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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
Louis H. Burrell announces candidacy for Republican nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County with primaries set for August 8 1908 Roscoe J. Carnahan also states he seeks the Republican nomination urging party support for the same election date August 8 1908 in Stephenson County.
The Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties announces Republican primary candidates. William W Krape of Freeport is listed as seeking the Republican nomination, with J G McKenzie and Reuben R Tiffany also announcing for the same seat. The primary election date is August 8, 1908.
Stephen Kigney of Red Oak Ti announces candidacy for representative in the Illinois General Assembly subject to Republican voters in the 12th senatorial district primaries on August 8 1908 T H Hollister Freeport IL for the Republican nomination Shaffer Representative in the General Assembly for the 12th district seeks GOP support Warren Illinois May 12 1908
The message endorses Taft and Sherman as the Republican ticket promising victory. It asserts the ticket will be elected and that Roosevelt’s policies will be continued, signaling unity and policy continuity for the party.
The Republican party remains united with Fairbanks Cannon Knox Hughes and La Follette backing Taft and Sherman in a show of solid intra party backing.
New York Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin sent Republican nominees for President to the convention but none won the nomination. Each state pledged its electoral votes to Taft and Sherman.
The August 27 gathering at Cedarville is expected to be the county’s largest meeting. The committee secured Col. Frank C Lowden, congressman from this district, to deliver the principal address. He is described as an eloquent orator and the most popular man in Illinois.
The state board of agriculture at its Chicago meeting conferred a high honor on the memory of Colonel Thomas G. Lawler of Rockford by selecting his likeness for bronze medals to be awarded to every veteran attending the state fair in Springfield this fall. Lawler was once commander in chief of the G. A. R. and head of the Illinois department, and led Nevius post for forty years.
The text argues that sin cannot remain hidden, wealth and genius do not shield a guilty person from punishment. It claims a universal inner tribunal enforces justice, and even if worldly justice is evaded, the individual and family bear the consequences. It emphasizes unavoidable moral accountability.
Former New York Governor and Senator David B Hill, famed for declaring I am a Democrat, sailed for Europe and said there is no Democratic party. In a Chicago hotel room interview, he recalled warning Gov Altgeld against Bryan and noted Bryan forced himself on the party despite Altgeld’s opposition.
The speaker reflects on Bryan’s repeated runs for president, arguing that Bryan has harmed the Democratic party. He predicts Bryan will be nominated again in the next cycle and defeated, and notes that the ablest party members, including Mr. Hil, believe Bryan has killed the party.
On Sunday evening June 14 Hon A C Matthews died at his Pittsfield home. A gallant Civil War veteran and former Department Commander of the Illinois Grand Army of the Republic, he had just finished his term and was a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois with strong prospects.
Raymond, Washington correspondent for the Chicago Tribune, reports Republican leaders in the Senate and House have decided to revise the tariff regardless of who is elected president. If Bryan or Johnson wins, a special session of the present Congress will be convened to pass a tariff act on protectionist lines. The law would stand beyond the next Congress, as the Senate will be Republican, and business interests would not be disturbed by the revision enacted now.
The Louisville Courier Journal editor Henry Watterson now supports Bryan for president. Previously he published an editorial warning of two dangers to the Democrats Meveland influence and the Bryan influence. The piece accuses Cleveland and Bryan of self-interest and harming the party as they grind away at its wellbeing.
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis tells a federal jury in Chicago that three dollars a day does not cover expenses and time. He says Congress is to blame for insufficient pay and urges a larger sum to cover hotel bills and services.
The report claims Thomas F. Ryan funded Nebraska for Parker, but no dollars appear spent there. money may have aimed to influence the Stephenson County race. Bryan denies knowledge, promises inquiry, and may return funds if true. The piece urges legal public accounting of all political contributions to ensure transparency.
Congress appointed a tariff commission to sit during the vacation of Congress and to report when Congress assembles again. The tariff is a complicated matter and schedules should not be changed without full investigation of all related questions. On general grounds the action seeks thorough study before any changes.
A tariff should reflect production costs differences between the United States and foreign countries. American wages are higher, so tariffs must protect labor without fostering trusts. A German 32 expert commission spent five years shaping maximum tariff schedules. the U S tariff commission should learn from that, aiming to place goods sold cheaper abroad on the free list and protect domestic producers selling to Americans at higher prices.
