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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
2
A partisan editorial argues for Taft and against Roosevelt, claiming tariffs for protection and prosperity under Taft and condemning Roosevelt's inconsistency. It warns that if Wilson wins, hard times threaten Clark County with lower wages, foreclosures, and limited education for children, urging voters to back Taft to preserve prosperity.
An editorial argues that opposing Roosevelt may invite future criticism and warns voters in Clark county to decide between Taft with tranquility, Roosevelt with riot, or Wilson with woe, implying political consequences of Roosevelt’s candidacy.
A correspondent asks if President Taft is personally to blame for prosperity, and the reply says no. The piece argues that prosperity rests with the party system, not individuals, and that the campaign centers on whether the Republican or Democratic party will win, not whether Taft or Wilson should be president.
The excerpt cites Woodrow Wilson describing the 1893 1896 downturn, with Dr O Wilson noting poverty unemployment and charity actions. It recalls Coxeys Army and Cleveland treasury strains including 87000000 in gold overseas and bond sales, then asserts the 1897 Republican rise ended the crisis and warns a Wilson or Roosevelt return to those days.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises Hall's Catarrh Cure and mentions other remedies, patents issued to Illinois clients, and testimonials for Foley Kidney Pills.
The Republican nominee Cornelius J Doyle is described as a capable lawyer and hard worker with a long public service record. He served as city attorney and mayor of Greenfield and rose from parole agent to Secretary of the State Board of Arbitration and Insurance Department general attorney before becoming State Fire Marshal. He filled the Rose term as Secretary of State and has maintained high efficiency and revenue focus in office.
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