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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
2
The International Typographical Union recognizes the Freeport Journal for employing Union labor in its mechanical departments, highlighting the paper’s adherence to labor standards and union principles.
Fragmentary ticket listing multiple offices and candidates including William H. Tart for President Sherman for Vice President Albert J. Hopkins as U S Senator and other statewide posts. Names appear scattered with OCR errors and illegible sections. The list includes Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Attorney General Clerk Supreme Court Congressman Board of Equalization and local officials.
The New York World asserts that Illinois’ top officials escape responsibility for crimes by both races, but refuse to temporize or excuse. It states troops are armed with ball cartridges and ordered to use them to restore order, claiming this is needed for a government of law and justice.
General Grenville M. Dodge praised Andrew Carnegie for founding 1,270 libraries by 1905, noting 779 in the United States. He cited a perpetual taxation agreement for maintenance, asserting Freeport will forever support its public library as one of Carnegie’s gifts.
At Springfield last Wednesday the Republican State Convention endorsed Hopkins unanimously for United States Senate. Governor Deenen’s administration approved the ticket, and party leaders urged all Illinois Republicans to vote the Republican ticket in November, predicting a usual Republican majority.
The piece argues that Hon. Douglas Pattison of Freeport would have been the Democratic nominee for Illinois Governor if Adlai Stevenson had not run. It contends Pattison would have carried Stephenson county and possibly won the governorship, while criticizing Stevenson's Civil War record and loyalty to the government.
The piece recalls General A P Stewart's death and confirms he was one of the last Lieutenant Generals of the Confederate army. It notes his 1890 appointment to the Chickamauga national park commission, his residence in Chattanooga, and that General Simon B Buckner remains the sole surviving Confederate Lieutenant General.
On February 3, 1908 a Springfield telegram reported former Governor Yates will seek the Republican nomination for governor in the August 4 election. He cited the new direct plurality primary law, approved recently, as creating a timely chance to appeal to voters beyond party committees. Richard Yorks notes the nomination under the statewide primary, aligning with political shifts of the era.
The text argues it is squarely the reasonable duty of all Republicans to back Deneen and to have supported Kinofa for Yates if he had secured the nomination at the primary, highlighting party loyalty expectations.
In the August 8 1908 primary Republican vote Hopkins led the field for United States senator with a statewide majority over Foss and Magan. Hopkins carried 86 counties to Foss 16 and Mason none, while Cook County split nearly evenly among the three, and Webster a Chicago candidate polled 14 to 15 thousand without carrying a precinct.
The piece argues the Republican party stands for Roosevelt reform policies, notes Roosevelt preferred but declined candidacy, and Taft was nominated to uphold reform. It cites a decade of rapid growth followed by breaches of trust, rebates, rail discrimination, anti trust violations, and overissued securities, urging moral awakening and continued reform.
Serena E. Payne, Republican congresswoman from New York and Ways and Means chair, won renomination for a 14th term. She urged tariffs to protect American workers, citing the Dingley act, panic recovery, and the need to raise or reduce rates to safeguard workers’ wages and jobs.
A reminiscence recounts Colonel William F. Vilas who died at Madison Wisconsin and notes his 1879 Chicago address to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee praising Grant. It highlights themes of postwar restoration, public trust, and enduring foundations of reputation.
The tribute extols a northern commander as more than a battlefield hero. It lauds strategic genius, unity of command, and vast military scale, praising unwavering courage and lasting influence on history, urging celebration of a life devoted to country and liberty.
A quiet Democratic observer echoes Grover Cleveland by calling Taft the safer choice in the presidential contest. The remark frames the election as a choice for stability and prudent governance amid national tensions.
The people of Vermont express strong support for continuing Republican governance, noting a roughly three to one preference for no change after observing 50 years of current policy and leadership.
Representative Longworth comments on Taft running on his record and Bryan fleeing his record, labeling the contrast epigrammatic and accurate and deserving to stick. The remark captures party dynamics and the presidential race mood.
