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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
1
A long address highlights graduates Mary Sullivan and Florence Brubaker among others, discussing anti slavery era debates and Lovejoy’s murder at Alton. The piece blends 19th century abolitionist sentiment with the Illinois contribution to the Civil War, Lincoln’s leadership, and Illinois regiments mobilized in 1861. It recalls Lovejoy, the anti slavery movement, and the role of Illinois in shaping the nation.
A reverent history piece lauds Illinois and its leaders from the Civil War era, praising Ulysses S. Grant and Governor Richard Yates for steadfast loyalty and victory. It extols Illinois as a keystone state economically, agriculturally, and industrially, noting railroads, wheat, corn, coal, and meat packing while linking these feats to national unity and the presidency. The article traces Douglas, Lincoln, and state figures shaping national politics and diplomacy, celebrating Illinois’ enduring influence on the Union and postwar policy.
The piece argues that the Speaker of the House wields immense power in Congress and in shaping foreign policy, with the secretary of state and committee chairs playing crucial roles. It notes Illinois influence mirrors national trends, and highlights the central role of Uncle Joe Cannon in the era.
The Stephenson county schools Class of 1905 holds graduation exercises at the High school assembly room Saturday at one o'clock. The program includes multiple divisions of recitations and music with Miss Louisa Zimmerman as valedictorian and diplomas presented by Supt. S. E. Raines. Dr. M. M. Baumgarten conducts music and Rev J. K. Shields delivers the address to graduates.
George Cleave White formerly of Freeport was shot in a strike incident at Van Buren and Clinton streets Chicago and died at the county hospital. Funeral from his parents home to Forest Home Cemetery on June 22. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs James C White eight sisters two brothers and a large circle of Freeport and Chicago acquaintances. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 705.
June shows Stestiver medal event at Kia's Daughters' Settlement and county school exercises at Hadseltook. June 2 marks Commencement at St Mary's School. July features Freeport Krengerbund rubber celebration and Taylor's pork celebration.
The Harpersville pastor Rev. O. D. Moore describes severe agonies from a persistent cough after the grip and credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his cough and saving him from consumption. Available at Joseph Emmert s druggist for 50 cents and 1 00 a bottle with a free trial. applications for Taylor s park privileges to Charles F Franz.
All persons holding city improvement bonds please look them over and, if there are any components overdue, return them to the State bank to receive the money due. City Clerk Ws WatersIPrady signed this notice.
Advertises $12.25 round trip to Niagara Falls via Nickel Plate with multiple June dates and through sleeping cars. Notes meals in dining cars and flexible return limits, plus agent contact in Chicago. Also lists O M S P and Nickel Plate offerings to Toronto and Niagara Falls for convention events, with pricing. Water rents due July 1 with 10 percent discount for advance payment from Water Company.
Very low round trip rates from Chicago to Baltimore Milwaukee Denver Portland and other points with limited return dates. Tickets offered for International Christian Endeavor Biennial Woodmen Modern Woodmen encampment American Medical Association Lewis and Clark Exposition events. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway G M and St Paul agents.
Very low excursion fares to Asbury Park New Jersey offered by Chicago and North Western Railway through June 28 to July 1. Tickets 21.35 to Asbury Park and return via Nickel Plate road with limits to August 31 upon deposit. Sale June 29 30 and July 1 2 from Chicago city offices 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Pepot Lasalle and Van Buren streets on elevated loop.
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