Illinois Governor Elect Marries Cora English at St Pauls
The governor elect John R Tanner and Miss Cora Edith English wed at St Pauls Springfield in a high noon ceremony conducted by Bishop Seymour. Attended by national and state leaders, the event drew crowds despite drizzle. The gown was white mirrored velour with lilies of the valley. reception included elaborate dining and music by an orchestra. The couple depart for their four year tenure at the executive mansion and will receive many wedding gifts.
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Richard J. Oglesby
United States
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Chicago
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Edith English
Frederick W. Taylor
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Burn Mields
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Indianapolis
Louis Lehmann
Tanner
Illinois Central Railroad
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Luncheon After the Wedding at English Residence
A wedding luncheon at an English residence drew a small circle of personal friends and relatives. Notable attendees included Governor and Mrs Altgeld and ex-Governor and Mrs BR Oglesby. Guests were welcomed by Mrs Turney English and Mr and Mrs Col.
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Lavish wedding gifts prompt citywide display and secrecy
Gifts for the Tanner English nuptials drew attention as a secret landau and pair from Chicago residents were kept until moments before departure. A silver tableware set worth 1600 dollars and two jewelry pieces from Tanner valued around 2000 dollars highlighted the lavish offerings. Numerous dignitaries arrived from across Illinois and beyond, including elected officials and judges from Greenville Urbana Belleville and Chicago, underscoring the high society nature of the event.
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Urbana
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Champaign
J. B. Messick
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Carthage
James T. King
Jacksonville
A. H . Reed
Flora
J. B. Smith
Clay City
D. C. Hagle
J. M. Tanner
Louisville
R. Smith
Thomas T. Scott
Fairfield
Social Bride Cora English Prominent in Springfield Circles
Sketch of the two who have just become one profiles bride Cora Edith English a leading Springfield social figure with ties to Chicago Indianapolis Louisville and Washington. Describes her family lineage, height hair eyes and figure and lists prominent relatives including Governor Turney Judge Hoke and General McClure. Also notes Governor Tanner’s rough biographical outline and public service career. Ends with a financial failure notice for J S Hutchins of Rockwell Mason City Iowa liabilities $35,000 assets $26,000.
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Turney
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Madison proposes sweeping rule revisions in Wisconsin
A rules committee in Madison recommends abolishing the assembly committee of the whole and five minor committees to simplify lawmaking. Uniform rules for senate and assembly are urged, with many rules cut. A new bill introduction limit may trigger committee review before passage. Springfield reports a libel suit against John R Tanner is dismissed in Cook County court.
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Will Work for Bryan in 1900 Club Nominates Bryan Test
In New York on December 31 1900 the Progressive Democratic club announced it will work for William J Bryan's presidential nomination for 1900 and called a convention for January.
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Diverse 19th century notes on crime, politics, and society
The fragment lists varied items from threats of Cuban filibusters to oath laws for captains. It notes a sugar factory project near a city, Lavoy’s sudden death after resignation, a university head’s death from tobacco, a convict inheriting money, inauguration plans for Governor Tanner, Peru Bolivia tensions, a street robbery on Rush Street, a drowning in Columbia Missouri, Denver chamber’s stance on a monetary conference, and a missing Kansas man, all reflecting era concerns.
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Footnotes of Time and Turmoil From a Turbulent Year
A sweeping retrospective lists obituaries, disasters, and notable events from 1896. It chronicles storms and cyclones near Chicago and Sherman Texas, major fires in West Palm Beach Columbus Altoona and Crescent City, many political and financial shocks, and a long roll of prominent deaths including Du Maurier Stowe Millais and Harpers. It catalogs corporate failures and a wave of international affairs with sharp focus on named individuals and places.
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