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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
2
Joseph W. Wallace of Auburn township enters the race for County Sheriff subject to the Democratic primary. Melvin L. Behner runs for County Treasurer of Clark County, also under the Democratic primary on Sept 9.
In California in 1912 Progressive dominance skews filings. Registrations total 622 970 with 208 026 Republican unqualified while 41 744 report no party. Republicans nearly match Democrats and Progressives combined, signaling a weakened GOP.
The piece discusses President Wilson and a shift on tariff policy citing a court case in Terre Haute with fines and jail terms, plus a harsh view of revenue and tax debates. It touches on the Sugar Planter's Lament and concerns about shifting from tariffs to an income tax, with speculation on political consequences. It also describes prison magazine reflections on prisoners and addiction, noting the difficulty of obtaining alcohol or drugs inside and after imprisonment.
A critique of post-1912 politics argues the Republican party is far from dead, citing South Dakota primary results for Burke over Crawford and Louisiana sugar policy. It condemns tariff shifts, sugar growers’ ruin, and a proposed fifty thousand dollar agricultural grant as a cosmetic fix amid blame on policy makers.
Anti Saloon League officials forecast a dry Springfield based on heavy female registration and more than 10 000 women voting with 15 000 plus men. They cite 200+ local saloons and a statewide 4000 plus saloons at stake as townships vote April 7 with potential impacts on Bloomington Rockford and other cities.
The article argues that profane language signals ignorance not intelligence. It claims speakers with only a basic education can learn foul words in a day, while wiser people avoid them. It asserts no one has a right to force offensive language on others and links vulgarity to ignorance.
A poem laments politicians as parasites who do not work yet enjoy luxuries from distant lands. The speaker contrasts hardworking citizens who toil for meals with officials who loaf in palaces and pay only wind, calling critics chumps for supporting such leaders.
The piece notes a comic, rapid shift in Democratic politics and press on the cost of living. It contrasts pre 1912 views blaming tariffs and artificial scarcities with a new stance, as the party rethinks solutions amid evolving economic critique.
In the House last Friday 45 Democrats including Speaker Clark and Floor Leader Underwood voted against the president on the Panama tolls proposal. The split reflects adherence to the Baltimore platform pledged by the party but repudiated by the president, fueling public concern.
Charles Russell and Glen dora Russell file adoption petition in Clark County Illinois for Leo Jones. Court requires appearance within twenty days to oppose. otherwise petition is confessed and decree entered. Dated April 1 1914. Wm T Martin Jr Clerk Everett Connelly Attorney.
Press reports claim Representative O’Hair was absent during a House vote on the Panama Canal policy and during a currency bill debate. The Paris Beacon notes a majority favors repealing the free tolls provision and suggests O’Hair will be recalled when the final vote occurs.
L 3 Griffin advertises two blocks west and one south of the courthouse a barn with 80 head capacity. Stocks include Stanley the full blood Percheron a prize winner five years old a dapple gray, Jim a dark bay general purpose horse weight about 1500 and a large jack. Fees are $16 for Stanley and $10 for Jim and the jack with usual insurance. Farmers are invited to inspect stock and care is promised with exemption of liability for accidents.
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