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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
4
A collection of brief items notes bodies recovered from a dam wreck in Austin Pa and ten missing persons, criticism of military invention, a Chicago department store setting advertising records, and crime statistics. It mentions Cornelius Bass's death, the Lorimer case reopening, and judicial recall ideas amid political chatter.
Thursday at the state fair featured major announcements as Lt. Gov. Oglesby Attorney General Stead Secretary of State Rose and State Auditor McCullough declared plans to seek renomination.
Our Democratic friends face a crowded field with several announced candidates for governor. Samuel Alscha der Edward F. Donn Frank W Burton of Carlinville Ben F Caldwell of Chatham George Fithian of Newton and Elmore W. Hurst of Rock Island are among those listed.
The text outlines a U S Senate race to succeed Senator Cullom and mentions Dwight Smith as a candidate. It discusses unity efforts within the Republican party in Springfield and time to reconcile factions to save the party from internal discord and potential losses.
A historical recollection of the Tripoli war and its impact on U S foreign policy. Noting Bainbridge Eaton Decatur and Derne the piece reflects on the Barbary pirates and the 1801 1805 actions that earned respect for the American flag and the navy. It closes with a nod to postmaster concerns and newspaper reading value.
A Washington dispatch reports Postmaster General Hitchcock plans further experiments to test aeroplane mail routes. While promising for speed, experts warn the system cannot yet deliver urgent remittances or letters from coat pockets or across days of backlog, and a reliable timing for battery and service remains needed.
A tribute honors Ed ward R. Davis the railroad man and a 19 year old telephone operator for their courage during Austin flood warning efforts. The account contrasts Johnstown and Austin showing human sympathy over selfishness and notes local civic life and upcoming events and notices in Orange town.
Duane Shayy of south of Palestine reports a Saturday accident that killed one horse and damaged two, with burial dug for the animal. The remaining team was hitched to the dead horse to drag it to the hole, causing concern for surrounding witnesses.
Clark county residents are urged to improve roads cheaply this fall. Spread crude oil at about 75 cents per barrel on a sand cover to create an oil macadam surface that sheds water and compacts hard. Roads should be at least sixteen feet wide for effective use.
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