Foster forecasts storm waves to cross continent May end
Forecasts warn of storm waves crossing the continent from May 27 to May 28 and June 1 to June 4. Temperature for the week ending June 6 is expected above normal east of the Rockies and cooler west. Rainfall likely below normal in the northeast, with general showers near June 6 in the north and drier conditions in the south.
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W. T. Foater
St. Josef
Pacific Coast
Rockies Country
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Rockies
Dreath
Foster
Freeport
The Wallace Shows Arrive In Our City Monday
The Great Wallace Shows will come from Monroe Sunday and exhibit Monday May 28. Promoters promise a tented institution among America’s largest circuses with praise from Pittsburg Telegraph claiming top honors. The show features novel acts, a $10,000 challenge, and a family friendly program, urging attendance for a full, entertaining experience.
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Monroe
Wallace
America
Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph
New Compartment Sleeping Cars on Pennsylvania Line
The Pennsylvania System debuted new Compartment Sleeping Cars of improved Pullman Vestibule pattern on the Chicago to Cincinnati Short Line starting May 15, 1898. Cars feature private compartments with lavatories, Wilton carpets, and open berths plus a smoking lounge. Daily schedules: Train No. 10 Chicago to Cincinnati at 8:15 p.m. arrives 6:55 a.m. Central time. return Cincinnati to Chicago departs 8:35 p.m., arrives 7:15 a.m. A 10:00 a.m. day service from Chicago to Cincinnati and 8:50 a.m. Cincinnati to Chicago with 6:05 p.m. arrivals finish times. For details contact H. R. Dering, G P Agt., 248 South Clark St, Chicago.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Wilton
H. R. Dering
G. P. Agt
South
Clark St
Illinois Sixth Regiment Arrives Hungry at Camp Alger
The Sixth Illinois volunteers arrived late at Camp Alger after a rough trip from Camp Tanner Springfield. They slept in cars, lacked provisions, and faced unprepared reception. District of Columbia troops were leaving to Chickamauga, leaving Illinois men in a camp with no meals and limited sleep. They compared Camp Alger unfavorably to Tanner and began adjusting to camp life despite hardships.
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Wasmxetox
D. C
Illinois
Camp Tanner
Springfield
Camp Alger
District of Columbia
Chickamauga
Tanner
Understanding the New Assessment Law in Illinois
Joliet May 20 Attorney General Akin clarifies assessment law changes. Under prior rules township boards reviewed in June and July meetings handled inter township equalization, with the state board finalizing county-wide adjustments. The new law excludes township boards in 1898 and removes county board review, so this year's township assessments stand as set.
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Akin
Warren Academy Wins Debating Beloit Challenge
Warren and Beloit academies staged a second annual debate at Warren on the topic United States policy of non interference in other nations. Warren’s team Griffin Carr Winegar argued affirmatively while Beloit was represented by Fox Koerner Larsev. Judges Dunn Glessener Arnold split decision unanimously in favor of Warren, marking Warren’s second straight victory over Beloit.
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Warren
Beloit
United States
John L. Griffith
Wilbur Carr
George L. Winegar
Linn H. Fox
Arthur E. Koerner
Lewis Larsev
C. —. Dunn
Freeport
A. W. Glessener
Beecham's Pills Promised To Strengthen New England
A medical review cites falling birth rates among New England Anglo-Saxons and urges Beecham's Pills as a fix. The advertisement claims the vegetable remedy cures numerous ailments from headaches to female disorders, improves appetite, energy, and complexion, and is physician recommended. Priced at 25 cents per box, the ad touts Beecham's as worth a guinea.
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New England
Beecham
Will Won on Queen Victoria Naval Banquet in Tampa
In Tampa Florida on May 24 an English warship will arrive to mark Queen Victoria s birthday with a banquet. Invitations will go to every US officer above captain in Tampa and naval vessels officers, plus military attaches from European governments. Four US regimental bands will provide music.
