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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1906
Page
2
A label recognizing the use of union labor in its Wanical departments was issued by the International Typographical Union to the Freeport 1. This marks a formal acknowledgment of labor practices and union involvement within the company.
A fragmented invitation requests Speaker and House members attend a dinner at the Arlington Hotel in Washington on Monday evening May 7. It notes the distance is too far to walk and none own a spike tailed coat, expressing hope that the attendees will have a good time.
William WwW Lewis, editor of the Greenville Advocate and former Star editor, has been appointed postmaster at Greenville. He has many friends in the county and is noted for business success in his new home, with local anticipation of his appointment.
A damaged OCR fragment states bankers who take deposits and know banks are insolvent are guilty of robbery and deserve punishment. It mentions H B Strait, president of the Scott County bank in Jordan Minnesota, who received five years of hard labor in the penitentiary.
A fragment criticizes unions including Minneapolis and Chicago labor groups for dead handling practices, accusing them of fool conduct that discredits labor unions. The passage questions the ethics of burial duties and union involvement in funeral work.
The text argues that the candidate with the most votes should always be nominated, asserting this reflects reasonableness and rightful process. Opponents are warned they will hear from the public when the time comes.
A fragment discusses making the primary election nonpartisan to level the playing field among parties. It condemns partisan advantages and criticizes Chicago ward politicians as disgraceful, predicting voters will demand such a law.
The text recalls eight years of effort in Wisconsin to establish a primary election for nominations and holding primaries on the same day and hour. It notes opposition by party bosses, their retirement to private life, and asserts that Illinois will eventually adopt a plain fair simple primary election law empowering voters to directly nominate all candidates.
Senator Cultim and Congressman Madden introduced a resolution in the Senate and House to suspend duties on building material and food for San Francisco earthquake sufferers. The steel trust is rumored to oppose it, though it claims excess structural steel on hand. They argue for removing the tariff entirely on structural steel.
Fragmentary notice describes Freeport contributions for earthquake sufferers and mentions strong figures like Carnegie and Rockefeller. It notes modest donors, such as a 25 cent contributor, and a request at the Great Northern Hotel in Chicago for the amount given to relief efforts.
A fragment notes that “the soilless corporations,” the press and railroads tarry supplies free of charge in the face of a great calamity, signaling a global kinship in hardship. The text emphasizes collective aid and shared burden during disaster.
A stylized Freeport boast praises the city as moral and liberal while promoting Billy Milner as Democratic Sheriff candidate in Stephen son County. A parable about a Freeport resident in a heavenly trance features a large gold chain and a hint of the city’s steadfast pride. Hurrah for Freeport and its supporters.
The piece argues that government worldwide regulates rail rates and predicts Congress will eventually regulate U S rail prices. It asserts the power to regulate is in Congress, not a delegation to the interstate commerce commission, though the timing and method remain uncertain.
Illinois will back him for the Republican nomination if a chance arises, says W R Jewell of the Danville News. Uncle Joe Dissents from chasing the presidency, stating he would rather fulfill his duties as Speaker of the House and push legislation for the greatest good. He urges Republicans to unite next fall and avoid personal ambitions during the campaign.
The piece discusses alcohol production costs about ten cents a gallon while internal revenue tax stands at $1.10. It argues for ending the tax on denaturalized or commercial alcohol if a safe method prevents diversion to drinking. Benefits include cheaper fuel for farming machines and lighting, with emphasis on mechanical use and non drinkable assurances.
The text portrays Datis as Darius commanded a vast Persian force of about one hundred thousand to conquer Athens, emphasizing his focus on size over strategy. It notes Marathon where Datis held reviews and avoided battle against Miltiades, the Athens commander who led a small force of eleven thousand to sturdy combat and victory.
A historical account recalls Miltiades crushing the Persian force at Marathon. Datis led the vast army, yet Athens’ fighting phalanx held firm, forcing the Persians to retreat. The victory marked a turning point as European civilization surpassed Asiatic influence for centuries.
An average citizen recognizes that holding a department fire supremacy grants crucial protection against machine politicians' schemes, highlighting the court’s role as a safeguard for governance and public interest.
Advice urges restraint in private relations. It argues that close friends require tact and courtesy, and that unpleasant truths should come from enemies only when necessary.
A satirical exchange promotes a motor-car by boasting that every model has a speed record. The seller claims their cars are so fast they will be stopped by police for speeding and guarantees regular arrests each month for fast driving.
