Freeport Journal Receives Union Labor Recognition
The Freeport Journal is honored by the International Typographical Union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments. The note hints Education and eternity themes, and mentions Henry G. Davis’s 77 year old brother nominated for Congress in West Virginia, replacing a district once held by William Wilson.
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Freeport Journal
International Tynaraphical Union
Henry G. Davis
Congress
West Virginia
Wiliam Wilson
Peculiarities of the American character by Henry Cabot Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge discusses the typical American as brave and honest, simple at home, democratic in life, educated, kind, loyal, and non quarrelsome yet ready to fight. He praises a humane humor and a touch of adventure, admiring ancestors who conquered a continent and noting these traits as peculiarly American.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Ors
Questioning Dingley tariffs and protection levels
The piece argues tariff revision is plain business sense and should reflect conditions after seven years. It urges disinterested business leaders to assess the Dingley duties, acknowledge outgrowth in some industries, and adjust policies accordingly while preserving fair opportunity and protection where warranted.
President Roosevelt on tariffs and prosperity in 1900
In Minneapolis on April 4 1900 President Roosevelt argued prosperity rests on a tariff system protecting American producers workers and farmers. He stressed limiting foreign advantage and praised a high standard for U S labor while noting Freeport Illinois as a contrast with Sunday baseball games away from church services.
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Minneapolis
Roosevelt
Stand up for Freeport the most moral city
The speech extols Freeport as a diverse, lawful city where all kinds of people coexist. It defends rights to offer and enjoy activities while noting religious objections to Sunday baseball. Freedom of speech and opinion are celebrated as core to Freeport’s identity.
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Freeport
Good Old Freeport
Protection proves the power of tariffs in U.S. history
The official statistics show the United States producing more and exporting more manufactured goods than ever before. Protection built up industries and gave us world market access, turning silk and tin from rareities into full domestic production. It supported iron and steel, aided farmers and workers, and boosted prosperity across classes.
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United States
Nature
Government Owns Railways Debate Gains Steam
Two to three years ago A B Stickney president of the Great Western railway urged government ownership. Now some railway managers favor letting government fix rates with court appeals. Roosevelt supports giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix minimum and maximum rates. Stickney testified that the commission would issue one schedule for all railways and prevent midnight schedules and secret rebates. He cited rebates on grain shipments and elevator fees as practices sanctioned under law but harmful in effect.
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A. B. Stickney
Great Western Railway
United States
Roosevelt
Senate
Commission
Stickney
Interstate Commission
Railroad land grant passage and Stephen A. Douglas reference
Congress granted government land to the Illinois Central railroad company, with mention of Stephen A. Douglas in the context of the action. The note reflects a early legislative move linking rail expansion to political figures and land policy.
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Congress
Illiois Central Railroad Company
Stephen A
Illinos Central rail road tax bargain praised by Douglas
A historical note argues Senator Douglas secured that the Illinois Central pay 7 percent of gross receipts to the state treasury. From 1855 to 1904 the state received over 1 million per year at peak, totaling about 22.83 million over fifty years. The piece defends the arrangement as taxpayer relief and cites Stephenson county as an area paying no local taxes despite vast state remittances. It contends the railroad pays lower taxes than peers due to the franchise deal.
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Douglas
Senate
Illinois
Ninols
Ilinois
Hiinots
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Illnois
Ilinois Central Railroand
Minois Central Railroad
Stephenson County
Freeport
Grant as horseman and rumor of losses in service life
The memoir by Helen D Longstreet recalls General Grant’s maturing skill as a horseman at West Point and in the Mexican War. It notes a perfumed anecdote about his servant and a staged incident with a prized horse, and describes Grants display of nerve and calm under control during steeplike riding.
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Helen D. Longstreet
Gainsville
Georgia
Wee
Longstreet
General Grant
James Longstreet
West Point
Robert &. Jee
Grant
Military Academy
Corpus Christ
Rio Grande
Joosxe
Uylor
Grant Los
Cran
Wmy
Grant and horse duel ends in wary victory on wild ride
A cavalry scene describes Grant mounting a high-spirited stallion armed with large Mexican spurs. The horse bucked and leaped repeatedly, trying to throw him, while onlookers cheered. Grant remained seated, finally subduing the animal after a strenuous two-hour ride, leaving the horse exhausted and tamed.
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Grant
West Virginia Youth Aims Westward Growth at 119
Pittsburg Gazette notes a remarkably aged youth of West Virginia, aged 119, preparing to migrate west to seek the country’s opportunities. The piece dismisses casual labels of youth yet questions the phrasing of his age and status.
