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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
4
Lt. Gov. Sherman voices opposition to a new primary law at a Mackomb smoker. He argues the bill allows county committees to manipulate delegate districts, favors a single candidate, and lacks party clarity. He says the Senate proceedings limited his voice and notes other officials’ mixed stances on the measure.
The court records petitions for adoption and multiple probate actions. Motions include adoption petitions for Raith Note, final reports from Emma C. Lind as estate executor, and various hearings set for June 1906. Inventory values and guardianship actions are noted with approvals and bond details.
The Dixon Rock Falls and Southwestern Railway trolley plan gains momentum as eastern capitalists express interest. Local businessmen farmers and bankers discuss line viability and funding while letters from citizens aim to prove expected patronage.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports Dr W E Taylor of Water town hospital believes violet rays aid healing. He heads experiments at Illinois Western Hospital for the Insane and discusses results in an interview at Stratford.
State Superintendent Bayliss urges expanding free rural high school opportunities to match city options. He cites half of rural pupils lacking high school privileges unless they leave home, and argues one room schools with competent teachers can provide grade schools to broader rural youth.
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