Adlai Stevenson Leads Illinois Primary Debate
Old timers rally for Adlai E Stevenson in Illinois politics as talk grows of a Lorimer District contest for Congress. The Democratic primaries show Stevenson drawing support from business and longtime party members, with editorial notes on his national experience and nonpartisan governorship aim.
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Lorimer District
Congress
Adlai B. Stevenson
Big Steve
Ilinois
Chicago Daily News
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
United States
Cleveland
Bloomington
View
Europe
Bryan
Adlai
Francis 8. Peabody
Peabody
Mr. Peabody
Taft and Stevenson Endorsement Statement
A brief document states support for two men, William Howard Taft and Adlai E Stevenson. It argues Taft is in the best interests of the United States to be elected and Stevenson is best for the state of Illinois to be elected.
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William Howard Taft
Adlai EB. Stevenson
United States of America
Tlmnois
Illinois
Mr. Stevenson
Beef Trust Under Fire and Honor for Revell in 1908 District Race
A recount in the Sixth District May hint Dr. Carl L. Barnes wins over Lorimer. Alexander TH Revell receives the Legion of Honor from France for aiding the schoolChildren’s movement aiding Lafay ette. The piece also attacks meat-packing practices, singling out the Beef Trust and calls for legal action, referencing Garfield’s report and legislative fights.
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Carl L. Barnes
Lorimer
Alexander TH. Revell
France
Baron de Saint-Laurent
Chicago
Revell
General Lafayette
Moraine Hotel
Highland Park
Beef Trust Ties Beef and Boots to Higher Shoe Prices
A front page style warning links the Beef Trust to rising leather costs and pricier shoes. Editors argue packing firms dominate tanning, driving up hides, leather, and footwear prices. Readers warned to vote against politicians allied with the Beef Trust.
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United States
Beef Trust
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Supreme Court
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Taft
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Fred A. Buaso
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Roy O. Woat
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Joseph Bidwill
A. W. Miller
Fred M. Blount
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Joseph F. Haas
Charles 8. Deneen
Charles W. Vail
Robert Simon
Thomas J. Webb
John W., Eckhart
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Edward C. Young
Dixon
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Missouri
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