can float the largest U S warship for hull repairs. When water is pumped out, the vessel sits on the ways for repairs and sails out under its own power when rewatered. Its arrival protects the fleet by avoiding two-ocean crossings for drydock services.
The leaflet series by the Chicago History Teachers Association, edited by Edwin Earle Sparks, describes Father Marquette’s 1673 journey from Green Bay via Fox River, Wisconsin and Arkansas rivers to Lake Michigan, covering about 2500 miles in 120 days. It notes Marquette as the second white observer of the Mississippi, deterred from the river’s mouth by fear of hostile natives. Desoto is mentioned as the first white sighting near the river.
The speaker reflects on vast changes over five hundred thirty three years in the valley of the Father of Waters, noting wonders and progress since early times.
The American Farmer editorial lauds Senator Shelby Cullom of Illinois as a principled public servant with integrity. It extols his role in interstate commerce law, his support for reform measures, and his reputation for good government, urging farmers and plain people to back his continued service.
The Florida Times-Union praises the United States Senate, calling it the sober second thought of the nation. It argues the body has protected constitutional government, restrained executive encroachment, and spared the South from forced bills, noting wealth does not influence its decisions.
The letter argues William Jennings Bryan will be nominated by the Democrats and run on his proven record. It asserts his record will defeat him and shows Bryan’s stance on free silver, noting abroad he accepts silver restoration as not an issue due to rising gold production. The piece warns voters have repudiated Bryan’s principles before and will do so again.
Judge Landis ruled the private track payments were improper rebates to favored shippers. The Alton road had paid out after service, inflating costs beyond tariff, signaling that paying rebates violated law and would not be tolerated.
The passage argues that during Grover Cleveland's second term the Democratic administration did not enforce the Sherman antitrust law. It claims the Democratic Attorney General declared the law inoperative in federal courts and asserts this history cannot be erased. It emphasizes that actions, not words, show what the Democrats refused to do when they wielded full government power.
The piece praises Roosevelt and GOP leaders Dillom and Allison for enforcing anti trust laws and strengthening legal action against trusts. It argues Democrats failed to enforce the Suterman anti trust law and warns they cannot win control again on the anti trust issue, claiming the Republican party stands opposed to illegal combinations of capital.
Secretary of War Taft spoke in Greensboro NC urging Republicans to gain a solid majority, while noting sensible Democrats favor protection and Roosevelt style reform against trusts. He warned that only the party of equal protection and deeds, not words, will keep the reform path. The piece reflects a campaign tone with expectations of Democratic votes remaining.
Under the new meat inspection law the date of canning must be imprinted on the can. This rule ensures traceability but fails to reveal the age of the chicken or cow used in the product.
The article recalls President Roosevelt declaring he will not run again yet notes he is a patriot to the backbone. It suggests that circumstances may alter his decision, framing his stance as firm yet potentially subject to change.
The notice urges light clothing and calm living during heat. It advises a seasonable diet and avoiding hurry. The guidance culminates in a single maxim applying to all: use common sense.
The Whiteside Sentinel endorses Hon Frank O Lowden Republican candidate for Congress. It lauds his alignment with public interests and compatibility with President Roosevelt. It asserts he will oppose trusts and corporate aggression and urges every Republican to vote for him.
The speaker recalls never seeing a bald headed woman or a woman in outrageous behavior such as waltzing in shirtsleeves with a cigar, running into saloons, fishing with a bottle, sitting drunk all day, or brandishing a coat to claim she could lick any man, declaring she is not built that way.
A retired brakeman on a new farm land hitched a mule team and tied the lines to his waist. He halted with a two hand signal but struck a stump. He was thrown over the plow and blamed the mules, yelling at them not to look back. The report comes from the Atchison Globe.
The piece argues a rude boy cannot gain respect from peers or parents. Self respect is not pride but a vow to value oneself highly and live up to it. Dignity in boys inspires admiration from those around them.
