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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

2

Republican Ticket Names and Roles Listed

A historical item lists multiple political figures and offices in a Republican ticket. Names include Taft, Sherman, Hopkins, Deneen, Ames Rose, McCullough, Husser, Stead, Davis, Lowdien, McKenzie, Gilles, Baumgartner, Butterfield, and others, paired with offices such as Attorney Clerk, Supreme Congressman, Board of Equal Gate Senator, State Attorney, Circuit Clerk, and County Survey. The fragment suggests a ballot or ticket lineup from a U.S. state election era.

Board of Equal Gate Mrt Malgreves Appelle William H. Taft James Sherman Albert J. Hopkins Charles Deneen Jqrin G. Oulesby Ames A. Rose Wes McCullough Andrew Hussel Lliam H.stead Wed McCan Davis Frank Lowdien K. Jackson Sohn C Mekenzeb W.W. Gilles Ple Stepiten Rhaigd Ceeds Duffy Jtruits Burrell Tevena M

Farmers Back Roosevelt Taft Carrying Policies Support

The text promotes Roosevelt and Taft as advocates of progressive policies, arguing Taft would effectively implement those aims. It claims Taft is a superior presidential choice over William Jennings Bryan.

Taft Endorsed by Roosevelt Backing Taft Vote

Roosevelt endorses Taft and urges voters that if he is good enough for the former president, Taft is good enough for the public. The appeal stresses trust and continuity in leadership.

William H. Taft Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Taft

Senator Beveridge Endorses Taft Vision as Living Fact

Indiana Senator Beveridge lauds William H. Taft as Pilgrim Staff wisdom, saying his tested statesmanship has never failed in any realm of government or department of statesmanship.

Beveridge Indiana William H. Taft

Taft Urges Systematic Inland Waterways Improvement

Judge Taft criticizes neglect of inland waterway development and urges voters to support the constitutional amendment to improve Illinois waterways. He stresses timely action and government responsibility in enhancing navigation and commerce.

Taft Ilinois

Taft and Bryan Campaign on Their Records

The excerpt notes Taft and Bryan campaigning on their records, with both sides insisting the other cannot escape theirs. It argues a Taft vote supports Roosevelt policies and frames the election as a battle over past achievements.

Unrest as Storm, Not the Trade Winds, Verses Bryan

A fragmented line likens Mr. Bryan to an unsettling storm that clears the atmosphere, contrasting him with figures like Moses Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The passage frames him as the force of upheaval rather than the stable voyage of progress.

Beveridge Indiana Mr. Bryan Aaron Moses Henry Washington Wendell Phillipe Abraham Lincoln

Bryan Speech in Knoxville Backs Gold Standstill Warning

In Knoxville Tennessee on September 16, 1896 Mr Bryan delivered a speech warning voters against supporting the gold standard. He declared he would not preserve it longer than he can rid the nation of it and urged opponents not to vote for him if they favor the standard.

Bryan Knoxville Tenn Democratic Party Mr. Bryan Albany N. Y

Governor Hughes Rebukes Bryan Legislation Text

Governor Hughes argues that if Bryan's proposals from the past twelve years had become law, the nation would face disaster. He states the main task ahead is to seek a path out of the traps of ill considered legislation.

Hughes Bryan

Taft’s Southern remarks on Democratic classes

William Howard Taft on a Southern tour described three voter classes among Democrats. He said some will vote for him, some will abstain, and others will vote for his opponent hoping for his defeat.

Wiliam H. Taft South

Roosevelt predicts Taft 306 electoral votes

President Roosevelt estimates Taft will win 306 of 483 electoral votes, while Democratic chairman Mack asserts Bryan at 315. Given past accuracy of Roosevelt’s forecasts, the public may favor his figures.

Roosevelt Taft Mack Democratic National Committee Bryan

Government progress under Republican administration praised

A secretary of state notes practical effectiveness across national departments since the decisive approval by Republicans four years ago. He asserts government business is well and creditably done, pleasing all who care about competent governance.

Enbu Root

Democratic Party Nominates Bryan at Denver Convention

General Grant is cited saying Democrats err by nominating Bryan at the Denver convention. The piece argues Bryan’s candidacy doomed Democratic prospects, noting his two defeats and a record against him. It references Governor Johnston of Minnesota and Henry Watterson's urging, likening the party to a Bohemian misstep.

General Grant Denver Bryan Bryas Johnston Minnesote Henry Watterson Jabastos Democratic Party

Democrats Nomination Seen as Costly Misstep

The passage argues that while the Democrats showed promise, their choice of Bryan guaranteed defeat by misjudging the political moment, as General Grant asserted Democrats would reliably act in a certain way. The author contends this nomination destroyed the party’s only chance at victory.

Grant Bryan

Mr Bryan on silver coinage in 1906 speech

In an October 2 1906 address Mr Bryan defended free silver, calling for open minting for unlimited silver coinage on equal terms with gold and declaring the United States would pay foreign creditors in gold or silver. He warned against any attempt to devalue the silver dollar.

