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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
4
Guigeppa Alia, who killed Father Leo Heinrichs at an altar on February 23, was swiftly convicted of murder and sentenced to death. The public reaction expressed in the statement shows relief at the punishment.
John RR Walsh, a Chicago banker, was sentenced to five years in prison and is currently out on bail pending appeal. The appeal may take a year or two to determine, with likelihood he will eventually serve prison time.
Sixteen battle ships now in the Pacific will circumnavigate the globe. The plan is costly and impressive but seen as prudent economy. A prevented war is a gained war, and the best guarantee of peace is readiness, with the United States making its fighting navy known to all.
The piece notes that boodling cost Pennsylvania State House operations 4 million and furnishings 9 million. Thirty seven individuals shared the boodle, with four already convicted and likely the rest to follow. It asserts honesty pays best in the long run and that boodling does not pay.
The Church Temperance Society of New York asks space for a resolution endorsing Local Option for liquor regulation. It states communities have the right to decide whether to permit intoxicants and urges replacement of saloons with coffee houses and reading rooms for wholesome recreation, especially for young men.
Governor Hughes of New York advocates a fair prompt tariff revision without log rolling. He asserts support from citizens and pledges to protect American industry and wages, resisting reductions in living standards to those of other countries.
A veteran reflection argues against collective punishment for crimes by individual soldiers. The speaker endorses President Roosevelt’s stance on re-enlistment, stressing that innocent men should not suffer for others' crimes while the guilty are punished.
William Allen White of Waieds in Chicago praises Roosevelt policies and argues the Republican candidate must align with Roosevelt ideals to secure victory in November. He says public sentiment favors Roosevelt positions and predicts the Republican nominee will be elected over Bryan and Democrats.
The National Prison Association surveys prisons and finds many fail to meet clean bed and daily bath standards, noting that confinement in stripes and forced labor with other inmates often lowers human traits rather than elevating them, and suggests reform is needed as inmates are sent to prison terms.
A critic argues that cruelty to prisoners is unnecessary as prisons exist to confine criminals. He urges focusing charity on preventing crime by aiding the unfortunate before they become offenders, rather than after.
Thousands petition to submit to a public vote the question of enforcing or ignoring state law on Sunday saloons in Chicago. Judges have not forced printing of the ballot. Advocates say law should be enforced or repealed, not voted on.
The civil service law is very string ent against soliciting funds for cam paign purposes from government em ployer of any kind. The civil service law of 1883 provides in section 121.
The text states a law bars anyone in official U S government rooms or buildings from soliciting or receiving money for political purposes. The Supreme Court held that writing to a government employee to solicit campaign funds violates the law. It notes government employees may donate to campaign funds of any party and cannot be compelled to donate or punished for refusing.
Charles A. Church notes in Rockford Register-Gazette how Douglas’s reply at Freeport was seen as a political death warrant, with Time vindicating Lincoln's view that Douglas could not be elected senator and president. The piece frames Douglas’s Freeport doctrine as breaking with southern Democrats and conflicting with the Dred Scott decision, sparking enduring dispute over slavery.
A fragment reflecting on the primacy of law and obedience in the United States, citing Lincoln and the need to enforce state and national laws uniformly, referencing the Chickamauga National Military Park dedication and the enduring Republic under the law.
President Roosevelt delivered a sermon before the Mothers Congress in Washington. He spoke on duties of motherhood, civic duty, and national progress, urging reverence for family life and public service, framing motherhood as a cornerstone of national strength.
The text condemns men who abuse or neglect women and fails to meet duties to wives and mothers. It urges honoring brave soldiers and disciplined women, condemning shirking duty in battle or home. It calls for practical schooling and seriousness about a woman’s preparation for conventional duties.
A White House gathering of the President's friends featured varied views on presidential contenders. Theodore Roosevelt lauded Knox Cannon Fairbanks and Foraker, while he praised Elihu Root as the greatest in public life, but declared Taft the best all round. He extolled Taft's temper, consultation, patience, humor, and mastery of complex issues.
Nebraska Republican State convention endorses Roosevelt administration and supports Taft on a first ballot nomination. Platform urges continuation of Roosevelt policies, calls for tariff revision via a next Congress special session, aims at protecting U S industries and wages.
A preacher spoke earnestly on miracles, stating the greatest miracle was the loaves and fishes. He claimed 5,000 loaves and many fishes fed the crowd, and saw the twelve apostles eating as well.
The canal report notes the concrete required for locks could build more than twenty eight-room houses, underscoring a substantial material demand. The document appears to reflect a central project hub where commerce and progress intersect, though wording is distorted.
The text advocates universal rules for all members of a family from parents to children. It argues no rule should exclude any member and emphasizes consistent punctuality. It hints at varied bedtime rules for younger children, suggesting broader rule shaping across ages.
The passage argues that age should not grant authority in family etiquette and that rules of courtesy must apply equally to parents and children. It emphasizes that the father should treat the mother and children with the same courtesy required of everyone, ensuring universal adherence to manners within the home.
A speaker notes that if the south bars Black voters it should lose congressional representation. He recalls prewar rules counted only whites and three-fifths of Blacks, points out slaves had no vote, and observes Southern ideas remain peculiar.
