Roosevelt as Reform President Faces Political Backlash
The piece lauds Theodore Roosevelt for pursuing McKinley era impartial administration with Jacksonian vigor. It praises his bold, independent stance against societal conventions and political favoritism, noting reforms on military promotions and federal offices. It argues such daring may affect his second term prospects but reflects moral leadership.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
Buffalo Exposition
United States
San Juan Hill
Booker T. Washington
Mt Sterling Trade Scene Draws Wide Rural Trade
Mt Sterling, Illinois, ranks as a premier business town in the western part of the state. Merchants attract not only local shoppers but a large rural trade from twelve to fifteen miles away, sometimes from territory near larger towns. Saturdays see crowded streets as distant buyers come to town for goods.
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Mt. Sterling
Illinois
Democrat
Advertising as a driver of local commerce and growth
The passage argues that merchants should use liberal advertising to reach a wide territory, noting that newspapers carry ads and people buy where they see a large stock and social crowds. It urges business firms to raise visibility, compare favorably with larger towns, and boost trade through proactive, well funded promotion.
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Sterling
Bowen
Fize
Yates Man Seethes Over Political Office Row
The Quincy Saturday Review editor, calling himself the origins Yates man, criticizes the governor for not rewarding his candidacy. The piece suggests the complainant sought power within machine politics but failed to be recognized as a leading figure.
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Quincy Saturday Review
Yates
Langdon
Rockefeller likely to present Chicago university another million
Oil prices have not risen but quality has declined. The usual grade of oil is no longer usable, forcing buyers to seek a higher quality. The note implies John D. Rockefeller is preparing to fund Chicago University.
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John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Anarchistic Insults at Chicago Debate Defend Czolgosz
A Chicago debate between socialist A M Simmons and anarchist Abraham Isaak featured Isaak defending Czolgosz and praising his assassination of President McKinley. The event drew hundreds of anarchists and prompted strong American outrage at crime. The piece urges rooting out the malignant influence and continuing incitement.
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McKinley
Czolgosz
Chicago
A. M. Simmons
Abraham Isaak
Mr. Isaak
Czalgosz
Isaak
Illinois Proclamation Appeals for Boer Camp Aid
Governor Richard Yates issues a call for subscriptions of money clothes medicine and food to aid women children and other noncombatants in South African military camps. A committee led by Judge Edward F Dunne and Mayor Carter Harrison will receive funds via the Corn Exchange Bank of Chicago for disbursement.
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South Africa
Yates
Illinois
Richard Yates
Ilinois
Edward F. Dunne
Carter H. Harrison
Peter van Viissengen
Corn Exchange Bank of Chicago
State of
Farm for Sale in Adams County Eighty Acres
Eighty acre farm for sale in the northern part of Adams County with good location. Inquiries directed to E. COOMBS at 4itf Carthage, Illinois.
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Adams County
Coombs
Carthage
Linois
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