Rottenness of Cook County court system hinted by Browne acquittal
A Moline man notes relatives in Chicago were pressed for views on Browne’s guilt. He cites multiple visits seeking to gauge verdict influence and calls for venue changes and reform of jury selection. The writer argues Chicago’s political power threatens Illinois and suggests limiting big city representation in Springfield.
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Chicago
Cook County
Browne
Wayman
Ohio
Ilinois
Springfield
Contrast in tariff reform and congress records cited
The speech contrasts tariff reform under Republican influence with Democratic sessions. It cites a shift from a $58 million deficit to a $26 million surplus, reduced appropriations by $28 million, and claimed extensive pledges kept. It condemns the Fifty-second Congress as fiscally expansive and the Fifty-third as worsened by Wilson Gorman tariff effects.
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Trere
Republican Party
Democratic Party
T P. Gore
Oklahoma
Dallas
Texas
Fifty-second Congress
United States
Congress
Senate
House
Gaillions
Secretary Mac Veagh Pushes Smaller Bank Notes
Secretary of the Treasury Mac Veagh reports after a yearlong investigation that it is desirable to reduce bank note size. Proposed size would be 2 1/4 by 6 inches from the current 2 1/4 by 7 1/2. The Treasury would proceed for United States notes and gold and silver certificates, while national bank notes require Congress action. Public input from bankers and business men is invited before final steps.
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the Treasury
MacVeagh
Treasury Department
United States
Congress
Washington
McVeagh
Philippines
Uniform Portraits on U S Currency Proposed for All Denominations
Secretary McVeagh proposes a redesigned currency with nine uniform portraits across all denominations, centering portraits on the notes. He argues for smaller notes, easier counterfeit detection, longer note life, and lower production costs, suggesting a single circulating note and phased replacement over about eighteen months.
Germany's Progress Chronology and Economic Policy
The Fortnightly Review argues Germany's post Bismarck protectionist shift transformed its industry and commerce. The Illinois State Journal notes European suspicion over American tariff strength, while Germany's export drive under native industry policy is said to have dampened Britain's commercial expansion.
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Jist Gopmny
Germany
United States
Bismarck
Reichstag
Great Britain
Taft backed insurgent platform outlined by Victor Murdock
The Washington Post reports Murdock, Kansas, as insurgent spokesman, detailing a platform including tariff revision by schedule, railways valuation by a president appointed commission, a direct primary nationwide, Cannonism overhaul, simpler federal court procedures, and independent committee selection in the House. Taft’s support for Hughes direct primary and court simplification is noted.
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Victor Murdock
Kansas
Taft
Wisconsin
Michigan
New Hampshire
Vermont
Washington Post
Murdock
Gov Hughes
New York
House
Primary vote frames fight over government, not wets vs drys
The piece argues the core clash is between good and bad government, urging voters to see local-option law as majority rule on wet or dry status. It notes dry advocates oppose repeal while wets push for Brewer-backed candidates, with Moline presently wet under local option.
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Sven the Med
Clean up the legislature and curb the lawless brewers
The text argues voters face a bi partisan choice and warns brewers seek a freer hand. It frames the main issue as bi partisanism and jackpotism while labeling the brewer’s push as a side issue aimed at crawling under the tent. The focus remains on reform and public integrity.
Stead Counters Bipartisan Nomination Rule in Primary
Sprigg field dispatch reports Attorney General Stead interprets the new primary law against the bipartisan plan in this district The ruling deems the two two or more candidate option unconstitutional and allows ballots to count votes for one two or three nominees The outcome hinges on mandamus actions and future court decisions with broad potential impact on candidate nominations and ballot instructions
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Spriggfield
Stead
Republican Committee
Democratic Committee
Springfield Dispatch
Campbell
Abbey
Clark
Steady
Mrs Bengston Dies in Palisade Colorado
Mrs Julius Johnson reports the death of her sister in law Mrs Charles G Bengston in Palisade Colorado. A cousin of Rev Frank E Shult and friend of Miss Fannie Freeberg, she leaves a husband and other tri city connections. Funeral set for Gowrie tomorrow afternoon.
