St Patrick Legend and Dr Zeller in State Politics
The article notes legends about St Patrick citing extraordinary deeds and long life while highlighting Dr George A. Zeller as a strong Republican candidate for State Treasurer. It mentions his broad support in the 14th district and favorable views from the Peoria district, calling him a capable German American politician likely to win the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Zeller
14Th
Peoria
Zeller
Col George Woodford Dies After Brief Illness In Phoenix
Col George Woodford, age 50, died suddenly in a Phoenix hotel after a late start from Phoenix to Chicago. He had been ill at Ratón and died the day after arrival. A former temperance orator, he lived in Illinois and Chicago for many years and had no family. Funeral held in Phoenix, notes say he lectured across Illinois and spoke in Henry.
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George Woodford
Pheonix
Arizona
Chicago
Raton
Phenix
Ariz
Illinois
Ping
Uol Woogford
Henry
Buffalo
N. Y
Pontiac
Henry Republican
White
Cedar Point
Putnam
Wall
Texas
Maine
Cedars
Barnhart
Condit
Cedar
Point
Northwest
White Hawk
Roentgen
Anderson
Murphy
Unter
Morgan
Haines
Earnhart
Williams
Sparlings
Oceveden
Iowa
McDowell Seen as Strong Attorney General Candidate
McDowell’s bid for the attorney general post stems from his 1894 leadership of the Department of Time Illinois G A R. His reputation for ability integrity and character makes him a natural choice for the state ticket. Friends say he is well read on social moral scientific and political topics and would strengthen the ticket if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. McMelowell
Pontiac
Rontianspr
McDowell
Department of Tlmois-G. A. R
Fidenti
Ben Franklin
J. O
O. M
J. D
Cedar Point
Sand Rock
Ghoat
Anadre
Metcalf
Princeton
J. M. Winship
J. 0
J.O
Putnam
Hell book sparks debate over hellfire and mercy
A letter-writer criticizes a small book titled Hell for arguing no hell exists and contrasts it with Matthew's warnings. He thanks the sender yet warns against soft doctrine, citing Bible verses to defend eternal punishment. The piece ends noting a local analyst’s view on such ideas amid other notices.
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Hell
Heaven
Matthew
Jesus Christ
Bay of Pentacos
Matt
John
Christ
Hattece Rowe
Death of George Woodford in transit to Chicago
Obituary note from March 23, 1896 records George Woodford's death from pneumonia while en route to Chicago. The letter from Bruce Perley conveys grief and reflects on Woodford's influence on local readers and boys, with mention of further bereavements and a stream of advertising content about farming improvements and patent remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Woodford
Peanix
A. T
Maroh
Burt
Chicago
The
Republican
Boya
Bruce Perley
Prescott
Henry
Woodford
George
Climée
P.S. Perley
Death Penalty Abolition Debate Draws Call From Lewiston
In Lewiston a public debate argues for abolishing the death penalty. Proponents say capital punishment fails to deter murder and degrades the community. They advocate life imprisonment as a humane alternative.
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Lewiston
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Warren House
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Aisi
Tolat
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Frank Baer
Edward Bt
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Over Times Printing Office
Theo-Hartwigi
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Heumann & Saymoun
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Minonk
Minonik
Harrison
Patrick
Ireland
Hall
Trea
J. Cuxney & Co
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Chamberlain
Powell
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Lowell
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