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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
2
Entered at the peace in Freeport Illinois is second class matter Terms of subscription one year in advance five dollars per year by carrier or mail ten cents per copy
The Freeport Journal is honored by the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, reflecting support for organized workers and standard practices in production.
The list shows candidates for various offices including REP President Vice President U.S. Senator Governor and many state positions. Names include James Hopkins Deneen Ogleby Rose, McCulloh, Andrew Russet, and Stephen Ri. Also mentions WLW and several local roles like County Surveyor and Clerk positions.
Old settlers gathering at Cedarville on Wednesday August 26 with Col. Frank O Lowden, Member of Congress, as principal speaker.
Col R C Kerens of St Louis announces candidacy for United States Senator from Missouri. Veteran of the Army of the Tennessee, he seeks election to the Senate.
The text argues for protecting United States markets to sustain wage earners and preserve their daily earning opportunities. It emphasizes that self preservation is the first law of nature.
The death of Senator Allison of Town leaves Senator Hale of Maine as the oldest serving member, with Frye second, Aldrich third, and Cullom fourth. Hale will succeed Allison as head of the senate finance committee.
The article proclaims a planned Chicago railway station costing twenty million dollars. It praises Chicago’s growth from a village of ten thousand in 1846 to a city with two million people, noting the project will be the finest railway station globally and underscoring the city’s remarkable expansion.
A fiftieth anniversary observance of the Lincoln and Douglas debate will be held in Freeport on Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m. on the original debate ground if weather allows. otherwise in the Opera House. Principal speakers are U S Senator J P Dolliver of Iowa, W T Davidson of Lewistown, and Col Frank O Lowden, a Member of Congress.
Acting Comptroller Kane informs all national banks in Oklahoma that attorney general the opinion allows banks to join the guaranty agreement. Banks that joined under the law must withdraw. The notice argues it is unfair to force honest bankers to cover the losses of dishonest ones.
Judge Bethea of the United States Court in Chicago fined the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway company seven thousand dollars after a guilty plea for rebating. The court says the small penalty will deter the practice, noting Republicans enacted and enforce the anti rebating law.
The tariff must be revised to match changing conditions and may involve lowering or raising average rates. Judge Taft believes some schedules lack sufficient protection and should be raised while others exceed needed protection and should be cut. This reflects Republican revision aims.
The text argues for tariffs as Judge Taft advocates, endorsing continued Republican control. It states goods made in the U S sold cheaper abroad should be free, asserting no tariff is needed when foreign prices undercut domestic ones, to benefit American manufacturers.
For the first time in Illinois voters directly nominated all Republican candidates by plurality. The speakers urge backing the entire ticket, urging Republicans to vote for every candidate next November and to present a united, strong effort.
The 1897 Dingley tariff enters its twelfth year as the oldest U S revenue law, credited with vast treasury gains and broad prosperity. Now times have changed and business phases demand revision, to be entrusted to its friends rather than its opponents who previously denounced protective principles.
Taft’s acceptance speed would boost his reputation and energize the Republican campaign. He outlines a trust policy of regulation without destruction, aligning with average American common sense. He argues the United States guards property rights for rich and poor alike, and that the Republican party embodies this principle to remain the majority party.
The death of Senator William B. Allison from heart failure draws national attention to his career. President Roosevelt telegrammed praise, while uncertainty grows over his Iowa successor. Governor Cummins is favored to be appointed and run before the next legislative session, though Allison allies oppose him.
The passage argues urban Democrats and rural Republicans shaped 1868 results. In New York City Seymour led by over sixty thousand, but upstate farmers overturned city votes to give Grant and honest money a fifty thousand statewide majority. Across the country cities favored Democrats while farmers backed the Republicans.
Across the nation farmers press for full payment of government obligations in coin, bolstering Republican majorities in rural areas while cities trend Democratic. Freeport leans Democratic, but Stephenson County farmers push the county Republican. Rural voters sustain GOP strength nationwide.
The Stephen son county county central committee will convene in Freeport on Wednesday August 19. They may elect Robert P Eckert as chairman if he accepts the post and Walter Mack as secretary under the new rules. The group will act as the county convention with powers except nominations. Delegates to senatorial, congressional and state conventions will be chosen.
In a Chicago interview, Harriman admits ignorance of party platforms and the Standard Oil rebate ruling, and lacks insight into the impact of his investment in Gould properties. Despite this, the man has achieved a notable amount.
The Illinois prize record for regular attendance likely belongs to Miss Alice Kern of Henry schools. She has completed twelve years of school life without an absence. A physician vouches for the claim and can affidavit it. She also has not been tardy even once during her entire school life.
The note of prosperity is strong in farming areas of the west, illustrating that national welfare largely rests on agriculture. Western newspapers report farmers have money, while eastern conditions breed unease. Some formerly borrowing states no longer need eastern funds.