An old colored deacon prays for a wayward brother to see sin from afar and be bound to gospel work. He asks the Lord to fix his knees in a lonely valley, anoint him with salvation, and set him on fire for faith.
In Bloomington two men left early to catch their ride to town. Billy Sunday paused and called them out as "two sons of the devil" then one man, turning, waved and called him "dad" as they departed.
The township voter faces a yes or no choice. A yes would make the area anti saloon for at least 18 months, barring any license grants by any city council. A no vote would keep the township as is, allowing council decisions on licenses.
In a call for civility, a speaker urges readers to remember they are neighbors and siblings in a shared community despite political strife. The message emphasizes unity, common schools, and lasting friendships beyond partisan battles.
A colored citizen pleaded guilty before a police judge to stealing chickens and was sentenced. Asked how he lifted chickens under a watchdog’s nose the man replied in dialect that explaining would be futile and advised the judge to stick to his own business.
During a financial flurry a German farmer visits a bank seeking cash. Bank officials explain cashier's checks. After repeated attempts the president clarifies the concept. The farmer finally responds in broad dialect, likening it to a milk ticket for his baby.
A lyrical meditation on mothers and wives at war, honoring their courage. It lauds the women who gird their men, endure grief, and bless their soldiers with brave words and sacred blood redolent of battlefield honor.
Arthur Livishate argues that water drinking has rarely defined nations while tracing Gaulish and Preneh wine influence. He claims wine shaped daily life in France for centuries, notes France’s sobriety, and cites a Kansas prohibition city as unusually troubled, with occasional Parisian excess blamed on foreigners.
Reported strong backing for Richard Yates in the Illinois gubernatorial race creates am-biguity among voters in Ogle County where Mia Yates is noted to have broad influence. Past tensions between Republicans and Yates allies resurfaced as predictions of delegate loyalty varied amid a political climate described as tense and unsettled.
Regardless of prejudice, a remarkable man is described as loyal to friends, staying with them until the cows come home, a quality appreciated by common people as reported by the Oregon Republican.
The Chicago police theorize Averbuch acted solo in his assault on Chief Shippy, not part of a conspiracy. They note proving a wider plot would require unlikely witness testimony from oath-bound conspirators, leaving the suspect's motive and depravity unchanged. Bloomington Pantagraph.
The piece notes Chicago and Denver anarchist claims contending that Averbuch and a priest killer were not anarchists. It criticizes socialist papers like The Chicago Daily Socialist and Appeal to Reason for defending actions by individuals linked to anarchism or socialism, arguing they taint public perception. The Moline Dispatch commentary urges honest representation to avoid conflating movements with violence.
A longer dictum urges stay in one’s lane and avoid ventures beyond skill. It argues that money earned in one field tempts quick bets in others, warning that success in editing or autos often fails where chicken farming prevails. Stick to the known business and persevere with familiar work.
The Inter Ocean reflects that Abraham Lincoln’s legacy rests in his broad wisdom, not judgments on drinking. It argues whether Lincoln drank whisky is trivial, noting his calm judgment remains the focus for thinkers and patriots, unlike the trivial question of a man’s cocktail.
Freeport shows decisive belief in an anti-saloon territory, with both Civic league and Rights and Liberty league actively informing the public. The Canton Register notes that readers may follow both sides, praising education and publicity in the campaign and urging thorough exposure of statements and logic to enlighten judgment.
Alonzo E. Wilson of the Young Men's Prohibition Club of Cook County offers a $50 reward for reliable evidence that Abraham Lincoln drank strong liquors. The pledge appears made in zeal for the club's temperance cause.
A string of quips about cars replacing horses and daily life. Jokes touch on repair costs and the era’s humor about vehicles. A minister’s joke about drink closes a quip collection.
An oration at a brother's funeral prompts discussion of Ingersoll's belief in immortality. Supporters say the talk expresses a bereaved heart seeking life beyond, while others argue it hints at the hope despite weary doubts. The speech notes mortality's limit and the unseen rock of fate.
A reverent tribute recalls a life of courage compassion and public service. The speaker lauds a man who stood with the oppressed supported the weak shared alms and discharged public trusts. His words hint at faith and hope as he faces death and bids farewell with quiet dignity.
Dr Willett’s talk drew strong interest as he traced John’s growth from fiery youth under Jesus to the gentle aged apostle. He linked Nero driven persecutions and Jerusalem’s fall to John’s shaping, and argued the Apocalypse reflects first century church struggles rather than distant prophecies.
County Superintendent Grove plans a county institute with forenoon topics for teachers and afternoon evening sessions for general culture. The program features eminent educators, with all day sessions free. Freeport teachers will welcome visiting parents and patrons.
Wesley Boyer former Union Street School janitor and local grocer died Friday at 4 am at his Fort Dodge home after pneumonia and a stroke. Survived by wife and three children Mrs Yeager of San Antonio Nexus Edward of Memphis and Florence at home. Remains to be sent to City cemetery for interment with Woodmen pallbearers listed.
An old drug-store promotion touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It promises health richer than jewels and offers a cheerful refund at Joseph Emmert's drug store if the pills disappoint.
Miss Harriet Burbank returns from a visit in Sioux City Iowa and will be glad to set all of her pupils again at the usual time and place. 8 o lod at.
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