Burrell and Burrell seek Republican nomination for state’s attorney
Announcement by Levis Jr. Burrell and Tania Burrell seeking the Republican nomination for State's Attorney in Stephenson County. Primaries set for August with voters urged to support the ticket. Names Rosco and J. Carnation appear in the notice as part of the slate.
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Alot Y At Stephenson Co
Reepublican
Primivaries Ames
Levis Jr
Burrell
Tania
Stephenson County
Wretel Saunee Day
Auanstath
Stephenson Enrty
Hwoeieman
AL Stevens
Pickering Nominated for Clerk of Illinois Supreme Court
John L. Pickering of Springfield enters as a Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Illinois Supreme Court. The piece argues Pickering’s democracy stands as the sole counter to his election chances, expressing strong support for his candidacy.
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John L. Pickering
Springfield
Supreme Court of Illinois
Pickering
Editorial on The Right To Be a Fool in The Evening Post
The Evening Post prints an earnest editorial arguing for the right to be a fool. It asks what happens if this right is denied and warns of the fate of the Democratic party and many well known men. It insists every man’s sacred right to foolishness must not be interfered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Post
Democratic Party
Illinois Legislature Accused in Deneen Conspiracy Tale
The report alleges a conspiracy by Illinois lawmakers to harm Deneen, with Speaker Shurtleff criticized for overdoing the effort. It suggests a possible nomination and reelection of Deneen could reflect unfair legislative conduct and public resentment toward such treatment.
Illinois Legislature Adjourns After Long Session
After more than a year and a half in session the Illinois legislature adjourns while members remain at home, subject to recall by the Speaker like a huntsman calling back his dogs. The scene ends with all voices joining in a hymn.
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Springfield
Illinois
Oklahoma labor plan seeks profit reports for wage control
Oklahoma proposes that every man or firm in business report exact profits to the labor commission and that the commission set wage rates. If no profit, employees work for nothing, while firms with profits would pay higher wages. Oklahoma is overwhelmingly Democratic.
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Oklahoma
Labor Commission
Bryan carries Alabama and seeks Denver nomination
In a direct Alabama primary Bryan won two to one over Governor Johnson of Minnesota. He is the clearly preferred Democratic choice for president and should be nominated at Denver. If two thirds rule defeats him, Johnson or another nominee will face a large defeat, similar to Parker's loss after Bryan was sidelined at St. Louis.
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Alabama
Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Democratic Party
Denver
Parker
New York
St. Louis
Senator Julius Caesar Burroughs Named Republican Convention Chairman
United States Senator Julius Caesar Burroughs of Michigan is chosen as temporary chairman for the Chicago Republican National convention next June and will deliver the keynote address. He is described as an able, eloquent, conservative Republican who supports Taft and Roosevelt policies, and his speech is highly anticipated by Republicans nationwide.
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Julius Caesar Burroughs
United States
Michigan
Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago's growing postoffice network prompts new buildings
Within our memory Chicago has seen several new postoffice structures as the city’s postoffice business expands by the lake. The article notes the rapid growth and the challenge of keeping pace with demand in the big windy city.
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Chicago
Postoffice
Windy City
Lake
Congress approves funds for new post on West side
Congress appropriates 1,250,000 dollars to buy land for a new post at the West side building. The move supports proper mail dispatch and is urged as essential public facility for the post office department.
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Congress
Post Office
Tariff Inquiry Start Up as Taft Administration Nears
The House and Senate authorize Ways and Means and Finance committees to study the Dineley tariff schedules. Plans call for a revised tariff structure and collected data to aid the new Congress in reforming duties. The National Republican convention in Chicago pledges a protectionist tariff at the start of Taft's administration beginning March 4.
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House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Finance Committee
Congress
Chicago
Taft
Centralized Growth of Inspectors Threatens States
The article notes a dramatic rise in inspectors from 100 costing 1.86 million in 1896 to 3,000 costing 4.0 million annually. It argues this seven hundred percent cost increase and eighteenfold staff expansion threaten to erode state sovereignty as the federal government could soon oversee all national operations.
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Treasury Department
Post Office Department
United States
Gettysburg Address recollection on dedication day
On November 19 1863 at Gettysburg Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address noting that the nation founded on liberty must endure the Civil War and that the dead have consecrated the ground. He urged the living to remain dedicated to the unfinished work of preserving a government of the people by the people for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Courts Right to Injunctions in Labor Cases Debate
Historical opinion argues courts may prohibit unlawful acts injuring others but cannot bar lawful strikes or union activity. It cites Chicago union disputes where injunctions were denied to stop workers from quitting or going on strike while asserting labor rights. A Roosevelt message is referenced urging reform to curb abusive injunctions in labor matters.
