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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
3
The article reviews the Democratic primary struggle with Stringer and Sullivan, notes the Progressive party’s weak organization, and questions stance on Panama Canal tolls amid wartime. It highlights Wilsonian pledges and local partisan bias affecting coverage and results.
The Republicans of Clarke County are congratulated on a strong county ticket placed in the field on Wednesday. The large turnout in the primary shows broad party expression with a strong Democratic vote reflecting local contest interest. The ticket is well distributed and appears ready to contest all county nominees.
Dr. Coolley, who battled for Republican influence against Cannon, now backs the ticket. He notes his lack of organization and appeals directly to the people, calling his effort a one-man fight that earned broad regard.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports Democratic lawmakers facing discouragement after Wilson era policies and tariff battles. It notes blowback from canal tolls and other reforms, plus pressure from the Chicago machine on Illinois race outcomes and the fight between downstate and Cook County interests.
Illinois politics swirl around Roger Sullivan’s United States Senate bid as supporters in the Dunne Harrison Lewis faction push for influence while Bryan refrains. President’s neutrality questioned amid confounding patronage claims and post election reactions. Senator Lewis backs the nominee but Bryan’s stance remains unresolved, signaling a tense party division and wary public scrutiny. Wardens seek broader public aid to enforce new game and fish laws, warning that enforcement hinges on citizen cooperation amid rare prosecutions and a complex season schedule.
Dr Coolley states the Republican party leads the Eighteenth district and affirms unwavering support for Mr Cannon. He says he supported Cannon in every campaign since he became a voter and will assist his election, adhering to party principles and accepting the majority rule. He pledges loyalty to the entire Republican ticket in November.
Fragmented editorial remarks condemn a proposed hundred million dollar tax as wasteful and criminal while attacking profligate spending in Congress. An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound soothes coughs, noting a Texas man walked fifteen miles to buy it for children’s relief amid croup and bronchial coughs.
A historical overview traces the development of Greenwich Observatory time from its 239 year origin, detailing the meridian quarrel, Paris 1680 decision to Ferro, and the shift to Greenwich by English speaking nations. It notes the adoption of standardized zones, the 1883 time regulation, and future wireless time verification via naval signals.
Fragmented OCR describes a moody noble with violent temper alongside a London Chronicie praise of a brave administrator. It then shifts to a Terre Haute ad for Fall and Winter men and boys clothing from top brands, to be sold retail in a large corner building at Wabash Avenue and Fifth Street starting morning.
For 30 years Sam Goodman’s name stood for quality in Terre Haute clothing. The 1915 fashion sale offers over 5000 garments at half price as the business passes to local buyers. Men’s suits and overcoats, usually 10 to 13.50, drop to around 6.85 and 3.95 with many items labeled at half price. Sale begins in the morning with heavy fleece underwear and boys’ suits deeply discounted.
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