Indications of Patronage Plums in Ninth District
Governor Tanner plans to award two state commissionerships to the ninth district with Hilton favored for one post. McKinzie likely to be placed on state board of arbitration if McKinzie secures canal commissioner. Fuller, a Boone county figure, favored by the governor but Hilton has stronger district backing.
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SpringingLp
Tanner
Ninth Congressional District
Ninth District
Howard O. Hilton
Rockford
McKinzie
State Board of Arbitration
Daviess County
Hilton
Fuller
Joliet Penitentiary
Winnebago
Stephenson
Ogle
Lee
Boone County
Jo Daviess
Picture Fakir Reaps Harvest From Suckers In Illinois Town
Chief Ballou investigated a scam where a Chicago company sold enlargements to about 40 residents of Elgin between November 10 and 15. A man posing as an agent named Charles Wilson collected 80 cents to 1 dollar each, with promises of delivery by December 12, and later extended to Rockford. The originals are held at police headquarters awaiting owner claims.
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Bre
Standard Picture Company
Clark and
Madison Streets
Chicago
Chas, Wilson
Picture Company
Wilson
Rockford
the Picture Company
Andi Tonight Weather Update
A brief weather note says Andi tonight will be cold with continued north to west winds and a likely fair Thursday.
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Andi
Postal Receipts Report Shows Decline in 1896 Quarter
Postmaster General Wilson released the quarterly postal receipts comparing the quarter ending December 31 1896 with the same period in 1895. The report indicates an overall decrease of about $30 000 as signs of a general business downturn. Of thirty offices only thirteen show gains while seventeen show losses.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
England for Gold advocates organize in House of Commons
In London on January 27 members favoring the gold standard held a meeting and elected Sir John Lubbereck as chairman of their group. It was announced that bimetallism supporters do not plan action during the current parliamentary session.
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London
House of Commons
John Lubbereck
Banker in Nebraska commits suicide at Clarkson bank
Frank J. Lespa cashier of Clarkson State Bank in Clarkson Nebraska shot himself. No motive has been found though he had recently sold his bank interest.
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Littau
Neb
Frank J. Lespa
Clarkson State Bank
Clarkson, Neb
Railroad ruling yields large Union Pacific recovery
Judge Coxe of the United States circuit court decides in Union Pacific Railroad Company versus Jacob Schiff and others that the complainant is entitled to a decree for delivery of property held by the Lawyers' Surety Co. The ruling restores to the railroad $123,000 in securities saved from the Field Lindley Wiechers & Co. collapse six years ago.
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Coxe
New York
United States Circuit Court
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Jacob Schiff
Lawers’ Surety Co
Field, Lindley, Wiechers & Co
Explosion in Smock's Station Mine Kills Several
An explosion in a mine at Smock's Station in Uniontown Pennsylvania killed Chas McQuiskan and Peter Hauser and fatally injured seven others. Two more were seriously hurt. A pocket of gas ignited after a miner used naked lights, causing a blast that mangled the workers and blew out many eyes.
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Uniontown
Smock’s Station
Chas. McQuiskan
Peter Hauser
Cold Wave Persists Through Week in Chicago
Chicago reports show temperatures from 4 below this morning with continued severe cold for the rest of the week. The weather bureau confirms the cold spell remains entrenched despite partial relief earlier.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
A Family Row Ends Fatally in Kentucky Feud
In Lexington Jan 26 a dispute over family matters led to a battle between Alfonzo Hazelip and his father and the Carrier brothers. Both Hazelips were fatally shot in the confrontation.
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Lexington
Alfonzo Hazelip
Carrier Brothers
Wolcott Heads to Paris for Bimetallism Mission
Senator Wolcott departed for Paris today to pursue his international monetary conference plans. He travels from London where he had been awaiting the meeting, continuing the push for bimetallism in the global finance discussion.
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London
Wolcott
Paris
Mareats and Stock Yards Prices Across Chicago and Freeport
Closing quotations show Jan wheat at 74 cents and May wheat at 763, with corn around 22 to 25, oats near 15 to 18, and pork Ribs around 3.97 to 4.05. Union Stock Yards reports cattle 10,000 steady, hogs 27,000 steady, and sheep 15,000 weak. Freeport notes wheat drop and mixed grain activity with modest rebound potential.
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Board of Trade and Stock Yards
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Drover's Journal
Freeport Board OF Trade
Freeport
New York
Shorts
Weather Forecast for Illinois Snow Wednesday Afternoon
Oxlaco January 27 Special reports snow is forecast for Illinois with precipitation beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into the evening. Temperatures are expected to remain cold with likely accumulations.
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Oxlaco
Illinois
New Time Card To Start On Illinois Central Next Sunday
The Illinois Central announces a new time card for the division effective noon Sunday. Train No 1 from Chicago arrives 6:05 and leaves for Dubuque at 6:25 with a supper stop. No 81 from Chicago arrives 1:55 leaves 2:15 to Dubuque then Cedar Rapids. Nos 38 34 37 and others list no changes with several departure times noted.
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Madison
Dodgeville
Clairvoyant Consultation Service Advertises Hidden Truths
Persuasive notice promotes Parlova at 168 Clay Street offering clairvoyant guidance on business love marriage divorce and absent friends. Claims reveal every hidden mystery and future power for present life.
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Parlova
Clay St
Through invoicing 4 we clear old stock and offer inducements
We have found a line of woolen goods that has not moved and now offer deep cuts to make room for spring items. 20c socks in gray tan and black drop to 15c, fine worsted yarn priced at 2650, and a line of underwear and hats caps mittens and gloves at attractive prices. Come and get first choice.
Little & Co. Unveils Plated Tower Crockery Store
UH Little & Co presents a plated tower sign forty feet high marking the mammoth crockery store. Established in 1859, the firm now occupies 15,000 feet of floor space. A car load of stone ware is opened today with improved quality and unchanged prices.
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Mammoth Crockery
C, H. Little & Co
Removal Notice for Dr E Burwell
Removal notice states office moved to second floor of the Harter building opposite the Brewster house. Office hours are 11 to 12 a.m., 1 to 8 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m. Includes telephone numbers 206 for office and 202 for residence.
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Harter Building
Brewster House
Dr. E
Burwell
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