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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR from Freeport June 22 1907 shows postal matter and subscription rates. Mentions Freeport Minot and second-class matter. Appears to be a postal notice with carriage and mailing details.
The Freeport Journal is noted by the International Typo graphical Union for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments, signaling labor-friendly practices and industry standards.
The piece argues that San Francisco official Mayor Schmitz will serve time for boodling and concludes that honesty is the best policy. It asserts boodling yields no lasting happiness or success.
Secretary of War Taft at Madison Wisconsin paid tribute to Ex Senator John C Spooner saying the nation has suffered a severe loss by his retirement from public life. He called Spooner one of the most distinguished debaters and constitutional lawyers who ever spoke on the Senate floor.
Joseph G. G. Gannon is described as a rising national character with growing support across the country. The piece notes solid backing from Illinois Republicans and hints that with Roosevelt sidelined, Cannon will be the first and last choice of Illinois voters.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rules that state fixed railway rates govern interstate trade, though the commission has no role in pure state commerce. Anarchists oppose government by injunction and some may object to government by commission. The piece argues that excessive business regulation is worse than none.
In reply to Rev Dr McCoy of St Anne s church during Old Home Week Worcester June 17 Cardinal Gib bons through his secretary states the cardinal has only one flag the Stars and Stripes. The flag should be the only one permitted to float over America.
Council Bluffs council passes a resolution to chisel street names at street corners, arguing it is permanent and convenient for pedestrians. It notes that while some cities inscribe names in walks, such signs cannot replace corner markers, and urges placing signs at every crossing in Freeport for better navigation.
The Alabama senator Morgan dies at age near eighty eight with thirty years in the U S Senate. His successor was chosen at a party primary where Bankhead, defeated in Congress, was selected to fill the vacancy and will return to Washington as Morgan’s successor.
Hon. James Bryce, author of The American Commonwealth and now Britain’s ambassador to the United States, spoke at Urbana asserting two lessons for American public spirited citizens. He warned that repeated reform failures do not negate the value of popular government and that other systems like oligarchy have their own failures.
The passage argues that while strong institutions are valuable, broad participation by all citizens is essential. Leaders are needed, but people must seek them, trust proven honesty, and continuously monitor government. It declares that no democracy can succeed without everyone’s involvement and voting in every election.
Hon Douglas Pattison a Democratic legislator from this county is discussed as the probable Democratic nominee for Governor of Illinois and would likely secure a large Stephenson County vote. Charles Boeschenstein editor of the Edwardsville Intelligencer is also mentioned as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate with broad support among Illinois editors.
President Roosevelt and family depart Washington for a fourteen week rest at their Oyster Bay home. He earned the vacation by strenuous work and will return when Congress convenes next December. He is not a candidate for re election, but could accept a nomination if the National Republican convention offers it, and would likely win by an almost unanimous vote.
The piece argues New York Governor Hughes vetoed a bill that would set two cents per mile for all railroads, claiming unfairness to some lines. It urges Illinois to classify roads by traffic and set two cent rates only for high traffic, with higher rates for smaller lines, asserting state power to avoid below cost rates.
In a Norfolk Virginia talk to editors, President Roosevelt urged fact based reporting and restraint. He warned against hysteria and exaggeration that aid and comfort to scoundrels while saying judgment should rely on conduct not social or economic status. He noted good and bad people exist in all walks of life regardless of wealth.
The Wisconsin legislature voted to retain the circle at the head of the party ticket allowing a straight party vote by marking the circle. Voters may skip the circle and mark crosses for individual candidates in their chosen party. Hon B S Potter urged La Follette if Bryan is not nominated. The Democrats once nominated Horace Greeley hoping for cross-party support, but the plan failed.
Recalling early days in Illinois Ls48, the writer notes scrub stock in Stephenson County with cows at five to six dollars and horses at twenty to twenty five dollars, contrasting with later improvements. The piece highlights significant progress in Stephenson County's livestock quality and value thanks to local efforts.
Cal Frank O Lowden, a congressman from this district, runs a model farm near Oregon in Ogle county. He earns money with pure blooded cattle and assists Illinois farmers in improving stock. A recent sale saw a bull at three thousand dollars and a cow at two thousand, with 62 head averaging six hundred twenty nine dollars each, signaling Northern Illinois will stock the finest cattle in the world. The man driving this progress helps every farmer.
Senator Albert J Hopkins defended the US Senate as a bulwark of the constitution at the Chicago Phi Delta Phi annual dinner. He said the Senate checks the President and House, confirms treaties and appointments, and has guided railroad legislation with expert input, contributing to national prosperity and progress.
