Taft and Canadian reciprocity stir progressive critique
The Geneseo Republic outlines Taft’s stance on Canadian reciprocity and his nonpartisan cabinet picks, noting progressives oppose tariff cuts and loyalty to party lines. It cites Sen LaFollette, insurgents, and standpatters in a debate over tariffs, annexation talk, and a New York Methodist dinner with Taft.
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Frye
McCumber
Nelson
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Prince speaks in Congress on reciprocity and Canada stance
The Canton Register reports two recent speeches by Congressman George W Prince of this district. He supports the anti reciprocity position for farmers while predicting the Canada treaty will not trigger a panic nationwide, and notes 77 Republicans backed him against the bill. The Qualey Whig echoes that Prince acts in line with his constituents.
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Congress
George W Prince
Mr Prince
Prince
Canton Register
Canada
United States
Tee
Qualey Whig
Congressman Prince and Whig Clash Over Interests
A fragment notes Congressman Prince aligning with his constituency while the Whig stresses representing the people’s interests as the key factor in current politics. The terse piece hints at party tension and public accounting.
Don't Believe All You Read Say Editors Warn
A Galesburg Republican Register editorial urges readers not to believe all they read in print. It cautions that newspapers reflect human biases and errors and advises taking time to verify information before forming opinions.
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Galesburg
Republican Register
The
Star-Courier
Princeton Trials Road Oil as Dust Cutter on Main Street
Princeton tested road oil on a brick block of Main Street from Columbus to Courthouse. Alfred Carlson led the spraying with several barrels. Estimated annual cost is about 61 dollars, promising dust elimination and reduced mud. if successful, side streets will follow. Other cities like Joliet Elgin Oak Park already use the method.
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Princeton
South Main Street
Columbus Street
Courthouse Square
Alfred Carlson
Main Street
Joliet
Elaga
Oak Park
Davenport Policeman Shot By Negro Near Harrison Street
Davenport officer Henry Janssen lies in critical condition at St Lukes hospital after being shot in the neck during an arrest on Harrison near Fifth Street. Det LaGrange pursued suspect Fred Smith who fled after wounding Janssen.
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Fr. J Smith
Davenport
Sudicion
Henry Janssen
S. Lukes Hospital
Harrison Street
Fifth Street
Janssen
LaGrange
Rural Mail Carriers Granted Six Holidays
The department notes service suspensions on rural routes during holidays beyond those authorized. Postmasters are directed to follow section 36 of rural delivery instructions and permit suspension only on six holidays New Year’s Day Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day and Thanksgiving.
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Department
J J Britt
U. S
Official Postal Guide
Washington
Berea e County Moves to Erect Memorial Hall
At the county supervisors meeting a memorial building committee was authorized to work with an old soldiers group to construct a memorial. The project was long authorized and funded by special taxation with $25 000 estimated cost including furnishings. Funds are on hand and deposited in county banks earning 3 percent. Site not yet decided but likely on the parkette opposite Princeton courthouse.
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Ponte -of-Supervi —Bureau
Rhodes
Fate
Whiting
Schertz
P. J Smith
Parkette
Court House
Princeton
Bureau County Record
Auction Sells Gutenberg Bible for 50000 in New York
A Gutenberg Bible printed about 1455 at Mainz sold in New York for 50000 at auction. The Latin two column edition with forty five lines per column came from the Hoe Library. Debate remains whether Gutenberg or Fust completed the work while Gutenberg supplied the funds.
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New York
Mainz
John Gutenberg
Johann Fust
Gutenberg
Fust
Gutenbrg
institut#amst
Illinois Banner States Fraternal Insurance Lead for Italians
Advance report by Fred W Potter shows Illinois as the banner state for fraternal insurance with Modern Woodmen of America close to all other societies combined. The year totals include new policies of 58 24 1 582 872 and in force mortuary indemnity costs of 13 054 974.
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Fred W Potter
Illinois
Ir Titalansuntanes
Iino
Woodmen of America
Bunker Society
Tlinois
Hunting and fishing banned notice and signature
An undersigned warns that hunting or fishing is forbidden in the area. The notice states enforcement and lists the scope of the restriction, with emphasis on passing trees and property.
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