This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 53 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads like a political ticket with multiple offices named including United States Senator and State Treasurer. Numerous names appear garbled and incomplete, with terms indicating vacancies and elections, but many entries lack clear roles or districts.
Cook county dominates both Republican and Democratic apparatus in Illinois. Voters in Chicago, Cook county, Illinois, may choose between Nicodem L. Piotrowski and John F. Smulski for State Treasurer, both of Chicago.
Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal urges curing the Democratic party of Bryanitis. He suggests placing the party in a healthier state with competent physicians to operate, proposing a metaphorical treatment for its ailment.
The Illinois Republican State convention backed Cullom and Hopkins and the Illinois delegation in Congress while instructing for Cullom as United States Senator and nominating a ticket aligned with Denneen. Cook County bosses and control ensured both parties in Illinois received their wishes.
The article argues the great majority of voters back President Roosevelt and the Republican-led Congress against trusts, believing voters will maintain the Republican majority in the next Congress to continue the good work.
The London Lancet admits much imported meat in London is cleaner than home grown meat, including U S and Argentinian chilled and frozen meat. In London bakeries bread is kneaded by boys using their feet. The Yankees are as clean as others.
The speaker condemns prosperity built on fraud and poisoning the people. Millionaires are acceptable only when wealth is earned honestly. Industry built on deceit is a curse, and prosperity that harms the public harms the land. Americans seek prosperity that fills pockets and honors conscience.
Rosewater of the Omaha Bee, editor and political candidate for Senator from Neebraska, died suddenly of heart disease. A fearless reformer, he fought cliques and corruption, earning enemies who ultimately thwarted his life ambition. His honesty and independence contrasted with political popularity.
William Jennings Bryan spoke in New York amid vast crowds and noisy enthusiasm. The article brands his speech as an appeal to Populists rather than a sober plan for government ownership of railroads, arguing he has learned nothing and forgotten nothing and will not become president.
Republican orators urge Maine voters to reelect the Republican Congressmen who have performed well. Campaigns in Illinois expect to start in October with Cok Prank Lowden touring each county. Supporters say his populist approach resonates with voters and will boost his November election prospects.
At the Illinois Republican Line convention Speaker of the Illinois legislature Hon. Shurrett declared a great Republican victory ahead. He cited party principles and the people’s approval of legislation, calling it a Roosevelt year and urging support for the party and its nominee.
A fragment notes Illinois will honor Shelby M Cultom year and send back to the Senate a great statesman, reflecting a political sentiment praised as the pulse of the people of the country.
The passage extols the American people as purer, more patriotic, and conscientious than ever. It claims public and private honesty is at a high standard, with stern efforts nationwide to uncover and punish hidden crimes, and cites ongoing philanthropy and unselfish impulses as commonplace evidence of lofty ideals guiding society.
The nation urges passage of a railway rate law to end unjust discrimination and ensure equal treatment for all shippers. It vows amendments by each Congress until all wrongs in railway transportation are removed, declaring railways exist for the nation, not the nation for the railways. Theodore Roosevelt is credited with advancing the measure.
A reader argues that the candidate with the most votes in the Illinois primary should be the nominee. In Stephenson county Republicans all top vote-getters were nominated, while in the Senatorial and State conventions the top vote leader was defeated or bypassed. The writer cites Chicago influence and calls for law changes to seat the public will, not politicians, at the helm.
The President urges citizens to back the current Congress as organized and in power. He praises Speaker Cannon and the House for remarkable progress in social, industrial, and civic reforms, warning that changing leadership now would disrupt a unified effort.
Orville FL Berry urges support for the gold standard and Republican governance in a short convention speech. He argues McKinley’s era established wealth protection and that large corporations should be judged by merit, not barred outright, contrasting Republican and Democratic aims as to regulation and state and national government power.
The author argues that corporations are creatures of the state and nation, deriving power from government and cannot exercise powers not conferred. If excess or abuse of power has occurred, those powers must be removed to restore proper control.
The moss Republican State convention adopts a platform praising recent national legislation including the rate law pure food law employers liability law meat inspection and alcohol free laws for arts and industry and the Isthmian canal construction. It cites higher national credit stronger wages and urges Illinois voters to keep the Republican delegation in Congress intact.