Two-Party Divide in Presidential Field

The speaker asserts only two major parties contend in the election, the Republicans led by Taft and the Democrats led by Bryan, noting eight presidential tickets exist in the field.

Republican Party Democratic Party William H. Taft William J. Bryan

Parties in the 1920 election racers and names listed

In a lexicon of candidates, Republicip Taft and Sherman state their ticket, with Deanornlee and Pry Wane Kern aligned to Prohibition Chafta and Watkins, while Debs and Tranford appear for Socialist. Socialist Labor fields Gilhous and Munro as their nominees with Independence presenting Histen and Graves. Priited Christian runs Puro and Coffin, and Peoples lists Watson and Willans.

Republicip Taft Sherman Deanornlee Pry Kern Chafta Watkins Debs Tranford Gilhous Munro Independence Histen Graves Coffin Peoples Watson Willans

What kind of men would Bryan appoint to the Supreme Court

If Bryan becomes President he would appoint several Supreme Court justices. The article urges voters to consider what kind of men Bryan would pick, implying unknowns compared to Taft and urging thoughtful reflection before voting.

Bryan Supreme Court of the United States Mr. Bryan William H. Taft William J. Bryan

Governor Hughes Backs Taft For President In Loyal Endorsement

Governor Hughes of New York endorses William H. Taft citing loyalty to high ideals broad sympathies and rare equipment in character ability and experience. He notes Taft's tested integrity and eminent service in judicial and administrative fields along with learning knowledge of affairs respect for constitutional government and capacity to plan and direct reforms.

Hughes New York William H. Taft

Market buoyancy ahead of Taft win outlook

New York banker Mr. Henry Clews reports daily stock market conditions have been generally favorable. He notes rising confidence as election day nears and the belief that Taft will win has boosted securities values, with further gains likely if Taft secures victory though the opposite outcome remains unpredictable.

Henry Clews New York Taft

William Jennings Bryan’s stand on free silver in earnest pledge

In his speeches Bryan declares sincerity and vows to keep pledges if elected. He asserts his commitment to the free silver cause and vows to persist until the gold standard is driven from the United States and back to the old world, enduring long battles.

William Jennings Bryan United States

Republicans Pledge Tariff Revision for Protection to Labor

The speaker urges revising the tariff by Republicans who favor protection for American labor and wages, arguing Democrats back free trade and a revenue tariff like the Wilson bill. The message warns against returning Democratic hard times and supports the Republican approach to tariffs.

Cleveland

Bryan Bank Deposit Plan Sparks Voter Opposition

In Freeport and Stephenson county voters reject Bryan's bank deposit guarantee plan. The speaker argues against taxing honest citizens to cover the debts of speculative and careless bankers, labeling such taxation unfair and illogical. The public seeks reasonable policies that protect trustworthy citizens from bearing others' debts.

Bryan Freeport Stephenson County

Taft Favored To Carry New York In Taft Campaign

Uneasy Republican factions in New York Ohio and Ju ana stir doubts. Governor Hughes faces mixed support but latest reports show New York likely to back Taft. Bryan ponders defeat as Taft expected to win New York.

Taft Sees Safe Victory in Ohio and Indiana

The report notes Ohio now fully safe for Taft despite Foraker defection and potential mixed black voter support for Bryan, while Indiana is deemed secure for a handsome Taft majority amid temperance agitation. Latest information shows no chance of Bryan’s election.

Ohio Taft Foraker Bryan Indiana Mr. Bryan

Bryan warned of peril as campaign bogey man

In 1890 Flo is portrayed as a bogey man and Mr Bryan’s role as prophet of evil is praised. The passage highlights his tactic of "throwing a scare" into the people during the campaigns of 1896 and 1900, showing his skill in delivering fear appeals.

Mr. Bryan Flo

Political warning on wages and economy in 1896 campaign

Bryan campaigns on records while warning that McKinies and the Republican party will worsen wages, lift prices, foreclose homes, and ruin the economy with wheat prices and foreign imports. He asserts every candidate must run on their own record and cannot escape it.

McKinies Republican Party Willie Bryan

Illinois gubernatorial race shifts to Stevenson vs Deneen

A political appeal argues the contest is now between Stevenson the Democratic candidate for Governor of Illinois and Deneen the Republican candidate. It urges Republicans to back the party nominee and vote for Deneen and the entire Republican ticket to influence a potential United States Senate appointment and reflect party majorities.

Yates Deneen Stevenson Linois Tinois Iinois Illinois United States Ilinois

Bryan and Tillman Back Negro Dismissal Stand

The article notes Bryan of Nebraska and Tillman of South Carolina aligning on disfranchising Black Americans. It cites Bryan claiming white Southerners seek negro disfranchisement to prevent carpetbag rule and Tillman asserting he and Bryan are negro friends while supporting removal of constitutional rights.

