Republican Delegates Named for Illinois Fourteenth District Convention
The Republican voters across the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois are urged to send delegates to a convention on August 24 1905 in Bushnell to nominate a candidate for Congress to fill the late Benjamin F Marsh's seat and handle other business. Representation is by one delegate per 200 votes or major fraction thereof for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904 with county tallies showing Hancock Mercer Henderson Warren and others contributing delegates. County conventions are set for August 15 1905 and primaries or caucuses to select delegates for August 11 12 or both depending on county decisions.
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Fourteenth Congressional District
Illinois
Bushnell
Congress
Benjamin F Marsh
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Rock Island County
Court House
Rock Island
Illnois
Ninols
Searle
Bearle
Eharpis
Walla
Big Eileevand
Horgan
Dean Cole Marah
Cottkress
Mr. Beatie
Marsh
Thas
Republican Caucuses Set for Rock Island County Delegates
The Rock Island County Republican voters vote Aug 11 in Moline South Moline and Rock Island to select delegates for the county convention Aug 15 at the Rock Island courthouse. Delegates total 41 to the congressional convention in Bushnell. The county plan assigns one at large per township and one per 265 votes plus fractions over 12 from Roosevelt 1904 results.
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Andalusia
Black Hawk
Buffalo Prairie
Port Byron
Canoe Creek
Rock
Coal Valley
Coe
Cordova
Drury
Bigington
Hampton
Rural
R. Island
The Dispatch Defends Its Political Critique Of Mr Allen
The Dispatch argues that personal attacks target character, not public views. It defends revealing a candidate’s party record and public utterances to inform voters. It asserts scrutiny of Mr Geatle is limited to his public statements and political deeds.
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Allen
Geatle
Ion
Searle Allen clash over nomination tactics in Rock Island
The account cites Mr Searle’s claim he will not run by buying support and questions Mr Allen’s alleged attempt to “buy” him. It notes Searle’s open fight plan, the Rock Island city committee dispute over election board appointments, and contrasts Allen’s nonattendance at Moline caucus with Searle’s active committee role.
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Searle
Allen
Rock Island
Eity Committee
City Committee
Moline
Unclear OCR Charade Reflects Local Ballot Scene
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a political ballot setting with names like Frank Altén and Charles Searle. Mentions voters choosing a party line and private opinions. Details are incomplete and unreadable.
Manufactures Made Here Could Boost U S Industry
An analysis of imported articles shows at least 600 million dollars worth might be produced domestically for profit. Proponents argue a higher tariff or measures at a Chicago conference could shift production home, expand factories, raise wages, and keep wealth within the United States.
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United States
Chicago
The Gambling Habit and Law Enforcement
The piece argues gambling harms and notes Missouri state law banning bookmaking. It cites Governor Folk enforcing race track closures in St Louis county and Cleveland Mayor Johnson enforcing liquor and betting laws. It concludes officials can compel law obedience with resolve and backbone.
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Missouri
Folk
Delmar
St. Louis
Cleveland
Johnson
Governor Folk
Editor Browne Named to Illinois Civil Service Board
Governor Deneen appoints J Stanley Browne, an acclaimed Democratic editor from a strong Republican county, to the state civil service board. Browne’s career includes protestations for civil service reform, party loyalty, and key organizing work for Yates in Winnebago county. He aims to advance merit-based state institutions.
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Deneen
J. Stanley Browne
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Yates
Winnebago County
Lowden
Browne
Fever and State Rights in Yellow Fever Crisis
An editorial argues that Louisiana’s request for federal control of yellow fever exposes weaknesses in state sovereignty. It notes tensions between states and the federal government during epidemics and warns against political maneuvering that could worsen public health efforts.
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Louisiana
United States
Union
Federalism versus a strong central government quoted
The excerpt discusses the balance of federal and state powers, arguing the Constitution won't greatly expand federal authority. It notes state rights as a barrier, possible limited federal powers, and mentions marriage and divorce regulation as a potential concession. It references Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian viewpoints on government strength.
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Utah
Jeffersoriains
Hamilton
Searle’s Claims Versus Actions Stir Local Debate
The Rock Island Union questions Mr. Searle’s stance on political trades and nominations. It contrasts his professed belief in untrammeled public choice with accusations he once demanded half the delegates and city committee appointees to back his people. The piece notes alleged selective knowledge of state-appointed officials and raises doubt about consistency between rhetoric and behavior.
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Rock Island Union
Searle
Rock Island
Allen
Gemandea
A Game of Bluff in Russian Peace Talks
The Russian press pushes a bluffing posture on peace terms, insisting on no concession until victory and claiming the czar’s favor. They warn of continued war as Russia hardens its defenses while Japan fields a larger army and achieves skirmish success, demoralizing Russian forces. The pundits predict limited agreement, with Sabahens’ terms likely to be accepted with minimal change.
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Russia
Riuneid Ommot
Veterans Vote Rights Debate Hits Constitutional Grounds
A discussion on whether veterans who served in the war should retain voting rights under current law. Proponents argue the Constitution should protect veteran suffrage, noting many veterans are incapacitated at home and deserve to vote despite potential legal hurdles. They claim the country would change laws to preserve this right.
Yale Plans Endowed Chair of Forestry Amid Lumbermen Push
The National Lumbermen association backs a Yale initiative to create a 160000 endowment for a new chair in applied forestry with future expansion planned. They warn forests are vanishing and discuss free lumber trade and state scrutiny of timber cutting as possible preservation methods.
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Yale College
J Department of Applied Forestry
National Lumbermen’s Association
Lumberman's Association
Canada
Krow
Alt Dovaregerd
Jalonia
Naval balance shift with Russian ships joining Japp forces
The article notes a growing naval balance with Japp forces aided by added Russian warships from various classes. It suggests the Japanese fleet could leverage a sea route if Russia’s fleet could traverse the ocean, confirming strategic concerns about the Baltic coast and broader naval power.
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Baltia
Mhade
Japan
Russia
Dank
Searle’s Vagar ies as Opposed to Congress Nomination
The piece argues C J Searle lacks consistent Republican faith citing his 1906 convention refusal to speak and his claim to private opinions. It questions whether his public stance aligns with voters and lists issues like tariff the Philippine question and the treaty of 1898. Supporters and critics debate if Searle represents constituents or pursues personal whims.
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Dispatch
C.J. Searle
Pat
Republi
Lig
Searle Ar
Congress
Sedrle
Philippines
United States
Searle’s Shifting Political Path Through 1890s Campaigns
Fragmentary notes recount Searle’s shifting ties in 1890s politics. The text mentions campaigns for state attorney, party losses and returning to factional alignments, plus mention of named figures like Horgan and Marsh amid a volatile party landscape.
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