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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1905
Page
4
The Freeport Journal receives label from an international organization recognizing the newspaper for employing union labor in its mechanical department. The recognition underscores the paper’s labor practices and adherence to union standards.
Gantz B.G Cooper and Thomas C Shaffer declare candidacies for the county treasurer post, subject to Republican primaries. The notice lists names and affiliation in a formal election announcement format from the county authorities.
Everolmon announces candidacy for Stephenson county sheriff subject to Republican primaries. Brubaker confirms run, with emphasis on party selection and primary decision.
William W. Krape announces candidacy for member of the Illinois General Assembly. He states he is running in the Twelfth Senatorial district and will be decided by Republican voters at the primary. The notice is filed in the GOP process and names his address as 12418.
Henry Ritzman declares his bid for County Superintendent of Schools in the Republican primaries. He states his decision to seek the office and invites party support in the forthcoming election.
In this legislative district the candidates for the legislature pledge to support the senator chosen by the majority in the primary. The plan aims for the candidate favored by voters to secure the legislature seat, ensuring fairness by aligning with the district’s majority choice.
Gov Chamberlain of Oregon appoints John M Gearin to succeed John H Mitchell in the U S Senate. Gearin is a Democrat, and the governor argues Oregon will be better off with an honest Democrat than a Republican boiler.
Francis Murphy, a 69 year old temperance advocate who spent thirty years campaigning across the English speaking world, is dying in southern California. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States at sixteen and had many friends in Freeport who recall his temperance campaigns in the city.
Chicago Deneen politicians refuse to take part in the U S senator matter. They prefer Cullom and Custom over Yates, with the governor possibly for Yates but a large majority favor Custom. The division reflects internal rivalries within the state Republican organization.
Congressman Fulier of Belvidere introduces a bill making it a misdemeanor for a member of Congress to be employed by corporations in any capacity. The proposal aims to bar railroad and other corporate agents from the House or Senate, though it may lack sufficient votes in the House of Millionaires.
Andrew Carnegie asserts no danger in immigration and even suggests paying immigrants to come to America. He insists the only test for entry is frugality sobriety and industry shown by paying their passage. He adds it is not purity of blood but mixing of different bloods that builds America.
F E Busse appointed postmaster at Chicago succeeding F B Coyne whose term expired. Viewed as a political win for Senator Custom who enjoys favor with President Roosevelt. Officials explained that for large cities like New York and Chicago it is best to follow the people’s wishes as represented in the Senate, despite merit system exceptions.
A Democratic congressman challenged President Roosevelt after he defended public ownership of railroads, warning such policy would cause far reaching disaster and require strong supervision and regulation in the nation.
A fragment notes that railroads form a public policy issue of paramount importance to be presented to the nation in 1908. The text hints at legislative or political debate guiding national stance on railroad affairs and governance.
The message warns Governor Yates against a whirlwind bid for the U.S. Senate, alleging plans to campaign through every county and lash out at federal figures including Senators Cullom and Hopkins and House leaders. It urges restraint, arguing vituperation harms Yates more than opponents.
William R Hearst states plans to run for New York governor in 1906 and for United States president in 1908. He calls candidacy a hobby and notes it could lead to a Democratic nomination for president if he wins in New York, while urging broader ownership platforms.
The speaker at Cairo advocates a future ship canal from Chicago to the Mississippi and a navigable river system from Minneapolis to New Orleans. He extols water transport as the cheapest conveyance, citing coal freight savings when the Ohio River runs eight to ten feet deep and noting freight rate reductions spur industrial activity.
Governor Yates has announced his bid for the U S Senate. The Stephenson County Republicans are urged to avoid quarrel and express unity in April. If Yates wins the county primary, all Republicans should rally for him. if Cullom wins, all should rally for Cullom.
The Champaign Gazette argues English postage is one penny per letter equal to ours two cents while noting the United States lacks a second class mail like England. It claims U S carriers earn far less and that higher distances and salaries create profits here, with English salaries cited at about 400 dollars yearly for letter carriers and 275 to 800 for rural carriers.
The district spanning Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties would unify its legislature behind Yates if Stephenson backs Cullom and the other two counties favor Yates. With a Republican majority for Yates across all three counties the district’s legislators would vote for Yates and endorse the beldaver senator.
