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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
7
The article reviews the 1890s collapse of the Interstate Building and Loan Association of Bloomington. It details officers like Democrat nominee for governor Adhat B. Stevenson and compares expenses with the Danville Benefit and Building Association, noting high operating costs and significant losses to stockholders.
The free trade candidate campaigns in Elgin as part of a broader effort, arguing tariffs hurt American workers and citing Elgin watchmakers and farm machinery. The article details his critique of protection and notes historic scrutiny of a state association's finances with court-ordered receivership and a costly five percent expense.
Governor Altgeld oversees interest payment on funds borrowed by the Democratic administration. The remark contrasts businesslike governance with unbusinesslike practices and highlights fiscal handling.
A Roosevelt letter to Taft era campaign chiefs urges electing Taft and a supportive Republican Congress. It catalogs major laws from irrigation to antirebate and forest service reforms, calling for harmony between executive and legislature and broad private citizen support. The missive balances policy achievements with the need for unified political backing.
The article contrasts a Democratic and a Republican administration’s handling of state funds. It notes that under Governor Altgeld interest payments came from borrowed funds and implies changes under Governor Deneen. The text highlights differences in how debt and interest were managed across administrations.
The text notes interest and transfers involving the insurance department under Altgeld and subsequent administrations. It cites amounts paid to the state, totals turned into the treasury by State Treasurer John F. Smuleki as of Sept. 30, 1908, and mentions timelines from January onward plus a nomination pledge.
The statement notes that including the sum turned over by Mr Smulski the state has collected interest on public funds totaling 207472 57 through the current administration.
Chicago Democrat Judge William Prentiss writes to his nephew Archie Augustine criticizing Stevenson. He describes Stevenson as not a progressive Democrat and faults his record as assistant postmaster general from 1885 to 1889. Prentiss argues Stevenson cannot reform state institutions and mocks reform efforts by Dennen.
The piece accuses a clique of schemers of pursuing spoils and graft in the Yates Deneen contest. It claims their tempering with old age is a tactic to gain influence and warns taxpayers and state wards will suffer if they prevail.
The Canton Register accuses Governor Deneen of cold blooded stance when people's interests are at stake, reflecting local discontent with state leadership.
The piece argues the campaign centers on reason over agitation with Taft as the effective advocate. It claims the public will see his personality and be assured of Republican victory.
A political profile notes Judge Taft gains support by arousing public interest in his personality and presenting himself as a reliable figure who can rally hesitant voters and fortify the party's position in uncertain states.
A pious old lady after a zoo visit says she enjoys a visit to the theological gardens. A servant recalls her master’s illness with a misquote about doctors’ consolation and something et al. She also remarks in Italy on “people in the garbage of monks with tonsils on their heads,” a humorous malaprop.
Springfield report ties Adlai H. Stevenson to the Interstate Building and Loan Association of Bloomington from 1889 to 1898. The receiver found members received 48.6 percent of their investments as the association failed, with Stevenson serving as director and attracting many Illinois and neighboring residents to buy shares.
Adlai E Stevenson is questioned about knowing Mrs Jennie Starkey of Waynesville who signed an affidavit inviting him as a speaker at a Knights of the Golden Circle meeting in the Civil War era. The article outlines Stevenson’s ties to the Washburn estate, his and his relatives’ roles as attorneys, and fees earned in probate and partition actions including properties transferred between Stevenson family members.
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