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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
4
The Republican voters of Geneseo township convene at the Armory on Saturday March 16 at 8 p m to nominate candidates for the upcoming township election. Committee members include C W Holt George Rohweder Theo Becker and S J Arnett.
Harper's Weekly questions if Roosevelt is the greatest politician of his age and weighs Taft's growing strength. It argues Roosevelt profits from power, questions his big politics and past actions, and contrasts his outside-fighter image with Taft’s steady rising support among thinkers and the public.
A 1920s commentary argues the Supreme Court cannot block direct legislation and that direct democracy via initiative and referendum is political, not judicial, with Wisconsin utilities regulation praised for protecting the public while safeguarding investor interests.
Galesburg Mail reports that inventories of charitable institutions under the board of administration show total property on hand as of January 1, 1912 at 312,808,344.93, up 508,288.89 since 1910. The list includes 469 buildings, land, city lots, machinery, furniture, supplies, food, clothing, bedding, livestock, and more, with values provided for each category.
The Galesburg Republican Register reports Judge Sherman launching his senatorial bid from his own record. He avoids attacking Cul lom and Mugili, claiming friendliness with Cul lom and no campaign of personalities. At fifty three, he argues his age balances judgment and progress and asserts vigorous thinking and a refreshing heart. He cites philosophy as a path back to religion.
A garbled dialogue shows Mrs Pilcher and Mrs Bluntstone debating a wife’s behavior and a post early miscommunication about sending a letter. The exchange hints at social snubs and etiquette in a Birmingham era context.
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