The text urges Republican voters in Stephenson and adjoining counties to choose Cullom in the April primaries if the majority favors him, so that all legislators from the district would align with that majority. It notes McKenzie from Elizabeth Jo Daviess may shift to Yates if ballots support Cul lom.
The Republican county central committee nominates Oscar J. Bisesser to succeed his late father as county treasurer. He pledges to keep his sister as deputy and dedicate the office income to the late father’s family. The special election is January 16 and voter turnout by Republicans is urged to decide the result.
A proposal to regulate insurance via a government certificate of solvency. Congress would authorize the bureau of corporations to examine insurers upon request, certify solvency and legality, and enable the postmaster general to bar ins carriers from the mails if insolvent or illegal.
The formal announcement by Governor Yates declaring his candidacy for senator was widely anticipated. Washington reporters interviewed Illinois figures as Senator Cullom voiced support for any American citizen seeking office and urged a principled campaign.
Illinois representatives express unified support for Senator Shelby Cullom, urging his re election amid talks of former Governor Yates candidacy. They stress his long service, integrity, and influential Senate chairmanship as essential to continued national influence and state standing.
Nine Ohio bankers from seven cities have been incarcerated in the penitentiary during the present year, another has been sentenced, and three are awaiting trial.
The Newport society leader argues men are as enslaved by women as women are by fashion, a remark echoed by the Oshkosh Northwestern as a witty reversal of the common stereotype.
Tolbert von Watson a Vienna native recently enlisted as a private in the United States army at St Louis is twenty six, speaks and writes nine languages, and is cousin of the Austrian military attaché in Washington. His father serves as an officer in the Austrian army.
Congressman Hitt has again been named chairman of the house committee on foreign affairs, a choice praised by Illinois supporters. The Galesburg Mail notes his long experience and knowledge of foreign affairs make him eminently qualified for the post.
The Boston Post questions Mr. La Follette's chances in the United States senate. The Kansas City Times replies there is no doubt he will appear and make his presence felt, turning up and acting up as expected.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Lee Roosevelt to Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati Ohio a U S congressman from Ohio's first district The wedding is planned for about mid February with a White House ceremony likely after arrangements are completed
A young man into dancing wore a pedometer to a hall and logged thirteen and a half miles. The average waltz covered half a mile the polka three quarters a mile the gallop or schottische a mile and dancers a quarter mile. A girl typically dances more than a man and may cover over sixteen miles in one evening.
An ode to a veteran honoring his service and memory. It laments his passing or lingering days, celebrating his bravery on many fields and calling for future generations to keep his name and memory alive with care and reverence.
A twenty per cent reduction in freight rates is hailed as beneficial for all shippers and those who pay freight. Illinois has faced higher rates than many other states, and big shippers had demanded changes.
The discussion notes that charges were delayed to gain railroad backing during the Yates administration. Now Yates allies claim the commissioners appointed by Yates were responsible. The author argues political gain requires fairness in all things, quoting Dwight Star that no man wins politically without fairness.
The garnet has many varieties and color names including almandine olivene jacinth and hyacinth with deep red the common accepted color. When cut as a cabochon the red garnet is called a carbuncle a term anciently used for red stones. Garnets are found worldwide.
Ohio congressman J Warren Keifer, seated in the house, signaled with claps during the president's message. Members mistook his gesture for applause until the head page revealed a push button at every desk, ending the misunderstanding.
A challenger argues immigrants from a nation are undesirable citing 18 per 1000 criminality. The defense notes 27.7 percent of U S senators have felony convictions and none are barred from office. The exchange questions the argument's relevance to excluding senators as immigrant material.
Speaker Cannon named house committees and Illinois members were pleased with their posts. Snapp joined the post office and post roads committee, Fuller on invalid pensions, Hitt remains chairman of foreign affairs, Foss heads the naval committee, and Mann leads the election committee.
The sole Democratic congressman from the state faces calls to be replaced by his opponent. Anthoney Michalek, born in Bohemia January 16, 1878, came to the U S as an infant. Critics allege his father was never naturalized, challenging his citizenship. the issue was referred to the elections committee.
