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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
A label from the International Typo graphical Union praises the Freeport Journal for using Union labor in its mechanical departments, recognizing the paper's adherence to organized labor practices.
Announcement by Louis H. Burrell seeks the Republican nomination as State's Attorney of Stephenson County, with primaries set for Saturday August 8 1908. Rosoer J Carnahan also signs in support as a candidate, asking Republicans for backing.
Freeport candidates J C McKenzie and Reuben R Tiffany declare bids for the Republican nomination to the Twelfth Senatorial District comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties with primaries set for August 8 1908. William W Krave from Freeport also cites party voters’ decision in the race.
A cluster of candidates from Carroll Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties announce for the Illinois General Assembly from the 12th senatorial district. They ask Republican voters to back them at the August 8 primary in 1908.
A string of personal mentions records arrivals and departures. A. Stoller rode as a morning passenger to Elgin, while Earl Cowden visits Chicago days. Rockford’s C. Van Matre was in town yesterday, and Louis Hughes heads to Holland Michigan for an outing. Galena’s H. J. Crow visited Freeport friends, and Mrs. Dr. Bean of Orangeville spends the day in Freeport. Mrs. J. C. Marks visits Baileyville, and Mrs. Frank Taft of Orangeville guests Freeport friends. R. B. Ritzman of Orangeville transacted business here yesterday, and Mrs. C. P. Webb goes to Baileyville to spend the day. F. E. Hirsch of Charles City transacted business yesterday. Fred Willaoter returns from Monros after attending the Ringling circus. E. A. Hyneman returns to Sumner after visiting D. E. Swan. Mrs. F. B. Hollister returns to Belvidere after visiting sister Mrs. A. Lienan. Miss Marguerite Blake returns to Milwaukee after visiting relatives. United States Deputy Marshal W. D. Mack goes to Sterling on official business this morning. Mrs. B. Waechter returns to Pekin after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Albright. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Huber, formerly of this city and now in Chicago, visit friends in Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Love and family, guests at Adam Becker’s, return to Chicago. Lake City and Denver returnings noted.
The Elgin and Belvidere Electric Co threatens to resist union pressure while offering wage talks. Strikers demand a contract to stop discrimination. company previously offered 21 to 23 cents an hour to individuals if they quit the union. City authorities barred cars from entering Elgin and Belvidere amid the dispute.
W H McCall of Douglas avenue reports his son William is touring the country with a Chicago automobile party. He recently left Michigan City bound for New York, after a six week stay in Chicago where he joined Olds car factory work. The trip features southern Wisconsin, Philadelphia, Buffalo, New York City and other eastern cities before moving south to Florida. The voyage is expected to take months and William’s parents worry about his return before school starts.
Rumors claimed a westbound Illinois Central extra derailed near Council Hill, but officials denied a bridge derailment or mass beer theft. Three cars derailed due to a broken flange, two left the track but bottles remained sealed, and masons guarded the cargo until wreckers arrived, delaying the evening train.
Governors Hughes of New York and Warner of Michigan weigh renomination and third term issues. Stokes, Phelps Stokes, and Rose Pastor Stokes influence campaigns in New York. Indiana Indianaites consider Bryans, Kern, and independence candidates. Topeka debates possible between Long and Bristow. Pettigrew backs Bryan. North Carolina holdsAug 26 state convention in Charlotte. Sheldon urges Kansas temperance Republicans to back Stubbs. Roosevelt invited to La Crosse. no speeches. Kern invited to Muncie Labor Day rally. Hearst accepts Independence party Indiana convention aid in Indianapolis Aug 24.
Rockford reports deny rumors of Nelson hotel closure or sale. Company says losses total about $15,000 this year but will keep the house open, blaming reduced room demand and the bar shutdown for declines while noting meals not covering costs. Managers emphasize the need to restore room trade to regain profitability.
Dixon July 28 Farmers near Walton excitement as Amboy firm Tuttle and Brierton strike a 41 inch coal vein on the John Dempsey farm, 117 feet deep after passing 21 feet of soapstone. If continued, a railway line may support mining and prompt further tests and early operations.
An Illinois Bulletin article by George W. Jones argues newborn eye infections cause one third of child blindness and are preventable. He urges state action, citing Germany and France where newborn silver nitrate drops reduce cases. Graves notes failed Illinois bills and cites economic and humane reasons for stronger laws to protect infants.
An incalculable saving is described as misfortune to many of its coming habitants, signaling a paradox where potential benefits harm communities by unforeseen consequences. The note frames this tension as a warning about future impacts on residents and places.
The Chicago Musical College will offer forty five free and one hundred fifty partial scholarships for the coming season. Scholarships cover piano violin violoncello vocal or chestral instruments theory composition and acting. Apply by September 1st 1908 with a letter of recommendation.
Attorney J C Seyster of Oregon chosen administrator by all his children after Mr Barge left no will. Seyster qualified in Judge Scotts court and letters of administration issued. Barge left about $5,000 in personal property and sizable real estate in the west plus his north river home to be sold.
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York endorses Dr King s New Life Pills as exactly right after years of use. The advertisement claims relief with no discomfort and cites constipation biliousness and malaria as conditions treated. Sold for 25 cents at Jos Emmert s drug store.
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