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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
4
The International Typographic Union label is issued to the Freeport journal in recognition of its use of union labor in its mechanical departments.
With the Wisconsin Central added, Chicago terminals serve thirty five railway systems totaling over 100000 miles, more than 40 percent of US rail mileage. More sleeping cars leave and arrive in Chicago daily than in any other city. Chicago is a great city, and the wickedest city in the world.
The report notes Velt has spoken and Cortelyou has withdrawn from the race. The scene remains unsettled with time and events likely to shape the Republican national convention. Taft loses standing, Toughes may miss his state endorsement, and Uncle Joe Cannon emerges as a stronger possibility than before.
Report states Arkansas Senator Jeff Davis has named one daughter as private secretary earning 1800 dollars a year and another as laborer at 900 dollars. The laborer may assist with statistics and figures for his next anti trust push, the labor within his household cited as a cost to Uncle Sam.
A Wisconsin newspaper editorial discusses Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois for President and Charles E. Hughes of New York for Vice President. It argues the ticket could secure New York, aiding a Republican victory, but notes Democrats need New York to win. It urges nominating a ticket that keeps New York safely Republican at the Chicago convention.
William James Bryan is named United States Senator from Florida replacing the late Stephen Russell Mallory. The piece notes William Jennings Bryan earns about fifty thousand dollars yearly lecturing and contrasts it with potential gains for Roosevelt and a possible New York Senate bid if he is not nominated for president.
Senator Allison opposes revising the tariff on the eve of the presidential election. He favors a commission this session to prepare for a tariff revision at the start of the next Republican administration, with revisions to be done by Republicans on protection lines beginning the new term, not at its end. The next Republican National Convention in Chicago next June should pledge to revise the tariff early in the next administration.
Greene and Gaynor, government contractors on Savannah river improvement, were indicted for fraud, fled to Canada, were extradited, tried, found guilty, and sentenced to pay 575749 dollars and four years in prison. The U S Supreme Court affirmed, requiring imprisonment and fines. The note contrasts plea deals with harsher outcomes for those who resisted pleading guilty.
President Roosevelt argues that honest business deserves legal protection and that wealth gained by fraud does not outrank the law. He warns against believing large-scale theft is harmless, asserting the public menace of major fraud.
The text argues that law must punish all violators equally regardless of wealth or influence. It asserts that no criminal should escape punishment due to living in a mansion, praising President Roosevelt as popular among honest people for advocating impartial justice.
A concise record of Republican national conventions listing locations and dates from Philadelphia in 1844 to Chicago in 1940s era, with presidential and vice presidential nominees at each. It notes attendance at nine of thirteen conventions and includes figures such as Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, Blaine, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, and others.
The Cincinnati Methodist Rev H C Jennings denounces labor tyranny as unsatisfied union power. Rev W D Cole urges fair, two sided rights for workers and employers, condemns wage disputes, boycotts, and vandalism. He warns against unfair unions and stresses the need for just demands.
A New York City Republican Club endorsement favors Governor Hughes as the Republican nominee. The speech argues New York’s pivotal role in the 1952 race, noting state outcomes could swing the election, and suggests pairing Hughes with Cannon or Roosevelt as running mates.
The passage defends states sovereignty within a written constitution. It argues that the general government should not encroach where the Constitution reserves power to the states, claiming ample federal authority only where explicitly conferred.
A speech attributed to Judge Harlan urges Kentuckians to prioritize national allegiance over state, warns against a majority ruling without a written constitution, and defends federal power as necessary yet bounded by constitutional limits. The speaker cautions against pessimist doom and stresses vigilance, prudence, and patriotism to sustain liberty and the republic.
The text argues that while a tariff revision is needed, it would be foolish to tackle such a major task just before a presidential election. It warns that an election causes hesitation and uncertainty, and mixing the two would harm national business and activities. The election of a president adds further hesitation.
A debate notes that some items must be disposed of first before a tariff can be addressed. The discussion emphasizes handling the tariff decorously and on its merits, implying orderly procedure and separation of issues. The passage reflects procedural caution in legislative decision making.
