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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
2
Card of thanks is 25 cents and obituary poetry will not be published. Lodge resolutions on a member’s death cost 1.00. Announcements of entertainments with an admission fee are charged 0.05 per line. All communications are subject to editorial revision.
The Herald notes Joseph W. Wallace of Auburn township seeks the Democratic nomination for Clark County Sheriff. Melvin L. Behner will not seek the Treasurer nomination, remaining subject to the Democratic primary on Sept 9.
A Clark County Democrat exposes a growing “revenue only” wing in the party fueled by job seekers nationwide. The piece criticizes Gov Dunne and Sen Lewis for not appointing aspirants from the district, warns against the influence of Roger Sullivan, and describes the persistent chorus of disappointed applicants demanding office or revenue in exchange for loyalty.
The piece discusses Ed Poorman editor of the Mattoon Commercial Star now Mattoon postmaster. It notes a libel suit by Roger Sullivan for damages that was dismissed after Poorman published an apology and a controversial public stance that hinted at shifting political loyalties.
In the piece the author notes Sullivan is deemed unfit by some while others face a similar dilemma about their own positions. The quote expresses a harsh view of the predicament for editors and office holders.
Huerta’s grip weakens as constitutionalists seal off the north and U.S. ships hold coastal waters. Railways from the capital to key ports remain federal, while Mexico City faces rampant revolt and assassination fears. Federal troops retreat toward the capital as foreign diplomats demand an open battle with bombardment near the city.
Mt Carmel Republican claims the Dunne administration favors a fraudulent examination process for the county board in selecting a superintendent of highways. He cites Ar es Buchanan, an experienced engineer, being rejected while inexperienced candidates are advanced, alleging crookedness in Wabash county.
The Panama Canal scandal expands as John Burke former commissary manager in the canal zone is indicted by the federal grand jury on conspiracy to defraud and related offenses. Three Colon Panama provision dealers face indictments as Burke had been dismissed from service amid allegations he accepted gratuities from suppliers.
A magazine writer argues modern warfare is costly because recruiting soldiers is harder, not just because more soldiers are needed. He cites $15,000 per fatality in modern wars, $10,000 in the Balkan conflicts, $40,000 in the Boer War, and compares to $2.43 per life saved by Colonel Gorgas at the Panama Isthmus, contrasting war with sanitary progress.
The six month tariff experiment under President Wilson reduced revenues and boosted imports while exports fell. Customs receipts lagged last year despite rising finished goods imports. manufacturing materials imports fell less, while exports dropped sharply. Inflation in beef prices and higher foreign costs accompany the policy.
Judge Owens of Chicago orders the election board to bar voters from questionable hotels and dives in the First ward. He cancels all polling place contracts there and sets new locations to disfranchise floaters. The move targets Mc Kenna, Coupfin, and their aldermanic machine in a major political upheaval.
Postmasters report the release of a new postage stamp series in five denominations: 1, 9, 12, 20 and 30 cents. The stamps are designed for parcel postage and related postal use.
The new stamps share the same shape and size as the other ordinary stamp series of 1911, suggesting consistency in design. No further details on denomination or usage are provided in the fragment.
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