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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
2
Recognition given by the International Type Union to Freeport for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The award highlights labor harmony and compliance with union standards within the company operations.
Secretary Taft declares no winner in the next election without tariff changes and calls himself a revisionist, though he supports protectionist lines. Many Republicans agree, and if Republicans block revision, Democrats may seize the chance to revise the tariff.
The passing of Senator Charles H. Hughes of Lee County necessitates a special election. Captain A. C. Bardwell of Dixon is discussed as his successor, noted as a brainy, upstanding Republican who would honor the Illinois State Senate.
The governor vetoed a bill partially abolishing grand juries. The statement argues that only those ignorant of history favor repeal, and that personal liberty requires the grand jury system to provide preliminary investigation before any trial for crime.
Oshkosh Northwestern reports ex Gov George W Peck says the Democratic party could swallow La Follette without grease if forced to but privately hopes the party will avoid such a test. Peck also implies mixed views within his party about facing that scenario.
Daniel F. Baum, a Peoria lawyer and society figure, was indicted for forging notes and deeds totaling $12,000. He pleaded insanity but was convicted of forgery and fraud. The case underscored the belief that sane criminals deserve swift punishment and that insanity pleas should not shield crime.
Senator Philander C Knox seeks the Republican nomination for president to succeed Roosevelt. He has the backing of Pennsylvania’s delegation in the National Convention. Once attorney general, Knox broke up the Northern Securities Trust under the Sherman Act, reinforcing his trust busting record.
The text asserts equal application of local law to foreigners and Americans residing in the United States. It argues Japanese residents in San Francisco or elsewhere must seek redress through U.S. courts and accept verdicts, warning against special or better treatment for Japanese subjects. The passage ends with a hostile note about Japan.
A quotation argues the United States must compel equal treatment for Japanese citizens residing in San Francisco or elsewhere, asserting Japan will not wage war over such policy. It warns that if Japan retaliates, the U S will respond with harsher measures than those imposed on Russia.
The Plains of Abraham may be dedicated as a national park during Quebec’s 300th anniversary celebration, replacing a rifle factory that mars the site. The Toronto Mail and Empire argues the move would create a premier park for all Canadians and Americans alike, linking historic battles across nations.
The passage argues prosperity correlates with party control, noting the Harrison era as peak prosperity and Cleveland’s 1892 victory leading to hard times. It recalls the 1896 Republican rise with McKinley and warns that good times do not guarantee future victory, expressing cautious optimism for Republican success in the next election.
Theodore P. Shonts, recently resigning as Panama Canal chief engineer, spoke at Monmouth about character's demand in public and private life. He praised Roosevelt and Hughes for integrity guiding antitrust and drastic reform, while noting business opposition to new legislation and the need for honest, fair dealing across sectors.
The text argues that creating ideal facilities and high service requires money which burdensome laws impede. It urges fair, balanced legislation that respects all classes, welcomes reasonable government oversight of corporations, and warns against arbitrary control of property without financial accountability to prevent disaster.
A New York economist says every man should quit active life after amassing one million dollars. Most would settle for half that amount before retirement.
The post office department now permits letter carriers to wear shirt waists while on duty but requires a torn down collar with a black tie and a neat belt to accompany the uniform as part of the updated dress code.
A reader quotes a paper claim that rats cost the country 100 million dollars yearly. A wife replies skeptically that her own rat damage costs only 35 cents, suggesting women make their own and wear hair flat.
A lawyer asks a witness where he was on a day. The witness says he was with two friends. The lawyer calls them thieves, but the witness dryly notes both friends are lawyers, implying the two lawyers are the companions.
In hard times crops fail and floods wash away grain. The speaker notes the cow remains steady, yielding dairy dividends each night and morning while wheat rots, corn floats, hogs die from disease, and beef profits shrink. The cow’s steady, faithful contribution sustains the farm.
Washington signals it is weary of treating each minor local disturbance involving a Japanese subject as an international issue. The administration suggests that Japan must accept full civilizational benefits and accompanying "trimmings" if it wants such privileges.
Postprandial speakers who rely on risqué humor risk disapproval. The piece recalls Gen. U S Grant’s quip about whether any ladies are present, noting that “No, but some gentlemen are.” The anecdote suggests restraint and propriety in humor.
