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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
Indiana shifts power as Taft makes gains while Democratic victories unfold across the Midwest. Missouri remains uncertain with Bryan favored in the state’s column, Maryland leaning Taft, and Montana carried by Taft. Indiana’s reversal could reshape the Senate outlook as Democrats claim several House seats and governors in the region.
Unofficial returns show Taft leading in Maryland by narrow margins as Missouri and Colorado also display contestable results. St Louis reports Taft ahead by about one thousand, while Bryan leads Colorado by roughly five thousand with Shafroth for governor. Detroit predicts Warner reelected with a margin near ten thousand. Final statewide outcomes depend on official counts in several states.
Partial returns show Republicans at roughly 200 seats to Democrats 171 with 9 districts undecided. Votes from about 1906 districts indicate a strong GOP majority in the Sixty-first Congress, possible shifts in several doubtful districts could alter small margins in the coming days.
AP reports the partisan map shows Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Maryland already with Democrats, while Kentucky and Vermont lean Republican. Remaining states split among Republicans, with a group of “doubtful” contenders including Oregon, Ohio, Indiana, Colorado, Missouri and Nevada. Southern states seen tilting toward Temocnits.
Early returns indicate Democrats win a 11 to 2 edge in Indiana's U S House delegation, a gain of seven seats, while the Democrats likely capture a statewide Senate majority. The state thus tilts Democratic for president and legislative control, with John W Kern potentially among new leaders and Thomas R Marshall heading the ticket. The GOP acknowledges falling short of a joint-ballot majority as Democrats secure key districts and a Ferret-like swing reshapes the chamber.
In the Eighth congressional district returns show Jaideson, a Democrat, defeating Hepbarn by a margin across eleven counties. The contest confirms a political turnover amid broad vote counts and appeals to voters following a lengthy campaign.
Cincinnati reports Democrats lose Gov race while Varr secures electoral votes amid a mixed statewide outcome. Nebraska sites show Democrats sweeping state with five of six Congress members and legislature, while Montana indicates Taft victory with about 4 000 margin and a likely gubernatorial win.
London Nov. 3 Whitelaw Reid United States ambassador was guest of honor at the Atlantic Talon dinner celebrating penny postage between the U S and Great Britain. He praised Taft as the likely strongest most popular president since Lincoln and said the incoming administration would pursue the same policy. He expressed hope for J Hen niker Eaton in his crusade for a penny rate word cable rate.
Providence reports the Rhode Island Bank crisis as the state treasury and liquor control chief William PRL Geaod takes charge of Central Crust Company in Providence and seeks a receiver to halt bank operations. Depositors fear losses as the institution faces collapse and legal action to restrain its transactions.
North Chicago project awarded to lowest bidder Chienge, Wisconsin, with a bid around £50,000 for naval branding construction near naval training stadium.
A Punch publication anecdote features a vicar asking Mr Stoggins about his condition. The cobbler laments his legs are “wonderful bad” and reveals they have been on and off for thirty years, highlighting a humorous, lifelong malfunction.
A German chemical Hexamethylenetetramine is cited as a valuable ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. Medical texts recognize it as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. The notice urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
Washington reports forecast that Taft will form a new cabinet with Root and Wright remaining. Frank Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is named for postmaster general and Hepburn of Town for secretary of commerce. Other names like Lemuel Crane and Terrick of Ohio are mentioned as possible appointees. The president says his victory confirms a prophecy from a Lodge letter and explains slang term frazzle.
The ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female illnesses. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing-down feelings flatulency indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration and invites women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
The Republican National Committee announces a full list of contributions to the Republican campaign fund will be published soon. Work has begun on tabulating the donations.
Cincinnati reports Taft says he is perfectly healthy but tired after winning the presidency. He and Mrs. Taft enjoy the Taft Mansion life, appearing only to greet crowds in Lincoln and other towns. Bryan comments that running for office was incidental to his work, aiming to do future projects. Mack predicts Bryan will not run again, noting potential Nebraska senator vacancy and a Bevan succession.
A Sherman Texas fire swept through the city’s business section causing an estimated $200000 in damage. Debris removal at the Mayer building in Erie Pennsylvania after a recent blaze led to two deaths and three injuries when a wall collapsed. International reaction noted editorial comment from Japanese papers praising the U S election results. Mexico showed intense interest in the presidential campaign outcome with Bryan favored for territorial delegate to Congress. Puerto Rican elections produced Royals? and unions won. A House Ways and Means committee chair issued a call for hearings in Washington from Nov 10 to Dec 6.
Boston November report states President Charles W. Eliot submitted his resignation October 26 to take effect May 19, 1900. The Harvard board of overseers accepted the move, noting Eliot aged seventy four since 1869 has led major reforms in higher education and modernized the college curriculum.
The article notes President Eliot's resignation at Harvard and states there is no current explanation offered. It comments on changes at the university and mentions Rome's Tribuna debating the Duke of Abruzzi marriage and Italian reaction to Miss Bikins rumors.
Winter blasts raise pneumonia pleurisy and consumption fears. Cure your cough now and strengthen lungs with Foley's Honey and Tar. Do not risk weak lungs this winter. it will cure obstinate coughs and colds and prevent serious results, per H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
A lawyer and a doctor argued over their professions. The lawyer joked about hawkers not being straight, then conceded doctors may not make angels of men. The doctor replied that lawyers have the better of them in virtue.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as clearing air passages and stopping throat irritation. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes, end obstinate coughs, heal sore lungs, and expel the cold, urging customers to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package. Publisher names H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
A London Mail quip notes a woman who already buried three temporary joys and sorrows and wed a fourth. When asked about another husband she replied sharply that a gentleman enjoys that uncertain honor at present.
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