Republican ticket and county announcements
The Republican ticket lists Hughes for President and Fairbanks for Vice President. Announcements note Dr. R. B. Boyd as a candidate for County Coroner, Harry Prust for Circuit Clerk, and Arthur Poorman for State's Attorney, each subject to the Republican primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
R. B. Boyd
Casey
Harry Prust
West Union
Arthur Poorman
Marshall
Clark County
Carley to Seek Circuit Clerk Seat in Republican Primary
Joseph L. Carley of Marshall announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk subject to the Republican primary on September 13. He vies to win the party nomination and advance to the election.
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Joseph L. Carley
Marshall
Uncle Joe Cannon Loses Nerve and Quits Fight
The piece rails at Joseph Cannon for aging and bowing to railroad influence over the Adamson eight hour law. It accuses him of forgetting duty to his constituency and surrendering to organized labor in Danville, claiming his days of fighting are over.
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Joe” Cannon
Danville
Joe
Eight Hour Bill Passes Amid Labor Pressure
Critics call the rapid enactment a cowardly surrender by Congress and a dangerous precedent. The Chicago Tribune and Chicago News condemn the move as partisan cowardice and a move toward force over reason, while the St. Louis Globe-Democrat labels it the most pusillanimous act in American legislative history.
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Wilson
The
Chicago Tribune
United States
Congress
Chicago News
Heself
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
American Congress
Legislative despatch condemns rush to action
The speaker denounces the United States Congress for surrendering deliberation under executive pressure. He argues radical, possibly unconstitutional laws were rushed through without weighing justice or consequences. Senator Sherman warns against legislation bought by fear and insists no one should be bought by special interests.
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United States
Ilinois
Sherman
Illinois Blue Book praised as encyclopedic record of state
The Illinois Blue Book issued by Secretary Stevenson is hailed as a comprehensive compilation. It covers Illinois history from territory to statehood, constitutions, elections, government offices, judiciary, education, industry, unions, and a catalog of state charities and newspapers. It also highlights accounts of military history and the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Stevenson
Ilinois
State University
State Normals
Illinois National Guard
Public Utilities Commission
Farmers’ Institute
State Federation of Labor
General Assembly
Greek King Constantine Abdicates Amid Pro German Opposition
King Constantine I resigns the Greek throne amid anti German sentiment and pro Allied calls. He fled Athens after abdication last Friday, crown prince George to succeed. Constantine had reigned since March 18, 1913 after George I’s assassination in Saloniki.
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Constantine
Greece
George
Athens
Constantine I
George I
Saloniki
Leipsic
Germany
Sophia
Turkey
Cobinct
Venizelos
Boys In Blue Uniforms Rise In Respect And Duty
A brief feature notes the growing respect for police and their khaki uniforms as symbol of service. It reflects public sentiment about law enforcement attire and its association with duty.
Foley Honey and Tar Trial Package advertisement
A promotional slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co. Chicago containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Enclose 5 cents with name and address for delivery. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley &Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Unparalleled Extravagance in Sixty-Fourth Congress Spending
The long session will likely total 1.7 billion in appropriations, nearly half a billion more than the Civil War era. By end of the Sixty-third Congress appropriations stood at 2.231 billion, 177 million higher than the last Republican Congress. If this session mirrors the long session, total funding could reach 3.4 billion, with 30,000 new offices costing 40 million annually, prompting calls to return to economy and cut useless offices as urged in the Baltimore platform.
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United States
Boys In Blue
Kansas City
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Gen. Sherman
Sixty-fourth Congress
Baltimore
Kidney Trouble Relief Cited by Arkansas Man
Ten years of kidney trouble left T. F. Hutchinson of Little Rock worried and hopeless until five boxes of Foley Kidney Pills restored health. The patient credits the remedy with driving out aches and rheumatism and returning him to full well being. Sold everywhere.
