Quay Strength Fails to Elect U S Senator as Bevy of Rivals Compete
Jan 18 reports from Harrisburg Indianapolis and Detroit describe the opening day of the U S senator contest. Quay leads among Republicans but a joint ballot still needed. Beveridge is elected in Indiana. Burrows secures Michigan independent support. Cushman Davis chosen in Minnesota with Towne backing in St Paul. Balloting continues daily until a winner emerges.
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Anta
Beveridge Formaily
Indiana
Birrows Wenry
Michigan
United States
Quay
Indianan
Indianapolis
Albert J. Beveridge
Turple
Senate
Beveridge
Turpic
Buckhart
Wouse
Burrows
Lansing
Mich
Julius C
House
Daniel J. Campatu
St. Paul
Tan
Cushman K. Davis
Towne
Davis
Doubt on Depew Nomination Highlights 1901 Run
Reports from Charleston and surrounding states on January 18 show political jockeying as Republicans and Democrats seek a presidential nominee. Governor Atkinson gains business support while McGraw appears set for the Democratic bid. In Nebraska and Maine, ballots for U S senator indicate indecision and strong Lodge and Hale showings respectively. A California bribery probe surrounds Howard Wright and U S Grant aide Keen with testimonies supporting the allegations.
Illinois Legislature Admits Limited Action Amid Debates
The Mississippi city report notes a brief legislative halt with no business in the house. The senate was in session briefly as the governor sent messages naming several appointments. Bussey introduced a bill to organize a municipal pawnbrokers society. Senate committee lists were promised to be public, while house committee appointments would be delayed.
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Springfield
House
Senate
Bussey
Wisconsin Legislature Opens Brief Sessions in Both Houses
Madison Wis Jan 18 Brief sessions were held in both houses as the legislature prepares for work The first assembly bill was introduced by Farau of Oshkosh to require railroads to carry bicycles as baggage A similar bill failed two years ago Speaker Ray announced committees and the Republican caucus will be held tonight
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Winconsin
Madison
Wis
Farau
Oshkosh
Ray
Michigan Legislature considers taxes and insurer payout bills
Lansing Jan 18 It reports that in the legislature bills were introduced proposing a graduated income tax and an inheritance tax to prevent consolidation of express offices in larger cities, and to require insurance companies to pay full face value of policies in total loss cases.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Jan
Leedy's Appointments Withdrawn in Topeka
Topeka report states Governor Stanley withdrew the list of appointments sent to the Senate for confirmation by Governor Leedy during the special session. The move shifts confirmation prospects for the pending nominees and signals a political recalibration in the state capital.
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Leedy
Topeka
Kan
Stanley
Senate
John R Young Dead Librarian and Journalist Passes
Washington January 18 John Russell Young librarian of the United States Congress and noted newspaper correspondent died yesterday at 9 40 am Surrounded by family and friends his death followed a period of illness attributed to acute Brights disease with brain strain The funeral will be held on Saturday at 11 oclock in St Johns Episcopal church Washington interment in private grounds New York January 18 Geo Dixon defeated Pluto of South Africa in ten rounds at Lenox Athletic Club The knockout came with a left hook to the stomach Pana Illinois January 18 I N Weaver embezzlement case postponed as illness remains the stated excuse and a capias may be issued
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Washington
John . Russell Young
Congress
China
Young
Berkely Young
Dr. Freer
Ralph J. Meeker
Alexander Mackay-Smith
New York
Geo. Dixon
Lenox Athletic Club
Young Pluto
South Africa
Weaver
Pana, Is
I. N. Weaver
Pana Building Association
Taylorville
Ames
First National Bank
Verveve
Second National Bank
Serene
Vee de Bone Eney Coepeseneery
Knowlton Bros
Banh
Adamson, ’ Meare Ena Ousacotar
American Bell
Felephons ¢ Co
Arndt
Arno
