Republicans hold Massachusetts and Indiana conventions
At Boston on April 26 the Massachusetts Republicans elected Lodge McCall Blanket and Clifford as delegates to the Philadelphia national convention. The platform endorsed the St Louis policy and McKinley administration and urged Long as vice president. In Indiana at Indianapolis on April 26 the Republican state convention began voting for state officers and delegates at large with six candidates for governor. on the seventh ballot W T Durbin of Anderson won the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Samuel McCall
Wm. B. Blanket
Walter Clifford
Philadelphia
St. Louis
McKinley
Long
Inpranavotts
Ind
W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Good News From Generals Roberts and Maclaren
London reports from Gen Roberts detail Baden Powell's latest up to April 10 with Maclaren improving and wounded recovering. In Pretoria an explosion at Begbie works last night killed ten and wounded thirty two, the facility serving as a government arsenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Baden-Powell
Maclaren
Pretoria
Begbie Works
Post Office Appropriation Bill Debated in House and Senate
Washington reports the house resumed work on the post office appropriation bill without preliminary business. In the senate a resolution urged the treasury secretary to provide monthly imports and duty rates under the 1898 reciprocal agreement. Pettus of Alabama opposed a resolution to seat Scott of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Pettus
Alabama
Scott
West Virginia
Fourth day of ecumenical conference marked as woman's day
On April 26 in New York the fourth day of the ecumenical conference featured men’s morning sessions at Carnegie Hall and Central Presbyterian Church with papers read and discussed. The afternoon saw a women’s mass convention held at Carnegie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Carnegie Hall
Central Presbyterian Church
Union Leaders Ban Participation In Dewey Celebration
April 26 Carcano report says the executive committee of the international association of machinists districts issued an edict declaring promoters of the Dewey celebration antagonistic to union labor and ordering union members to refrain from involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
International Association of Machinists
Strikers Beat Non-Union Workers in Building Trade Clash
In Curiaco Illinois on April 28 a labor war flare up continued as a mob assaulted two teamsters and an elderly carpenter. One unionist was arrested in the incident fueling tensions between union and non union groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Detroit Strike Aims To Unite Print Shops In Wages Fight
Detroit on April 26 reports a 150 strong strike by job pressmen feeders and assistants seeking to unionize local printing houses and win a uniform wage scale for job press work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ex-city official Bundy indicted for embezzlement
Ecmira New York April 27 Special. Ex city Chamberlain Frank E Bundy defeated candidate for mayor on the Democratic ticket in the spring election was indicted for embezzlement and falsifying city books. Shortage believed to be 100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecmira
N. Y
Frank E. Bundy
Bank Heist Nets $5,000 in Coulterville Vaults
Burglars broke into the Coulterville bank early today and stole about $5,000 from the vaults. Covutterville, Ill. police pursue leads as investigators describe a sharp daylight style break-in or early morning entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covutterville, Ill
Bank of
Coulterville
New York Central Employees Strike Disrupts Rail Shop
Burrato New York April 26 Special employees of the New York Central railroad shop numbering 2200 struck this morning and halted work, creating a conflict at the Burrato yard as talks continue with management over demands for better wages and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Burrato
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
Fire destroys Gramatan Inn in Bronxville suburb
A blaze swept Gramatan Inn in Bronxville today causing about 150000 dollars in losses. The fire, reported in New York, April 26, left the building a total loss with authorities investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gramatan Inn
Bronxville
Queen Victoria Leaves Vice-Regal Lodge for England
Queen Victoria departed from Vice-Regal Lodge at noon today for England amid a special royal journey. The departure marks the start of a historic voyage as preparations for the monarch’s trip proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusuin
Queen Victoria
Vice-Regal Lodge
England
Grant Exercises at Gavena with Roosevelt Speakery
Arrangements for the Grant birthday celebration set for Friday in Gavena Illinois include a 2 pm program in Turner hall with Governor Roosevelt as the orator of the day. A special train bearing Roosevelt and 200 Chicago guests arrives about 1 pm, followed by a parade along a city route ending at Turner hall. Remarks by J C Spare Long, the Albany born Rev J W Spensley and the Galena Male Quartet are on the schedule with the oration by Roosevelt and letters read. A railroad fare rate of one and one third is in place for nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Gavena