Brevet Major General Augustus L. Chetlaine of Galena, age 83, visits his son Judge Chetlaine in Chicago and recounts early voting, Lincoln’s nomination, and service with Grant. He notes oldest northwest citizen status, memories of Wigwam Convention, and travels with Lincoln era companies from Freeport and Galena.
The Republican National Convention in Chicago nominates William Howard Taft of Ohio for President. Roosevelt's active support strengthens Taft as the people favor Roosevelt policies. Taft is praised for public service, integrity, and leadership, with belief he will be elected and urged to run an active campaign. Bryan likely to be the Democrat nominee at Denver, with solid South backing.
The piece argues that presidential votes will hinge on candidates' records and party histories. It contends Taft will strengthen with voters as the campaign proceeds, while Bryan will weaken. It asserts the Republican Party has a storied past and will keep its promises, forecasting Taft as next president.
The piece recalls how Illinois Republicans built the party machinery in 1856 starting with a Decatur editors meeting on February 22, appointing the first State Central Committee and arranging the Bloomington convention that May 29. It notes the nominating ticket led by William H. Bissell and the historic GOP victory.
The German mayor of a small Wisconsin city delivered a prefatory remark crediting Senator Spooner for the approaching speech. He introduced Spooner with a homely cadence, saying he would now deliver the address. The line was described as real oratory by contemporary observers.
Lon L. H. Burrell of Freeport visited Thursday as a candidate for the Republican nomination for state's attorney to succeed himself. He notes a strong record in office and reports strong encouragement in his canvass, per the Orangeville Courier.
The passage notes Senator Dolliver enjoys two hobbies, reading light books while fishing. In a flat boat he drifts or remains motionless, hooked fish set aside, then rears to fish again. It cites late Senator Proctor of Vermont and Richardson of Delaware as fellow fishing enthusiasts.
The subject spends summers at a camp on the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands. He enjoys the riverside setting and the escape from daily routines, making the location a yearly retreat.
The nomination papers of Col. Frank Lowden for congressman from this district are being most liberally signed. He has been efficient in his duties and mindful of constituents, and he will undoubtedly be returned to congress hands down, according to Rock Falls News.
Roosevelt lauds Taft as the best man for the presidency. He describes Taft as fitting the Roosevelt ideal of bigness with a big brain, big body, and vast capacity to act. He says Taft will sustain the strenuous White House pace in steady fashion.
The passage argues that individuals who cannot secure work equal to their attainments tend to persist in failure. It asserts such people create more trouble than value and implies a fundamental flaw in this type of person, warning they may continue this pattern throughout life.
A reflective piece argues that purpose and progress come from being tied to responsibilities and a partner. It compares a tied man’s steadiness and ascent to a bachelor adrift, asserting that commitments create stronger, steadier advancement in life.
The speaker asserts that true progress in America involves ups and downs but will trend upward when government rests with the people. It calls for enduring effort not only for oneself but for everyone, insisting that perseverance leads to eventual victory.
The passage notes that busy men and women who achieve greatness endure hardship and practice rigid economy to support large families. It observes that the greatest Americans often toiled with hands and brain, finding happiness in their working years after acquiring a competency and reflecting on earlier years.
In selecting a safe and fair man to represent both sides Senator Hopkins has been chosen by Republican leaders. The endorsement honors Illinois and highlights the junior senator's fairness and ability, a point of pride for him and his supporters.
President Roosevelt, accompanied only by his doorkeeper, left at 10 o clock for Arlington in an open-surrey bearing three large floral emblems. Floral wreaths adorned the Sheridan monument, the Spanish American War veterans monument, and the Unknown Dead monument in a solemn memorial display.
The passage argues that removing Senator Allison of Town would be a distinctive national loss. It notes there are several veteran Senators who have long guided Republican councils and remain valuable despite younger rivals.
The text lauds Senator Albert J. Hopkins highlighting his steadfast character in home life business career and public service. It claims his congressional records prove his achievements without embellishment and credits his early education choice in De Kalb county urging high school in Sycamore.
The Whiteside County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to stop paying bounties on crows and groundhogs. The measure, effective July 1, ends an annual $5,000 drain on the treasury, noting state law leaves bounty payments optional.
An annular eclipse of the sun will occur on June 28 and be visible in America as a partial eclipse. The event may rank among the most remarkable natural phenomena seen in North America. The eclipse begins about 8:30 in the morning and ends around 11:14, with Sunday schools framed around its middle.
The article extols Wisconsin's diverse riches from Prairie du Chien pearls and $5,000 weekly marketings to underground minerals, high quality building stone, grand cattle and sheep herds, and rich riverbank pearls, asserting the state’s unmatched variety of resources.