Bryan Nebraska Tillman South Carolina South

Republican Victory Forecast Given For Tuesday

Col Frank Hitchcock, chairman of the National Republican Committee, asserts Taft and Sherman will win in New York by 100000, Ohio by 50000, Indiana by 25000, Minnesota by 40000, Kansas by 30000, West Virginia by 10000, with North Dakota South Dakota and Utah already in the sure Republican column. He lists the electoral votes each state would contribute and notes forecasts for several more states.

New York Ohio Indiana Minnesota Kansas West Virginia North Dakota South Dakota Utah Col Frank Hitchcock National Republican Committee Taft Sherman

Sherman Warns Against Bryan Victory in Monetary Charge

James Sherman, Republican vice presidential candidate, warns that Bryan could jeopardize the currency, banking system, and gold standard if elected. He cites a potential inaugural speech aimed at upending financial policy and brandishes calls against Bryan’s stance on labor and gold.

James Sherman Bryan S’e White House

Freeport and Stephenson County Signal Taft Support

The Freeport and Stephenson County survey suggests the national mood leans toward Taft and away from Bryan. Among laboring people in Freeport, early indicators show similar sentiment favoring Taft over Bryan.

Freeport Stephenson County Taft Bryan

Republicans Predict Taft Victory and Bryan Defeat

The article argues that voters who backed the Republicans will repeat, denying a Bryan landslide. It claims many Democratic voters will oppose Bryan, with Republicans maintaining majorities in counties like Freeport, Stephenson, and across the nation. It forecasts Taft’s election and continuation of Roosevelt policies.

Bryan Reeport Freeport Stephenson County Taft Roosevelt

Roosevelt and Taft Clash Over Duty to Enforce Law

Theodore Roosevelt argues personal interest cannot sway right action and Taft defends his record. He recalls sentencing striking miners who violated a U S statute by blocking coal cars, insisting as a judge he enforced the law and would do so again. He warns against political retribution for upholding the constitution and statutes.

Theodore Roosevelt Mr. Taft Wheelling Ohio United States

Political exhortation urging Republican votes in Stephenson county

The piece urges every Republican voter to support Taft for President and Deneen for Governor in Stephenson county. It extols Taft as experienced and fair, notes his roles under Roosevelt, and claims he will carry out Roosevelt policies. It also backs Lowden for Congress, McKenzie for State Senator, Rigney and Gillespie for Lieutenant Governor, and calls for voting the entire Republican ticket.

Stephenson County William H. Taft Taft Bryan United States Court Philippine Islands Roosevelt Charles 8. Deneen Yates Deneen Illinois Stephen Rigney William W. Gillespie Carroll County Rigney Buckeye Township Hess Gillespie

Republicans Urged to Back Burkell and Colleagues in Stephenson

A local endorsement urges Stephenson county Republicans to support county attorney Louis H. Burrell for re election Clerk of the Circuit Court William A Stevens Coroner M M Baumgartner and county surveyor W H Butterfield. The piece argues Burrell's record indicting bridge boodlers and securing guilty pleas, calls for unity at the polls on election day and predicts an oldtime Republican majority nationwide.

Stephenson County Louis H. Burrell Burrell William A. Stevens Ofice Diinois M. M. Baumgartner Peck Europe W. H. Butterfield Dakota Illinois

Bryan quotes on protection and monetary policy

A compact collection of Mark Hanna era quotes attributed to William Jennings Bryan. It covers protectionist tariff effects on farmers, the gold standard, imperialism, and calls to action against corporate influence and Roosevelt’s policies. The items span 1892 to 1908 with references to speeches in Springfield Missouri, Albany, and Chicago.

Taft Quotes on Justice and Trusts in 1908 Speeches

Taft speeches from 1907 1908 emphasize restraint of unlawful trusts support for injunctions in labor cases and enforcement of law irrespective of wealth, praise for Roosevelt policies and rail regulation. He champions a strong navy and consistent government ethics plus Republican discipline and leadership.

Maxim inventor trial and cure claim details

The fragment describes an inventor named Maxim and a trial about his claim of a gund forews com mite off dee with promised carrying powers. It notes a shift in focus from appraisal to an appointment and mentions Herpicid products and a peculiar set of advertisements and numbers.

Maxim Dee

Counting of Vote for Representative in General Assembly

Instructions on cumulative voting explain how to mark ballots, with examples for one, two, or three candidates. The notice urges Republicans in Stephenson County to mark the head of the Republican ticket and count as one and one half votes for Rigney and Gillespie, ending with a strong advisory to voters.

General Assembly General’ Assembly Rigney Gillespie Stephenson County

Civic League vows to prosecute any unpardoned ex convict voter

The Civic League announces its plan to file complaints with proper officers against any unpardoned ex convict found on election registers for next Tuesday’s election. Illinois law declares such voting by an ex convict a felony, with imprisonment from two to five years in the penitentiary.

Civic League State of Illinois

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