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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
2
The Freeport Journal receives a union label from the International Typographical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The label underscores commitment to organized labor practices within the publication.
Speaker Cannon drew cheers in Springfield amid talk he could be the next president if Roosevelt falters. The crowd said “Uncle Joe” for president when the time comes, and Illinois partisans expect Cannon’s bid to gain steam if Roosevelt steps aside.
United States inspectors found boiler tubes made by Shelby Tube Company defective for war ships but they were secretly repaired, delivered, and used. The fraud is now uncovered and those responsible face likely life imprisonment.
The piece notes uneasy harmony in Ohio politics with Taft for president and Foraker seeking re-election as senator. It criticizes Foraker for a grand stand move, suggesting his re-election is now in doubt while fire alarm Joe remains active in the political scene and the contest reopens in Ohio.
Governor Hughes of New York delivered a Elmira address declaring his fight against extortion favoritism and financial scandal. He urged honest government and strong regulation of public service corporations, insisting the people will support him whether the legislature assists or opposes.
John William January of Kansas City used the alias Charles W. Anderson to escape a penitentiary sentence. He lived under his real name for years before being recaptured. Roosevelt plans to grant a pardon and release him on July 19, 1907, prompting praise for both order and mercy.
A fragmentary briefing notes that Senator Platt now admits a miscalculation over backing Roosevelt with McKinley, Roosevelt’s potential reentry as president amid public demand, and the uncertain path to Taft’s nomination or a Democratic candidate like Cleveland amid a volatile 1900s political landscape.
Railroad men now view President Roosevelt as more friendly to railroads than hostile legislatures. Over 300 state bills recently passed hinder railroad management, prompting calls for a government tribunal to ensure fair justice for both willing and unwilling parties in regulatory action.
The piece argues for a uniform, conservative approach to railroads, urging that managers who act fairly should set a standard for all. It warns that honest competition is harder against dishonest practices and notes some rail leaders seek presidential help against state laws they deem ill considered.
A report on the Haywood Moyer Pettibone trial for Governor Steunenberg murder in Boise Idaho notes belief in a fair trial and possible acquittal or conviction based on guilt. It references John D Pringle editor of Labor World and a Roosevelt letter criticizing labor unrest and industrial policy.
A Mississippi judge argues that while the Constitution authorizes Congress to establish post offices and post roads, it does not grant authority to run all railroads and all other transport. He notes that the U.S. has never owned mail conveyances, all routes are let by bid, and postal service remains contracted. He says government takeover of all transport would be impractical and unlikely.
The text cites President Finley of the Southern Railway praising a better sentiment toward railways. He argues that if the public, especially in the South, seeks a square deal and fair treatment, railways will prosper and communities will benefit. He says officials should follow this example to foster improved views across regions.
Aubsidion local option discussed by the Tinois regtsliture drew criticism from radical temperance advocates. It stops short of complete local control, allowing each township to govern itself, and does not permit Lorans to dictate Winslow.
Reverend James K. Shields of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League endorses the new temperance law. He says it is advanced, will work in practice, and may be better than prior local option. The public expects it to function in rural areas while cities see little change, with amendments possible if needed.
Recalling Edmund G. Ross who died poor in New Mexico, the Kansas senator who cast a decisive vote against Johnson’s impeachment. The piece argues Johnson’s acquittal aided national unity and honors those who fought for the Union, noting Grant’s lenient terms to Lee and a future united country.
Prominent financial figures across Democrats and Republicans reportedly seek to back Grover Cleveland as a Democratic presidential candidate in hopes of defeating Bryanism and Hearstism.
A Stuttgart publisher issues correspondence between Prince Bismarck and Elihu B. Washburne, the American Minister to France from 186? to 1877, who led German interests in Paris during the Franco Prussian War and remained through the siege and Commune.
The article recalls Edmund G. Ross as a national figure who stood by his duty, and history agrees he was right. His resolute action prevented condemning the chief magistrate amid partisan rancor, preserving the nation from disgrace.
A new regulation effective July 1 allows ordinary stamps to prepay special delivery letters. The department argues this is sensible for business and common sense. Ten cents remains ten cents whether paid with plain or special stamps, though users may be frustrated if pink markers differ. More special delivery letters will be sent under this scheme.
General Smith D Atkins, longtime editor of the Preeport Journal, recalls his past bid for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer and notes he was beaten after refusing to allow John R.
The Peoria Star notes Tanner aims for the office by any chance and suggests Henry Wilfs, the nominee, may be a dupe. The piece questions how Atkins lost the nomination, hinting at hidden schemes and “wheels within wheels” behind the process.
Mr Bryan endorses a platform that won’t break under his weight and shifts from silver and wheat to the price of a soul. He argues lawyers should be barred from serving corrupt clients and vows to rise again if Nebraskans make this reform a national issue.
The writer questions the future of paper mills as pulp demand soars. A Minnesota mill produces forty five tons daily and plans ninety tons, prompting concern over scarce timber sources. The piece warns of dwindling wood supply and the impact on ongoing operations in the industry.
A six year old tells a South Main Street father’s daughter she has a stomachache caused by emptiness and suggests lunch. Later the pastor, suffering a severe headache, is told the same remedy by Nellie, attributing both discomforts to emptiness and the need for food.
