Affidavit alleges Adlai Stevenson linked to secret order
Illinois State Journal published in 1908 claims an 1874 affidavit by William B Whiffen ties Adlai E Stevenson of Bloomington to the American Knights or Sons of Liberty and the Knights of the Golden Circle. The sworn statement, notarized in Metamora and Woodford County, details lodge meetings in 1860s Illinois with claims of initiation, oaths, and councils.
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State Journal
Adlai FE. Stevenson
Copperhead
Song of
Laberty
Knights of the Golden Circle
Sons of Liberty
the Golden Circle
Abraham
Adlai S. Stevenson
Bloomington
William B. Whiffen
Metatora
Woodford County
Whiffen
Stevenson
Ilinois
Illinois
McLean County
Gnd
Woodford
Illnois
American Knights Or
Court House
Metamora
W. G. Ewing
A. E. Stevenson
American Knights Or Sons of Liberty
Adlair H. Stevenson
Abraham Lincoln
Adiai D. Stevenson
Adial EK
Lincoln
Springfield
James Singleton
Johnson
Behan
James 8. Fwiny
Wyomington
W. G. Eing
William B. Whitten
J. “Fanney R. Brooks
Meta
Oodsend County
Be Whitten
Local Party Figures Endorsement Note in War Era Record
A damaged historical document shows a county Democratic committee listing trusted names including Whitmire Wikoff Ellis Plank Walden Mitchell Briggs and Niles. It asserts reliance on their statements about party members during the war, signaling reputational trust in political discourse of the period.
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H. Whitmire
Isaac Wikoff
W. Ellis
Elrjah Plank
T. D. Walden
William Mitchell
KF. F. Briggs
C. Niles
Republican electors named to appear on November ballot
The Republican electors at large and from the congressional districts are listed for November. At large: Walter Reeves and John Anderson. Districts include George W. Dixon Chicago, Harry W. Harvey Chicago, Walter Page Chicago, James O. Finucane Chicago, Julius Liebling Chicago, Homer K. Galpin Chicago, Joseph I Haas Chicago, William D. Cook Chicago, Dr. John F. Williams Chicago, John V. Farwell Chicago, M. E. Plain Aurora, Winfield S Allison Gardner, George L Brown Dixon, J. O. Peasley Macomb, W. F. Asten Ray, Cairo Trimble Princeton, Sam Welty Bloomington, William W. Bruce Casey, Richard O. Lemon Clinton, William Mumford Pittsfield, John W. Kitchell Pana, Joseph Watts Greenville, Harry Ferriman Olney, Julius C. Kern Carmi, O. J. Page Marion. District electors were chosen in congressional conventions. Six candidates vied for four university trustee seats with three six-year terms and one four-year term. Nominees for six-year terms: Mrs. Lora Evans Taylorville, Arthur Meeker Chicago, Allen F. Moore Monticello. For four-year terms: A. P. Grout Winchester, Arthur Meeker, and A. P. Grout. Meeker and Grout are serving vacancies appointed by Governor Deneen.
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Walter Reeves
Streator
John Anderson
Chicago
George W. Dixon
Harry W. Harvey
Walter Page
James O. Finucane
Julius Liebling
Homer K. Galpin
Joseph I
Haas
William D. Cook
John F. Williams
John V. Farwell
M. E. Plain
Aurora
Winfield
Allison
Gardner
George
University of Illinois
Lora
Evans
Taylorville
Arthur Meeker
Allen F. Moore
Monticello
A. P. Grout
Winchester
Deneen
Prosperity of farming under Republican rule heralded
The piece argues farming prospers under Republicans and would worsen under Bryan or Democratic misgovernment, citing department of agriculture records. It contrasts Cleveland era 1885 1888 with Harrison era 1889 1892, noting corn crop values of 2.57 billion and 2.8319 billion respectively, to persuade farmers of party guidance.
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Bryan
Washington
Cleveland
Harrison
Department of Agriculture
Farmers Show Big Losses Under Democratic Rule
The article argues farm values for corn, wheat, oats and live stock declined during Democratic administrations from 1890 to 1897, citing declines of hundreds of millions in crop values. It credits Republican rule with rising farm prosperity and urges votes for Taft and Sherman.
