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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
4
The Daily Journal dated May 9 1908 from Freeport Illinois appears as a local newspaper page fragment. It lists publication details including address Chicago Street and subscription terms. No notable news events are readable within the fragment.
Announcements reveal Sherebys seeking the Republican nomination for state's attorney in Stephenson County. Primaries set for Saturday August 8 with support urged from the party faithful and local voters.
The candidate declares for the Republican primary for Stephenson County Circuit Clerk. The statement notes the August primary date and names the candidate as seeking the office subject to Republican voters in the primary.
William W. Krrape of Freeport announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district covering Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. Primary voters decide in August.
Stephen Kigney announces his run for the representative post in the General Assembly, subject to Republican voters in the Twelfth senatorial district at the August primaries. He signs as Stephen Kigney of Red Guk Tl.
The Philadelphia 4 per cent bond issue of 5,875,000 was oversubscribed seven times and awarded at an average of 104.22. The report suggests abundant money and hints at a coming general business advance.
The YMCA in Chicago seeks a one million dollar fundraising goal with pledges totaling three hundred thousand already pledged. Organizers note the charity’s global reach and its work with youth in the United States and abroad, highlighting its broad impact.
Candidates may file petitions with the Secretary of State in Springfield since the primary law takes effect July 1. Petitions for State and federal offices must be filed at least thirty days before the August primary, making the final filing date July 8. Between July 1 and July 8 campaigns will push to collect signatures.
Railroads operating under the 2 cent fare report increased passenger earnings for the year 1807 with five or six lines showing gains and only the Wabash not rising. Rock Island notes a per cent gain while Illinois Central and Great Western list smaller increases. Half year results under the 2 cent fare are seen as indicating a rise in total passenger receipts.
The passage praises Senator Knox as a leading Republican candidate and defender of tariff revision on protectionist lines. It lauds his intellect, anti trust enforcement record, and steady character resisting demagoguery and pressure, claiming he is among the nation’s ablest Republicans.
An unclear report mentions figures such as Ohm MM Palmer Burton C. Cook and Normany B. Judd from the Plittaip Legislature urging support for Mero Lancoln amid references to Abahani Lincoln and a US Senator race. The text is fragmented and lacks verifiable facts.
A whimsical tale links a Rhode Island pig incident to pivotal votes that could have changed history. The spread suggests a farmer failed to vote due to a stuck pig, tipping Rhode Island and national outcomes by a single vote, sparking reflections on how tiny events shape great results.
Col Frank O Lowden introduces a bill to require civil service examination for consular appointments, opening doors to the poor. He notes West Point admissions now favor those who excel in competitive tests. Senator Hopkins pushes a companion bill in the Senate in support of the reform.
The new Oklahoma governor proposes direct election of U S Senators, legalizing an income tax, employer liability law, and limits on federal interference with state regulation of charges and morals. He hints at many more amendments to come while William E Gladstone praises the U S Constitution as wise.
A Republican factions debate loyalty to party unity and support for the nominee. Members discuss backing Deneen or Yates depending on nomination, criticize rival factions, and pledge to support the Republican ticket if nominated. Many named figures and local factions referenced in Stephenson County and broader state context.
The piece argues the solid anti Taft stance of many colored voters if nomination occurs. It details estimated counts in nine northern states and shows shifts that could swing New York and Ohio to Democrats. It cites past presidents and urges unity across classes for a peaceful, shared future.
The Rockford Register-Gazette argues for political reform at the Chicago convention urging that representation in Republican National Conventions be based on Republican votes cast in each state rather than equal per-state delegation. It cites the South’s quarrels and calls for proportional representation reflecting 1908 presidential votes, opposing equal delegation for Democratic states.
A dated editorial argues the two thirds rule in Democratic National conventions undermines majority rule and favors the Southern minority. It urges Denver to rescind the rule, back Bryan as the majority choice, and warns of continued party fracturing if the convention fails to fair deal Bryan.