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T. F. Hutchinson
Little Rock
Ark
Foley
A Sad Fiasco On National Guard Border Misuse
The piece denounces the National Guard mobilization as a doomed invasion of Mexico and critiques border politics. It argues the guardsmen face harsh summer camps and questions the legal framework enabling such actions. It also notes cost misallocation to Texas New Mexico and Arizona without delivering border security.
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Mexico
National Guard
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Border policing by local men tied to National Guard camps
A review notes border communities are policed by local men fit for duty. It argues the indefinite retention of the National Guard in Southwestern camps lacks a satisfactory explanation.
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Fly
National Guard
Stop the First Cold with Dr King’s New Discovery
For 47 years the soothing antiseptic balms in Dr King's New Discovery have healed coughs and relieved congestion. Both young and old testify to its effectiveness for coughs and colds. Buy a bottle today at your druggist for 50c.
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Dr. King
Wage Increases Debated Amid Arbitration Stance
The text argues against blaming workers for seeking rightful wage gains while condemning coercion and confiscation. It emphasizes fair arbitration as the proper route to higher pay and warns against aggressive methods.
Public notice of attachment issued in Clark County court
Writ of attachment issued by the Circuit Court of Clark County against Will Manhart for $226.70 at the suit of Wm. T. Hollenbeck. Manhart must appear by November 13, 1916, else judgment and sale of attached property to cover costs will follow. Clerk Jay Swern. Scholfield & Scholfield, attorneys.
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State of Illinois
Clark County
Circuit Court of
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Will Manhart
Circuit Court
Marshall
A. D
Jay Swern
Scholfield & Scholfield, Plitfi’s Attys
Administrator's Notice in Clark County Estate
Cyrus E. Dancey named Administrator of Susan Smith estate in Clark County Illinois. He will appear at the Clark County Court in Marshall for the November Term on the first Monday to adjust claims. Creditors should present claims and debtors pay promptly. Dated September 5, 1916. Attorney: Wm. T. Hollenbeck.
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Susan Smith
Clark
Minois
Clark County
Marshall
A. D
James W. Bartmass
Illinois
Notice of Publication Chancery Clark County 1916
In Clark County Circuit Court Illinois noticesare issued for non residence defendants in multiple chancery matters. Affidavits of non residence for Don Hathaway Euphemia J Hensley Rebecca E Pennell and Ornetta Evans prompt returnable dates in November 1916. The notice warns that failure to appear will result in a decree against them. Also notices relay sale of Wm C Barlow estate realty by executor Landon L Barlow at Marshall on Sept 16 1916 with terms including half cash and future installment notes. Administrative notices set November term for James W Bartmass estate with claims to be presented and debts settled.
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Timots
Clark
C. Funk
Mary Lindsey
Ella Funk
T. W. Lindsey
Charles Lindsey
Robert Lindsey
George Lindsey
Nettie Smith
Don
Nettle Smith
Circuit Court
Don Hathaway
Marshall
Ilinois
Jay Swen
Cipsric
Everett Connelly
State of
Clark County
Renzo Murphy
Euphemia J. Hensley
Rebecca E. Pennell
Oraetta Evans
Thomas Seaton
Wellington Murphy
Daniel R. Murphy
Oreatta Evans
Rebecca EB. Pennell
Ornetta Evans
Jay Swern
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
County Court
Illinois
Landon L. Barlow
Wm. C. Barlow
A. D
Auburn
Iiinois
Cos Landon L. Barlow
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Marshall Herald
Charles scoTyTy
Mar
AMY Communications
HE ‘Herald
Pach Broa
Cannon
Cyrus E. Dancey
Admr
Atty
Richard J. Barr
Joliet
Greenoligi
Atty Ae
Aness
Trentman Land Co
Beacon Building
Wichita, Kans
Dulaney
Harry B. Dulaney
B. Bryan
Cashier
J. R. Burnett
W.P
Frank W. Greenough
E. M. Duncan Harry
W. B. Scholfield
Edwin Booth Dulaney
Europe
Orient
George H. Wilson
Quincy, Ilinois
Attorney General
Sullins’ Hospital
Maiden. Lane
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