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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
3
Local ticket slate lists JH Po Hanke and Henry Hoy among candidates with Moraupe man and Charles Phight also featured in the race for town offices. Voter notes show positions and ranked choices on the ballot in this newspaper segment.
G Cooper announces seeking Republican nomination for County Treasurer and objects to primary decision. Thomas Shaff confirms candidacy and challenges primary outcome.
Several residents including Irisherift, Everolson, Brubaker, and Mason Fox announce candidacies for sheriff of Stephenson County subject to Republican primary decisions. The garbled text reflects multiple names and submission notes for the upcoming primary.
A garbled notice declares candidacy for the General Assembly in the state legislature. It names Hayle W. H. SHONS and TAM Wik Es as seeking Republican nomination in a district and asks for party support from voters in the fifth district. The piece reflects a formal nomination announcement with uncertain OCR details.
Henry Rizman announces candidacy for county Superintendent of Schools as a Republican in the upcoming primary. He frames his campaign around educational reform and improved district oversight, urging voters to support his vision for local schools.
Cheréby announces candidacy for county clerk of Steph fount subject to Republican primary decision. Molnix and Gaelfeld referenced as figures in the announcement.
A call to meet at the County club rooms in Freeport on Thursday May 1 1906 at 4 PM to select delegates to Republican State and Congressional conventions, nominate county officers, and conduct other business. Nominations to be by plurality in a primary on April 28 1900 with 244 delegates allotted by township and precinct.
A partial report notes Governor J.Will keeping a neutral stance in the Syial race between Cullom and Yates in Cook County, and suggests Deneen aligned with the governor’s apparent posture.
Fragmented passage reports Cullom returning to his son after a sojourn with health described as good. The text hints at a public matter about how people should act or be governed but is unclear and lacks concrete details. The fragment provides no definite dates places or official actions.
A fragmentary obituary style note recalls a Cumberland resident who served as a comrade among others. The text hints at gallant character and nearly complete devotion in service. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
Joseph G. Cannon hosted a Washington dinner on Saturday evening March 17. Attending guests included Theodore Roosevelt Charles W. Fairbanks Henry Root Shelby M Cullom John Spooner A J Hopkins William E Allison John G Black and Idas Mand Jt James president of the University of Illinois at Champaign.
W. A. Hearst with sensational newspapers in Chicago San Francisco New York and other places and his inherited millions will seek the Democratic nomination. If he wins the nomination the Democratic party will be split. He is described as a socialist with city socialists likely for him but a large body of conservative Democrats would oppose.
The Manchester Iowa Press reports a cheerful national finances note as the deficit shrank from more than 28.5 million dollars last year to under 3.4 million. It is expected to vanish entirely in the next month due to rising customs and internal receipts. Prosperity appears on Uncle Sam’s face.
The Postmaster General declares rural free delivery carriers have right of way on all country roads. All other carriages must yield to the rural carriers to keep the United States mails moving, a return to historic urgency for mail transport.
Clinton city council votes to accept a library proposal from Vespasianater. Mr. Warner pledges a fireproof lot in BR Gib for a building, with donors contributing 60 in books or cash to inscribe names on a building tablet. Warner, a wealthy Clinton citizen and former congressman, is noted as a pensions commissioner and rumored Roosevelt cabinet appointee.
Chicago lifts saloon licenses from 500 to 1000 dollars annually, setting a trend for Illinois cities. Peoria, with 226 saloons, will collect about 225000 dollars in city taxes yearly. The law keeps 500 as the minimum but allows higher fees chosen by each city.
The piece notes Jacob Riis and Alton B. Parker claim Theodore Roosevelt will seek a third term. The writers express skepticism but say they would support a Roosevelt bid and await direct statement from Roosevelt.
United States Senator Tillman of South Carolina rebukes railroad power in reporting the Hepburn rate bill to the Senate. He warns that if lawmakers refuse to act boldly for relief, popular wrath will rise and radical policies may follow, risking drastic legislation. He urges wise action to prevent further distress.
A report notes the largest Republican state convention ever scheduled in Illinois, to be held at the arsenal in Springfield on May 44, with preparations under way and expected strong turnout.
The meeting discussed appointments and roles such as sergeant at arms and assistants per district. Delegates from Stephenson county remain twelve, a long-standing figure at the State Republican convention. The convention aims to conclude in one day with only a few statewide positions to name.
