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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment reports a post office matter in Freeport Illinois involving the Go Company and mail handling. It mentions No 98 Chisago and favored status at the post office, but details are unclear.
A fragmented slate lists Robert R. Hitt for Congressminny, Charles A. Works as Board Equilization, W. A. Northcott as Secretary of State, and various names for Attorney General, University Trustees, State Treasurer, State Senator, State Auditor, and other offices. The boilerplate includes several misspelled or garbled names and titles in a historical carnival of candidate pledges.
The speaker praises a clean, upright Christian gentleman as a governor candidate who abstains from cards tobacco or liquor, emphasizing decency intelligence and integrity as essential voting reasons.
The piece argues Democratic efforts to gain political advantage from sympathy for the Boers failed. It says neutrality is a personal matter and that McKinley’s position is endorsed by public sentiment. The United States should not interfere in foreign wars unless Cuban interests are harmed.
Judge M B Nicholson of Kansas declares he will vote McKinley this fall, weary of Bryanism and Democratic opposition to McKinley since the Spanish American War. He argues the party has done nothing but kick and that the Philippines should not be abandoned now, urging support for the Republican candidate.
Governor Roosevelt argues that clean politics come from meeting politicians on their level and setting attainable standards. He says both well meaning and capable reformers fail without concrete action and voters must lead to nominate honest officials. The people control and can oust bad bosses when engaged.
The speaker argues that Southern states elect Senators at primaries without constitutional amendments and that a party nomination and electoral process should govern Senate selections. He cites Alabama Senator Morgan's primaries as an example and asserts future parties will nominate Senate candidates just as they nominate Presidents.
Editors call for tariff repeal as print paper costs soar globally. The article notes that despite potential repeal, price drops may not occur unless broader market conditions ease and supply chains adjust.
The speaker argues against tariffs on paper, insisting higher prices are acceptable to support American mills and workers. They say tariffs raise consumer costs on plate glass, calico, rails, and iron, and urge patience for Americans to build domestic paper production and competition.
The passage praises the Republican party for credible conduct at state conventions and a global sense of responsibility. It argues that principled differences should not hurt the party, that demagoguery is base, and that sincere conflicts must yield to honorable harmony for mankind’s welfare and progress.
Ex Governor Fifer as temporary chair at the Illinois state convention warns that fall elections decide the state's political alignment for a decade. He urges electing a governor and majorities in both houses to avoid a gerrymander and a Democratic Senate, praising Republican gains and calling for unselfish party service.
Iowa Congressman Cousins, temporary chairman of the Iowa Republican convention, delivers a stirring address urging a clear party choice. He notes the issues are vast and consequences significant, likening today’s battle to the 1896 campaign and praising a high minded group of citizens for supporting honorable and patriotic duties.
The piece extols labor and responsible citizens who build a steady, honest economy and oppose radical and demagogic forces. It mocks Aguinaldo supporters, misaligned regional factions, and the old Democratic remnant allied with Populism, arguing that proven success should guide policy over disruptive schemes. It ends with a weathered question on whether failure spurts better outcomes than tested leadership.
The name Yates resonates with thousands of Illinoisans as Richard Yates is praised as a worthy son of an honorable father while opponents attempt to belittle him as merely the son of his father.
Yates started last but surged to the top, outlasting veterans through sound management and hard work. Haneey’s sneer faded as Yates earned the prize with superb generalship and decisive effort.
A Kansas editor muses aloud about the difficulty of drawing scientific conclusions from a four months old baby's weight at 1 a.m. compared to the mother's weight at the same hour, noting the oddity in timing. The remark blends humor with observations on parental and infant weight during late hours.
Democratic papers united in backing Tanner as first choice and Hancey as second. The uniform stance does not alarm Illinois Republicans, despite the disappointment.
In 1892 the people voted for a change. In the four subsequent years they found themselves without a cent of change. This year they are content with the change they have in their pocket and won't throw away the substance for the shadow again, even to please the Democratic party.
Judge Yates of Jacksonville is a Methodist Episcopal church member and Sunday school teacher active in church affairs. He has given many addresses on church work and was chosen as a lay delegate from Illinois to the church's general conference.
A Democratic speaker declares imperialism militarism and trusts are one to rouse delegates at the Iowa State Democratic convention. The rhetoric aims to frighten undecided voters as the party debates its platform amid tense symbolism.
The passage recalls men who faced empty dinners and job scarcity four years ago and suggests they will think deeply before voting again for a party whose industrial policy closed workshops and factories, highlighting the lasting impact on employment and political choices.
Three years of experience show rural free delivery costs only slightly more than the old Colonial system it replaces. It consistently increases mail volume and postal receipts, benefiting the treasury, though the passage ends unfinished.
The text argues that even with increased costs, farmers deserve part of the government benefits they publicly supported. It emphasizes farmers’ broad backing of government policies and the need to ensure continued access to support programs for those who contributed to funding and policy directions.
The Galesburg Republican Register lauds Congressman Reeves for his spirited effort, calling him capable, conscientious, and devoted to Republican principles. It notes he would have faced strong support had he been nominated, contrasting with Yates, and asserts Reeves has nothing to be ashamed of.
A playful verse jokes that the Generale Postmastaire endorses wrapping parcels with cara to save twine. It lists pack sizes from six to three inches and prescribes wrap counts, tying and looping guidance, urging efficiency and avoiding waste.
