Political Committeemen and Delegates Listed in 1900 Note
The document lists numerous names connected to the Freeport district committees and delegates including Buck Oye, B. H. Brundage, H. Pelat, H. A. Musger, Lashell M. Holly, W. I. Brady, J. J. Shaffer, Will Johnson, John Barber, J. E. Tagegart, Wm Kailey, W. M. Putnam, John Templeton, Nyade McCann, M. Kleckner, J. Keeler, H. Wieman, Winslow, Elery Stavers, and others. Dated January 18, 1900, with CKERT and SMITH D. ATKINS as secretary and chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Oye
B. H. Brundage
H. Pelat Neler
Freeport
H. A. Musger
Wee
de Wollsins Lashell
M. Holly
W. I. Brady
Doln Sprag
Templeton
Creas
Nyade McCann
M. Kleckner
Wea
J. Keeler
H. Wieman
Winslow
Annes Schnahsbet Desinignee
Elery Staversessseen Fepaports Tul
Restraints of Law and Order in Debated Currency
The excerpt notes that many Democrats besides Grover Cleveland oppose the degradation of the people currency and reject a reckless disregard for law and order. It reflects party divisions on monetary policy and governance conduct.
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Jess
Grover Cleveland
The Whittler for the World cartoon and its claim
French writer George Weulersse argues America will rule the world, citing a Judge magazine engraving. The image shows Uncle Sam seated on coal with global peoples offering money while America whittles a locomotive, amid oceans labeled Atlantic and Pacific, with Germany watching and John Bull nearby. He calls it a reality, not fantasy.
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George Weulersse
America
Judge
the Whittler
Sam
Germany
John Bull
American get there qualities win world contracts
A foreign writer questions why American manufacturers win bids. Because an American firm agreed to construct Atbara Bridge in seven weeks while British rivals asked seven months, and the British government needed the bridge for Kitchener’s movement. Baldwin works in Philadelphia won engines for the Great Northern in England by offering four months, while English houses asked eighteen.
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Atbara
Kitchener
Baldwin
Philadelphia
Great Northern
England
Dawes Voices Support for War and Filipino Campaign
Hon Charles G Dawes speaks at Springfield love feast praising President Roosevelt for pursuing peace but defending war in the Philippines He cites the Spanish American War outcome and U S troops killed in Manila and vows the flag and sovereignty will stay in the Philippines with American graves securing it.
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Charles G. Dawes
Washington
Springfield
Philippines
United States
Manila
Ilinois
Republican Senatorial Convention for Twelfth District
Republican voters in the Twelfth Senatorial District of Illinois are urged to send delegates to a convention at report Illinois on May fifteenth 1900 at 1 pm to nominate one Senate candidate and two House candidates. Representation is one delegate per 200 votes and fractions over 100 votes cast for William McKinley in 1896. Delegates apportioned by county: Davis, Stephenson, Carroll, and others.
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Illinois
Freeport
State Board of Equalization
Philadelphia
Frikeantian
WU Vuciuani
McKinley
Boone County
Carroll County
Daviess County
Dea County
Ogle County
Stephenson County
Winnebago
Sgea
Sodlock P.m
Peoria
Republican County Central Committee
Stephenson ‘County
Congress
Board of Equalization
United States
Republican County Central Committees
Ilinois
Report
Tinois
Senate
Lagisatiws
William McKinley
Beveridge Defends Filipinos, Angers Peace Advocates
Indiana Senator Beveridge recounts visiting the Philippines and witnessing injured and dead American soldiers. He rebukes voices at home cheering natives who shot at U S troops, saying the blood on such hands stains all years.
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America
Henry Clews Sees Political Climate Favorable to Sound Currency
Henry Clews, the New York banker, predicts Congress will face little anxiety regarding tariff revival. He notes possible anti-trust legislation but expects sane action. He believes a gold standard bill will pass, marking an important move toward a sound currency system, contrasting with four years ago during the silver craze.
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Henry Clews
New York
Congress
Cleveland criticizes Bryan democracy in currency policy
Grover Cleveland argues against unreasoning party leadership and accuses Bryan Democracy of misrepresenting Jacksonian principles by endorsing currency degradation. He condemns the claim that Jacksonian Democracy sanctions such monetary policy and urges adherence to sound fiscal standards.
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Grover Cleveland
Atlantic commerce shapes Egypt via American works
French writer Mr. Weulersse notes that Egypt’s opening to European trade stems from American influence. He cites a Philadelphia bridge over the Atbara, US locomotive production for Uganda, Jersey City steel wagons to Egypt, and Philadelphia made electric Cairo tramways, indicating a grand shift in history and power.
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Weulersse
Ays
Mediterranean
Egypt
America
Atlantic
Europe
Atbara
Philadelphia
Ouganda
United States
Jersey City
Cairo
Nile
United States control of Cuba amid peaceful progress
The Taland of Cuba has been under U S military control for about a year and a half with only minor disturbances. The article lauds American conduct as wise and fair, noting growing Cuban approval of annexation and sustained stability in Havana and the countryside.
