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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1916
Page
5
The Chicago Examiner editorial hails Thomas R. Marshall as a true American and fitting Democratic nominee. It lauds his modesty, common touch, and Lincolnian simplicity, arguing the convention did right to renominate him by acclamation.
Two boyhood friends study, graduate as engineers, then diverge. Jim attains fame and a weaponized invention with vast wealth, power, and risk. John stays humble, invents peaceful safety devices aiding workers and public health, seeking lasting security over glory. The tale contrasts fame with responsible innovation and safety.
A 500 foot long rigid dirigible of the Zeppelin type, costing $500 000, will be constructed by the United States government to serve as a fleet scout.
John F. Bass, veteran war correspondent, reports from the front as an officer notes Estrees fell to heavy artillery in a city siege. He recalls 1,000,000 shells used and 7,000 infantry cartridges, calls the rifle and bayonet antique. The mayor briefly closed six saloons amid rising coal prices blamed on consumers.
Governor Dunne urges union members to back Wilson and Dunne over Hughes and Lowden, citing Pullman Car Works anti union stance and a record of labor protections. He touts Illinois progressive measures, appoints union-affiliated officials, and paints the administration as pro labor while opposing strikebreaking and anti labor policies.
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