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Tampa
Fla
Tampa Harbor
United States
Cuba
Queen Victoria
War Dept Seeks 88 6 Million for Armies in 1899
Washington May 21 Secretary Alger sent to Congress supplemental estimates totaling 88 638 840 dollars for the support of the regular and volunteer armies for the first six months of the fiscal year ending June 30 1899. Total federal military appropriations reach 295 210 840 dollars to date. An explosion at the Chateau San Julian projectile factory in Carthagena Spain on May 21 killed five soldiers and five workers and severely injured sixty two people including the port governor. The blast was accidental.
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Washington
Alger
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
War Department
United States
Carthagena
Spain
Chateau San Julian
Presbyterian Assembly Opens at Winona Lake
May 21 at Winona Lake Indiana the Presbyterian assembly began with devotions led by Rev Barclay Detroit and announced leaders for standing committees. Governor James A Mount named vice moderator reports read periodicals memorial to Congress on liquor traffic discussed. Sunday opening hours and Sabbath observance debated. Evening meetings promoted Board of Publication and Sabbath school work with missionary addresses. Also baseball and Western League results from Chicago Cleveland Detroit Columbus and Indianapolis reported.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Presbyterian Assembly
Mr. Barclay
Detroit
Govenor James A. Mount
Indiana
Congress
Omaha Exposition
McKinley
Board of Publication
Two Unknown Women Dead in Cyclone Near Mount Carroll Illinois
Mount Carroll Illinois May 20 The bodies of two unknown women victims of Wednesday's cyclone were found southwest of the city. It is believed they came from across the Mississippi River since no missing persons are reported in Carroll County. Conrad Traum, injured at the county farm, died this evening.
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Mount Carroll
Ill
Mississippi River
Carroll County
Conrad Traum
Enterprising Druggists Offer Dr King’s Discovery
Emmert & Burrell advertise their new Dr King’s New Discovery agency for consumption coughs and colds. The remedy is touted as curing asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottle free regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
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Emmert & Burrell
Dr. King
Above Drug Store
Illinois Miners and Operators Meet in Springfield
More than 100 miners and 60 operators converged in Springfield for a joint Illinois conference. District Four operators complained they cannot meet the scale while competing with Danville and Grape Creek in the Chicago market. The gathering adjourned at 11 p.m. without any concrete outcomes.
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Illinois
Springfield
Tls
Danville
Grape Creek
Chicago
Cuban Heiress Evangelina Cossio to Wed Carlos Carbona
Washington May 21 Evangelina Cossio y Cisneros a young Cuban girl plans marriage to Carlos Carbona former Cuban banker He has been nominated by President McKinley to be a lieutenant and aide on the staff of Major General Fitzhugh Lee
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Washington
Evangelina Cossio Y Cisneros
Carlos Carbona
McKinley
Fitzhugh Lee
Gresham sunken wreck salvage makes quick progress
Ogdensburg New York May 21 divers have recovered the forward gun carriage and the clothing and effects of the seamen from the sunken half of the Gresham wreck. The work is proceeding steadily and is not expected to be lengthy.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Gresham
Circumstantial Cabinet Hails Cervera as War Looms in Cuba
Madrid May 21 new ministers wearing uniforms appeared in the senate amid a crisis cabinet nicknamed circumstantial Sagasta outlined Spain’s war stance saying the nation would fight to maintain territorial integrity and honor He praised Admiral Cervera for reaching Santiago de Cuba and avoiding American squadrons while Captain Ammon lauded the fleet’s Cuban venture and the bond with Spain Sagasta spoke again to deputies confirming the government’s policy under war pressures and the Liberals’ suspended program
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Madrid
Senate
Senor Sagasta
Ite
Spain
America
Cervera
Penaramiro
Santiago de Cuba
Amnon
Cuban
Cuba
Sagasta
Liberal Party
British Comment on Cervera From London May 21
London reports that The Madrid correspondent of The Daily News says Admiral Cervera’s dispatch to the minister of marine reveals American plans to control the sea. Cervera’s maneuvering off Santiago de Cuba outflanks two fleets and renders Cuba blockade effectively nominal. The piece notes secrecy at the Canaries and suggests a possible major engagement within days.
