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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1906
Page
4
Thomas Shaffer B G Cooper and M G Wirsing announce their candidacy for the office of County Treasurer, subject to Republican primaries. A formal filing invitation outlines acceptance of party nomination and primary decision.
A set of candidacy notices from officials and residents of Illinois counties announce runs for sheriff of Bigphenson and Stephenson counties and for state legislature. Names include Ever Olson, B F Brubaker, W H Shons, William W Krupe, and J J Shaffer, all subject to party primaries or voters.
County Superintendent of Schools subject to Republican primaries decision lists Henry Ritzman as candidate. Formal filing notes imply selection process and political context within county GOP.
FRANK F. PICKARD, tax collector of Freeport, is the subject in a fiscal matter of 1-8dw. The record notes his official role and the ongoing collection duties tied to municipal revenue.
The Carroll County Republican Central Committee met at Savanna and unanimously endorsed plurality nominations. They stated the man with the most votes should be the nominee, calling it the fair method.
The speaker argues no tariff is perfect and no Congress drafts identical bills. Each tariff law is an aggregation of compromises, and the Republican claim is that the principle is perfect rather than the law itself.
The health of Senator C Cullom has been impaired by hard work since Congress began. He has departed for a three week sojourn at St Augustine Florida, a popular winter health resort. The hope is that the veteran senator will soon be restored to health.
A public statement endorses ending free railroad travel for politicians and officials. It argues there is no justification for some riders to receive free passes while others pay regular fares. The call remains that all riders should be treated equally and charged standard fares.
The passage argues that in elections the plurality winner, the person with the most votes, should be nominated at primaries. It asserts this aligns with election laws and is logical and fair, since a candidate can win without a majority on election day.
The party claims the Dingley tariff rests on a sound principle that protects all interests and communities. It may be amended later but not the principle, with only minor rate adjustments possible. The speaker argues the policy has raised prosperity for the United States in its history.
The text notes Mr. Elsesser, Republigan, won a January special election to fill his late father’s unexpired term as County Treasurer. It praises the decision as fair and right, credits Republicans and some Democrats who voted for Genser for aiding the outcome, and thanks fairminded Democrats who stayed home or voted for Genser.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses public outcry over tainted money and pacifist opposition. It references wealth, protest, and a rallying cry against corruption, though the text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
A saying proclaims there will always be richer men. Those who work and save will accumulate more property, while those who live carelessly and avoid effort will fall behind financially.
The Rockford Register-Gazette reports R R Hitt will run to succeed himself in the district and announce soon. It suggests Col Lowden will not run and that R R Tiffany of Freeport is the only plausible opponent, with Ogle Carroll Lee and Whiteside likely to back Hitt. Carroll county support is assured if Hitt runs.
Mrs General John A Logan hails Shelby M Cullom in a paper before the Illinois State Historical Society published in volume 9 page 287 of the proceedings. She credits Cullom with lifelong Illinois service including legislator Speaker of the House governor and U S Senator. She lauds his 21 years in the Senate as unmatched for the state and his incorruptible character.
World railroad length reached 537105 miles on December 31 1904 with America holding 270386 miles and Europe 187776. Germany tops Europe with 34016 miles followed by Russia France Austria Hungary United Kingdom Italy Spain Sweden Norway. Average build cost per mile runs 107577 in Europe versus 59680 elsewhere. World rolling stock totals include 150000 locomotives 225000 passenger coaches and 3000000 freight cars.
The piece asserts rail officials will feign support for Roosevelt's railway rate regulation, then Use vague amendments to defeat it. It recalls Illinois and Wisconsin battles where the public prevailed and says the people nationwide back Roosevelt’s square deal, urging the railroads to concede.
The article explains a newsroom ethos that prioritizes positive, constructive content over tales that harm reputations or distress readers. It emphasizes reporting good deeds, uplifting stories, and social improvement, while avoiding sensational or harmful material.
Report notes Senator Cullom campaigns for re election to retain his seat in the United States Senate. Supporters cite experience and continued leadership while opponents urge renewal and broader reform. The ballot and campaign events unfold across dates and locales as the race draws interest.
A Quincy Herald note argues Governor Yates should be credited for gratis services in the Caleb Powers case and defends his qualifications for the U S Senate. It notes campaign spending, salaries, and a possible primary choice between Yates and Cullom, urging local Republicans to back the winner.
Colonel A C Matthews of Pike County Illinois a longtime Republican leader and Yates supporter in the deadlock convention declares he favors Cullom for the Senate. He states his position in a letter to the editor detailing his rationale and backing for Cullom over Yates.
