Washington Death Centenary Observed Across Cities
Washington memorial events marked the 100th anniversary with solemn rites at Mount Vernon led by Masons and Red Men. Observances spread to New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities with church services and commemorative ceremonies honoring George Washington's life and death.
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Washington
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Saul
New York
Chicago
Dee
Philadelphia
Civil Service Reformers Attack McKinley On Merit Law
At an Indianapolis open meeting the National Civil Service League attacked President McKinley’s May 20 order removing offices from the civil service. Secretary Meaney of New York said the league sought facts on violations in the treasury department and urged disclosure, while secretary Gage said information could not be shared. The league passed a resolution condemning secrecy and claimed the order’s effect required adding as many offices to the classified service as were removed.
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Indianapolis
National Civil Service League
McKinley
George Meaneny
New York
League
Treasury Department
Gage
Publc
Washington Funeral Procession Recalls Historic Route
Thousands of visiting Masons and high officials including President McKinley attend a Washington funeral re-enactment. A grand procession travels from the mansion to the tomb with religious rites, an oration by Grand Master Burnand, and a benediction by Rabbi W I Callieh. Red Men delegation later arrives to honor Washington.
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McKinley
Hay
Gage
Long
Wison
Hitchcock
Duke
Virginia
Washington
Third Cavalry Band
A. M. Randolph
Grand Lodge
District of Columbia
A. A. Burnand
Colorado
MacWinley
W. I. Callieh
Beth Ahaba Synagogue
Richmond
Washington National Capital Memorial Service
Washington's George Washington memorial services were held at the Church of the Epiphany. The Episcopalian rite was led by the bishop with joint conduct by Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution and other patriotic societies. The service included a commemorative thanksgiving and the singing of Spiling’s Recessional.
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National Capital
New York
Washington
Church of the Epiphany
Patriotic Societies of
District of Columbia
Sons of the American Revolution
Colonial Dames
Sons of the Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Society of the War of 1812
Sipling
Des Moines Supreme Court Allows Sale of Court House Site
The Des Moines Iowa supreme court holds the county board may sell the old court house site and use proceeds to build a new court house on another site costing 400000. A special election approved selling the old site and purchasing a new location despite strong opposition and legal challenges.
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Des Molines
Supreme Court
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Senator Davis proposes bill to punish treaty violations
Washington December 15 Senator Davis from the committee on foreign relations introduced a bill to punish violations of treaty rights. The measure intends to punish crimes against foreign citizens committed in states under local law where the offense occurs.
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Washington
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Milwaukees Milestone map publisher Silas Chapman dies
Silas Chapman veteran map publisher died yesterday morning after a weeklong illness. Heart failure caused the death. He had maintained good health despite his advanced age and marked his sixty sixth birthday on June 9.
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Milwaukee
Silas Chapman
Chapman
General Otis reports Bulacan freed and Blaonabato captured
Washington dispatches announce General Lawton’s report that Bulacan province is freed of Insurgents. The Fourth Cavalry yesterday captured the strong mountain position of Blaonabato with food supplies clothing a cartridge factory and bar racks secured.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Lawton
Bulacan
Fourth Cavalry
Blaonabato
Senate confirms several nominations for diplomacy
Washington reports the senate confirmed John N. Irwin of Iowa as United States minister to Portugal and named Spencer F. Addy of Illinois as Paris second secretary with Arthur M. Beaupre of Illinois assigned at Bogota Colombia as secretary of legation in a decision noted on December 15.
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Washington
Senate
United States
John N. Irwin
Iowa
Portugal
Spencer F. Addy
Illinois
Paris
Arthur M. Beaupre
Mtllinois
Bogota
Colombia
Body identified as Niagara wreck victim at Patton's Point
A body washed ashore at Patton's Point yesterday is believed to be from the steamer Niagara wreck. It has not yet been identified.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara
Patton’s Point
League Vacnates Tell Nothing
New York December 15 magnates in session yesterday and today refuse to reveal any plans or actions. The secretive talks leave observers awaiting concrete announcements on league matters.