A brief note from Fond du Lac Common wealth states that the prosperity of its people has not been reported. The terse line hints at ongoing conditions or delayed data without detailing specifics.
A young Henry Clay faced a voting foe in East Kentucky who would not support him again. Clay praised the hunter’s rifle and asked if it had misfired. The hunter admitted one miss, and Clay urged another chance, leading to continued support.
The Lawrenceville Republican accuses Governor Deneen of no patience with the legislators, calling the committee a political sham. It says the inquiry was a farce, based on testimony from discharged employees, and hatched by disgruntled Republicans with Democratic aid in the legislature.
The governor’s reply to the investigating committee’s report has drawn broad public approval. Citizens trust his honesty and view the committee as aiming to undermine state institutions. The Carlinville Democrat says the attack on Deneen is widely condemned.
The Albion Journal supports Gov. Charles S. Deneen for renomination praising his meritorious administration and public service. It notes Yates would be backed if nominated, but warns Richard of ongoing campaign activity between the August primary and the Governor’s chair and criticizes Democratic campaign material as unprofitable for a self-styled pure Republican.
A text on practicing what one preaches to influence others. The author argues a smoker should quit to teach children healthy habits. Emphasizes consistency between words and actions for a preacher and a parent to shape a child’s character.
A man is poor when friends lose confidence and his honesty is hollow. Wealth earned at the cost of character signals danger to true wealth. If integrity endures and principle governs, one remains rich in virtue, even amid want.
It would take a million years of plant growth to form a ten foot coal bed. The United States spans over 440000 square miles of coalfields and mined over 100000000 tons last year. Scientists say there is enough coal in the US to supply the world for two thousand years.
It takes the public a great while to awaken to a new idea, but agriculture stands as our greatest industry offering stable living, refuge, and upliftment for those who pursue its challenges. It has rapidly advanced, attracting top scientists and educators across the nation and earning broad respect from all walks of life.
A collection of rustic maxims contrasts vanity with truth. Notes on fading beauty, quick fame, and the folly of chasing bright but shallow rewards. The piece links everyday observations to cautionary lessons about value and prudence.
A concise analysis notes a modern surge in the demand for sterling morality in politics. It argues previous leaders were worthy, but recent exposures and reform campaigns have heightened public hunger for honest, ethical governance to address core social ills.
The Sparta Plaindealer argues that changes in taxes or laws won’t fix the state, but a deficit of fundamental virtues among those in power is the core problem. It criticizes professional politicians as dull in moral vision and warns that deals and tricks won’t win office.
The piece lauds Senator Hopkins of Illinois for rapid influence with colleagues and the President within his first six year term. It notes his trusted role on major public matters and predicts if elected to a second term he will become one of the nation’s top influential figures in government.
The Illinois Anti Saloon League released a revised black and white map showing saloon controlled areas in black and anti saloon in white. The map’s back lists dry towns across Illinois with most cities depicted as dry. Counties mainly show black spots, except for a specified set of counties including Winnebago Boone Mercer Knox De Witt Macon Pratt Douglas Edgar Moultrie Coles Clark Shelby Cumberland Jasper Crawford Lawrence Richland Clay Wayne Edwards White Hamilton Gallatin Saline Williamson Hardin Johnson Pulaski Mayssac Union Jersey Greene.
The Des Moines Register and Leader notes that the state wide primary produced a peaceful victory for Senator Allison. It argues that without the primary the GOP would have faced a bitter fight for control in the legislature, possibly a Democratic majority or deadlock, and a party split. It praises the orderly test of strength under unfavorable conditions.
In an address at Peoria Judge J Otis Humphrey of Springfield warned about rising farm prices and land values. He argued city population growth boosts farmer profits, corn demand will rise, and land will appreciate beyond usual expectations, predicting no more cheap corn.
The piece recalls joint political debates before modern railways and papers, noting how Whigs and Democrats once spoke from the same platform. It recounts Zeb Vance's early Congress bid in North Carolina and Whig Clingman’s critique, then Vance’s Bible faith and the voters’ choice to re-elect him after a cautious test of his fruit.
A persuasive piece extols honesty as an essential human virtue and warns against theft. It argues few are thieves, cites that many face tempting riches yet refrain from dishonesty, and links honesty to happiness and the ability to meet others without guilt or fear. The text emphasizes the moral value of truthful conduct across politics religion and daily life.
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