The text decries a high court ruling as a confession against the Republic of France, claiming the army was run by criminals and that successive ministries enabled their crimes. It asserts the Dreyfus trials were a mockery and the affaire stained national honor, offering scant enthusiasm for the retrospective.
Fragmentary text suggests the supreme court's decision will benefit France, with observers noting the saying better late than never applies as the timing shifts interpretation and potential gains for the French position.
The passage questions whether a citizen and party member has fulfilled duties if they do not assist in selecting party candidates. It argues the nomination of suitable officials requires right candidates and asks who bears blame if the best citizens skip primaries and thus jeopardize election outcomes.
Under the new civil service law all employees at the State feeble minded institutions must undergo fitness examinations. The examining commission is named by Governor Deneen and includes William B. Moulton of Chicago James A. Willoughby of Belleville and J Stanley Browne of Rockford who serves as minority member and editor of the Rockford Star.
Across the nation interest centers on Philadelphia on November seventh as independents challenge the entrenched machine. Local papers largely back the uprising, condemning the gang’s years of alleged corruption and urging support for the reform movement.
A Goat warns her Kid to bolt the door and not open to anyone until her return. A Wolf disguises his voice at the door, but the Kid spots the ruse and refuses entry. The tale warns that many misfortunes stem from carelessness and that traps are hard to escape.
The Plainfield Enterprise praises Shelby M Cullom for a long clean public record as he seeks re election to the United States Senate. Friends statewide commend his placid campaign style and lack of corruption or unsavory politics in half a century of public life. The senior Illinois senator is valued in the upper chamber and appreciated by the people.
The wife of General Andrew Harris, newly governor, resists Columbus society, preferring kitchen chores and putting up onions. She boasts three farms and plans to wait to move until harvest, suggesting the Longworths will dislike a practical, onion‑loving first lady.
A civil service examination will be held in Peoria on July 21 to select eligibles for 400 inspector vacancies. Candidates should have at least one year in slaughtering or meat processing and be competent to inspect meat for soundness and fitness. Age limit is 21 to 50 on exam day.
A lyric fragment expresses a resolve to return to the South and the speaker’s homesick ties to a plantation and kinship, signaling departure from a current location. The brief lines convey themes of belonging, memory, and displacement in a nostalgic voice.
A historical verse laments returning to Dixie as the singer, frail and weary, prays for divine aid. Children’s tears and guidance by friends frame the journey, with a resolve that Tom must accompany.
The Commercial of New York reports Standard Oil near finalizing a contract with American Tin Plate Company for 2,000,000 boxes of tin plate at over 4 million dollars. Price cited is 2.40 to 2.50 dollars per box. The deal, if completed, would mark the largest single tin order and sustain many jobs for at least two years, in an industry fostered by the McKinley tariff.
The text argues about national spending on foreign imports, citing abroad payments of 20 million and domestic expenditures surpassing a billion pounds annually. It notes a price advantage shift when goods are imported, implying economic tension between imports and local production.
London visitor George W Winter, invited by the War Department, praises the American soldier's appearance and bearing. He notes the need to improve American uniforms to better match the superior fit and make-up of British attire while declaring the American soldier the best looking in the world, superior to Germany and France.
The passage extols a mother's influence from infancy through youth, praising her caring heart and gentle hand. It recalls her tender words, prayers, and tears that shaped character, urging gratitude and adherence to her counsel as a lasting, sacred memory.
The speaker vows no apology for Congresss proceedings just closed and praises the Republican party as bold and unashamed. He argues success comes from action and pushing foes back at the bayonet point, urging the party to remind the public of its achievements and win in the next elections.
A writer argues that at seventeen a boy can choose to be a burden or a capable, successful man. With ambition and purpose, he can rise above limited beginnings, pursue growth in body and mind, and enter a broader field of utility and success.
