Graff Urged as Capable Candidate in Republican Race
In a heated Republican contest for Congress, supporters argue Joseph V. Graff meets training and experience requirements. They cite his long House tenure, role on the appropriations committee, and Roosevelt's praise as evidence he can lead the district and avert national dangers. His honesty and district focus are highlighted as key strengths. The piece ends with an unrelated advertisement for a laxative and Chamberlain's Tablets.
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Joseph V. Graff
Roosevelt
House
Letter About Camp Life From Camp at Landa Park Texas
Capt C L Gapen son of Timothy Gapen Sparland writes from Landa Park New Braunfels Texas describing camp life with Co C 4th Infantry. He notes tents pests water streams and baths in the park with Germans in nearby town and a near Texas tourist scene. He recounts a motorcade accident a sergeant injured and a major’s battalion recon exercise with detailed unit rosters and a long march from Camp Wilson to the Texas camp. He observes good mail service and hints at possible prolonged stay and a future campaignan.
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New Braunfels
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Chicago
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E E Leonard
4Th Infantry
Chaussee
Ith
Whson
Texas Brush
Woodward
Culp
Randins
Cackernan
Tapi
Rockford
Wilson Amd
Sheart
Wilson
Sta Til
Tates San Anttonio
Nomsntter
Gabon
Chancery Notice in Marshall County Illinois Circuit Court
Affidavit notes defendant Frank J Phillips concealed within Illinois to avoid service. Complaint filed May 4 1916 with summons returnable Oct 2 1916. If Phillips fails to appear by Oct 2 1916 a decree will be entered. Court seal dated Aug 7 1916 at Lacon Illinois.
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Iinois
Marshall
Wazel Phill
Frank J Phillips
Minorca
Frank J of
Willina
Marshall County
Frank J. Phillips
Lacon
Vote For Hull And a New Illinois Governorship
A political appeal denounces the Lowden faction and endorses Senator Hull for governor. It condemns graft linked to the Allen Bill and bi partisan Republicans, praising Hull as a reformer with courage and honesty and urging voters to reject alliances that favor special interests.
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Hull
Lorimer
Kings
Lowden
Thompson
Gtps
Chicago
Theodore Sachs
Springfield
House
George H. Wilson of Quincy Illinois for Republican Attorney General
George H. Wilson of Quincy Illinois seeks the Republican nomination for Attorney General. He served as Adams County State's Attorney 1896-1900, was Quincy Corporation Counsel 1907-08, and served in the 36th through 49th General Assemblies. He chaired the Temperance Committee and led the Woman's Suffrage Bill on its third reading. He held roles in the State Bar Association and served as a Methodist lay delegate at Saratoga Springs in May.
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Adams County
Quincy
House
State Bar Association
Board of Governors
The
General Conference
Methodist Church
Saratoga Springs
Bodney Lodge No. 1
A. Fo
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Talk to Your Friends Win Votes for Hull
Advocacy piece urging men to meet Hull and learn of his ten year record. Highlights direct primaries Civil Service labor reforms shorter hours for women insurance safeguards anti-graft laws honest grain inspection better state highways pure food laws public utility control and anti loan shark laws. Encourages sending name and address to learn how to win with Hull.
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Hull
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