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Chicago
Iran
Roosevelt
Congress
Injunction Debate on Labor Rights and Property
The text argues for protecting individual rights while supporting organized wage-earners. It agrees with Roosevelt on lawful collective action but says injunctions may be issued against individuals or unions to stop illegal acts that threaten liberty or property. It warns against a future where camets cannot issue injunctions to curb unlawful conduct.
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Roosevelt
Illinois Senate District 2 party nominees debated
The 2nd Illinois Senatorial District comprising Jo Daviess Carroll and Stephenson counties contemplates nominations for three legislature seats. John McKenzie likely to be Republican Senate candidate. W W Krape and T W Gillespie favored for varied roles. Democrats may nominate one minority member. Voters in August primary decide nominations under new law.
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Stephenson
JoDaviess
Carroll
William W. Kbape
Freeport
Las
Jc, McKenzie
Illinois
Jo Daviess
Ton. W. W. Gillespie
Savanna
Carroll County
W. W. Krape
Stephenson County
Douglas Pattison
Krape
Pattison
John A. McKenzie
Hizabeth
Senate
Rand
Genel Assembly
Secretary of State
Stephenson, Carroll and
General Assembly
Silch
Democratic
John C. McKenzie
Elizabeth
Daviess County
McKenzie
Tlinois
Jo Daviess County
John McKenzie
John
Carrell County
William Wy, Gillespie
Gillespie
Republic
Stephenson Couunty
Three County Republican Primary Voters Face Split Choice
The piece notes Stephenson county holds three candidates for the legislature Jerry Shaffer Rock Grove Buckeye farmer Steve Tigney Red Oak and Toni Hollister Freeport. Voters will cast one vote for each or two candidates in the August primary under the new law. The author cannot decide which two will win across all three counties and urges readers to guess their own outcome.
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Stephenson County
Jerry Shaffer
Rock Grove
Jerry
Steve Tigney
Red Oak
Buckeye Township
Toni Hollister
Freeport
Gillespie
Carroll County
Shaffer
Rigney
Wollister
Rilank’s Complex Steak Deal Demonstrates Corporate Savvy
Rilank, described as a shrewd businessman, executes a layered transaction. He purchases a porterhouse steak, incorporates it into a corporate structure, pays the butcher with common stock, sells preferred stock, and hypothecates the bonds before dining.
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Rilank
Woman Restores Old Summer Hat To Save Money
A woman buys a new ten dollar summer hat and then economizes by cleaning her old summer hat. She uses various bottles of substances to revive the aged hat, aiming to extend its life and save money.
Taft Satisfied With Panama Canal Progress After Zone Tour
The president reports satisfactory work on the canal during his Canal Zone trip. If nominated and elected, and then re-elected in four years, the canal’s opening for traffic may occur in his second administration. He would likely invite Theodore Roosevelt to participate visibly in the opening ceremonies.
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Panama Canal
Taft
Canal Zone
Theodore Roosevelt
Yates Leads in North Illinois, La Salle Divided
The Freeport Journal asserts Yates leads Deneen in northern Illinois counties but omits La Salle where Republicans recall his harsh tenure and poor treatment as governor. Ottawa Republican Times notes the split sentiment in that big county.
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Freeport Journal
Yates
Deneen
Ilinois
la Salle
Ottawa Republican Times
Missouri Father Laments Daughters Marriages
A Missouri man notes his five daughters marriages to men named Little Poor Brown and Short and a fifth to Hoge. At the wedding supper he quips that his pains to educate them have yielded only a Poor Little Short Brown Hogg outcome, highlighting the humor in the sons’ names and the family’s predicament.
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Missouri
Hoge
Hogg
Republican Party as a government of the people
The Carrollton Patriot asserts the Republican Party remains the party of Abraham Lincoln and a government by and for the people. It praises reliance on the people and independence to rebuke and discipline within the party to counter boss rule.
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Republican Party
Abraham — Lincoln
Boss
Carrollton
Probing legislative jibes in a Maine address
The text cites Representative Littlefield of Maine criticizing the national legislature and quoting Speaker Canon about two cowardly members of Congress. It notes the millennial body contributing to juvenile jibes and infantile humor. The fragment reflects satirical commentary on Congress and public discourse.
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Littlefield
Maine
Speaker Canon
Congress
McKenzie Eyes Senate Seat. Krape’s Path Not Blocked
The paper notes Representative Wow Wrape died and McKenzie seeks the senate seat now held by C Mckzen zie. McKenzie wants a fair field and no favor, stressing efficient honest service and willingness to yield if constituents do not approve his record.
