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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
2
The Freeport Journal is issued a label by the International Typo erpirical Union in recognition of employing union labor in its mechanical departments.
Readable fragments list numerous proper names and initials: Taft, James, Albert, Oglesby, Mesa, Rose, Meser, Andrew Rusbet, Liam Stead, McCan, Davis, Frank Qo, Low Den Be, Jackson, Meck, Gills, Stephens, Loy, Hurre, Evans, Rutteret. No clear event or context.
Readers note an invitation to the fiftieth anniversary of the Lincoln and Douglas debate in Galesburg on October 7. The writer expresses regret at not having time to attend and wishes for the fiftieth anniversaries of all seven Illinois debates to be observed.
Commentary argues that Roosevelt’s renomination strains party unity while Taft gains favor among undecided Republicans. If the GOP performs its duty on election day, Taft is predicted to secure a handsome majority.
Judge William Prentiss of Chicago has bolted Bryan and Stevenson and offered to campaign for Taft and Deneen. He remains a well known Democrat and party leader for years, reflecting a sizable faction of old time Democrats who cannot approve Bryan's sacrifice of principle to expediency.
Theodore Roosevelt calls on farsighted citizens to support Taft, praising his deeds and policies as beneficial to the nation’s material prosperity and moral uplift, stressing consequences for the American people.
Indiana Senator Beveridge asserts that when a business grows to affect all citizens it must be regulated by the people’s government. He proclaims no power can exceed the nation and no corporation serving the people shall be above them, praising the leadership of the nation’s feared and beloved ruler.
A Democratic victory would place a leader who has sided with erratic ideas such as a baseless currency, government railroads purchases, and bank deposit guarantees. Bryan shifts positions on issues, eroding consistence in policy. The nation needs a fixed stable policy to strengthen commerce.
Herman Ridder editor of New York now supports Bryan and has been named treasurer of the national Democratic Committee to replace C. N. Haskell who resigned after his links with the Standard Oil concern. He spoke to a reporter before leaving New York for the Denver convention.
A speaker urges Bryan to quit the presidential race to aid the Democratic Party. He says the Denver convention must nominate a conservative candidate on a conservative platform and warns he could be ousted for his audacity.
Hon. Lewis McGovern of the Third ward endorses Taft for president with a postcard image captioned Our next President. He shifted support to Deneen after Illinois GOP nominations, urging fellow Republicans to back the ticket and follow party majority.
The article expresses that nominations are made freely and Republicans should vote for all Republican candidates on election day. It asserts no compulsion and that nearly all Republicans in Stephenson county will support the Republican ticket.
The piece portrays Mr. Taft as a blunt and plainspoken statesman who states beliefs clearly for the people to judge. It asserts his willingness to tell the truth even if it harms popularity and that this candor would extend to Filipinos and fellow Americans if elected president.
The essay warns that both major parties risk reputations being smashed as the campaign nears its end. It notes widespread damage, Doubts about outcomes persist, and it predicts a possible Republican victory though certainty awaits vote counting.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports that Illinois Republicans show high confidence in victory and urge party harmony over personal or factional disputes, with the rank and file described as royal in their unity.
A Chicago era speech urges Republicans to focus on state and national needs. It highlights drainage canal extension and the Lakes to Gulf deep waterway as key projects needing federal and state support. The speaker warns against personal politics and calls for unity in shaping national policy from Illinois.
In a leading Success Magazine interview, President Roosevelt says Taft will be our greatest president except for Washington and Lincoln. He lauds Taft as thoroughly prepared, nationally oriented, and free of a mean streak, predicting a strong administration across regions.
The piece praises the Republicans as a progressive party that acts rather than talks, adapting to the times while upholding core governance principles. It credits them with protecting American industry and labor, sustaining financial stability, and insisting wages be paid in sound money.
A historical soapbox notes that state banks in Oklahoma were boosted by a $5 million cash settlement from Congress. The piece argues it improperly shifted federal funds into state banks to inflate deposits and show a booming guarantee system for state institutions.
The text notes deposits in Oklahoma state banks have increased since a new law requiring banks to guarantee all deposits, but argues against taxing bankers. It comments on Oklahoma as a new state with Democratic quirks and predicts a November vote for Taft and a Republican legislature to repeal the laws.
