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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1912
Page
5
Democratic candidate J C Vaughan announces another run for Congress in the Second District to offer voters a chance to counter what he calls the inconsistent spectacle of James Minn’s staunch Cannon Payne aligned team.
The speaker pledges to represent a progressive constituency in Washington. He argues voters should elect a business man over a lawyer to balance Congress and urges support for measures he views as pro growth. He cites past opposition to Mann's policies and predicts diminished Republican majorities in the upcoming election.
Joselyn EB Davies acting chairman for Western Headquarters of the Democratic National Committee writes from Chicago urging Vaughan to win the congressional seat over Mann. He praises Vaughan's character and argues the district should back a Democrat aligned with national party leadership and Wilsons administration.
The undersigned will sell at public sale at my residence 15 East 187th Street Riverdale Saturday November 9 1912 the following property to wit 1 parlor set 1 parlor table 1 wardrobe 1 large mirror 2 bedsteads 1 hard coal heater 1 dresser 1 extension table 1 devon sofa 1 lot of kitchen chairs and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms of sale cash.
The piece notes outrage over a Becker verdict, recalls police corruption risks, and mentions Mrs Ellis in a West Fverstreet incident. It cites Gov Marshall potential US presidency and hopes for President Wilson's safety, with Cubs prospects and Harvard leaders weighing in. The article touches on the Turk before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving timing.
George Kay has accepted a position as right yard clerk Ro Evers of Little Rock Arkansas has also accepted a similar position Mr Evers has been employed by the Rock Island for the past eight years.
Democratic candidate Charles E Reading presents himself as a conservative businessman with a record of public service in Chicago. He highlights two terms as Alderman of the 9th Ward and claims a career defending citizens across the city, urging all voters to review his record and support merit-based leadership.
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