A. C. Matthews urges voters to reelect Senator Cullom, arguing his forty years in public life and consistent legislative record. warns against replacing an experienced, well-seasoned incumbent and cautions against federal interference as a factor in the primary. He emphasizes Pike County support and calls for active voting and campaigning in April.
A man quips he has nine reasons for total abstinence replying a wife and eight children. The line then comments that every American citizen has eighty million reasons for being an abstainer, underscoring a satirical take on personal vice and social duty.
A newspaper editor voices doubt about municipal ownership guided by a political body and asks what the paper could be better run by a committee of the common council, framing the public print as a critique of current management.
The Hanover Jo Daviess county Journal notes that Congressman's Robert R. Hitt need not fear a challenger since a majority of his party in the district are reasonably satisfied with his work in Congress.
A prominent financier known as a Napoleon of finance died last week at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He left behind a wife who would not attend his bedside and children from a former marriage who kept their distance. The Catholic Citizen notes riches do not guarantee happiness or decency and calls his life a failure.
The author argues that a free fair field for every candidate tests the law without federal, state, or county control. This ensures any man seeking public office can compete on equal terms and that the people will accept the poll verdict.
A Kansas school teacher demonstrates blood flow by standing on his head and questions the effect, prompting a cautious and unfinished student reply about circulation. The anecdote highlights classroom curiosity and a humorous turn in a biology lesson.
A messy OCR fragment presents jumbled speech with phrases about standing on feet and blood rushing, lacking clear context or named persons or places. The garbled dialogue reads like an unfinished quote or dialogue snippet rather than a complete news item.
Hitt aims to dominate IS influence and secure broad backing across the district. His allies work to prepare for congress while he stays in Washington tending to district affairs, reflecting a focus on state and national issues.
The appointments of Rabbi Hirsch and Miss Julia Lathrop to the state board of charities appear not to favor Governor Dendeen. Both had resigned under Richard Yates and Lathrop remained openly hostile to the late governor, suggesting political calculations behind the picks.
We urge friends to nurture the home virtues and household beauties of life. Strive to keep the domestic circle cheerful, intelligent, kind, and happy, despite world events or business pressures. Preserve reciprocal love and avoid discord to sustain harmony at home.
The committee met in Sterling last Thursday and decided candidates for county offices will be nominated by direct vote at the primaries with pluralities controlling nominations. A convention will be held to ratify primaries. A committee was appointed to draft the call for primaries and convention.
The emerald, a green beryl and rarest beryl variety after the ruby, commands high value. In Peru natives revered it, while Spanish conquerors obtained many superb specimens, giving rise to the term old Spanish emeralds for superior color. A flawless emerald of notable size and color is virtually unknown.
Lincoln News Herald questions Senator Chauncey M Depew for being a director in eighty two large corporations and serving the people as a United States senator at the same time. The editorial asks if such dual service can be creditable.
The night faded with dawn revealing that the imagined pressures and perils had dissolved like morning mist. The speaker reflects on a period of intense strain relieved by the break of day and sunlight. ځانګ
The era's press coined many sobriquets for Grant and Garfield. Grants initials spawned several monikers while Unconditional Surrender gained wide appeal. Soldiers nicknamed Grant Old Three Stars and Hero of Appomattox, and Garfield was styled the Preacher President after his death, a title linked to his early calling.
The canvass for political tickets at county and district levels must begin six months earlier due to a new primary law. Previously nominations occurred in August or September. this year nominations must be made in April, forcing candidates to start canvassing in winter rather than spring.
The Peoria supervisor and town clerk asked Attorney General Stead if the primary law covers township officer nominations. He replied that it does not apply. W. H. Stead signs the message, stating the office’s holding on the issue.
Six high toned club organizations in St. Louis were fined 100 dollars each plus costs for dispensing liquors to members on Sundays. Governor Folk has kept the lid tightly on Sundays, prompting clubs to spring up to obtain liquor that day, and he has ordered police to closely monitor club rooms to enforce the laws everywhere.
Richard Yates employed a paroled convict from Pontiac as a butler in Springfield. The colored boy stole Mrs. Yates' jewelry, pawned most items, gave some to Carrie Washington, a colored girl. The girl returned the jewelry and Williams disappeared in Chicago.
Mr Spoona declares the lightness and flavor of his wife's plum cake refutes the rubbish written about it as he finishes the third helping.
A fragment recalls a couple in a crowded urban setting. She nestles against him and whispers affection while reflecting on buying a cake, revealing intimate mood and domestic detail amid the city backdrop.
