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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
2
Democratic and Republican factions name candidates for many posts across Cook County. The piece notes expected nominations in the Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, and Eleventh districts, plus local offices in Du Page and Chicago wards, with debates over county treasurer, governor contenders, and streetcar reform amid Union Traction criticisms.
A railroad contractor recounts a dying boss named Chicago Pete who survived through a preacher’s pleas aided by the scent of frying oysters. The tale closes with Pete's death, emigrant to sanctity, as the story travels from a Bohemian table to New Orleans era reminiscence. The article then shifts to earthquakes affecting the Nicaragua canal debate, noting craters in Central America and eruptions near Lake Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Rev. IL Clay Trumbull recalls a desert journey where an Arab sheik called the narrator father of two non-relatives. The dragoman explains the term father is used for a leader, prompting the narrator to accept the title to preserve dignity and order among travelers.
William F. Wiemers Master in Chancery will sell at public auction on April 30, 1900 at 11 in the forenoon at 57 Dearborn Street Chicago to satisfy a decree in case 204208. Described property includes lots 6 through 12 in block 6 Walden addition to Washington Heights Dor e subdivision section 7 37 N 14 E third principal meridian. Complainant’s solicitor Frank W. Duha Jr. appears for the case.
A deputy marabal recounts overheard talk in a Kentucky country store about two sisters married to local farmers. They debate saving a black dress pattern as one of them may need mourning soon, noting honor and disputes amid regional politics. The piece ends with a joke about bargain day.
The Eagle can be ordered at numerous news depots and stores across Chicago including Charles Macdonald & Co 55 Washington L. B. Jackson 05 Clark Robt. Burke 340 Division and several others. Additional depots include Ackerman Martin R 364 Milwaukee av Arnold Frank 2880 N Ashland av Austin Robert H A 6236 Wentworth av and many more.
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