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Pittsburg Gazette
West Virginia
City Chan and the cow milking joke and Brooks bachelor quips
A humorous City Chan exchange about a horned cow milking disturbs the hired man. A pun about hind teeth follows. The late Phillips Brooks, a bachelor, rejects marriage offers by advising a woman to give money to the poor and her heart to God while giving her hand to the suitor.
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City Chan
Phillips Brooks
Sermon Ends with Call to Come Inside the Church Grounds
The Reverend Sam Jones urged the crowd to enter the church or leave the grounds. He warned against those who would “yawp” outside and said only the sensible would seek seats while directing the less wise to depart.
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Sam Jones
Freeport Mayor Enforces Sunday Saloon Closing Law
Ottawa Republican Times notes the Freeport mayor enforces the Sunday saloon closing law to punish illegal liquor dealers and protect those who obey the ordinance. It criticizes mayors who neglect enforcement of the rule even as they claim to uphold the spirit of the law.
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Freeport
Ottawa Republican Times
New Primary Law Raises Cautious Hopes for 1903 Votes
The new primary election law is not applicable to 1903 elections and remains a lone measure to be studied. It introduces a radical departure from established city and county methods, with voters given time to understand its complex provisions before voting.
Engagement Ring Sparks Town Talk in Small New Jersey
A girl proudly shows her engagement ring and asks where it came from. Her friend confirms it likely came from the city, noting there are no installment jewelry stores in their town. The exchange highlights local pride and the contrast with distant jewelry shopping.
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Weill
Prayer Returns Lost Collie After News Report
A New York tot prayed for her missing collie, and a sergeant’s son delivered the dog after a reporter published the story and the prayer. The returned pet surprised the girl and affirmed belief in prayer’s power.
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New York
Noice
Roosevelt Bipartisan Action Praised For Unity
The piece lauds President Roosevelt for appointing opposition leaders to cabinet roles and engaging with political rivals. It praises his broad mind and patriotic spirit, arguing this bipartisan approach strengthens public confidence and affection for him.
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Roosevelt
Honesty as a Virtue Beyond Patents and Boasts
A clipped discourse extols honesty as a universal value not patentable or boastful. It condemns dishonesty, praises workers who earn their wage fairly, and urges fair debt payment and truthfulness in all dealings regardless of cost.
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Asa Ture
Honest men resist temptation in hard times
The excerpt reflects a belief that integrity persists when temptation rises, noting that most men remain honest and resist wrongdoing, and implying that such virtue should be recognized by the community. It emphasizes perseverance of character among nearly all men.
Decline of Yellow Journalism Prefers Reliable Papers
The passage argues that nationwide yellow press with large headlines and fake stories loses readers while steady, trustworthy newspapers gain circulation and prestige. It contends sensationalism misleads readers and sacrifices real news for gimmicks, predicting a public return to dependable reporting.
Illinois Second in Union Coal Production in 1904
A report from the peas logical survey shows Illinois as the second coal producing state in 1904 with 35,990,796 tons valued at 30,417,882 dollars, a drop of 976,308 tons from 1902. Pennsylvania led with 97,916,733 tons, down from 103,117,178 in 1903, while U S output in 1904 lagged behind 1908 by 6,159,463 tons.
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Peas Logical Survey
Illinois
Pennsylvania
United States
The Paradox of Mortality and Joy in Human Life
A reflective meditation on humans alone knowing death yet choosing joy. It notes rational awareness of tomorrow’s uncertainty, but people persist in laughing and seeking a future despite the grave’s shadow. The writer argues this future influence is misread and easily ignored.
A Jubilee Promise Across a Thousand Years
The verses urge lifting eyes from fears and praising a banner that shall wave a thousand years. It proclaims a future jubilee where freedom spreads to all nations and the bondman hears the news of enduring liberty as a radiant dawn.
Faithful small duties build lasting success
The text urges doing every task well no matter how minor. It stresses that careful, thorough effort in small details forms a solid foundation for larger achievements, while half-hearted work leads to ongoing failure. It highlights that success comes to those faithful in fulfilling duty, great or small.
The Clock Minded Man and the Ideal Worker
The passage extols workers who anticipate needs, labor selflessly, and take pride in their effort. It contrasts such devoted workers with the “stroke-of-the-clock” man, questioning his value and future in building a respected career. The rhetoric urges commitment, initiative, and moral work ethic.
Foolish Woman Dies in Coffeyville Leaving Husband Fortune
A Coffeyville woman dies after seventeen years with a laboring husband in poverty. On her death bed she calls a lawyer to set in motion a will. She reveals a California bank deposit of 40,000 dollars meant for her husband. The story notes the husband may remarry and live comfortably. There are queer people in this world.
