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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
5
A mixed fragment from a Clark County Herald page discusses a card of thanks, obituary poetry, lodge resolutions, and entertainments with pricing notes. It then includes a lengthy, critical discussion of the Progressive movement, its aims, and comparisons to Russia, with references to individuals and constitutional reforms.
A Democratic correspondent notes that free list imports raise prices as duties vanish. Hides coffee coal and sugar show price rises or revenue losses when duties end. Weather forecasts for many Illinois towns are cut due to missing Agriculture Department funding.
The text argues that despite calls for full state and county tickets amid a third party movement, national issues like trusts tariffs and currency do not resolve local governance needs. It notes rising production and prices, urging sober second thoughts and focus on efficient government, fair taxation, and integrity in courts.
A Washington convention of the International Bible Students association passed resolutions challenging the traditional view of hell as punishment for the wicked. The group urged ministers to declare their stance and asked press to solicit official positions. Critics warn current debates drift into exegesis beyond secular coverage.
The Lorimer unseating splits readers between those praising purity in politics and others calling the verdict an outrage against an innocent man. No one accuses Lorimer of direct corruption yet the Senate removal stirs debate. Governor Deneen could fill the seat or leave it vacant until January when the legislature meets.
A theological argument asserts God’s infinite mercy alongside strict justice. It links earthly consequences of vice to eternal punishment, claiming repentance is essential for pardon and denying hell denies God’s justice.
Euscene W Chafin of Arizona and Aaron Watkins of Ohio were renominated for president and vice president by the Prohibitionists in Atlantic City after days of wrangling modeled on the major party conventions.
Mendota and Dolson area news recount visitors Comrade Joshua Smith and Comrade Wm Blankenbeker. Terre Haute trips. interurban R A inquiry. frequent rain and a major electric storm. Local business updates include Mason building work suspension, IOOF plans for August 1, Elsa Fasig leading Van carpenters in Terre Haute, B C Miller consolidating stock, and a Dolson S S convention set for July 21. Cereal crops described as poor due to dry, wet, weed-heavy conditions, with optimism for harvest if weather cooperates.
The letter argues whether fraud and delegate stealing occurred at the Republican convention. It notes two California delegates were improperly seated under an anti unit rule, urging state law to decide, while other contests lacked clear evidence of wrongdoing.
A newspaper fragment questions the national identity of American Olympic athletes described as heroes. It notes uncertainty whether they are Hungarians, Poles, or Chicagoans, reflecting confusion in the era.
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