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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
4
Governor Deneen told the Lorimer investigating committee in Washington that the public opposes the waterway proposition. He said information shows the Forty sixth Assembly’s waterway supporters have been replaced or shifted to oppose any legislation on the subject.
Gov Deneen describes pressure from a bipartisan Illinois legislature and Lorimer to secure his support. He says Lorimer urged him to seek elevation, with threats of removal from office if he refused, and cites backroom deals across party lines that favored a minority in state government. He also notes a grim view of Chicago's Harrison Street police station as a symbol of corruption.
The will for Joel T Montague leaves Charles T Montague $500000 in trust with annual income of $1700. He must abstain from gambling and drink until age 60 to inherit fully. at 50 he could take the whole estate if married with children and living with his wife. If conditions are violated, the estate goes to Mattoon.
The Porcupine district in Canada, a sparsely inhabited region, has been ravaged by fires with estimates of up to a thousand lives lost. Discoveries at Porcupine Lake in 190% and Stewart in 1910 spurred mining interest, drawn by the nearby Cobalt silver camps. The piece notes Canada’s vast, unsettled spaces ready to shift from wilderness to civilization.
David Rankin, famed as a leading farmer, emphasizes thrift and efficiency. He argues success comes from making every minute, cent, and seed count, reducing production costs, and using manure value alongside modern machinery to boost profits.
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