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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1906

Page

5

Parker and Bryan shaped by trust issue in 1905 debate

The piece notes Bryan’s attack on Judge Parker over trusts, arguing Parker would not curb trusts as Roosevelt did. It contends Democratic support favored Roosevelt-Fairbanks, voting against Parker’s conservatism and anti trust stance. It reflects on history and public misreadings of Parker’s trust policy.

Jefferson Bryan Parker Roosevelt-Fairbanks Judge Parker Roosevelt Cleveland Congress White House

Personal notices from Lena visitors and travelers

Mrs Grover Wilsie of Lena visits in the city while G W Calkins, C B E Smith, James Palmer, Harry Van Sycle, Miss Pearl Windecker, Mrs Charles Voigt, Miss Dora Richel, Joseph Bertmeier Jr, Fred Kuntz, John Hichelberger and Roy, Robert Smith, Mrs Edwin Bertsch, Mrs W H Wohlford, Mrs M Loemker, Ernest Lohmeier, Fred Fiene, Jennie and Martha McGurk, George Fry, Mrs A Diefenthaler, Mason Kauffman, Miss Elza Chrisler, Miss Emma Bossah, George A Drysdale, Dr Graham, Mrs Charles Bevy, Antone and Charles Billerbeck, F L Bennett, Mrs Margaret Sage, Mrs Ben Sage, Misses Ada Whoebel and Alice Hammond, Miss Mary Horsely, H E Rhodes, J C Guyer and son Ray travel or visit in various nearby towns.

Grover Wilsie Lena G. W. Calkins Forreston C. BE. Smith Chicago James Palmer Harry van Sycle Winslow Pearl Windecker Rock City Charles Voigt Amboy Dora Richel Rockford W. H. Wohlford M.loémker McConnell Bergman Ernest Lohmeier Fred Fiene Davis Jennie Martha McGurk George Fry Freeport A. Diefenthaler Mason Kauffman Polo Elza Chrisler Denver Colo M. D. Chilton Emma Bossah Sterling L. Creider George A. Drysdale Graham Brown's Lake Wis Charles E. Bevy Toledo Towa Frank Furry Antone Charles Billerbeck Red Cedar Lake F. L. Bennett Kingston Winslow Schools Margaret Sage Ben Sage Danville Ralph Piersol Ada Whoebel Alice Hammond Lakemaker Waterloo Courier Mary Horsely John Horsely Cottage Street H. E. Rhodes Kinois Central Carbondale Ill J.C. Guyer Ray Elgin Bruick Mr. Guyer

Thoroughbred Horses Carried on Illinois Central Train

A carload of bloated horses traveled through the city this morning heading south. The horses were under the charge of the American Express company and were attached to the 9 10 southbound Illinois Central passenger train.

American Express Company Illinois Central

Chaldeans Will Meet at Royal Palace No 2

Royal Palace No 2 of the Ancient Chaldeans will hold a session at the Masonic temple next Tuesday evening with members invited to attend.

Royal Palace No Masonic Temple

Bucklen's Amnic Salve Ends Twenty Year Battle

A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen's Amnic Salve with ending a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores. The testimonial claims the remedy cured both ailments with no trace remaining. Best for ulcers cuts burns and is 25 cents at Jos Emmert's drugstore.

A. M. Bruce Farmville Jos Emmert’s

Labor Hosts Plan Big Celebration in Freeport

The Freeport Trades and Labor Council held a large semi annual meeting in the Trades and Labor hall with a big turnout despite heat. Officers were installed led by Frank J. Glenn as President and W. W. Wheat as Secretary. Reports showed rising membership and a higher balance. Labor Day plans were set including a Beloit trip at 6 am for a monster parade with unions from Janesville Rockford Freeport and Beloit. A Beloit games program with Freeport and Green Bay teams was announced along with a Henney-Globe band. An August 5 mass meeting in Freeport will protest the kidnapping case of Moyer Haywood and Pettibone and demand trial or bail.

