Republican delegates sought for 1906 Illinois district convention
The Republican voters of seven counties in Illinois Fourteenth district are urged to send delegates to a convention on August 24 1906 in Hushnell to nominate a candidate for congress to fill the Marsh death vacancy and conduct other business The basis of representation is per votes cast with county totals listed Hancock Henderson Mercer McDonough Rock Island Warren and others Delegates required 62 County committees to call conventions August 16 1905 and primaries August 11 12 or both as decided by each county committee By order Republican congressional committee J Crawford Chn Geo Rankin Sec
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Fourteenth Congressional District
Illinois
Hushnell
Congress
Benjamin F Marsh
Pe Raidegate
Roosevelt
United States
Hancock
Henderson
Mercer
McDonough
Rock Island
Warren
Republican Congressional Committee
Allen is Eminently Qualified for Congress Nomination
The county backs Allen for Congress as endorsements grow. Moline support solid boosts his convention chances, though towns must keep up the effort to secure delegates. Dispatch predicts he will win a strong majority with over two hundred delegates if the work continues.
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Arlen
Covention
Allen i Lage
Emaatry
All
Garg
Cate
Ever Township
Republican Caucuses in Rock Island County Delegates Counted
Republican voters of Rock Island County are asked to select delegates to the county convention at the Rock Island courthouse on August 6 1905 at 1 pm for 41 delegates to the congressional convention at Bushnell Illinois on August 4 1905. Representation based on township delegates plus votes for Theodore Roosevelt. Secretary K R ghler signed.
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Rock Island
Court House
Bushnell
Illinois
Theodore Roosevelt
Allen Likely to Win County Nomination in Coming Caucuses
The article notes growing support for Mr Allen across townships. Voters praise his fairness and the favorable opinion among acquaintances. Campaigners are urged to redouble efforts to secure the county nomination before the caucuses next August.
Searle Allen Campaign Feud Faces Public Scrutiny
The letter discusses personal attacks in the race for Congress, contrasting Searle and Allen. It cites Searle’s speeches printed in the Rock Island Union, questions on party principles, and differences over the Republican platform from 1904. It notes Allen’s consistent alignment with party planks and Searle’s claim of being a different type of Republican, urging voters to weigh records.
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Seunrle
Congress
Searle
Allen
Thieria
Jen
Rock Island Union
Republican Party
Chicago
Philippines
Mr Allen
Mr Searle
Panama Canal
Alien
Mr Alien
Rock Island County Aims for Large Convention Majority
A county faction urges rapid work to secure a strong convention majority to show district support for Mr. Allen. The call emphasizes decisive action to project Rock Island County’s backing and influence.
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Rock Island County
Mr. Allen
Campaign aim to win support for McAllen for congress
The dispatch outlines a campaign to acquaint voters with McAllen and persuade them he is the proper choice for Congress. It emphasizes showing his qualifications and convincing doubters that he should receive the delegation from the district.
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Congress
McAllen
Pure Food Laws and Adulteration in North Daxeta
The state food commissioner must biannually analyze all foodstuffs and publish reports in county newspapers so the public can avoid adulterated goods. Many items such as jellies and dried apples are noted as inferior, though Illinois’ law shows progress if enforcement and non political focus improve.
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North Daxeta
Hlinois
Peaceful settlement urged for Swedish Norwegian split
The Swedish and Norwegian peoples show strong good sense as the riksdag accepts a committee report favoring a peaceful separation. The plan, now near certainty, involves a measured division with agreed knowledge by both sides.
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Riksdag
Shortage of skilled workers hits Sterling and Moline
A Sterling paper reports a dearth of masons carpenters and tradesmen delaying new building projects contractors say they cannot secure enough labor to finish contracts on time Similar shortages echo in Moline where a local contractor has advertised in five Iowa cities with no takers indicating widespread difficulty in staffing construction work for factories and homes
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Sterling
Iowa
Growth of US Commerce Brings Large Trade Surplus
An analysis notes that the United States runs a substantial trade surplus with foreign nations, earning over four hundred million dollars annually and about four thousand million over eight years under Republican policies. The influx funds national debt payments and fuels domestic manufacturing and farming, with Deere & Co achieving record output. The boom supports farmers selling high priced goods and workers through increased demand.
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United States
Deere & Co
Moline
Tariff Policy Debate On Trade And Revenue Impacts
The discussion questions wholesale changes toward a revenue tariff rather than protectionist aims. It notes potential modifications in schedules and reciprocity in noncompetitive articles while stressing that broad shifts away from protective aims are hard to comprehend.
Mor ton trims salary to eighty thousand dollars
The Galesburg Mail notes Paul Morton reduced his salary as president of the Equitable Assurance society from one hundred thousand to eighty thousand dollars. It argues this shows his sincerity in strengthening the society, though editors doubt the impact of the cut.
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The
Galesburg Mail
Paul Morton
Equitable Assurance Society
Discouraging Autos A New Speed Enforcement Idea
Evanston police test a tire puncture method to stop speeding motorists. Bullet punctures tires when drivers refuse to stop, halting vehicles. While few speeders in Moline, overall compliance remains essential, as even sixty mph is deadly in crowded streets.
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Evanston
Hancock
Los Angeles
Moline
Sixth Avenue
Cornstalk Paper: Prospects of a Wood Substitute
The piece notes strong belief that cornstalks could yield commercially viable paper as forests exhaust. Experiments claim costs of twenty to twenty five dollars per ton, with over a hundred thousand dollars spent on machinery. If proven, cornstalk paper may replace wood pulp in future industrial use.
WaTRIA Fare avec Rinags ae ae ee Geen Acie
Newspaper notes the development of the industry with an emphasis on events and progress described by the publisher.
The Presidents Fame and Roosevelt in Peace Efforts
A reflective opinion praising Theodore Roosevelt for ending world war hosts by uniting two warring nations. It credits his leadership, earnestness, and global respect, arguing only a powerful nation could back his efforts and that no European king could match his influence.
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Whias
Russia
Roosevelt
Movement
Europe
Searle Allen clash on republican types in Rock Island ward talk
Report from Rock Island’s First ward meeting notes Mr Searle and Mr Allen as representing different republican strands. It cites 1800 convention remarks and contrasts private opinion with caucus guidance, reflecting differing views within the party and questions about alignment with district sentiment.
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Rock Island Union
Searle
Rock Island
Allen
Cleveland
Bryan
Township Committee Motions Go Unused in County Plan
A fragmented passage discusses county committee actions and township primary election options. It notes motions may be made but were dropped, with authority resting in township committees to proceed as they see fit. The statement credits Mr Kohler's rulings as just and emphasizes autonomy of township committees.
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Koniee Ful Muledeuiats
Liz
Teiniarion Aa
Kohler
Rte
Mississippi Governor Vardaman Seeks U S Senate Seat
The Mississippi governor, a colorful figure, campaigns for the U S Senate promising to repeal the fifteenth amendment to curb Negro suffrage. He attacked Negro education, eliciting strong reactions, and his stance sparked clashes but his leadership reduced Mississippi lynchings. He compares himself to Tillman and begins early since Senate seats are occupied until 1911.
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Vardaman
Mississippi
Heyern Rae
Gace
Senate
Tillman
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