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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
Level headed George B. Cortelyou the Secretary of the Treasury will not be a candidate for the Republic an nomination for Governor of New York against Hughes. Mr Hughes has made one of the best governors that the State of New York ever had and he ought to be and he probably will be re nominated and re elected by a large majority.
The first primary election for all parties in Illinois by direct plurality vote is under way as we go to press. Weather is good across the state and the field of candidates is large and confident. Every candidate believes he will win and we will report Monday who secures the nomination.
The New York Globe quotes Taft defining political philosophy as accuracy and dispatch in government policing. It argues citizens seek a prompt system to punish the guilty while allowing others to go about their business without disruption.
The article notes opposition to a free band concert in Freeport on August 26, to avoid conflicting with the Cedarville old settlers' meeting six miles away. Opponents fear county resentment and potential damage to Freeport merchants’ interests.
The piece urges abandoning torchlight processions and general rallies, calling for public meetings with credible representatives to fairly discuss the tariff. It emphasizes tariff as the campaign’s main issue and hopes for open, well informed debate rather than spectacle.
The standard oil case faces a likely denial of a rehearing by the appeals court and a probable denial of a Supreme Court supersedeas. A new trial would be ordered before possibly a different U S judge, with the 29 240 000 fine set aside and the case retried as if never tried.
The Republican national executive committee has been appointed as follows.
The passage lists Charles F. Brooker Connecticut T Columan du Pont Delaware William E Borah Idaho Frank O Lowden Illinois Charles Nagel Missouri Victor Rosewater Nebraska William L Ward New York Edward Duncan North Carolina Boise Penrose Pennsylvania and praises Col Frank O Lowden as the best qualified for the position and predicts his private secretary James R Cowley will run office work, noted as the most level headed and efficient choice.
Mr. Bryan proposes taxing honest bankers to cover deposits in dishonest banks, a policy that would lose Democratic support among honest bankers. No honest man should pay debts of a dishonest man. If adopted, reckless speculators could offer high interest, and when they fail, the bank becomes insolvent, harming the prudent depository holders.
The speaker denounces taxing conservative honest bankers to cover deposits in speculative banks, arguing Bryan’s plan is wrong and will not win approval from honest voters. The message emphasizes fiscal responsibility and opposition to bailing out risky banking schemes.
The county central committee becomes the party organization for campaigning and runs the party until a new committee is chosen. City members join ex officio as the city committee. The chairman must be elected from the committee, which handles all functions of county conventions except candidate nominations. The people elect the committee and it will conduct the campaign in the usual fashion.
The retired Seward laments neglecting private business for public life. He recalls a career starting as a western New York lawyer, state senator, governor, U S senator, and secretary of state. He states his greatest happiness would be his sons owning good farms, debt free, near home.
The Freeport Daily Journal reprints a Bryan quote on Civil War veterans and pensions, then notes a letter from W. J. Bryan denying the speech. The paper defends its stance, states support for Taft, and pledges correction if any misstatement about Bryan is proven.
In late August Stephenson county hosts three gatherings. On August 24 Freeport hosts the 46th regiment reunion led by local veterans. August 26 Cedarville hosts the old settlers reunion with potential crowds of five to eight thousand and Col Frank O Lowden as orator. August 27 Freeport celebrates the Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary with Illinois State Historical Society organizing events.
Freaport hosts the largest gathering in Stephenson county on Thursday August 27 on the original debate ground. Speakers include United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver who will discuss Abraham Lincoln Hon W T Davidson of Lewistown on Stephen A. Douglas Col Frank O Lowden will speak on Robert R Hitt and a stand and badges for original debaters will be provided if applicants contact Hon FH Poffenberger. If bad weather the event moves to the opera house. Nonpartisan and open to all who honor Lincoln and Douglas.
In Cincinnati Taft articulates a strong nomination and pledges to continue Roosevelt policies. He credits Roosevelt with shaping popular conscience and reform, highlights anti trust actions, rate bill aims, and stricter transport regulation, and notes party support and the push for lawfulness in business.
With money plentiful and easy, crops fair, labor rates well sustained and markets in good condition, the coming fall looks really bright despite the ongoing national campaign.
A reflective quote on a man overcoming obstacles, valuing inner triumph over public acclaim, emphasizing perseverance and personal victory rather than wide recognition.
The text asserts the primacy of farming for civilization, arguing that humanity can develop through crafts and limited trade yet cannot progress without cultivating the soil. It frames agriculture as foundational to society and civilization.
