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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
4
A historical column mixed with commentary notes the shift toward Anglo-Saxon unity, praising the Rock Island railroad for faster Chicago service, and detailing economic and tariff debates. It anticipates Cuban annexation and critiques Chicago drainage plans amid canal disputes.
The article profiles the Illini people and their historical connection to the state’s name, tracing origins, homeland, and cultural significance within the region. It outlines how the tribe influenced local identity and regional lore across generations.
A historical account details the Illini tribe named Silinos and their rise as a warlike people, their Fort St Louis fortifications, and the 60 year war with the Potawatomi alliance culminating at Starved Rock where the Illini perished by starvation. The piece recalls Marquette Joliet and La Salle and describes Starved Rock as a cliff rising from the prairie, the massacre scene, and the town’s subsequent abandonment.
An extended reminiscence describes the Preble rock fortress where Illini warriors faced siege totaling 16 days without food. It portrays the cliff, river, and surrounding valley, recounting escapes by eleven warriors to St Louis and dispersal to tribes. adds a vivid historical tone to the western frontier.
The article contrasts women workers in fields with men at war and notes a lack of women’s clubs to advocate for fair treatment. It suggests Illini women benefited from serving famed warriors, while Indian historians offer little on divorce. Father Marquette is mentioned in context.
Senator Reagan spoke in Chicago in favor of annexing Cab, taking Porto Rico, and keeping the Philippines. He urged unity and declared the nation on the threshold of a powerful national career, criticizing partisan opposition to expansion as Democratic timidity. He noted his long career and role in forming interstate commerce laws.
The 14th district Democratic convention elected O N Barnes over Harden W Masters on the first ballot by 36 to 25. R M Barnes of Marshall chaired. J T Breckenridge of Fulton was secretary. Delegates chose a congressional committee and heard resolutions praising soldiers, condemning tariff reform, and upholding the Monroe Doctrine. Also notes on a medical testimonial for Chamberlains Remedy.
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