1900 Meeting Minutes Summary Names and Roles
A historical note lists attendees and roles including Vesnecee Els, John W Stockss, Bradynevescsene, John Barber, De K GLOr cess, Ohn Sprague, J EB Taggart, A H Wieman, J Shaffer, Wm Kailey, Blory Staver, and others. SMITH D Atkins serves as chairman.
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District area voting results sentence fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes list votes and delegates for a district area, with the phrase comprising said district ares as follows. Reads incompletely and provides limited clarity on exact counts or names.
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Freeport Republican Primary Election Details 1900
Republican voters in the Town of Freeport will hold a primary on Saturday March 3 from 6 to 8 PM to elect delegates to the County convention ending March 5. Primaries take place in precincts at Beck's grocery Bergman and Dorman's office F A Reeds cigar store Journal office Lakemacker grocery Peter's meat market Foys grocery store and Pennsylvania house. By order of
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Stephenson County
Freeport
Peoria
Stephenson County Republi Can County
Congress
Board of Equalization
United States
Republican County Contral Committee
McKinley
Hinois
Illinois
Senate
Legis- Tejuana
Harlem
Harlem Township
West Freeport
Beck’s
Bergman & Dorman’s
F. A. Reed’s
Journal Office
Bryan on Speechcraft and the art of quitting
The speaker notes that the best orator knows when to stop arguing, contrasting it with William J. Bryan who has not yet mastered the secret of true oratory. The remark frames Bryan as lacking restraint and polish in public speaking.
Tariff Debate Touches Big Oil and Steel Profits
The passage contrasts high profits at Carnegie Steel and Standard Oil, noting oil pays no tariff and thus gains no protection. It claims Democrats inconsistently push tariff repeal while ignoring oil, arguing free trade would hurt the oil trust just as it would steel.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Standard Oil Company
Candidate A M Jones Nominated for Wisconsin Governor
Hon A M Jones of Waukesha formerly Warren Illinois seeks the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor. He is described as an able born politician and honest man with a long Illinois political record and a reputation for integrity. The piece endorses his qualifications and asserts Wisconsin would elect a man of such calibre.
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A. M. Jones
Waukesha
Warren
Illinois
Wisconsin
Jones
British steamer Crewe sails for Archangel with vast Russian cargo
The British steamer Crewe will depart Philadelphia for Novorossiysk Russia with the largest shipment of agricultural implements ever sent from the United States. Valued near $1,000,000 the cargo includes thousands of reapers mowing machines thrashers and other harvesting gear. The entire ship is booked for this consignment marking a first in which a full cargo of this kind leaves America.
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Crewe
Philadelphia
Novoroseisk
Russia
America
Democrats Fear Secret Alliance With England Debunked
The piece quotes Secretary of State John Hay denying any secret treaty or alliance between the United States and Great Britain. It notes the claim is unfounded and impossible under the U.S. Constitution since treaties require Senate advice and consent. The report suggests the Democrats push the rumor to appeal to Irish voters.
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United States
John Hay
Republic of the United States
Empire of Great Britain
Senate
New England Cotton Workers Enjoy Record Wages
New England wage earners receive the highest wages ever paid to cotton operatives since the industry began. The piece notes a proposed missionary tour to sway workers from their current views, criticizing tariff rhetoric and calling the public's preference for such promises a sign of political illusion.
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New England
Bryan
Illinois Leads Mississippi Valley With 750000 Possible War Recruits
The Secretary of War reported 10,343,152 men available for duty nationwide. Illinois can furnish 750,000, the highest among valley states, with 7,208 current military personnel including three generals, 27 general staff, four engineers, 25 cavalry, 30 light battery, 862 infantry, and three signal corps officers. Enlisted personnel total 6,675, split among 69 engineers, 830 cavalry, 186 light battery, 6,013 infantry, 70 signal corps, and 97 hospital corps.
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Congress
Illinois
Mississippi Valley
Signal Corps
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Senator Hoar Opposes Bryan and Supports Paris Treaty
Senator Hoar criticizes Bryan and administration policy while endorsing the Paris treaty. He argues Bryan used personal influence to win enough votes for ratification and contends defaulting to Bryan would destroy prosperity, lower wages, reduce employment, debase value, erode national faith, threaten credit, polarize classes, and weaken property security.
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Bryan
United States
Bryanias
Supreme Court
State Treasurer Whittemore Reports Inheritance Tax Figures
State Treasurer Whittemore presents figures on enforcement of Illinois inheritance tax for 1897 1898 and 1899. In three years the law collected $680593.56 in taxes and related amounts.
