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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
4
The Freeport Journal receives a label from the International Typo-Aphical Union recognizing the paper for employing union labor in its mechanical departments. The certificate praises union involvement and standard practices across the production workflow.
The invitation to attend the unveiling of the Sheridan statue in Washington was received but not honored as the writers attended the Postmasters convention in Springfield on the same day last Wednesday.
Official results show Deneen carried Cook county despite loud claims that Stevenson would win there by forty thousand votes. The unexpected outcome reverses strong local expectations and ends the contested projection.
Peter Van Vlissingen of Chicago, once hailed as a prosperous business man, is revealed as crooked in his methods and sentenced to fourteen years in state prison. The message remains clear that boodling does not pay and honesty is the best policy.
The text notes Deneen was nominated and elected governor by the people without delegate conventions and expects him to lead a friendly legislature. It argues the legislature, likewise nominated and elected, should attend to state business in a reasonable, orderly manner.
The article praises Elihu Root Secretary of State as a top candidate to succeed Platt as U S Senator from New York. It argues New York should elect a capable man equal to Seward and Conkling and asserts Root will likely win.
The old Senatorial Combine in Illinois faded after Campbell’s Chicago postmaster appointment, Evans of Aurora was defeated in the primary, and Carthage’s Orville F. Berry was beaten in November. The collapse is seen as beneficial and long overdue.
Illinois voters authorized the legislature to issue 20 million dollars in bonds to fund the deep waterway from Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. The letter warns against corrupt control of the funds and urges the coming legislature to guard against graft, insisting the money be used only for the approved purpose.
The official counts show Taft with a 178,739 plurality in Illinois and Deneen ahead of Stevenson by 23,622. Other statewide results include Oglesby for Lieutenant Governor at 148,599, Rose for Secretary of State 172,560, McCullough Auditor 173,072, Musses Treasurer 170,198, Stead Attorney General 173,756, McCan Davis Clerk Supreme Court 164,741, Waterway bonds 108,148, and banking law amendment 355,179. Contesting Deneen’s election is dismissed as nonsense.
The President defended a principle that no one should be opposed for office due to religious belief and no one should be supported solely for belonging to a particular faith. He argued the church and state must remain separate to protect American freedoms and prevent favoritism of any religious idea.
The passage argues that the vast home commerce, supported by 85,000, best paid and consuming Americans, should be treated as a domestic affair. It emphasizes the home market must not subsidize foreign interests and that Americans are willing to pay higher prices for goods to protect domestic industry and prosperity.
A speech argues that Americans face wage differences versus foreign workers but rejects a 20 percent premium for the Steel trust. It urges tariff revision to favor goods made in the United States that are cheaper abroad, suggesting those items be moved to the free list.
Congressman Lowden in Freeport labeled Bryan the perpetual Democratic candidate for President and noted Bryan promised not to run if elected. Bryan’s Texas interview confirms readiness to accept another nomination, fulfilling the second part of the prediction. An Irish observer says he would vote for Taft yet support Bryan anytime.
Henry Clews the New York banker notes continued improvement in business, saying current volumes resemble 1906 in many sectors though full recovery isn't yet even across industries. He praises conservative banker and industrial leadership against speculative booms, despite favorable sentiment and broad progress.
The article argues it is unlikely Shurtleff will be re-elected Speaker of the Illinois legislature. It credits the primary election law with empowering plain voters and ending boss rule, predicting the law will endure and be amended rather than repealed. It asserts delegates will not revert to the old caucus system and contends Shurtleff should be defeated.
The Chicago Republican National Convention added a plank endorsing fair treatment of laboring men into the party platform, reflecting a commitment to workers’ rights and parity.
The Republicans affirm court authority and seek clearer federal procedure by statute for writs of injunction. They oppose issuing injunctions without notice, except for irreparable delay, and stress labor unions must have full notice and hearing before injunctions. They deny unfair treatment of labor and pledge fair treatment and due process for unions.
Mr and Mrs Willian Jennings Bryan enjoy a trip in Old Mexico as friends wish them well. The note adds a playful jab about his presidential aspirations without any ill will.
In the campaign the Democratic press floated Bryan seeking the presidency in 1912 and 1916, while an authorized interview from the Peer-Jeg One after the election says if the people call me to battle I will answer.
Peoria Herald Transcript notes Representative Shurtleff backed Adlai E. Stevenson in the gubernatorial race. If proven, the claim argues Shurtleff lacked grounds to pursue the speakership.
The piece argues that new House Republicans will oppose the governor and that legislators elected with Gov. Neneen’s ticket face limited backing. It claims backing for the governor would hinder state business and clog legislative action to embarrass him.
In the first issue after the election Mr Bryan explains how it happened while avoiding blame. He uses many words to describe the process but could have summed it up with The People rule.
