Revolution in Campaign Finances Anew Era for McLean County
The piece argues for open funding of campaigns in 1908 and predicts broader public insight into money sources and spending. It notes the shift from flashy public displays to costlier meetings and literature, cites Bryan and Ingersoll events, and estimates local donor potential and the need for voter contributions to curb corruption, detailing poll book concepts and revenue hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean County
Bloomington
Republcans
County Central Committee
Ingersoll
Franklin Park
Democratic County Central Committee
Robert G. Ingersoll
Bryan
Normal
Butter Price Dips To 21 Cents At Elgin Market
Butter on the Elgin board slipped to 21 cents after five weeks at 22, with no sales on the call board while Polo bids showed at 20. Production has fallen slightly but remains large versus earlier months, and authorities anticipate a smaller output after the spring flush. James P. Younger helped on the quotation committee for M. Long of Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Board of Trade
James P. Younger
M. Long
Woodstock
Ccev
Cee
Ccc
Bea
Streetcar Dispute Ends With Mutual Resignation
A street railway superintendent tells a conductor the job is no longer needed due to infrequent fare收, while the conductor cites rheumatism preventing cord access. The superintendent grants vacation time and expresses thanks for returning the car, as a judge records the exchange.
Property sale at Fifth Avenue and West Street
H B Erb sold to George M Kennatham of Cedarville the property at Fifth Avenue and West Street for 2500 dollars by J E Nih lean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Erb
J. E. Nihlean
Fifth Avenue
West Street
George M. Hennetham
Cedarville
James Lee's Recovery Credited to New Discovery
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville reports her husband James Lee owed his life to Dr. King's New Discovery. Severe lung trouble and likely consumption prompted use. after trying the remedy the husband regained health. The ad claims it relieves coughs and colds, with a guaranteed sale at Jos Emmert's drug store priced 60 cents to 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
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James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Local Street Market Closes After Sudden Shutdown
Brief OCR reads suits pressed at Mal le s, Galeng and Van Buren streets amid a sudden market shutdown. Authorities have not released firm details or affected parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malle’s
Anvil Chorus 10 The Rear Is Edict and Franchise Talks
A fragmented report from the Anvil Chorus notes limited changes to the team with Corkhill joining and Ireland injured. Plans include using Disch as a pitcher, a long road trip to Wausau and Oshkosh, and consideration of selling the Freeport franchise to Appleton to cover debt. A subscriber drive aims to raise 700 to 800 dollars as attendance fails to cover costs. Wausau visits Saturday for a critical series as pennant contention tightens.
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Corkhill
Ireland
Schooney
Disch
Wausau
Freeport
Freeport in pennant race hosts Wausau series at Taylor's Park
The Freeport association appeals to fans to attend the long home series to support a pennant winning team. Despite criticism the club has played consistently and holds a solid position in the season percentage. Games against Wausau follow on Friday Saturday and Sunday at Taylor's Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Freeport
Taylor's Park
Sunday Magazine Proves a Major Rival in US Journalism
The Chicago Record-Herald Sunday Magazine earns praise for paying $25,000 for exclusive serial rights to Conan Doyle's Sir Nigel and later Anthony Hope's Sophy of Kravonia. Its color illustrations and diverse content showcase high quality fiction, humor, poetry, and sketches, rivaling top weeklies and monthlies.
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Middle West
Chicago Record- Herald
Conan Doyle
Sir Nigel
Anthony Hope
Sophy
Kravonia
Record- Herald
England
America
United States
Mrs. Charles E. Smith Praises New Life Pills Ad
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr King s New Life Pills as a laxative for the family because they work quietly. The purifiers are sold at Jos Emmert s drug store for 25 cents each.
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Charles E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Jos
Emmert's
Lena residents enjoy visits and trips across Iowa and Dakota
Lena August 5. Mrs Chas Beck visited sister Mrs Julius Bausch er at Freeport. Dr and Mrs G Kreider returning from South Dakota trip. Frank Kiefer won cement walk contract for the school house. Mrs W R Hoppe visited the county seat. Mrs Julia Goddard of Warren stayed with Mrs Elizabeth Dana. Charles Rech and son Edgar with Charles Salisbury and Frank Richart visited Fisher's mill. H M Gishwiller led landseekers to Woodsocket Aberdeen and other South Dakota points. Mr and Mrs John Werneke with Denise visited Freeport. Mrs H M Gishwiller left for Dixon assembly. Mr and Mrs Watkins and Miss Schoff rode from Pearl City to Freeport by train. Mrs O J Wilsey attends Rock River assembly.
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Lena
Chas. Beck
Julian Bauscher
Freeport
G. Kreider
South Daota
Frank Kiefer
W. R. Hoppe
Julia Goddard
Warren
Elizabeth Dana
Charles Rech
Edgar
Charles Salisbury
Frank Richart
Fisher's Mill
H. M. Gishwiller
Wickliffe Beckham born near Bardstown Kentucky
Lal J Crepps notes that Wickliffe Beckham, former governor of Kentucky, was born August 5, 1869 near Bardstown. He educated at Bardstown Academy and Central University of Kentucky, taught in Bardstown, studied law, and entered politics in 1898 rising to speaker of the house and governor by 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crepps Wickliffe Beckham
Kentucky
Bardstown
Bardstown Academy
Central University of Kentucky
Kentucky House of Representatives
Goebel
Beckham Nominated in Kentucky Democratic Primary for U S Senate
The passage notes Beckham was nominated in Kentucky's state Democratic primary for the U S Senate against incumbent James B. McCreary. In the general election Beckham was defeated for the nomination by former Governor Bradley, a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kentucky
James B. McCreary
Mr. Beckham
Bradley
This Date in History 1763 1907
Chronology of notable events from 1763 to 1907 including British defeat of Indians at Bushy Run 1763 the burning of a British fleet near Rhode Island 1778 the Decatur capture 1813 the Carbondale and Honesdale locomotive 1829 Farragut Mobile Bay 1864 a river steamer fire 1874 Liberty Statue cornerstone 1884 parcel post 1886 Africa possessions dispute 1890 railway strike off 1894 Casablanca bombardment 1907 Moroccan coast.
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Bushy Run
Rhode Island
Count d'Estaing
Decatur
Dominica
United States
Carbondale and Honesdale
New York
Admiral Farragut
Mobile Bay
Aurora
New York Harbor
Canada
Great Britain
France
England
Africa
American Railway Union
Free Demonstration of Burnham's Toilet Requisites at Swarts
Ladies invited to attend a free demonstration of Burnham's Toilet Requisites at Swarts' Drug Store all week. A promotional event encouraging women to learn about the products and their benefits at the downtown drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Swarts’ Drug Store
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Renfrew
Valencien’s
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