Proves A Vast Success in Rural Free Delivery
Washington reports Perry S. Heath credits McKinley for expanding rural free delivery. He recalls Wanamaker initiating village free delivery under Harrison and cites a carrier mail delivery experiment to smaller communities. He notes the program’s early success and mentions a 1897 milestone with nearly 100,000 rural residents affected.
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Washington
McKinley
Perry S. Heath
Wanamaker
Harrison
Janesville Wins Main in Beloit Chicken Fights
In Beloit last night Chicago, Janesville, Freeport and Belvidere fanciers staged a big main with Pete Loftus versus W H Appleby for five fights at $50 a side and $300 odd. Janesville won four. Belvidere and Freeport drew six hack fights. Belvidere and Janesville each took two.
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Pete Loftus
Chicago Birds
Bevort
Wis
Chicago
Janesville
Freeport
Belvidere
Beloit
W. H. Appleby
Belviderd
Queaville
Chicago Sports
4 O Clock P M Attempt to Turn the British Right Wing
April 22 report from Wakerstrom notes Col Brabazon’s yeomanry scouts repelled a Boer attempt to turn the British right. The fire from mounted infantry and field guns drove the attackers back, preserving the line with no British casualties. Meanwhile Boer forces moved southward. At Borer Camp Thana Nchu English trenches suffer rain and flood, forcing men to crawl along banks where they are shot.
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Wakerstrom
Brabazon
Thana Nchu
Orange Free State
Jammersburg Drift
Clark unseated for Montana bribes in Senate case
Special Senate report finds Clark of Montana elected to the Senate null and void due to bribery by his agents and Montana law violations. The committee urges adoption of a resolution declaring he was not legally elected. Also notes Oberlin M Carter’s court martial conviction and a May 1 2 Nicaragua canal inspection request.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Montana
Supreme Court
Oberlin M’carter
Georgia
House
Hepburn
Nicaragua Canal
Ecumenical foreign missions session opens in New York
The first business session of the Ecumenical conference on foreign missions began at 9:30 a.m. in Carnegie hall and Central Presbyterian church. Walter A. Sloan led devotions at Carnegie hall and Rev. James Cunningham at the Central church. Augustus H. Strong spoke on the Authority and Purpose of Foreign Missions. In Sprinorieto Illinois Gov Tanner removed state militia captain B M Schaffner from office and naval service. Albert A Michaelson named to succeed him at the University of Chicago.
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New York
N. Y
Ecumenical Conference On Foreign Missions
Carnegie Hall
Central Presbyterian Church
Walter A. Sloan
Land Mission of
China
James Cunningham
London
Augustus H. Strong
Rochester Theological Seminary
Sprinorieto
Ill
Tanner
B. M. Schaffner
Naval Service of the State
Albert A. Michaelson
University of Chicago
Schaffner
Boxers Kill Many Catholics Near Tien Tsin
News from April 23 reports Boxers massacring numerous Chinese Catholics near Pao Ting Fu in Pe Chi Lei, southwest of Tien Tsin. The German gunboat Iltis reached Taki while other ships departed the area.
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Tien Tsin
Boxers” Society
Pao Ting Fu
Pe Chi Lei
Iltis
Taki
University professor Rene de Poyen Bellisle found dead
Dr. Rene de Poyen Bellisle professor of French at the University of Chicago was found dead in his apartments in Curiaco on April 23. Authorities suppose death by poisoning and suicide.
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Curiaco
Rene de Poyen Bellisle
University of Chicago
Mills suspend operations. Illinois Steel lay off workers
Jouter April 23 Special. Operations were suspended today at three of the red mills of the Illinois Steel company of this city. Between 600 and 700 men were thrown out of employment.
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Jouter
Ilinois Steel Company
Meeting of the Board of Education Tonight for Reorganization
A board of education meeting is scheduled for tonight to discuss reorganization. The session will address leadership changes and policy updates as part of the restructuring plan.
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Board of Education
Talk of the Town life saving by Rocky Mountain Tea
Story notes life saving claims involving Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. Jos. Emmert. The item presents a local interest look at remedies and their impact on health in daily life.
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Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Jos. Emmert
Fancy Lawn Grass Seed Prices Marked By H J Porter
Seed price list from H J Porter at No. 12 Exchange Street showsFancy Lawn Grass Seed selling at 20 cents per pound, 1 half bushel for 1 dollar, and 1 bushel for 1.75 dollars. Local seed dealer advertises available varieties and pricing.
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H. J. Porter
Exchange St
Rural Free Delivery Sparks Nationwide Postal Reform
The rural postman connects all regions of the United States via daily routes. Republican policy boosts rural free delivery, expanding routes from 1000 by April 1900 to vast reach, with costs modest and mail volume rising, prompting questions about benefits to farmers funding the system.
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United States
Congress
Local updates on residents' health and progress
Peter Sweeney shows continued improvement while Romeo Miller remains ill. Mrs. Tate of Homer street suffers blood poisoning from a pin prick. Dr. Burns operated this morning. Edward Bengston returns to work. Frank Holsapple's child is ill. Mr. Farnum of the poor farm improves after sickness. Rev. Schwimbley of the U B church is a little better.
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Peter Sweeney
Romeo Miller
Tate
Homer Street
Burns
Edward Bengston
Frank Holsapple
Farnum
Rev. Schwimbley
U. B. Church
Newly Elected Board to Meet at Court House Tomorrow
The new board of supervisors will convene at the courthouse tomorrow. It is expected either Howard Price of Waddams or Henry Lichtenberger of Freeport will be chosen chairman.
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Court House
Howard Price
Waddams
Henry Lichtenberger
Freeport
Reverend Cullen Moves Family to Savanna
Rev Henry Cullen D D arrives from Savanna to Cedarville and will relocate his family to Savanna this week. He expresses satisfaction with his new pastoral charge.
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Savanna
Henry Cullen
Cedarville
Weather Forecasts From April Twenty Fourth City
Unsettled conditions persist with warmer trends in the northeast tonight as southwesterly winds bring changes. Tuesday looks unsettled with possible showers, while temperatures rise across regions into the upper sides of the forecast.
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Cxtcaao
Siedali J
Linoie
Bucklen Arnica Salve Proclaimed Cure For Sores
An 1850s style testimonial from Morgantown Tennessee claims Bucklen Arnica Salve cured a daughter's scald head and large sores. It promises guaranteed relief for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Available for 25 cents at Joseph Emmerts.
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Morgantown
Tenn
Joseph Emmerts
New Front Planned for Elson Building
A new front is being put in at M. V. B. Elson's building signaling renovation work.
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M. V. B. Elson
Walnut Hill Greenhouse Ad for House and Garden Plants
Advertisement for Walnut Hill greenhouse beside Harlem gardens south of water tower. Offered by H. D. Converse selling all kinds of house and garden plants. Contact details not provided.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Walnut Hill Greenhouse
Ice orders now open at Billerbeck’s shop
The notice urges customers to place ice orders at Billerbeck’s or send to the undersigned. It promises best service and confirms the ice season is again underway.
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Ice
Billerbeck'’s
Neus
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