Bible in Schools Debate Threatens Protestant Loss
The Illinois supreme court ruling against Bible reading in public schools stirs Protestant worry that Christian instruction in public education will decline. The piece argues Catholics already fund Catholic schooling and Catholics will grow, while Protestants risk waning without parochial schools. It calls for parental oversight of daughters in city life and urges stronger action against the white slave traffic at its roots.
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Chris Hanity
Moline
Swan
Wil
M Rockefeller Jr
America
How Do They Stand on County Local Option
Downs in Quincy the Whig asks candidates for the Thirty third senator district to state their positions on county local option Chicago representation minority representation nomination of more candidates for the legislature waterpower bond issue civil service law corrupt practices act regulation of utilities and civil reforms The Dispatch urges open declarations for voters as to legislative timber and alignment with Peoria conference demands.
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Quincy
Whig
Springfield
Gulf Deep Waterway
Peoria
Chicago
Landee
Dunning
Cookounty
Landes
Three incumbents seek renomination in Thirty-Third district
In a slate of announcements Frank A. Landee declares for renomination to the state senate subject to Republican primaries September 1. Representatives Thomas Campbell of South Rock Island and Frank Abbey of Biggsville Henderson county announce candidacy for renomination to the lower house. Campbell and Abbey have each served two two year terms, serving alongside Landee in the Senate and forming a co operating trio over four years in the Thirty third senatorial district.
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Frank A. Landee
Senate
Thomas Campbeil
South Rock Island
Frank Abbey
Biggsville
Henderson County
Ike Wisze
Messrs
Camptell
Abbey
House
Landes
Landee
Legislatere
Campbel and Abbey Backed for State Legislature
A Prairie Sentinel endorsement praises Campbel of South Rock Island for sixty years in his present home and eight years on the Rock Island county board, plus a four year treasurership. Abbey of Biggsville is lauded for supporting reform on convict labor and road building, aligning with Senator Landee and Campbell on key issues.
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Campbel
South Rock Island Township
Khastrest
Rock Island County
Campbell
Landee seeks renomination to Illinois state senate
Frank A. Landee announces candidacy again for the state senate subject to Republican primary voters on Sept 15. The recall highlights his Springfield record including work on the two cent fare bill and commission form government, plus his stance to curb Chicago dominance and his key roles in charitable institutions and state asylums legislation.
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Frank A. Landee
Senate
Senator Landee
Springfield
Landee
Committee On Railroads
Deneen
Illinois
Senator Landes' long service praised in tribute
A memorial tribute highlights Senator Landes for his work in Illinois politics. It notes his role in passing the pure food law, securing funding for hospitals and the psychopathic sanitarium, advancing education and occupational disease studies, and boosting agricultural and state university appropriations. Born in Sweden in 1862, Landes had a career in railroads and commerce before entering politics.
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Landes
Tha Idw
Retail Merchants’ Association Committee
Why Not Believe Him and Roosevelt’s Return
A reader contemplates President Roosevelt returning home and urges letting him pursue his own path without political roles. The piece notes Roosevelts popularity, his bold leadership, and contrasts with Taft while debating public reaction this Fourth of July season.
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Roosevelt
Roosevel
Goodes
Clal
Rooseved
Taft
Taft Na
Bonsevel
Roosevelt plans private leave after seven years in office
The text suggests Roosevelt will retire from the presidency after years of strenuous service. He intends to remain a private citizen for a period, leaving the decision to the American people and his mounting public support. The excerpt hints at public enthusiasm boosting his influence, with speculation about continued Roosevelt influence in publications.
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Roosevelt
Mabenss
Bute Bee’ Beck
Gale Niteen
Citinet
Outlook
Taft Era Shines In Congress Record Despite Criticism
Republicans tout the session as the most effective since the Civil War with broad general legislation and a new tariff law. Democrats concede its impact while highlighting costs, comparing government expenses under Taft to Cleveland and other predecessors.
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Taft
Cleveland
The Bad Trust and the Grocers' Octopus
The Washington Post opines on Nelson Dingley’s vision of a good trust and compares it to a hostile grocers' association accused by the Justice Department of extorting retailers and inflating food prices. It argues this trust’s aim is high costs and reduced production, contrasting with cheaper consumer prices.
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Washington Post
Nelson Dingley
Barnacle
Department of Justice
Grocers’ Association
United States
Control of Editorial Policy by Advertisers Questioned
William Allen White notes Atchison Globe and many papers face advertiser influence. Merchants funding circulation are wary of editorials, while some papers are owned by outside interests or political factions. Western papers often claim independence yet risk subsidization by paying customers. The piece argues publishers must balance patronage with editorial courage.
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William Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Atchinson Globe
Globes
Tae
Ansault
End of an Era as US Territories Become States
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes the closing of the territorial era and the start of a new republic era as forty eight states approach full status. It recalls how in 1840 the map differed with Michigan Florida and Wisconsin still territories or newly formed states. The piece reflects on adventure misrule and national growth.
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William H. Taft
Chicago Inter Ocean
American Republic
United States
Michigan
Florida
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Illinois Defends State Integrity Amid Corruption Probes
An editorial defends Illinois as not disgraced by recent legislative corruption investigations. It argues the state is correcting wrongs, cites broader scandals in New York and Pennsylvania, and urges stable, honest government rather than sensational doom.
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Byrhighedd
Illinois
New York
Pennsylvania
Missouri
General Assembly
Proportional Representation Debate in Oak Leaves
The Oak Leaves letter critiques proportional representation in Trainois' lower house, citing two main flaws: too few legislators per district and uncontrolled candidate counts by party bosses. It proposes a legislative primary reform to require three nominees from the leading party and similar quotas for minority parties to preserve proportionality and fairness.
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Oak Leaves
Oak Park
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Moline Sad
Watertown Hospital
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Moline Stone Company
People’s Savings Bank and Trust Company
State Savings Bank and Trust Company
Harraston
McKinley
Williams Howard Taft
Andy Jackson
Grover Cleveland
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Pastor Vingren
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