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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
6
The Chicago Record Herald reports a northern division clerk of the Supreme Court allegedly took between 25000 and 40000 dollars yearly in fees over six years. The piece argues for abolishing the fee system and moving officials to fixed salaries.
The London Chronicle comments on President Roosevelt's message, praising its vigor and intelligibility. It notes the lengthy 22 000 word delivery and contrasts his forceful style with less flexible prose, citing his discussion of topics from anarchism to forestry.
House support for a direct vote Senate amendment proposed by Senator Depew aims to standardize voter qualifications nationwide and empower Congress to register voters and oversee elections. Southern states oppose to prevent negro disfranchisement, suggesting possible filibuster tactics. The death of Rev Thomas DeWitt Talmage is noted as a prominent religious figure. A civil engineer linked to Toluca Marquette & Northern railroad examined cornerstones in Hopewell township seeking a fit for new routes and heralding rail expansion progress.
A Henry Illinois reader questions the legality of Ordinance No. 190 adopting Morrison's Addition. The letter argues the council lacks power to alter or create additions, urging residents to seek full legal explanation and review of the process and authority behind the measure.
A brief correspondence shows attorney WH Forrest criticizing a proposed ordinance as sophistry and meaningless nullities, indicating opposition to the measure and signaling formal legal caution.
Dr Zeller writes from Corregidor Island about awaiting a relieving order to return home. He describes Manila harbor, travel to Manila, and difficulties obtaining orders, notes condition changes from canned to cold storage food, and mentions seeing insurrection activity while awaiting transport. He hopes to visit Manila for dental work and expresses general sentiment on army life and delays.
A fragmentary street exchange in New York recounts an Englishman boasting grand titles while a quick Irish reply from Pat Murphy quips his own string of nightly appearances. The overheard dialogue contrasts pomp with humor and hints at Irish seffing pride in a bustling city scene.
A Salem woman describes a severe muscular rheumatism attack last fall that caused great pain and annoyance. After trying various prescriptions she used Chamberlains Pain Balm as advertised and, after two applications and one bottle, was completely cured. Sold by Dr Powell.
President Roosevelt outlines Cuba and United States obligations in Charleston remarks. He argues the West Indies and isthmus will shape policy, asserts pride in aiding Cuba, and explains a post occupation handover to a freer Cuban government. He stresses economic relations differ from political ones and warns of misgovernment risks near the United States.
The notice markets Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a cure for feverish children and worms with a free mail sample offer. It also warns that salt can destroy cement walks by quickly eating away the surface, as residents use it to thaw ice and later blame the contractor.
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