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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is awarded a label by the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing Union labor in its mechanical departments.
Report says President Roosevelt will depart Washington on October 17 for a two week southern tour, a move said to delay a special session of Congress. Congress is slated to convene in regular session on December 4.
Bonaparte of Baltimore, a relative of Napoleon, will be Secretary of the Navy on July 1 succeeding Morton. He is a prominent lawyer and Democrat, a friend of the President and reformer in politics. The Carbondale Herald notes Democratic discontent amid a Republican surplus.
August W Machen a Democrat once appointed by Grover Cleveland was retained under civil service rules. He has been convicted of hoodling and sentenced to prison, and later convicted again after pleading guilty. The Republican party disclaims responsibility while the civil service rule protecting dishonest officials remains in question.
A political column argues that government rebates to railroads for irrigation freight set a principle for all citizens to claim lower rates. It notes The New York World backing Roosevelt and recounts two Chicago renominations, stressing Democratic support and pressure on Roosevelt to seek or avoid a second term.
The fortieth annual Illinois Press Association gathering at the Lexington hotel Chicago featured speeches by members. Morris Emmerson of the News-Herald Lincoln delivered the annual address noting rural mail delivery reduces political stump speaking as newspapers widen public intelligence and will guide future campaigns through press channels.
The Augusta Herald lauds Theodore Roosevelt for fighting official corruption and corporate greed. It argues public pressure could force him to run for president in four years regardless of his wishes, noting he is not presently aligned with any party but could win broad support if backed by the people and his distinctive leadership. It also notes the death of Col. B. F. Marsh, longtime congressman from the 14th Hols district, last week due to pneumonia.
Indicated by notes from veterans recalling meetings with Gen Henry V Boynton and Col Douglas Hopeman. They reflect on aging ranks, Memorial Day events, and Roosevelt's remarks in Brooklyn. The writer argues for better crew training over building more battleships, stressing efficient use of existing ships.
Henry Clews argues a tariff revision is inevitable and must be on protection lines. He contends businesses can endure reform better now than a decade ago and warns that blocking revision risks Democrat free trade policies leading to bankruptcy. He urges Republicans to act wisely to protect the economy.
A reflection on law, unions, and mob violence citing President Roosevelt’s Chicago stance, the Forum article from 1894, and criticism of Gov. Altgeld amid the 1904 strike era. The piece argues that lawful order must prevail and demagogues harm the nation.
A Milwaukee reader defends Freeport, praising its voters and local saloonkeepers as honest, capable aldermen. The letter likens Chicago to Freeport and lauds Roosevelt’s federal action to curb rioting, arguing a liberal, law‑abiding spirit prevails in Freeport regardless of the saloon issue.
A critic notes Japanese soldiers lack marching style, likening them to a herd of buffalo and suggests their only strength is fighting. Senator Depew nominating Roosevelt for the 1909 term at a Philadelphia dinner marks the fourth nomination in a month, spanning Democratic, Republican, and Depew.
Report notes the deaths of Dan Berry and Bot Pulford in Savanna. Authorities deem the incident closed with no further legal action. The piece hints Berry as a blamed figure and Pulford driven by jealousy, suggesting a private resolution beyond this world.
The writers claim Roosevelt embodies Democratic principles while he serves, a pattern the author notes mirrors past adulation of Lincoln and Grant only after their deaths. The message urges doing good, bearing others' troubles lightly, and not broadcasting one's own, ending with a call to be.
A fragment urges daily happiness and kind acts as universal resolutions. It claims if everyone adopted them and succeeded, the world would improve, presenting a hopeful, instructional tone despite the garbled text.
An editorial reflects on immense losses in war at sea with nearly six thousand sailors dead or missing, about sixty million dollars in battleships and other vessels destroyed, twelve million dollars in other ships, and thousands of prisoners. It questions whether global disputes can be settled without using deadly force.
A Saline county correspondent notes a healthy season with good white clover honey, plenty of berries, wheat prospects, home fruits, bacon and lard supplies. The writer ends with optimism for Teddy Roosevelt's presidency and overall happiness.
A terse, fictional-sounding passage describes a horse scared by noises, likening fear to a donkey and invoking a “High, Mughtful Lodge of Unbiased and Superincumbent Chinwaggers.” The bemused tone hints at mock ceremony and rural whimsy with a playful aside about placing veg a on a horse.
