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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
4
The Freeport Journal received a recognition label from the International Typographical Union for employing union labor in its mechanical departments, reflecting adherence to labor standards and union participation.
Fragmentary OCR lists vacancies and candidates across Congress, state offices, and county posts. Names such as SHELRY MM, CULLOM, AHN FO SMULLICS, FRANCIS G, REAR, University trustees, and MRS C. T. Aex n appear amid garbled spellings for treasurer, sheriff, school superintendent, and other positions on a county election ticket.
A noted saying emphasizes kindness to others since life passes only once. The speaker urges immediate, compassionate acts toward fellow humans, warning against delay or neglect of good deeds while one can.
Col Watterson praised Bryan in a Louisville appearance, saying May God bless him and give him wisdom. The remark emphasized support for Bryan as a government ownership advocate, highlighting the candidate's needs in the political context.
The New York Republicans have nominated Mr Hughes, who headed the recent insurance investigations in the state. Critics call this another reward for an honest public official who acted fearlessly and impartially in his duties.
The remarks accuse Gompers of overreach in pressuring labor union members to sway votes. It argues unions are capable of voting their own choices on election day without guidance from Gompers.
The New York Sun, a Democratic paper, argues against government ownership of railroads. It cites an Interstate Commerce Commission figure from two years earlier listing total U S railroad bed at 220000 miles. It contends that if governments paid Japan’s rate for seized goods, the debt could reach about 17600000000 dollars.
Governor Deneen announces a special election to fill the unexpired Congressional term of Mr. Hitt on the general November ballot. The term ends March 4, 1907, with Congress meeting in December for the second session of the current term. The winner will serve in the coming winter session.
The Republican Congressional Committee met at the Brewster House in Freeport and nominated Col Frank O Lowden to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman Hitt under the new primary law. Lowden has already been nominated to succeed Hitt and is expected to be elected. He will go to Washington to take his seat in December at the brief session ending March 4.
The dispatch argues a behind the scenes deal between Brean and Hearst, claiming Hearst could be the Democratic presidential nominee if elected New York governor. It predicts Hearst’s likely defeat in New York and favors Pisan for president, despite a history echo of Grover Cleveland’s rise.
Within four hours after his arrival in Chicago, Paul O. Stensland, a self confessed bank conspirator, was sent to Joliet State Prison on an indeterminate sentence. He pleaded guilty to two indictments, one carrying up to five years and the other up to ten years. The sentences run concurrently, subject to good behavior.
The speaker argues for a six year and three month reduction from incarceration, claiming prison regulations and state law limit length. They condemn the robber of widows and orphans, urging life imprisonment for him and punishment for bank directors implicated by depositors.
General Shinoen Bolivar Buckner criticizes William Jennings Bryan as radical and dangerous in a campaign speech urging readers to consider his proposals carefully. Buckner argues Bryan’s views on government ownership of railroads and free silver threaten the nation more than in 1896, positioning Bryan as a leading Democratic figure and likely presidential nominee.
A party critique denounces William Randolph Hearst as a socialist and corrupt figure backed by millions. It argues Bourke Cochran’s support exposes rottenness, predicts a Republican win and rejection of Hearst and socialism in New York.
The New York Herald editorializes on state politics, criticizing the Democratic party for betrayal and selling out while urging independent voters to resist the Buffalo Hearst nomination. It condemns the Saratoga convention choices as corrupt, urges Democrats to vote for the Republican nominees, and denounces the process as unfounded and brazen.
The New York Republican State Convention reaffirmed its long standing platform endorsing a protective tariff. It calls for tariff revision only by trusted supporters, not by outsiders, as occasion requires. The statement emphasizes continuity and allegiance to fiscal policy.
The text argues for a protective tariff aligned with Republican principles to shield American labor from cheap foreign competition. It asserts the need for a tariff that favors American workers and infant industries, rejects higher prices for consumers, and urges revision by Republicans aligned with protectionist doctrine to avoid disaster and sustain prosperity.
Eastern papers mock Gen Funston, but when real fighting arises he is sent to the front. The portrayal of him as a coward or mere dress parade soldier is rejected by the record of his active service.
It was his wish that no Congressional Committee attend his funeral reflecting his retiring disposition. This modest stance, coupled with his unassuming life, endeared him to all who knew him and likely kept him from public office.
