Washington remembers Daniel Webster with national statue unveiling
In Washington on January 18 a bronze Daniel Webster statue funded by Stilson Hutchins was unveiled with remarks from Senator Chandler and Secretary Long. Senator Lodge gave the day’s oration while Senator Wellington criticized expansion and US policy in the Philippines. The session also advanced the twelfth census bill and nominated Thomas J. Henderson to the board of ordnance and fortifications.
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Daniel Webster
United States
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Hutchins
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Senater
Wellington
Maryland
Philippines
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Teller
Whole
Thomas J. Henderson
Illinois
Board of
Ordinnances and Fortifications
Ambush kills soldiers as Tugola drift crossing reported
Capetown dispatch dated today notes Warren Brown crossing Tugola river at Potgesters drift and Trichards drift with a pontoon bridge enabling part of his force to move north. Ladysmith relief rumors persist as patrols clash with Boers leaving several Australians dead or captured.
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Capetown
Buller
Tugola
Potgesters Drift
Trichards Drift
Warren Brown
Warren
Cape Town
Ladysmith
Body Found in Cistern at Gatena Ill
The dead body of Mrs. Mary Lacey was recovered from a cistern in Gatena Ill. She had been missing from her boarding place for four days and is believed to have committed suicide. Lacey was known for literary accomplishments.
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Gatena
Ill
Mary Lacey
Congress Asked to Appropriate Twenty-Five Million for Waterway
The drainage board plans to petition Congress for a twenty five million appropriation to complete the vast artificial waterway from Lake Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico. The move aims to advance national drainage and transportation infrastructure projects.
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Jan
Congress
Drainage Board
Lake Michigan
Gulf of Mexico
Illinois Weather Outlook For Next Twenty Four Hours
Threatening weather tonight with snow in the northeast and colder in the extreme south. Friday will be cloudy. Several local residents are reported ill including Mrs Agnes Pickard and Mrs Clair Roberts. Clare Winger recovers from lung fever. A C Schwarze fell ill at the Y M C A barber shop and was taken home.
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Cutoace
Illinois
Clair Roberts
Frank Winger
Clare
A. C. Schwarze
Matt Brown Dies Prominent Freeport Businessman
Matt Brown known as Mat Brown longtime Freeport business leader dies suddenly at 7 PM at his home corner Carroll and Williams streets He was 1838 born Norwalk Ohio later lived in Milwaukee Chicago Freeport In Freeport he ran grain wool and coal with his father later worked in St Paul freight house He married Matilda Sherbonda in 1862 and is survived by wife son Will Brown two brothers two half brothers and a twin sister A post mortem cites heart paralysis Also reports James Cavanaugh death at noon in East Freeport plus Tilton and rehearsal notices
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Matilda Sherbonda
Will Brown
Frank Brown
Evanston
Geo. F. Brown
Morrison
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George
Streator
W. M. Putnam
To Cure Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement claims a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Boxed with E W Groves signature and a 25 cent price, refund offered if ineffective.
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E. W. Grove
Life in Lena Multiple Local Notices and Moves
Lena Illinois notes report A P Miller Toulon attorney visiting daughter Emma Miller Lena high school assistant teacher changes in local business D W Gishwiller new owners of D W McCarthy barber shop Den McCarthy may move to Detroit funeral for Nathaniel J Churchill at U B church Eleroy by Rev Dr Kauffman Odd Fellows in charge interment Lena cemetery K P lodge celebrations True Religion sermon Eminent Ladies sociable at Brandt home Erin township Roush post office staff visit Freeport last evening
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A. P. Miller
Toulon
Emma Miller
Lena High School
D. W. Gishwiller
Big Dave
Harry Welshaws
Freeport
Bert Gishwiller
D. W. McCarthy
den” McCarthy
Aspinwall Seeks State Treasurer Nomination From Freeport
Senator H F Aspinwall announces candidacy for state treasurer at Freeport. He has broad statewide support and a strong record as state senator, with many urging his bid to bolster the Republican ticket in the district.
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Oregon
Aspinwall
Freeport
Warren Sentinel
H. F. Aspinwall
A Clever Swindle by a Book Agent in the City
An oily haired smooth talking agent sold a two volume encyclopaedia for 9.50 to about thirty women. He obtained notes payable April 1, 1900 and drew seven percent interest. Professor Hendricks had recommended the books, but denounced the fraud publicly after learning the agent misrepresented his endorsement. The books were only worth about 3 dollars, and the scheme warned women to beware and avoid book agents.
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Sterling Gazette
B. F. Hendricks
Prof. Hendricks
John Bonebright Plans Move to Freeport for City School Benefits
Nora resident John Bonebright announces he will relocate his family to Freeport to provide his children access to city schools and the advantages they offer.
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John Bonebright
Nora
Freeport
Life Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery in Hannibal
J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri suffered typhoid fever and pneumonia with weak lungs and near death. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for rapid relief and full recovery. The medicine is promoted as a universal cure for throat and lung troubles with regular and trial bottles available at Emmert and Burrell’s drug store.
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Emmert & Burrell’s
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Energy
An advert touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the cure for colds and a boost to brain and body power. It claims strong health comes from proper organ function and lists Emmert & Burrell’s drug store as the place to buy them for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Wilkin’s studio offers $1 per dozen photo reduction
A price cut of one dollar per dozen on platino cabinet and oval photos is announced by Wilkin’s studio. All work is fully guaranteed and backed by the studio.
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Wilkin
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