Inauguration Reform and International Policy Noted in 1902
A 1902 column discusses proposed changes to presidential inauguration timing and congress start dates, hints at Roosevelt era Monroe Doctrine applications, and comments on U.S. policy toward South America while citing editorials from the Republic and Sioux City Journal. It notes political maneuvering around Loud for postmaster general and mentions insurance debates for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
United States
Great Republic
Europe
Congressman Loud
Congress
Secretary Wilson warns of foot and mouth outbreak in New England
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson fears a cattle epidemic and orders railroad companies to note foot and mouth disease in Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Vermont. He announces a quarantine on cattle sheep and other ruminants and bans exports from Boston port. He warns the spread west of the Hudson could be national calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Vermont
Boston
Hudson River
End of White Gold Standard Debate in Mexico City
The premium on gold rose to 171 in Mexico City causing intense financial buzz. Silver price fluctuations render it unreliable as currency, signaling the end of the white metal based currency argument. The shift marks a repudiation of Bryanite doctrines and solidifies the U S stance on monetary reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Bryan
Letter From J M Powers Describes Lawton Growth and Prospects
James M Powers writes from Lawton Oklahoma describing a growing community with six Henry origin families, new housing and a mattress factory planned by Willard, a growing timber and farming economy, and incoming settlers. He notes mild winter weather, a rare cold spell, snow and ice gone quickly, and invites George Burt and son to visit the “phenomenal city.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Powers
Lawton
Oklahoma
Dee
George Burt & Son
Henry
Gus Foster
Evie
Joe Reginald
Joe
John
Annderson
Wood
Willard
Tim Wood
Tim
Ralph
Fred
Tam
Illinois
Comanche County
George and George Jr
Republican Weekly
James M, Powers
Graff of Peoria and Family Noted in Washington Letter
The Peoria Herald-Transcript reports Congressman Graff and his family boarding at Hotel Dewey in Washington. Joseph Jr attends Central High, Bee Graff studies at Baltimore, Graff leads the private and domestic claims committee and heads pension efforts in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Washington
Graff
Congressman Graff
Peoria
Dewey
14Th and
L Streets
Northwest
Joseph Jr
Central High School
Central School
Miss Bee
Baltimore
Cannon
Henderson
Te Pik
Electric Bitters credited for relief and gain in Decatur woman
Mrs H. New son of Decatur Alabama says Electric Bitters saved her from long grave and indigestion. She suffered three years with stomach and bowel dyspepsia and waterbrush but after using Electric Bitters she can eat heartily and gained weight. Sold 60c at Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Dr Powell’s City Drug Store
The Messenger gains Centralia weekly magazine format debut
The Messenger of Centralia Illinois enters the scene as a new weekly paper in magazine form. Castle and Loomis publish a handsomely printed, newsy venture praised as fulfilling a long felt want. The junior partner is eight years old C Loomis, nephew of Lyman Loomis, with John Clawson of Whitefield, a local figure of note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Centralia
Castle and Loomis
C. Loomis
Lyman Loomis
John Clawson
Whitefield
Marriage Licenses and Court Notices From Marshall Co
Marshall County Court House lists marriage licenses for James Brennan and Amelia Monk Wenona Elmer Rollins Sheffield and Edith M Case Henry Jasper H Gearhart and Anna M Powell Lawn Ridge plus new circuit court cases Rebecca Curd et al vs Zephaniah Swartz et al and Samuel Wylie et al vs Thomas Shelton. Probate estates J C Spoonenberg and Artimissa Swartz with administrators. real estate transfers including Elvira Vincent to Anna Ammann Saratoga and several property moves. petit jurors for January term drawn by supervisors method with list of names by township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brennan
Amelia Monk
Wenona
Elmer Rollins
Sheffield
Edith M. Case
Henry
Jasper H. Gearhart
Anna M. Powell
Lawn Ridge
Circuit Court
Rebecca Curd
Zephaniah Swartz
Samuel Wylie
Thomas Shelton
Bill
J. C. Spoonenberg
L. T. Wood
L.A. Lenz
Lawrence Debolt
Artimissa Swartz
Louis A. Lenz
George Sauwald
Elvira M. Vincent
Anna Ammann Et
Saratoga
Edward Lester
Chicago and Alton Railway Company
Acre
Hopewell
Caroline Marsh
Same
Daniel F
Geo O
Barnes
Lacon
Magoon
Alexander Daniels
John Kraus Jr
PHTIT
Court House
Board of Supervisors
la Prairie
C R Scoon
John Whitlow
D Wiles
Ransom Conover
Whitefield
Frank Kapraun
Val Hofer
J N Young
Steuben
Orrin Frisbey
Roy Newell
Charles Magee
James Wilson
Frank Coe
Lewis Justice
Frank Bush
G B Hewitt
A L Hupp
George Helper
Harry Doty
William Meier
John Huffman
Evans
J W Wilson
H M Taggart
Belle Plain
Wm Bickel
Bennington
G $ Learned
F L Ball
Roberts
Andrew Kelley
John Myers
Richland
August Kuehn
Fred Koch
Charlee Day
Walter Owen
George Barnes
Samuel Finkebinder
Glen Strawn
Alex Martin
Charles Beebe
Springfield Supreme Court: cities may curb train speeds
The Springfield supreme court upholds city power to limit railway speeds within corporate limits in Carlinville vs Chicago and Alton. The ruling affirms a $5 fine plus costs for violating local speed ordinances and states that mail and interstate commerce are not impeded when protecting life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Springfield
Carlinville
Chicago & Alton Railway Company
Coughing spell claims life in home tragedy
A 25 year old man, Harry Duckwell, died at home after a severe coughing fit. He had a slight cold days earlier and scenes of coughing led his wife to call a doctor, but he suffocated before help arrived. The report notes a product advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perview
Molly
Jerry
Harry Duckwell
Shuckwell
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Ballard
Dr Powell
City
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Cedar Hurst Herd
Noordeon
Clifford Haws
Magnolia
Ill
E. C. DeWitt&Co
Chicago
Dr Powell's
Chas. H. Wood
Telephone
Henry, Ill
Urs
Petermar Bros Fair
Adam Peterman
Henry, Il
Sioux Falls
Dakota
J. A. Melick
Real
Henry City Bridge Co
Bridge Company
D. A. Frommel
Henry Olty Bridge Co, N. B
Aall Fe
Henry Olty Bridge Co
Henry, II
First National Bank of
Hang Henry
Een
O. R. Jones
Henry, Jr
Kentucky
A. D. Stevens
Thomas Morgan
Senachwine Township
Putnam County
Putnam
Tf W. HH
Worley
Fred Tomlinson
J. A. William
J. A, Williams
Burr
Grorae A. Burt
Editors and Publishers
Republican Office
Editors
Galesburg
The
Sioux City Journal
New York Tribune
State Department
Roosevelt
ORIA
Ayer
J.C. Williams
Attica, N.Y
J.C. Ayer CO. Well
Mass
Marshall Co
Henry Republican
John Dickinson & CO
LaSalle St
Broadway
New York
Perea
Chicago Evening Post
Jansen
Joosten
Krause Building
California
America
Rock Island
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
el Paso
Colorado
Utah
Golden State Limited
Rock Island System
Allen
Chicago Board of Trade
E. H. Prince
Royal Insurance Building
Chicago, Ill
Gresser Block
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