Baltimore News argues that if the president's reforms are worthy, public earnest support must continue without relaxation. If not, years of effort and exposure were merely noise. A backward step would require redoing the work under tougher conditions.
Tommy Watson declares he will push Georgia voters to cast a large electoral vote for Bryan in the electoral college if he carries the state as a Populist. Taft represents a new political departure Georgia can hardly endure again. The Populists and Democrats previously fused for Bryan and were defeated badly, and Georgia alone cannot elect him.
The Philadelphia Record notes cartoons irritate politicians and crooks like Tweed who ignored newspapers yet feared illustrated depictions. It recalls Tweed’s arrest in Spain after being recognized from portraits by Tom Nast, understood even by readers who cannot read.
In his acceptance speech Taft pledges to pursue reform along Roosevelt era lines within changing conditions. He frames the injunction issue as central, aligning with his platform while outlining practical limits and continuity with Roosevelt’s approach.
The discussion centers on a general assessment of his record as a federal circuit judge. Temporary restraining orders should issue only in rare cases where delaying relief would cause irreparable harm. Supporters argue the current practice already protects lives and safeguards property, aligning with the court’s long-standing approach.
A cautious naturalist argues watering lawns in bright sun wastes water and scorches grass. Dame Nature counters with cloud screens that shade vegetation, suggesting gardeners follow her lead to protect turf and conserve moisture.
Tomorrow, after it is all over, some would-be statesmen will need a solid, able bodied man to kick sense into them. It is fine to fight for what one wants in politics but not to threaten, blackmail, or malign those who differ. If politics cannot be conducted decently, state affairs are in a bad way.
The excerpt argues Lincoln would have used modern transmission methods and a thorough written document like Taft if available. It contends Lincoln’s address, though shorter, could still convey a clear stance using the same logical and thorough approach. It notes no need for specific devices or meals to judge rhetorical effectiveness.
The piece paints Stuyvesant Fish as impoverished by hard times, noting his income has dropped to 50000 this year from about 200000. It laments his champagne habit and predicts a return to prosperity as soon as he can resume spending.
Iowa ponders a worthy successor to Senator Allison whose long record of prudent judgment on money and tariff shaped national policy. He stood as a paragon of public service with a spotless career and deep influence in the councils of the nation. The state seeks a new leader to uphold his legacy.
About a week ago a young man in Hartford was jailed in frail health and poverty. A year earlier William J. Walker, cashier of a New Britain savings bank, vanished with 565000 missing from bank accounts and 56000 in the Connecticut Baptist association treasury. He was hunted worldwide, bank officials spending 50000 to find him, and he was ultimately found in Mexico with only 1.01 dollars.
The quote condemns a socialistic ideal where individuals contribute according to ability yet withdraw according to need. It argues such a system would grant privilege to the corrupt and harmful, allowing able members to be robbed of their earnings. Roosevelt criticizes the notion as gross and unjust.
Aesop’s fable about a grasshopper seeking aid from frugal ants depicts the danger of wasting youth. It argues that those who toil in summer should store provisions for winter, urging youth to prepare financially for old age rather than indulge in carefree living.
A thrift frame urges living within means to avoid future want. It warns that one cannot spend youth foolishly and hope for security in old age. The adage stresses earning, saving, and planning for the future to prevent hardship.
The editor must risk displeasing some for truth and stay true to honest convictions. He may offend subscribers or advertisers but gains through courage and consistency. A ruler by fear and favor yields no lasting support, while steadfast purpose builds a strong following even if sometimes wrong.
Mr Joseph J Bristow emerges as a Kansas political figure by gaining prominence while serving as fourth assistant postmaster general under Roosevelt first administration He led an inquiry in the department that led to prosecutions of individuals who violated postal laws and defrauded the government Bristow later retired from the department to pursue other endeavors.
In Kansas the nomination for United States senator shifted to a primary ballot. Bristow entered the race not mainly on wartime service but on railroad regulation, defeating Senator Long who was seen as friendly to roads and corporate interests. Bristow is described as highly capable and compares well with Kansas senators of the past quarter century.
Arnold argues that Lincoln was not a scholar yet delivered exhaustive arguments in the Cooper Union address. He praises the Springfield farewell, the first inaugural, the Douglas debates, and the Gettysburg Address for their eloquence and moral force. He predicts Lincoln’s life and teachings will prolong the republic.
Taft argues that only an injunction can curb threatened unlawful injuries to business. Courts of equity act because damages are inadequate, since the harm is a recurring series of acts rather than a single event. Injunctions have historically prevented such injuries since the founding of equity.
The era offers more opportunities for youth, though starting years may be longer due to broad preparation giving way to narrow specialization. Success hinges on deliberate, focused training in a chosen path to meet the opportunities that await.