Mr. Bryan hunts ducks in Texas and discusses political plans. He is not seeking office now, but might run again in 1912 if duty calls. He appears content with a Senate seat and seems firmly aligned with his party as the fall approaches.
The text contrasts money’s use for greed with money spent for proper purposes, arguing that wealth serves as a limitless field for happiness when directed to worthy ends rather than personal gain.
Indiana loses good members of congress but retains a Ways and Means voice in Mr Crumpacker. His firm stand for downward tariff revision reflects the people and their interests, as the Indianapolis News notes.
President elect Taft will confront a stubborn congress that demands no tariff changes as Republican strength in Congress has dwindled from 114 seats four years ago to 47 after the last election, while party unity remains high in the electoral arena.
A boy tells his father he knows the text of a sermon. The father asks the minister for the text and receives a paraphrase that contrasts fear with reassurance, noting that comfort will arrive. The exchange ends with a play on words about a quilt and the comforter.
Many farmers refuse access to hunters on their farms. They fear risking their fine stock, stock losses, torn fences, and open gates. Carelessness by some hunters has led to a broad ban in farmers' minds.
A number of well known faces will be missing from the United States senate in the next congress. Allison of Iowa is dead and among those already defeated are Ankenny of Washington Fulton of Oregon Hemenway of Indiana Kittredge of South Dakota Hansbrough of North Dakota Long of Kansas and Teller of Colorado. Foraker of Ohio and Platt of New York are likely to retire.
Report details an extortion attempt against Mrs. Genevieve Chandler Phipps of Denver, a former Pecatonica resident. After failing to obtain $20,000, a woman allegedly threw dynamite sticks aimed at killing Mrs. Phipps and her daughter. Phipps, born in Pecatonica, later moved to Pittsburg with a wealthy uncle after her mother’s death, married millionaire Lawrence Phipps, later divorcing.
A man asked a friend how to prove up a homestead. The friend laughed that the law is unclear, saying the government would bet 160 acres of land against fourteen dollars that a settler can live there five years without starving.
The president and cabinet members sat with representatives from railroad, steam, shovel, window glass, carpentry and other unions, signaling cordial relations between government and labor. The scene underlines a democratic spirit where rulers and workers, who create national wealth, meet on common ground.
General Henry M Nevins, commander in chief of the G A R in Washington, notes a strong future for the order after a Toledo reunion. He recalls forty thousand members on parade and a remarkable eighty nine year old marcher who continued the route despite age.
The passage urges humility, noting the world continues without any single individual. It argues that every person has a role, but if one fails to fulfill it, others will fill the intended place. It emphasizes that personal importance is limited to one’s immediate circle and that no life is indispensable to the broader world.
The message stresses that the world owes no living and that anyone willing to work can earn it. It urges taking an appointed place, not assuming indispensability, and notes opportunities await those ready to labor without delay.
Secretary Elihu Root is in a happy frame of mind and willing to accept if the people elect him as United States senator from New York. He would be an ornament to the senate and an honor to the state. A few more men like Root in the senate would be a mighty good thing. The senate needs a few live men.
An old saying stresses that old counsel beats young bravado. The piece cautions against ignoring advice, noting many heads aren’t wiser than one and rash schemes falter without experienced guidance. It uses fables of mice and bell the cat to illustrate prudent deliberation.
Poem by HY Edward Everett Hale urging youth to open the door of their heart to love truth and hope. It calls for ignoring class creed and responding to a brother's cry, offering guidance toward enduring thoughts, art, and the Master’s love.
Congress began naming battleships after states with the biggest names first. As the supply of large states waned, smaller states like Rhode Island Florida North Dakota and Utah received names. The latest ships exceed prior sizes with the North Dakota the biggest yet and Utah slated to be even larger.
Work began on Chicago's new railway station just after the Northwestern road awarded the big contract. Trains of material arrive as if by magic and the vast complex is slated to serve up to 250 000 people daily with a six acre train shed and over ten acres of floor space. The project involves tearing down four blocks of brick and steel buildings at immense cost while Illinois Central and Northwestern plus smaller lines plan about 1 500 trains daily in and out of the mammoth structure.
A speaker muses on the mystery of a watermelon from seed to fruit. He notes the seed’s potential to multiply its weight, the sun and rain powering growth, and the intricate build of rind, white layer, and red core with seeds. He ends by affirming enjoyment while admitting limits to explaining creation.
A historical reflection questions what would happen if a president elect dies before the January meeting of the electors. It notes the constitution permits an independent choice by electors and outlines that electors meet on the first Monday in January, casting formal ballots and sending a sealed certificate.
The passage explains that the president of the senate presides in a joint session every February as votes from states are counted to elect the president. A majority winner is declared. if no majority, the three Hat leaders are voted on by the House with one vote per state. A two thirds state quorum is required for an election. It notes it has never occurred that a nominated candidate died before election.
