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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1898
Page
4
The piece argues the Republican platform supports protective tariffs reciprocity and sound money while Democrats attack the party over surplus banking policy and the Allen law. It notes cross-party voting on the tariff bill and cites figures from Senate committees and press figures like Whitelaw Reid and Justice White.
The Twentieth Senatorial District Republican convention at Dwight Opera House nominated Forrest’s B Eigeus and Minonk’s Josiah Kerrick for representatives. Speeches praised McKinley era policies and war record while resolutions endorsed 1896 platform pledges, Governor Tanner, Senator Fort, and national unity. Delegates thanked Dwight for hosting.
A motion to select a senatorial committee passed. Delegation chairs named members for the committee. Livingston county listed Fred G White and others. Marshall and Woodford counties named multiple Republicans. Endorsements highlighted include Bignus of Forrest and Josiah Kerrick of Minonk for state representative.
The Springfield State Journal argues the GOP’s main danger lies in biased legislative apportionment framed by Democrats during the Altgeld era. It notes Republicans must win statewide by about 30 000 votes to control both chambers, yet claims Republicans have enough votes to overcome this edge if they act.
A report from the Interstate Commerce Commission shows US railways carried 13.0 billion passenger miles and 95.0 billion freight miles last year. Dividends totaled about 88 million dollars, with freight accounting for roughly 62 million and passenger about 26 million. Average profits per mile are extremely small, with one dollar earned per 1,530 freight miles and less than two tenths of a cent per passenger mile. The article then discusses plans for a Shabbona Memorial Monument in Illinois, noting varied spellings of Shabbona and outlining a fundraising push supported by multiple county associations and newspapers. The Shabbona Memorial Association held a meeting in Ottawa and re-elected officers, with a slate of directors chosen across several towns.
The Czar of Russia favors disarmament by all powers and proposes an international conference to secure perpetual peace. The shift in world power attributed to the United States is noted as a potential herald of a new millennium. Wise statesmen and Christians alike agree that nations’ safety lies in advancing intellect and commerce.
Dr Powell advertises as agent for King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and odds. The remedy is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung infections. Trial bottles are offered free or regular bottles priced 60 cents and 1.00 with a guarantee to cure or money back.
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