Farmers are advised to sprinkle lime in stock tanks to prevent scum formation. Reapply when lime loses strength. washing out the tank and reliming keeps water sweet, wholesome, cheap, and beneficial to livestock.
A Texas court fined the Waters-Pierce Oil company, a branch of Standard Oil, $1,628,900 for violations. The verdict signals rising court enforcement against trusts and corporations, warning that more hefty fines could press them to heed U.S. law.
A method claims tying the broken dish with a strong string then boiling in milk for an hour. Proponents say it hides the break and the dish can be boiled later without coming apart. The note asserts the experiment has been tried and proven.
A Sunday school teacher asks what a mother would say to a prodigal son returning after years. Tommy answers humorously that the first words would be to check if he has wiped his feet, reflecting family welcome and everyday concern.
A reflection on patience advising against haste in disputes and communications. It urges thoughtful reflection, sleep on matters, and delaying sharp letters to avoid regrettable outcomes. Emphasizes that moods soften by morning and words sound different with time.
Colonel Frank Lowden, a Republican congressman from the district, will speak at the Old Settlers picnic near Lyndon in midsummer. The event date was shifted from August 15 to August 27 to accommodate the speaker, with the executive committee forecasting a large attendance and a record crowd.
The Sterling delegation is expected to be much larger this year as Colonel Lowden, popular since his election to Congress last fall, is hailed as a top orator for the Whiteside county picnic drawing a sizable crowd through his wide circle of friends.
Friends of William J. Bryan in Lincoln Neb quote dispatches to metro papers saying Bryan will not accept a Democratic nomination if Roosevelt is renominated by Republicans. He has not endorsed Roosevelt but says the President stands closest to the policies he has advocated.
The Chicago Journal accuses Scott Cowan, chief grain inspector at Chicago, an appointee of Governor Deenen, of charging hotel bills and other personal expenses to State funds during 1894-1896. The piece, two-column and dated, urges refutation if Cowan can disprove the charges.
The governor signed an anti cigarette bill prohibiting anyone under 18 from smoking or using tobacco in public places after July 1. Penalties include 4 for furnishing to minors and for making selling or giving away cigarettes with health harming substances. other offenses carry a 100 dollar fine or up to 30 days in jail.
Roosevelt endorses farmers as real citizens who contribute to national health and prosperity after a tough April and May with harsh weather. He chides the weather man for his earlier forecasts and urges alignment with the president’s praise.
The legislature’s salary raise bill is dead after the Senate concurred in the House amendment by viva voce vote, though a roll call was required. President Sherman refuses to sign, and with all measures pending except the deep waterways bill tabling, a revival in October seems unlikely.
The piece notes Democrats imitate Republicans by backing favorite sons like Judge Gray in Delaware Senator Daniel in Virginia Governor Hoke Smith in Georgia and Ex-Attorney General Judson Harmon in Ohio. It suggests the tactic aims to blunt William J Bryan, seen as a continued threat, with votes coalescing around Judge Gray.
The forthcoming year promises a vibrant political scene in Illinois with a Governor and full State ticket to elect. About a dozen hopefuls seek the governorship, ninety counties must report, a U. S. Senator to replace Hopkins, delegates to the National Convention, and a President to succeed Roosevelt. Primaries occur on the last Saturday in April and the general election in November.
A prominent American politician recalls a story where he offers a turkey to the best Republican rationale from three African American men. The dialogue features dialectal speech about Republicans freeing enslaved people and political motives, framed as a humorous anecdote about loyalty and identity.
A short satirical tale about a man with two wives who pull different colored hairs from his head, leaving him bald. It jokes that a man should be master of his own conduct and not be governed by wives. It references Rockefeller imagery and Indiana.
The article notes Harry Orchard’s alleged confession shown on the Witness stand portrays him as a cold, businesslike killer. It likens him to medieval assassins, saying murder became a mere transaction for pay, if his account is true. The piece contrasts earlier newspaper prints with his on‑stand testimony.
The defense argues Orchard killed for pay and pursued murder as a trade, showing no loyalty or heroism. He is portrayed as a moral monster who would perjure himself if needed, unlike fanatical bomb throwers. The jury must decide how far such a man can be trusted and whether his one claimed virtue is truthfulness.
