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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
4
Marshall Herald reports on Illinois political tensions over the Lorimer deal, noting Republican and Democratic divisions, upcoming judicial elections, and voter guidance. It highlights candidate picks for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, party loyalties, and calls to vote while citing national packers’ vast business.
William Lorimer of Chicago is elected U S senator in a rare alliance of Republicans and Democrats. The result shocks Hopkins faction, signals shifts in Cook County politics, and raises questions about party control and reform as Lorimer’s victory aids federal lakes to gulf waterway plans.
A garbled complaint laments Decadent performances and salacious dances, arguing they corrupt public morals. It names figures including BB Abraham and others while calling for restraint and reform.
Independent mayoral bid looms as Terre Haute business interests pull strings. A series of local incidentsIncludes E W Hartley home fire in Chrisman worth 6500, timer Simon Tingley killed, Blooming ton jail damage from quake, Carmi child drowns, Bridgeport boy loses leg, Paris Glass plant to Chicago syndicate with Sept 1 restart, body of Wm Maze found near Paris water reservoir with carbolic acid bottle.
The commissioners of highways of York Township Clark County Illinois invite sealed bids for constructing a gravel road in York. Bids will be received publicly at 2 p.m. on June 26 1909 at the Town Clerk's office in West Union Illinois. Plans and specifications may be seen at the town clerk's office.
John Schwartz Jr reports a new plan affecting mail routes and deliveries in several townships. Residents note plan details and potential impact on daily routines as weather and scheduling factors are considered.
A Sunday morning storm struck the southern portion of the township with heavy wind and rain. Fences were toppled and broom corn acreage diminished as only a few, including John and Will Nichipher and Caleb Park and sons, plant. The community lists 16 old soldiers with homes in DoJson and records 24 buried in area cemeteries, naming many names and locations such as Dolson chapel and Allen Miller.
Fragmentary ad listing a Wabash contact and phone numbers with partial phrases about farmers and stores. The readable items reference a business or service and contact details but lack complete context or clear, actionable information.
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