Iowa GOP delegates named at large to Philadelphia convention
At the Iowa Republican convention held in Des Moines May 10 delegates at large to the national convention in Philadelphia were named: Governor Shaw George H French Dr E H Smith and LaFayette Young. The platform endorses McKinley and his administration while urging proper control of trusts. District delegates were elected and instructed for McKinley.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Philadelphia
Governor Shaw
George H. French
Davenport
E. H. Smith
Cedar Rapids
LaFayette Young
H.O. Weaver
Republican State Central Committee
Robert G. Cousins
McKinley
J. Ellrick
W. O. Beckwith
J. R. W. Rumple
W. L. Roach
C. E. Allbrook
C. R. Rancier
E. O. Worden
J. J. Marsh
M. J. Tobin
E. N. Sargent
C. M. Hinsdale
John Dunn
W. O. Payne
Passage of Zand River Report From Front
London May 10 The War Office received a dispatch from General Roberts at Zand River Camp stating that Baden-Powell and Roberts telegrams reach him and that Pole Carew Tucker Hamilton divisions with heavy artillery and cavalry have moved to the Zand River front. The enemy hold the opposite bank and are reported to be retreating as Roberts notes crossing the river and pursuing on three roads.
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Londonx
War Office
Roberts
Zand River
Baden-Powell
Welgelagen
Pole-Carew
Tucker
Hamilton
Royal Garrison
Middle of the Road Populist Convention Chooses Barker for President
The Middle-of-the-Road Populist convention met in Cincinnati for its second day. Delegates reduced the Kansas vote from 86 to 11 by district, adopted party organization and platform reports, and backed initiative referendum public ownership measures. On the ballot for president, Barker narrowly led after initial votes, Donnelly withdrew, and Barker secured the nomination. Chenault moved for Donnelly as vice president and the motion passed.
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Cincinnati
Kansas
Committee On
Platform Committee
M. W. Howard
Alabama
Wharton Barker
Pennsylvania
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesota
Howard
Barker
Donnelly
Norton
Donnelley
Chenault
Populist National Convention Opens in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls May 10 Special The Populist national convention convened at 9:45 am with Temporary Chairman Ringdal presiding. Credentials report found no contesting delegations and recommended boosting several states' votes, a recommendation adopted. Permanent organization named Thomas M. Patterson as permanent chairman and T. H. Curran Lee Vincent and E. M. Deisher as permanent secretaries. The platform committee was not ready to report, and the convention recessed until 2 pm.
Methodist delegates named to next general conferences
At the Chaco May 10 session of the Methodist general conference two fraternal delegates were appointed to attend the next Methodist church conference in the south and one to attend the Canadian Methodist church conference. Quadrennial reports from Bishop Thoburn of India and Bishop Halzell of Africa were presented. Thoburn noted famine and pestilence hindering missions but said energy and work have grown since four years ago.
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Chaco
Methodist General Conference
Methodist Church
South
Thoburn
India
Halzell
Africa
Resignation of Lambert and Gates at American Steel and Wire
New York May 10 Special The officers of American Steel and Wire company announce John Lambert has resigned the presidency and John W Gates the chairmanship of the board of directors.
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Lambert and Gates
New York
American Steel and Wire Company
John Lambert
John W. Gates
Weather Forecast Twenty Four Hours May 10 Illinois
Special forecast for Illinois calls for fair conditions tonight and through Friday. Light winds and dryweather expected with no precipitation anticipated. Temperature ranges not specified in readable text.
Son of local man passes medical exams in Philadelphia
John Karcher reports his son William L. Karcher now in a Philadelphia medical college has passed all examinations creditably and expects to graduate with good standing May 19. He has not yet decided where to practice.
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John Karcher
Wm. L. Karcher
Philadelphia
Gibler and Marker Families Move Homes in Local Area
J H Gibler and family move into a new residence on upper Stephenson Street while Charles Marker relocates his family from Mr Carroll into the Gibler house on North Galena Avenue.
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J. H. Gibler
Upper
Stephenson Street
Charles Marker
Mr. Carroll
Gibler
Galena Avenue
Clark Case Delayed in Senate Amid Notice of Continuation
Washington May 10. In the senate on Chandler's motion the Clark case was set over until Tuesday next. He gave notice he would seek continuous consideration until disposition. The political maneuver signals a prolonged debate on the matter.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Chandler
Clark
Friday Cinch Club Plans Guest Feast at Van Dyke Home
Members of the Friday Night Cinch club will travel to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Van Dyke tomorrow evening. They will enjoy a feast and play cards in a social gathering with neighbors and friends.
