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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
2
The Freeport Daily Journal urges Republicans to nominate E. O. Dana for mayor next spring, stating he could be elected and would be one of Freeport’s best mayors. The item reflects a December 26, 1896, Freeport, Illinois publication by the Journal Printing Company.
A year after editor’s forecast that John R. Tanner would win Illinois governor and later become a U S senator, the piece poses whether the prediction will come true. It notes the speculative nature of political outcomes and invites readers to consider Tanner’s prospects.
William McKinley secures Republican nomination and election on a Republican platform. His administration is described as Republican and promised to deliver prosperity and good times to the people.
C C Duffy Republican candidate for re election as clerk of Appelate Court of Ottawa is elected by a handsome vote. His plurality in 31 counties with one to hear from is 74 393. He leads McKinley 1 742 and Tanner 4 661. He leads his ticket in DeKalb Kendall LaSalle and Putnam counties by varying margins.
Heath, chief of the public a tion bureau, credits weekly papers with the greatest influence on canvass literature. He says the weekly press did more to shape public opinion than any other circulated literature, a compliment to editors and readers nationwide.
The Rockford Register Gazette reports the Chicago Tribune opposes sending an untried newcomer to the senate. It favors a candidate with knowledge of home and foreign commercial matters, tariff judgment, currency familiarity, and public-spirited views on interstate commerce and the Cuban question. The piece singles out Mr. Hitt as fitting this description.
The Monroe Sentinel muses on a fanciful clash of nations with President Cleveland leaving office and McKinley entering amid looming conflicts with Spain and Turkey. It imagines Spain and Turkey joining forces against the United States over Cuba and Armenian massacres, invoking divine intervention like the Armada episode.
The Macon Telegraph notes the South will sever ties with the Kansas Nebraskan finance scheme and avoid the free silver trap. It cites Governor Johnson’s Montgomery inauguration address omitting campaign issues and argues Southern voters backed Bryan for party regularity, not principles. The piece predicts the Democratic South will ally with the ancient faith at future primaries.
The Chicago Tribune reports McKinley received 604,467 votes in Illinois, Henry Hertz 539,817 for state treasurer, with a margin of 64,651 for McKinley. Bryan tallied 463,299 and Pac a the Democrat Populist candidate for treasurer 473,048, just over 10,000 more than Bryan. Four
The piece argues Hertz lost not due to Pace’s strength but Hertz’s own unpopularity. It labels Hertz a weak candidate, disliked by Americans as a chronic office-holder, by Germans for claiming German identity while Danish, and by Danes for turning his back on them. The paper notes voters were aware of his weak points.
The Pontiac Sentinel argues against the current flag law, calling it a failure as a teacher of patriotism. It proposes displaying flags only on national holidays or significant events, with school rooms having flags but not overexposed. The piece contends the law benefits flag makers and harms civic education.
The Chicago Tribune warned Gov. Tanner to avoid involvement as the senatorial contest heats up. It argued using state patronage to push an unsuitable candidate would deepen anti machine sentiment, lower party zeal, and injure both Tanner and his party. A cool headed approach protects influence and respect.
A stance argues that war with Spain could end Cuba’s misery and independence would remove Cuba as a threat, urging action regardless of consequences. The piece then critiques Chicago politics, warning against Madden’s bid to replace Senator Palmer and condemning machine influence in Illinois politics.
A fragment suggests a candidate being brought forward and a sign of growing protest by the decent element. The prose calls for earnest and unremitting action against the scheme, signaling belief that public pressure may prove effective.
The article notes international wheat shortfalls, India’s famine, and possible use of abundant U.S. corn to feed India at lower cost. It cites 200 million bushels global wheat shortfall with India and Russia heavily affected, while other nations report mixed crops and forthcoming drought risks.
In Chicago on December 17, John R. Tanner urged unity with sound money Democrats, arguing patriotic Republicans and Democrats share views on honest money and tariff policy. He urged Democrats to remain with the Republican ticket and support a protective tariff, citing the Wilson bill's failures and promising prosperity through Republican policies. The address segueed into a memorial notice for Dr. L. B. Peck, praising his ministry, healing work, and civic character, recalling his life and legacy before concluding with a hymn-like tribute.
A political notice urges voters to switch from Democratic to Republican ranks after four years of failed promises. It argues protectionist policies will deliver prosperity, calling for all sound money Democrats to join the Republicans for stable government and national progress.
A collection of abbreviated telegrams covers a fatal shooting in Indiana linked to Bertie Staub at Braris villa, Robert Mills. political notes on John Bell and Colorado area claims. a Brown County christening of McKinley. death of Jessie Critchfield at a church event. Miller & Wallen’s creditors accepting 15 cents on the dollar. Phelps & Co. grain brokers failing in Salt Lake City. a sultan’s cook tasting dishes to guard against poison. a child's fatal clothes fire in Anderson Indiana. Frederick Stork’s La Crosse assets. Belfast council voting to erect a queen statue costing 25000. Bob Curry convicted in Ohio for murder in the second degree.
The report notes Indiana generally fair and warmer, with colder tomorrow morning and westerly winds. Illinois mostly fair with possible local snows in the north and warmer south, slight cooling in the north, westerly winds. Michigan mostly cloudy with possible local snows and colder tonight. Wisconsin partly cloudy with eastern snow, colder and brisk northwesterly winds. Iowa generally fair, slightly colder, north easterly winds.
Chicago December 26. Christmas holiday keeps all exchanges closed and no market quotations are available.
Families seeking guitar and mandolin instruction for kids are asked to contact Matilda Bues. Located at 190 Oak Street. The notice invites arranging lessons as Christmas gifts.
For the Holidays a fresh supply of Plows celebrated candies is advertised as the finest made and sold as cheaply as inferior grades at Bhrarpster’s Confectionery Store. The notice emphasizes holiday sweets and low prices to attract customers.
Christmas call to examine the grandest stock of new holiday goods in fancy and useful fabrics. 20 days remaining in the cloak and dress goods sale with special bargains on blankets flannels and winter goods. WM Walton 104 106 Stephenson St.
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