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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
4
Illinois delegation to the Republican convention is described with numbers for six counties Peoria Fulton Tazewell Mason Marshall Putnam and Moody. The piece also notes political restlessness and broader views on justice and party leadership amid national issues.
Louis Grence Landenberger writes from Galveston Texas detailing a southern coastal visit aboard a train journey from St. Louis to Galveston. He describes springlike scenery, pine groves, a Dallas lawyer conversation on religion, and arrival to the island city with palm-filled yards. He plans to stay two months to preach at the Galveston New Church Society.
Washington correspondent W B D Curtis argues the president will follow international law and avoid haste in Cuba affairs. He notes Spain’s failure to relieve Cuban suffering may justify U S intervention, while warning that war would stem from humanitarian motives rather than revenge for the Maine disaster.
The Illinois General Assembly adopts a joint resolution authorizing the Governor to tender moral and material support to the President in defense of the nation. Separate reports note New York debates war footing funding and a national reserve proposed by Civil War figures. Also printed is a lengthy post conviction statement from John Hurt denying the murder charge and urging faith in justice.
The March 1881 Leslie's Weekly features illustrations of the Maine explosion aftermath in the harbor at Havana burial ceremonies and inquiry proceedings. It includes a facsimile of General Grant’s 1883 letter on capturing Havana and praises wise counsel. Also notes W M Yerry endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior based on his Elkton Ky drug business.
The text reviews an advertising pamphlet The Gold Folder detailing routes costs and supplies for gold miners. It also salutes Dr. Wells Syrup Pepsin and mentions the Easter lily as a symbol of the Resurrection in art with references to an April Demorest article.
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