Philip
Arthur
Johny
Atkinson Wm
Aoa
Flora
Y Vanier” & Ohiendort
Bailey
Nam Rey
Dr. S. Tree
Best
T. Fe
A. Jol
Wss
Betz
C Tas. Capes
Billerbeck
John Stoenres
Blust
Geo. Ost Eee
Geo
Bongye
Dan Oats
Bordner
Boston
Bowler
Col
Boyer
Mrs. Do
Brigham & Barwigr
Brockmeier
Fred
Brown
A. H
Rown, Josep
Brown & Snyder
Brubaker, Rs
Brubaker
Say
Buckley
B. T
Burrell
Arlipp
Asey
I Robert
Clark
G. V
Ote
Coates
John E
Me Cochran
Collman
Mrs
Colvin
Crain
J.J
Tang
I Cronkrite
OS Deko
Currier
Aire
Delbauer
Devoro
Dickas
Lewis
Dietrick
Diffenbaugh
J Wenes
Dingman
Joe
Dirksen
Dittman
J. Z
Dorman
Edwards
Miso
Emmert
Joseph
Emmert & Burre
Engle
Ennenga
Hanonge ‘&W Ng
Erfert, Yolk
Lvors
Fair, Bee
Uae
Aist
First
Presbyterian
Flachtemeier
Uok
E. Ar
Franz
Freeport ‘Club
Freeport General Electric
Freeport Light & Fuel Co
Freeport Lumber & Fuel
Dreyer
Pepdeel
Freech
Gierman Ins
Fry
Margaret
Gibler
Goddard
AL Pa
Goddard & Clark
Goodrich, &S
Groveman
Mr van
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Hackett & Lichter
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Bu Aist
Odd
Hamm
Ohn
Harter
Hartman
Jacob
Hayes
Held
Henney
J JW
Reteepeon Euney Bugey Co
Hottinger
Howitt
Pebennene
Hill
C A Ferrertis
Hincoline
J. M
Hoebel
John
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Atten
Gi Holland
W. Hi
Henry Lows
Kean
J. CO
Kennedy
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John « Kingsley
Sank. Kerch
Klapp
Ine
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Fb Bros
Koehler
MM Jonetesans Koenig
Win
Little
C. Shee Beeees
Bo & Co
Lott
Luecke
Robe
Mann & Thompson
Martin, John A
Martin
R. J
Victim Exculpates Slayer Before Death in Illinois
Galesburg Illinois January 18 C C Carolan died last night from a revolver shot received from William Rippetee. Carolan exculpated his slayer from blame before dying.
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Galesburg
Ill
C. C. Carolan
William Rippetee
Carolan
Western Base Ball Association Reorganization Meeting
The Western Base Ball association will hold an official meeting to reorganize at Rock Island on January 25.
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Western Base Ball Association
Rockford, Dis
Rock Island
Abbreviated Telegrams Notice Various Local Items
William Moon of Allien Michigan has a calf with four perfect fore legs Plymouth church Brooklyn calls Rev Dr Hillis of Chicago to pulpit Mike Junk of Lincoln Wis loses right hand on feed cutter Michigan Sugar Co pays farmers 100000 for last beet crop Oshkosh marshes overrun with muskrats hunts yield 300 350 daily Kansas new attorney general rules Leedy extra session invalid Marble axe factory Gladstone Mich ships safety axes to Norway then orders from Shanghai Bay County Michigan coal mines keep anthracite price at 6 a ton this winter Henry Stanfield Chicago cook dies after drinking water at Harrison Street station Oshkosh Albert Staudenrans dies hemorrhage in Chicago hospital before operation John Maxwell Chicago Tribune sues Nat Goodwin over play Ambition Bishop Potter says saloons a social necessity and will persist until labourers have a suitable substitute.
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Allien
Mich
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
N. DD. Hillis
Chicago
Mike Junk
Lincoln
Wis
Michigan Sugar Company
Bay City
Oshkosh
Kansas
Leedy
Marble
Gladstone
Norway
Hursday
Shanghai
China
Bay County
Henry Stanfield
Harrison Street
Albert Staudenrans
J.B. Murphy
John Maxwell
Chicago Tribune
Nat Goodwin
Maxwell
Goodwin
Congress
Bishop Potter
Church Temperance Society
New York
Freeport Tax Payers List and 1898 Office Opening Note
Tax Collector J D Hirst opens office behind the First National Bank to collect 1898 taxes. The list shows taxpayers paying over 75 with comparisons to the previous year. Also contains assorted advertisements for tonics and remedies and ink stain tips from local merchants.
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T. D. Hirst
First National Bank
Freeport
Foley Honey and Tar heals cough and grippe
Foley's Honey and Tar promises to heal the lung racking cough of la grippe and prevent pneumonia. The remedy is guaranteed, sold for 25 cents or 50 cents through H. D. Moogh, Swarts & Pleck.