Those backing the Democratic view that Yates era Republicans will hand the state to the Democrats are mistaken about the men who backed the former governor in the party primary.
The notice warns of bandits targeting Yellowstone tourists while the militia struggles to restore order at Atlantic City and other summer resorts where hotelkeepers reportedly rob guests daily. It urges readers to consider staying home and enjoy lawn sprucing as an alternative vacation activity.
A speaker urges a national revival of obedience to existing laws rather than seeking new statutes. The critic laments the proliferation of 80 laws that even lawyers struggle to know without looking them up, signaling a demand for lawful conduct over more legislation.
The sun crosses the sky’s equator marking autumn beginning on September 23 at 6 p.m. The harvest moon occurs near that date with the full moon on September 10 as the full noon closest to the equinox.
A concise account notes that Springfield Ohio faced a riot after a lynching, followed by Springfield Missouri two years later, and now Springfield faces a new transgression this year. The pattern highlights recurring unrest tied to racial violence and local responses.
Senator La Follette clashed over Ignac Stephenson's renomination as he sought re-election to the senate. The opposing move failed as Stephenson was renominated with strong support, receiving votes to spare.
The field lists seven presidential hopefuls: Putt, Bryan, Chafin, Watson, Hisgen, Debs, and Preston. Each represents a distinct party lineup: Republican, Democratic, Prohibition, Populist, Independence, Socialist, and Socialist Labor respectively.
The party is praised by its opponents for kindness to its adversaries. It has nominated a candidate whose public utterances are essentially socialistic, including support for state ownership and operation of railroads and state control of output and prices across all production sectors.
The text argues the farm is improving faster than the town and condemns excessive focus on helping farms. It calls for actions to improve urban living conditions for the disadvantaged dragged to the city by an unyielding social and industrial system.
The piece notes New York once tested a government guarantee for bank deposits but abandoned it after triggering bank overexpansion and risky speculation, culminating in a panic. It frames this as a rebuttal to Bryan's Democratic plank calling for such guarantees.
Congressman Jenkins of Wisconsin is left home by his district at the primaries. He calls it a defeat for Republican principles, while observers nationally view it as constituents expressing themselves about his obstruction of presidential measures.
The article notes that 15 of 25 presidents have college degrees, offering encouragement to entering students. It adds that Washington and Lincoln did not attend college, showing that high school education can still lead to the nation’s top leaders.
A verse recounts a young matron visiting a market to buy an oyster plant with plans to grow and harvest oysters next winter. She imagines daily fresh oysters and significant savings, praising her husband for his luck in having a wife who makes such frugal choices.
The passage argues that enjoying life requires effort and self-management. It notes that dwelling on grievances or feeling doomed by fate nurtures sadness. Brightness and cheerfulness demand mental discipline, effectively treating oneself as a separate person to steer actions.
A historical note explains a ring given to a wife implies full confidence by the husband. The left hand is used to symbolize the wife’s subjection, as it is the weaker hand, and the third finger is chosen due to an old superstition that a vein runs directly from that finger to the heart.
An ant falls into water and is saved by a dove, then the ant bites the man who would harm the dove to repay the kindness. The tale urges doing good on all occasions and notes repayment may come indirectly through worldly interest and gratitude.
The annual aggregate circulations of the newspapers of the world reach 12,000,000,000 copies. If all yearly printings were laid flat they would cover 10,450 square miles. Printing consumes 800,000 tons of paper. A pile of papers would reach 500 miles high. Reading each paper for five minutes totals about 100,000 years of collective reading time worldwide each year.
The Mobile Register argues southern mobs target only those deemed guilty, claiming most African Americans are safe and go about their business. It contrasts northern whites as viewing all blacks alike and suggests genuine concern arises from familiarity with individuals rather than broad animosity.
The piece argues that the era’s fear of dirt may be excessive and that hygiene defines keeping matter in its proper place. It suggests people may be overly anxious about contact with earth and risk becoming a too sanitised, timid society.
Little Bob, who often prayed for a baby brother, told his mother he was tired of praying for what he did not get. Soon after, twins arrived. he eyed the babies and quipped that stopping his prayers prevented there from being three.
