Republican letters and notes from February 4 1897
A jumble of Republican era items including tariff defense and revenue notes, Gov Tanner political commentary, libel law critique tied to Chicago newspapers, commentary on the Indiana monetary conference favoring gold standard and elastic currency, and a congressional bill proposing card communications for postage efficiency and personal cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busness
Newpaper
Job Printing Department
Republican
Henry
Indisospolis
Monetary Commission
Quote on unity and prosperity from incoming 1897 president
A speaker declares that the nation depends on mutual support across occupations and seeks good times, prices, and markets. He predicts the future president will be inaugurated on March 4, 1897.
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The
United States
Famine in India Grim Toll Surpasses Local Hard Times
The article notes a devastating famine and plague in India with reports of up to 72,000,000 starving. It compares these hardships to hardships at home, describing an overwhelming scale of suffering beyond domestic concerns.
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India
Senators Elected by State Legislatures in Shift
Five United States Senators were elected by state legislatures shifting party control. Names include O. W. Fairbanks of New York, Thomas C. Platt, Henry M. Teller of Colorado, Jacob Gallinger of New Hampshire, George G. West of Missouri, and William H. Mason of Illinois. Platt and Mason succeed Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Redentift
O. W. Fairbanks
Ana
Thomas OC. Platt
New York
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Jacob Gallinger
New Hampshire
George G. West
Missouri
Wm-H.mason
Illinois
Mailbanke
Platt
Mason
Restore the American System and defend farmers
The article cites public figures and groups discussing tariff policy and farm interests. It notes McKinley urging national unity to protect allegiance to the flag and defend the country. It mentions Masonry, its oral legends, and the Chamber of Commerce report on 1806 foreign trade and exports plus imports reflected in bonds and bullion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm McKinley
Farmers Interests Theat Ther Foundation
Partes Anes Ocean
Chamber of Commerce of
New York
Bullon Wna
Gail
Republicans seek Senate majority to pass tariff bill
The State Journal notes 44 Republican senators will hold seats after March 4. Mantle of Montana Jones of Nevada Cannon of Utah align with the party in tariff battles. Unanimous nomination of William E. Mason for U S senator appears a good solution, likely to unite factions and reward service to the party.
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Senate
Mantle
Montans
Jones
Nevada
Cannon
Utah
William E
Mason
United States
Appesats
State Journal
Governor Tanner Proposes Tax Assessment Reforms
Gov Tanner urges longer assessment periods and public posting by towns or wards so citizens know valuations of their property and of newspapers. He supports a board of review to adjust individual assessments, asserting the move would reveal millions of dollars in property currently escaping taxation.
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Gov Tanner
Board of Review
Circuit Judgeship Election to Choose Three in June
The May judicial convention will nominate three circuit judges for the district. Incumbents Shaw of Lacon Wor thington of Peoria and Green of Pekin are Democrats whose terms expire. Peoria County is expected to gain one judgeship due to its session location. Prospects include Winslow Evans of Peoria as a candidate Marshall County supports. Judson Starr holds Peoria County support. Woodford County plans several candidates in the field.
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Shaw
Lacon
Worthington
Peoria
Green
Pexia
Messrs
Paterbaugh, Lovett
W. T. Irwin
Judson Blarr
J. O. Edwards
Winslow Evans
Marshall County
Judson Starr
Peoria County
Woodford
Education drive promotes Leslie's Weekly offer
A promotion touts Leslie's Illustrated Weekly as a premier education source with superb illustrations and strong literary departments. The offer pairs a year of Leslie's plus a companion weekly for 3.50, claiming unmatched value and urging readers to try sample copies.
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Leslie's
Illustrated Weekly
Fifth Ave
New York
Leslie
Telegraph Telephone Line for Farmers in 1887
A talk at Beary, January 1887 outlines the cost of rural telephony and explains ohms volts and amperes to show how a six mile line with 162 insulated poles and 1000 ohm long distance phones can be built for about $30 per family. It argues phones boost markets, medical help, and social ties, citing local farmhouses, stockyards, and a Varna Magnolia line.
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A.fager
John W.thornton
Marshall ‘Co. Farmers’) Institute
Beary
Jil
Eoon
Phillip Reis
Graham ‘Bell
Bell
5. Gray
Edison
Charley
Mr Smith
Varna
Magnolia
Associated Press
Hobart
McKinley
Owl House
Vision of Rural Electrification and Night Roads
A fragment describes a future where electric lines extend across the country and lights brighten roads at night. Currents may be pumped from the air as water from Lake Michigan, bringing city comforts to rural homes and reducing the dirt and grime of central plants.
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Onselda
Ori
Michigal
Marshall County Teachers' Association meets at La Rose
The Marshall County Teachers' Association gathered at La Rose on Saturday with teachers from Wauburn Varna Toluca Belle Plain Lacon and nearby districts. Talks on arousing interest in composition recess use higher education and school libraries dominated discussions along with parent views on public schools.
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Marshall County Teachers’ Meeting
Lacon Home Journal
Marshall~Co. ‘Teachers’ Association
la Rose
Mallory
Vj.h. Clark
Patrous
Waehbarn
Varna
Tolr’ Ca
Belle Plain
Lacon
Ora Hickman
Alex M. Burke
Washburn
Sesson
Charles Whitten
Henley
Mra J.O. DeVault
Onur
Wallace
McTaggart
Toluca
la Rose School
Bazel Sheppard
Snd
Venona
Eid Ba
Poultry Keeper’s Publican News Sale Report
The Henry petty keeper and farm news item shows a purchase of 82.00 for bediphone or related poultry keeper supplies. No further details available.
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Publican
Henry Petry
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