The Canadian Pacific railroad bids to invade the United States by purchasing the Chicago and Great Western to compete for northern transcontinental traffic. Competition with Illinois Central is limited where the Great Western uses Illinois Central lines. The piece suggests routing changes to include Freeport Rockford and Elgin to access promised business.
The piece extols Judge Taft as fearless and independent like Roosevelt, recounting his stances on tariff revision. It notes his denial of a false quote, his records as judge and official, and his Milwaukee remarks supporting a genuine tariff revision with protection for American labor, while stressing party loyalty and a pledge to revise tariffs without harming consumers.
The speaker contends that representatives cannot hold two tastes or serve both the public and a private corporation. The statement argues against dual loyalties and implies conflicts of interest in political service. The remark underscores integrity in governance and the danger of private influence over public duty.
The bast will decline to judge Mr. Ivan by his latest suit of poetical clothes. It will judge him on his record, not his temporary professions, and will deal in this campaign with the true Bryan rather than Bevan.
Beekeepers report the honey harvest is far harder hit by the recent drought than other crops, with production about half the normal average. They note June and early July had favorable weather for nectar, yet still suffered reduced yields.
The drought continued to hurt crops as bees rely on wet and hot weather for strong honey yields. The average honey per hive is about 100 pounds, but this year is expected to fall to roughly 40 to 40 pounds per hive.
The question contrasts state or national assurances to restore bank deposits with promises to recover money from financially stretched customers for merchants. It asks why a government guarantee for depositors would not automatically extend to merchant debts.
The speaker questions why people tolerate a public lecturer who is paid to travel and lecture every four years. He asks why Democrats would permit such a sham and urges a strong electoral rebuke with a flood of votes against the figure.
At a Whiteside county meeting last week the committee set a scale of campaign assessments. Congressmen pay 200 dollars, senators and representatives 50 dollars each, and officials such as the state’s attorney, circuit clerk, clerk of the appellate court, ericive judge, coroner, and surveyor have various fees from 15 to 100 dollars.
The fiery speaker rails against unequal wealth and asks his audience if they agree. A solemn young listener responds yes and cites a quip about generosity, remarking that even distant relatives would give worlds if possible.
The long familiar copperhead story about Adlai Stevenson harms his gubernatorial campaign. The item, though old, seems to carry more truth than the dollar‑a‑day line used against Republican presidential hopefuls for years, per Robinson Argus.
Less than a week after closing a political campaign Governor Deneen swiftly assumed the governorship and acted decisively by calling for troops. His promptness in preserving order and sound executive judgment earned him praise nationwide, including in the Decatur Herald.
The writer notes a shift in campaign life over the last fifteen to twenty years. Parties once saw patriotic display as essential, with supporters marching in rallies fueled by alcohol and dressed in oilcloth capes and carrying torches. Now such displays are rare as the public demands higher compensation for those roles.
A neatly dressed young woman walks market day with her dachshund. Crowded pavement slows the dog as she calls to keep it in sight. A near by wit steps forward politely and says Certainly, miss. The moment the pup arrives, she corrects him: this is the puppy called.
Charles S. Deneen has been renominated for the office of governor of Illinois by a substantive majority. Republicans who supported Richard Yates should back Deneen for re election, honoring the party’s primaries and the will of the nation’s majorities.
The article argues Mr Bryan cannot be bound by Republican legislation in emergencies. No law can force the President or Treasury Secretary to intervene at a specific moment to avert a panic or a disaster. It stresses the need for a public service professional in the executive chair amid financial and political crises.
The piece notes broad bipartisan admiration for Judge Taft with praise from W Bourke Cochran who, in Boston, says he will support Bryan but calls Taft the greatest and most qualified nominee in any republic. Cochran lauds Taft as a superb administrator and a powerful worker.
A historical snapshot notes that Governor Charles N. Haskell of Oklahoma has been viewed for a year as a leading advocate of Bryantism in politics. The piece suggests he embodies frontier statecraft and aligns with untutored ward attitudes, shaping public perception of his tenure.
The figure described as an offshoot of the virgin prairie embraces Bryanism with intensity, gaining swift advancement in the Democratic party. Oklahoma's delegation grew, and he exercised substantial influence as the Pooh Bah of Denver, shaping resolutions and credentials, and steering the convention platform more than four other delegates combined.