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Coffeyville
Kan
California
Old Soldiers Reunion Planned for Winslow Park
The pace was set for an Old Soldiers' reunion to be held in Winslow on Wednesday August 2. Advertising plans are upcoming and residents anticipate a big day with visitors from distant towns and long-time locals alike at Woodman’s Park, a convenient gathering place.
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Winslow
Woodman's Park
Winstow
Reunion deeds and memories of a mother’s guiding love
A town reunion plan promises hearty welcome and a memorable departure for visitors. The piece recalls a mother’s tender influence shaping childhood and youth, her prayers and teachings echoed as lasting, guiding recollections. Such memories inspire steadfast paths and moral conduct.
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Trother
First Illinois Territory election to form legislature
On September 16 1812 Illinois held its first territorial election to select a sixcounty general assembly. Senate members included Biggs St Clair Judy Madison Menard Randolph Ferguson Johnson Talbot Gallatin. House members Oglesby Short St Clair Jones Madison Lisher Randolph Trammel Wilson Gallatin Grammar Johnson. Assembly met November 25 1812 at Kaskaskia. John Thomas St Clair clerk. One doorkeeper. Rumors say the entire body shared one room.
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Ilinois
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Sinois
William Biggs
St. Clair
Samuel Judy
Madison
Pierre Menard
Randolph
Thomas Ferguson
Johnson
Benjamin Talbot
Galhutin
Joshua Oglesby
Jacob Short
Wm. Jones
George Lisher
Philip Trammel
Alexander Wilson
Gallatin
John Grammar
Kaskaskia
John Thomas
German lese majeste law yields jail for critic Hartman
Hartman, a painter from Stettin, told a police officer that Emperor William was making an ass of himself in Morocco. For this he received six months in jail. He sought free board and lodging in jail but avoided petty crime. The piece contrasts freedoms in the United States with the German law.
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Germany
United States
Supreme Court
Hartman
Bstettin
William
Morocco
Marse Henry Defends John Paul Jones In Paris Dinner
Colonel Watterson of Louisville, famed as Marse Henry, rose in Paris at General Porter’s farewell dinner to rebut British press slurs accusing John Paul Jones of piracy. He asserted Jones shattered English defense, carried defiant banners into sea lanes, and left tangible trophies, contrasting with calls of piracy.
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Colonel Watterson
Louisville
Blue Grass
Marse Henry
Paris
John Paul Jones
General Porter
London
Paul Jones
Irish Sea
North Sea
St. George’s Channel
Washington
General John A. Fite Passes Seat Test on Streetcar
General John A. Fite of Lebanon gave up his seat on a streetcar to a young lady who declined at first. The mother and crowd speculated on his age as he joked about being 55, then shared his recipe for longevity mentioning whisky, tobacco, cigars, and his ancestors. The Nashville American account noted his humorous exchange and family longevity.
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John A. Fite
Lebanon
Fite
Maidan
Wite
Nashville American
Mining magnate Thomas F Walsh of Colorado
Colorados mining figure Thomas F Walsh is described as a rugged man with hidden sentiment, a protective trait against the rough contacts of business life. The piece portrays his status among men of affairs and notes his prominence in mining circles.
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Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado
Man who dreamed of America found gold in Colorado
The story recalls a man from near Limerick Ireland who believed birds guided his fate. A robin’s flight inspired him as a boy and later a flock led him to a Colorado gold ledge, yielding millions. He named the camp Bird, now a famous mining settlement.
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Limerick
Ireland
America
Sting
Walsh
My. Walsh
Colorado
Political and Social Quips Across a Patchwork Scene
A collage of jokes and quotes shifts through humorous exchanges about manners politics and wartime bravado. It notes Jeffersons two-term vice presidency and presidency with dates in 1797 1801 and 1805 while mentioning Roosevelt hesitating from further bids and Adams beginning a presidential term.
The Man and His Two Wives in Destined Fortune
A satirical sketch describes a polygamous household where an aging husband is courted by two contrasting wives. One hides gray hair with dress, the other a comely seventeen year old charms with ease. Each wife plots to alter his appearance, gradually leaving him bald while the other deems his gray locks a sign of dignity. The piece ends by condemning the folly of laws against multiple wives.
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Amin
Merchant Sturgis Reflects on Early 1815 Lesson
The eminent merchant Sturgis recalls his first lessons starting in 1815 at age thirteen as his grandfather tended a fine flock of sheep.
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Sturgis
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