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London
Madrid
The
Daily News
Cervera
Santiago de Cuba
Minister of Marine
Lord Nelson
West Indies
Trafalgar
America
Cuba
Atlantic
Porto Rico
Santiago
Canaries
Cadiz
Sampson
General Tee Leads Seventh Army Corps Mobilization
Major General Fitzhugh Tee left Washington for Richmond and then to Florida to command the Seventh army corps now being mobilized at Tampa. He declined a North Carolina breeder's stallion gift, noting practical field horses cost about $100 each. In Wheeling, four children drowned when their john boat capsized on Fishing creek near New Martinsville, including Oliver Cochran’s son and daughter and two other youths.
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Washington
Fitzhugh Tee
Seventh Army Corps
Tampa
Richmond
Florida
North Carolina
Wheeling
W. Va
Fishing Creek
New Martinsville
John
Oliver Cochran
Henry King
Henry Richmond
Costly Fire at Toledo Destroys Dow Snell Stock
A six hour blaze in the Cow and Snell wholesale grocery building at Superior and Jefferson streets caused the east wall to collapse. Assistant Chief Mayo and firemen Herman L. Bishop Kizer Trepinski Wille are missing and feared buried under debris. The Toledo Blade plant was flooded, other losses include Dow Snell groceries and fixtures totaling about 3000000 with 245000 insured.
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Toledo
Cow & Snell Company
Superior and
Jefferson Streets
Dow-Snell
Mayo
Herman L. Bishop Kizer Trepinski
Wille
Toledo Blade Publishing Company
Australian hurricane wrecks coast trade ships
Vancouver report says a hurricane that swept Australia wrecked many small craft. The Wakatipu ran aground in Dunedin harbor and foundered after Latra was struck between the fore and main masts.
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Vancouver
B. C
Australia
Dunedin
Gollan Gazetted a K. C. M. G in London
Alexander Gollan the British consul general at Havana has been gazetted a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in London on May 21. The award acknowledges his diplomatic service in the Caribbean and Latin American postings. He currently serves as consul general in Havana.
Weather Outlook by Regions and Winds
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday show partly cloudy skies with showers in Indiana Illinois and Iowa with southerly winds. Michigan and Wisconsin see partly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and east to southeast winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Jinois
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Deafness Cure Claim By Hall's Catarrh Cure
Claim asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and that constitutional remedies alone can cure it. Offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by extarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request free circulars from J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tie
Harriet M Burbank Music Teacher Listing
Harriet M Burbank is listed as a music teacher operating from Studio 149 West Street. Notation shows a studio location with an active listing and contact note.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Studio 149
West Street
Freeport opens new store for coffees teas and spices
Freeport Coffee Tea and Spice Co announces the opening of a store offering a complete line of coffees teas and spices along with baking powder and extracts. Dealers invited to place trial orders. Fircaner Mersey 20 South Galena Ave.
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Freeport Coffee, Tea and Spice Co
Fircaner & Mersey
South
Galena Ave
A School Girl's Nerves and a Mother's Cure Story
A mother recounts her daughter Lucy Barnes’s struggle with illness since age twelve. After dwindling weights and nervous symptoms, Lucy improved dramatically following Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, bought by the family and praised for restoring health and study ability. The article promotes the pills as a long-used prescription, effective for blood and nerve weaknesses and safe for children, with pricing and supplier details.
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Lucy Barnes
Stephen Barnes
Burney
Ind
Navrepiper
Mr. Barnes
Milford
Willliams
Lucy
Dr. Williams
Williame
Williams
Mavne Company
Schenectady
N.Y
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Sharon, Wis
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther & Co
University of Calcutta
Aaid
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Thomas
Imiost Tata
McLey
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Ejongn
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Freeport Light & Fuel Co
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