The speaker contends Roosevelt missed a chance to greet seven Scotch lassies arriving to marry their sweethearts in the United States, arguing these foreigners are welcome in the country.
A late state board of health bulletin notes no smallpox deaths on the island of Porto Rico since 1898 when the entire population was vaccinated by order of United States authorities.
Weather prophets warn of a severe winter harming speculators and unemployed politicians while farmers with hogs, poultry, and abundant produce feel little worry, expecting stable farm markets despite the forecast.
The State Journal prints brief comments from state papers showing broad support for a primary law that would nominate party candidates by a plurality vote, reflecting overwhelming sentiment across newspapers.
The Carthage Gazette editorial argues in favor of a primary bill that is constitutional, grants the exclusive privilege to name all candidates including state and local offices, and is understandable to voters of average intelligence.
A Schuyler Citizen letter to readers denounces political manipulation and urges lawmakers to enact a simple constitutional plurality primary. It warns opponents of any move that would curb the people's rights to hinder faction control and claims a strong mobilization against such interests.
A lecturer points to an elderly man in the front row declaring all that you are comes from heredity and environment. The man snaps back in defense, insisting he never dealt with that firm and owes no one.
A teacher asks who expects never to be neglected and to have everything done for them. A small boy from a large family responds that the baby is the egoist who imagines he is at the center of everything and expects all for himself.
A Greenfield Argus editorial argues the legislature should frame a law allowing voters to have a say in nominations and elections. It warns lawmakers who treat politics as a game will lose their jobs, or worse, be dead to skin.
The passage asks how hungry a bear can be compared with human hunger. It questions the standard simile “as hungry as a bear” by comparing a bear’s appetite to that of a fifteen year old boy who works hard on a farm and feeds after a long day. It seeks a clear measure of bear hunger.
Secretary Taft resumes duties at the War Department after a long successful trip focused on reporting Filipinos' progress. He says he had no mission elsewhere but accepted courtesies in Japan and Russia. The secretary’s frankness is noted, with the public trusting his straightforward statements.
Parents should invest in their children’s education and a wholesome home rather than amassing wealth to be divided after death. True wealth comes from what young people have in head and heart, not what they carry at start.
The Southern Ilinois Herald urges youth to save part of earnings and spend less than they earn. It warns of sickness or unemployment ahead and cautions against living beyond means, stressing that those who “blow in” all they make face trouble sooner or later.
Illinois senators Cullom and Hopkins sit on key Senate committees and shape major foreign and domestic measures. Illinois legislators are closely aligned with the administration, with advisory influence shaping pivotal policies. The Illinois speaker leads the House influence, reflecting the state's prominent national role.
A Bloomington Pantagraph report notes that Illinois representatives sit on the most active committees guiding national legislation. Although not in the cabinet, Illinois exerts strong influence over the upcoming national contest. The state’s electoral vote nearly shapes the election’s issues.
A moral essay warns that beauty without virtue invites ruin and danger. It urges women to cultivate mind and good qualities rather than pride in appearance. It cites proverbs and biblical imagery to contrast fleeting looks with enduring character.
Report indicates an anti Bryan faction forming for the Denver national convention. Ex President Grover Cleveland has agreed to serve as one of four delegates at large from New York and is expected to lead a group of prominent eastern and southern Democrats opposed to Bryan on key issues including railroad government ownership.
A pastor tested a class of bright girls on Adam and Eve. When asked how Adam was punished the tallest girl hesitated until an 8 year old behind her whispered that Adam was punished by having to marry Eve, a humorous biblical misdirection.
Poem recounts a dog who stayed home to guard the family while a man grows self centered. It contrasts loyalty at home with the man’s night pursuits at the club, judge, store, and show, ending with his claimed right to go out.
When worries rise and friction irritates, stop and rest. Let calmness assert itself and resist outside influences. Analyze each disturbance, apply your inner strength, and they will fade like vapor. A glow of calmness may begin a revelation of supreme inner calm.