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Cuba
United States
Havana
Annexation Favored by Cuban Business Leaders
The passage notes broad support for annexation among Cuban business people and Spaniards remaining on the island. It argues annexation would bring pecuniary and commercial benefits to locals, with even those fearing Cuban vengeance seeking stability under U.S. control. It emphasizes that merchants, plantation owners, and influential residents across races desire U.S. governance.
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Cuba
United States
Bill to Establish Western Judicial District of Illinois
A synopsis of Hon. Robert R. Hitt's January bill to create a Western District of Illinois detached from the northern district. It outlines divisions, sessions at Peoria and Freeport, venue rules for civil suits, transfer of cases, prosecutions, and appointments including a $5000 judge, $4000 district attorney, and $3000 marshal. The measure aims to ease Chicago court congestion and allow periodic Chicago sittings.
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Robert R. Hitt
Congress
House of Representatives
Western Judicial District
Illinois
Koone
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Fulton
Henderson
Henry
Iroquois
Knox, Lee
Livingston
Mercer
McDonough
Marshall
Ogle
Peoria
Putnam
Rock Island
Stark
Stephenson
Lroquais
Knox
MacDonough
Tazewell
Warren
Woodford
Boone, Carroll
Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle
Whiteside
Winnebago
Thinois
Senate
United States Court
United States
Chicago
Republican Oration Highlights Lincoln Era Pride at Springfield
Senator Cullom visits Springfield and delivers a fervent Republican address praising past leaders and achievements. He extols Lincoln Grant and other figures, defends protectionist policy, and argues for unity, expansion, and continued Republican governance amid a close to century tone.
Republican Rise and World Power under McKinley
A speech extols the Republican era led by McKinley, praising the end of free trade, national growth, and America’s emergence as a world power after the Maine tragedy. It argues past lapses warned the party to recover and claims the latest annual message proves unprecedented thrift and stature for all Americans.
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Ihitoia
Republican Party
Inois
William McKinley
America
Maine
Havana
United States
McKinley
Beecher Advice on Easy Jobs and Greenwood Cemetery
A young man asked Beecher for an easy career and received a sharp reply. Beecher advised against pursuing any profession and claimed the only easy place is in Greenwood Cemetery, illustrating his blunt view on simple success.
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Beecher
Greenwood Cemetery
Canal drainage dispute stirs St Louis water debate
Waters of Lake Michigan became Chicago drainage canal spurring a St Louis debate over whether the river or the city should be removed. A chemistry expert says the drinking water may improve because of the canal.
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Lake Michigan
Chicago Drainage Canal
St. Louisans
War Secretary Root Declines Vice Presidential Bid
Secretary of War Elihu Root, long linked to a Republican vice presidential candidacy, declares he will not run. He says his duty is to remain at the War Office and attend to national and party obligations.
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Elihu Root
Governor Tanner Entrenchments in Bitter Outburst
The piece accuses Governor Tanner of a bitter outburst toward Senator Cul tom, suggesting Cul tom is cold and stingy. The argument frames Tanner as a longtime ally who only recently learned these supposed faults when Cul tom backed a bid for a different governor.
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Tanner
Cultom
A Kind Word Can Brighten Life and Save a Man
A reflective note urges everyone to speak well of others instead of listing faults. It argues that kind words can change a life for the better, while unkind words and lies can ruin reputations and derail futures. A simple truth: easy to say good things as bad.
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Perdition
British Army and American War Leaders Compared
The piece contrasts British and American forces noting the British army is being whipped and the Americans kept weak minded heroes on the board of strategy at the capitol. It cites General Lord Methuen as mentally incapacitated and argues the US avoided field command.
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Lord Methuen
United States
Capitol
Public men and their capers in legal circles
Ex Speakers Carlisle and Reed clash with constitutional issues over a war tax on inheritances while ex-Senator Edmunds and other former statesmen offer legal services for substantial fees, shaping a busy professional landscape.
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Carlisle
Roberts
Utah
Reed
Edmunds
Boys share penny cigar from tobacconist in London street
Two London boys walk past a tobacconist. The larger says they will split a penny smoke. They buy a penny cigar with copper coins. One boy jokes about ownership of the weed, prompting a sharp rebuke and a taunt about being a shareholder who can spit.
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London
Bill
Pye
Tommy
Mercantile Post Reform Threat to Country Trade
A sharp critique warns that a cheap parcel post would ruin country merchants and village economies, slashing regular jobbing trade while benefiting a few merchant aggregations that seek to control most commerce.
Merchants Oppose New Postal Rates Aimed at Deliveries
Within 100 miles of their establishments, merchants seek government cover for delivery charges to win nationwide retail trade. The public dispute suggests about a million merchants may voice opposition before Congress approves any new postal plan that could push many merchants out of business.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Iowa’s strong delegation in the House cited
Washington correspondent of the New York Post names Iowa as best state for House strength. He notes six of Iowa’s eleven men bring fame to the state, including Henderson Hepburn Lacey Dolliver Hull and Cousins, all lawyers, with Civil War Union Army service.