Aesop style fable warns jackasses in business who chase money in fields they do not know. The lion chases the crowing rooster, the jackass follows and is killed, illustrating dangers of overrating one’s abilities. The moral urges steady effort in known tasks and cautions against risky, ill informed ventures.
The Chicago Journal declares allegiance to Adlai E. Stevenson for governor and repudiates Charles Deneen. It cites past editorials and a prior legal matter involving the editor’s Hearst past with the Chicago American, arguing a persistent anti-Deneen stance regardless of party. Pontiac Leader.
Grover Cleveland expresses firm support for William Howard Taft, praising his integrity as a Cincinnati judge and predicting that his judicial qualities, labor capacity, and prudent humor will guide him well as president. He frames his view as fair and based on immutable record.
Reports from State and National headquarters in Chicago say Thirteenth District Congressman Frank O. Lowden is the most sought speaker. He returned to Sinnissippi farm after a busy week in southern Minnesota and heads back to Chicago for Monday’s work, driven by a belief that his earnest, logical speaking earns voter confidence and helps ensure Republican success in November.
The Ogle County Republican notes Republicans in Illinois regretting past chances to elect Col. Lowden as governor. It states he is not seeking the strenuous life of office, serving in Congress from a large district with integrity and ability, and that his current role is superior given the present affairs.
A fragmented, chant-like piece urges November votes favoring Taft and allied figures, railing against opponents and promising prosperity, safe country, and happiness if their candidate wins. It mixes slogans, party names, and repeated refrains urging turnout and support.
William Howard Taft urged that judges should administer the law and not make it, insisting on decisions based on law and facts even if unpopular. The piece praises his career across roles from prosecutor to governor and secretary of war, noting his court decisions were rarely reversed and reflecting on his belief in interpreting rather than creating law.
Mr. Tatt’s Cincinnati speech attacks Bryan as unfit for the presidency. The speaker portrays Bryan as a demagogue and doctrinaire lacking principled statesmanship, mocks his free silver plan, and questions his grasp of public issues and monetary policy. He warns of possible repudiation and cites past misjudgments.
A New York Tribune critique questions William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan, arguing Bryan’s flip flops on government ownership of railways reveal poor practical sense, and alleging Taft’s financial and railroad policy ideas fail to grasp real-world consequences.
Sillicus questions whether a storm will curdle mitt while Cynicus predicts a larger matrimonial storm. The exchange casts a witty view of domestic turmoil and social strains through sharp dialogue.
In a humorous exchange Mr Goodsole asks what satisfaction Mrs Jypes finds in her new car. Miss Capsicum replies that she derives none now because the Snoodles have purchased a finer automobile.
A humorous domestic moment unfolds as the ostensible head of the family declares a purchase an old hen in despair. The real head counters, claiming she already told the grocer and that the grocer disputed it. The exchange ends with comic relief over a simple dinner item.
The exchange presents Mata a Man as an optimist who believes a hunter finds trouble, while the pessimist argues trouble will seek out the lazy who avoid it. The dialogue hinges on whether proactive risk or passive avoidance defines outcomes.
A school mistress seeks the meaning of cuticle and tests Polly Johnson who回答 with a sharp, humorous deflection freckleless. The exchange highlights classroom wit and the era’s tone.
A mother questions her son about an incident where Tommy Smith used a kettle on a dog's tail. Bobby admits he could not intervene as he was holding the dog, prompting the mother to seek an explanation for the cruel act.
Excerpted dialogue shows a man recalling late night with friends singing he was a jolly fellow. He adds he cannot persuade his wife to believe it, hinting at domestic tension and social ribbing from the period.
The Illinois Democrats press that Mr Stevenson can win, while conceding Bryan has little chance and fearing Stevenson may lose votes for Bryan’s opponents. Stevenson is described as radical yet adaptable, with a history of party shifts from greenback to silver to civil service advocacy. The piece suggests his candidacy faces a seven week window before voter sentiment shifts.
At the Republican state convention on Wednesday Richard Yates, former governor, failed to seize his opportunity for fame and popularity, missing a moment he had when eligible to vote.
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