Illinois 1906 primary candidate notices in Jo Daviess County
A fragmented 1906 political notice shows multiple candidates for Jo Daviess County offices including county clerk judge treasurer and general assembly in Illinois. It lists Republican primaries set for April 28 1906 and contains references to Edward Menzimer and John R Gilson with various public office ambitions and a Sanitary District Chicago investment debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Illinois
Republican Party
Jo Daviess County
William Stephenson
John R. Gilson
Shereby
Ill
Edward Menzimer
March 14 In History Highlights Biographies and Deaths
On March 14 figures such as Frederick Theophilus Klopstock Victor Emmanuel Karl Marx and Thomas Beecher are noted for births or deaths in history. The entries mention Klopstock born 1724 died 1808, Emmanuel born 182 years ago, Marx died 1883, Beecher died 190, Legouvé died 193 in Paris.
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Frederick Theophilus Klopstock
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Turin
Karl Marx
Marx
Victor
Rhenish Gazette
Paris
Brussels
Inter
London
Thomas Kinnicut Beecher
Elmira
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
M. Legouve
Adrienne Lecouvreur
McCormick Denies Drainage Board Bribery Claims
Chicago March 14 President Robert K McCormick of the drainage board denounces bribery charges as ridiculous asserting all expenditures were by voucher and books open He orders the Peoria attorney to seek a true bill or a statement that charges lack foundation He calls for full investigation into alleged bribery attempt before a juror and hints at broader inquiry into opposing side.
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Chicago
Robert K. McCormick
Drainage Board
McCormick
Peoria
Grand
T. N. Green
Peoria County
Assis
Elory
End less rail hailed by railroad men in Neoga News
Mattoon March 14 W M Simpson editor of Neoga News invents an end less rail to stop rail ends from catching when trains pass. Officials show interest as the plan bonds three connected ties to prevent alaking.
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Simpson
Tanner's Hot Roasts Tawney Over 65 Clerks Pay Cut Protest
Corporal Tanner the Grand Army of the Republic commander writes Representative Tawney to oppose a House committee plan to cut government clerks' pay after age 65. He cites Civil War veterans and notes high officials could be affected, urging opposition and warning of broader impact.
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Washington
Tanner
Grand Army of the Republic
Tawney
Minnesota
House Committee On Appropriations
Taner
House
Senate
Corporal
Littauer
Mei
Lit Tauer
Debate over civil service reform and veteran protections in Congress
In Washington on March 14 debate centered on the civil service and a proposal to ease burdens for incapacitated workers. Representative Littauer argued for salary reductions and better efficiency, while others proposed an age-based approach and exemptions for veterans and widows.
Taft Family Council Shapes Taft's Official Future
Washington reports detail Secretary Taft's plan to meet his brothers in New York for a family council on his future, with cabinet discussions and a Root conference, noting a Supreme Court appointment would come in October if pursued. Also covers railroad secrecy penalties, Hepburn bill support, and various legislative notes.
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Washington
Taft
New York
Henry
Charles
Cincinnati
Root
State Department
Supreme Bench
Real Cause for Worry Stray Stories excerpt
A man tells a doctor he talks in his sleep and fears his wife hears him. The doctor dismisses alarm, saying there is no cause for worry, though the man remains troubled by the phenomenon.
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Tate
Deafened by speed: racers left with roaring ears
A Philadelphia Bulletin clipping describes a race where a driver endures a deafening roar after a 30 second mile in a 110 horsepower car. He explains the temporary deafness lasts about fifteen minutes, then his hearing returns. The piece links this to racing culture and a quarrel about marriage.
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Phidelphia Bulletin
For Sale Frazer house on Hickory street near Franklin
People column item lists the Frazer house with six rooms two large lots and a cistern for sale. Interested buyers urged to contact D B Blewett or the paper office. Also includes rail fare sale notices and a Rice town farm for sale by W J Gray with 170 acres plus timber and pasture land and a store corner rental option with saloon fixtures offered by William McKernan.
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Frazer
Hickory Street
Franklin
D. B. Blewett
Rice
Galena South
W. J. Gray
William McKernan
Opportunities Along the Chicago Great Western Railway Lines
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces openings for business and professional men and manufacturers across Iowa Missouri Illinois and Minnesota on a progressive railway. Homeseeker’s Excursions visit many western and southwestern states plus Canadian regions at a fixed fare. Tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays monthly through April 17 with routes to Alberta Manitoba and more. For details contact F. R. Mosier T P A 115 Adams St Chicago Ill.
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Arkansas
Colorado
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
F. R. Mosier
Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Chicago Great Western Railway
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
St. Paul
BE. B. Magill
Omaha
Neb
Homeseeker
Chicago Great Western Ry
Arizona
Arkansa
Idaho
Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Alberta
Assiniboia
Canadian Northwest
Manitoba
Montana
Ontario
Saskatchewan
East Galena Democratic Caucus Announces March 17 Meeting
Notice from East Galena Democratic Committee states the caucus will meet at Town Hall on March 17 1906 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for township offices and handle other business. Moran house and lots on Spring St Galena Illinois. inquiries to M J Dillon. Also railroad ad notes CGW sale of colonist tickets to western states from Feb 15 to Apr 7 at reduced rates through F R Mosier T P A 115 Adams St Chicago IL NL.
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Galena
East Galena
Hust
Democratic Committee
Moran
Spring St
Galena, Ill
M.J. Dillon
Chicago Great Western Railway
Alberta
Arizona
British Columbia
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
F. R. Mosier
Adams St
Chicago
West Galena
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D. A. CatLanan
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J.C. Williams
William Rippin
Dowh
Sanitary District
Peorta Atate
Sanitary District of
May
East St. Louis
Fred Hentz
William Sennett
Mississippi River
Granite City
Alton
Henry Steffen
Steffen
Tientz
Sennett
Togther
Springfield
Ling
Hanover Railway Company
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway
Joe Davies
Eago Great Westin Railroad
North Hanover
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Danville
Walter W. Juntgen
Neylon
Lincoln
Tom Brown
Tim Neylon
Brown
Schumann-Heink
Mme
United States
William Rapp
Germany
American State Department
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Saxony
Schumann-Steine
OG. A. R
G. A. BR
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Whitcomb Riley
Jim
Tek Keer
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Simmons
Pacific Grove
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Needham
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Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
United Veterans
Poplar Bluffs
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Government
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hull
Dowie
John Alexander Dowie
the Chronicle
John Alexander
Thomas
St. Louis
Charles Wait Thomas
Mullaophy Hospital
Ite
Cairo
Supreme Court
Mlinois
Butte
Mont
Worcester Mass
Beekeepers’ Association
Philadelphia
People’s Column
Ladies High
Childrens
Coatsworth’s
Galena.iron Works CO
Albert L. Caulkins
III
Galena Iron Works
Minneapolis Kansas City
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Chicago Greatenettes
Westernee Railway
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul, Minn
Maple City
Maple City Spa
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth, Ilinois
Catous
Wm. McKernan
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