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Foley
H.d. Moogh
Swarts & Pleck
War Atlas with 16 colored map plates 14x21 inches
Postage paid for 18 cents. Provides map atlas of all Spanish possessions showing principal cities and towns. Advertises address for J. Marko G. P. & T.A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Spanis
J. Marko
Cedar Rapids
Walter Vail survives Gila monster bite on Western range
An oldtime stockman at the Midland recalls Walter L. Vail of Pantano Arizona and Santa Catalina Island who killed a Gila monster after it bit his wrist during a chase. Vail rode to Pantano for help, endured agonizing pain, and recovered after two months of treatment with doctors of the Southwest. The ordeal left him with white hair and a scalp condition, and his pony died soon after the escape.
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Midland
Gila
Plains
Stockman
Walter L. Vail
Vail & Gnates
Pantano, Ariz
Santa Catalina Island
Pacific Ocean
Yale
Hy Kelley
Wyoming
Walter Wall
New York City
Walter Vail J
Walter
Pantano Station
Southern Pacific
New York
Walter Vail
Waller
Pantano
Tuscan
Southwest
Kansas City Star
Remarkable Cure for La Grippe Cough
N Jackson of Danville reports his daughter suffered a severe grippe seven years ago and now coughs whenever she catches cold. After trying many remedies without relief, Ioley's Honey and Tar cured her and she has not coughed since. Swarts & Moogk note similar endorsements.
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N. Jackson
Danville
Ioley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts
Eck
Gambling Bacillus Rots Legitimate Sports Says Criterion
The piece warns that gambling breeds ruin by stressing how bettors chase long odds in horse racing and other games. It argues gambling infection corrupts sports by causing theft, debt, and moral decline across events.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Guarantee Offer
Advertises a money back guarantee on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for gripe cold and whooping cough with prices 25 and 60 cents per bottle. Claims purchaser refund if not satisfactory. From Emmert & Burrell.
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Chamberlain
Pines
Beene
Emmert & Burrell
Names Behind Fabric Types
Muslin gets its name from Mugaoni a fortified town in Turkey in Asia. Tulle derives its name from a city in the south of France.
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Mugaoni
Turkey
Asia
Tulle
France
Cough remedy praised for la grippe relief
Mrs G Vacher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing a severe la grippe cough after three years of lingering symptoms. Her husband states a bottle gave immediate relief and now their household never lacks the medicine priced at 25 cents and 60 cents, sold by H J Moogk Swarts and Fleck.
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Mr. G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarts & Fleck
Illunion Population Surges Past 480000
Illunion reports a rapid population increase with current estimates showing 480000 inhabitants. Local authorities note substantial growth in recent years, impacting housing, services, and infrastructure planning.
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Illunion
Another Good Man Gone Wrong In Kidney Cure Ad
H. J. Moogk of Swarta and Fleck promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney complaints, warning of adverse outcomes for those who neglect to use it.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swarta & Fleck
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico Leaves Chicago Thursday
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico departs Chicago on Thursday February 9 1899 under the personal direction of Mr J J Grafton. The trip uses a special train with a dining car and includes Mardi Gras at New Orleans and all principal points of old New Mexico. All express included in ticket. Limited space, secure early. For pamphlets contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Chicago
J. J. Grafton
New Orleans
Old New Mexico
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Chicago Great Western Ry
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Florida
Arizona
Old
New Mexico
Cuba
Louisiana
Virginia
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South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
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Texas
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General Pass
Adams St
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A. J. Sheperd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
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Nebraska
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Exchange Street
Illinois
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Stephenson St
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Oak Bt
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Europe
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Capital
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Pres
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Collmann
V-Pres
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Schulte
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Charles Moyer
Ohn Fosha
Jacob Kroan
V.B. Exson
H. Wessies
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Jacob Krohn
Reuben Siegfried
W. A. Hance
M. Y. B. Elson
Ritchie & Lukermann
van Buren Bt
Court House
Miss Tummel
Nurbe
Hesidenca
North Galena Ave
Stephenson Streay
E, H. Place
Over Emmert & Burrell
Stepherenn Atrant
Freeport, Il
Black Hills
South Dakota
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