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Washington
New York Post
House
Iowa
Congress
David B. Henderson
William PP. Hepburn
John F. Lacey
Jonathan LP. Dolliver
John A. T. Hull
Robert G. Cousins
My Little Boy Poem of a Mother's Night Prayer
A mother's gentle vigil as her little boy lies asleep. She imagines his blue eyes, cherishes each breath, and prays God will keep his steps aright. The scene ends with a soft farewell kiss and a promise to guard him always.
Free Rural Mail Delivery Expands Under Government Plan
The rural delivery program shows strong results with 700 routes created from a $300,000 appropriation last year. A proposal seeks $1,000,000 for the next year to extend the system. Daily door service is popular, boosting stamp sales and often covering its own costs, with communities recognizing the benefits and revenue gains.
Witness Sputters In Court As Swede Juror Tries To Trick Him
A cross examining attorney tests a Swede witness in court using misdirection about marriage. The witness, using deliberate pauses, claims he married a woman. The exchange shows the witness’s confusion and the attorney’s aim to discredit him before the jury.
First white male child of Pecatonica area born 1836
Ogden Hance of Pecatonica, visiting Rockford, is noted as the county’s first white male child born October 21, 1836. His father Thomas moved from Ohio to a land tract four miles east of Pecatonica in early settlement days. At 63, Hance remains robust and well, with historians generally affirming his landmark birth record despite later disputes.
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Rockford
Ogden Hance
Pecatonica
Hance
Thomas Hance
Illinois
Ohio
Embezzler Arrested After San Francisco Bank Trip
A San Francisco bank teller who stole $7000 while on his wedding trip was arrested upon return after offering to restore the funds. The case raises questions about employers using criminal law as debt collection and the need for laws to protect the public interest rather than benefit individuals.
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San Francisco
Leading state politician attends Springfield love feast
A prominent state politician who attended the Springfield love feast delivers remarks. The event highlighted community ties and political support, underscoring the figure’s engagement with regional faith groups and public life.
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Springfield
Country delegates urged patience at state convention
The Aurora Beacon reports country and district leaders including Speaker Sherman and Senator Begole advise against rush to a gubernatorial candidate. They note Cook county may determine the nominee if united, but no certainty exists. Dissatisfaction with the Lorimer James Hancey setup prompts calls for capable delegates sent without instruction to choose the best outcome for rural interests.
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Sherman
Begole
Tanner
Cook County
Fred A. Buase
James Hancey
Aurora Beacon
Senator Cullom Praised by Republicans at Springfield
The Springfield gathering shows Republicans back Senator Cullom for his Congress leadership and national influence. Though lacking flashy style, his steady, statesmanlike course earns Illinois prominence in national politics, with the people likely to keep him in place. Decatur Herald.
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Cullom
Springfield
Congress
United States Senate
Illinois
Decatur Herald
There, my darling don't cry and other oddities
In a comic vignette from Pith and Point a child laments a toothache and a mother offers comfort while a practical girl muses on marriage. A youthful boarder jokes about women and cats then the tramp asks for work and explains his trade as a strawberry picker amid seasonal closure.
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Edith
Marm
Criticism of Democrats in Henry Watterson’s Courier-Journal
The Louisville Courier-Journal prints a strong critique of Democratic leaders who denounce U S action abroad while urging interference in distant conflicts. The piece highlights hypocrisy in stance on peace, protection, and foreign affairs including the Philippines and South Africa. It portrays Watterson’s blunt truth telling as troublesome to party figures.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
United States
Pacific
South Africa
Philippines
Grover Cleveland Replies On Jackson Day Issue
The Chicago Tribune invited Grover Cleveland to contribute to a Jackson Day issue. Cleveland, ill and confined to sit up briefly, declines a supplement on Andrew Jackson’s career. He laments party leadership and questions Jacksonian Democracy’s current stance.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Tribune
Princeton
Nor
Dan
Andrew Jackson
Henape
Cleveland Applauds Jacksonian Principles in Democratic Debate
A letter praising Andrew Jackson's devotion to law and sound money contrasts his legacy with Bryan and Debs. The writer argues Cleveland rejects modern populism, warns Democrats to return to Jacksonian principles, and criticizes Bryanism and Cebsism as antithetical to ordered government and sound currency.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Jackson
South Carolina
Debs
Calhoun
Bryans
Altgelds
Democratic Party
Iowa senators’ power and the electoral pattern in Congress
The Inter Ocean editorial argues Iowa’s delegation wields notable influence in Washington, noting long tenures in leadership and repeated re electorates. It compares this to Maine’s steady representation and outlines how time in office enables a member to move from local bills to national impact.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Towa
Gear
Iowa
Illinois
Washington
Allison
Senate
Town
House
Maine
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Freeport, Ill
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Fred B. Waite
Stephense
Beveridge
Indiana
Shadrach Bone
Governor Edwards
William HH
Bissel
Elijah DP. Lovejoy
Daniel Pe Cook
Abraham Lincoln
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Grant
John A. Logan
Richard d. Oxlesby
Dolar M. Palmer
Alinais
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Duvitus
Lum
Lincoun
Damocracy
Party of Protection
Chicapo
Lincoln
Baltimore
Isis
Harrison
Llinais
Magnificent Islands
Maria
John
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Maga
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