A Western patriot, after a week of Senate debate on railroad rates, calls the discussion a whirly gig where the senators continually ride but reach no conclusion. He portrays the issue as a circular, unsettled dispute with no progress.
The text notes suffrage groups object to labeling franchise limits as a bundle of categories and respond by establishing a Washington hotel for women. It claims the hotel will bar men, children, cats, and dogs from the premises, illustrating gendered exclusion as a protest tactic.
A claim notes one million immigrants arrived last year with not more than 20,000 settling west of the Mississippi and more than half remaining in New York and Pennsylvania, prompting eastern states to push for a law to restrict or redirect new arrivals.
The Lisbon quake of 1755 allegedly killed about 60000 people and the 1898 Calabria quake reportedly claimed 100000 lives. The Antioch disaster of AD 526 caused the heaviest toll, with about 250000 citizens and visitors counted among the dead.
Judge Moses Hallett of Colorado Springs resigns from the United States judgeship. His resignation coincides with the fortieth anniversary of his appointment by President Grant. Hallett was a Rock River Seminary graduate and long a prominent figure among its large alumni.
California cherries were received in New York on Monday and auctioned for San Francisco sufferers. About five hundred merchants attended. One cherry sold for 105 dollars, others ranged from 100 dollars to 50 cents. Net total from the box of fruit was 2440 dollars.
A wise elder defines a gentleman as someone clean inside and out who respects all ranks, accepts loss without squealing, wins without bragging, treats women and the vulnerable with care, is brave and generous, and takes his share while allowing others theirs.
Uncle William and Reginald quizzed about a dredge and grappling hooks. The dialogue twists as a natural history book is cited to explain how sponges are obtained. The exchange turns on misunderstandings about a homely homecoming and a lighthearted misreading of science.
The 1900 census lists 139 855 printers in the United States and the February 1906 Typographical Journal notes the International Typographical Union of North America has 45 994 members. That leaves 93 861 non union printers, showing union printers are about one third of all printers in the nation.
A city flat party caused noise prompting a neighbor to send a servant with a note asking for quieter behavior because Mr Smith cannot read. The host responded with regret and promised to reduce the disturbance.
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A fragmented reminiscence shows a boastful man with claimed deeds, met by a clever friend who questions the boast and implies the crowd values the smaller truth over the brag. The dialogue highlights pride versus perception in a simple social exchange.
Regatiatt towh coffinell proposed adjourning for lunch after a sitting, opposed by the mayor who believed hunger would spur business. An illiterate member proclaimed his astonishment, and a colleague quipped about ham in his mouth and needing a kinch.
Engineers who favored a sea level canal stress the quake resistance of that design but acknowledge the San Francisco disaster highlights seismic risk. The Nicaragua route is faulted for earthquake susceptibility, while the Panama option is less vulnerable though not guaranteed to escape strong shocks that could damage a sea level canal with locks.
A grandmother affects equal affection for two grandsons yet favors Harold. She discovers Harold assaulting Robert beneath a toppled form during a ruckus. She questions why Robert cannot rise from under Harold, addressing the scene to their mother Kate with emphasis.
In Washington, Senator Allison asks Senator Cullom to take charge of the legislative and appropriation bill governing salaries for government officials. The measure directs expenditure of about 35 million dollars and involves extensive committee and floor work, testing the strength of leaders.
Mr J Irons of the Cornell department of agriculture notes plants grown under acetylene light are resilient and adapt to limited sun. A humorous exchange reflects on marriage and cost, illustrating practical outlooks on needs and coexistence.
Senator Knox, urged by a physician to join the smokeless class after forty years, is found smoking a cigar in his Capitol room. The doctor reminds him to quit tobacco, but Knox replies that he is only smoking a cigar given by Senator Dolliver.
General Smith D Atkins, veteran editor of the Freeport Journal, cites Illinois voters in 1904 approving a direct primary law by a huge margin of 431,530. He warns lawmakers who oppose the people's demand will face consequences.
The president tells the German public that offers of relief are appreciated but outside help should be declined as American contributions will suffice. The California Club of Women in New York defies this view and opts to accept foreign donations, arguing the right to contribute should not be denied by nationality.
A farmer with 200 acres sold his land at fifty dollars an acre to move to the county seat in a bid to become an official. Ten years later he is out of office, and the farm he left could not be bought for a hundred dollars an acre.
