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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
4
The Geneseo Republic publishes a yearly circulation report for 1908 1909 noting 82000 copies printed in the year and an average daily print run of about 8600 across 63 issue days. The document is certified by business manager Wil Lieberknecht and notarized by Philip S Schnabele on December 1909.
The Macomb Journal argues Chicago press influence swayed legislators away from primary results on senatorial matters while Hopkins led the Republican choice. Roosevelt’s Ossawatomie speech sparked talk of a new party and debates over socialistic ideals. The piece notes Taft administration support, tariff reform aims, and local county institute collaborations shaping party politics and upcoming primaries.
Senator B F Baker of Kewanee seeks renomination to the State Senate on the Republican ticket. While in town on Friday he met old Republican friends who voiced pleasure at his candidacy for the office he has honorably held.
The Democrats are not likely to win control of the Illinois legislature in the fall. Senate committees show 83 Democratic candidates for the lower house and 66 Republican nominees after September primaries. Democrats plan two candidates in 30 districts and one in the rest. Republicans in 45 districts field two and in six districts one. To gain control, Democrats must win two seats in 24 of the 34 districts with contests.
It is said that at least six states have moved to abolish the public drinking cup and Illinois may join at the next legislative session. The cup is described as spreading more communicable diseases than health boards can suppress, according to the Campaign Gazette and other reports.
A New York Sun editorial defends William Howard Taft, praising his honesty and modesty while criticizing hostile critics. It argues Taft’s only fault is a lack of flamboyance and opportunistic rhetoric, urging readers to judge him fairly.
The Kewanee Star Courier notes no registration is required to vote in the primary, conflicting with other claims. It explains that state law does not require primary registration and mentions boards of election or commissioners may influence local practice.
End reached in principal dispute as operators accept Peoria miners wage scale. Minor points on employment terms in mining districts remain to be resolved. Strike leaders approve only working conditions safety devices and related operational details.
Mrs Lucy Hannan widow of Charles H Hannan expresses sincere thanks to Modern Woodmen of America and Geneseo Camp No 40 for prompt payment of the death claim. She notes full settlement and recommends the fraternal society for reliable service.
A retrospective tracing Bureau County’s senatorial service from 1870 to 1906. It notes Whiting’s two year term in the 19th district, later apportionments adding Putnam, Whiteside and Stark, and the 1906 gap when Bureau had no senator for the first time since 1872.
Local officials announce a forthcoming meeting next week to discuss bridge matters and inspect premises. The agenda includes the customary biennial supervisors dinner following the session.
Carl Maugh bought the Daniel Shellhammer farm east of Genesee this week. The purchase forces attention to long prophesied values for Henry County land and questions whether any acreage will again bring 300 dollars per acre.
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