Judge R S Farrand spent yesterday with Col Frank O Lowden at the colonel's Oregon summer home. The plan is to permanently locate Sinnissippi, turning from big enterprises to farming. Lowden aims to be a tiller of the soil, content on his farm and focused on agricultural interests rather than wealth.
Senator W. E. B. Pettus of Alabama announces his bid for reelection. At 85, with three years remaining in his current term, he would begin a new term at 88 if reelected. The veteran senator is praised for his long service and virile age, and notes a notable controversy with former Senator Pugh over Pettus’ bid for the Senate.
H Harriman seeks to defeat Stuyvesant Fish as Illinois Central president. The battle will start with proxies next October. Harriman, a minority director, benefits from Railroad Securities holding about 9.5 million of the 95.4 million total stock. The stake is investment oriented, limiting speculative control. The campaign for proxies has begun.
The article notes a clash between Harriman and Fish over Mish's appointment to the Mutual Life Insurance Company Investigating Committee. Mish demanded a genuine investigation, Harriman representing Standard Oil opposed it, and Fish resigned. Since then two Mutual officials have been indicted for perjury and fraud, vindicating Mish's position. The contest for Illinois Central control is framed as a fight between honesty and fraud and promises a hot contest.
The American Monthly Review of Reviews argues that great western packers in Chicago and other cities should invest in strict sanitary upgrades rather than fight criticism. It suggests tiled interiors, compulsory shower baths for workers, and laundry-clean garments to transform public perception and turn criticism into favorable advertising.
In a Hu tsonville Herald analysis the Illinois Senator Cullom is cited as a model of steady advancement from state politics to federal leadership. The piece notes his long service, initial minor committee roles, and eventual chairmanship of the key interstate commerce committee, arguing his experience and clean record suit him to continued influence and unlikely replacement by the Republicans.
Ex congressman Walter Reeves recalls serving in the House for eight years and bringing matters to Senator Cullom’s attention. He credits Cullom with guiding these issues through the Senate, noting the demanding work of managing postmasters and other offices. Reeves argues this unwritten duty wore him down but underscored Cullom’s influence.
A snippet of domestic banter unfolds with characters Maud Murriel Mrs Jubb and Tommy. The text features quips about grandpa a gouty fossil burglar pies and a joke about marriage prospects and household topics from Household Magazine. The light tone captures late 19th or early 20th century newspaper humor.
The state resents the Senate’s resistance to curb corporations and trusts. Senator Cullom remains aligned with the President on key issues, while a faction in the Senate seeks fault with administration actions. Illinois representatives, including Cullom and Hopkins, back the President.
The people believe in Roosevelt and will back the President’s square deal. Senators who oppose the President are seen as covering up schemes. A trusted ally like Mr. Carroll is expected to aid in delivering real reforms for the welfare of the people.
The New York Herald predicts Roosevelt will be renominated, arguing the next campaign centers on personalities. It contends Roosevelt versus Bryan is the key, with Roosevelt’s views close to Bryan’s on essentials and his popularity making him a formidable opponent. The piece notes Roosevelt once opposed a third term, but questions if that pledge holds.
The 1834 land rush near Galena saw Louis Chetlain pre empting a tract west of town along the Platteville and Mineral Point road. Others, including Lang ette, Quincly, Soulard, Atchison, and Lytle, claimed lands nearby. The Chetlain farm, managed by Frederic then Henry B. Chetlain, remained in the family and was noted as one of the county’s best farms. Later settlers acquired adjacent tracts, with 1894 lands bought from the government at Dixon, IL, for $1.25 per acre. Captain Green acted as agents for the pre emptors.
Ex-Judge Alton B. Parker objects to Secretary Taft’s Greensboro remarks contrasting Republican trust regulation with Democratic promises. He recalls Parker’s 1904 view that common law and existing statutes sufficed to curb trusts, arguing Roosevelt’s actions surpassed those limits and speculating on outcomes if Parker had led the nation.
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