Senate opens with treasury reports and finance bill moves
Reports from the secretary of the treasury attorney general and currency officials were presented at the senate opening. Senator Aldrich chairman of the finance committee brought forward a finance measure. Senator Hawlings Utah urged a full investigation of alleged polygamous practices and patronage. Senator Mason Illinois offered a resolution sending best wishes to the Boers. The house was not in session and Republican caucus planned next steps on the bill with Hepburn Iowa and Cannon Illinois detailing terms.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Hawlings
Utah
United States
Mason
Illinois
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Cannon
III
Suffragists Elect Officers in Illinois Convention
The Sinois Equal Suffrage association closed its two days in Brio t, Wis. with officers elected including President Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch Chicago and Secretary Miss Lena Morrow Freeport. Resolutions urged equal political rights for women and protested seating of Roberts Utah. Carrie Catt spoke on conference work and organization. James H Dustin, clothier, failed today with liabilities of 8000 and assets of 5000.
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Lena Morrow
Freepiort
Barry
Ill
Sinois
Catherine Waugh M’culloch
Chicago
Eva M. Smith
Springfield
Julia M. Dunn
Molive
Freeport
Julia Holmes Smith
L. F. Long
Elmina Springer
Caroline Grate
Pike County
Susan B. Anthony
Carrie C. Catt
Horrible Mob Burning of Dick Coleman at Mayrsville KY
A mob in Mayrsville Kentucky burned Dick Coleman, a Black man accused of murdering Mrs. James Lashbrook. He was seized at the courthouse, bound to a sapling, and executed as bystanders assaulted him with rope, sticks, and fire after a violent assault on Lashbrook.
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Mayrsvintn
Dick Coleman
James Lashbrook
Covington
Mayesville
Court House
Lashbrook
Coleman
Lashbrook Farm
Lumber From Timber To Customer Ad Claims Direct Supply
The ad states it owns the timber used for lumber and operates two saw mills to quickly produce lumber. It promises low prices and good grades by cutting out middlemen and keeping lumber under cover to prevent warping. It invites customers to call and visit whether buying or not.
Choice City Property and Building Lots For Sale
We have available select residence property and a long list of desirable building lots across the city. It is a very exacting customer who cannot be suited by something on this list.
Beleaguered Ladysmith Update From November to December
From Pretoria to London reports on General Joubert's indisposition and medical leave to Volksrust, a council of war over an assault plan, and heavy artillery near Mafeking. Dispatches note quiet at Kimberly and Ladysmith as British forces prepare for a final effort, with casualty tallies and supply status.
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Pretoria
Joubert
Volksrust
Laayer
Ladysmith
Mafeking
Kimberly
London
Freeze
Lord Dun Donald
Colenso
Tugela
Kruger
Ladysouth
War Office
Otis notes no word from Young since Nov 29 near Vigan
Washington reports Gen Otis has received no communication from Gen Young since November 29 when he was twenty miles south of Vigan. Otis notes Young appears to still pursue Aguinaldo. Col Parker of the Forty-fifth cites an insurgent attack near Wigan on the fifth with eight hundred attackers against Company B and 153 sick and footsore of the Thirty-third. Street fighting began at 3 AM on the fourth, lasting four hours. forty rebels and thirty-two prisoners taken, plus many officers. Parker claims he can hold out with ample rations and ammunition. Parker’s force suffered eight killed and three wounded.
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Washington
Otis
Young Sines
Vigan
Young
Aguinaldo
Col. Parker
Forty-fifth
Wigan
Thirty-third Infantry
Parker
Burglar shoots preacher and wife in Racine robbery
Rev. D. R. Cheney and wife were shot at 10 this morning by a burglar who forced them to surrender money and jewelry. Believed fatally wounded, they were left unseen as the attacker fled, after thinking they concealed valuables.
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Racine, Wis
D. R. Cheney
Reunion set for Chicago in August 1900
The National Council Grand Army of the Republic decided today that the next reunion will be held the last week in August 1900 in Chicago.
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Chicago
Cutcaco
National Council Grand Army of the Republic
Paderewski Due to Arrive in New York Tomorrow
Ignace Paderewski sails on the Oceanic toward New York with anticipation in the air. Some of his feminine admirers are expected to beat the crowds to greet him upon his arrival.
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New York
Ignace Paderewski
Concert Tour Hopes Rise As Fans Gather to See Him Off
Crowds gathered to bid farewell to the prominent musician before his departure home for the final time. Though not married at the time, public interest remains high as advance sales for his first four concerts exceed $25,000, with select venues still available apart from the premier spots.
Dixon Schools Reopen After Smallpox Epidemic
Dixon Illinois reports no new cases today with only one dangerous case outside city limits. The South Side school will reopen tomorrow after fumigation, the North Side schools on Thursday. The board of health has authorized 25 smallpox signs and enforces strict measures as cases lessen.
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Dixon, Ill
Board of Health
South Side
North Side
Nellie Dawson and Thomas Burton Wed in Chicago
Miss Nellie Dawson daughter of a prominent Belvidere citizen and Thomas Burton a traveling drug salesman were married in Chicago today by Rev William Craven. The wedding surprised friends in Belvidere, with Burton noted as popular in the middle west and a member of Tebeala Temple Shriners and Freeport Consistory. Emmert & Burrell advertises Rocky Mountain Tea at 365 cents.
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Belvidere
Nellie Dawson
Thomas Burton
Chicago
William Craven
Dawson
Burton
West
Middle West
Tebeala Temple
Mystic Shriners
Rockford
Supper at Good Templars hall Friday evening
Community meal announced for Friday from five to eight at Good Templars hall. Everyone invited to come and eat. Pricalbe.
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Good Templar’s
Pricalbe
Carriage trimming and repairs advertised in the street notice
Local notice lists carriage trimming and repair services along Gale, Carriage Street and Douglas. The fragment specifies a date format 10-27 but lacks clear details or names other than street references.
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Carriage Street
Douglas
To Cure Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a quick cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists refund money if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is listed as 265c.
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E. W. Grove
Elegant Menswear Accessories Line Featured in Ad
Silk lined Kid Gloves and Sterling silver mounted Silk Umbrellas are shown alongside Mufflers Neckwear and Fancy French flannel Night Robes Pajamas. An elegant line of Silk Suspenders Imported fancy half Hose in all colors and Men's caps Hats and gloves complete the display for refined attire.
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Beloit
Brio.t
Wis
James H. Dustin
Clothier
Wilbur Lumber CO
Exchange St
Brewster House
M. Sanford
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Mil
Meil Soc
Magna
Semel
Gordonsville
Minn
Marine
Andy
Edward Buley
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungeunz CO
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
Gen. Otis
Paderewski
Great Pianist
Oceanic
Dixon Schools
Health Board
Miss Nellie Daw
Wood
C.H. Little & Co
Rar
Ybrand
Joan Derraart
Harriet M. Burbank
West Street
Beadti
W. J. Rideout
The
Schnable
Staley
Price Cash Clothing House
Stephenson St
Iphotos
Jenks Bros
Walton
A. Y
Harden & Tice
Wm. Walton
Capes
Wim. Walton
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