The Illinois Republicans met in Peoria to nominate a state ticket and declare Republican principles. They focused on internal business, avoiding external issues, and stated no platform requires defense. Every candidate stands on merit.
The piece praises Methodism as a major Christian influence in American life. It notes membership growing from about 60,000 in 1800 to over 6,000,000 in 1900 and asserts the church's impact on the nation’s body politic and broader society. It concludes the nation owes much to Methodism.
The text labels Mr. Havemeyer as head of the sugar trust and a donor to Democratic campaigns, arguing that trusts exist globally beyond tariffs. It asserts that England Europe and Japan all host many trusts, and that the trust movement is worldwide with no link to tariffs.
It is not pleasant to see heroes tumble from pedestals. Hobson, once idolized, becomes an object of pity. His offense was minor given his youth, yet adulation turned his head, showing prosperity requires the same mental balance as adversity. Dewey’s sudden success fuels the awkward stance.
The convention in Peoria was lively and earnest with Reeves and Yates supporters pushing their candidates, yet there was no malice or disorder. The Peoria Journal noted exciting scenes on the final day but no trouble or ill will, a contrast to other conventions nationwide.
A Republican nomination unites rival factions for unity and a future landslide victory. Richard Yates, son of the revered War Governor, is named as governor hopeful, promising harmony and strong party leadership for Illinois.
Across several states sharp party debates tested unity but conventions met disagreements in a straightforward manner. The responsible tone shown by delegates promises good results as the party moves forward.
The passage reflects on wrangles over honors and offices and asserts that despite disagreements the majority has attempted to serve the party and country. It notes a long history of rivalry and contention, praising the current year’s evident spirit and effort in the state conventions.
Richard Yates states the nomination came without promises or patronage commitments. He notes the convention’s tense balance between rival forces left no time for pledges, leaving him in an unusually enviable, free position as he asserts he remains the freest man in Illinois.
Richard Yates, a Jacksonville native and Illinois college alumnus, earned high honors in the classical course and pursued law after two stints in journalism. He studied at Michigan, faced funding gaps, returned to complete law school in 1884, and built a legal career while active in politics, being nominated by Republicans for city attorney with a likely term ending in 891.
At Peoria the State convention drew 1,560 delegates with many visitors. The Cullom faction captured the state central committee and backed Chas. G. Dawes for chairman while nominating Governor Yates, overturning Reeves as the leading candidate and stamping the convention in Cullom’s favor.
Congress consideration followed a Minnesota bill sponsor as a man with 13 years at the stock yards revealed that all deodorized fats and offal enter butterine and oleomargarine. The rise of oleo output reduces by products from packing houses and forces soap and candle makers to seek other stock. Public disclosure could sour consumer opinion on meat substitutes.
The article lauds Mr. Yates as a prime, well turned man who maintains polish on campaign trail. It highlights his unwavering personal appearance, confident stage presence, and broad public engagement, noting Morgan county residents view him as a steadfast friend in all troubles and expect consistency if elected governor.
The passage notes that ordinary citizens will not require letters of introduction or help from county or ward bosses to gain audience with him, implying direct access or accountability to the common people.
The convention, dominated by McKinley allies, backed the president and Dawes as temporary chairman. The platform endorses the administration policy on Puerto Rico and the Philippines, and the currency issue, pledging allegiance to the current administration. It notes a Cook County congressman opposed the Puerto Rico bill.
The piece argues against a sweeping claim that tinplate tariffs rob the public and boost profits for consolidations. It cites concrete prices for Bessemer coke, tin, and plate costs before and after the McKinley tariff, noting wage and material cost increases and a drop in tinplate price per box despite tariff rhetoric.
A young Yates recalls 1877 service as a private in the Morgan County cadets during East St. Louis unrest. He guarded a roundhouse for three nights under harsh conditions. Strikers challenged him about his identity, but his uniform and musket spoke for him as he revealed his name and lineage.
The Peoria convention nominates Richard Yates a former judge, aligning with conservative Republican tradition. The piece notes the symmetry with his father’s 1860 nomination, cites Illinois as a historic battleground over judicial powers, and frames Yates as a stabilizing candidate against Governor Tanner. The Sun emphasizes Illinois as a key factor in the 1900 campaign.
The Hartford Courant recalls Bishop Williams of Connecticut after his death noting that at the time of his passing his contributions and standing in the church were highly regarded. The obituary reflects on his leadership and impact within the community.
The obituary notes the Bishop lived simply with a modest diocese salary and generous aid to students. Executors later found a large forgotten deposit in a national bank that would have significantly grown his estate for the divinity school. He kept to his vow to be merciful to the poor and needy.
A string of brief humorous vignettes from Harlem Life and related columns. A legal joke about a mother-in-law inheritance to a would-be husband, a quip about a timid man on a train, and a joke about piano playing disturbing a neighbor’s baby. The tone is light, urban, and period appropriate with quick punchlines.
A country visitor roams hotels in Nashville amid a bishop, ministers, and a reception for a famed admiral. He mistakes the crowd for naval heroes, ministers, and delegates, while noting a city strike and a Methodist conference ongoing.
Gov Roosevelt urges endurance and firm policy amid Philippines debate citing Civil War turning points. He recalls Vicksburg Gettysburg Appomattox and warns peace-at-any-price critics of prolonged conflict and political reversals. He frames wartime sentiment and electoral shifts two years into the war.
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