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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
4
Thereby I… candidate for nomination for State's Attorney of Stephenson County subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries Nuis s. Lats h. Bur r tle. A supplemental note urging Republican support for the August 8 primaries. Roscoe I. Oarnahan.
A candidate announces for circuit clerk of Stephenson County subject to Republican primaries on Aug 8. The statement names A. H. Wieman and Walsteyen as participants in the race.
William W. Krape of Freeport announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the Twelfth district comprising Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties subject to the August 8 primaries. J C McKenzie also declares for the Republican nomination in the same district with a primary set for August 4 2004.
A local political notice announces Stephen Rigney of Red Oak and T. H. Illister of Freeport seeking Republican support in the Twelfth senatorial district primaries on August 8. The letters urge voters in Carroll Davis Stephenson and surrounding areas to back their candidacies for the Illinois assembly.
Delegates at the National Republican convention in Chicago on June 16 are rushing to back Taft. Indications show Taft will be nominated by acclamation as the Republican candidate for President. He is described as able and strong, pledged to Roosevelt policies, with the party expected to support him enthusiastically and see him elected.
A recount flips Sterling from dry to wet by 11 votes. Seventeen saloon licenses are granted across Sterling, Rockford, Mt Carroll, Dixon, Rochelle and Oregon, while remaining dry. Chicago will cut saloons by 125 versus last year yet still houses 6,527 licenses with a $1000 fee.
Forty eight years after the Illinois Republican convention in Decatur that backed Abraham Lincoln for the presidency, a reunion of the 900 delegates would be a fitting highlight of the Lincoln centennial year, though many may have passed on.
The dream of the centuries envisions a steamship line from Hudson Bay to Liverpool and a Canada to Hudson Bay railroad. Canada would become a world wheat power as American farmers flood north, drawn by cheap lands likely to remain vast for a century.
The Rockford boodling aldermen faced guilty pleas and fines. Alder Man Carty paid 3000 dollars plus costs, Alderman Reynolds 600 plus costs, and Alder man Paulson 500 plus costs. Elisha S Dunn, GH Woolsey, and John A Nash also pleaded guilty and were fined.
The Washington Post argues Bryan should yield to a Democrat with a better chance to win, noting Parker’s 1904 loss. The piece states Bryan remains the party choice and predicts his Denver nomination, Taft’s Republican nomination, and Taft's election.
Advertising signs painted on rocks fences and barn doors read differently from the advertiser intent Collier s Weekly features an engraving of a wrecked vessel on the page with comments on misread signals and altered messages by artists and signs makers.
A faded street art anecdote recalls a sailor painting a whiskey slogan and a burglarized Mr. Heller’s fencing ad in Freeport. Years later signs read altered from “Go to Heller for hats” as the last letters were scratched out, changing the message across country roads.
W O A Brubaker, a Chicago Prohibitionist, denounces school board President Schneider for not firing all non Prohibitionist janitors and threatens, If Schneider endangers your child by employing them, we have a right to blow his head off. He equates Prohibitionists with Emma Goldman anarchists and calls for suppression.
Alfred Henry Lewis portrays Andrew Carnegie as a paradox of wealth and philanthropy. Carnegie remains a lifelong millionaire, having given away millions for free libraries and charity, yet never surpassing his annual income. He is described as active, urbane, ambitious, and wary, balancing generosity with self interest.
The New York Tribune believes Secretary Taft will enter the convention with enough votes to be nominated on the first ballot. It credits his immense popular following and extensive experience in international affairs, while noting Roosevelt supporters still threaten his nomination despite Roosevelt’s past refusals.
Seventy member Illinois legislature caucused on the Nebraska bill from Senator Stephen A. Douglas. Only three opposed it before Washington ordered support. Burton C. Cook Norman B. Judd and John M. Palmer stood firm, later backing Lyman Trumbull for U S Senator, helping defeat Lincoln and shaping party shifts after the war.
The era's party clashes centered on a radical free trade proposal pushed by Mr Watterson and supported by some Democrats while Mr Cleveland resisted. Conflicts over the Louisiana senators, protective duties, and the Gorman draft shaped the controversy as Congress debated amid claims of fidelity and dishonor.
Feared to decide between vetoing or signing the bill the official sought to satisfy one side by denouncing the law while the other pressed to let it become law without his signature.
In 1906 the Illinois State Historical Society formed a committee to plan seven commemorative meetings at Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galesburg Quincy and Alton marking the 1858 Lincoln Douglas debates. A Freeport event set for August 27 1908 will feature two national orators delivering Lincoln and Douglas eulogies.
