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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1914
Page
2
Joseph W. Wallace of Auburn township will seek the county sheriff post in the Democratic primary. Melvin L. Behner plans to run for Clark County treasurer in the Democratic primary on September 9.
The Inter Ocean lauds Illinois Senator James Hamilton Lewis for brilliance in debate and oratory while critiquing the breadth of his proposed reforms. Lewis introduces three bills to overhaul regulation by abolishing the Interstate Commerce Commission and creating seven member commissions in transportation finance and industry. He also seeks government control of railroads and ships and construction of 100 steamships for merchant marine and navy use. The piece notes a mixed reception, warning about political longevity and potential job-relief implications.
The Louisville Courier Journal questions whether the United States should invade Mexico to force a salute to the flag. It ponders Huerta’s real stance on war, the navy’s ability to compel respect, and whether Mexicans would resist a U S invasion amid competing loyalties and risks.
The piece discusses an 1913 dueling style exchange proposed by Huerta after the United States claimed its honor was breached. It notes both sides firing and salutes, the U S rejection of Huerta’s conditions, and the political debate over recognizing a de facto government in a formal salute dispute. It questions whether Washington can discuss recognition while honoring a government not universally recognized.
The passage discusses the view that peons and mixed heritage workers would resist oppression and possibly rebel if drafted in a war with Mexico. It cites a Parral mine owner predicting mass unemployment, poverty, and division as men take sides and fight among themselves.
The Cleveland Leader notes the April 7 special election in the Seventh district showing a collapse of Progressive votes in New Jersey and a strong Republican win. It argues Progressives merged with Republicans to influence outcomes and urges adoption of Progressive platform features through practical means.
The Knox county community reflects a Progressive shift mirroring New Jersey’s party realignment. Voters, seven noted attendees say union is needed to avoid splitting anti Democratic strength, planning to vote Republican while demanding a thoroughly Progressive Republican party henceforth.
Governor Dunne launched Illinois good roads program urging citizens to contribute to a lasting historical chapter. He emphasizes funding labor and cooperation and warns against complacency as roads improve will boost farmers producers and tourists and advance civilization education and public economy.
The Sullivan Indiana Times reports Theodore F Seitz, a young local inventor, has patented a drilling machine with a downhole motor and integral casing. The device lowers the motor and cage into the bore, extracts cuttings, and allows immediate casing as drilling progresses, enabling deep holes with equal ease as shallow ones.
J Harry Selz returned from seven months in Europe and warned against government ownership of railroads. He argued European systems are inferior and rails should remain private, citing poor service, inadequate amenities, and higher tariffs elsewhere. He noted manufacturers plan to exploit tariff removals while Europe pursues wage-driven tariffs.
The county board awarded the contract for a new Olney court house to a firm from Lesgootee Indiana for 70000 dollars after the previous building was burned months ago.
The notice recalls multiple brief items: a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Riley M. Bennett of Richwoods. Ira Baker credited as the only man observing Good Roads Day by dragging Cherry Street. the Toon Martin District Epworth League convention set for June 17–18 in Westfield. word from Battle Creek Sanitarium that John Newlin’s condition is serious. and a small town fire at P E Whitson residence quickly controlled by a bucket brigade.
The Abe Martin column jokes about nature delaying spring after Easter and mocks those who attack the hometown. It quips that removing a feature like a two inch barrel would be similar to knocking one’s own home. The piece wryly notes nature often errs with a bum steer.
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