William Schlag enhaus for state's attorney in Adams county
An endorsement from The Whig lauds William Schlagenhaus as a capable lawyer and national party ally, arguing he will deliver a square deal and jolt for fair local law enforcement. The piece stresses his fitness, warns against political manipulation, and urges readers to register by Oct 31.
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Big South
Quincy
William Schlagenhaus
Court House
Adams County
Lusitania
United States
Danish West Indies
Schlagenhaus
Hidden policy in 1916 election debate urged
Alter Lippman of the New Republic argues neutrality is broken by backing Wilson. The piece compares the call to defeat Wilson in November with historic plots to unseat presidents. It claims a Hughes win would reveal future policy between November and March, criticizing Wilson as a personal administration with few advisers and no press conferences since May 1915 Lusitania sinking.
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Alter Lippman
The
New Republic
Wilson
Mr. Lippman
Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Hughes
Quincy Welcomes Labor Unions and City Pride
The Whig notes a time honored ceremony of presenting city keys to conventions and welcomes Quincy’s union workers. It argues unions bring better conditions and employment, reflecting a broader local sentiment that labor strengthens the fabric of the city. The piece also recalls Mr. Wilson’s Long Branch remarks.
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Quincy
War mounts sold in East St. Louis market
In East St. Louis on October 17, about 235000 war horses have been sold since the war began. The total paid for 11 horses is around 4 million dollars, and 72000 mules brought 995000 dollars. The U S government recently contracted for 3000 horses to be filled in thirty days, with British French Belgian buyers and US agents purchasing about 2000 horses weekly.
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East ST. Louis
Til
United States Gaming
Roger Sullivan Confident Illinois to vote Democratic
Chicago October 17 Roger C Sullivan Democratic leader returned from a state tour expressed the belief that Illinois will vote Democratic in November. He said he is confident that both President Wilson and the Democratic state ticket will carry Illinois. He also quipped that if women chose between cold feet and small shoes there would be less demand for leather.
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Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Roger C. Sullivan
Democratic 2 Fer
Illinois
Wilson
Mr. Sullivan
Hert Confident Of Big Victory In Hughes Campaign
Alvin T. Hert western manager of the Republican ticket declares full confidence in Hughes winning the presidency. He cites labor issue responses and nationwide campaigning through the middle west Kentucky visits as signs of strong Republican momentum and predicts Hughes will win by about one hundred electoral votes.
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Chicago
Alvin T. Hert
Hert
Charles E. Hughes
Middle West
United States
Hughes
Labor
Republican Party
New York
Kentucky
Old Mr. Toad Is An Engineer
In this animal tale Old Mr. Toad shows engineering skill when trapped in a sand pit. He studies the walls and searches for a plan, recognizing the need to think before acting. He realizes digging a long tunnel risks starvation and seeks a practical solution using his knowledge. He stays determined, planning to escape without help.
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Mr. Toad
Farmer Brown
Happy Jack Squirrel
Rabbit
Mr. Todd
Peter Rabbit
Johnny Chuck
Digger the Badger
Macomb Girl Burned to Death in Madison Fire
Beatrice Foster of Macomb Illinois, a University of Wisconsin library school student, was killed when a lighted match ignited her clothing in Madison on Monday afternoon.
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Madison
Wis
Beatrice Foster
Macomb, Ill
University of Wisconsin Library School
Bryan Counsels Women at Denver Gathering
William Jennings Bryan told a Denver audience that voting needs women's votes more than women need the vote. He urged women voters to combine their influence with conscience in guiding public judgment during a session described as friendly advice.
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Denver
Coe
Wm. J. Bryan
School Story and A Teen Age Quiz in Miss Palmer's Class
In a lively school morning the class quizzes ages, with Torp Stebbens claiming one year old and clock-time proof. Fatty Bellowes faces a jar preserveds mishap while Bull Hickey and Ex Brigham plan a prank with a nearly whole cigar after school.
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Palmer
Andy Anderson
Phil Wigglesworth
Miss Palmer
Fatty
Noats Bull
Hickey
Brigham
Anny
McAdoo Enters Campaign Tour for Wilson Marshall
Chicago date October 15 1916 secretary of the treasury William G McAdoo will address audiences in Chicago on October 18 in support of Wilson and Marshall He will also campaign in Peoria on October 17 for the same ticket and cause.
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Chicago
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Wilson
Marshall
Peoria
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Slas Rem Astm
Long Branch
E. ST. Louis
SEARS
Carter
Irm Ey
Justice Hughes
Thornton W. Burges
Peter
Macomb
By Webster
Walter Dam Rasch
NEW York Symphony
Cecuestea
M. T. Webstes
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph CO
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Humphrey
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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Thorp
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Torp
McAdoo
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