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Newspaper
The Joliet Weekly News
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
6
News delivery notice for rural mail carriers and subscribers
Emergency copies of the Daily or Weekly News are provided for rural route carriers and subscribers. If a paper is missing, notify publishers and ask the mail carrier for a replacement copy. Carriers are supplied with an extra copy for emergency use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Daily News stops to curb newspaper mailing abuses
The Post Office orders not counting long arrears as subscribers and not mailing to 60 day delinquents at second class rate. The News will be discontinued after ample notice, with two or more reminders to each subscriber before stopping, per THE NEWS COMPANY Joliet AL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
the News Company
Joliet, AL
Local option drives support for Wilson in Illinois race
Local option supporters urge voters in Joliet and surrounding areas to back Wilson in the coming election. Brewers favor Riley Bush or Parker, not Wilson, so activists urge three votes from each supporter to push local option through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Riley
Bush
Parker
Triley
Anti-Saloon League Characterizes Cannon on Littlefield Bill
The anti sl to issue argues Joseph Cannon opposes the Littlefield tariff bill and federal overreach into state liquor laws. It condemns Speaker Cannon for blocking consideration, notes changes in the Judiciary Committee and predicts tariff revision debates will affect business without major shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League of
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Cannon
Nicholson
League
Congress
House
Committee On Rules
Littlefield
Anti-Saloon League
Charles H.grosvenor
Ohio
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Grosvenor
Temperance
Pearre
Maryland
Judiciary
Caulfield
St. Louis
Little
Arkansas
Sherley
Louisville
Judiciary Committee
Littlefield Wall
Gibler Solidifies Rural Support in Local Race
Word from rural districts says Gibler, head of the Will ity’s democracy, is gaining broad backing. He plans no personal campaign spending, and if elected he would fund beer and cigars from acceptance money. Gibler positions himself as a selfless candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibler
Willity
Lberal
Campaign Praises Joe Cannon's Long Rule and Tutoring
The article notes Joe Cannon as a longstanding boss and tutor, with satisfaction from the people as his influence remains strong. It hints at campaign prospects and mentions cameos in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Recovery from Panic Cited by Wall Street Leader
Henry Clews argues in a weekly letter that the panic hit last year and the ensuing recovery has been rapid and complete. He notes securities firming to pre panic levels, with some prices higher despite earnings and dividend cuts, driven by abundant cheap money and active investing. Health of markets is portrayed as generally prosperous across the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
United States
West
Cites
Congress
House
Senate
Henry Clews
Wall Street
Ike
Is THIS CRIMINAL political fear against Bryan
An opinion piece rebukes Republican panic about Bryan's potential election. It argues wild predictions would harm markets and that a Bryan presidency, likely beginning in March, would not alter laws or hurt the economy. It emphasizes faith in the country, crops, and steady institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
United States
Chicago
New York
Illinois
Senate
Roosevelt
Standard’ Oil Company
Harriman
Bryan O ‘Taft
Liquor Sales Decline Shocks Nation Amid Prohibition Trends
A 1908 review shows September data adding to a three-month drop in liquor production across the United States. The report notes a total near 70 million dollars in production lost, with a 19 percent fall in distilled spirits and over 10 percent in beer for the period. It highlights a broader 12 percent yearly decline in distilled liquors and a marginal beer increase, signaling a deep industry downturn and looming revenue impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Internal Revenue Bureau
Honest living lauded by editor in Atchison Globe banquet speech
Editor Howe of the Atchison Globe extols honesty at a banquet honoring William Hen White at the Chicago Press Club. He argues honesty is the best policy, citing Aristotle Cicero Shakespeare and Burns, and notes real success comes from honest methods rather than clever deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Atchison Globe
William
Chicago Press Club
Aristotle
Cicero
Shakespeare
Burns
Mary
Collier's Money Story and Legal Controversy
A Collier's Weekly snippet discusses a money theme in its current issue and cites a Pittsburgh judge linked to a writ claimed to aid a Thaw escape, while noting a New York state judge holding a notably similar stance in a related legal matter. The excerpt hints at ongoing public interest and legal scrutiny surrounding the cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
Seyir
Phaw
Pittsburg
New York
Lyet
The Taft Panic and Press Power in Republicans Rise
A critical look at political betting and media power, arguing that Taft’s defeat would trigger a panic among Republican officeholders while noting the influence of yellow press and money on trials. The piece contrasts party dynamics, media bias, and public sentiment with a pessimistic view of current politics.
Taft Warns of Panic and Hard Times Prediction
The Independent Times quotes Taft accusing Bryan of causing panic with dire forecasts of hard times if elected. It notes the Republican cry and counters Bryan's honesty and ability, arguing the presidency would be in a bad way if such methods mislead the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Bryan
Republican Party
Vote for Wilson to Return to the Legislature
Local option supporters urge residents to vote for Wilson on election day. They claim he is a capable representative for the district and urge pushing neighbors to do the same at Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Springfield
Local Option Fight Aims to Send Wilson to Legislature
A bitter local option fight continues with a push to elect Wilson to the legislature to safeguard the law. Supporters urge voters to back Wilson as the best path to preserve the local measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
A Politician's Lament on Illinois Primary Reform
A Chicago era column quotes Kenneth Harris arguing against uniform primaries. He notes reform critics claim it will destroy the party. The author uses weather metaphors to describe political clouds and concern about party cohesion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulinois
Kénneth Harris
The Party Is Killed
A mournful lament decries the collapse of a political party as frost and failure spoil hopes. It laments damaged party machinery and warns that constitutional measures end the old occupation, urging brothers to weep for the stock and harvest now beyond reach.
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