The piece urges Republicans in Illinois to avoid denouncing each other and stay united against Democrats. It notes internal Democratic rifts with Bryan Democrats meeting in Chicago to declare independence from Hearst Socialists, listing several Illinois figures and praising the Democrats as patriotic yet misaligned with socialism. The author opposes socialism as ruinous and calls for Socialists to be replaced.
A discussion of corporate personhood contrasts a corporation with individuals. It notes a corporation’s near immortality, legal creation, and lack of personal privilege to refuse testimony. The piece cites a U S Supreme Court ruling permitting corporate officers to be compelled to testify and reveal corporate books and papers.
A garbled OCR passage appears to describe perjury and law, mentioning honesty and the courts. It references punishment for perjury and a demand that those involved comply with the law. The text is incomplete and lacks clear subjects or a coherent narrative.
An Upper Sandusky man is memorialized with the line Here sleeps the father of twenty children on his tombstone. The remark adds a grim jab, noting he never had a chance to sleep before.
Fragmentary verse about a man who borrowed, lent, and spent, ending with the line that if his soul reaches heaven he will own the harps and charge rent. The text hints at a cautionary tale of debt and downfall without clear names or places.
Democratic congressmen express no remorse for slain Filipinos while lamenting American soldiers wounded by what they call barbarians. The piece portrays political reaction to recent violence in the Philippines and the contrasting empathy shown toward U S troops.
An odd exchange notes alcohol can remove stains from summer clothes. The remark warns that it will also ruin summer, spring, autumn, and winter clothes, affecting not only the drinker but also their wife and family, per the Menasha Record.
A Chinese editor in San Francisco comments on whisky and opium arguing whisky stirs passion turning a man into a beast who abuses his wife, while opium makes him a living corpse and his wife punishes him at home.
Ex Governor Yates quits as attorney for the Illinois Central railroad days before announcing his candidacy for the United States Senate. His stance on corporate matters is clear, guiding Republican voters in Illinois to choose between a railroad lawyer and Senator Cullom.
The text notes nearly 24 thousand machines bought in the United States last year at a cost of 45.8 million dollars. It records 27.8 thousand machines made in the country, with 122,970 sold domestically and 1,036 imported. Foreign makes sold at higher prices than Holmes manufactured.
A Band of Hope meeting hears a boy define a boy as the beginning of a man. The reply affirms that a true boy, a real boy, who is worth something in the future, must start becoming a man while still a child.
The jade, now gaining favor in the U.S., is a hard compact translucent stone. Its color ranges from creamy white to dark green with pale greenish gray most desirable. In New Zealand, jade is carved into axe and spear heads and can be ground to a fine edge.
The passage argues that lack of occupation opens doors to vice and crime. It warns that idle minds and hands invite evil, while active, constructive work keeps faculties engaged and prevents ruin of promising lives.
The speaker contrasts fares in the old country and America, noting aristocrats pay three cents a mile, middle class two, and laborers 2.5 in the old country, while in America laborers pay three cents a mile, merchants pay two, and the rich travel on passes.
The famine stems from a rice crop fail of less than twelve percent of normal. Northern Japan endures the gravest disaster in its history as many sufferers resort to eating tree roots and bark.
Senator Cullom asserts belief in the Interstate Commerce Commission as its founder and protector. He claims it can handle any duties Congress assigns and feels confident about his senatorial prospects in Missouri. He states his only desire is that the matter be decided by the people and does not fear their verdict.
A Fulton county man who orders by mail when he has cash is noted for letting children play with large catalogs. One morning a nurse emerges to announce a new baby in the home. Who brought it remains to be answered.
In a brief update the Ha y team signals continued progress with a tentative plan to advance in Australia. Cautious optimism surrounds preparations as officials seek to lock in dates and venues for the upcoming event.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear phrases and names. no coherent event or outcome is discernible, making it impossible to identify a specific person, place, date, or organization from the fragment. The readable bits resemble stray letters and fragmentary words rather than a complete report.
The Iowa Legislature passes an anti pass bill to separate office holders from railroad and interurban interests. It targets public officers and candidates, delegates to conventions, and political committee members. Violations are a misdemeanor with fines or imprisonment.
The President shows strong confidence in Illinois Senator Shelby M. Cullom’s leadership on the rate bill. He notes Cullom’s years of senatorial experience and consistent resistance to railroads as sources of strength and reliable support at a critical moment.
