Change in Management of Gazette
With this issue the Gazette comes under P. M. Mahoney’s management after he purchased an interest in the plant. T. H. Marshall of Mendota and George Kraft of Chicago join in ownership. Bruce Marshall leaves for DeKalb to enter the clothing business. Miss Ruth Miller will receive payments on existing bills. The paper pledges faithful, fearless coverage and support for good government, aiming to serve Spring Valley’s future and local enterprise. A modern job printing plant will be installed to offer quality printing at reasonable prices.
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P. M. Mahoney
T. H. Marshall
Mendota
George Kraft
Chicago
Bruce Marshall
DeKalb
Busi
Ruth Miller
Spring Valley
New Courthouse and Hard Roads Urged by County Supervisors
Bureau county residents face a vote on hard road construction to link Spring Valley and eastern areas with the county. Officials pressing for a new county building cite the dilapidated old courthouse and argue a substantial, modern facility is essential for progress.
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Bard of Supervisors
Princeton
Spring Valley
Bureau County
Count Y
Bureau
A Compromise Candidate in Republican Talks
The piece notes Warren G. Herting as a compromise GOP nominee with miners favoring Johnson and business supporters backing Lowden. It suggests no major split is expected, while miners eye Harding's labor record and wets and city forces weigh Harding. Lowden urged to run again for governor amid deadlock and shift to Harding.
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Warren
Herting
Johnson
Lowden
Harding
Governor’s Post Election Prospects Highlight Political Loyalty
The governor’s supporters express disappointment at not winning but pledge to back the successful candidate. The governor’s current record remains strong, and if he seeks another run, his nomination and victory are viewed as likely outcomes.
Budget reform gains congress approval marks milestone
The Washington Herald calls the budget bill a progressive step for congressional reform and estimates it will save taxpayers billions. It notes earlier platforms pledged budget reform, but southern lawmakers blocked passage until a Republican Congress of 1918 made passage possible.
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Congress
Washington Herald
Solid South
Borah Hints at Bolting GOP Over Convention
The Chicago Tribune notes Senator Borah's threat to bolt the Republican Party before the convention. It suggests Borah may leave if the convention fails to address his objections, questions his dissension, and wonders if proximity to the Non-Partisan League has influenced him.
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Chicago Tribune
Borah
the Tribune
Republican Party
Idaho
League
People’s Choice and the Presidential Nomination Process
A critical column argues that the Republican convention in Chicago marginalized voters while bosses and delegates chose the nominee. It asserts direct county ballots mailed to Washington could better reflect the people’s choice than the convention shuffle.
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United States
Washington
Deferred Work Adds to Railroads Task
Walker D Hines warns that postwar private railroads must spend billions to resume and expand vital facilities. Large capital outlays are needed for new equipment, terminals, shops, and track projects to meet growing traffic, despite war-induced delays and funding hurdles.
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Walker D. Hines
Albert B. Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
John J. Esch
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hines
Congress
Shooting the Mines by U S Navy Mine Sweeping Detachment
The U S Mine Sweeping Detachment returns from North Seas duty countering floating mines with sharp gun sights. They destroyed a large proportion of the 55 000 mines laid by the Navy, a task that tests sailors and builds discipline aboard.
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North Seas
U. S. Navy
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Ness
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People’s Choice
Warren G. Harding
Wall Street
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America
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George Loane Tuckers
Paramount
Majestic Theatre
Cord Tires
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Liccrett & Myers Tosacco Co
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