Expert Wiley condemns deaths not due to old age as a disgrace while noting public indifference to how those who die from other causes are remembered. The remark contrasts aged mortality with untimely deaths and public commentary.
The remark that thieves fall out and honest men get their dues seems apt as Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco is convicted of graft. Ruef, Schmitz's associate, provides the testimony that seals the mayor’s fate and lands him in the penitentiary.
Editor Landers of the Oregon Republican is reportedly a candidate for state senator from his district. He is described as a solid, sensible man with grit and the qualifications to serve in the senate and build a strong record.
A large crowd witnessed the President reveal a business-like six shooter in his hip pocket, suggesting preparations for the Fourth of July.
A prominent orator noted in his Memorial Day speech that old soldiers were dying at about one regiment per week, one division per month, and one corps per year. He asked readers to consider that in a few years only one old soldier would remain and wondered who that would be.
Reports say Dougherty the embezzler from Peoria now in Joliet state prison is discouraged after promises of release aid failed. He allegedly intends to disclose what he knows about the school funds embezzlement, which could implicate a leading banker and prominent figure.
A Peoria lawyer hints at possible connections to embezzlement funds and urges public exposure of the guilty parties alongside Dougherty. The commentary implies wider involvement and accountability beyond the named individual, pressuring authorities to investigate thoroughly.
Bryan is booked for lectures earning forty three thousand dollars for the coming season. Senator La Follette, with chautauqua engagements, will realize nearly an equal amount from the same source. These two men can testify that politics pays from a temporal viewpoint.
The speaker highlights Roosevelt’s firm stance on reasserting private citizenship on March 4 1909 addressing rich robbers would be robbers and anarchists in palaces or slums who deny square deals and equal chances urging a renewed commitment to personal responsibility.
The speaker notes that the United States calmly contemplates a shift of rulers every four years, a mere detail, and questions which nation, besides the U S, could do likewise without upheaval. The observation underscores the resilience and steadiness of Americans in governance.
Attorney General W. H. Stead of Illinois states that Cannon has grown in knowledge, mental grasp, statesmanship, and public regard in recent years and is still growing. The remark highlights Cannon’s rising prominence in public life and his continued development.
United States Judge Landison F. E. Durand pleaded guilty to using the mails for a fraudulent stock sale scheme. The jail term had lasted five months and he sought clemency for his wife and children. Durand operated the scheme under the name J. U. Garver & Co.
The passage advises walking four miles each morning after dressing, then returning for breakfast on a small dish of evaporated bran with skimmed milk and imitation coffee with condensed cream. It claims the regimen is a wonderful flesh reducer and stimulates digestion, making one feel like a child again and hungrier within thirty seconds of eating.
The Galesburg Mail warns saloon interests against opposing the local option law stating it would be wiser to accept the current law rather than risk a new measure that could be stricter and more severe. The paper notes the question is settled for now and the public does not want it reopened.
The text argues that Bryan should secure the Democratic nomination as the sole candidate with the field clear for him. It notes his use of the presidency for his chautauqua work, his main trade, and his enduring public prominence despite repeated defeats.
A newlywed couple travels to the railway station with the best man, once in love with the bride. Just before departure he buys a book for the bride, claiming it suits the honeymoon. They discover the gift is Robert Louis Stevenson Travels With a Donkey, prompting surprised reactions.
The speaker argues that fines on monopolies punish consumers of the monopoly's product. He warns that larger fines raise costs for the public, calling for legislators and prosecutors to recognize that restraint of trade harms the people, not the criminals.
A concise tribute likens a square man to kiln dried boards, unwarped and stable in all directions. He is consistently true to form, unchanging by any measure, and the only way to approach him is to face him. The passage extols his integrity and steadfast shape as the finest the world has produced.
While delivering a corner stone address in Washington, President Roosevelt’s coat tails were struck by a gust, revealing a six shooter in his hip pocket. The crowd gasped, then Roosevelt smiled, and a spectator quipped that the nation has not forgotten Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley as the last throng applauded.
In a vivid account, Roosevelt resents constant Secret Service presence yet shows he can handle danger. The text notes his skill with a six shooter and willingness to use it if needed, underscoring his personal readiness amidst security detail.
The act requires full disclosure for all securities offered for sale in France. It mandates statements of profits and assets and mandates truthful information to investors. Penalties apply for misrepresentation and fraud to protect savers from stock promoters.