Louis H. Burrell, candidate for re nomination as State's Attorney, notes sixteen years of service succeeding Judge O E Heard and preceded by James Cochran. He cites 1288 prosecutions in Justice Courts, 278 in County Court, 317 in Circuit Court, plus 46 circuit court jury trials with 10 acquittals. Over three years, he collected 20,515.90 for the county and schools, including 12,572.14 from German Insurance Co. He claims record sums from bridge tolls and efforts to curb bridge graft, with state officials using his evidence to improve public contracts. If renominated, he plans to continue aggressive prosecution.
The candidate pledges to prosecute all qualifying cases based on competent evidence within duty scope, regardless of politics. His record as State's Attorney is praised for excellence, taxpayer service, honesty, and integrity, earning voters' hearty endorsement in Stephenson County.
The editorial argues a split in the Republican party would favor nominating neither candidate and instead backing someone unconnected to the Deneen Yates clash. It advocates avoiding entanglement in party feuds and seeks a neutral replacement.
An Anha Democrat notes that Yates and Deneen clash, and voters grow wary of both candidates. The public appears to decide neither is fit or attentive to duties, signaling a difficult campaign path for the contenders.
The speaker urges resilience amid troubles, noting that everyone faces hardship as long as material life endures. He warns that grumbling worsens the burden and encourages perseverance despite ongoing difficulties.
Mayor Busse of Chicago, previously neutral in the governor contest, endorses Deneen and says he and the city organization will work for him. The move disappoints Lorimer and others hoping for a large county delegation for Yates.
The Democrats look for a candidate to compete with Congressman Lowden, noting bipartisan support for his record and urging re election. Carroll Mirror remarks that both parties recognize Lowden’s achievements warrant another term.
The announcement notes W. A. Stevens seeking the circuit clerk nomination. Stevens is well known for long service as deputy and his genial personality has made him a general favorite, with voters expected to show appreciation at the primaries.
John Post died Saturday in Greene County at age 98. He never lived far from his birthplace, never more than four miles away, and embodied contentment with his surroundings. His life lent credence to the proverb a rolling stone gathers no moss as he accrued wealth within his narrow world.
The house passed a resolution by 140 to 46 to prevent canteens in national soldiers homes from sharing in congressional appropriations. Since the homes rely on that aid, the canteen must be barred.
The President now sees that Congress is disrespecting his messages despite widespread public support as his term nears its end. He had previously said he would never again accept a nomination for the Presidency, calling it the unique mistake of his political career.
The saying urges bold pursuit of goals despite foes. It argues that enemies push growth, noting a man with none is often unremarkable. A sterling character thinks for himself, voices his views, and inevitably earns enemies, which are portrayed as vital to vitality and activity.
Mt Vernon News notes Yates and Deneen expose frauds in state management and Congress under Roosevelt era words in a pointed critique. The piece frames the GOP as trapped and laments providential favors toward Democrats, urging gratitude for any political mercy.
In the Thirteenth district, setpers discuss who will oppose Congressman Frank O Lowden in November. James P Wilson of Polo is seen as a likely candidate though no nomination has been declared yet. Wilson previously ran against Lowden and against Hitt, losing decisively in both races.
Mrs Sehmall sues Louis Hoffman claiming she sold the farm with a hidden pot containing $20. The former owner says the pot did not pass with the sale. The Wisconsin courts must decide ownership of the found item as lawyers weigh prospects.
A reflective meditation on the fate of traditional readers and mothers in a modern era. It questions the old fashioned box that read Plutarch and the political reader who claimed to know what the people wanted, asking what has become of the mother who chose motherhood over social clubs.
A reflective inquiry weighs what has become of the old-fashioned mother who raised fourteen children a traditional daughter who valued betrothal as sacred as marriage the faithful preacher who walked his talk and the father who stood as a companion to his son.
The Hillsboro News notes that Governor Deneen and ex Governor Yates are trading criticisms of each other and their administrations. Voters are advised to read their speeches carefully as both claim to present facts and figures that could energize Democratic campaign messaging this fall.
The piece asserts the United States uniquely allows social ascent from humble origins to high office and prominence. It contrasts paths from laboring roots to presidency, and from farmer kin to senator, emphasizing opportunity and personal choice shaping destinies amid a democratic ideal.
A minister honored editors with a toast praising subscriptions timely payments advertising support and clear correspondence. He humorously warned that only dead people never err, urging readers to send news promptly and to bury editors to prevent mistakes.