The text explains using a watch as a compass by pointing the hour hand at the sun. South lies midway between the hour hand and the 12 o clock mark, and each minute mark helps refine the calculation. It describes accuracy attainable by this method.
A description of a man in narrow striped clothes with saddle colored shoes and loud necktie, smoking, speaks to a girl who replies with a mischievous suggestion to remove the tie and set the chair in the stove. The girl smiles and says a prayer for rain.
A housewife questions why potatoes in a sack are larger at the top than the bottom. The farmer replies that potatoes grow quickly, so digging a full sack later means the top potatoes are larger than those at the bottom due to uneven growth.
A garbled Sunday speech fragment references democracy and state surrender ideas. Readable elements mention Guilate and domkey bios, with unclear phrases about bans, words, and opponents. The text lacks coherent names, dates, or locations to identify a concrete event.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals with uncertain roles and a reference to constituents and an election. Key names and events are obscured, making precise identification impossible from the readable portion.
A fragmented line notes several individuals who cannot recover from a defeated bid for nomination, implying lasting political consequences and personal reputational impact. The brief hints at ongoing consequences for those cited without detailing names or places.
A fragment reflecting on political leaders and their supporters. It argues that no man should seek office if he cannot accept both praise and punishment, and urges accountability and resilience in public service. The tone is admonishing toward those who fail to endure consequences.
The writer questions why many rural people reject country life and become dependent on urban economies. They argue farm independence is lost when people live hand to mouth, stressing the value of keeping people on farms rather than moving to cities.
A philanthropic visitor questions a penitentiary resident about his presence and motives. The inmate explains he was working on a national currency project when Secret Service agents interrupted, catching him with tools in hand.
The New York Republicans select Charles S. Hushes as their gubernatorial candidate a famed investigator who exposed insurance crookery in a landmark inquiry. He is described as a trained and successful lawyer and a credit to the party. He faces William R. Hearst, the Democratic nominee, in the race ahead.
Announcement reports a contest of the will of the late Russell Sage with an agreement reached among all heirs. The widow is said to have paid each heir double the sum bequeathed, producing an amicable, diplomatic settlement and implying Sage intended his wife to control the estate.
Ex-Mex Sheriff Jacob Windmiller reports a 6 acre timothy and clover mix yielding 1 bushel timothy and 41 bushels clover seed per acre plus 100 tons of hay. At current prices timothy seed values $2 per bushel totaling $762 plus $369 for clover seed and $9006 for hay, grand total $2051 from 64 acres. Who can beat this showing?
The two cent fare on the NY, NH and Hartford line has yielded no losses and boosted gross receipts, contrary to officials' predictions. Historically, rate reductions meet official opposition yet remain profitable, rarely needing restoration of former prices, a pattern this case reinforces.
A rustic voice notes rising prices for butter veal pork beef and eggs and praises the farmer who tends cows calves corn and a Poland chicken coop. He claims the farmer’s luck grows daily as corn price rises and hay earns good money while townspeople fall behind and must bow out.
In Germantown a Philadelphia Record report notes humor in focus as two local lawyers for plaintiff and defendant grew heated and personal. They insulted each other as the magistrate steadied the room and steered the dispute to the core points.
A large touring car owned by loo McElhinney became stranded in the stream near Sans Souci park after attempting to cross. The chauffeur and four passengers were marooned as the water rose, ultimately destroying the sparker wiring. Efforts by passersby failed to save the vehicle.
Voters receive a concerted push from party insiders in this county as a slate of candidates gains cautious endorsement. Supporters emphasize party loyalty and tested leadership, while opponents seek clarity on policy and qualifications before countywide elections.
The article notes that the original purpose of a school for popular instruction and edification has been lost sight of as lecturers push to inflate the value of their services beyond reason.
A writer laments preachers governors and public figures chasing profit over instruction. He cites San Jones and others charging high lecture fees, noting few earn such sums and accusing the era of indulgence and shameless finance at the public expense.
A Baltimore schoolteacher recalls a day when a pupil, deemed slow, answered with sharp wit. She asked if George Washington was a soldier or a sailor, and the boy replied he was a soldier because sailors would not stand up in a boat after seeing his Delaware crossing.
