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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1908
Page
4
A label issued to the Freeport Journal by the International Typo graphical Union recognizing that the newspaper employs Union labor in its mechanical departments.
The Journal advises subscribers leaving the city in summer to request mail service and submit change of address notices with both old and new addresses. Changes can be made as often as needed by sending details to THE JOURNAL at 97 Chicago Street or by telephone.
Louis H Burrel announces candidacy for State's Attorney of Stephenson County subject to Republican primary August 8. He urges Republican support in the upcoming election. Bobe Coe J Carnahan also appears as a named backer or co-candidate in the notice.
W A Wieman and W A Stevens announce candidacies for Stephenson County Circuit Clerk subject to Republican primary decisions on August &. Both names appear in the notice as contenders seeking the party nomination.
Three Freeport politicians announce candidacies for the Republican nomination in the Twelfth Senatorial District comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. William W. Krape J C McKenzie and Reuben R Tiffany each pledge to contest the August primary.
A set of candidate announcements for the Illinois 12th district seeking Republican nominations in August 1908. Stephen Rigney of Red Oak II, T AH Hollister of Freeport II, I Shaffer, and William Ehrler of Warren present bid for the legislature in Carroll Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties.
Postmaster General Meyer announced an agreement with the British government providing a two cent per ounce letter postage between the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. The rate takes effect on October 1, 1908.
Stephenson County Republicans assess the gubernatorial question as the campaign advances. Observers note Governor’s supporters appear to be growing, signaling shifts in political conditions and momentum in favor of the Governor’s allies.
One banker walks free after ten years in the pen while two Pittsburgh bankers, Henry Reiber and John Young, are sent to the penitentiary for ten years each. The item ends with the aphorism honesty is the best policy and pays the best.
The Illinois Supreme Court refused a new hearing on the constitutionality of the local option law and the law will stand. It is noted the liquor traffic is subject to heavy regulation by legislative action and dealers are blamed for stricter measures. If violations persist, the liquor business may be largely abolished.
Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia removed Joseph A. Brown, a Railroad Commissioner, without cause and Brown's supporters claim the voters rejected Smith in a direct primary. The public backed Brown, overturning Smith's attempt to silence him and signaling strong public response.
President J C Adams of Peotune argues before the Illinois Press Association that publishing every law after legislative adjournment is essential. He calls it a public duty, noting the cost is small compared with the benefit of informing citizens what the laws are.
The piece argues that abundant capital and confidence in the railroads will fund necessary upgrades. It asserts that any well run railroad can secure funds for improvements, citing broad market willingness to lend.
Ton Railroad offered for sale $16,000,000 of four percent bonds with demand ample to absorb several times that amount. If ten times as many bonds had been available they would have been sold, supplying cash to the company immediately, echoing the Pennsylvania Road sale experience with its bonds.
Seven candidates stand for the Republican ticket as T. Sherman seeks re nomination. A. C. Matthews of Winnfield, T. C. Knight of Chicago, Samuel Drew of Joliet, O. F. Berry of Carthage, F. L. Smith of Dwight, Co. W. Church of Chicago, John G. Oglesby of Elkhart compete. A. C. Matthews, Pittsfield, is praised as an old soldier and capable nominee.
Col Janges O Churchill of St Louis has been elected Commander of the Department of Missouri, Loyal Legion. He lived in Freeport in April 1861 and joined the first Freeport company, later serving as a lieutenant and being wounded at Fort Donelson in February 1862 before moving to the Quartermaster Department for the war’s end. He remained a prominent military figure in St Louis.
Manufacturers of Portland cement nationwide plan a price-cutting war to drive smaller firms out of business. Prices have been unusually low for two months and will drop further this month as each producer acts independently to chase competitors. Portland cement is rapidly growing in use and can be produced and sold at a profit of a dollar a barrel, with current prices below one fifth of former rates.
A letter opposes issuing bank currency not secured by U S bonds and warns against unsound banks obtaining emergency currency. It recalls wild cat notes and red dog bills and questions the long term effect, noting the high taxes on such notes may force sound banks to withdraw after the emergency ends. It ends with a wait-and-see stance on problematic banks.
The piece weighs potential Republican running mates for President Taft. It lists Fairbanks Dolliver Cortelyou Fort Crane Deneen Sherman Long Cummins Knight and Governor Hughes as preferred VP choices. It notes New York as pivotal and suggests Cortelyou if Hughes declines.
The piece explains Oregon’s primary system causing Governor Chamberlain to win the most votes and thus become the United States Senator, despite a Republican legislature. It contrasts Oregon with Illinois and argues the legislature should honor the voters by electing Chamberlain.
Reuben A. Tiffany of this city enters the race for State Senator in the district comprising Stephenson, Davis, and Carroll counties. The seat is held by Jon C. McKenzie of Davis County, who is also a candidate for renomination. Tiffany is described as educated and capable, with strong Republican support expected.