A fragment quotes Daniel Webster on civilization and farming. It suggests that until pursuit ends and one returns to the earth, a person is a foaming barbarian, and that tillage begins other arts follow.
A concise Lincoln quote advises eating three meals, praying, courtesy to creditors, digestion, and moderate exercise. It suggests there may be other needs for happiness, but these basics provide a solid lift.
Secretary Loeb announced that President Roosevelt will abstain from speeches during the campaign. It was believed he might respond to charges by Mr Clayton, permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention, but he likely regards them as fully covered when Judge Parker addressed them.
Labor leaders protest Gompers belief he can deliver the working vote en bloc to Bryan. The labor movement has generally kept out of politics, and it is unlikely they will make a bold political move this year.
Describes individuals who are universally liked for their cheerful, good-tempered nature and their knack for putting others at ease. They may not be brilliant or witty but excel at delivering comforting phrases. The piece urges the reader to strive to be one of these agreeable companions.
A moral exhortation urges boys to master temper and tongue and avoid imitating fast youth. It emphasizes honoring parents, resisting crude language, and seeking true leadership through self command rather than flashy bravado.
A brief etymology explains how post terms arose from Latin positus meaning placed. The concept grew into an established conveyance system between stations and the post office. Shakespeare used posthaste to denote swift travel like a courier.
The habit of treating those closest to us with discourtesy dulls family happiness. A young woman should judge a potential husband by his behavior at home, not in public. Look for how he treats his mother and elders, not how he tips his hat.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Mr. Gompers shows deep personal concern over injunctions. He seeks to restrict court procedures and reduce court authority, implying a problematic stance on enforcing legal prohibitions. His position is viewed as potentially compromising judicial powers.
The passage urges that cheerfulness comes with practice. Beginners may strain fingers on masters’ compositions and find sounds painful rather than pleasing. Through persistent effort, perfection emerges, turning effort into second nature and enabling melodies to touch both self and others.
The writer warns against slacking after success and urges active effort. It urges those who sit idle to yield to those ready to contribute, saying achievements should inspire continued work and improvement rather than complacency.
Ben Odell notes no potential candidate for succeeding Mr Hughes escapes factionalism and that Governor Hughes staying aloof from factions may appeal to voters more than others under consideration. He argues Hughes’s style is a good form of politics.
A reflective passage compares flies trapped on sticky paper to humans who ignore warnings about vice. It argues that like flies, people repeat destructive behavior after seeing others suffer, treating serious dangers as trivial until they too fall. The piece emphasizes universal folly and the prevalence of self destructive choices.
The piece argues the Democratic press prejudices labor voters against Taft, likening workers to sheep and claiming Gompers set a dividing line that could steer or stall the labor vote depending on leadership cues. It frames the press as manipulating sentiment ahead of an election.
The speaker argues labor unions are not likely to sway votes, noting workers will think for themselves and back Taft. He says mocking unions like Steam Shovelmen or Greggemen will not boost Democratic support and criticizes Democratic papers for doing so.
Large factories in New York St Louis and other cities have rehired as many workers as last fall with some wage increases. Moline plants add workers and southern Illinois expects 160000 more to be employed soon. A New York telegram says captains of industry see the low mood ending and work resuming in Pittsburg New England and beyond signaling better times.
The text urges constant honesty to maintain trust. It warns that a single broken promise ruins future trust and that deception leads to recurring harm. It cautions against carefulness being the cause of misfortune, noting traps are easier to fall into than escape.
White Hall Republican urges farmers to compare the market reports of 1893 to 1896 with Bryan era politics. It notes corn at 138 cents per bushel and cheap farm goods under Gorman-Wilson tariff policy, until McKinley’s 1897 reversal.
A humorous exchange contrasts a baseball foul to a Cubs outfielder with a runaway couple on a Kansas river steamboat. The punchline notes one is caught on the fly while the other is a conflict on the Kaw. The scene ends with a flirtatious quip about a tenor announcing a singable ballad.
The Champaign Gazette praises Judge Taft as a sober, statesmanlike Republican nominee whose acceptance speech reflects a jurist’s restraint and rational approach. It urges the country to treat his words as a safe rule of action, free from vagaries or excited sentiment.
Franklin D Roosevelt argues for open opportunity and nonprivilege. He emphasizes equal access to work and rewards earned by energy and foresight, opposing oppression of the weak and the concept of entitlements. He defends merit and rejects coddling while condemning privileges.