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Whittemore
Illinois
Inheritance taxes bring state near one million in three years
State treasurer reports inheritance tax receipts totaling about one million dollars in three years. Chicago and Cook county contributed 570 975.07 to the sum, with the rest of the state supplying the balance. An additional 160 000 from the Pullman estate and a similar amount from the Billings estate are expected, while 45 of 101 counties outside Cook have paid taxes.
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Chicago
Cook County
Pullman
Billings
Cook
1900 Promises Bigger Business Under Protection Policy
The article argues that 1900 will not follow the usual pattern of bad years for business during Presidential terms. It notes statistics show better commerce than 1898 or 1899, with optimism for higher national production. Entrepreneurs trust continued Protective tariffs and steady policy, predicting prosperity in Presidential and non Presidential years alike.
Carter Platform Declares Republican Reform for Illinois
Judge Orrin N. Carter of Chicago releases his platform for the Republican nomination for Illinois governor, signed by two hundred Chicago Republicans. The document calls for open primaries, rejects clique rule, warns against preconvention caucuses, and urges deliberative conventions with delegates freely representing constituents.
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Judge Orrin N. Carter
Chicago
Illinois
Jay
Springfield
Illinois editors plan river outing from Chicago to St Louis
Illinois press association proposes a summer trip starting in Chicago and sailing via the Illinois river drainage channel to Lockport or Joliet then by train to Peru. A steamer would carry editors to St Louis, with short stages and friendly welcomes at river towns.
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Illinois Press Association
Chicago
Lockport
Joliet
Peru
St. Louis
Illinois River
Edwin R. Brown
Elmwood
Inois
Tinois
Congress
Democratic National Convention Dates and Nominee Trial
The next Democratic National Convention is set for July 4 in Kansas City Missouri. In 1868 the convention met in New York City on July 4 and nominated Horatio Seymour for president, who lost to General Grant.
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Kansas City
Missouri
New York City
Horatio Seymour
General Grant
Democratic convention lamentations mock past cries
Brooklyn Life notes a facetious forecast that the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City will echo doleful criticisms of the Republican Party, predict nominination of Bryan, and claim the nation faces renewed turmoil as history supposedly repeats Fourth of July politics.
State Republican Convention to Unite After Family Quarrels
The Republican party in the state is troubled by a few family quarrels but the state convention will settle these differences and the party will support the ticket nominated, regardless of who the men may be.
Editor’s Lament on Libel and Courtroom Reflections
A lawyer may call a man a liar or thief in court without reproach, but if a newspaper prints such character reflections, a libel suit arises. The public trusts editors over lawyers, and what editors print carries weight that legal remarks lack.
Kentucky Democrats Open to Meeting Outside Louisville
The Kentucky Democratic legislature shows openness to meeting away from Louisville. The note recalls Carnegie's offer to fund a city library for Louisville and the city council's decision to refer the matter to the committee on cemeteries.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Carnige
Committee On Cemeteries
Rhodes Says Boer Strength Is An Egg Shell
The remark attributed to Cecil Rhodes during the outbreak of the war describes Boer strength as an eggshell needing many taps to break. He contends the shell is not yet shattered and would require severe taps to bring it down.
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Cecil Rhodes
Kimberly
Stamps to be sold in book form by post office plan
Officials plan to start selling stamps in book form with collections valued at 5 10 25 and 50 dollars. Each book will be neatly packaged and ready for use, and stamps may bear the post office name printed on every stamp.
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United States Post Office
Doctors propose blacklist of nonpaying patients
A Pennsylvania town physicians’ plan to bar nonpaying patients from future care is criticized as a rash experiment. The argument warns that if unpaid patients fare better without aid, doctors may lose even their paying customers.
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Pennsylvania
Breveted Hero Dewey Wins Bride in Far War
Reports claim Admiral Dewey is not alone in wedding virtue after battlefield feats. General Joel Wheeler, returning home, plans to marry a Washington widow who twice refused him but relented after his Philippine service. Widows prove as perilous to heroes as in Samuel Weller’s era.
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Joel Wheeler
Washington
Philippines
Samiuel Weller
Republican state central committee chief predicts more uninstructed delegates
Chairman Nannells says state sentiment favors no instruction for governor candidates and expects many uninstructed delegates at Peoria. He backs the same policy for senator, notes Cullom’s record as good, and names Cannon, Flitt, Hopkins plus others as likely candidates.
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Nannells
Republican State Central Committee
Peoria
Cullom
Cannon
Flitt
Hopkins
Senator Wests Grandson Earns Proud Mention
A Missouri senator is celebrated for a family moment as his grandson sleeps. His mother enters the nursery to hear the child’s prayers and learns he has already spoken his own plea for blessings. The anecdote highlights family ties and affection surrounding public figures.