The piece argues against grouping people by wealth or occupation and warns that those labeled not morally clean are dangerous. It condemns dividing humanity for social policing and highlights the distrust such classifications breed, urging focus on individual character over labels.
The distinguished labor figure Cornelius Shea, once head of the Teamsters Union, is jailed in Boston for neglecting his family and misusing strike funds. He led a Chicago strike, faced charges of dereliction, and spent funds that should have aided his followers.
Simon Bolivar Buckner, aged eighty six, was the last surviving lieutenant general of the Confederacy. General Alexander P. Stewart, who had just died a few days earlier, marked another notable loss among Confederate leaders.
An elderly figure, once a lieutenant general of the Southern army, now leads a quiet anti crime effort. He has stepped forward in recent months to combat the lawless Kentucky night riders who have damaged tobacco fields and spread fear across the state.
The passage lauds Charles Dickens alongside Harriet Beecher Stowe for championing the young. It quotes Dickens urging kinder discipline, feeding and educating children, and guiding genuine character development. It calls for happy, natural lives for the poor and vulnerable.
General Smith D Atkins veteran editor of the Freeport Daily Journal led opposition to holding a street carnival during the fiftieth debate anniversary. He was supported by the Business Men's association and Freeport citizens, causing the carnival to be abandoned and leaving lingering tension.
The indictment case in Springfield over riots and murder is muddied as officers seized an innocent man instead of the assailant they sought. They could not remove an innocent man and kill him, so they began murder and pillage. Since the arrested man’s return, the assault victim swears he is not the person involved.
One rioter Abra ham Rheimer, a Russian and alien, faces a dozen indictments. The piece notes persecution of his people in Russia and condemns his role in spreading fire and rapine in the new home. It cites a mob assaulting an 80 year old Black man, led by many young men and boys intoxicated.
A retrospective on Cyrus Field joining old world and new via submarine cable, crediting S F B Morse for invention. The piece contrasts steam and aerial navigation, notes electric messaging under water gave way to wireless, and highlights global cable reach, daily message circulation, long distance voice, and phonographic records for future generations.
The Champaign Gazette describes Adlai Stevenson as a Democratic ally in Congress who opposed specie resumption and backed irredeemable paper. It notes his tariff opposition, reputation as a free trader, support for the 16 to 1 silver dollar, and claims of partisan non-partisanship in public service.
The Moline Dispatch reports Cleveland praising Taft for consistent success in all roles, from judge to governor of the Philippines and in Cuba. He predicts Taft will govern well as president, sees no chance of failure, and urges real Democrats to back Taft over Bryan for Democratic victory.
An 1908 Defender piece by Mirk Taft argues William H. Taft, the Republican presidential nominee, should abstain from alcohol. It claims drinkers handicap leaders, urging managers and voters to favor total sobriety for peak performance and advancement.
Mr Taft attends the Unitarian church at Fourteenth Street and 1st in Washington D C. The International Encyclopedia defines Unitarianism as a habit of mind and conduct, not a creed, valuing truth seeking and righteousness. It states Unitarians view Jesus as a son of God and a great teacher of spiritual truth.
An incomplete reflection contrasts those who view Jesus as noble yet do not accept Him as God with the idea of following Christ through a life of imitation rather than worship. The fragment hints at doctrinal disagreement about divinity and worship.
The Rochelle Independent argues against opposition to Senator Hopkins, praising orderly support for all nominees. It notes Hopkins won the fair nominating fight and urges Republicans to unite, predicting Col. Lowden could win decisively if he runs in the future.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports Senator Hopkins secured 168 885 Republican votes to Foss 121 110 with Mason 86 596 and Webster 14 704. Hopkins won in 86 of 102 counties outside Cook, beating Foss and Mason combined and claims the largest plurality among Illinois Republicans for senator.
A lyrical vision describes a golden city with temples and towers gleaming by a sapphire sea. Flaming amber highlands meet distant gloom while luminous foam fringes an immaculate beach. A pilgrim watches domes and spires fade as the silver curtain closes and the magical city vanishes.
