Exodous threat to Illinois plants shocks state economy
Chicago reports that major Chicago headquartered firms plan to move to New York after year start to escape hostile state taxes and courts. Glucose Sugar Refining, American Steel Hoop, Federal Steel, and Distilling Co of America account for over 50,000 direct jobs and $1 million in annual taxes, with up to half a million more affected indirectly. Local cooperage, planing, and coal mine industries face the heaviest impact nationwide.
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Chicago
New York
Junfors
Glucose Sugar Refining Company
American Steel Hoop Company
Federal Steel Company
Distilling Company of America
Illinois Steel
American ‘Mn Plate Company
American Steel and Wire Company
Glucose
Federal
Hoop Steel
Twice Fred Vogel Disappoints His Sweetheart by Death
Belleville Illinois December 2 Frederick Vogel a resident attempted suicide on the day of a planned wedding to Mrs Deffenbach of Freeburg. He left a note and was found with a bullet in his head. He survived but with slim chances of recovery. This is the second time he shirked marriage to the same woman. Ten years earlier he courted Emma Struntz at Freeburg. she married John Deffenbach after his disappearance and divorce followed two years ago. Vogel has been employed locally for the past year and renewed his attentions to Mrs Deffenbach amid plans to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ill
Ifrederick Vogel
Vogel
Deffenbach
Freeburg
John Deffenbach
Colonel Bell remembered for Philippines victory near Mangatarem
Carbondale Illinois December 2 The brilliant achievement of Colonel James J Bell in defeating and scattering rebel brigades near Mangatarem Philippines is celebrated locally The colonel formerly taught military tactics at Southern Winds Normal University in 1886 and was known for radical athletic views including a daring ride through town with ropes and sleds attached to his saddle Rioters Taken to Johnson County Marion Illinois December 2 Sheriff Joab moved to Vienna with nine prisoners from the Lauder Station riot Proceedings set to be in Johnson county names listed are Booker Jeremiah Brown Durden Richie Tricks Brazzleton Simith McKee
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Carbondale
Ills
James J. Bell
San Miguel
Alejandrino
Mangatarem
Philippines
Southern Winds Normal University
Iis
Johnson County
Marion
Dee
Joab
Vienna
Lauder Station
Mr Booker
Thomas Jeremiah
Mike Brown
George Durden
Id Richie
James Tricks
Arch Brazzleton
William Simith
Isaac McKee
Conference on irregularities at hospital for the incurable insane
Springfield officials and trustees met to review alleged irregularities involving two trustees removed by the governor last week and to discuss administration policy for the institution. The Illinois Press Association announced its February meeting dates at the Lexington Hotel in Chicago. Judge J H Pillsbury, longtime Menard County resident, died at age 69 in Petersburg after Thanksgiving night.
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Gov. Tanner
Springfield
Uls
State Board of Charities
Hospital For the Incurable Insane
Ilinois Press Association
Springfiela
Ill
Iinois Press Association
Lexington Hotel
Chicago
J. H. Pillsbury
Menard County
Petersburg
Want to Fight John Bull With 900 Men For Transvaal
Gustav Theilkuhl sought 900 passports at the state department for a third expedition sent from the United States to the Transvaal. Passports were refused since they could not be prepared before December 21, the voyage date for the third expedition. Theilkuhl says the second expedition left New York by various ships and some men will travel on the Prairie with U S exhibits to Paris. He plans to sail December 21 on a specially chartered vessel carrying 900 men. the troops are not armed. Theilkuhl, formerly a patent office messenger, has devoted himself to the Transvaal enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacaportas
Washington
Gustav Thielkuhl
State Department
Transvaal
Ouchesse d'Uzes Legion
New York
Theilkuhl
Mhureday
United States
Phellkuhl
Patent Office
Silence Over South Africa War News and US Budget Surplus
London reports silence on Lord Methuen casualty status as forces in Pietermaritzburg and De Aar are reinforced. Natal advance delayed by supply runs. Washington notes November receipts of 46,045,572 and disbursements of 40,769,847, leaving a 6,175,725 surplus.
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London
South Africa
War Office
Lord Methuen
Pietermaritzburg
Gordon Highlanders
de Aar
Natal
Washington
Quail Eating Stunt Reported in Danville Barber
Danville Illinois December 2 1903 barber Clay Smith marked Thanksgiving by eating his thirty second quail in as many days. He says he feels well and has no inconvenience. Flo has killed his own birds and continued work at his trade when not hunting quail.
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Danville
Ills
Clay Smith
Smith
Flo
Methodist Congress Adjourns After Five Days in St Louis
The Methodist congress adjourned yesterday after five days of sessions attended by eminent divines. With no executive authority, the gathering mainly discussed questions affecting Christian progress of the era and took no decisive action.
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Methodist Congress
St. Louis
Circulation Report Shows National Bank Notes Rise
The Comptroller of the Currency reports that at close of business November 29, 1899, total national bank note circulation stood at 2,438,760,248 dollars, up 75,554 dollars in November and up 1,058,210 dollars over the past year.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank
Princess of Wales at 35 on yesterday's date
Princess of Wales reached age thirty five yesterday as news items record various health and political developments. Amid global events Scarlet fever and diphtheria spread in Chicago while Bulgaria's state bank moves away from the gold standard and miners in British Columbia oppose Americano labor imports.