Governor Deneen orders a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. Robert R. Hitt. The Thirteenth district will vote at the upcoming general election with no separate ticket. Republicans likely nominate Frank O. Lowden and Democrats James P. Wilson if a candidate is named. The elected congressman will take a seat at once for the unexpired term.
The passage urges resilience, citing Scrooge and real-life examples of redemption. It argues that failure is not final for a determined person and notes how biographies and newspapers showcase renewed effort and forward turning.
A man bought a Blackmoor and tried to scrub the skin clean with ashes soap and brushes. Repeated washing left the Blackmoor chilled and dead. The tale cautions that attempting the impossible ends in disappointment and ruin.
Indiana cities test public ownership costs as Muncie sells its electric light plant to a private firm while Marion weighs cheaper street lighting, Richmond’s mayor urges selling the plant, and Logansport forms a committee to study abandoning municipal lighting due to high costs. The pattern shows several cities arguing private firms would supply cheaper power than current municipal systems.
At Congressman RoR Hitt's funeral in Oregon Th, George W. Pouke formerly of Abi Morris appeared after thirty years untraceable and long reported dead. Pouke had served in the 2nd Illinois infantry from Mt. Morris in 1860 until the Civil War's end, later vanished after moving to Texarkana, and then unexpectedly reappeared to honor his old friend at the service. He had since pursued banking and the momber business, amassing a sizable fortune before his dramatic return.
Fragmentary text shows a public sale linked to local candidates in Dublieawa county. The piece rails against Democratic promises and urges voters to back the Republican ticket from Christian to Constable, arguing for financial steadiness amid product prices and farm concerns.
A brief political note praising the daily demonstrations of the party's wisdom and urging readers to support Republican policy, warning against embracing unfamiliar political figures or gods.
The Sterling Gazette reports Democratic candidate James P. Wilson seeks Republican votes with farmers targeted signatures to pledge support. It argues Wilson would lack influence in Washington, while Col. Lowden offers the best chance to aid farmers in the district, calling his leadership essential.
A jumble of humorous vignettes and casual exchanges from a town scene. A mother and children hurry to a streetcar while a child frets about dizziness. Corny quips about matches in heaven and a boastful townsman with fortune surface amid domestic chatter.
Secretary Root and Secretary Taft travel as envoys of President Roosevelt to South America and Cuba to settle troubled island government affairs. The president, renowned for bold precedents, shapes policy on coal strikes Russia Japan railroads meat inspection and antitrust actions, paving a path toward an inter oceanic canal and national progress.
The Illinois political scene favors delaying primaries and conventions from late April to a September or October window. Early campaigns risk incomplete candidate evaluation and expose the process to manipulation by crafty or unscrupulous candidates, with voters needing more time to judge merits.
William J Bryan's bid to unseat Roger Sullivan stirs estrangement in Illinois. Quincy Journal editor Miro Wheeler, a longtime Bryan ally, now seeks Congress in his district, citing stance against Bryan Sullivan era. Wheeler recalls Springfield Convention fallout and questions the past alliance.
An article argues that the Springfield Convention is not unique in ethical failings and that Democratic conventions historically shared similar wrongdoing. It suggests both political parties and conventions fall short of ethics, though they should adhere to higher standards.
After twelve years the Republicans reopen operations at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago guiding the state and congressional races. Most Illinois districts are seen as safe for Republicans though Caldwell Foster and Chapman Williams contests in Cook and the Rainey district remain top targets with incumbents Rives Dickson and Chapman facing strong opposition. Senate ally Shelby M. Cullom is expected to win re election on joint ballot.
Delegates at the Washington State Republican Convention in Seattle unanimously adopt a resolution urging Theodore Roosevelt to seek a second term. The measure argues his leadership is essential for major reform and national projects, and asks him to accept renomination if offered. The draft predicts similar pressure will arise in other states.
The Interior prints General Fred D. Grant's private correspondence endorsing abstinence from liquor. He says he never drinks, cites alcohol as a poison, and claims most crime and desertion stem from drink. He would require teetotalism for all appointments and notes his staff abstains except one.
The Republican statewide ticket is headed by Charles Hughes with Mo Ldan Brince as lieutenant governor, praised for independence and duty. The ticket features high character and a clear platform on Republican principles. Democrats nominate William R Hearst for governor, described as a radical exponent of yellow journalism.
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