A fragmentary 17th century style line argues that the exchange of four happy chances for one of tedious toil is unbalanced. The archaic phrasing reflects a philosophical musing on value and happiness versus labor.
A reflective discourse urges patience and charity in judgment toward others. It compares present skepticism to playing music without hearing notes and argues that consistent kindness becomes second nature, enriching life more than beauty or song.
A Denver reporter recounts a Whitechapel style incident in Mechanics Pavilion where a man missing his groin was shot by two soldiers after being positioned against a wall. The account notes three severed fingers with rings falling from his coat pocket. The scene was described as a hospital setting during an attempted operation.
Senator Cullom champions federal and state power to regulate railroad charges. The basis is that railroads hold eminent domain for construction and are quasi public, justifying government oversight. He cites a pending bill similar to his long‑standing proposal, noting transportation impacts wages and labor.
Senator John P. Dolliver of Iowa told a Montclair New Jersey Outlook Club audience that sympathy should go to the rich boy, not the poor. He argued anarchists should fall under health boards, praised labor law reforms, and noted that most great men began as poor country boys who rose through hard work.
John J. Lane argues in the Sunday Inter-Ocean that a special session must pass a complete primary law. He warns lawmakers not to short the public, noting voters expect a full measure and will reject partial provisions as unsatisfactory and misleading. The piece stresses unity among parties for a comprehensive bill.
A hungry fox seeks refuge with a farmer but the farmer tricks the hounds by feigning ignorance. The fox hides but later is exposed when the hunter leaves. Reynard notes the fox’s failure to fulfill reciprocal obligation. The moral: do good deeds properly or deserve no thanks.
The Freeport journal argues that the candidate with the most votes should be nominated in primaries, contending that if plurality suffices to elect, it should also suffice to nominate. The piece frames the plurality approach as consistent with regular election outcomes.
A debate centers on adopting a primary election to nominate legislative candidates. Proponents claim it ensures the winner with the most votes gains the nomination, while critics warn of possible manipulation. The discussion reflects broader party proposals echoed by national figures.
A tender verse paints a parent listening by the firelight as a baby kneels to say her evening prayer. The speaker muses on faith, love, and mortality, imagining a world without the child and finding solace in the child’s devout plea for rest.
Postmaster General Cortelyou asks Congress to authorize a new form of postal note for sending small sums by mail. The bill would cut fees for under 2.50 and simplify the note and distribution. Merchants say it benefits distant customers while rural dealers fear loss of orders to cities.
A mosaic of social chatter and sly quips on marriage, work, and gender roles. Women claim capability, while some men resist, as townsfolk debate divorce, domestic duties, and auctioneering in a brisk, era-typical kitchen-table flavor.
A reflection on loyalty and betrayal, arguing that a dog is man's sole unfailing companion. The text contrasts friends, family, and wealth with a dog's steadfast presence in both good times and bad, asserting that a dog stands by his owner through health, illness, and poverty.
Senator West recounts a tale of a master and his faithful dog. After hardship and danger, the dog stays by the dying master, guarding him until death, then lies at the grave with alert, loyal eyes. The bond endures beyond life in a stark rural setting.
A large Rockford audience enjoyed Will Lowrie's Sign of the Bow and Arrow at the theatre. Jerome Gibler receives credit for the score while Lowrie wrote the book. The capable amateur company featured Mrs Gibler Aunt Felicia Millyans and strong performers like Miss Burwell Ray and Price. The show drew praise for acting, music, and stage presence with the audience sending the principals off with flowers.
Freeporters will travel to Rockford on tomorrow afternoon for a 3 o’clock Grand Opera House concert by the Symphony Orchestra. The program includes marches, popular pieces, a piano concerto by Hewoit Levy, and works by Nevin Moskowski and Chopin. Hewoit Levy, pianist of the American Conservatory, Chicago, appears twice on the program as soloist.
River ton Postmaster G W Fouts reports a robbery and near fatal event per his letter. He cites a chronic liver ailment and says Electric Bitters cured him for eleven years. The tonic is advertised as a cure for biliousness neuralgia weakness and stomach liver kidney and bladder issues. Sold at Jos Emmert's drug store for 500 cents.
Albertson & Stemm announce a special sale of latest improved drop head sewing machines at 15 dollars and up with easy payments and a 10 year warranty. Factory representatives from The Cable Company will be on site at 78 Galena Street opposite the New York Hotel.
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