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Princess of Wales
Chicago
Bulgaria
British Columbia
New York State
William
Wilhelmina
Slobart
Cripple Creek
W. Gayle
Owen County
Fall River
Mass
John M. Palmer
Waois
Washington
National Dairymen's Association
Congress
Clyde Mattox
McKinley
United States
Philippines
China
The Humorous Quips of Chicago Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and jokes from Chicago newspapers. Language quirks, domestic banter, and witty exchanges reflect early 20th century newsroom humor as experts debate language, hats, plumbers, football, coal, diamonds, and peppy banter about daily life.
Grain-O: A Healthful Coffee Substitute From Grains
An all ages beverage recommended as a non stimulant health builder. Grain-O is made from pure grains and aids digestion while strengthening nerves. Sold by grocers at about coffee price, 25 cents per package.
Quotations and Asides From a Jazzy Patchwork Page
A string of pointed aphorisms and quotes from various voices touches on commerce, politics, gender, travel, health, and tradition. It weaves wry observations about creditors, voting rights, women, and the mind with an advertisement pitch for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and a Christmas gift suggestion. The tone echoes a bustling late 19th or early 20th century newspaper collage.
Imagination Affects Perceived Poison in Milk Punch
A tale recalls Coates who hid three or four bottles at a public house and tricked friends into drinking embrocation thinking it milk punch. Jones and others fell ill after sniffing a bottle corked with embrocation. The episode suggests imagination shapes the perceived effect and nearly harmed Coates.
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Jones
Coates
It Hits the Spot It Sells Foley Honey and Tar Medicine
A testimonial for Foley's Honey and Tar from H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz & Co. promises relief for sore throat and lungs during a severe cold. The ad asserts immediate comfort and healing, with a guarantee that the product “hits the spot.”
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Birmingham University receives brewing and malting chair endowment
A sum of 8120 is signed for the establishment of a chair of brewing and malting at the University of Birmingham, marking a significant academic support for the industry study.
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University of Birmingham
Kidney cure touted as guaranteed remedy by firm
Advertisements claim Foley's Kidney Cure can restore health to those with incurable kidney disease. The notice cites H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz & Co. separately. A separate item mentions the French navy testing a wireless telegraph system between lighthouses along the trench coast, described as stalling.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Trench
Pneumonia Treatment Highlight by Dr. Bishop
Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tar gave good results in three very severe pneumonia cases over the past month. The statement appears in the catalog or advertisement by H. J. Moogk, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
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C. J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
H.J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Wealthy Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
The text notes Wilhelmina as a wealthy European princess and heir to a large private fortune from King William II. It mentions chest pains signalling possible pneumonia, endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm for chest pain, and cites Emmert & Burrell as a seller. It also states the South Carolina dispensary will contribute $205,499 to state schools.
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Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Europe
William II
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
South Carolina
Voice Restored by Foley’s Honey and Tar In Hutton Claim
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Ind says prolonged silence ended after one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy is noted for use by speakers and singers and is associated with H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
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Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Excursions on Great Western Railway Tickets Offered
The Chicago Great Western Railway will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets on Tuesdays November 21 December 6 and 19. For information contact F. H. Lord G P T A Chicago or A G Fitz agent Brewster House.
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Chicago, Great Western Railway
F. H. Lord
Chicago
A. G. Fitz
Brewster House
Reduced Second Class Fares to Western Points Offered
The C M and St P Ry Co sells second class tickets to western points on lines of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways via connections at greatly reduced rates. Details available at the local ticket office. J B Swerr agent.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J.B. Swerr
Harvest Excursions Offered by Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will sell Harvest Excursion tickets on November 7, 21 and December 8, 9, and 19, offering travel options for holiday period trips and seasonal sightseeing.
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Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Gulf Coast Getaway on Louisville & Nashville Line
The gulf coast between Mobile and New Orleans offers mild climate pure air and ideal hunting and fishing. First class accommodations available at moderate prices. Accessible by through cars from northern cities via the Louisville & Nashville Railroad with Florida connections. Write for folders to J K Ridgely N W P A Chicago.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Remarkable Cure Advertised for Urine Examination
A fragmented 19th century medical adproposes free urine analysis and promises remarkable cures. It claims patients are treated by mail or express with confidential correspondence, offering free questions and consultation before proceeding.
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Chicago Daily News
Jenry
Lemme
Eliza
Poliskil
Poliski
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E. Mayer
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Green Street
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Freeport
People's Column
Hore
Stephenson
Marts Muun
N. Galena Ave
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Dearborn
Knights of the Globe
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American Street
Chicago St
C. A. Sheets
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Bieghesson
C. R. Sheets
Howsee
H. C. Burchard
Galeas Avenue
R. Dirksen
Carroll St
Wyandotte
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Douglas Ave
J. W. Sanderson
Gladin
Weishas
Henry Weishar
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