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Senator West
Missouri
Harry
Mamma
Dean
Grandpa
Papa
Purity in Politics Emphasized for Illinois
A call stresses that in a US government the party system must be pure and clean. It warns that corrupt parties or factions pursuing personal ambition should be sidelined, arguing that the many seek wise state governance while a few chase office. The piece urges Illinois readers to embrace this principle.
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United States
Illinois
Butler and the Trinity Bolts in Classic Debates
Historical anecdotes recount General Butler rebuking a floor neighbor for “dividing eternity” after he admits sharing time. In another scene a Unitarian clergyman warns of bolting a nomination and Butler quips about bolts in religion.
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Butler
Congress
The Engineer's Dual Dominion and Polished Demeanor
The engineer rules his locomotive domain on duty, tending bearings, oiling parts, and directing the crew with a hand on every lever. Off duty he becomes a different man, trading jumper for street coat, yet remaining a gentleman as he moves between roles.
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China
Lincoln's Ham Case Ends With Not Guilty Verdict
Abraham Lincoln once defended a man charged with stealing hams. The accused testified briefly, Lincoln warned that further efforts to clear him were useless, and the jury quickly found the defendant not guilty. The client quipped that eleven sellers helped eat the hams.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Ass in Lion's Skin Fails Against Tiger Preview
A fable asks why a jackass in a lion disguise fears a tiger, as the beast slips behind and misreads the situation. The moral warns against attacking from the rear, noting even a clever ruse can backfire and that brains trump brute force when facing cunning foes.
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President McKinley Backs Porto Rican Tariff Plan
The article notes McKinley’s willingness to subordinate personal views to party leaders in Congress. It cites the Porto Rican tariff bill, brought up by Chairman Payne, as an example. McKinley supported free trade but would sign any bill passed by Congress with a small duty to raise funds for Porto Rico’s improvement.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Porto Rico
World events boost Britain's global trade and finance stance
It is noted that diverse, distant events are collectively lifting Britain’s role in world commerce and finance. Since the South African war began, weekly observations show British misfortunes and later gains contributing to the country’s business influence and financial power.
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South Africa
From Deep Sorrow to Great Joy
A mother recounts her infant's grave skin disease and the dramatic recovery after using Hood's Sarsaparilla Medicated Soap Olive Ointment and silk dressings. She credits the remedy with clearing the sores eye and neck and restoring health for her eight month old child.
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Early misfortunes prompt larger British army
The narrative notes that initial misfortunes led Great Britain to deploy a much larger army than first expected. American packers and mills are under contract to supply food, and American manufacturers are supplying arms and ammunition. The force requires mobility, with British purchases of American horses and mules reported for weeks.
Chinese Minister Wu Amuses Globe-Democrat Writer
Washington correspondent notes Wu the Chinese minister is famed for sharp humor. At a dinner with William J. Bryan Wu joked he may leave Washington before Bryan could become president, leaving auditors to wonder if he meant diplomatic turnover or Bryan’s political prospects.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
William J. Bryan
White House
Bryan
Judge S. M. Moulton Leaves Democratic Fold in Shelby County
Prominent Shelby county judge and longtime Democrat S M Moulton spoke at a Republican county convention last Saturday and renounced Democrats accusing the party of following Jefferson. An old political figure, he has served as judge congressman senator and electoral candidate. The move shocks local Democrats who criticize the Bryan free silver stance.
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Ilinois
S. M. Moulton
Shelby County
Jefferson
Judge Moulton
Bryan
Helen’s Bedtime Ordeal Reported in Old Case
Five year old Helen was sent to bed alone on the third floor while Louise lay sick below in the house. The fragment indicates a family incident with a child’s nighttime isolation and a caregiver’s illness, leaving the precise context unclear but signaling domestic distress on a stairwell level.
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Helen
Louise
Doll fears in the room with Helen narrator
In a tender scene Helen, newly bearing a grown parent role, soothes a frightened doll while her sister slips in to share a tale. The doll trembles at foxes, tigers, robbers, and burglars as Helen repeats that Mama and sister are nearby, but the doll remains anxious.
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Mamma
Motzer
Taira
Tairs
Doll
The Temple of Fame and Good Were One
A youth seeks the Temple of Fame but follows selfish self gain while another helps the needy. the angel declares that fame and good are one as true immortality comes from living for others, not self. The poem contrasts vanity with compassionate service and honors those who aid mankind.
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Temple of Fame
Temple of Good
South Africa gold exports to England fall sharply
South Africa ceased sending millions of ounces to England and Rand mine output has dwindled, halting European shipments. Over six months British supplies dropped dramatically, forcing Britain to spend over a million dollars daily on distant army support and borrow millions from the United States in January as needs rise.
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England
Europe
Great Britain
United States
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