Freeport Trades and Labor Council Trades and Labor Hall Orla Perry Frank J. Glenn I. K. Bruse Hfe Y. M. Cgc. A Association Smedley Council Labor Day Transportation Committee Beloit Rockford & Interurban Railway Company Interurban Company Freeport Rockford Janesville Green Bay Henney-Globe Band Tri-City F. J. Glenn W. J. Burdick Henry Klipping W. W. Wheat C. H. Kirchaefer Freeport Union Moyer Haywood

Uncertain Kidnapping Question in Colorado Case

Report notes ambiguity over whether a person was kidnapped in Colorado. Authorities have not confirmed a kidnapping, citing unclear circumstances and ongoing investigation. Local sources urge caution and await further official statements.

Government to Enforce Eight Hour Law on Public Works

A Washington dispatch reports a presidential action directing all government officers in charge of public works to report violations of the eight hour law to the Department of Justice. Prosecution will be at government expense. Contractors often overwork workers, claiming higher bids to cover longer hours. The move aims to curb excessive overtime and reduce project costs.

Washington Taft Congress House Committee On Labor Department of Justice

Shelby M Cullom and Richard Yates on Labor Day platform

Shelby M Cullom and Richard Yates, candidates for United States senator, will speak from the same platform at the Labor Day celebration in Springfield.

Shelby M. ‘Cullom Richard Yates United States Will Springfield

Labor Proclamation Outlining AFL Campaign Plan

Washington July 20 A proclamation will be issued Monday by Samuel Gompers AFL president detailing organized labor's role in the upcoming congressional campaign. It will include labor's principles and program and outline demands such as an anti injunction law constitutional amendments abolishing the electoral college and direct nomination and election of the president vice president senators and federal judges.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Organized Labor Labor United States

Wisconsin Labor Federation backs socialism platform

The Wisconsin Federation of Labor votes 34 to 13 in favor of socialism as a remedy for trust evils and opposes accepting public gifts from the rich including gifts to universities and libraries. The group also condemns Samuel Gompers, criticizes federal judges, and urges their election rather than appointment and calls for compulsory insurance at state or national levels.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Federation of Labor Today Samuel Gompers

Orders Women to Marry Declared by Bishop Crowley

In Philadelphia on July 20 Bishop Crowley of the Church of God now based in Washington DC issued a broad edict. All unmarried women must wed within a year or face excommunication. He also demanded women living with men outside wedlock leave those partners and seek proper husbands.

Crowley Philadelphia Church of God Washington, D.C Bisho Crowley

Electric Bitters credited for vigor by Dublin woman

Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia says she is 82 and can stay strong with Electric Bitters. The tonic is claimed to aid dyspepsia indigestion kidney inflammation and constipation and is guaranteed by Jos Emmert druggist at 50 cents.

E. H. Brunson Dublin Jos. Emmert

Funeral Sunday for Benjamin M. Hance at Prospect Terrace

Funeral services for the late Benjamin M. Hance are set for Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of his daughter Mrs. 8 H Roscoe at 19 Prospect Terrace. Rev E E McKay pastor of Embury M E church will officiate with arrangements handled by George F Swarts.

Benjamin M. Hance H. Roscoe Prospect Terrace E. E. McKay Embury M. E. Church George F. Swarts

Papa Emmert Dismisses Cast as Vacation Scene At Desk

While coworkers enjoy leisure, Joseph Emmert remains at his desk posing as if on vacation and sipping Rocky Mountain Tea. The scene captures a quiet, disciplined work ethic in a moment of leisure fantasy.

Papa Joseph Emmert

HE and W clearing sale offers boys suits at discount

Bargain alert for boys clothing as the HE and W clearing sale offers suits priced at 3.00 after reductions from 4.00 and 5.00, with date code 7-19d3d indicating sale period. Nearby shoppers can expect notable savings on boys’ attire during this clearance event.

Great buying chances at E and W clearing sale

The notice advertises a clearance sale at E and W offering men’s fine dress suits with original prices of 15, 19, and 20 dollars now reduced to 12 dollars and 45 cents. Includes sizes and selection likely available at discount.

