Burke extradition and miner relief in Illinois news
Burke, the extradited murderer of Dr Cronin, arrived in Chicago from Winnipeg Monday night. Sullivan and Kilrain are arrested by order of Governor Lowry. we hope they face full penalties. Provisions continue to be sent from Chicago to distressed miners in Spring Valley and Streator. A physician certifies the death of two children at Spring Valley from starvation, highlighting the so called protection for laborers' families.
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Dr. Cronin
Winnipeg
Chicago
Sullivan
Kilrain
Lowry
Spring Valley
Streator
S. Weir Mitchell
India
Paris Exposition Machinery Hall Claims Largest Building
The machinery hall at the Paris Exposition is described as the world’s most extensive building. It measures about a quarter of a mile in length and twenty three rods in width, with a roof forming a single arch covering 60,000 square feet without internal supports.
Blaine Republicans Charged in Cronin Killing
The Chicago Herald argues no Irish Democrat is involved in Cronin’s murder. It labels the perpetrators as Jim Blaine Republicans, accusing them of leading a Blaine movement to sway Irish-Americans against their own interests.
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Cronin
Chicago Herald
Jim Blaine
Devastating Fires Strike Spokane Falls and Delhi
A Sunday night blaze ravaged Spokane Falls Washington Territory destroying about forty city blocks and $8 million in property. In Delhi Iowa a separate fire burned twelve businesses leaving only two intact and officials estimate losses around $20 000.
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Spokane Falls
Washington Territory
Delhi
Iowa
Rock River Assembly Draws Large Attendance in Dixon
A grand Rock River Assembly program in Dixon Illinois attracts a huge crowd with delegates from Freeport Dixon Lena Polo Orangeville Kent Forreston Rockford Oregon Chicago Morrison Elvira and Waterloo Iowa. Sixty tents dot the camp and the impressed audience enjoys sermons lectures and musical programs amid scenic river bluffs.
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Dixon, Ill
Rock River
Freeport
Dixon
Lena
Polo
Orangeville
Kent
Forreston
Rockford
Oregon
Chicago
Morrison
Elvira
Waterloo
Iowa
Geo. Scholl
Lutheran Board of Foreign Missions
Ilston
Rhodes
St. Louis
S. B. Barnitz
Board of Home Missions
Smith
H. A. Out
E. O. Excell
Temperance Assembly Draws Strong Attendance and Speakers
The Lutheran Board of Education assembly opened with Rev. Holmes Dysinger of Carthage College addressing the crowd on “The American College.” Temperance Day featured Carrie L. Grout and Rev. M. S. Firey, followed by children’s day and lectures by Rev. W. M. Smith and Rev. S. A. Ort. A concert closed the program as delegates filled the tabernacle, and organizers expect to repeat the event next year, possibly at a new location.
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Troxell
Lutheran Board of Education
Holmes Dysinger
Carthage College
American College
Carrie L. Grout
Rockford
M.S. Firey
Akron
Ohio
W. M. Smith
Washington, Ill
S. A. Ort
D. D
Wittemberg College
Springfield
The Republican Program and Sugar Tariff Debates
The article critiques the Republican program of tariffs and subsidies for foreign trade, arguing heavy duties and revenue use to subsidize carriers are unjust. It contrasts protectionism with free entry, cites Senator Morrill, predicts growing government expenditure, and ends with a discussion of sugar duties and the Sugar Refiners' Trust. The piece cites the Burlington Gazette and references Dr. S Weir Mitchell on serpents.
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Carlisle
Republican Party
Congress
Morrill
Burlington Gazette
Editor's humane note on flood survivors in Popular Science
The August Popular Science Monthly editor offers sensible remarks on a New York Times dispatch about flood rescues. Reported survivors who find themselves sole members of their families faced tragic choices after the disaster.
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Popular Science Monthly
New York Times
How to Annihilate the Sugar
In heated columns the democratic press denounces sugar trust robbery and protests plans by Republican organs. They argue free raw sugar would lower prices but warn the remedy would not reduce consumer costs or profits. the debate centers on protectionist vs free entry ideas and their real impact.
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