Minneapolis carrier John W. Higby faced an eight hour law violation after delivering several packages on Christmas Eve. He chose to continue working without pay to avoid disappointing recipients, earning a fine of $2.78 for the extra time. The department at Washington imposed the penalty.
The Illinois congressional delegation supports Senator Cullom for re election citing his ability integrity and party service They note the speaker of the national House and Uncle Joe Cannon favor Cullom and that his colleagues reflect voters in their districts rather than owe positions to Cullom
A tale shows the Collier inviting the Fuller to share a house but the Fuller declines explaining that coal dust would ruin cleanliness. The moral notes that one is judged by the company kept and compares choices of associates to lying with dogs and rising with fleas.
The piece argues that while progress has limits and error persists, purposeful wholesome work under proper conditions is life enhancing. It warns against drudgery and overwork, noting they harm people, but insists work with heart and soul acts as a tonic and balance wheel for human well being.
President Roosevelt directs Senator Cullom to revive the San Domingo treaty issue, seeking positive action. He rejects Senator Lodge’s program and urges a Senate vote, with recommittal if rejected, and asks Cullom to assess ratification prospects after the railroad rate matter is resolved.
The Geneva Republican praises Senator Cullom as a seasoned statesman who will not resort to personal abuse or mudslinging. It notes his lengthy service in Illinois and national politics and asserts voters will assess him on merit at the primary election.
A morning report lauds Colonel Lowden’s support for conservative senatorial aims and commends Mr. Cullom’s mental facilities and political integrity. The people of Indiana have repeatedly re-elected him, reflecting past faithful service and a trusted record in public office.
Senator Culom protests over granting the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix rail rates only if the existing rate is challenged. He argues the act should grant clear authority without conflicting provisions and opposes any bill that curtails rate setting by court review. He aligns with Senator Knox on delivering meaningful relief to the public.
The text jokes about housekeeping tasks for Mr Longworth in Washington. It lists locking doors, securing windows, closing the furnace damper, turning off gas, confining the dog, bringing the silver basket upstairs, and shopping errands with references to baking powder laundry soap and eggs. It also laments pantry rats and notes rough on rats. It ends by chiding Nick Longworth for swearing.
Dwight Star notes that Senator Cullom, once rumored to have fled to Florida to dodge railroad rate legislation, has returned to duty in good health. He is actively involved in Roosevelt’s agenda and sought after for advice, while Dolliver lauds his achievements for the people along railroad lines. Illinois honors him as a veteran statesman despite his advancing years.
A Dixon Telegraph summary recalls ex governor Yates delivering a long opera house speech filled with harsh attacks on Senator Cullom and a personal tale of mistreatment. The report condemns the torrent of insults as a political tactic and notes local Republicans in Dixon and Lee county reject the call to sow strife and hatred.
The report defends the Mount Dajo battle, stating women fought and children were used as shields. Moros are described as fanatics and a dangerous outlaw band threatening islanders. The attack and harsh measures are said to be justified, dismissing criticisms of U S troop conduct.
The text argues Senator Cullom has faced no criticism of his official acts while Joseph Yates has attacked him over a supposed railroad combine. It notes Yates has not challenged Cullom’s record, portraying Cullom as strong with an unimpeachable public service record from his time as Illinois House speaker, when the first railroad restraint law was passed.
The narrative presents Jeffrey, president of Rio Grande, claiming success stems from hard work rather than special genius. He stresses that business progress comes from diligence, persistence, and personal effort, noting that steady labor outpaces dreaming or innate talent in achieving material victory.
Bloomington Pantagraph remarks on Susan B Anthony’s death praising her devotion to women’s enfranchisement while judging her life as largely a failure. It contrasts her with Clara Barton and pragmatic reformers, arguing her aims were impracticable and left little lasting positive impact.
The piece extols journalism's public service and moral leadership. It cites Dr. Washington Gladden on newspapers guiding public sentiment, praising steady editorial ethics over sensationalism and condemning flabby pulpit rhetoric.
A New York man and a Chicago man spar over wealth and charity while a doctor praises a medicine that helps a patient. A child’s mischief, a family’s finances, and a social clash emerge through quick exchanges as a girl joins the injured aid society and observes her mother’s modest means and a guest’s snubbed status.
The piece recounts Kentuckians killed at Buena Vista buried in Mexico then brought home for final burial in Frankfort. It notes Theodore O Hara born in Danville Boyle County in 1800 and contrasts his age with General Wood at the war’s outbreak.
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