A broad re adjustment of postmaster salaries in Illinois and neighboring states raises pay for many offices by 100 per year while reducing others. Towns including Amboy Ash ton Aurora DeKalb Elgin Fulton Galena Milledgeville Morrison Mt. Carroll Oregon Polo Rochelle gains 200 per year, Franklin Grove Belvider e and Sycamore drop 100, Lanark and Downers Grove face a 200 cut.
The president extols babies as society’s vital crop across domains from home to law and business. He links marriage and childrearing to national progress, saying a home without children misses purpose, while children brighten parents and help the world grow better.
The spring weather revived interest in 1816 known as the year without a summer. May had frosts and snow with an inch of ice, Vermont reported a man frozen to death, New York saw three inches of snow, and ponds froze on the Fourth of July down to Virginia. Corn crops failed as August and following months stayed cold, and in 1817 seed corn fetched five dollars a bushel. An Albany paper quotes James Winchester, ninety, of Vermont, recalling that rare season.
Governor Deneen vetoed a bill curbing the time for state and local governments to sue officials and their bondsmen to recover misused public funds. The veto keeps a five year limit, affecting actions tied to the recent state court ruling allowing suits back up to forty years to recover fees retained by former auditors and treasurers. As a result, lawsuits against former officials will proceed, aiming to recover over $300,000 in aggregate sums.
President Roosevelt spoke at an agricultural college in Michigan last week praising practical farming studies and calling for new schools to train skilled mechanics. He blamed the decline of apprenticeships and urban life for drawing farm boys away, urging more agricultural colleges to foster a strong farming vocation.
President Roosevelt spoke in Connellsville Pennsylvania urging balanced labor hours noting the need for eight hour days for men and equal fairness for wives. He warned against champions of shorter hours for men while excluding their spouses and urged citizens to support fair play at home as well as in work.
An archaic didactic voice counsels not advertising while a rival wastes money on ads. It references a boy named John Wanamaker or Moneymaker who owned fabric and clothing items, hinting at a historical retail scene and branding.
A Philadelphia newspaper article recounts Young John spending $35 on a single advertising push in the Philadelphia Ledger and ending with over $100 in goods. Merchants warned him that advertising pays poorly, but he ignored them. Now he runs multiple dry goods stores and neglects his Sunday School lesson.
A string of brief comic dialogues satirizes wealth power and family folly. Rich husbands and their money lure two grand juries while clever spouses spar about money status and marriage. A running thread mocks idiocy and social pretensions. The conversations mix flirtation, insult, and social observation with wry aphorisms.
The poem depicts Department Commander John W. Ganes ordering slow music at the Oshkosh encampment on June 8 2007 to honor veterans. It recalls Civil War battles, veteran hardship, and a gradual return to reverent, unhurried marching as troops file by.
National Committeeman Frank Lown den returned from western New York and declared that if Roosevelt does not run, Uncle Joe Cannon would be the leading candidate. He said a secret House vote would show four fifths favor Cannon, with strong cross party support. He ruled out a bid for Illinois governor and noted Taft and Fairbanks would rally delegates for Cannon.
A farmer candidate states willingness to remain on the farm and devote any extra time to congressional duties. He emphasizes commitment to public service while balancing agricultural work and Parliament responsibilities.
The New York Tribune argues that Sherman’s warning about executive encroachment overstates risk. It contends governors’ programs and special sessions strengthened public support and the legislature, not weakened it. It cites Missouri and Texas as examples and cites New York as proof of reform improving governance.
A fragment mentions pure ice made from distilled water delivered by Freeport Artificial Ice Co with unclear contact details stating two phone numbers 62 or 214 and the note wi salw.
The Shannon Reporter notes a few locals who refuse to work between meals and announces Silver Shield lodge No 320 will hold memorial services. Senator McKenzie spoke at Cedarville graduates, W. Dillon becomes Rockford Y M C A secretary, and Harris' orchestra schedules concerts in Warren Winslow Savanna. Orangeville officials consult on cement contracts, Epworth league skips tomorrow service, Lunt named head English at Sterling Moore Township High. The Morton High School expands language offerings.
Freeport business men push for a Fourth of July celebration as Independence Day nears, urging sponsors to act promptly to organize preparations.
Advertising blurb promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets priced at 85 cents. Claims to restore physical and mental power. Signed by Joseph Emmert.
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