Ill
Grant
Turner Hall
Chicago
Illinois Central Station
Park Avenue
Decatur
Main
Meeker
Platteville State Normal School
J. C. Spare
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
District Federation Opens Second Annual Club Women Meeting
The second annual meeting of the district Federation of Women's clubs gathers in Dixon Illinois with delegates from Lee Ogle Whiteside Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson Winnebago and Boone counties. Welcome by Phidian Art club president Mrs C E Parsons and district federation president Mrs C D Knowlton precedes reports and an address on Art in the Public Schools by Mrs Herman Jd Hall of Chicago. A reception follows at Mrs Orris B Dodge residence with several district and state federation leaders in attendance. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup ad copy promotes cures for coughs and colds. Closing out sale notices and local business chatter complete the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Federation
Dixon, IH
District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lee, Ogle, Whiteside
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Stephenson, Winnebago
Boone Counties
Phidian Art Club
Dixon Women’s Club
C. E. Parsons
Presbyterian Church
C. D. Knowlton
Freeport
Herman Jd. Hall
Chicago
Orris B. Dodge
Knowlton
E.C. Parsons
D. Law
J. L. Hartwell
Dixon
Ford
Trego
Controversy Over a Cow in Hamlin County
In Hamlin County South Dakota a dispute over a single cow escalates to circuit court. County Judge McLauren and Deputy Sheriff Bradley are bound over for $200 each after James H. Foy accused them of stealing the animal. All sides produced evidence claiming ownership, making a jury likely to decide the rightful owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harvey
Stowers & Harvey
Darlington Township
McLauren
Foy
Bradley
Mill Fire Across Ottawa River Hurts Hull Wharves
Fire in Hull, across the Ottawa river from Ottawa, spreads to Victoria and Burrows wharves. Hundreds of Hull houses burned with flames crossing the river. Eddy company building and other Ottawa structures also reported afire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa, I
Hull
Ottawa
Victoria and
Burrows
Eddy Company
Weather Forecast for Caroago April 26
Illinois fair tonight and Friday. Special weather forecast notes clear skies and mild temperatures for the next twenty four hours. The report identifies Caroago as the location with expected benign conditions through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroago
Illinois
Ten Men Need Work At Stover Bicycle Co Office
Ten men seeking a week of work may apply at the office of the Stover Bicycle Co to secure employment opportunities. The notice invites applicants to present themselves for consideration and potential assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stover Bicycle Co
Home Druggist's Guarantee Cold Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Dr. Hoag's E-7 Cold Cure claiming a cold can be cured in a day if started early and promising protection against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. It sells 25 tablets for 25 cents with a money back guarantee from G. S. Chamberlin and Jos. Enmert.
Seed Potatoes for Harlem Gardens at Walnut Hill Greenhouse
Seed potatoes Marly and Late available for Harlem gardens south of the water tower. H D Converse invites inquiries for all kinds of house and garden plants, call at Walnut Hill greenhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marly
Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
Walnut Hill Greenhouse
Ice season orders at Billerbeck's urged
The notice invites customers to place ice orders at Billerbeck's or send them to the undersigned. It promises best service and guarantees delivery. The signer is Caster Nenos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice
Billerbeck’s
A Chance for Idle Money
Dexter A Knowlton plans another trip into Minnesota and eastern South Dakota to arrange safe mortgage loans for investors. The firm offers desirable mortgages on hand to net investors 5 percent interest and to reinvest funds from the anticipated trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana
Wilbur Lumber CO
Exchange St
Brewster House
M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A. CG
Knorr
Hennessy Leroyle
Hollister & Fargher
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Il Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
Murine Ci
3. P. Kent
John Reising
Aurora
Gen. Atkins
Sali Freeport
WH. F. Jungeunz CO
H. J
Great Britain
Queen
Lowell
Care Proms A
M. Hoover
Palestine
H. C. Burchard
Ex’r
C. S. Barrett
Iclan
Bengston
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Est
Manhattan
Pane Aea
Tegolden Eagle
Willner Bros
Cash Clothing House
Knowton Bros
Bankers
Pana
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Advt
Ladies’ Home ‘Journal
C. H. Little & Co
Hollister
Fargher
Eiddiesein Street
Wm. Walton
India
Wim. Walton
Stephenson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!