A partial, garbled note mocks the mantra of mind over matter and hints at a method to forget using a pen and paper, but the text is unreadable and incomplete, leaving the core idea unclear.
In a garbled sequence a caregiver questions a boy about harming a child. The boy denies intent and mentions a plan involving a mother, a ditch, and companions named Poca and Johaiy, suggesting a tense, ambiguous moment.
Mrs Sallie Ro Hitt wife of the late Commissioner Robert E. Adath long represented the Thirteenth district of Missouri for years expects to continue living in Washington. She has purchased property on Dupont Circle and is living on plats prepared for a residence.
A fragmented reminiscence discusses a good mature person who enjoys helping others. It warns that without steady reflection a helper may face hard work or feverish trouble, and questions who truly knows duty and limits.
In Mattoon a local figure named Sherri organizes nights to solve the GUL Wire theft. A creditor has levied a stack of liqthar for debt and haw forbids sale as the town has gone dry. Likely she will have to drink it herself, a drastic outcome amid the legal constraints.
Governor Denern has had little time for public duties as critics, including Minuen in his sphere, allege governance shortcomings. The remarks center on perceived deficiencies in leadership and policy delivery.
Ex Governor Yates criticizes Deneen administration while Chicago Record-Herald News and Victor Lawson back Democratic mugwumps to win and control. Dwight Star notes Yates surrounded by Republicans who claim purity.
On the day after Easter 90 000 English people gathered at the Crystal Palace to watch a ball game and then crowded into the big building to judge a snow storm, all without over crowding the place.
The largest pearl from the Wiineis river near Beardstown was found Thursday afternoon by one of the Everett Brothers mussel hunters at work since the season opened four weeks ago. The 52% grain pearl is valued between $2,500 and $2,700 by the owners. another brother recently sold a find for $2,720.
The temperance movement reduces licensed saloons in Massachusetts by 210 as liquor sales are restricted in 27 towns and cities across Vermont. New Hampshire and Rhode Island report good results in limiting liquor traffic.
The Metropolitan Life building tower in New York will be stretched to a total height of 700 feet from the sidewalk, beyond the earlier plan of 668 feet. The Singer Building stands at 612 feet from sidewalk to top.
The Pennsylvania Railroad paid 436000 in losses from thefts by tramps during the last year. Tramps invade loaded cars and throw out merchandise before taking plunder. Additionally 809 tramps were killed or injured while riding trains. Railroads plan crackdown to repress the nuisance.
Billy Sunday closed his Charleston revival with 2500 converts and 5500 dollars given as offering. The final day drew 15000 attendees across three services with 450 conversions. Income from revival meetings in the last fifteen weeks totals 2479 dollars plus earnings from local option addresses in nearby towns.
A reflective verse about rocky paths and fickle friends. The speaker notes disappointments, betrayals, and the need to endure with resilience. It urges lifting spirits, starting anew, and ending work with a cheer, despite life’s many troubles and joys.
Leaders split on the personal liberty plank of the platform. Outside Cook County they see its adoption as a mistake risking Democratic votes in rural counties. In Southern and Central Illinois local option has already banned liquor, while Chicago’s United Societies find the resolution too weak. The convention debated the measure carefully in committee and on the floor.
A speaker argues the United States differs from other nations by its openness to women's leadership and volunteer work. He highlights social and intellectual betterment through organized women and working women, claiming America offers greater chances for self-improvement through women's involvement.
The article tracesGovernor Deneen’s reluctance to answer charges of extravagance in Tis management while noting Yates’s role in delivering delegates that enabled Deneen’s gubernatorial nomination. It reportsDeneen’s approval of Yates and mentions Chicago papers shifting stance after Yates’s nomination influence and support for Yates as senator against Cudlom.
Former Judge S. P. Spencer of sr. Kouts spoke at the Lyde Per department members’ dinner, claiming the Moe Up on the railroad mete of Atmerriot has saved more lives than nineteenth century devices, urging no doubt remain about practical efficiency.