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Juliaea Johnson
Frank E. Shult
Cifies
Gowrie, Io
Julius Johnson
Palisade
Col
Charles G. Bengston
Bengston
Rock Island
Fannie Freeberg
Tri-City
Julian Johnson
F. E. Shult
FP. L. Johnson
Lynn
F A. Bengston
Andover
Gowrie
Burglary Hits Hawthorne School Principal’s Rock Island Home
Thieves broke into L. C. Darty’s Rock Island residence between 7 and 8:30 Saturday night using a pantry window. A pantry, kitchen, and dining room were rummaged, with a quantity of silverware stolen from the dining room. other parts of the house appeared undisturbed.
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Dispatch
L. C. Darty
Hawthorne
Second Avenue
Rock Island
Swedish American journalist and minister Dr John A Enander dies
Dr John A Enander 68 longtime Swedish American newspaper figure and minister died at his home in Chicago after a years long illness. Born in Ves terrelandet Sweden he taught Swedish literature at Augustana College and edited Hemlandet later serving as U S envoy to Denmark and organizer of Swedish Day celebrations. Survived by wife Malinda Lawson and three children Ada Elvera Angelica Hilma Louise Alfhild and Johan Einar Hilding. He was honored with LL D and the Literis et Artibus medal.
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Daily Dispatch
John A. Enander
America
Oak Place
Chicago
Vestergétland
Sweden
Smail Farm
Augustana Sgynod
Parton
Denmark
Harrison
Augustana College
Rock Island
Enander
Swedish Lutheran Church of America
Carl von Linne
Lincoln Park
Stockhol
Philadelphia
Norrképing
Augusetang College
Oscar
Polish National Alliance
Poland
United States
Paxton, Hl
Malinda Lawson
West
Ada Elvera Angelica
Hilma Louise Alfhild
Johan Einar Hilding
Armour Institute
Wadena
Minn
Illinois House Rules and the Fight Against Corruption
The speaker outlines flaws in legislative rules that empower committees to block bills and throttle good measures. He warns of log rolling and two thirds votes, urging farmers to nominate trustworthy candidates in September to curb partisan control and favor reforms.
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House
Illinois
Friends of Decency
Finois
Tea Store Proprietor Henry Van Hecke Dies in Rock Island
Henry A. Van Hecke co owner of Reliable Tea Co Rock Island died at St Anthony s hospital after a two months illness He was born December 15 1881 in Victor Iowa and moved to Rock Island at age five He and his brothers Camillus and Alphone purchased the tea business on July 1 He was a member of St Paul s Catholic church and several fraternal organizations Surviving are his parents and three brothers all of Rock Island
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Henry A. van Hecke
Reliable Tea Co
St. Anthony's Hospital
Thomas van Hecke
Twentieth Street
Rock Island
van Hecke
Victor
Camillus
Alphonse
F P
Davenport Council Considers Union Electric Sale Idea
Union Electric Telephone Co seeks permission to sell its Davenport plant as losses mount. Mayor and aldermen hear that $1.6 million is needed to make the exchange competitive, with Iowa company interest offered. Bill would amend Section 14 to permit sale to the Iowa firm or any buyer.
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Daily Dispatch
Davenport
Union Electric Telephone Co
Rock Island
Moline Council
Democrat
H. H. Bratt
Mueller
Iowa Company
John Ogden
Union Electric Company
August Balluff
Iowa Telephone Company
Carbon Cliff School Opens After Repairs
Carbon Cliff September 8 report that school will begin Monday September 12 with repairs on the building finished. Several locals travel for family or work matters and social visits occur. Street lamps have been installed, and the town is now well lighted.
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Carbon ‘Cliff
Wm. Gerhardt
Geneseo
James Thompson
Marseilles
Thompson
Minnie Schoultz
Silvis
Mrs. Smith
Margaret O'Donnell
Miss Pease
Moline Ts
Kari Baker
John Kennedy
Ed. Frary
Orion
John Williams
Charles Roseman
Henry
Frank
Chicago
N A. Johnson
Swedish Baptist Aid Society
Moline
O. Holland
State Liquor Dealers Convene in Streator Convention
Members of the Retail Liquor Dealers association in Streator plan the state convention to be held in that city September 30 and 31. From 360 to 400 delegates are expected to attend. Several from town plan to go. The entertainment committee schedules a dance on the 19th. The business sessions will be held.
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Retail Liquor Deal Era’ Association
Streator
Delega
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Midsummer Farmers’ Institute
Urleans
46Th Assembly
General Assembly
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Friends of the House Organization
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