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Cleveland
MacKinley
Roosevelt
Harrison
McKinley
McKinley- Roosevelt
Taft
White House
America
Sherman
United States
Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Ad Card
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it restores vitality for people with kidney trouble. The copy urges readers to refuse substitutes and lists H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jungkubz as endorsers.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkubz
Republican Platform and Candidates Highlighted by Governor Deneen
Governor Deneen used his Republican state convention address to praise the party platform and nominate President Theodore Roosevelt, a strong ally of McKinley’s legacy, and James S. Sherman of New York for vice president. He asserted nationwide endorsement and predicted victory based on twelve years of party work.
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William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
James S. Sherman
New York
Deneen
Yates Fellows Urged to Back Republican Ticket
Lawrenceville Republican argues that Yates fellows, though labeled Democrats, are Republicans who will vote for the Republican ticket once named, disputing Democratic claims they would withhold support to help Stevenson over Deneen.
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Yates Fellows
Deneen
Stevenson
Lawrenceville
Modern Witchcraft in a West Country Farmer
A London Chronicle correspondent recounts a cautious west country farmer who blends cutting edge farming gear with strong belief in pixies. After fearing misfortune for stepping into a fairy ring he travels sixty miles to Exeter to consult a white witch, returning relieved and unwilling to discuss the case further.
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The
London Chronicle
Exeter
A Violin For a Vane at Great Generby Church
A large fiddle and bow vane tops Great Generby church near Grantham. A former Great Generby resident who prospered in the west funded the gift, attaching a metal replica of his old violin to the edifice. The tale blends charity with a lasting symbol of the donor’s journey.
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Great Britain
Great Generby
Grantham
Lincolnshire
Great Gener
Far West
Laxative credited with saving a child's life
A Casimer Wisconsin mother reports that after giving two doses of Foley's Oring Laxative her three year old son, who was severely constipated with a high fever, recovered by the next morning. The family credits the remedy with ending the fever and restoring the boy to full health.
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Foley
A. Wolkugh
Casimer
Wis
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkung
F J Harder Musician Advertises Contact Details
A fragmented line appears to advertise a musician or music teacher named F J Harder with an unclear location and a partial phone number 1-4dtf. No further readable details are available.
Cruise of the Paste Fleet under Rear Admiral Swinburne
Rear Admiral William Swinburne commands the Paste Fleet sailing for practice and experience. Seven armored cruisers and seven torpedo boats form the Pacific squadron with West Virginia as flagship and division two led by Rear Admiral Sebree. The fleet returns to the Pacific coast late October. Swinburne, Rhode Island native, served in the Spanish War and Philippines. rank achieved July 22, 1906.
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William Thomas Swinbine
Samo
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Washington
California
Tennessee
South Dakota
Sebree
Pacific Coast
Swinburne
Rhode Island
United States Naval Academy
Lie
Cuba
Philippines
Winnipeg Clergy Sermon Sparks Praise From Farmer
A Winnipeg farmer who rarely attends church visited with his wife and was persuaded to hear an American pastor. After the service the visitor complimented the sermon, and the pastor replied with modest delight. The farmer added that the sermon was "the feast like a sermon" he ever heard. Winnipeg Telegram.
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Winnipeg
Chureh
Winnipeg Telegram
Not she Right Gourre inquiry echoes in court records
Not she Right Gourre and Baltimioge American exchange mock an implied dispute over a wife's course, prompting questions about method and utility as the dialogue unfolds in a fragmented historical text.
Strained Conversations Shift in Detroit Tale
A Detroit Free Press item notes a change in a domestic dynamic where initial cross talk made her cry, but now even mild protests from him trigger her to talk extensively. The piece profiles evolving communication in a troubled relationship.
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Detroit Free Press
A Fresh Start Dyer-Well Railing On His Feet Again
A brief classifieds style snippet notes Dyer-Well, PE, is on his feet again after selling his auto in a short Puck cartoon caption. It also advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for colds and catarrh with a 50 cent price and mail order from Ely Bros. 66 Warren Street, New York.
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Dyer
Ryer
Puck
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
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