Politician Hats and Wartime Talk Stir Debate
A century old editorial mocks Democratic leaders as they trim administration messaging and rally around tariffs. It cites President Wilson using hat imagery to describe opponents and his own remarks on immigration, labor, and preparedness, noting his habit of talking through his hat in public speech.
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National Committee
Benjamin Harrison
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Bryan
Americas
Roosevelt
John Brisben Walker
New Jersey
Harvey
Exico
Garrison
Thand
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Honor System and Merit Rule in Wartime Debate
An article discusses the honor system in correctional contexts, contrasting Republican and Democratic implementations at Joliet and in broader policy. It argues that a merit-based system reflects human nature, rewards trustworthy conduct, and should govern prison classifications and trusties amid partisan tensions and wartime pressures.
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Joliet
Caret Feree
Cutane Penitentierion
wireless telephony celebrates American engineers triumph
A long, vivid account details a historic wireless telephone milestone reaching Paris and Honolulu, praising American engineers who developed booster stations to magnify weak signals. The piece emphasizes the nation’s leadership, innovation, and the global reach of this breakthrough.
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Thersites
Stentor
Has the President a Spine Dr Williamson Attacks Wilson
Prominent clergyman Dr Williamson declares President Wilson spineless since Buchanan. He cites Wilson’s apparent willingness to compromise on the Clayton act currency bill labor exemptions and railroad policy. He accuses Wilson of faltering on federal primary reform and Mexican policy, urging a firmer stance to protect American lives and property.
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James Buchanan
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
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Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Lung Aid
Coughs and colds are warned as dangerous and neglected illnesses. The ad states that dangerous bronchial and lung diseases follow a cold and claims Dr King’s New Discovery has tested merit for over 45 years. Get a bottle today from druggists.
Tax on Automobiles Hurts Poor as Rich in Letter
A critique argues that rising motor vehicle taxes will place the burden on low income owners like the tin lizzie driver. The speaker decries Secretary McAdoo's plan and warns that even modest car owners face higher costs as tax rules widen to a limousine standard.
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McAdoo
Durgent Motor Car
President's peace talk fuels foreign doubts on resolve
The piece argues that calm rhetoric and "watchful waiting" damage America's perceived will to act. It questions the president's pride in fighting and suggests foreign observers may doubt the U S backing up warnings, fearing a lack of real resolve.
Perkins Leads Progressives Toward 1916 Presidential bid
The article notes George W Perkins known as Perk tours the nation urging a Progressive ticket. Missouri shows dwindling support with 124000 Roosevelt votes in 1912 and 27000 for a Progressive senator last year. New Jersey and Massachusetts histories suggest fading momentum making Perkins a likely nominee and sole main voter.
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Dr King’s New Life Pills Boost Liver and Digestion
Take Dr King’s New Life Pills when the liver is torpid and the stomach acts queer. They purify the blood relieve constipation biliousness dizziness and indigestion. You feel better clear the complexion and regain energy. 26 cents at druggists.
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Dr. King
Successful World’s Fair in San Francisco Closes With Profit
The San Francisco World's Fair ended with a credit balance near two million dollars, defying critics who predicted failure due to weak business sentiment and European wartime withdrawals. Directors kept to their plan despite calls to postpone, and the exposition proved artistically and financially successful from launch to close.
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San Francisco
Europe
Abe Martin Says Binkley Prefers Fire Over Dress Suit
Abe Martin notes Binkley would choose firing up a fire over wearing a dress suit and laments a lack of political afterlife for a man.
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Binkley
U S Demands Inquiry After Ancona Sinking By Submarine
Secretary Lansing states the Austro Hungarian submarine attack on the steamer Ancona was inhumane and barbarous. Survivors attest shelling and torpedoing while passengers were on board, causing many deaths and injuries. United States calls for punishment of the officer and indemnity to American victims.
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Lansing
Ancona
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Lainaing
Estate of Anna Serwise heirs notice in Clark County
State of Nitnots Clark County is notified that on Monday January 3 1916 the administrator of Anna Serwise deceased will present to the county court at Marshall his final report and seek discharge from duties in the administration. I think the heirs and distributees may appear and resist if they choose. Edward Pearce administrator de bonis non Graham and Snavely attorneys.
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Clark
Anna Serwise
Clark County
Marshall
Edward Pearce
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de Bonls
Graham & Snavely
Attys
Ilinois
Clarence Nichols
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Guardian seeks court order to mortgage minor Russell Smith property
Mattie Smith guardian of Russell Smith applies to Clark County Court at its January 1916 term for an order directing mortgage of the minor's one third undivided interest in 77 acres of the east half of the southwest quarter of section 20 township 11 north range 10 west, for the minor's support and education. Attorneys listed: Graham & Snavely.
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Russell Smith
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Clark
City of
Marshall
Ilinois
Mattin Smith
Guardian
Administratrix Sale of Real Estate and Court Notices
Public notices from Clark County Illinois detail the administratrix Hannah Marvin selling Cary Marvin’s real estate at public auction January 21 1916 with half cash and two installment option. Additional Master in Chancery sale by Arthur Poorman of Martinsville real estate at 2 PM December 18 1915 cash. Also notice of pending accounting for Clarence Nichols estate with January 3 1916 hearing in Marshall Illinois.
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Clark County
Circuit Court
Edgar Summers
J. W. Davis
Arthur Poorman
Marshall
Clark
Ilinois
James A. Richart
Martinsvile
Illinois
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