Friends of John F Smulski and Nikodem Piotrowski plan a gathering in November to mark the event with a ceremonial battle array. The meeting promissory note hints at activities but provides few specifics.
The President's keynote for the Congressional campaign promises to influence many votes for Republicans who helped build the record the President extols, signaling support for party achievements and political momentum.
The Illinois Republican convention fully endorsed Cullom Can Non and Hopkins after a campaign across the state. The speaker warned a traveling critic who has attacked the party to feel small, underscoring the strength of the endorsement and the party’s unity.
A Johnston County Missouri woman found an unusual use for a phonograph when her husband tried to settle a swarm of bees by ringing a bell beating on a dishpan and banging a Jard can. She brought out the phonograph started it and in minutes the swarm was settled and hived.
The Republican State convention routed Dick Yates as delegate or spectator. It backed Uncle Joe Cannon for President and Senator Cullom for re election, then nominated John K. Smulski of Chicago for State Treasurer, noting his name would have gone unheard if not for a strong Polish vote in Chicago and the ending ski.
The text praises Joseph G. Cannon as Greensboro's native son and North Carolina’s notable figure, contrasting language about Gladstone. It notes pride in Cannon and discusses the mock tribute’s linguistic differences, reflecting local pride and political figures.
Ten years ago few believed the dial project would progress yet it is now being dug. In under a decade it should be completed, all driven by President Roosevelt's initiative. Opponents, including compromise and senators, obstruct the administration and the Works Progress Administration. Each Republican vote supports more shovels in Ponape.
A contentious local column portrays Old Shelby M. Cuollom as a long serving governor and senator, noting his frugal lifestyle and the political machine behind him. It argues his campaign struggles were funded by supporters, while praising his apparent integrity and patriotism despite debt and poverty.
A historical appeal urges voters to back a Republican House to sustain Theodore Roosevelt's policies. It argues a Democratic House would curb his agenda and pressuring the President via Congress, highlighting foreign commerce, domestic trade, and overall policy direction.
Fragmentary report notes Shenker of the House criticizing Theodore Roosevelt and a Republican Senate over what they may do and what they may not do. Mentions John Sharp of Mississippi in unclear context.
The article notes a broad endorsement for Senator Cullom by the people and confirms that all but one Republican Congressman were renominated. It states Representative Hitt, after a long career in diplomacy and as a congressman, will retire from public life with honors and respect from countrymen for his faithful service.
The Rockford Republic argues primaries should be direct with no delegates. Smulski trailed Russell in votes and instructed delegates yet was nominated for State Treasurer. The paper calls for direct plurality nominations for all offices from township to governor and permits party platform talks while keeping voters in control.
A bear climbs into bee hives and robs honey, provoking a swarm that stings its eyes and ears. The beast tears skin from its ears in pain, suffering punishment for harming the bees and their wax cells. The tale warns that attacking the poor invites retribution and urges against wrongdoing.
A column argues that moral renewal, centered on daily family prayer and humility, is needed more than infrastructure or military power. It laments graft and greed, urging a return to frugal worship, secret prayer for the rich, and sacrifices like halting harvest to attend prayer meetings, to cleanse the nation of social excesses.
Russell Sage, a millionaire with a disciplined streak, lived modestly on 5000 a year and avoided riotous living, divorce, chorus girls, and Monte Carlo excess. He built vast wealth without succumbing to flashy temptations, proving a rich man can practice self restraint and domestic virtue.
The Inter Ocean, a Republican paper, endorses John F. Smulski for Springfield head of the Republican State ticket while condemning a proposed primary law as anti Republican. It argues that bypassing voters and delegates to nominate a repudiated candidate is dishonest politics.
The author denounces an unnamed labor party faction within Congress, accusing them of misusing labor as a cover for tyranny. They argue the group is a small county labor minority that imposes rigid rules, inflates prices and wages, and denies workers freedom without allegiance to the organization.
