Local Political Announcements in Stephenson County
A list of candidates for County Treasurer and County Superintendent of Schools in Stephenson County, all announcing their runs subject to Republican County Convention decisions. Also notes on related state and national items including constitutional conventions, rail projects, and recent election concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prine
W. W. Hutchison
Stephenson County
Repub
N. B.heth
A.M. Lena
T lWereby
Danny
Jasper Mallory
Exco
Behools
Cannta Ganvant
Mreeport
Reynolds
Sleroy
Republlican
Wow
Walkey
Dakota
Hilnels
Ai Stephenson
Loran
Geo
S. Kleckner
Counts
Isaac F. Bleckner
oMee
Howard Egan
Republican County Convention
W. J. Restazell
Iowa
Dun PY Trish
Bad
Campbell
Inka
Douglas County
Illinois
W.T. Sylvester
Dr. Sylvester
Decatur
Peoria
Atlanta
Terrible Chicago and Alton Railroad disaster near Lemont
A two-train collision on the Chicago and Alton line near Lemont, about two and a half miles from Lebont, killed twelve and injured thirty-one. The crowded night express No. 4 struck freight engine No. 26 on a foggy curve, tearing apart cars and venting scalding steam. Rescue crews from Lemont rushed to the scene. victims suffered severe burns and many died or await word on their fate.
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Chicago and Altén
Lebont
Chicago, Alton and St. Louis Railroad
Willow Springs
Lemont
Russsell
John O’neil
Edward Bean
Express
Dwight
Costello
Dempsey
Ald
Drs. W
Roger J. Brass
Chicago
Thomas Morton
George Reuter
Lite
Springfield
James O'Neil
N. Diverbliss
Conrad Webber
Unknown Magn
J. W. Smith
Chinoig State Penitentiary
Delict
J. R. Kleury
Purchasing Agent Penitentiary
William Davis
Fatal coal-oil lamp explosion in Baltimore kills mother and child
A Baltimore accident at 8812 Bankstreet near Caroline ends with the death of a mother Augusta Rosenthal and her five-year-old son after a coal-oil lamp ignited their clothes. The father Frederic Rosenthal and others suffered burns. a coroner’s jury urged a law banning small-quantity explosive sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Augusta Rosenthal
Bankstreet
Caroline
Hickman
Donohoe
Messrs. Schulte & Brothers
Gough and
Eden Streets
L. C. Winternus
Winternitz
Frederic Rosenthal
Sulzer
Satanta and Big Tree in Texas Prison Cell Description
A Houston Mercury correspondent portrays Satanta and Big Tree imprisoned in Texas. Satanta, about fifty three, tall and thoughtful with a fierce eye when angered, and Big Tree, a wiry subordinate, industrious yet treacherous seeming. They share cell No 3 day and night and exert mixed influence on fellow inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Texas
Houston Mercury
Satanta
Big Tree
Syga
Vienna Scandal Review of the Vienna Commission Report
The Vienna scandal summary notes a commission finding corruption among Gen Mayer and possible links to Gen Van Buren. It praises Schultz and Roosevelt for handling duties and laments late, disputed accountability and a flawed start to the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Viensia
Say
Exposition Grounds
Special Commission
van Buren
Gen. Mayer
Gen. van Buren
Mcllrath
Orst
Republic
Schultz
Jackson S. Schultz
Theodore Roosevelt
Reorganized Commission
Democratic Corruption and Reform Calls Across Parties
The Springfield Journal cites Republican corruption claims as motive for reform while noting Democratic leaders like E Pugh switch sides. It recalls county thefts in Butler Fairfield Hamilton and similar issues in New York Baltimore and Ohio amid calls for cleaner government. A Brooklyn Union report of J Stewart leaving Europe reveals a will listing estate worth one hundred million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Noyes
Columbus
Thurman
Senate
St. Louis
Springfield
E. Pugh
Pugh
Allen County Resolutions
People's
Cincinnati
Butler County
Fairfield
Iamilton County
New York
Tammany Ring
Baltimore
South
Republican Party
The
Brooklyn Union
Europe
Patrons of Granges Urge Political Restraint in Owatonna
A dated communique from Gro Grover J. Pasons condemns Granges in this jurisdiction for sending delegates to a political convention in Owatonna on August 2. It bans religious or political action by Granges of Patrons Husbandry and calls for parole by the offending bodies to conform to the organization’s rules and abstain from political discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miny Winova
Minn
Gu Trol
Paty
Grang
Gro
J. Pasons
Electoral Reform Debate Shape in Senate on Direct Presidential Election
A Senate committee led by Senator O P considers a report proposing direct popular election of the President rather than via the electoral college. The plan would create equal presidential districts each casting one vote, with the final winner determined by majority of the popular ballots. The report’s timing and fate remain uncertain as Congress debates reform.
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Senate Committee
Pri
O. P
Inter
Gretl Fall
Tors
Congress
Morton
Washington
Hat Senat
Ford
Death of a prominent railroad man in a Chicago city
Special dispatch reports the death at his residence of a leading railroad official, Mr. Pierce, after a two month illness. He was a senior officer in the Northwestern Railroad Peninsular Division group and a member of the Free Masons. The community mourns as his widow and lodge members prepare burial with Masonic escort in Chicago. Flags at half mast reflect widespread sorrow.
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Buaning
Escanasa
Northern Midh
L. Pierce
Maater Media Peninsular Division
Northwestern Railroad
Yeste
Pierce
Sior Lodge
Free Masons
Wisconsin Divisio
Chicago
Maso
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WU Suecee
Johnson Potter
Lowa
Michigan
Lansing
Prussia
Kansas
United States
Spain
Ballini
Blondin
Niagara River
Des Moines
Minnesota
Les Moines
Ames
Saya
Chicago Journal
Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Berlin
Atlantic
New York Yacht Squadron
Jersey City
Eweed
N. ¥. Times
Majorlce
Grand Lodge
St. Petersburg
Shah
Potsdam
Holy See
Ilinois
John Whalen
Akron
William Cannon
Dick’s Island
John Spears
Bridgeport
James LeMotte
Philadelphia
Thomas Strong
Frederick Strong
Muskegon
Henry Small
Ackron
A. C. Nickerman
Burkert Antoine
Maurice
St. John
Electoral Reform
Chi
Mr. Motley
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