Canal cargo in Illinois shows canal depth limits
A small canal boat passed down the Hennepin canal in Illinois carrying 11,000 bushels of grain. The Rockford Register Gazette notes this shows inland channels can match a freight train in load capacity, aligning with James J. Hill's suggestion that Mississippi channel development reach a depth enabling one cargo to equal train capacity.
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Hennepin Canal
Rockford Register-Gazette
James J. Hill
Mississippi
Democrats Endorse Local Option in Indiana Platform
In Indianapolis at a state convention Hoosier Democrats adopt a local self government plank on liquor traffic. The move signals courting liquor interests and to square candidates with those supporters as counties already use county option laws. The stance aims to influence how Democrats vote on local liquor measures.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Graham Considers Insurgent Run Against McKinney
Mercer county lawyer Graham weighs a candidacy for congress on an insurgent line against Republican nominee McKinney or his successor. The move would likely help Democrats by drawing votes from the GOP, but Graham would have little chance himself.
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Graham
Mercer County
Congress
McKinney
Heinze's Good Showing in Mercantile Bank Case
Government efforts to prove misapplication of funds and overcertifications at Mercantile National Bank involve collateral valued at nearly two million tied to a half million loan. Heinze drew no salary as bank president, and officials indicate charges lack foundation while prosecutors fail to connect Augustus Heinze to 1907 pools in United Copper stock. Judge Hoeh had warned of extended testimony with no clear link established.
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Heinze
Mercantile National Bank of New York
Knugh
FC Augustus Heinze
United
United Staten District
Wise Verter Day
Wiet
Max Ho Schuitze
Otto Heinze
Previouls
Hoeh
Shake Down Bills and Bribery Probes Prompt Public Scrutiny
The term shake down wills, often introduced early in sessions, should receive public scrutiny. If bribery charges under investigation fail to merit clear disrepute, they may not deter lawmakers from similar behavior.
Bills Aim to Pressure Utilities Through Hidden Proposals
The article critiques proposed measures targeting utilities and railroads, noting lawmakers often push vague bills to sway public opinion. It argues many sponsors fail to foresee passability and suspects bribery motives behind such tactics.
White's Charges Stir Illinois Lawmakers Bribery Debate
The piece outlines Charles A. White's allegations of bribery connected to William Lorimer's U S Senate bid. White claims he received $1000 for his vote and $900 from a session jackpot, with Browne negotiating the deal. It urges a full legislative inquiry to expose truth and punish guilt.
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Charles A. White
O'Fallon
Ill
William Lorimer
United States
Lee O'Neill Browne
Ottawa
House of Representatives
St Nicholas Hotel
Springfield
Browne
Lorimer
White
Adderly
tull_coe
Absolu Tala
Tribune
Charles Luke
Luke
Health bulletin warns against habit forming drugs
The U S Department of Agriculture releases a bulletin warning against habit forming drugs in headache mixtures medicated soft drinks infant soothing syrups nostrums for asthma catarrh coughs consumption epilepsy and tobacco habit cures It denounces many remedies by name and notes deceptive practices to trap users The bulletin urges stricter laws and enforcement against such preparations and outlines illegal morphine sales through hidden channels.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Referendum Rule Under Commission Plan Law Described
The commission plan law adds for the initiative and provides a referendum for ordinances. No ordinance by the council takes effect within thirty days of final passage unless the state laws require otherwise or it is an urgent public peace health or safety measure passed by a two thirds vote. During
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Aid
Rardisigace Sphali ‘Eer
Eer ‘Petaci
City ordinance repeal and referendum provisions debated
The article analyzes a city council procedure for reconsidering ordinances by petition and potential referendum. It outlines timelines for council action, ballot submission to voters, and scenarios linking special and general elections. It notes a four year limit for commission plans before potential return to general state law.
Breeding Pheasants Promoted By State Department
The department of agriculture issued a new treatise on breeding pheasants. The Mongolian or China pheasant was introduced into Oregon and thrived under protective laws, with a 560 000 bag on first opening to hunting. Prices per pair range from 5 to 150 dollars, diseases are noted, and the brochure suggests profitable breeding for parks, preserves, or private ventures.
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Department of Agriculture
Oregon
Department
Bribery Allegations Hover Over Illinois Local Option Fight
The piece details a year-old bribery scandal tied to county local option units and Brewers in Illinois. It claims a 75 000 dollar fund, with talks of up to 100 000, sought to influence senatorial votes and local option outcomes, highlighting fear among Brewers and criticism of legislators linked to minority representation.
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Springfield
Citlex
Villages
Senate
County option debate and potential legislative influence
The text discusses county option politics, noting expected votes and the risk of bribery and corruption. It predicts legislators who vote against county option will face scrutiny and asks how much they gained from brewers’ influence, warning of a fortified fight next session.
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Petra
al Naderatadlay
Debate on Commission Plan Reaches Voters in Moline
The Dispatch urges voters to study the proposed commission form, noting petitions may circulate this summer and that a November 8 election could be delayed. It warns a confusing proviso could unseat current officials, urging careful consideration before any citywide vote.
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Moline
Commission Plas Fscth
Dispatch
Shurtleff
Petition Strategy For Local Adoption Election In 1910
The text discusses securing signatures to trigger a special adoption election, presenting to the county judge before November, and timing the vote to avoid an extra election. It considers how a timely act could align with officer terms terminating in April 1911 and the feasibility of delaying until November 1910 to prevent a separate special election.
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Macy
Régulkir
Indiana Democrats Denounce Tariff as Protectionist
The Indiana Democratic state convention condemns the Payne Aldrich tariff as unjust and opposes protective tariffs. Chairman Shively and the platform favor tariff reform toward revenue needs and criticise the protective principle, warning of past Cleveland era hard times and urging vigilance in 1911 or 1912.
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Shively
Indiana
Taft
Indianapoli
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Lving
Cleveland Times
Commission Plan Council Section Limits Ward System
The article explains eliminating ward boundaries under a commission form of city government to curb the ward boss and political machine. It outlines vacancy rules, nomination and candidacy filing, petition signatures, and ballot formatting for the mayor and commissioners of Moline.
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City of
Moline
Election bribery penalties and civic ethics rules cited
The article outlines penalties for offering money or valuables to influence elections and appointive processes, plus rules on campaign disclosures and public inspections. It also reports political commentary by Senator Lorimer and Senator Criner critiquing bribery and honesty in the legislature.
Truths and charges swirl in Lorimer bribery tale
A sprawling account traces bribery allegations in the Lorimer U S Senate election and brewer fights over local option. It notes the credibility doubts around legislators of a drinkers gambling class while citing corroborative clues from White’s confession and linked state figures.
Primary Laws Ruling On Nominating Petitions
Attorney General stead issues opinions to Secretary Rose on the 1910 primary law. Petitions may be signed before July 1 only if after the act becomes effective. the first filing day is July 18, 1910, with petitions accepted between 30 and 60 days before the September 15 primary.
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Stead
Rose
Secretary of State
City Commission Plan Defines Council Powers And Quorum
Section 22 outlines the commission form with a council of the mayor and four commissioners. A three member quorum is required and three affirmative votes are needed to pass motions or ordinances. Votes are to be recorded as yeas on call.
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Commission
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