A surface cut eight by eight feet revealed a kaolin vein running in one direction and forming a solid mass. Assays show 65 percent pure kaolin, valued at 26 to 35 cents per pound in stores. The Dr Weheen Medicinal Mine will be incorporated with capital sufficient for quick work. By products like firebrick chinaware and pigments may follow, though medicinal uses are prioritized. The raw material also has minor potential as a cleaner for metals.
A new seven million dollar College of the City of New York plant was dedicated in New York with ceremonies led by national officials. John Huston Finley, born in Bureau County Illinois, rose from farmer origins to become Knox college graduate and the youngest college president at twenty eight, later shaping a national thought course.
The author argues against judging the courts harshly and promotes equity for all classes. He criticizes class warfare while endorsing Roosevelt's square deal as essential to political theory, urging leaders to pursue justice for individuals and avoid privileging any single group.
The post office department ran a record deficit of 16910279 dollars in the last fiscal year despite reforms in second class mail. Salary increases for clerks and carriers, with future hikes planned to reach 1200 and 1100 dollars respectively, drive the surge and complicate future changes. Rural carrier pay rose too, though still below city rates.
The article notes a decade of progress in fire proof construction while lumber demand remains high. Architects and builders rely on wood today, raising concern that national forests may be depleted if trends continue.
The chief source of building material remains lumber, with about 61 percent of last year’s permits for wood and 39 percent for fire resisting materials. The Geological Survey notes these figures cover forty nine large cities and exclude numerous small towns where wood use is even higher.
A compact moral urging to abandon remembered wrongs and grudges. It argues that dwelling on past injuries harms individuals and society, and suggests shifting focus to pleasant, positive thoughts to increase happiness and health. The piece extols forgiveness as a universal creed for better living.
Mrs Gramercy asks what is needed for dinner while Bridget responds in a rustic exchange about a trip over the rug and the need to replace a new set of dishes. The brief dialogue reveals domestic concern and humor in a clipped lunchtime moment.
A brief exchange contrasts a Wise Guy’s line about life’s ups and downs with a Simple Mug’s quip on keeping down expenses to maintain appearances, reflecting everyday humor.
Two tramps debate a place offering no decent fare for vegetarians. The first notes vegetarians are present and mentions a dog. The second confirms and asks for clarity.
A humorous exchange centers on a boy Freddie explaining why his father would not pay for a turkey unless someone else joins them for Thanksgiving. The Dominie questions the boy about the dinner plan, revealing a light family joke about expense and company.
A overheard exchange reveals a comic misunderstanding between Miss Pepprey and Cholly about Gus Sappy and T. Cholly insists the remark was misread, clarifying that he said great chumps not great chums. The playful tease underscores rivalries and social wit at the gathering.
The irritated landlady asks Mr Harris what is wrong with his coffee. The imperturbable boarder replies that it tastes unusual and contains real coffee, signaling a surprising change in the beverage.
A woman remarks that a man nearby has not taken his eyes off her, drawing Patrice’s attention to a bearded figure described as a hired detective observing the gathering. The exchange highlights tension and intrigue surrounding the unidentified observer.
A countryman sowing his ground is challenged by two riders who declare they reap the fruits of his labor. The man answers that he is sowing hemp, implying a fair return for his work. Catholic News.
A debate for all men at the Baptist church begins at 3 80 p m tomorrow on whether the church should actively seek to abolish deteriorating conditions of women's labor, with Professors J J Nagle E M Phillips and Messrs A D Mayer and Robert Briggs debating and an open discussion afterward.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 228 8th Ave San Francisco testifies to Electric Bitters curing her stomach indigestion and praising it for stomach and liver troubles The tonic purifies blood and strengthens the system and is sold for 50 cents at Jos Emmert's drug store.
John A. Etchelberger former member Stephenson County Board of Supervisors dies at Des Moines Iowa from asthma complications without warning. He served on the board and was known in local political circles for years.
Charles Schmidt 62 or 63, long a Freeport resident born in Germany, died at home Friday around 9 pm from natural causes linked to asthma and valvular heart trouble. He worked cement for William Ascher and previously in galvanizing at Stover windmill. survived by widow, daughter Mrs Albert Herbig, two sisters in Germany and Freeport, three grandchildren. Coroner ruled death natural.
John A Eichelberger formerly of Freeport died in Des Moines Iowa after a year and a half illness kidney trouble caused death He was 56 born in Ashland Ohio He lived in Freeport with parents William and Mrs Louise Eichelberger later worked with Seeley Read Des Moines and a skirt firm in Waterloo and Canton Survived by widow two sons Ray Roy daughter Ada Oglesby of Des Moines three sisters and four brothers Funeral in Des Moines tomorrow afternoon Harvey Eichelberger and Celia Shoesmith attend from Freeport
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