The Hartford Times argues that preventing child slavery should be left to States and that no federal law passed on the subject would help. It contends earning ages and future leadership are linked, and humane sentiment alone cannot justify substituting federal for state regulation of American homes.
The annual timber consumption in the United States is enormous and the current standing supply will not meet demand without scientific forestry. Specific figures are unavailable and estimates vary widely, with differences exceeding eleven hundred billion board feet. One certainty remains: the supply is shrinking while prices rise.
An eastern firm published a pamphlet titled Camping With President Roosevelt by John Burroughs recounting a 1903 Yellowstone Park trip with Theodore Roosevelt. Burroughs relays a Roosevelt anecdote about a Rough Rider jailed in Arizona who wrote the President claiming he shot a woman in the eye by accident while aiming at his wife.
The Democrat editor challenges General Atkins of Freeport over why he was not made State Treasurer in 1906. Atkins blames John R. Tanner Floyd Whittemore and fees er, while Tanner allegedly sought interest control on state funds. The writer recalls Atkins refusing a governor’s promise and Tanner withdrawing.
The Chicago Tribune notes doubts about Governor Deneen's power or right to bind Illinois to Taft for the Republican nomination. It argues consultation with many others is needed and that the nominating convention is at least thirteen months away, leaving time for reflection and the popular will to be heard before any such decision.
Senators in Stephenson County denounce a State Board of Charities report as misleading. The illustration shows a girl in an infirmary with anklets and chains, implying restraint. Senator McKenzie states the chains and locks had not been used for years and that the board obtained the picture.
The Kewanee Star-Courter cites concerns about false claims that a girl was chained in the infirmary for a photograph. The paper argues that while shackling an insane person can be necessary, misrepresenting such actions is close to a crime and harms credibility.
A woman calls the old habit of raising hands high in greeting a silly, outdated practice. She contrasts it with now when well bred people greet naturally with a simple, graceful handshake. She says the old kangaroo method lacked sincerity and grace and is a relief to see disappear.
An angry citizen urges neighbors to elect an honest mayor amid corruption in Freeport. A caller argues that dishonest officials threaten safety at home, a warning that governance by integrity protects all. The piece urges law-abiding citizens to push for honest candidates to enforce laws against lawbreakers.
A statement argues that elected officials must act as servants of the people, carrying out voters' wishes rather than governing with superior wisdom. It urges direct constituent communication to remind officials they are chosen to reflect public will. Periodic instruction is advised to prevent officials from forgetting their duty.
General Smith D. Atkins reveals in the Freeport Journal a concealed 1896 plan by John R. Tanner to control the State Treasurer’s office. Tanner, aided with FL K. Whittemore, sought to run funds for profit while Atkins would be a figurehead. Atkins refused, Was dumped, Henry Wulff nominated and elected. funds shortage later linked to Tanner. Wulff jailed in Chicago.
A speaker denounces critics who clamour against banks, corporations, and wealth. He argues they seek to seize others' earnings, disrupt industry, and overturn established institutions while preaching agrarian doctrine in a land of liberty and equal wages. He asserts their true aim is to enjoy others' labor and spread corruption.
Daniel Webster remarks on how prosperity and abundance tempt people to drift from virtue exposing moral habits of society. He asserts accension of feeling and actions arise when bounty increases and happiness of condition elevates temptation. The passage reflects 19th century civic rhetoric on virtue and wealth.
Baron Rothschild states that attacking capital harms both labor and society, warning that envy and hostility to profitable business will ultimately destroy employment and wealth. He argues capital will retreat if assaulted, leaving workers and families to suffer as shops and machinery are damaged.
A collage of brief, lighthearted exchanges features a judge questioning a husband about beating his wife, a mother recalling the child’s growing, a lawyer taunting the opposing client, and snippets of family life. Witty dialogue across domestic scenes includes remarks on bald babies, early birds, and a daughter Arabella’s listening ability.
The narrative recalls Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle as a hard drinking engineer who vows to save his boat in a fire. He stays loyal to his duty, guiding the burning steamboat to safety before perishing as the vessel sinks. The tale laments his flawed life yet honors his sacrifice and moral courage.
Several hundred striking longshoremen armed attacked men returning from work at a New York wharf on Wednesday night. Police cleared the scene and rushed nearly two dozen wounded to hospitals. The incident echoes debates in other cities over workers’ rights to quit and employers’ rights to hire.
A speaker argues that workers may choose lawful employment on their own terms and criticizes using violence to block others from taking jobs. He asserts that abolishing this right would undermine the U S Constitution and state constitutions, urging citizens to reflect calmly on the looming implications.
The article recalls 14th to 19th century life, noting low rents, cheap livestock, and hard work in old England and America. It contrasts medieval affordability with modern comforts, urging a preference for present prosperity over past deprivation.
A Henriet ta Pa family recounts a five year eczema ordeal in their boy. After two home doctors declared hopeless, additional physicians offered no relief until Electric Bitters was tried. Several bottles led to a complete cure, touted as the best blood medicine and bodybuilding tonic sold by Joseph Emmerts' drug store.
The Daily Journal lists a position for a foreman with experience in crating heparaneR. The ad seeks an experienced candidate for the Stover Engine Works factory. A delivery service note mentions the Daily Journal home delivery for 100 a week.
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