Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois \i» spaper Directory and HistoryChapter VIThe Beginning of Linotype Days1895The Thirtieth Annual Session was held it the Lexington Hotel, Chicago, on February12, 13, 14 and 15, 1895. President George W. Cyrus of the Camp Point Journalannounced the first topic on the program, "Auxiliary Sheets and Advertising in theSame." E. E. Williamson, Griggsville Independent Press, read a paper on the subject.\\". M. Goudy, Fairfield Press, spoke on the same subject. There was some discussionof the matter.The President delivered his address. The report of the Committee on President'sAddress was as follows:"We, the committee, to whom was referred the President's Address, wouldrecommend:"First: That a committee of one be selected in each congressional district toact under the direction of the President and Secretary in securing a larger membershipof this association."Second: That a summer outing held at a suitable northern resort during theseason of 1895 would be of uncalculable benefit to every member of the association,and a committee be appointed at this meeting to make necessary arrangementstherefor."Third: That in the preparation of future programs the ladies of our associationshould be recognized, and a certain proportion of the time allotted them."Fourth: That each delegate to the National Editorial Association shall berequired to pay his proportion of the capitation tax at the time of election."Fifth: A continuance of that policy of independence and dignity adoptedbv the association in asking no favors of amusement managers, believing that thiscourse will most surely win respect and courteous treatment to all."Sixth: That an auditing committee of three be elected at this meeting whoseduty it shall be to audit all bills against the association and to examine and auditannually the books of the Treasurer, and report the same to the association. Inelecting said committee we would recommend that their term of office be threeyears respectively, except for the ensuing year, when they shall be chosen for one,two and three years, the allotment to be determined by the members of the committeeas thev may agree. Respectfully submitted, M. F. Walsh, Chas. Bradshavs',J. N. Garver, R. D. Parker, J. C. Collson.""Newspaper Illustrations—Cost of Cuts, etc." was the next topic. The first speakerwas L. A. McLean, Urbana Herald, on "Benefits and Cost"; n;xt were Charles Bradshaw,Carrollton Patriot, and Charles W. Warner, Hoopeston Chronicle, on "Cost of Cuts, etc."E. A. Snively read a paper on the late James M. Davidson, former editor of theFulton Democrat and the Havana Post.A reception by the Illinois Woman's Press Association at the Auditorium Hotelwas announced.