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Wow
Wrape
Generan
Gime
C. Mckwenzie
McKenzie
Krape
Local GOP Nomination Sparks Senate Talk in Galena
The Galena Gazette notes Representative Krape has a strong Lower House record and would back a Senate bid for Jo Daviess County if nominated. It warns that efforts to unseat Mr. McKenzie from the senatorial race will be vigorously opposed.
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Tion
Krape
Demonstration of Small Stills for Farm Alcohol Fuel
Congress allocates 10000 to show denatured alcohol methods on farms. Previously America required about 10000 to build a distillery, blocking farmer participation. The plan contrasts with Cuba and Europe where small stills exist. The project aims to prove cheap fuel from byproducts using affordable small stills.
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Congress
America
Cuba
Europe
Shoshone River Dam Foundation Laid Near Cody
The highest dam in the world began near Cody Wyoming with the first stone set on rock sixty five feet below river bed. The dam will rise 315 feet above foundation and form a reservoir for a water system to convert 120 million acres into productive orchards gardens and grain fields under the reclamation service.
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Cody
Wyo
Big Shoshone River
Government Reclamation Service
Appellate court balks at mandamus to enforce Sunday closing law
In Chicago an appellate court refused to compel Mayor Busse to enforce the Sunday saloon closing law, deeming it impractical and obsolete after forty years. The ruling compares the outdated statute to murder arson and theft laws and calls for officials to rigidly enforce existing statutes.
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Chicago
Busse
Tl Unois
Lincoln
Centenarian’s Life Spanned Century of Change
The Atlanta Journal profiles a 104 year old man born around the Louisiana Purchase era. He recalls being twelve at Waterloo and voting for Andrew Jackson, noting that medicine sanitation and living standards have lengthened life. The piece highlights broad advances shaping modern longevity.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Louisiana Purchase
Napoleon
Andrew Jackson
Enforcement of laws without selective enforcement
The speaker insists laws must be enforced, including Sunday closing, arguing executive failure to enforce any law is a power grab. If a law is bad it should be repealed, not ignored. until repeal occurs, all laws, even dead letters, should be enforced to uphold legislative authority.
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Legislative Department
Freeport jeweler Hollister seeks Republican assembly nomination
T H Hollister a renowned Freeport jewelry man announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative in the general assembly from the district including Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. He is canvassing actively and has long been devoted to Freeport’s welfare and public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Hollister
Freeport
General Assembly
Stephenson, Jo, Daviess and
Carroll
Hollister
Tie
Winslow Register
Republican Gubernatorial Feud Heats Up Statewide
A Republican candidate campaigns across the state accusing the other of malfeasance while the sitting governor defends and levels serious charges in return. The public dispute sullies statesman ideals and calls into question both men's fitness for the office despite their prior terms.
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Carrollton
Ex Governor Yates Urges War Veterans to Wear Badge
Ex Governor Richard Yates sent a message to veterans expected at the Quin cy department encampment. The badge bears the words for Governor Richard Yates G O P Lincoln with an elephant engraving. The Republican Times editor opposes supporting Yates and condemns wearing political badges at Grand Army meetings. He questions the ex Governor’s political judgment and fitness.
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Yates
City of
Quincey
Richard Yates
Lincoln
Quincy
Republican Times
Ottawa Republican Times
Portrait of a Charismatic Yet Ineffective Leader
The passage extols a public figure's charisma and speaking gifts while faulting his political wisdom and statecraft ability. It notes a strong, enduring physique, confident assurance, engaging manners, and broad appeal, yet asserts his mind cannot grasp great policy due to lacking the requisite power.
Dr Bryan praised as performer not statesman in Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly calls Dr Bryan a gifted talker and entertainer but unfit for presidency, noting his personal attractiveness and leadership gifts while doubting his ability to handle real presidential responsibilities.
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Bryan
Harper's Weekly
Hollister Seeks Republican Nomination for General Assembly
Freeport resident T H Hollister announces candidacy for representative in the General Assembly. In Lena Star coverage, his long business background and public service ties are cited as qualifications as voters head to the August 8 primaries. Hollister vows a steady, businesslike campaign in the district race.
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T. H. Hollister
Freeport
Lena
General Assembly
The
Star
Mr. Hollister
Hollister
Fis
Lena Star
Editor Atkins backs either Republican candidate in Illinois race
Fen Smith C Atkins, editor of the Freeport Journal, denounces the spectacle of two men and urges a candidate of proper dignity. General Atkins pledges to support whomever is nominated, insisting loyalty to Illinois and ethical politics override personal attacks.
