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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
4
Congressman defends graft protection and victory in war while New York and Connecticut Democrats nominate gold standards and repudiated the Chicago platform. Governor Tanner’s mine labor stance draws support as voters prepare for upcoming elections. Graff tours constituents amid party shift toward independent reasoning and strong Republican congress urged.
The text urges careful personal judgment before condemning or praising a person. It condemns relying on others hearsay and stresses that one must know someone through direct dealings to judge their character or worth. It argues for giving credit only to what one personally observes and not spreading unverified reports.
Congressmen Lorimer of Chicago argues the upcoming fall elections decide whether the nation will back McKinley and a Republican administration in foreign policy with Spain. He urges voters to support candidates who uphold a Republican President, Cabinet, and Congress to safeguard wartime gains and economic prospects.
Marshall County Republicans nominate Lieut B W Wright of Lacon for County Judge. A long time attorney and local War of 1898 veteran, Wright joined Troop Li under Capt Robert B Fort, earned praise as a capable officer, and plans to resign in the near future to assume county duties. He is described as sincere, just, and patriotic, with strong legal ability and support across the party.
An editorial excerpt describes a Denver trip along the Union Pacific to Loveland and Boulder. It praises Boulder as home to the University of Colorado and the Colorado Chautauqua, notes its mining and agricultural wealth, and highlights Loveland’s thrifty farms, growing commerce, and steady population of about 1600 with shade trees and enterprising local firms.
Travelers describe Fort Collins as a healthful center with a state college and large mining interests near Wood Mountain. Loveland hosts a Labor Day Corn Roast festival and welcomes visiting editors with a harvest jubilee. The route passes agricultural riches including wheat corn oats barley potatoes and orchards with fruits thriving under favorable climate.
Letter to the editor argues for prioritizing Christ over Santa Claus in Christmas celebrations. It cites religious groups and Methodist conferences urging to banish Santa Claus from church programs and allow Christ to have the right of way on Christmas. Samuel Parker praised for advancing this cause within Centenary M. E. Church Chicago.
A reader from Minonk writes a long letter from Jacksonville Florida describing army life during a 90 day war. He defends army conditions against sensational reports praising discipline and care, notes clothing sufficiency, and cites hospital improvements and skilled staff. He criticizes civilian aid that disturbs discipline and urges adherence to regulations to restore harmony between army and public.
The 1st regiment of Illinois Cavalry is ordered to Chicago this week to be reexamined for physical condition receive pay and be mustered out of Uncle Sam's service. Troop L did not see service yet they showed courage patriotism and discipline honoring their record and officers Capt Fort and Lieut Wright.
Report circulates that I W Waughop pledged to appoint Al Fleetwood deputy if elected. Fleetwood denies any conversation on the subject and says he is not a candidate. Waughop campaigns hard and vows to make Marshall County a superior and well served by a trusted officeholder.
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