The address accepting party leadership reads like a president's message, signaling continuity with the current administration yet asserting the next era will be a fulfillment, not imitation. The new voice is calmer, deeper, and more balanced, aiming for steadier influence without echoing the present fervor.
Historical note compares fees of famed attorneys Rufus Choate Aaron Burr Daniel Webster Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln with modern practice. It cites Choate often charging 50 dollars Webster earning 20000 a year and Lincoln accepting a land warrant for Black Hawk War work, highlighting public service over profit and early demoralization among peers.
The Louisville Courier Journal reports an 1880 Cooper Institute tale of Abraham Lincoln noting a cottage in Springfield and about $8,000, with a path to $20,000 if elected vice president with Seward, illustrating modest early wealth before becoming president.
The Baltimore American notes Taft’s reply after his selection as standard bearer. It hails his speech as one of the ablest papers of its kind and declares the country has measured Taft, who outlines aims to crystallize prosperity, fix industrial habits, reduce manipulation fears, broaden product distribution, develop law, protect the weak, and advance progress without demagogy.
W H Taft remarks in favor of generous pensions for Civil and Spanish War veterans. He notes Ohio veterans present and thanks them for their honor. He admits lacking field exposure since Lincoln era presidents but expresses deep sympathy for Grant Garfield Harrison and McKinley as Ohioans who served the nation.
Washington Star notes Judge Taft affirms Roosevelt methods and credits the President for initiating them. If elected, he would use executive power to continue what has begun. Taft defends the labor and tariff positions, questions the income tax route, and shows confident grasp of Philippine policy.
The passage extols Secretary Taft as having a strong, largely flawless public service record. It lauds his tact, discretion, and ability to resolve complex issues without capitulation, noting his insistence on essential rightness paired with a sunny, amiable temperament.
A dry goods merchant recalls sending to the city for a Stanhope for Sunday while his partner plans school clothes and parlor updates. A grocer discusses dull business with a banker as a traveling printer arrives, and casual talk reveals a broader town economy.
In a town hall gathering, local businessmen denounced farmers for patronizing mail order houses. They heard brief talks from several gentlemen and adopted resolutions against shopping away from home. The scene reflected concern over the growth of mail-order commerce and its impact on local merchants.
Professor Cox explains rheumatic aches align with barometric pressure. Lower readings widen vessels and heighten pain, while rising pressure reduces pain. He argues humidity does not affect these signs and cites old weather saws linking joint pain to storm changes.
A fragmented verse song parody about moving families west to the State of Illinois with humorous claims about the land its people and resources. It references tolls on rivers horses schools and crops and includes a chorus urging relocation and prosperity in the state of Illinois.
A brief item reports an event or situation titled OhNorus occurring within Blanols state boundaries. Details are sparse in the readable text, but the note preserves the place name Blanols and the event tag OhNorus for archival reference.
A brief, sharp exchange questions a person’s value noting he is never late when invited, hinting at reliability in social rituals despite broader skepticism.
A brief New York Sun note cites Knicker Jones in a witty aside about covering his wife’s summer hotel expenses. It mentions he will pay five dollars a day to sleep three in a bed at a convention.
The scene features two bridesmaids discussing a couple. One remarks the match is well matched while the other notes the bride is a grass widow and the groom is a vegetarian, in lighthearted banter.
Job’s son declares a fortune ahead with a bragging exclamation. His wife doubts the luck and remarks that the fortune may not bring true ease or fortune. The exchange reveals humor about wealth and misperceived luck.
A fragmentary exchange reveals language of sentiment as friends discuss being exclusive and lonely. The dialogue shows a speaker named Cumrox and references to family, capturing a quaint mood of solitude and social distance.
Sunday School dialogue reveals a teacher asking if forgiveness was extended to an enemy and a student replying that the motive was born from facing a bigger adversary. The exchange highlights simple moral instruction and personal courage in a small community setting.
A chastised son argues about a past punishment with his father. He laments Willie Simmons had beaten him to a lick, implying double punishment if he had licked Willie first. The exchange hints at discipline and fairness in a rural or familial setting.
A spring wagon scene captures two women in casual banter about a man named John. One woman notes he takes life easy, while the other reveals his two regrets: waking to eat and stopping eating to sleep, highlighting simple rural humor.
A reminiscence portrays George Jones as NYT editor who refused a five million dollar bribe, claiming he had evidence against Tammany frauds. The anecdote suggests publishers are suspected of taking pay, yet Jones’s integrity led to trials and prison for many involved.
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