A Freeport man lured a confiding buyer to a dry goods purchase at the depot promising to take notes and repay once sold. He instead sold the notes and goods, vanished, leaving the confiding man to pay without receiving anything. The piece warns that trusting strangers can bring danger.
Fragmented verses describe a journey to lands of evening with imagery of roses dew and meadows. References to a workhouse traffic room and a sweetheart mother contrast with dreamlike scenes of buttercups and songbirds. The piece evokes farewell to daily toil and gentle nocturnal beauty.
A college senior’s letter asks his mother to attend his graduation. She cannot afford new clothes, yet she comes in her humble best. In the fashionable church ceremony he shows quiet pride by pinning the badge on her dress, kissing her wrinkled face as tears fall.
The piece argues unionism is doomed if tied to crime and murder as revealed in the Haywood Moyer Pettibone trial at Boise. It credits President Roosevelt with enforcing the idea that no class is above the law and calls for lawful behavior by all organizations.
The Washington census bureau notes the 1790 census counted 38,929,214 in the United States with 697,967 slaves. New York led cities with 33,131, Philadelphia 28,522, and Boston 18,320. At the time Philadelphia was the capital while Washington was a project called the Federal City.
A reflective piece notes humanity owes a debt to animals and birds as it details a toad stomach containing many worms and bugs and observes robins and warblers consuming large numbers of worms daily to feed their young and curb pests.
The passage argues that without certain small natural aids, humanity would suffer. It notes current emphasis on nature studies turns these tiny helpers into common property for all, highlighting dependence on them in the struggle for existence. Encourages friendliness toward these natural allies.
The article critiques Mr. Bryan's Norfolk address contending he downplays the effects of a federal rate law. It notes his focus on rebates and passes as minor, arguing his tone resembles demagoguery. It portrays Bryan as misreading the law's broader impact and implies leadership inconsistencies.
In a village style exchange a juror is questioned about chicken confiscation and rum bans while a minister and parishioners share light exchanges. A klatch of townsfolk including a lawyer and a wife-beating defendant highlight social quirks through dry humor.
The article notes long serving members from Alabama and other states. It highlights Pettus born 1821 and Morgan born 1824 as senior figures, with Morgan serving since 1877 and Allison, Cullom, and Morgan forming a venerable trio in age and tenure. It mentions Whyte’s recent appointment and Morgan’s vigorous speaking on Panama Canal issues.
A nostalgic tribute highlighting mothers as the unseen workers in daily life. The passage catalogs tireless acts of service from washing feet to sewing, sacrificing leisure for family joy, faith, and quiet endurance. It portrays mother as central yet often unappreciated in home and church life.
President Roosevelt asserts Speaker Cannon has, by Republican colleagues’ unanimous wish, filled the second office in government for four years. He praises the Fifty-Ninth Congress as yielding superior service and beneficial legislation and contends Congress must legislate under Cannon’s leadership.
Charles E. Fubler of Belvidere argues Speaker Joseph G. Cannon should be the Republican nominee and next president. He praises Cannon’s government experience, vigor, and alignment with Roosevelt policies, asserting a strong Illinois delegation guarantees victory. The piece frames Cannon as the logical successor to Roosevelt and compares him to Lincoln.
The New York Tribune quotes Governor Hughes praising courage and conscience in vetoing a two cent per mile railroad fare bill. It argues against punitive, expedient action, noting railroads support commerce and that arbitrary reductions harm travellers, shippers, and the public interest. The governor urges fair regulation ensuring a just return for rail firms without crippling service.
Mrs. Anton Schmitz of Mannigan Illinois arrived in Freeport with bag and baggage but without her husband. While visiting in Iowa the couple were separated at Waterloo as coaches were switched. The man slept through and left with other cars. Mrs Schmitz learned his fate by telegraph and continued homeward on the next train. She was aided by railroad officials in Freeport who provided a ticket for her journey.
Members of the local Woodmen lodge favor holding a picnic for camp members and families in the near future. The plan will be decided at the next regular meeting with the mid month as a likely date. Previous annual picnic at Rockford drew low attendance.
Cornelius Akyens, a clerk at D and Foll's dry goods store, scalded his feet last evening and will be incapacitated from duties for a short time. The incident underscores minor workplace accidents in downtown commerce.
Mr. B. W. Goodloe of 107 St. Louis Ave Dallas says in the past year he has become acquainted with King's New Life Pills and they effectively relieve malaria and biliousness. The pills do not grind or gripe and cost 26 cents at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
Private tutoring offered for high school and college level Latin and Greek. Lessons priced at 60s an hour. Contact via phone numbers listed in the ad.
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