Governor Folk used the phrase the lid of civilization while praising the Sunday dramshop law and warning that removing it would lead to barbarism. A Lawrence hotel waiter recovered a counterfeit $20 from a hungry stranger. the landlord returned $19.25 after a 75 cent deduction, revealing the bill’s fake nature. TheKansas City Journal notes the incident alongside Folk's remarks.
A discussion in The States Magazine notes the Os trich at Colnbrook Middlesex as one of England’s oldest inns. It may have existed 700 years, succeeding an inn burned by Henry I after tenant misdeeds. The Seven Stars in Manchester is traced to 1356 as a licensed house with an antique clock atop its staircase for over two centuries.
Henry Hisler a farmer near Retréat Wisconsin dies aged 107 after a long life noted for primitive habits. He slept in a barn wrapped in a blanket and ate bread and potatoes with tea, avoiding knives or forks. Born in Herkimer County New York in 1797 he joined the Fremont expedition of 1849, the first overland trip to California. A prior party of 200 was killed by Native Americans.
The automobile is useful and enjoyable yet should be governed like other road vehicles. Governor Deneen vetoed a special privilege law and argued that autos deserve no special treatment, upholding Democratic doctrine of equal rights for all and special privileges for none.
To increase happiness and longevity, forget neighbor faults slander temptations and friend peculiarities. Remember only the good points that bind you, blot out disagreements and yesterday’s meanness, and begin today with a clean sheet writing only lovely things.
In Rockford locals calling themselves old boys voted to stand for the return of Confederate battle flags, a rising vote showing strong patriotic sentiment. The move reflects a controversial historical memory and drew attention in the community.
The Rochelle Register lauds a national amity display and the generosity shown on the occasion. It defends hybrid patriots while praising the unity of the people and the enduring 18 karat patriotism of the Civil War era fighters.
Fragmentary OCR line reads Shouting the battle cry of freedom as voices pledge to rally from hills and plains. It references resisting slavery and uniting diverse crowds while condemning rebel forces, with garbled phrases suggesting a Civil War era patriotic song excerpt.
A hungry fox seeks ripe grapes in a high vineyard and, unable to reach them, declares them sour and stays away. The tale serves as a warning against discrediting others to justify unmet desires and cautions readers to weigh reports carefully.
A columnist condemns the Democratic Party as prone to blunders and folly over fifty years. The piece recalls Parker in 1904 and McClellan in 1864, arguing leaders fail to learn from electoral defeat and repeat errors despite past warnings.
The forthcoming campaign for United States senator in Illinois will be lengthy and active. The April 1906 primaries will see statewide voting and rapid organization building as supporters push for early action. Incumbent Shelby M. Cullom and former Governor Richard Yates are seen as top contenders, with Lawrence Sherman and Howland Hamlin possible entrants. Frank O. Lowden is unlikely to run. Senator A. J. Hopkins is expected to stay neutral to seek later endorsements.
A collage of flashes and quips from a courtroom and social chatter. Snippets include a judge recalling past lessons, a prisoner’s remarks on debts and gratitude, a bride’s banter about secrecy, and colorful nicknames from college days. Roosevelt mention hints at broader political wit and forward-looking ideas.
The Huddersfield council has approved a pioneering plan to manage birth-notification and infant care via public health nurses. The scheme assigns a nurse to each newborn, educates mothers and fathers, provides a day nursery for working mothers, and pays a guinea at 12 months, funded by taxpayers. It is experimental and unproven, aimed at shaping future generations through municipal oversight.
The Ohio Republican convention issued a declaration of principles emphasizing protection for American labor and industries, a strong navy, and continuation of policy in Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. Taft and Foraker loom as 1908 aspirants but no pledges given. The platform signals national support for President Roosevelt’s reforms and will serve as a gauge of GOP strength across the United States.
The piece notes a possible statewide surge in 1906 similar to 1903 but cautions a true tidal wave unlikely. It discusses Herrick’s 113,006 plurality in 1903 with Tom L. Johnson as opponent and the Republicans’ effort to keep Johnson from shaping future state politics. It frames the governor’s race around national issues with Ohio as a key battleground.
A historic call for peace echoes through memorial observances as Americans reflect on Corea Strait battles. The piece argues Russia and Japan should seek terms, noting France Britain and the United States as potential mediators, while praising Japan’s strength and urging humane diplomacy amid war.
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