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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1919
Page
2
The article argues for universal military training and warns of national insolvency amid wartime debts. It covers President Wilson and the League of Nations draft, the Romanian royal crisis, and political critiques of U S Senate spending. It notes the league would be a cooperative framework without a superstate or military power.
The article discusses the League’s arbitration framework prohibiting war without submission to the league and the potential economic and political boycotts for violations. It emphasizes that enforcement relies on member cooperation and warns that meaningful military compulsion faces practical limits. It then shifts to court martial practices, citing Gen. Ansell on injustices against enlisted men, with examples of lengthy imprisonments and harsh sentences contrasted with the Secretary of War’s leniency towards slackers.
Henry Watterson criticizes Woodrow Wilson during an on the record interview. He says the Democratic party is driven by patronage and self interest, questions a possible third term, and warns that Wilson’s leadership could threaten republican ideals. He notes Southern resistance and warns of autocratic tendencies if Wilson seeks another term.
A reflective line notes that while many see world wrongs, changing human nature all at once seems futile since people will not be around long. The piece emphasizes transient existence and the futility of sweeping reform.
Sheriff of Clark County Illinois announces a public auction of Frank Bennett's undivided interest in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter and part of the northwest quarter of section 26 9N 14W at 2 PM March 22 1919 at the east door of the Clark County Courthouse Marshall Illinois. Also notice of Roy W English estate administrator hearing at May term Clark County Court for claims and debts with payment requests.
Administratrix Emma F. Baker announces a Clark County Illinois estate settlement hearing at the Marshall courthouse on the April Term first Monday. Debts are to be paid. Samuel M. Scholfield appears as attorney. Separately, George Maloney v Lenora C Maloney and Clara Figg v T J Figg are chancery divorce suits. Nonresident defendants must answer by March 10 with proceedings to be held in Marshall.
In Clark County Illinois the Circuit Court March Term 1919 Foreclosure filed by C W Low against C E Cartert and Ella J Carter non residents must answer by March 10 or be deemed in default. Also notices of Conservator for Sarah Black estate and attachment proceedings against W W Ramsey with $4602.06 claim and bail requirement listed.
State of Illinois Clark County estate of James H Davison deceased. Heirs and distributees are notified that March 8 1919 the Administrator will present to the County Court of Clark County at Marshall Illinois his final report and ask to be discharged from duties. Residents may attend and resist if desired. H R Mauk Administrator Wm T Hollenbeck Attorney.
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