Freeport Reaches First, Canners Beat Eau Claire 9 4

Freeport and La Crosse battle for pennant lead after Freeport defeats Eau Claire 9 to 4. Warhop fans six, Eberly allows thirteen hits, but Eau Claire errors costly. Moriarity Gwin Barlow Gardner tally two each for Freeport as they line up to face Wausau.

Freeport la Crosse Eau Claire Green Bay Canners Wausau Eau Claire H Ie McAuley Sseae Ween Serene Baker Serene Batley Skopic Goldsmith Doyle Teen Ewes Bherly Fence G Asmussen Schoonhoven Moriarity Gwin Ab Oh Barlow Erickson Mills Rf Wee Gardner If Warhop Wahrop Warhop Eberly Head Moriality Ives Boland

Green Bay edges La Crosse for 7–6 win in ninth

In Green Bay Wisconsin July 20 with the score tied 5 to 5 in the ninth inning Green Bay surged to take the lead and beat La Crosse 7 to 6. Batteries Jones George Killan Stremmel and Lannian. Wausau shuts out Oshkosh 9–0 in first game. second game ends in a 6–3 Oshkosh win. Batteries Miller Custa Botsford Dolan Gaspar and Custa.

Green Bay Wis la Crosse R. H. FE Jones George Killan Stremmel Lannian Wausau Oshkosh R. H. EB. Wausau Miller Custa Botsford Dolan

Wisconsin State League standings July 21 1905

The July 21 1905 table shows game counts and win percentages for La Crosse Beloit Freeport Wausau Oshkosh Green Bay with Freeport in third place at .625 and top team La Crosse at .589 in prior year.

I. P.C. Freeport Aur Ee Ee la Crosse Aeaee Ae Green Bay Eneae Ee Ey Oshkosh ‘ Ee Ae Wausau Eau Claire We Peewee Freeport W. L. P.C. la Crosse Beloit Eeee Wausau Chines Ale Oshkosh Eeees Green Bay

Galena Team Disbands Amid Board Action

At a special meeting of the Galena Baseball association board at Sheean & Sheean, the Galena Independent Base Ball club was disbanded for the rest of the season and future games canceled. Players to be paid off soon. club affairs to be wound up. Manager Charles O'Day offered Wausau, Wisconsin job and to depart early next week. remaining plans unknown.

Galena Gazette Galena Baseball Association Sheean & Sheean Galena Independent Charles O'Day Wausau Wis

End of Bright Galena Baseball Season After Poor Attendance

The association closed after reviewing conditions and attendance declines. Missteps with Maquoketa and a drift of enthusiasts left the team a losing proposition. Treasury funds will cover player salaries with a small balance after obligations. The May 16 Galena opening marked a rough end to the hoped for record season.

Maquoketa Galena Galeria

Freeport White Sox to Meet Rockford Maroons Tomorrow

The Freeport White Sox and Rockford Maroons will play at Taylor's park tomorrow afternoon with first pitch at 3 o'clock. The White Sox boast a strong amateur season and last Sunday's Taylor's park game was praised as one of the best. The Maroons, regarded as the best rockford lineup, are described as a speedy squad with Osburn, Pearce, Rettsch, Graves, Fogel, King, Folmie, Seber, Nelson, and White Sox players including Waldecker, R. Harris, Grant, Sabin, E. Harris, Munda, Richter, Backus, and Evans.

Freeport White Sox Rockford Maroons Taylor's Park White Sox Taylor’s Park Maroons Rockford Osburn Pearce Rettsch Graves

Pearl City Hosts Oriolees Orioles Battery for Tomorrow

Pearl City faces the Oriolees of Freeport tomorrow in a local ball game. Brinkbach and Steffen will be the battery for the Orioles.

Pearl City Oriooes Freeport Brinkbach Steffen Orioles

Lena Illinois Church Reopens with Pipe Organ Dedication

The town plans full services at the Methodist church and the south-side German Lutheran church tomorrow after extensive repairs. Ministers from abroad will attend the dedication of the pipe organ at the Lutheran church during an all-day service. Local residents share visits, birthdays, and gatherings, including a Queen Esther circle festival raising funds.

