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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
1
Cittengo Nov 8 report notes a tight contest between top presidential contenders with electoral votes and many state races in play. It outlines general election dynamics, a wave of constitutional amendments, and key contests from Wisconsin to Minnesota, highlighting party stakes and noteworthy candidates.
In Illinois the Ten OClock Club drives early voting with a dial clock symbol. Democrats estimate campaign costs around 500 thousand dollars, while others claim near 1 million per party. Wilnorg centers organize, and Governor Deneen’s stance is noted as campaigns intensify. The Republican side plans further statements after the election.
New York voters move quickly in many districts while New York City shows slow deliberate polling as national races loom large. Across states like Connecticut New Jersey and Pennsylvania local contests and gubernatorial battles attract attention. Party headquarters buzz with hopes of boosting turnout and rival predictions hinge on the Empire State results.
Cincinnati Ol reports Taft cast his ballot after a speechmaking tour drew a small crowd at his home city polling place. The Republican nominee, greeted by onlookers, moved through the bystanders and voters, as the crowd offered cheers while he voted.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as clearing air passages and stopping throat irritation. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and eliminate the most obstinate cough, heal sore lungs, and expel the cold, urging customers to refuse imitation and buy the genuine yellow package.
The readable parts form a vague advising line about manners and excellence with no clear event to report. No identifiable persons places organizations or dates are present to compile a proper news card.
Merous hands reached out greeting Taft as he moved through the crowd, pausing to thank each donor of good wishes during the farewell passage.
In Washington the election turnout is muted as officeholders head to polling places. Clerks secretaries and stenographers take holidays, leaving the national capital in quiet, with officials and residents observing the results from afar.
President Roosevelt entered the Sagamore Hill area to a warm, orderly demonstration. He greeted residents at the Toon polling place, cast his vote in seconds, and responded with a broad grin when a bystander cheered for him.
In Hincoln Nebraska on November 3 crowds of Democrats and diverse supporters awaited William Jennings Bryan. The familiar figure appeared to a cheering reception as he greeted onlookers and then cast his vote.
New York on Nov 3 Governor Chas E Hughes Republican candidate for re election voted in a small shop polling place near his home. He was quickly recognized by bystanders and escorted to a seat at the front of the line before casting his ballot in a matter of seconds.
Poughkeepsie Nov 3 Advices from Redlock near Rokeby the home of Lieutenant Cor venor Lewis S Chanler Democrat candidate for governor say the casting of Chanler s ballot was a quiet performance and marked by no notable feature
Mrs Ha A Carney, author of Little Drops of Water and Think Gently of the Erving, died at noon in Galesburg Alabama after three months of illness. Born April 6 1828 in Lincolnster Massachusetts she taught school in Boston and Philadelphia and early on wrote poetry at age fourteen. Her verses appeared in many hymnals and were translated into several languages. Some poems were set to music and used as children’s recitations.
Effective yesterday all section men on the Missouri Pacific Mountain railroad system will receive an increase from 125 to 1.550 per day. In other notes, a trip to Friedrichshafen by Zeppelin was reported, and a Oak land man drove home after forgetting his horse while traveling by rail. A gold mine incident in Goldete Circle Park Zoo involved elk untied at 1 PM. Reports on receipts, court actions, and accidents across New York and St Louis were noted, including a dangerous heat case and a death by self-inflicted action in Dan City.
A model San Martem presents a full staff of experienced specialists for chronic ailments, capable of medical or surgical treatment for difficult cases. Send two stamps to the address above for THE INVALIDS' GUIDE BOOK.
In Youngstown Ohio on November 8 William Howard Taft wrapped up his campaign with a six and a half hour whirlwind of speeches parades and a grand parade. He then traveled to Cincinnati to vote and urged voters to back the Republican ticket for prosperity and protection to American industries. The day featured large crowds and a Cleveland rally described as a monster affair with marching clubs and a dinner at the Youngstown club.
William Jennings Bryan closed his campaign in Lincoln with a nonpartisan rally praised as the largest and most spirited in the city’s history. He urged that the government return to the people and condemned padded straw votes and Wall Street gamblers while praising the crowd’s unity across parties.
A vintage advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female ailments. It claims to have cured many women suffering displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid conditions irregularities pains backache and digestive issues and invites readers to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
A fragmentary exchange suggests concerns about embarrassment over debts and creditor pressure. The dialogue hints at relief or doubt about financial obligations and how creditors are handled.
An advertisement claims Foley’s Orino Laxative will cure constipation permanently by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. It asserts the laxative does not gripe, is pleasant to take, and eliminates the need for continual laxative use after Orino. Names H. J. Moogk and Wa. F. Jupugkupz appear as endorsers.
The piece notes figures such as Debs for the Socialist ticket, Chatin the Prohibitionist in Milwaukee, Hisgen in Springfield and New York, and Pits Prank S. Mounett addressing Methodist preachers. It covers party forecasts and a Protestant protest against theft under the claim of sanctity while referencing international kleptomania.
Quotations from Chicago Board of Trade cover wheat corn oats pork and lard futures with open high low and close figures for Dec May July and other contracts. Cash grain and live stock quotes include winter and spring wheat prices No 2 red and yellow corn by sample and cattle hog sheep receipts with price ranges at East Buffalo and regional feeders and packers.
The New York Times reports President Roosevelt plans to leave New York on March 18 aboard the Koenig Albert for Naples via Gibraltar, then travel by East African steamers to Mombasa and onward toward Entebbe in Central Africa. The voyage covers about seventeen days at sea, with stops, and six months in Africa under unspecified arrangements.
Miss Louise Voet died at her home in Newport Kentucky from injuries suffered in the Neave building fire last week. She leaped from the tenth floor to the roof of an adjoining building five stories below in an apparent bid to escape the flames.
A large yard fire in Philadelphia damaged timber yards of R A and Williams in the northwestern city section. The blaze caused a significant loss estimated at $8750,000 and resulted in a fatality.
Washington November 3 The Mint Director Leach living in Oakland California is paired with a Democrat for today’s election and will remain here serving as acting secretary of the treasury. The incomplete text references political alignment and a transition in government duties amid an election day context.
A brief health notice urging readers over fifty to try Foley's Kidney Remedy to address kidney and bladder disorders. Cites H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as endorsers and promotes restoring vitality and vigor by starting the remedy.
In a curious note from Elarpen's Weekly, the plain Widow Perkins lures the fastidious Mawker to her car and shows him hundreds of her building lots. The scene shifts toward Ghsee with love and a playful misunderstanding of easy victories.
A line from the Louisville Courier Journal features playful commentary on a safe hit. An escort explains the ruling, the damsel jokes about the runner’s base running, and the quip turns into a light baseball moment.
In Sir Algernon West's Reminiscences the old Duchess of Cleveland invites a relative to her husband's funeral and tells him to bring his gun saying they are old and must die but the pheasants must be shot.
The text notes Quoddy Head as the most eastern point of the One Motes near Quoddy Head, hinting at a geographic description of the location and its extreme eastern position.
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