The piece argues Rube Tiffany could beat Senator McKenzie if he wins the August 8 Republican primary. It praises Tiffany’s potential, notes his Ste phenson county strength and Daviess county roots, and suggests McKenzie leads in Springfield and has solid backing in Carroll, Ste phenson, and Jo Daviess counties.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago pledges a tariff revision at the start of the next Republican administration on March 4. The piece argues the tariff should have been revised earlier and vows it will be revised regardless of which party holds power. It contends a protective tariff keeps American consumers from overpaying and criticizes the steel trust selling abroad cheaper than at home.
The article recalls Hon Richard Yates courting defeat by attacking Senator Cullom as too old for office. Cullom wins by about seventy five thousand votes. It then notes Iowa Governor Cummins and Senator Allison, who faces no challenge, as Allison’s long record and trusted leadership earn broad support. Allison at eighty remains a dominant figure in Congress with strong backing from the president and lawmakers.
A historical trade item notes that transport means set value in commerce and monopoly harms producers and consumers. It highlights inland waterways as crucial amid railroads planning higher freight charges. Vice President Brown of New York Central, with 12 500 miles of track, states that some increase is inevitable and prosperity rose with railroads.
The text argues that railroads drive up prices and congest grain movements, while inland waterways would slash costs and provide faster, fairer delivery. It cites wheat from Chicago to New York showing rail costs 11.30 per bushel versus 6.64 by lake and canal, urging improved waterways to check railroad pricing and boost interior communities.
Stephen Rigney of Red Oak Stephenson county visited Mt Carroll Wednesday as a Republican candidate for representative. The Mt Carroll Democrat notes he is pleasant quiet and unostentatious and easily makes friends.
Late returns from Oregon show the local option movement succeeding in nineteen counties. Voters favor ending the saloon quickly. A federal law banning liquor shipments from wet to dry states could expand state prohibition to many more areas.
A reflective maxim urges a man to avoid internal reproach first and escape societal blame second. If public approval does not contradict inner conscience, it brings great satisfaction to an honest mind when personal merit is echoed by public praise.
Oregon remains a Republican state yet voters show strong affection for George E. Chamberlain who calls himself a Democrat. They have elected him governor twice and now want him to move to the United States Senate. The piece notes Chamberlain is not enough of a Democrat to hurt.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Congressman McKinley may enter as a third candidate for governor. Republicans statewide express disgust at the bitter personal campaign between the two frontrunners, fearing a strong third bid could draw a large vote, potentially more than either candidate.
The Iowa primary law is described as a double-barrel shotgun with six drachms of powder and an ounce and a half of shot. It performs well at both ends but demoralizes the man in the rear, namely Governor Cummins, who sought to appeal to the people and received the consequence.
Senator Hopkins is asked to help write the Republican national platform for the Chicago convention and will be instructed to present it west. The move signals his growing stature in his first term and the confidence of party leaders.
The Lanark Gazette notes T. E. Hollister of Freeport has entered the race for the legislature from the district comprising Carroll Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties. Hollister is part of Pamerick Barrett & Co., jewelers of Freeport, and is described as eminently worthy and well qualified to compete.
Senator Burton of Kansas asks the White House about an applicant for attire. The president replies brusquely that the man has been in the penitentiary, prompting a tense exchange over the appointment.
A senator recalls a youthful indiscretion while a president outlines a plan to review candidates. The exchange mentions "penitentiary" and a method to first consider those with clean records before those with prison backgrounds. The dialogue suggests political maneuvering over a high profile appointment.
A telephone call to a butcher ends with a quip about wives dominating their husbands. The butcher, startled, hangs up after the caller taunts that wives order men around from morning till night. The exchange centers on sirloin availability.
Stephen Rigney of Stephenson county, a Republican candidate for the legislature, is in the city for interviews with Republicans. He visits Carroll county for the first time in this role, leaving a favorable impression and seeking Carroll support at the August primaries.
The Wausau Record-Herald denounces La Follette for stalling the senate and house for eighteen hours to block pension payments, claiming he acted to boost his fee for Chautauqua lectures. It labels the move the greatest exhibition of egotism and demagoguery.
T H Hollister of Freeport is announced as a Republican candidate for representative from his county in the General Assembly with W Gillespie for the lower house. The notice says Hollister is a well known substantial citizen, stands high in the district, and that the pair currently have no opposition.
A Washington dispatch reports Republican leaders plan to name Senator Hopkins as chairman of the resolutions committee when the convention is organized. Taft campaign managers favor ratification of his selection. The junior Illinois senator backs party principles and aligns with the President on key Senate issues, with his ability seen as unquestioned.
