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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
4
Hon J V Graft accepts Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois Fourteenth District. He reviews wartime leadership, unity, and trust in the people. He defends Republican policy on Cuba and Porto Rico, praising military and civilian resolve and urging continued national resolve.
A political address argues the Dingley tariff followed by Wilson act shaped trade, cites war-finance stability through June 1898, and claims Republicans will reform currency wisely. It stresses gold reserves, wages, and living standards while urging continued GOP leadership in 1898.
The speaker defends the public loan while criticizing methods of sale favoring small buyers. He discusses Pacific strategy including Hawaii, the Manila Bay victory, Philippine annexation, and the Nicaragua canal. He urges naval buildup, expansion of trade, and no foreign alliance while asserting American sovereignty and commerce interests.
The Republican convention in Peoria renews allegiance to Republican principles, lauds McKinley’s war leadership, and endorses Joseph W. Graff for Congress from the Fourteenth District. It praises Governor Tannery’s administration, honors local volunteers and soldiers, and expresses pride in wartime unity and national service.
William of Gillsburg, Mississippi, says a medical elixir called 8.58. 8 cured his cancer after months of growth and dwindling symptoms. He reports initial blots and scratches, multiple doctors, then rapid improvement with the bottle, and no recurrence for years.
The Republicans vow no retreat on money policy, inviting all for sound currency. They praise postwar unity, warn against Cuban recognition by Democrats, and reaffirm allegiance to Republican leadership and wartime finance, while endorsing expansion questions as guided by President McKinley.
The platform lauds President McKinley for honor and duty in peace and war and endorses Governor Tanner’s drive to cut state costs while supporting wartime needs. It celebrates Illinois miners’ wage gains and hours reform and praises Senators Callom and Macon for party loyalty and the St Louis platform.
Advertising notice lists bundled subscriptions to The Henry Republican and various papers and guides including The Weekly Henry Republican Business Guide Inter Ocean Agricultural Epitomist Orange Judd Farmer Year Book and Almanac. Prices shown with discounted total for new subscribers and advance paying patrons.
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