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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
4
The text argues that limited silver coinage would force exclusive paper circulation and fogying mintage. It warns that broader circulation would fatigue currency, turning it into pauperized money, with no reference to gold or silver as a dominant element.
The Geneva Republican notes that after war issues settled McKinley chose tariff policy as the main enduring political issue. It praises his leadership on Protection, declaring no other man can match his tariff oratory. The piece argues the public seeks him for continued protectionist advocacy.
The St Louis hall built for the National Republican convention is a monstrous structure not elegant but fit for 15,000 seated attendees within sight of the convention. Exterior resembles a box shaped World’s Fair building finished in plaster to imitate stone while interior is a labyrinth of seats and galleries constructed of pine and highly combustible. Fire safety features ensure ample exits so no lives would be lost in a blaze.
In Pekin Tri- bine and Canton Register editorials, Hon J V Graff is praised for his record in Congress and renominated unanimously by Republicans, while Democratic claims of taxpayer savings under Altgeld raise skepticism about state finances and call for accountability.
The Twin City Chautauqua Camp will be held at Crystal Lake Park Urbana August 14 to 23. Notable speakers include State Superintendent Mt Inglis, Gov Altgeld, Ex Gov St John of Kansas, Rev Sam Jones, Dr Anna Shaw, Mrs Gougar and Mrs Hoffman. Tickets cost two dollars for the full course, with day tickets at 20 cents.
The Sunday Baccalaureate filled New Opera Hall with an intelligent audience as Prof Wallace delivered a meditation on labor and activity. The speaker urged graduates to occupy till He comes, stressing purposeful work, measurement of effort, and the example of Christ, with music by Miss Zella Kellogg and readings by Rev A McLeish and Rev J G Evane.
The piece extols having a definite life purpose to funnel effort into lasting achievement. It praises steadiness over flashes of energy, cites Geo Stevenson and Garfield as examples, and urges readers to pursue education and occupation with diligence while avoiding unproductive servants. It ends with a promote of Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Putnam county Democrats met at Hennepin on May 28 with Y A Glenn as chairman and J J Lucker as secretary. Delegates and alternates to state and congressional conventions were chosen, including W A Kays and J A Kays, with committee members J H Seaton, W A Kays, Gus Otto, and J A Kays on resolutions. Resolutions urged tariff and civil service reform, backed free coinage of gold and silver, repeal of 1873 demonetization, and restoration of bimetallic system while instructing delegates to push these aims at higher conventions.
If any one who has been benefited by the use of Dr Williams Pink Pills will write to De Powell Henry Ill they will receive information that will be of much value and interest to them.
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