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Fen
Smith C. Atkins
Freeport Journal
Atkins
Hlinots
Carrollton
Senator Platt Wins Divorce suit over Mae Wood
The court rejected Mae Wood's divorce claim against Senator Platt citing lack of proof of marriage. A key certificate dated to November 1901 was shown to be lithographed after January 1902, leading the judge to find the evidence suspicious and order Wood to Tombs for perjury. The case underscores the risk of faked documents in legal proceedings.
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Senator Platt
Mae Wood
Miss Wood
Platt
Act Honorably and Keep Your Trust
A moral exhortation on honesty and integrity urging readers to resist bribery and temptations. It argues that true honesty remains steady despite others’ dishonesty, and that a man true to his trust finds lasting happiness beyond money. It warns against trusting knaves and warns that friendship with a knave corrupts character.
Senator Hopkins and Illinois Two Senators in View
The piece praises Hopkins as a plain patient senator who handles daily government tasks with wisdom. It notes the value of elder senators sharing duties with the capable younger generation. The future depends on Illinois Republicans, with Shelby M. Cullem and Albert J. Hopkins named as exemplary figures.
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Senate
Hopkins
Ilinois
Shelby M. Cullem
Albert. J. Hopking
Lobstah Lina Keeps Quiet Proposal Plan Quiet
In a comic exchange, Algy hesitates to pop the question while a snappy friend taunts him. A playful line about being a lobstah adds local flavor to the banter.
Millie and Clarence Confide in Mother About Engagement
A young man asks Millie if she told her mother of their engagement. Millie replies mam ma knew it six months before Clarence did, revealing her mother anticipated the news. The exchange shows playful surprise and family awareness in a domestic moment.
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Millie
Miss Millie
Clarence
Faith Versus Cruelty Debate Over Rat Tlesnake Bite
A fragmentary exchange weighs belief against animal harm as one speaker endorses relying on prayer for a cure after a rat tlesnake bites a man, while another condemns the act as cruelty unless prayers are offered for the snake.
Pa and Mother Audience Talk Quip Echoes Royal Duties
A playful dialogue compares a king granting an audience to a mother granting a child attention. The exchange, voiced as a quip, reflects on parental and royal prerogatives in a humorous, casual vein.
Dinner timing sparks home quarrel between Mrs Housekeep and Mrs Chubb
In a brief exchange a Mrs House keep complains her husband’s dinners arrive late. Mrs Chubb retorts she wishes the same, noting her husband would need to come home earlier to fix it. The dialog reflects domestic tensions over meal timing.
Mrs Spurmiug and the mission of suffering humanity
A theater exchange reveals Mrs Spurmiug believed her duty was to aid humanity. Her husband quips that her mission continues, but in a new form as he will become the one bearing the burden of suffering humanity hereafter.
Over the River Poem of believing in a beckoning afterlife
A somber verse by Nancy A. W. Priest recounts loved ones crossing over a mystic river to await the speaker. It speaks of angels, gates unseen, and the boatman pale as memories drift toward a hopeful reunion beyond death. The speaker imagines Minnie and others watching from the unseen shore.
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Topohgie
Minnie
Nancy A.W. Pricst
Found Document Rewrites US Constitution Heritage
Ottawa Republican reports Judge Tannis Taylor uncovered a pamphlet by Pelatiah Webster four years before the Constitution. Webster attributes ideas to Madison Hamilton and Pinkney, outlining executive legislative and judicial branches and a failed department of commerce later adopted. Senators Carter Knox weigh in on authorship and influence.
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James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
William Pinkney
United States
Tannis Taylor
Pelatiah Webster
Webster
Department of Commerce
Carter
Montina
Knox J
Benjamin Franklin
Gov. Clinton
New York
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Ottawa Republicvan
What Trinvis needs is a good sen ator
A critique argues for an experienced senator who, like Hopkins, has spent twenty five years at the national capital learning to serve the state. Hopkins, four years in the senate, is praised for industry intelligence prior House service and sharp mind, rising to influence beyond many with longer tenure. He is described as energetic and vigorous, impressing colleagues with his personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinvis
Hopkins
National Capital
House of Representatives
Sator Hopkins
Senate
Socialist party renominates Debs for 1908 ticket
The Socialist party restates Eugene VY Debs as its presidential nominee for 1908 with Benjamin Hanford as running mate. The piece notes Debs’s three-time candidacy, parallels with Bryan and Watson of the Populist line, and traces the party’s origins to the remnants of the American Railway Union and the German influenced Social Democratic movement.
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Socialist Party
Eugene VY. Debs
Benjamin Hanford
Bryan
Denver
Debs
Watson
American Railway Union
Social Democratic Party
New York
Illinois
Wisconsin
Bebel
Chicago
Milwaukee
Debs Railway
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