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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
2
Card of thanks 25 cents. Obituary poetry not published. Lodge resolutions or society notices of death 1.00. Entertainment announcements with admission charged 6 cents per line. Communications subject to editorial revision.
President candidate Charles Evans Hughes from New York listed with running mate Announcements. County and countywide posts include Dr R B Boyd Casey as coroner, Harry Prust West Union for Circuit Clerk, Arthur Poorman Marshall for State's Attorney, and Joseph L Carley Marshall for Circuit Clerk all subject to Republican primary. Primary date noted as Sep 13.
The article notes Raymond Robins, a former Progressive nominee for Illinois senator in 1914, has shifted to support Hughes. It argues Progressives largely returned to the Republican party, with Roosevelt and Bryan acknowledging no lasting Progressive party presence. It mentions Heney’s defeat and Robins’s principled departure from the Democratic fold.
Dispatches describe German forces accusing destruction of treasures as vandalism. The report mentions a French city under artillery fire and a conflagration traced to the conflict, noting casualties and damage as part of wartime reporting.
Fragmentary World War I era account describes shells hitting the City Hall in Péronne, destroying the final collection of paintings from the museum and unreplaceable medieval Germanic silver, coins from Roman times, and priceless medallions. The piece reflects on Péronne as a historic arts center and notes political figures.
Report claims Denmark suffered a secret indemnity of up to 60 million kroner after Germany proved English submarines entered the Baltic through Danish waters. The article asserts Denmark faced German pressure, with British E boats disrupting Baltic traffic and a stated motive of selling West Indian islands to fund the payment.
The article quotes Senator Walsh defending rapid action and criticizing Raymond Robins remarks on Democratic party control. It notes the influence of southern lawmakers like Champ Clark and Claude Kitchin, and questions the leadership while highlighting pork barrel spending in recent Congresses.
The August crop report shows a sharp drop in spring wheat condition to 63.4 percent from 89 percent in July, projecting a 1916 spring wheat yield near 200 million bushels and a total wheat output around 654 million bushels, about 66 percent of last year. Several factors weigh on prices, including carryover stocks and Canadian losses in yield and weight.
The threatened 400000 railway workers’ strike ended when the railroad brotherhoods accepted mediation offered by the United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation. A. B. Garretson announced the acceptance after G. W. W. Hanger delivered the board’s proposal following a request from the National Conference of Railroad Managers. The agreement is conditional on the board promptly using its good offices.
A Oklahoma man from Sulphur writes that ten years of kidney trouble left him barely able to walk. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he felt relief from the first bottle and, after three bottles, believes he is a new man. Sold everywhere.
Wilson calls the national guard to war strength for border defense and training while accusing the administration of deceit. About 185,000 citizen soldiers have entered federal service, with costs mounting for both treasury and individuals as urgent mobilization reveals gaps in equipment and planning.
The piece accuses Governor Edward F. Dunne of broken promises and rising taxes over his four years in office. It cites state tax rates, per capita costs, and higher appropriations, arguing continued Democratic rule risks higher taxes and near bankruptcy, urging voters to elect a Republican governor on November 7.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois denounces the Wilson administration foreign policy in a Senate speech, arguing America stands alone and could gain no friends abroad. He cites Lansing on Mexican outrages and notes criticism of state policy as a moral call for truth and accountability.
A combined one year subscription deal compares Terre Haute Star and Marshall Herald. The Terre Haute Star is a metropolitan daily with AP news and air mail delivery, while the Marshall Herald terms promise extensive home news and special articles. Present subscribers may upgrade at the same price.
Fragmentary timetable notes show multiple Vandalia Line train entries with times in the morning and afternoon. References include numbers like 239-7238 and 108-12705 and entries labeled No. 41 No. 10-6 and No. 18-3:02 pm.
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