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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
15
The text discusses political rhetoric from a presidential message noting attacks on Eastern cities and calls for vigilance. It cites financial topics on gold production and prices, referencing figures from the era, and mentions Mr. Bryan's Chicago convention speech about bankers cornering gold and global economic balance.
The piece expresses concern about public figures and wealth, arguing for prudent reform and balanced policy. It notes debates over gold supply, commodity costs, and farm prices, urging action within Democratic and Republican platforms and warning about excessive monetary abundance.
The Republican party of Illinois supports a general primary law to let the people nominate officials by their own ballots, ending intervening delegate conventions. They claim a large majority of citizens desired this reform and say conventions will be replaced for nominating state and federal candidates. The administration aims for a straightforward, voter grounded system aligning with popular demand.
A fragmentary editorial argues Virginians lean to the Republican candidate for the 1 Republican President and cites Virginia North and South Carolina and Georgia as favoring prosperity through mills and food products. It quotes Bascom Sleuto claiming district loyalty to Republicans and predicts voters will choose economic sense over sentiment.
The Jersey City Journal notes mixed sentiment on tariff reform among Democrats. It recalls past reform battles, warns that voters remember past disasters, and questions the party's readiness to push tariff changes this year. Governor Johnson argues the party can win again on tariff reform, while the piece questions the logic given history.
Major Quaiffe notes fourfold rise in treasury money since 1870 with total in circulation around 3.1 to 3.2 billion dollars and per capita wealth increasing from 775.33 in 1870 to 1310.18 in 1907. Details show subtreasuries, mints, and national banks holding large sums, plus gold reserves and current expense balances.
The Kan sas City Times reports promoter Mr McGee describes a human fish act featuring a man who lights and smokes a cigar underwater in a tank. He says the act is staged in Ottumwa Iowa after a Wichita and Kansas City run, with a shipment redirect and a forthcoming requisition.
The Steel Trust reports annual profits of 100,184,477 for 1909, surpassing the 1906 peak and beating previous quarters. Directors declare 15 percent preferred dividends and a 2 percent extra for long-term plan participants. Navy ordnance bureau completes battleship turret separation to prevent powder handling accidents.
Daniel B. Fitton in charge of Las An snne forest reserve reports that fully 75 percent of the fraud ulent activity tied to the reserve is detected or alleged, indicating significant irregularities.
A blaze destroyed one building of Dr. Amos J. Givens' wauitorium in Bramford Connecticut. Loss reported at $15000. Fire investigators probe cause as residents assess damage.
Secretary Cortelyou announced an immediate withdrawal of government deposits from multiple banks to replenish the treasury’s working cash balance. Bankers report ongoing stringency, with withdrawals potentially totaling 20 to 25 million dollars, the initial call for 10 million dollars issued to New York banks.
The Craftsman lauds New Zealand government as the lenient landlord, noting delays in rent and mortgage payments, tax relief for debtors, and government aid to farmers. It argues the state funds a physician to serve remote districts and supports families with school access despite sparse settlements.
A London Times note recalls a French kitchen debate when Louis XVI and Du Barry argued whether men or women cook better. Du Barry hosted a banquet of dishes by women, leading the king to honor a skilled female cook with the Order of the St. Esprit. The term cordon bleu reportedly stems from this episode.
Fragmentary report details a plan by Eclipaed and Gras Sbocpumed to outrun rivals by eloping with four outsized items. Eva-Oh questions arise as a friend might have joined a curious scheme, while Katherine-And is mentioned in ambiguous terms.
The Baltimore American notes authors should portray royal weddings to ease royalty collection. It argues a Christian duty motivates people to contribute, even when asked for $10 to repair the church.
A shuffled list of dates and events mentions Cromwell dissolving Parliament in 1055, wars and battles across Europe and America, explorations and governance milestones, lighthouse illumination in Pall Mall, Greek independence, battles in the U S Civil War era, literary and scientific notes, and a Danish royal proclamation in 1916, among scattered items.
The Craftsman editor urges federal help to expand the Department of Commerce to assist small farmers in developing home crafts. He cites Hungary’s success and President Roosevelt’s push for farmer driven institutional growth, aiming to relieve city congestion without replacing machines. Rugs furniture and pottery emerge as principal home crafts.
Richard A. McCurdy former Mutual Life Insurance president recently returned to Morris after spending two years in Europe. He vows to face the litigation over restitution demanded by the company claiming large sums as suits he says are not worth talking about. He is 73 years old and asks which will last longer the suits or him.
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