Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Endorses Yates for Governor
Milwaukee May 29 The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers unanimously endorsed Richard Yates for governor of Illinois in a convention resolution. Ald Lou McGovern of Freeport introduced it, praising Yates as fair to organized labor and sympathetic to the union. Delegates noted their admiration and respect for Yates and his father.
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Milwaukee
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginees
Judge Yates
Illinois
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Richard Yates
Ald
Lou McGovern
Freeport
Racine
Brotherhood
McKinley Dedicates Antietam Memorial in Hagerstown
In Hagerstown Maryland on May 30 President McKinley delivered the principal address at the dedication of a monument to soldiers of both the Union and Confederate armies who died at Antietam. Cabinet members US senators representatives and many distinguished citizens attended alongside Civil War veterans.
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Hacerstown
McKinley
Antietam
United States
Explosion on Union line tracks rocks St Louis streets
A powerful blast on the Union line at Fifteenth and Chambers streets in St Louis caused buildings to shake and shattered windows. The explosion, likely dynamite, woke residents before dawn and sent people from their beds. No crew yet reported.
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St. Louis
Union Line
Fifteenth
Chambers Streets
British warships land men at Taku as Boxers rally
Suancuat dispatch reports Orlando and Algerine landing about a hundred sailors at Taku joining French Russian and Japanese guards already ashore. The Boxers appear unarmed aside from weapons seized from soldiers, with many locals openly joining the rebels.
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Suancuat
Orlando
Algerine
Taku
McKinley Heads to Antietam Battlefield for Monument Dedication
President McKinley departed Washington at 9 30 this morning to attend the dedication of the Maryland monument at Antietam. Accompanying him were the secretaries of war navy interior treasury and agriculture and Attorney General Griggs.
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Washington
McKinley
Antietam Battlefield
Maryland Monument
War
Navy
Interior
Treasury
Agriculture
Griggs
Boers Leaving Natal Reported in May Announcement
Lonpos May 30 official notice that the Boers are leaving Natal. General Hildegard has occupied Utrecht in the southeast Transvaal.
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Natal
Lonpos
Hildegard
Utrecht
Transvaal
Temperance Lecturer Denounces Attack on President McKinley
Francis Murphy criticizes the Methodist conference for attacking President McKinley over anti canteen policy. He defends McKinley's temperance record, calls prohibition un-American and states army canteens show better conditions. Mr and Mrs Murphy depart for six months in Australia for temperance work.
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Francis Murphy
Caicaco
Murphy
Auditorium Hotel
McKinley
Dakota's Wheat Crop Saved by Timely Rains
Mizsanx South Dakota May 29. A fine shower this afternoon ended crop fears. The wheat crop is in splendid condition and will yield well after a period of drought.
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Dakota
Mizsanx
S. D
D. A. I Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
Census Field Work Begins June First In Washington
Washington May 29 The preliminary work for the twelfth census is almost finished and the actual field work will start June 1. The count of the population will be rushed to finish before Congress convenes to allow a proper apportionment bill for the next session of the national legislature.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
Question in. Doubt, Conference Divided on Amusements Clause
Members of the Methodist General Conference debate the fate of paragraph 248 banning dancing and amusements. Proceedings show split views on whether the tabled minority report preserves or eliminates the clause. Several bishops and editors anticipate future action in revising the discipline for 1900.
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M. E. Conference
Cincano
General Conference
The
Methodist Church
Committee On State of the Church
H. T. Jackson
S. F. Upham
J. F. Berry
E. T. Andrews
G. P. Mains
New York
Homer Eaton
Merrill
J. M. Buckley
W. V. Kelly
Indicts Cattle Importers For TB Law Violations
Elgin grand jury returns bills against five prominent cattle importers and dealers for handling cattle suspected of tuberculosis and refusing state inspections. Named are Elmer Fellows and John Judd of St Charles, Ben Ferson, T W Plant, and Smith Youngs of Elgin.
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Elgin Grand Jury
Exar
Elmer Fellows
John Judd
St. Charles
Ben Ferson
T. W. Plant
Smith Youngs
Elgin
Towa
Illinois
Tanner
Fellows
GC. A. Pierce
Illinois Fair Today and Thursday Thunderstorms in South
Weather report from Caroaco on May 30 notes fair conditions today and Thursday with storms in the extreme south. The item includes an unrelated ad blurb for Rocky Mountain Tea and a note about Mrs. M Scheidt and daughter Kathrine visiting Shannon.
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Caroaco
Ilinois
Hoover Carpet Cleaning Ad Promises Prompt Service
A local classified promotes carpet cleaning and rug making from old carpets. Call 308 for prompt attention, brought by A. M. Hoover.
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A. M. Hoover
Label-style clothing sale tease with 1500 suits
A sale offers 1500 suits, all new this year, with patterns including pin checks, plaids, stripes, blue serges, clay worsteds and Oxford mixtures. Each suit promises perfect fit, elegant tailoring, and guaranteed satisfaction, starting Monday May 28 at under nine dollars cost to the factory.
Ice season returns. orders at Billerbeck's or by mail
The note invites customers to place ice orders at Billerbeck's or by writing to the undersigned with best service guaranteed. Signed Caster NEnUS. Dated 4-18.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
Millinery Opening by Mrs Bogar May and June
Mrs. H. E. Bogar announces a summer millinery opening featuring new goods. The event runs Thursday and Friday May 31 and June 1 in the Main building opposite the courthouse.
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H. E. Bogar
Court House
Drought Relief With Light Showers Reported Across State
May 29 reports from Farco and other areas indicate two light showers easing the drought. Weather predictions favor more rain though showers are not widespread across the state.
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Farco
N. D
Memorial Day Observed in Manila with Ceremonies
Memorial Day was observed as a general holiday with military ceremonies at stations and salutes fired from forts at Santiago and Manila. A special stock train from Manila reached Hawthorne in 2 hours 50 minutes, Engine No. 17 and Train No. 64 led by Chas. McCool on the throttle. Rocky Mountain Tea ad promotes 35c, while Winslow & Co. offers children's slippers as a cooler, neater option.
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Manila
Santiago
Hawthorne
Chas. McCool
Boys suits described in fancy chaviots and wor steds
A fragmented notice outlines boys two piece suits with double seat options in light or dark colors. It references sizes including 998 and knees for ages 7 to 1, with unclear local retail context and branding.
Joint meeting of Cherry and Freeport Woodmen camps
There will be a joint meeting at Cherry camp hall this evening to complete arrangements for Madison. Ep Waager and Louis Bavsener, vice presidents of Cherry camp No 64 and Freeport camp No 3450 respectively, preside.
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Cherry Camp No
Freeport Camp No
Cherry Camp Hall
Madison
Ep Waager
V. C
Jencks Delivers Harness for Standard Oil in Chicago
W. C. Jencks a Galena street harness dealer has completed a solid nickel truck harness for the Standard Oil Company intended for use in Chicago.
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W. C. Jencks
Galena Street
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Harlem Gardens Note Elevation Near Water Tower
Early and Late references place Harlem gardens south of the water tower with H. D. Converse noted in connection. The fragment suggests a local landmark description and a person tied to the area.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Converse
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Joseph Emmert
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Harden & Tice Distributors
North Dakota
Rocky Mountain
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India
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