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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
4
The passage notes the sudden death of Stephen A Douglas, son of the wartime senator, at his Chicago home on a Saturday, while also alluding to political speculation about McBryan as a potential presidential heir and the impact of a longer campaign on the country.
A fragment warns that any man who sold his coin for 15 cents per bushel in 1896 should rethink before voting to lower current prices. The message ties past hardship to present political decisions.
A reader ponders political qualification by tracing it to Adam and humanity. They suggest Adam held most things, failed to seize one remaining, and ask if all people descend from him, implicating ancestral limits on power.
The excursion business neared closure on Saturday with rail officials calling it among the greatest seasons in railroad history. Just months earlier officials feared railroads would quit the excursion trade.
Leading business men in large cities and manufacturing centers express boisterous orders for delivery and believe that a Democratic ticket victory would stall the return of prosperity.
The proposal assures that no state funds will be used to pay bonds for a ship canal from Lockport to LaSalle. Income from water power over 20 years would cover bonds and expenses, leaving millions in the treasury. After bonds are paid, an annual income of 3,009,900 dollars would reduce taxpayer burden.
The piece contrasts Judge Parker and Tammany figures with William Jennings Bryan’s reform aims. It notes Murphy and Conners align with machine methods, McCarren backs monopolistic interests, while Bryan denounces trusts and corporate power. The text portrays a clash between reform rhetoric and political alliances.
The piece defends the Republican county slate chosen at a party primary and praises Judge Connelly as a man of integrity. It notes Emerson’s strong record as circuit clerk and emphasizes the need for lawful enforcement and taxpayer stewardship.
Rioters are arraigned and tried in Springfield but repeatedly acquitted, blamed on cowardice. The State Journal notes the danger of thinking jurors act out of fear, urging readers to consider their own position amid the tense public mood.
Governor Hughes contrasts political integrity with action, arguing the nation’s core issue is credibility of deeds. He asserts voters fault leaders by track record, not mere promises, and emphasizes results defining leadership in a values driven era.
He blends personal enjoyment with profitable instruction for his pupils through a method of teaching by correspondence, offering concise hard lessons that pair pleasure to himself with educational value for students.
A crisp assessment depicts the political system as running smoothly with well oiled gears. The piece highlights seamless coordination among factions and efficient operation across departments and officials.
The Wilkin field fire near the city Sunday started in the hedge rear where people played cards. A cigar lighter dropped a flaming match on dry grass, causing the blaze. Trespassing and gambling are cited as violations of law, with the death of a man linked to the incident.
Milo Reed Janney died at his mother's home in Marshall on Sunday night October 4 190S aged 27 years and 3 months after a long illness of consumption. Born July 1 1880 he lived in Marshall and Peoria and worked as an engraver and watchmaker before returning home in 1904 He married Hertha May Besser January 11 1905 and had a daughter Julia He had lived in Georgia and LaSalle Illinois and contracted pneumonia then tuberculosis He sought health in Colorado Springs and returned to Marshall in May this year His funeral was at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Father Ducey He is survived by his wife mother daughter a sister Mrs William Harrold and many relatives and friends
The piece critiques Bell for favoring temperance rhetoric while filling key committees with license allies. It argues Cannon’s record on liquor regulation makes him reliable, cites Littlefield’s open letter defending Cannon, and asserts Bell would disappoint temperance supporters if elected.
The Danville Commercial News accuses Democratic congressional candidate Bell of denying known facts such as the Knox report on interstate liquor regulation. The piece notes Bell’s neglect of national affairs while praising Republican Cannon and Knox. Local notes follow about visits and housekeeping events in Martinsville and nearby communities.
Fragmentary notice describes a stove set labeled Radiant Stewart offered as a bath room appliance. The readable bits indicate a sale listing with a price around 250, but details are incomplete.
A reform school boy reported seeing the murder at Mt Carmel and identifying Mrs Lucas and her son Jesse. Law enforcement moved quickly, arresting the son, about 25, and holding him at Lawrenceville jail. The missing man Showalter’s body had been found earlier in the river with no authorities’ clues until now. The report closes with a card of thanks from William Keevans’s family for community support during their bereavement.
Edgar county court asked to appoint a conservator for the estate of Mrs Indiana White Sell after she deeded real estate valued at 7000 and gave a 1100 check to the publishing company of the United Brethren church. West area property referenced amid turmoil. Miss Bessie Southcott of Paris sues the Big Four for 65000 damages from injuries in the Sanford explosion.
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