Former Judge Spencer praised the Y M C A for equipping youth mentally and physically for national work. He contrasted founders like John D Rockefeller with the broader impact of endowing institutions for the many, calling the Y M C A the most significant movement in America today.
In Chicago Dr Jamil G Hirsch a widely known rabbi discusses bigoted attitudes toward paid lectures. He recalls frequent requests to lecture and the common question of payment. His answer: client contributions determine the price not his fixed rate.
A Spiketown Blizzard editor recalls urging Congress to reject four battleships and approve only two in President Roosevelt's request. The paper notes readers opposed at first but says Congress granted two, vindicating the Blizzard's stance.
A poem on a man who courted many women including Annabel Elizabeth Aurelia Sylvia Lilian Beatrice Babette and others, yet ultimately married Mary Ann for her cooking. The piece highlights a chorus of flirtations and social dances, ending with Mary Ann as the chosen bride.
In a Society of Social Up lifters lecture titled The Flexibility of Our Mother Tongue Prof McCoozle halts his talk to admonish a rude heckler. He questions how a normally constructed homogeneous human being can chase himself before resuming the discourse with triumph.
Secretary Taft says a Chicago report misquoted him about predicting a gigantic controversy between labor and capital. He asserts he spoke of an existing, ever recurring struggle unless laborers unite, and stressed the future dispute would be peaceful if possible, not a prophecy of a specific future crisis.
Thirty years ago an old-fashioned steel-tired spring wagon was a luxury in funeral processions. Twenty years ago a top buggy was a rich man’s fortune. Today a buggy with robber tires is common, and upper tens ride in automobiles. Ten dollars no longer lasts as long as ten cents did. We spend more for socks and suspenders than our grandfathers did for Sunday clothing, yet wonder why the world won’t grind out as many blessings as it did a century ago.
A letter from a neighbor defends leniency toward a husband and children who litter a house. The writer argues that small muddy footprints are less troubling than moral erosion, and suggests domestic happiness may justify relaxed discipline and privacy concerns. The tone is defensive and evaluative of household boundaries.
A compact remark notes that the term business failure carries surprisingly little weight in the United States, contrasting perceived severity with other nations. The line suggests a cultural tolerance or different standards for corporate downturns affecting public perception.
In contrasting Europe and America, the author argues Europeans retreat after failure, while Americans pursue recovery with grit. He says cowards who lament past prosperity fade, whereas American businessmen demand health and a fair field, viewing failure as experience for future success.
The Chicago Post highlights Senator Cullom enduring a hard winter with steady fitness and constant presence in his seat. As chairman of the foreign relations committee, he also leads significant work and has lately steered legislative action on the Venezuelan matter, backing broad presidential discretion against Castro amid opposition.
A cautious moral tale warns against gloating when others fail. A self styled business man who bragged of riches and predicted others bankruptcies ends up ruined himself, fleeing creditors as his schemes collapse. The message echoes Solomon: misfortune should not be ridiculed but faced with restraint.
In a democracy proper response counsels against denying public needs despite officials’ duties. Courts legislatures or executives may resist momentary passions, yet sustained refusal to grant what the public demands fosters irritation. When right is won, it may come via ill considered and violent movements and myths.
The Whiteside Sentinel notes bipartisan support for Senator Hopkins, citing no worthy opposition and strong voter faith. It highlights his five years in the Senate, tireless work, and commitment to constituents as reasons for a guaranteed reelection.
The selection of Senator Callum as a delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention in Chicago highlights his fifty years in public life. A former Illinois legislator, governor, and long time senator, he has attended every national convention for four decades and once nominated General Grant in Philadelphia in 1872, a dramatic moment with a hanging portrait flag.
In a tense vote the House rejected the four battleship program urged by the President. Officials argue ships are costly insurance against war, with no direct dividends and expensive upkeep, while potential peace-protecting value may be undervalued.
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