In a non political Austin address Governor Deneen argued that insane asylums should become curative agencies. He noted 18 000 inmates and 8 000 dependents, praised hydrotherapeutic treatment, and highlighted civil service progress over the last thirty months.
A review of several leading newspapers shows a shift in stance against Richard Yates. The Quincy Whig once opposed Yates, now praises him widely, with other prominent papers joining the bandwagon as support for his gubernatorial bid spreads through central Illinois.
The Philadelphia Inquirer urges eradicating flies as a societal threat to health. It notes flies transmit typhoid via feet, carry thousands of bacilli, and contaminate food, urging screens and elimination of flies as the root solution.
At a recent meeting of Oregon Post No 116 Grand Army of the Republic resolutions praised Congress man Col Frank O Lowden for his efficient service and favors to the comrades. The post resolved to confer honorary membership in recognition of his attentive prompt service on matters of importance to the organization.
A story extols hospitality and charity as powerful social virtues. A wife known for her generosity is praised for aiding the distressed, while a bully threatens her husband. A brave Irishman confronts the aggressor, warning him to spare the couple. The piece ends noting that helping others often helps oneself.
A narrator laments crowded, unused items in their home and questions why families keep possessions others fear to touch. The rambling monologue references a parlor, a satin chair, and Aunt Martii's house, highlighting tension over rules and etiquette.
The Tribune and The World align on Taft and Hughes, arguing Republicans will dominate national politics and Hughes should carry on as New York governor. They see little room for public disagreement among those seeking sound governance.
The New York World argues that executive work is underway but constitutional restoration remains incomplete. It warns that if Hughes leaves after his first term the old regime could regain control and undo his progress. The piece questions who could succeed him and continue the reform effort.
The article lists peak elevations for Illinois places led by Scales Mound in Jo Daviess County at about 1140 feet. Bloomington in McLean County is the highest county seat at 900 feet, followed by Woodstock and Mt Carroll. It notes benchmarks at Halderman’s elevator in Mt Carroll at 816 feet and compares to Morrison court house steps at 685 feet. Galena, Freeport, Oregon, and Dixon are given as 608, 786, 702, and 746 feet respectively.
In Kenbridge Virginia a weathered brick one room office with a shingle roof sits in a courtyard once common for Virginia lawyers. Locals recall John Randolph of Roanoke did much of his law work here and prepared speeches while mint juleps were famous in his office.
The piece notes Hearst bets on a new Independence party while asserting no new party has found success since the Republicans formed. It argues reformers must work within existing parties rather than start anew, and that Hearst faces rejection from both major parties as he contemplates striking out on his own.
Polo in Ogle county and Princeton are cited as examples of towns prospering without saloon licenses. Polo has no debt, a tax rate of 1.85, waterworks, six miles of macadam streets, cement sidewalks, eight miles of sewers costing 40900, and minimal police with no local arrests except drunkenness by outsiders. Princeton reports a surplus of about 5000, pays most cement walks, and funds improvements without saloon revenue.
Melitor Chapin leads a discussion among veteran editors over thirty three years in the field. Stevens thirty five years at Paxton Record, Marshall forty four at Yorkville Record, Shaw at Dixon Telegraph, Harper at Robinson Argus, and Harper and Shaw the oldest. All remain active, illustrating the enduring life of country newspapers and long tenure in one vocation.
The piece argues that wealth in the United States exists alongside honest individuals, and unions do not universally secure monopolies or force wages. It notes that some wealthy people acquire money improperly, as do some union leaders, but stresses that not all wealthy men are dishonest and that broad generalizations about either group are unjustified.
The article argues that most great American fortunes arose from humble beginnings. It cites John Jacob Astor Vanderbilt Carnegie Schwab Hill and Post as examples of self-made leaders who started as workers or laborers and rose to wealth and influence. It emphasizes that opportunity for honest workingmen remains unmatched.
The passage argues the two-thirds rule steered the 1860 Democratic nominating process, causing a split and the secessionists’ convention. It suggests a Douglas nomination could have avoided division, possibly altering the election outcome and history, with Greeley foreseeing poor secessionist ticket results.
The Whiteside Bulletin endorses Congressman Frank O Lowden for reelection. It calls him a people's man with strong executive ability, honesty, and up to date national and state knowledge, noting his significant contributions and alignment with beneficial legislation, predicting an easy victory.
A century after the Chien Temperance Society of Moreau and Northumberland was founded in 1808 in Saratoga County New York, its limited rules and tolerated alcohol use show early radicalism. The article notes the lack of attention on April 30 marking the milestone as temperance reformers later built on its example and Lyman Beecher’s campaign.
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