State Supreme Court ruled that county boards may only levy taxes for county purposes based on assessments by proper bodies. They cannot tax or assess or seek omitted taxes. The decision arose from a Henry county case where an injunction halted tax ferret George Marlowe’s work, noted by Ottawa Republican Times.
A nostalgic verse extols the ideal girl who stays close to home. She can cook without aid, darn and sew, remains unspoiled by social schemes, and embodies homely simplicity. The speaker contrasts flashy roles with the virtue of wholesome, old-fashioned sweetness.
A vivid portrait extols a square man as constant and unyielding in character. He is likened to kiln dried timber: solid, reliable, and unchanged by any approach. The metaphor frames him as the ideal, unalterable fit for any role, asserting his superior, unbending nature.
Circulating petitions confirm Congressman Hitt’s candidacy for another term in the Thirteenth District. Health concerns previously raised have eased as he regains vigor, and his long leadership in Congress solidifies the expected race outcome.
The article notes about one half of Congress accept anti pass orders with equanimity while Senator Cullom and the senior Illinois Senator eschew passes. Cullom has paid all fares for twenty years and would not deviate from this habit. The Illinois senior senator would refuse passes due to his role on interstate commerce committee.
It is hinted there will be no adverse railway legislation during the present term. The Senate will probably not permit measures harming railroads. Most Senators have railroad ties, and states may need to change their Senators before such legislation can pass. Illinois benefits from Senator Cullom, longtime advocate of railway regulation.
A Partridge kept by a man becomes a victim as game Cocks bite and peck it. The birds quarrel among themselves, revealing why friendship among unkind circles fails. The Partridge concludes cruelty from internal bickering among its captors.
The governor forbids state officials and employees from using railway passes and charging the state mileage. He argues the practice creates improper ties to railroads and invites lobbying influence every legislative session. The governor does not use passes and seeks no official to do so.
A government brief records a ten year anniversary event with speakers including named officials and community leaders. The note lists dates and locations, highlighting policy impacts and civic engagement goals tied to the milestone.
A social philosopher remarks that wealth should not define success and lauds honor and integrity. He argues true success lies in honest conduct, even if one remains poor, asserting a nation’s hope rests in the average citizen’s character. He warns that a rich yet dishonest man harms the country and urges widespread personal virtue.
petitions circulated in Mt Morris and surrounding counties confirm Representative Robert R. Hitt intends to seek another term in Congress Thirteenth District. Hitt's health concerns eased, reinforcing belief he remains a house leader with no rival of note. Col Frank O Lowden was once considered a successor but will not pursue the race.
The Springfield News argues against Richard Yates as a potential U.S. Senator and urges letting the voters know who they are voting for. It praises Cullom, noting Roosevelt’s selection and Cullom’s broad respect among Senate colleagues, cabinet officers, and foreign powers. It warns against dark horse candidates and emphasizes transparency in the contest.
A lyrical child’s play scene unfolds as a baby sits atop a father pretend sailing a ship and riding a horsey, with playful rhymes about a wee girl and a dimpled knee. The man becomes both vessel and pony as waves of imagination carry them through a close day moment.
A freight conductor named Huckle overcomes a hard life of whiskey and saloons after meeting Art Fellows and a revival. Prayer and a tent meeting prompt personal transformation as he bonds with a praying family, experiences a dawn of insight atop a freight car, and later leaves the caboose for a secretary’s chair.
A compact note indicates that the service at the front is dedicated to salvation and support, highlighting simultaneous aims of duty and spiritual reassurance within the community. It emphasizes steady resolve and communal care through the included rites.
A mother recalls her loss as she watches her son depart for his first day of school. The home feels empty without the toddler who brought life to every corner, while the boy grows into a big, eager child with stories to share and a mother who quietly grieves his new independence.
A collection of humorous quips at a breakfast table and a barber shop. A dog is tied to a table leg while a wife jokes about a napkin, a husband boasts of being faithful, and a judge faces a cheeky Scots verdict. An elderly Scottish court moment ends with a playful exchange about hats.
The text outlines that political party primaries occur on the last Saturday of April with polls open noon to 7 pm, and county conventions the following Thursday. It defines a party by presidential vote threshold, requires 30 days’ advance central committee meetings to decide majority or plurality nominations, and mandates roll call with no proxy voting. It notes notices to members, certification to the county clerk, and ballot color assignments. Judges double as clerks. the county supplies ballot boxes while candidates pay for ballots. ballots differ by party tint.
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