Lena Methodist John Kaufman Monroe Kathryn Allen Warren Lloyd Kiplinger Chicago G.M. Holley Peter Seise Frank Montague Chas Kaym Lillian Freeport Berhenke George Cain Artesian S. D Queen Esther Circle Gertrude Tull L. D. Overstreet Grant Rees Maud Rees Amos Stemm F. A. Latham

Receiver for Yeomen Lodge in Des Moines Iowa

Attorneys for J B Gossage of San Francisco filed in district court for a receiver for the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, a fraternal insurance order with headquarters in Des Moines. They also filed suits for 160000 dollars claiming damages for cancellation of his agents contract and commissions on new members accrued through his agents. The receiver bid stems from factional strife that ousted the administration a year ago and installed new officers.

Des Moines Iowa J. B. Gossage San Francisco Brotherhood of American Yeomen Gossage

Knights of Columbus Stag Picnic Set for Forest Park

Freeport Council 635 Knights of Columbus plans its annual stag picnic at Forest Park tomorrow with elaborate preparations. A large attendance is expected as committees provide ample food and drink and organize several athletic events including a morning ball game among four chosen teams with two exhibitions planned if participants attend.

Freeport Council Knights of Columbus Forest Park Knights

Mystic Workers Excursion Train To Madison For Picnic

The Mystic Workers of the World plan an excursion train from Freeport to Madison next Tuesday for the annual order picnic. Tickets are sold at H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther and W. F. Jungkunz drug stores.

Mystic Workers of the World Freeport Madison Order H. J. Moogk C. P. Guenther W. F. Jungkunz

Madison Couple Married in Court House Ceremony

Madison couple Richard Bathke and Miss Ida Persinske wed in the city courthouse at 10 this morning. Justice Chas. Bentley officiated. both spouses are residents of Madison.

Madison Richard Bathke Ida Persinske Chas. Bentley Court House

Engine OW Turntable Delay Halts Train No 32

While moving engine OW from the Illinois Central round house this morning it ran off the turntable causing a nearly hour delay to train No 32. The incident disrupted the schedule and required on site repairs. No injuries reported.

Illinois Central Round House

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims Health Boost

An advertisement by Joseph Emmert promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for eruptions sores pimples and digestive troubles. It touts benefits for life and offers tea or tablets at 85 cents.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Joseph Emmert

Rio conference bids to extend American unity and law

Delegates from Latin American nations gather in Rio de Janeiro for a third inter American conference. The agenda centers on reciprocity, customs reform, arbitration, and a strengthened Bureau of American Republics, with debate on the Drago Doctrine and broader regional collaboration.

Rio Janeiro Western Hemisphere Blaine North Central South America Europe Latin America Three Americas Washington Bureau of American Republics Monetary Commission United States Mexico Guatmala Salvador Honduras The Hague Rio City of Mexico Drago Calvo Aris

Watchman’s neglect sparks deadly North Sea fever scare

A faulty watchman let a leak grow into a ruinous drought of illness across Hamtland province. Kennet, Iver of Vanceboro Maine, narrowly survived a severe lung inflammation after several doctors gave up. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life. Guaranties best cough and cold cure at Jos Beemert’s drug store, 60 cents to 2 dollars, tea bottle free.

Great North Sea Kennet Sie Iver Vanceboro Pernsizien Er Bae King

Journal Ad Offers Home Delivery Change Notice

The Daily Journal announces a delivery option for readers leaving home for two months or brief periods. Mail subscriptions can be sent anywhere in the United States at 10 cents a week, with address changes allowed without extra charges.

Daily Journal United States

Sale of Two Fancy Vests At EB and W BE

A brief notice notes a sale item comprising two fancy vests valued around 50 units. The listing cites locations EB and W BE as the sale points, with emphasis on the vest collection and price for bidders.

Freeport Commission Seeks Bids for Bridge Scraping and Painting

The Freeport town commissioners call for bids to scrape and repaint the Hancock Avenue bridge near the lake with two coats of good paint. Bids must be sent to Aug Rampert, chairman, 12 Clinton Street, by July 30, 1908. The board reserves the right to accept any bid or none.

Freeport Hancock Avenue Rampert Clinton Street Cunist Koename M. D, SpayeEy

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