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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
2
The ticket lists Charles Evans Hughes of New York for president and Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana for vice president. The announcement identifies the two candidates and their home states.
The Clark County Democrat laments the state administration's extravagance and questions support for the re nominated ticket, suggesting it harms Democratic chances in the next Illinois election.
The Illinois primary shows a wide gap with Republicans ahead of Democrats by about 150,000 votes across Lowden Hull and Smith. Cook county returns favor Lowden, while downstate results boost his overall margin, suggesting a strong Republican showing in November. The Illinois Republicans are praised for a clean capable ticket. The piece notes Democratic opposition to Governor Dunne and comments on army and navy appropriations amid a world aflame.
The piece critiques Mr. Bryans and the Democratic campaign, arguing that his rhetoric inflates fears of war and urges restraint. It notes censorship expectations on his speeches, hints at positions he will avoid, and questions his political impact ahead of elections.
The piece compares Pasteur and Lister’s germ theory to the Panama Canal project as a first major antiseptic operation on Mother Earth. It argues decisive progress will extend to tropical regions, cleansing islands and finally the Amazon and Congo for useful work, while promoting Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. It notes past Lusitania era attitudes and current voter calm.
Southern newspapers denounce President Wilson and Congress for the railroad strike settlement. Critics in Augusta Richmond Greenville Charlotte Newport and Greensboro decry the move as a betrayal of principles. They warn it may hurt Wilson among Southern voters and question the labor vote strategy.
Cole and Cole of Marshall Illinois advertise coverage with the strongest companies at the lowest rates for farm and city property. Write or call for terms.
The speech asserts America first and urges preparedness without militarism. It condemns administration policy on Mexico, calls for action against Huerta and Villa, supports federal workers' compensation laws, and endorses votes for women. The speaker stresses unity, a restored Lincoln era stance, and opposition to foreign plots.
Excerpt from Mr Hughes' acceptance speech criticizes the United States for deploying nearly all regular troops and the entire national guard to the Mexican border. He notes guardsmen were kept at peace strength and ill prepared, with raw recruits, lack of equipment, and insufficient transportation.
A Port land Maine address quotes Mr. Hughes urging officials to resist pressure and insist on due process, arguing government must legislate before investigation and not yield to force. The speaker contrasts this with American doctrine and calls for principled steadiness.
A sweeping New York City strike threatens to paralyze business as unions leverage perceived power following the surrender of the president and Congress to labor. Organizers push broad demands, while critics warn of excessive leverage and disruption.
Public notice in Clark County Illinois warns Will Manhart that an attachment issued in the 1916 case of Wm. T. Hollenbeck vs. Will Manhart requires appearance at the Clark County Circuit Court. If Manhart fails, judgment will be entered against him and attached property sold to cover $225.70 and costs.
Notice to heirs and distributees that on October 2 1916 the administrator will present his final report to the Clark County Court at Marshall Illinois and seek discharge from duties. Attorneys Scholfield & Scholfield.
The Terre Haute Star highlights its daily AP news and rural delivery, while the Marshall Herald touts broader home news, correspondence, and special content. It promotes a clubbing offer uniting city daily and county weekly subscriptions at a reduced combined price.
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