Colonel Edward Yates: A portrait of Western Illinois’ trusted candidate
The piece extols Col Edward Yates as a charmful, loyal Republican with strong oratory who seeks the state senate. It urges Republicans to back his bid while noting his friendships across parties and praising his Lincoln address as a model of patriotic American spirit. It also humorously contrasts President Wilson and Roosevelt with a kitchen utensil image.
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Illinois
Ed. Yates
Colonel Edward Yates
Edward Yates
Pike County
Wilson
Roosevelt
Hughes Endorsed by Labor, Wilson Criticized by Wilson
The Legislative Labor News backs Mr. Hughes as the strongest labor friend while Woodrow Wilson’s past speeches are cited to show his anti labor stance. The piece notes Wilson’s claim that labor unions reward the shiftless and move to regulate labor, contrasting Hughes’ Albany record with Wilson’s public addresses.
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Organized Labor
T Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
Legislative Labor News
New York Federation of Labor
Hughes
Albany
New York
Empire State
Wilson
Hughes Addresses Michigan Crowded Weddling Talks In Saginaw Bay City
Charles E Hughes spoke to packed houses in Saginaw and Bay City criticizing the Underwood tariff and the Adamson law. He denied that voting for him equals voting for war, urging a policy of permanent peace grounded in self respect and international esteem.
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Saginaw, Mich
Charles E. Hughes
Bay City
Trughes
Administration meddling sparks denunciation of rights
A political figure denounces perceived meddling by the administration claiming it infringes on American rights and interferes with matters beyond its scope, warning of inevitable failure if left unchecked. The remarks emphasize a strict stance on sovereignty and policy boundaries.
Griggsville Man Elected Treasurer at IL Horse Thief Meet
Beardstown, Oct 20 The Illinois Anti Horse Thief association wrapped its annual convention with Decatur named the 1917 meeting place and J S Felmley of Griggsville chosen as treasurer. Also elected were J W Clary of Jacksonville president Dr C L Montgomery Blue Mound vice president Sidney L Tolben Stonington secretary and Albert Laws Chandlerville marshal.
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Beardstown
Illinois Anti- Horse Thoief Association
Decatur
J. W. Clary
Jacksonville
C. L. Montgomery
Blue Mound
Sidney L. Tolben
Stonington
J. S. Felmley
Griggsville
Albert Laws
Chandlerville
Iowa Troops on Border Will Vote Des Moines
Iowa soldiers on the Mexican border will be allowed to vote under a decision by Attorney General George Cosson, made public Thursday, upholding a Civil War era law permitting Union army voters.
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Iowa
Des Moines
George Cosson
Rail workers seek eight hour law recognition clash in Congress
Chicago special reports detail Robert T. Frazier pressing 1.2 million railroad workers excluded from the Adamson eight hour act. Democrats in Congress rejected broader protection, with Rep Clark’s amendment defeated 81 to 120 as debate notes the phrase sanction of society excludes underpaid rail workers.
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Chicago
West
Robert T. Frazier
Congress
Frazier
White House
Clark
House
Rep. Clark
Florida
House of Representatives
Garland
Pennsylvania
Small Fry
United States
Illinois land titles confirmed by Congress in 1783 act
On October 20 1783 Congress recognized and confirmed French titles to land in the Illinois country marking a key transfer of land rights. The action formalized French claims in the region long before statehood and shaped early territorial boundaries.
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Congress
United States
Illinois Country
Lake Chelan
Wenatchee
Washington
Quincy
Eeither
Old Mr. Toad’s Fearful Autumn Tale
In a Green Forest autumn scene Peter Rabbit senses the Spirit of Fear spreading among animals as jack frost paints the woods and hunters threaten the calm. The tale follows creatures from Granny Fox to Bust er Bear, highlighting shared fear in the season of hunting.
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Patch
Peter
Reddy Fox
Redtail
Hawk
Hooty the Owl
Old Man Coyote
Bob White
Mrs. Grouse
Unc
Billy Possum
Bobby Coon
Jerry Muskrat
Smiling Pool
Happy Jack Squirrel
Granny
Skeddy Fox
Big Buster Bear
Frosty Thursday at school sparks wild mischief and a catnapped pumpkin
In a chilly schoolroom Miss Palmer urges Blinky Hammond to light a wood fire as frost bites. While wood is burned, a loud yell echoes from the register. Anastasia Frances, the school cat’s daughter, is found runaway with a tale as big as two. a pumpkin dispute erupts as Steve Hal and Ex contest ownership, drawing in Griggs and others.
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Miss Palmer
Blinky Hammond
Fernase
Blinky
Short Leg
Milliken
Mister Hammond
Mister Milliken
Andy Anderson
Andy
Anastasia
Frances
Mise & Rats
Hertanny
Tris
Hallo
Mear
Steve Hal
Steve
Anny
Autumn Terror in Meadow Ghosts Hearts and Danger
Peter and Mrs. Pe gaze from Old Brier Patch as the meadow beings confront a sad autumn shaped by humans. Old Mother Nature planned happiness, but the man’s actions darken the season and threaten the free, carefree life of forest folk. Lightfoot’s mind soon follows.
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Peter
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Quincy, Il
Webster
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Peter Rabbit
Brier
Jack Frost
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Salko
Reed
Land
Big Red
Baet
Lake Chelan Land Co
Hampshire S1
Lightfoot
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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