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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
6
A collection of satirical observations on politicians and candidates. It mentions Democratic hopes against Uncle Joe Cannon, critique of party optimism, and praise for the Indiana Democrats backing Guv Marshall. The piece weighs candidate strength, leadership, and reliability in a charged political atmosphere.
John R. Hamilton of Mattoon Illinois and Parker Shields of Charleston Illinois announce candidacies for State Senator in the 34th district, subject to Republican primary voters decision. They emphasize running in the upcoming party primary and seek voter support.
Wm. T. Hollenbeck announces candidacy for Representative in the 34th district pending Republican primary. BD. B. Miller also runs for Representative in the 34th congressional district subject to the Republican primary.
Seymour Hurst announces a bid for Representative in the 34th district, running as a Democrat in the upcoming election. He seeks party support and vows campaign emphasis on local issues and reform.
Willam R. Stanfield of Martinsville and Daniel Emerson enter races for Clerk of the Circuit Court pending Republican primary decisions. Fay Swern also runs for Clerk, pending Democratic primary. Gesiverete Connelly and Arthur Poorman run for State’s Attorney pending GOP primary dates. Coroner hopefuls are listed with unclear names.
Professor Chamberlin argues the South Pole discovery could enable weeks ahead weather forecasts. The author counters that recent two month weather proves such predictions are unreliable.
The minister's wife who testified in court says she had thirty homes in eight years. She notes she can relate to the Methodist preacher's daughter who claimed she was born along the south shore.
The voters of Wabash township chose Harry Maurer as supervisor, praising him as a thoroughly competent and successful business man who is "straight as a string." The record suggests he should be elected by a heavy majority.
The colonel says no circumstance will prompt his acceptance of a third term and he adds there are no strings to that declaration. He defines a circumstance as any condition or factor that could compel him to change his mind, and he views a string as any external influence or obligation attached to the pledge.
Fragmentary text notes desire to enter a protest against the cheapening of language and references to a Sunday paper and Sparta, with incomplete phrases about authors and timing. The readable fragments hint at critique of modern writing while mentioning a protest and a hero.
A 1644 Chinese uprising story centers on Wu Sankwei seeking revenge for a beautiful slave girl seized near Pekin. He mourns, murders his father, and allies with Manchus to oust Li, leading to the Manchu dynasty and the famous queue as a badge of mourning.
Indiana Congressman Barnhart leads opposition to parcels post provoking a Buffalo mail-order firm and its president to demand support. Barnhart questions the firm on taxes and public benefits in the Thirteenth District and rural market development.
James Daugherty of Casey visits Martinsville on business as forecasters predict more rain and snow midweek. Local ads list carnations, eggs, and farm notes. The report notes farmers sowing alfalfa, silos on several farms, and a death in Orange. A storm hit with 8 inches snow and subzero temperatures.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes Roosevelt faces a setback as North Dakota results dim his presidential bid. It argues Roose velt is an impossibility as a nominee and aims mainly to hamper Taft, questioning his preferred delegate selection method and lingering confidence in the steamroller approach.
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