Freeport Taxpayers League platform opposes closing saloons
Freeport citizens led by William H. Wagner publish a platform opposing saloon closure. They cite losses from a German Insurance failure, Robinson Manufacturing shutdowns, Meyer Vinegar fire, and tax revenue woes amounting to about $22,500 yearly, urging continued licensed saloons to protect jobs and city finances. The list includes officers, 100 signatories, and a declaration of principles against prohibition.
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Freeport Taxpayers and Citizens’ League of Freeport
League
Freeport
Robinson Manufacturing Company
Chas. E. Meyer
William H. Wagner
August Seitz
Albert Scheidt
Joseph W. Benston
T. K. Best
Henry B. Witte
John Buss
German Insurance Company
Chas. Rr. Meyer Vinegar Company
Stover Manufacturing Company
Henney Buggy Company
Arcade Manufacturing Company
Hoefer Manufacturing Company
Ilinois
United States
Imany
Guy City
W. H. Wagner
F. M. Gund
Louis Dickes
Y. K. Best
M. Hettinger
J. B. J. DuFour
Daniel Bongye
L. G. Voigt
Otro Hin
R. L. Cummings
Henry Evers
Rights and Liberty League
The Drink Question in Freeport Prohibition Debate
Rights and Liberty League argues local option fails to curb drinking as saloons face closure. The piece claims prohibitionists overlook equity and claim officials neglect duty. It warns city finances would suffer and questions replacement for the saloon if closed.
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Manufacturers and Dealers Club of Illinois Woth
Civic League Prohibitionists
Freeport
Sodom
Gomorrah
Paign
Personal Record of Visitors and Activities in Freeport
G A Finley of Rockford spent the day in Freeport. J J McCammore of Shannon was a Freeport caller. James A Reeves of Streator transacted business here. Supervisor Stephen Rigney of Scioto spent the day in Freeport. G A Cottingham of Dubuque was a business caller here. Miss Winona King of Lena read a paper at the Woman's club and arrived this morning, guest of Mrs. Gregory. C B Schuenn of Dodgeville called on Freeport friends last evening. W W A Barber of Hanover was a guest Friday evening. Mrs Leonora Lake, temperance lecturer, who speaks at the Grand tomorrow afternoon, arrived from Winston. Mrs I T McMahon and daughter Mary left for Chicago to visit friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCammore
Shannon
Freeport
James A. Reeves
Streator
Stephen Rigney
Scioto
G. A. Cottingham
Dubuque
Gregory
C. B. Schuenn
Dodgeville
Freeport Friends
Leonora Lake
the Grand
Winson
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Taxpayers: League Issues
Option Movement
William H
Wagner
Fur
J. Dittmar
F. Franz
John Bauscher
James Darrah
Phil. Knecht
B. Erp
Brockhausen
Wd. Kraft
T. Brandt
T. A. Secker
A. B. Haney
L. A. Frishbie
HH. Lerche
Charles H. Meyer
Carl Becker
John Fitz
Freeport Chem
John Schmid
J. Fred
A. EK. Wieneke
Fred. Jastram
Christ. Herold
Peter W. Bolsar
Tames Keesey
C. P. Guenther
Frank W. Siecke
William Secker
A. Tappe
H. H. Schulte
Hi. Schulte & Co
R. F. Luedeke
R. J. Burns
W. T. Rockey
L. Strohacker
Gale
William Washburn
Jos
A. Bach
Peter Metzger
Louis Bivrsach
Christ. Shouer
W.oon
Tier
W. ON
Cronkrite
A. C. Ismrich
H. H. Deery
John Sacker
P. . Lonergan
J. P. Muller
Jas. Ardern
J. Ohmsgerds
O.ilef
Kieckhaefer
August Kracht
Geo
W. Graham
John Tappe
Win
HW. Mitchell
D. N. Galloway
D. Bennetham
J. A. Poling
John Hilis
J. W. Benslon
L. M. Currier
Thomas Buehler
J. HW. Bender
W. H. Heitter
T. W. Johnson
H. J. Keller
Carl Littwinski
Charles FT. Balles
D. B. Schulte
Joshua R.H. Potts
Dearborn St
Chicago
Ninth St
Washingtons
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Journal
Illinois
Maine
Kansas
Northwest
Santa Claus
Barrington Hall Steel Cut
C. G. Schoeffel
Galena St
Japan
California
Minnesota
New York
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
G. A. Finley
Rockford
H. E. Crabtree
W.W. A. Barber
Hanover
Ohio
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