The Peoria Journal notes Governor Charles Deneen is the Republican nominee to succeed himself in Illinois. It says Yates ran a virulent campaign with disreputable advisers, while Deneen ran a dignified, courteous bid. Urban strength aided Yates, but rural voters favored Deneen for a cleaner campaign.
Pith and Point presents a query on the identity of the early New England settlers. The piece cites Yoniny Tucker referencing the phrase The Angry Sax ony maan and commentator Tommy PFommy as part of a playful linguistic exploration.
A playful exchange features Billy and Dicky joking about a titled lovin cup and cuptard with cream as the preferred kind. The lighthearted dialogue showcases rural dialogue and familiar humor of the era.
Mrs Chugwater questions a term and Mr Chugwater recalls a dinner in a dining car during a trip to Ohio last month establishing a humorous memory of travel hardship and shared family shorthand.
The quote shows a voter urging support for Bryan, phrased as a casual query about voting plans this year, reflecting local political sentiment and habitual preference. It captures a moment of civic discussion without broader context or outcome.
A fragmented Victorian style exchange centers on a character named Miss Bridge Fiend and Mr. Frost. The dialogue hints at gambling habits and attempts to read a player’s skill, noting improved game performance and concern over money. The scene captures social tension over betting.
Fragmentary exchange mentions a Carnegie medal claim, a saved fife, and a person named Jack Manson. The dialogue references emotional attachment and disbelief at the claim, with terse remarks about love and entitlement.
A quoted exchange highlights a sharp verbal jab about turning the gas down low during a visit. The speaker rebukes the notion of encouragement, likening it to the necessity of a dark room to develop a negative, implying secrecy and plotting.
A political manager quips about meeting the man who held up 125 travelers in Yellowstone park, joking he would be a fine collector of campaign contributions. The remark frames a critique of fundraising tactics and public acts through a provocative analogy.
In a playful exchange, Gayman confesses to embracing an elderly spinster in the conservatory while Goodsole remarks he was conserving natural resources. The joke pivots on reclaiming an arid waist as a pun on environment and propriety.
Four Freeport fire department photos span the town’s history at the public library museum. Highlights include the old hose house site of the present city hall with early company ropes ready for a run and the hook and ladder crew near the Pecatonica banks. A later running trim company photo from Taylor’s Park lists names such as Richard Wick Oscar Zale glar John Rodemeier Geo Hornberger John Milner Ted Schilling Wm Straub EK Faubel Chas Burkhardt E Dreyer Wm Musser Robert Herbig Wm Harris Frank Lerch and Frank Lohr. Also shown is Chief Rodemeyer beside the old steamer engine and the 1882 volunteer department photo with Henry Gilbert Richard Welk John Moritz Henry Roth Frank Lohr Edward Dreyer and L W Brunn. Other items include exchange block buckets from 1855 and a volunteer helmet.
Prof Q F Barbour head of the Lincoln Veterans' Republican club in Winnebago county received a letter from Gen Smith D Atkins of Freeport proposing a September 29 meeting. The club plans a ratification rally with Atkins as speaker and will arrange events for the last Tuesday of the month. Atkins, Civil War veteran and noted political figure, has many Rockford admirers ready to greet him.
Miss Neelo Garner of Leaf River files a breach of promise suit for 10000 against Arthur A. Buzzell of Dixon. Garner, about twenty one, known here through chautauqua visits, is from a highly respected family. Buzzell recently wed another woman in Oregon and has lived in Dixon for just over two years as a prominent banker with many friends here expressing regret.
Miss Irma Biersach and the Misses Alma and Minnie Kunz along with Fritz Kunz depart Freeport for Chicago to represent the Freeport Theosophical Society at the National Theosophical convention.
P. J. Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago recommends Electric Bitters as a tonic and strengthener. He cites his feeble mother gaining flesh, overcoming insomnia, and growing stronger, with the product said to remedy stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at Jos Emmert’s drug store.
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