From entering the workplace to leaving, workers must use time to serve the employer and save time is money. Do not waste time blaming tools or job. The man who never meets obstacles never lived. troubles are normal as long as we maintain our material livelihoods.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes a Midwest tilt in Senate committee reshaping. Allison remains head of appropriations, Cullom leads foreign relations, and Nelson Kittredge Hansbrough Dick plus others gain chairs. Hopkins of Illinois earns a seat on the finance panel, a first for an Illinois senator.
Close confidants recall President Lincoln’s belief in prophetic dreams. He told his cabinet on the night of April 14 that a dream preceding Antietam Fredericksburg and Gettysburg signaled a momentous issue ahead. He described a singular indescribable vessel framing the vision.
The audience was moved by a speaker’s plea as he spoke of moving toward a dark shore. His auditors were deeply impressed by his earnest belief that something dramatic would happen. That night news broke that he had been assassinated, stunning the nation.
The article notes post office profits from paid stamps destruction and treasury gains from lost bills. It cites unclaimed bonds and unpaid sums from 1861 through 1904 and 1900 loans, with large totals remaining in treasury despite inducements for early redemption. Over $100 million in thirty year bonds matured July 1, yet $13 million stayed unredeemed at month end.
The Moline Dispatch reports opposition to Senator Hopkins pressing a man of strength to oppose him. Congressman Lowden rejects any candidacy against Hopkins, citing his value to the state and nation. He envisions a future Senate bid, but not now. Mason and Webster are not considered serious contenders.
In a New Jersey Historical Society manuscript anecdote two Irish travelers, Pat and Teague, fatigue leads to a plan to ride, then drive. After Teague mounts a recalcitrant horse, Pat belts him with a stone by mistake when the horse kicks Pat in the face, and Teague mourns that Pat’s tag jumped him.
A traveler asks a farmer about workers in hay fields and learns most are soldiers. The farmer recalls two officers a private and a corporal, plus a colonel afar, and jokes he won’t hire brigadier generals, praising those who fought for the south.
Mrs. Ann Hulsizer, said to be Ohio’s oldest white woman, died at her daughter Mrs. EB Williams in West Liberty at 106. Born 1801 in Milford New Jersey she moved to West Liberty in 1857. Survived by daughter. seven other children died. She smoked a pipe in later years and credited long life to fruit. Active until a fall 17 years ago she kept her mind and attended to sewing before losing sight. A Christian church member.
An account from New York recalls General Grenville M. Dodge as one of five surviving Civil War major generals. Washington records do not list living officers with the rank, but unofficial sources note nine Union majors general alive: Dodge Grierson Howard Merritt Miles Osterhaus Sickles Stahel Wilson, and several Confederates also named: Buckner French Stewart Lee Martin Hoke Polignac Butler Curtis Lee Lomax Rosser.
Judge McEwen moves to influence Chicago headquarters as gubernatorial race heats up. The current outlook favors Mr. Deneen, who relies on legislative professionals who backed him to present Calinois voters with a right to choose candidates. The governor’s primary stance evolves as the legislature debates, fearing unfit nominations if primaries bypass convention review, and arguing against nominating only the top primary vote-getter.
The Rockford Republic notes how the governor favored a direct plurality primary, shunning convention deals and exposing party politicians who blocked real primaries. It argues this stance increases voter choice and could secure the governor’s nomination by expanding direct election across parties.
Washington dispatches rate Speaker Cannon and Governor Hughes as the strongest 1908 Republican contenders. Taft, Foraker, Knox, La Follette, Cummins fade. Fairbanks edges ahead of But Cannon and Hughes lead. The proposed ticket would pair Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois for president with Charles W. Hughes of New York for vice president.
Mt Carroll voters face April 6 mayoral and April 7 aldermanic elections with a local option liquor question. The piece analyzes likely contests, praising Lowden for Congress, Roosevelt policy alignment for president, and potential gubernatorial matchups involving Deneen and Yates, noting the North Western Illinois strength.
Washington dispatches report Senator Hopkins will join the Senate Finance Committee to succeed the late Spooner. The choice reflects Hopkins long service and proven ability in financial matters, recognizing his illness as the key factor guiding the vacancy. The Finance and Ways and Means committees are the nation’s most influential, shaping fiscal policy.
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