A speaker defends the integrity of the average business man, arguing that dishonesty would collapse commerce within a day. He warns against rushing to riches and emphasizes the value of patient, foundation building as the true path to lasting wealth.
In a editorial critique the Des Moines Register Leader urges retirement of Speaker Joseph Cannon. It argues Illinois should consider Frank O. Lowden for leadership, praising Lowden's scholarship talent and ambition while deeming Cannon lacking. It condemns the house for clinging to longtime figures focused on prerogatives.
Judge Matthew Marvin of Freeport visited Warren for Memorial Day with old friends. Marvin came to Warren almost sixty years ago and recalls early times here. He was postmaster circa 1856 7 and practiced medicine before moving to Galena to study law. Around Civil War start he became county judge, later moving to Freeport where he has lived for years. He remains keen on reminiscences and current events alike.
Samuel Campbell, a Revolutionary War veteran and early Winnebago County resident, was honored Thursday with the dedication of a marker. He settled in Winnebago during 1830s after arriving from St Albans Vermont, later lived with his son David in Warand Township, and passed away in his seventies.
A Rockford Chapter DAR delegation visited the Hulse Cemetery four miles north of Pecatohica to dedicate a monument for Revolutionary War soldier Samuel Campbell. The marker, secured from Washington, honors early militia at the gravesite, with Mrs. K J Stewart credited for establishing the record.
Fragmentary verse urging restraint from criticism of others and mass action. Repeats any fool can knock to emphasize restraint amid political shifts and social fault finding. The piece cautions against laughing at mistakes while criticizing Tory behavior and shifting power dynamics.
A reflective snippet urges humility and forgiveness. It counsels against harsh judgment of others and warns against pride, reminding readers that perfection is unattainable and self-improvement matters more than casting blame.
The conference endorsement is seen as conflicting with prohibitionists and liquor interests. Brewers care little about political prohibition, while temperance advocates view the stance as a coordinated effort with current anti-traffic leadership. The article frames it as harmony with the latest effective anti-liquor effort.
T H Hollister of Freeport and Edward LePelley spent the day at Mt. Carroll campaigning for Hollister’s candidacy on the Republic ticket. The Mt. Carroll Mirror notes Hollister as a solid Freeport business man with strong local standing and expects Republican primary support in Carroll County in August.
An experienced farmer notes records show three years out of four corn planted between May 20 and June 15 gives the best yield due to better seed bed preparation and weed control. Warm mellow soil aids stand and growth, though late plantings risk frost before maturity. some fear drought insects and other drawbacks but prospects look favorable for timely harvest.
Aesop’s tale of a jackdaw in borrowed plumage serves as a warning against affectation. The text urges individuals to remain true to themselves and cautions that those who pretend to be wiser than they are lose trust and become isolated.
By direct order of Governor Deneen Attorney General Stead sues to recover fees claimed unlawfully retained by five former state treasurers and one ex-auditor and their bondsmen. Names include Charles P Swigert Erastus N Bates Edward Rutz Moses O Williamson I S Wilson Rufus N Ramsey and their estates with claims ranging from 12 000 to 1 020 000. The state alleges counties bond handling fees were misappropriated over more than thirty years by state auditors and treasurers.
Douglas Pattison of Freeport argues the current primary law should let a Republican paper praise a Democratic candidate for the governor nomination. The Dispatch agrees and believes Pattison is the strongest Democratic nominee, hoping Democrats choose a weaker rival.
The Muslin Dispatch notes Pattison, described as strong and clean, was minority leader in the last Illinois House session and would be the best man for the job if a Democratic governor were needed, though it questions why he is a Democrat.
The General Conference decrees that presiding elders shall be called district superintendents. The old term is treasured by devout members who recall the elder's visits to rural churches and the high regard shown by deacons, families, and children. The change prompts concern over tradition and ceremony within the church.
The Johnston City Progress notes strong Republican backing for Senator Hopkins for the United States Senate. It lauds his office tenure, legal knowledge, and proven management, predicting near unanimous support from voters across the district and state. The piece emphasizes his reform-minded, sincere character and repeated trust by the people.
The congressional directory lists Frank O Lowden as a farmer and his wife Mrs Lowden favors farm life in Oregon Ill Their children long for return to the farm during a Washington winter with months of waiting The Lowdens hosted modest entertainments in Washington staying first at Mrs John A Logans Calumet Place home They moved to another house for the next session Mrs Lowden, active in the Congressional club, may help knit together the women of Congress The social scene for Congress women has been mostly formal, with closer ties forming only among those sharing hotels or apartments Dixon Telegraph
The session closed on the eve of a national election with no new major policy enacted. Lawmakers avoided risky measures, focusing on useful statutes. Forty-one treaties were ratified, militia improvements occurred, Philippine commerce was aided, and moderate labor laws passed. Critics call it do nothing, yet significant international and domestic steps were achieved.
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