A parable describes a man who kills a goose that lays a golden egg daily hoping to reach an inexhaustible treasure within. He loses everything and learns that covetousness punishes the greedy. The tale warns that avarice, in any form, brings its own misfortune and cares.
The Springfield News credits Governor Deneen with reducing Illinois freight rates. He reopened the case at his direction, studied it from every angle, and urged vigorous action. He believed Illinois rates were higher than neighboring states with similar rail traffic, and he pushed to cut the state maximums to eradicate discriminations and rebates.
The piece notes Senator Cullom a long time office holder in Illinois politics and national government remains as poor as a church mouse despite decades in power. It argues boodlers do not stay poor and that Cullom cannot fund a campaign, trusting voters to finance his race.
The passage notes Hearst has decided to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1908, a development the author says would greatly please Republicans who expect it to help their own chances. The piece also has sharp partisan critique of Democrats and a remark by John Sharp Williams about Republican fatigue with the party.
James Taggart announces he will not seek re-election as representative from Stephenson County. He states he has accomplished what he wanted and will not pursue another term, signaling a quiet end to his candidacy plans.
The Freeport area braces for a race as farmer Taggart weighs legislative duties against home duties during the busy season. W. H. Shons and editor Krape emerge as candidates, with Taggart noted for a strong record in the lower house and a reputation for justice and right.
The Freeport Journal advises Stephenson and Ogle county Republicans to refrain from fighting over the United States Senate candidacy of Cullom and Yates. Voters should consider all issues and candidates, not let the senator race eclipse attention to Springfield representation.
The Rockford Republic cites a Brooklyn newspaper urging Col. Frank Lowden for vice president on the Republican ticket. Described as a rare orator and Cincinnatus type, he combines public insight with strong speech. It notes unlikely he seeks the post but could rise to the presidency.
The new primary law allows a voter to sign any number of petitions for different candidates for the same office. Each candidate must reach five percent of the last presidential vote to appear on the April ballot. Signatures enable entry, not voting intent, so a legal voter may sign all petitions or none as he pleases.
The Civil War veterans are dying at a troubling rate with October deaths at 4704 all pensioners. It notes many died while pensioned though the count of non pensioners is not yet known. The piece offers gratitude for their sacrifices and reflects on the nation’s debt and pride in their lifetimes.
A witty writer mocked verbose legal phrasing by contrasting a simple gift of an orange with a lawyerly deed. The quip shows the absurd length and formalism that can accompany routine transfers, highlighting how formality can overshadow straightforward meaning.
Former Illinois governor Yates declares candidacy for the U S Senate to succeed Cullom. He says the campaign will focus on the Cullom Hopkins issue and Speaker Cannon’s interference in Illinois Republican politics. Yates expects solid support from Governor Deneen and plans a forty day speaking tour before the primary.
The excerpt notes that wards and districts in Cook county will intensify political struggle after year’s start. Republicans statewide welcome a defined issue and clear lines, anticipating earnest campaigning and organized opposition regardless of preferred candidate.
Poem reflects steadfast devotion and sacrifice for loved ones. The speaker values inner peace and a loved one’s reassurance over worldly opinion, celebrating perseverance, squares of struggle, and twilight vows. Recurrent lines promise welcome home and praise for effort, despite thorny paths.
The passage extols the farmer as near to the kingdom of heaven than anyone else. It notes his daily meals, self-sufficiency, and ability to fence himself from others. It highlights cattle, sheep, fowl, and fields as sources of food, clothing, revenue, and leisure, arguing the farmer could become highly informed with proper hours and study.
Prophets town Echo argues United States representative Robert R. Hitt remains the safest choice for the congressional seat. The editorial lauds his honor and capability, predicting he will serve two more years and then retire to a comfortable life, with only light side interests allowable.
A collection of humorous exchanges among family members and neighbors. The father comments on training Mabel’s voice while the boy questions bears hibernation and a boarding school incident prompts a sharp retort about clean knives. The humor centers on domestic talk and everyday observations.
A paragraph contrasts a Michigan clan with an Ogle county family near Adeline. The Michigan clan’s tallest member reaches 6 feet 9 inches, while the Murra family’s tallest near Adeline tops 7 feet 1 inch. The piece highlights Capt. Christa C Fowler who stands 6 feet 9 inches, making him the tallest boat captain on the lakes.
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