Local Ticket Listing For Public Officials
A voter guide lists candidates for key offices including President William Howard Taft Governor Charles S. Deneen Congressman Joseph G. Cannon State Senator John R. Hamilton State Representative Wl. T. Hollenbeck D. B. Muller Circuit Clerk Daniel Emerson State's Attorney Arthur Poorman Coroner Harry Prust Surveyor William M. Andrews.
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William Howard Taft
Charles S. Deneen
Joseph G. Cannon
John R. Hamilton
Wl. T. Hollenbeck
D. B. Muller
Daniel Emerson
Arthur Poorman
Harry Prust
William M. Andrews
It Is to Laugh at Township and County Change
A reader ridicules arguments for consolidating township units into county governance. The piece predicts defeat of a county organization, arguing voters resist change and officials fear loss of power. It draws parallels with Tammany Hall and cites Roosevelt Wilson Taft reciprocity debates. A poem about patches on pants closes the column.
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Clark County
New York
Tammany
The Wisdom of Lincoln and Deafness Cure
An essay argues that ambitious leaders will seek power and may threaten republics unless united under law. It notes Lincoln’s warning about towering ambition and the dangers of enslaving or freeing people depending on rulers. Also an ad claims Fall’s Catarrh Cure and related remedies cure deafness via constitutional means.
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Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Congress
Tribe of the
Eagle
Alexander
Caesar
Napoleon
Fioll
J. Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Marshall residents rally behind county candidates and oil men
A Marshall merchant and Mr Orthwein of the Ohio Co. praised the Herald coverage of county candidates. They argued no gain from personalities, urged local pride, and predicted closer ties between oil workers and Marshall settlers as younger residents marry and remain, boosting the city.
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Herald
Marshall Merchant
Why He Quit. A homely tale of quitting drink.
A Martinsville reader recounts a man who quit drinking after a bizarre episode in which he imagined a yellow dog appeared after overeating beans and other foods. The story frames the quitter’s motivation as fear and memory of the dog.
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D. L. Hackney
Martinsville
Ainene
Swing of the Tide to Taft in New York
The New York Times backs Woodrow Wilson for president while reports say old and young Republicans are returning to Taft. The Mines statement notes Republican vitality returning as progressives falter and Roosevelt’s radicalism alienates supporters. Mrs J C McClure recalls relying on the Herald.
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Paris
Canada
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Tariff Board
Gov. Wilson
Champ Clark
Democratic House
United States
Taft
Congress
Wilson
New York
New York Times
Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Republican Party
Clapp Committee Inquiry Sparks Roosevelt Inquiry Question
The Paris News notes confusion over why the Clapp investigating committee pursues Roosevelt while not interrogating other candidates. The piece highlights the committee chair Clapp as a leading Bull Moose figure and questions the committee’s motives amid a sudden rebuke to Senator Dixon.
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Paris
Clapp
Roosevelt
Dixon
Comittee
Bull Moose
Betting odds shift as Roosevelt slips in early election wagering
Odds show Taft at 3 to 1 against and Wilson at 2 to 1 in favor, with Roosevelt fading after the national convention and campaign reports. Wall Street wagers widen to 4 to 1 against Taft and 7 to 1 against Roosevelt, while Taft gains due to prosperity and campaign setbacks.
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New York
Ting
Gotham
Roosevelt
Pes _Patt
Wilson
Taft
Wall Street
Engine crank reverses injuring Mrs. Olive Douglas
Mrs Olive Douglas sustained a bruised wrist on Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Clem Wilson while attempting to crank a gasoline engine powering a washing machine. The crank reversed and struck her wrist with a severe blow.
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Oliver, IL
Olive Douglas
Clem Wilson
Young Bride Nellie Meloon Sets Teen Marriage Record
Nellie Meloon, 16, of Terre Haute, wed Bell Jones, 21, in a Tuesday ceremony officiated by Judge Daniel V. Dayton. The county clerk shows a license issued to the couple amid consent from Helen V. Melon, mother of the bride. The bride says she was divorced two years earlier at age 14.
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Nellie Meloon
Terre Haute
Bell Jones
Helen V. Melon
Daniel V. Dayton
Electric Bitters touted as cure for indigestion
A health notice claims Electric Bitters restore appetite and vitality, toning the stomach to cure indigestion. It cites Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln Nebraska recovering after six bottles and claims the product has helped thousands. Price 50c at Carl Taubeneck.
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Michael Hessheimer
Lincoln
Neb
Carl Taubeneck
Correction to Horse Show Prize Winners List
A correction notes errors in last week’s Horse Show prize list. In three classes the first place results should read General Purpose Stallions Buel Morris first Those Griffin second Sweenstakes Stallions Buel Morris first Georgia Lee second Edwin Arford second.
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Buel Morris
Griffin
Sweenstakes
Mrs Paul Wehbling Recovers With Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs Paul Wehbling of 316 Smith et Peoria Illinois suffered kidney and bladder trouble with backache and hip pain. She also faced nervousness dizziness and worsening health until Foley Kidney Pills eased her symptoms and she now recommends them. Sold at City Drug Store.
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Paul Wehbling
Smith
Peoria
Foley
City
Notice of Final Settlement in David Nicol Estate
State of Illinois Clark County notices the final settlement of the estate of David Nicol. Administratrix Saran Nicol will appear on November 4, 1912, at the county court in Marshall Illinois to be discharged from duties. Residents may attend and oppose the application. Everett Copneally, Atty. 42.2
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Mlchnois
Clark County
David Nicol
Marshall
Saran-c. Nicol
Everett Copneally
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THE
Marshall Herald
W. Meyers
Chicago
the Herald
Cleveland
Wisdom OF
Werald
Georgia Lee
Edwin
Arford
Wexhave
Algo
Wabash
John Marvin
Marshall, Illinois
Enterprise Flour
Fered
Williams & Gwin
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