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J. W. van Dyke
Carda
Hats on sale from Mrs Bogar damaged millinery
Mrs H E Bogar offers a damaged stock of millinery on sale. Pattern hats priced originally from 6 to 18 dollars will be reduced to less than half. Hats to suit everybody.
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H. E. Bogar
Lena residents hail Peoria convention results
May 10 Lena reports S 8 Crotzer and A J Clarity returned from Peoria convention. Republicans approve Young Dick Yates nomination. R M White and Dr. Tucker traveled to Chicago and Springfield for business and state dentists convention. J W Babcock returns to host grand piano warehouse opening with Lois Powell Bates assisting. Amity Lutheran choir entertained at tea. Grace Kauffman chaired. Lottie Bleeke to present paper on successful prayer meeting at Warren district C E convention.
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Lena
Crotzer
A. J. Clarity
Peoria
Haneey
Dick Yates
R. M. White
Chicago
Dr. Tucker
Springfield
J. W. Babcock
Lois Powell-Bates
Winnebago
Amity Lutheran Choir
Grace Kauffman
Lottie A. Bleeke
District C. E
Warren
A Fast Bicycle Rider Uses Bucklen Amica Salve
A cyclist endorses Bucklen's Amica Salve for quick relief from cuts sprains and bruises. The salve is advertised to relieve pain heal injuries and cure chafing cracked hands lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed at 50 cents. Sold by Jos Emmert druggist.
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Bucklen
Amica
Jos
Emmert
Millinery Fire Sale At Mrs H E Bocar’s
Freeport shoppers urged to hurry as stock dwindles at Mrs H E Bocar’s opposite court house in Blotdf on.
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Freeport
H. E. Bocar
Court House
Winslow & Co Sells Ladies Two Tone Bicycle Shoes
Winslow and Company advertises ladies black and tan bicycle shoes in stock. Shoes described as stylish and durable for cycling. Size and price not specified in readable text. Inventory appears to feature practical wear for female riders.
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Winslow & Co
Freeport District Notes On Methodist Activities
The Freeport district reports fund and library plans for Epworth League at Shirland with 100 dollars from George G Seaton, 127 library volumes purchased in Chicago by Rev J C Jones and presiding elder, Winslow quarterly conference granting two months vacation for Pastor McKitrick, and a sub district Epworth League convention set for Elizabeth on June 12 13.
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George G. Seaton
Shirland
Epworth League
J. C. Jones
Chicago
Winslow
McKitrick
Paris
Ice season open. orders taken at Billerbeck's
Casper Nenos announces the ice season is open and requests orders be left at Billerbeck's or sent to the undersigned. Best service guaranteed.
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Ice
Billerbeck's
Casper Nenos
Bonds Sold By Trustees Admit Investment Practices
Five years ago National Investment Co. offered tax certificate secured bonds. Trustees spent their money buying multiple issues totaling 180000 dollars. They sold all bonds to patrons and were repaid on May 1 for the initial 50000 bond issue, confirming their good faith and financing stance.
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National Investment Co. of
St. Paul
National Investment Co
Prudent Investment Co
Men’s Suits and Shirts Sale From Imported Worsteds to Negligee
A product list itemizing men’s fine imported worsted suits and various cassimere and serge options, including single and double breasted blue serges, grey and black clay worsteds, plus spring suits and boy and child outfits. Prices range from $15 to 8 cents, with a focus on fabrics, styles, and new lines such as Manhattan negligee shirts and Balbriggan underwear.
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Manhattan
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Vata
Wilbur Lumber Company
Officeton Exchange Street
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
Grand Opera House
A.C. Knorr
John W. Vogel
Arthur Flane
Big
Spechal
Gale
Holligter& Fargher's
Joseph Emmert
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson
Freeport, Mt
THE
Kent
John Ressing
Aurora
Ill
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungeunz
H. J. Mooge
Wanner
Zand
Clark Case
Beecham
Madison. Medicine Co
Journal
Cavopronist
A. M. Hoover
Schelling & Douglas
Chicago Street
Stephenson St
Knowton Bros
Bankers
Anja Fagle Willner Bro
Cash Clothing House
Hollister “&Fargher
Vive Camera Company
Cuba
Harden & Tice Distributors
Ladies’ Home Journal
C. H. Little & Co
Bengston’s Jewelry Store
H. C. Burchard, Ex
R.dam
Oak Street
East Front
John Coates
Axminster
Brussels
Nottingham
Marseilles
Wm. Walton
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