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New York
New Swiss President Hauser Elected Yesterday
Switzerland elected a new president Walther Hauser. A carload of ore from Isabella mine Cripple Creek Colo yielded 200000 in gold for its owners. Melvin W Uelms of Cumberland died when a tree fell in woods near Superior Wis. Ever Gray 60 employed by Chicago Rock Island Pacific killed in Chicago for assaulting non union workers in an injunction violation. Judge Holdom sentenced five union men to county jail. About 500 miners strike tied up Webster county Indiana coal mines Kale Coalville Lehigh Carbon. Osservatore Romano editor says pope marks Jan 1 1407 as thinning of the twentieth century. Goose plant in Washington park Chicago bloom for first time since 1895. Woman's Relief corps hosted Governor and Mrs John R Tanner and Mrs Harriet J Bodgell at Memorial hall Chicago.
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Switzerland
Walther Hauser
Isabella
Cripple Creek
Colo
Melvin W. Uelms
Cumberland
Superior
Wis
Ever Gray
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Holdom
Webster County
Kale
Coalville
Lehigh and
Carbon
Casonie
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Washington Park
Guatemala
Woman's Relief Corps
John R. Tanner
Harriet J. Bodgell
Hartford
Advertising Scheme Spurs Courtroom Farce Ends In Victory
A southern firm faced a criminal chase when the junior partner sought an arrest warrant against the senior partner for selling below cost. After a postponement and bail, the senior partner was released. As he left, the junior partner vowed the sacrifice would continue, prompting a surge in business until the case was dismissed and the aim of promoting advertising was achieved.
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Nave
Pain Balm Heals Chest Aches Prevents Pneumonia
A dampened flannel with Chamberlains Pain Balm bound to the chest eases pain during a cold and is said to ward off pneumonia. The same treatment is claimed to cure a lame back in a few hours. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Elders of Eliot Maine Remain Local Through Lifetimes
In Eliot Maine the southern part of the village houses eleven residents nine of whom are over 50 years old and eight are men. The oldest is 95. Most were born in Eliot and many have never left the area more than fifty miles from birthplace.
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Eliot
It Hits the Spot Honey and Tar Advertisement
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar relieves sore throat and lung pain from a cold with immediate comfort and a healing sensation. It promises guaranteed relief as a personal testimonial. Separately, a report notes about 40,000 Mohammedans deserting Crete with 50,000 remaining uneasy about the new order.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Juegkuuz
Crete
Benj Ingerson Claims Boost From Bloney Tar Remedy
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Ind says he largely stopped speaking above a whisper for months before a bottle of Fo?n Bloney and Tar restored his voice. The remedy is noted as popular among speakers and singers. HH. J. Moogk, V.EF, Junungkuz & Co.
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Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
S Peaker
HH. J. Moogk
V.ef
Jnungkunz & Co
Passenger classes shift in Dongland rail travel
First-class passengers rose only 10 percent over a decade in Dongland, while third-class travelers increased 41 percent, highlighting growing demand among lower fare earners and potential strain on limited premium seating.
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Dongland
Allen's Foot-Iase offers shoe comfort and relief
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Iase powder. It relieves tight or new shoes, werns and bunions, and claims to cure swollen feet, blisters, callous spots, ingrowing nails, sweating, and hot aching feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25c, with free trial by mail. Also notes Berea college commences with 1,500 saddle horses picked on its grounds.
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Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Parish Disturbance Leads to Foley’s Honey and Tar Request
A person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing is asked to contact H. J. Moogh or W. EF. Jungkunz & Co. to obtain Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy is noted as providing relief.
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H. J. Moogh
W. EF
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Ad
The advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and blood disorders, claiming it strengthens digestion and nutrition, improves weak stomachs, and benefits heart, liver, and blood conditions caused by poor digestion. It cites dire cases from Paris in 1808 and emphasizes a quick, powerful corrective action.
