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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
2
The beached text recalls famous stunt flyer Beachey who courted danger to thrill crowds. He faced daily risk as he performed acrobatics that relied on visible danger, ultimately leading to a fatal fall amid his pursuit of spectacle.
Illinois legislators again aim to raise annual pay from 2000 to 2500 with bigger postage allowances and railway fare reimbursements. They argue higher wages will speed business and attract better talent, but critics note repeated adjournments and rising public expenditures since the previous increase.
Federal court hearings in Terre Haute reveal witnesses accusing Roberts of directing election inspectors to manipulate voting machines. Testimony outlines gambling houses contributing to Redman and to a Roberts endowment, with a colored man voting eight times using varied disguises.
Senator Sherman of Illinois argues that minority sentiment can defeat majority will in public policy. He cites Democratic defections on the merchant marine bill and notes the 1912 election outcome. The piece discusses how minority influence shapes governance and the limits of majority rule.
Dispatches cite experts blaming defects in Beachey’s new monoplane for the fatal accident. Some say his fate may threaten the art of aviation, while others argue that flight has outgrown its sensational phase and that only daredevils attract crowds.
Republicans seized control of the Illinois Senate by naming standing committees and adopting new rules after a lengthy filibuster. Twenty seven votes, including three Democrats and one Progressive, tipped the balance. All 26 chairmanships went to Republicans except the Elections panel led by Senator Keller. The move signals seating of Republican senators in disputed districts Austin and Baldwin pending ongoing recounts.
A bill introduced by Representative Ihn Re Moore of Weathersfield calls for raising legislative pay from 2000 to 2600 per term and allowing the state to cover railroad fares for trips to and from sessions at 10 cents a mile, with 1006 extra per session for clerks.
Russian forces enter the Austrian fortress of Praé myél after a lengthy siege. Hunger and scarce ammo weakened the garrison. more than 60 600 Austrian officers and soldiers were taken prisoner. Lemberg’s fall and Galicia campaign fuel renewed Russian optimism.
Fragment of an old advertisement urging readers to mail in five cents to Foley & Co Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised as sold everywhere.
An early report on a newly observed comet from an eastern astronomer named Melish notes its approach toward the sun and Earth. It is expected to pass about 42 million miles from Earth on June 17, rendering it a bright, conspicuous object visible to the naked eye in May, though southern skies may hinder northern observers.
A cryptic fragment references an Ong doctrine and acrimonious tone. The readable bits suggest debate about necessity and push related to a policy or argument, but the exact context and parties remain unclear.
The undersigned Leroy Romines administrator of the estate of S. O. Snyder deceased, will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall May term on the first Monday in May to settle claims. All persons indebted must pay promptly. Graham & Entirely, Attorneys.
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