A large crowd in Illinois applauded Me Cullom for a long career marked by integrity. Amid fierce opposition from Mr Yates and his supporters, Cullom won the primaries by a wide margin and is expected to lead in the next legislature. The piece praises his restraint amid abuse and defends his legacy.
The Dixon Telegraph reports a strong endorsement of honest governance and a sharp rebuke of demagogic methods. It notes two architects from Dixon among the contributors, emphasizing the comprehensive scope of the State and President's mindis project as tremendously complete.
Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania summons a department placeholder to his private office. In a casual exchange he jokes that the man is rarely busy in Harrisburg and admits another man will draw the placeholder’s salary, highlighting a lighthearted, unusual moment in state affairs.
The piece notes a rising insurrection in Cuba not yet civil war, driven by brigands seeking loot, failed office seekers using force, and constant revolutionaries. It says public sympathy is unlikely and urges the insular government to act firmly to suppress the revolt.
The piece argues organized labor has shifted from benevolence to danger. It condemns unions and newspapers supporting a movement that deprives workers of labor equality, warning that business leaders backing the union brand fuel unrest and turmoil among the working class.
The passage supports equal opportunity for all shippers through a rate bill and a federal anti-railroad campaign. It argues success lies in convictions and in railroads abandoning unfair practices to avoid prosecution, driven by publicity and presidential power. The piece credits leadership with prompting reforms.
A gentleman recalls a school master praising a boy who never failed him. The boy’s fidelity, promptness, and industry earn trust and future opportunities. The author notes how quickly an older opinion forms about every local boy and the value of a trustworthy character.
The article recounts how the rural postal service began as an experimental project, grew under Republican leadership, and became a permanent feature of the postal department. It notes opposition under President Cleveland, approval under McKinley, and rapid nationwide expansion toward full coverage within a decade or two.
A reflective poem contemplates aging and fading dreams. The speaker laments growing old, noting rosy youth, later hopes, and the passage of time. Images of roses, old wine, mature fruit, and aging faces symbolize life’s decline while suggesting acceptance.
The dialogue displays a string of quips about guests, persuasion, and social pretensions. A remark on umbrellas and bluffing leads to talk of advertisements for fine air and heiresses. Henpeck jokes and a strain of wife versus husband banter surface amid witty barbs about a family physician and personal grievances.
The piece argues against snubbing Captain Hobson's alarm over a possible war with Japan. It notes public unease around incidents like Uncle Sam’s killing and capturing Japanese seaponcers. It compares Russian and Japanese views, urges caution, and insists Hobson and critics misjudge the balance of power and risks, while defending U S resolve.
The Boston Journal notes Illinois Republicans backed Senator Cullom as the party’s governor nominee was forged and an Opposition attack on Fed eral officeholders united Congress against Yates. Cullom’s proven legislative merit and support for the President affirm his continued service to state and nation.
The rural mail service has expanded over ten years and now requires an annual appropriation of 28.2 million dollars. The initial annual expenditure was only fifty thousand dollars, highlighting rapid growth and rising costs.
In a Danville address accepting renomination, Hon. Joseph G. Cannon discussed education invention and the labor force. He noted the cooperation of employer and employee in profit sharing, cited census figures on employed and unionized workers, and praised labor organizations as generally beneficial to workers and employers alike.
The speaker argues profits must exist before division, noting limited profits under Grover Cleveland and increasing profits under McKinley Theodore Roosevelt. Citizens should safeguard policies enabling profit, as capital and labor must share fairly. Employers and workers quarrels rise to lockouts and strikes but will be settled legally, with boycotts and blacklists fading.
The Chicago Tribune and Record-Herald claim Deneen controls the Republican party, a view labeled false. The piece argues Cullom defeated both Deneen and Yates, with Yates and Deneen forming the 1904 alliance to block Cullom, and alleges the public remains aware of the deal and its terms. The analysis accuses Cook County politics of dishonesty and asserts voters won’t be deceived.
The piece argues that the Republican stance on tariff revision is mixed with a scientific majority favoring cautious revision. It notes Massachusetts Republicans led by Representative McCall warned that no changes would shift the state to Democratic last fall, highlighting regional splits in opinion.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.