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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
The article reports Republican and Democratic maneuvering in Illinois with nominations and platform discussions. It notes speakers and motions, mentions John Hedis seeking Circuit Clerk renomination, and discusses party lines, campaign rhetoric, and regional party organization across Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.
The piece notes Jessen Black of Pekin was chosen by Democrats in Peoria as the fourth challenger to Mir Graft for the 14th district congressional seat. It defends Graff’s record, rebuts a Democratic tariff plank on Porto Rico, and cites May trade figures to argue the tariff benefits the island.
The writer argues for a clean campaign with men of character, expecting less complaint and turmoil as the public mind is settled. They urge a thoughtful orderly contest, with fewer loud partisans and flatterers, and hope the field narrows in this year of grace 1900.
The article lists Illinois election results: 1830 Garfield over Hancock by 40,716. 1884 Blaine over Cleveland by 25,119. 1888 Harrison over Cleveland by 22,195. 1892 Cleveland over Harrison by 26,908. 1906 McKinley over Bryan by 142,498. It notes Republicans should not fear but cautions against overconfidence.
Some Democrats back free silver, while others support inbound money and will vote for McKinley, aligning with the best service to their cause.
President McKinsey replies to the formal renomin ation notice in Canton Ohio urging unity behind a strong policy on the Philippines and an unyielding national duty. He attacks Bryan Democrats as obstructionists and frames the campaign around liberty and emancipation with a focus on imperial restraint. The Peoria Journal notes local committee plans and predicts a tough year for the party of short crops.
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A special meeting of Marshall County Board of Supervisors was held at the court house in Lacon on July 6 1900. Chairman Casey presided at 1 30 with roll call. a judiciary committee presented nominee judges for multiple precincts including La Prairie Saratoga Steuben Hopewell and Richland among others. Appointments were approved as read.
The article recalls how the Star Spangled Banner arose from Francis Scott Key writing verses on envelopes and a theatre actor popularizing the tune after Fort McHenry. It also notes Dr Edward Everett Hale’s remark on Boston’s 1832 Fourth of July when My Country ’Tis of Thee was sung publicly for the first time.
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