Robert T. Lincoln born in Springfield on August 1 1843 was Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln’s eldest son. He studied at Harvard College and Harvard Law School, served as a captain on Grant's staff, practiced law in Chicago, served as secretary of war under Garfield and Arthur, was envoy to Great Britain, then became general counsel and later president of the Pullman Palace Car Company.
A reflection on how a single lie corrupts virtue and reputation, likened to ink staining fabric and a leak sinking a ship. Citing Kant, it argues dignity, character, and truthfulness shape great leaders and illuminate their lasting guidance for future generations.
The speaker argues trusts are vast wealth aggregations used as capital that deprive the public of benefits. He places wealth and property rights at the core of civilization, praising capital use while warning that corporations enable abuses, urging a clear definition of trusts and remedies.
The quote argues wealth builds by pooling savings into one fund for railroads and big enterprises. Stock transfers let many citizens own shares in vast corporations they help create, enabling broad participation. Taft warns against discouraging corporate growth, saying it harms workers, small dealers, and the nation.
The note recalls the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debates held in Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galesburg Quincy and Alton and announces planned celebrations on those dates for the fiftieth anniversary in 1908. It also mentions the Independence publisher aiming to attend and hints at Lincoln birthday centennial in Springfield on February 12 1909 with school observances in the north.
A speaker recalls trying to hide after swimming and a mother's keen, unspoken detection. The boy frets over how she always knows from clothes or skin, while contemplating a mysterious power guiding a mother’s insight. The piece combines playful dialect with a reflective, rueful tone about growing up.
W H Taft outlines three options after Dewey's victory in the Philippines. Return the islands to Spain, hand them to Aguinaldo's government, or assume trusteeship and educate the Philippines toward self rule. He argues the second option failed due to corruption, and the third embodies the implied U S duty to guide yet not abandon the islands.
Benjamin F. Shaw of Dixon and Paul Selby of Chicago survive from a group of pioneer Illinois newspaper men who aided launching the party. They led the drive to the 1856 Chicago state convention where Lincoln's lost speech was given. Selby, editor at Jacksonville Journal, urged editors to form a anti slavery coalition and helped organize the first state convention in Decatur. Abraham Lincoln attended and helped draft resolutions urging Missouri Compromise restoration and a clean state administration.
The article describes a 1866 Illinois state delegate convention in Chicago where editors adopted a platform and voted to convene on May 29. Lincoln delivered the principal speech and, despite opposing his own nomination, backed an anti Nebraska Democrat over an old line Whig. William Bissell emerged as the deal candidate and was later nominated and elected.
The Bloomington Pantagraph questions Chicago reformers and Cook county loyalty to Senator John Humphrey. It notes Humphrey's Chicago base, repeated reelection, and the push by city leaders to lecture other districts while neglecting consistency in supporting the Humphrey Bill and related political actions.
A terse exchange escalates as one speaker taunts another with threats of violence in a heated confrontation. The dialog features regional slang and brash bravado, reflecting a tense moment between two individuals.
In a terse exchange the figures Ripson and Snortz clash over an umbrella. Insults fly as they trade sharp jabs about eye contact and carelessness in a murky streetside moment.
Mr Phusser tells Cynthia he has joined a Dont Worry club. Mrs Phusser responds with regret and says the club must change its name. The exchange hints at a humorous household dispute over branding.
A terse exchange questions whether one would marry a man who uses fists yet remains quiet when spoken to revealing themes of control bravery and silence in intimate conflict. Through implied tension the dialogue exposes power dynamics and social norms about communication and violence within relationships.
A witty remark asks how Sniggsley earned a fame for great wisdom. The punchline blames his wife’s constant talking, claiming it prevents him from revealing his true ignorance.
A child releases a canary from its cage and says a dog named Towser chased it. The exchange with grandma notes the canine’s involvement and the playful mischief of a boy.
Mrs Bacon notes a paper states men gray about five years earlier than women. Mr Bacon jokes that men wear their hair all the time.
A humorous exchange recalls a friend named Pat with whiskers off and a self-recognition line about not knowing oneself when looking in the glass, spoken in a colloquial voice. The brief dialogue captures casual camaraderie and idiosyncratic speech.
Miss Chellus and Miss Byrd discuss a boy who complimented a voice, debating whether he preferred Miss Chellus or Miss Byrd. The exchange reveals uncertainty about his true meaning and whether he liked the other girl’s singing best.
The piece analyzes the 483 electoral votes and 242 needed to win, noting Oklahoma’s seven votes since 1904. It argues Bryan’s southern base is durable but insufficient, as 115 votes remain to reach a majority. It cites Kentucky and Missouri as potential Democratic gains and references The Charleston News and Courier on party alignment.
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