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Pierce
Harvest Excursions on Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces Harvest Excursion tickets for sale on November 7 and 21 and December 5 and 19. Tickets will be available at standard fare from participating depots.
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Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
The Pale Stranger in a German Inn
A middle aged man recounts a tale of terror from post revolutionary France told to a German innkeeper. He recalls his uncle a watchmaker sheltered a Swiss refugee, then fell victim to a sudden Parisian purge. His aunt's distress and the ensuing ruin mark the onset of violent times and loss.
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Germany
Iris Guest
France
Paris
Houng
Prisoner’s Deliverance in Dark Dungeon Tale
A first person account recalls a night of capture by two men, confiscation of family possessions, and confinement in a damp dungeon for five days. Starvation and fear give way to faith and a miracle escape as the town changes hands and the prison doors reopen. The narrator finds hope in scripture and looks toward a city with perpetual light and no night.
Norway Guides Impress American Tourists with Language Skills
A New York Tribune quote describes Norwegian guides as intelligent and alert to new words from English and American travelers. A humorous miscommunication about blasting rocks and hunting bears highlights cultural exchanges during a forest trek and cliff exploration with guides.
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Norway
Karly Ll
Ixarl
Karl
New York ‘Tribune
Interesting Souvenir Pincushion Theme Sparks Chicago Story
Pearl resists selling a $500 pincushion described by Ruby as worthless sawdust. The item stirred gossip that Duncle Ben paid $500 for it in Chicago, with one quip about green goods.
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Pearl
Ruby
Duncle Ben
Chicago
Chicago News
Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Relief From Indigestion
A persuasive ad-style warning compares stomach discomfort to slavery and promotes Dodd's Dyspepsia Tablets as the sole method to digest meals, rest the stomach, and prevent foul gas by instantly processing food and regulating bowels.
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Dodd
Double Daily Fast Trains to Florida on Southern Railway
Winter excursion offer promoting through car service and through sleeping cars from Cincinnati Louisville and from St. Louis and Kansas City to Jacksonville. Includes connections via Queen and Crescent route L. E. St. L. railroads and Plant system. Maps schedules and booklets available free. agents offer through tickets to Florida resorts. Attn Ky W A Tors and Wa H Taylors.
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Southern Railway
Southern Resorts
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chattanooga
Jesup
Plant System
Jacksonville
Knoxville
Asherville
Savannah
North Carolina
St. Louis
L. E. & St. L. Railroad
Air Line
Kansas City
Birmingham
Atlanta
Florida
South
Midland Route Tourist Car service resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service with a schedule from Chicago at 10:35 p m Friday to Omaha Saturday 3 55 p m then to Colorado Springs Sunday 10 45 p m and Salt Lake Monday 9 30 a m arriving San Francisco Wednesday 9 45 a m Eastbound departs San Francisco Saturday 8 a m arrives Chicago Wednesday 8 25 a m A day in Salt Lake City offered with points of interest visit G H Hearrop G P and T A Ohio 005dewtd
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
Illinois Central Time Table Highlights Daily Passenger Services
The Illinois Central timetable lists rail departures and arrivals for multiple routes, including daily services to and from West, Madison, Freeport, and Chicago, with freights carrying passengers on select trains. It notes daily operations except Sundays, specific train numbers, departure times such as 2:05 am and 3:45 pm, and connections to Chicago, Madison, and Freeport.
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Wore
Arciyea
Gabe
Sss Ares
Sanday
Leava
Prom South
Iseseee
Freeport
Krovocccessesseenenssee
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
Eee Owenies
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Marblehead
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Otis Cables of Victory
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Sue Babi Ee Sons
Borden’s Condensed Mik Co
Berea College
Tennessee Mountains
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Harper's Bazar
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Adams St
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Washington, D. C
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Kentucky
Mississippi
South Carolina
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R.R
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Chicago & Northwestern
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Council Bluffs
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Chicago Great Western
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Chicago Grbress
Chicago Specs
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F. H. Lord
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