Political and financial highlights from the session and state events
The article reviews congressional actions in the First Regular Session focused on the Teller silver resolution and land bond interest, and defense and appropriation bills in the House and Senate. It notes state events including Rhode Island governor’s address, a Kansas City liquor case, and local incidents, with mentions of financial policy and public notices shaping political discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
United States
District of Columbia
Hartman
Dolli
Teller
Enate
Eireult
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Exre
Global turmoil and disasters across 1898 era headlines
A sweeping string of events reports fires in Montreal and Langley Australia, naval and colonial politics in Cuba and China, and brutal frontier warfare in India. It covers legislative actions in Washington, bank and revenue news, notable deaths, sensational accidents, and weather catastrophes worldwide.
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Russia
China
Great Britain
Shanghai
St. John's
N. F
Blanco
Cuba
Shinkamar
India
Viscaud
Spain
America
Australia
Langley
Kelling
London
United States
Lee
Mariana Beach
Maine
Worst Storm in Years Strikes New England and New York
A fierce nor'easter battered Cape Ann Massachusetts and Boston Massachusetts causing heavy damage and reported loss of life. The storm disrupted rail and streetcar service and left a deep backlog of communication outages. Snowbound sections of northern New York faced downed wires and blocked roads amid record severity.
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New
England
Boston
New York
Fiendish Crime in Burlington Murders Wife and Daughter
A widow Mrs Fanny Rathburn and her 12 year old daughter Mary were found dead in their Burlington Iowa home with brutal wounds. Abe Storms confessed to the killings stating he struck the mother with an ax and then murdered the girl after a struggle, details given to the police and county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
John M. McLaurin
South Carolina
House
Greene
United States Senate
Military Academy
Secretary of the Treasury
Yukon River
District of Columbia
First National Bank of
Elliott County
Sallie Foster
Kentucky
James J. Corbett
Peoria
Fitzsimmons
Greenville
C. F. Young
Feather
Hartsville
Ind
United Brethren (Radical) Church
Andrew Casebeer
Mary Jane Casebeer
Butler
Atlantic and Pacific Cotton Mills
Lawrence
Mass
Ilnois
Iowa
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Post Office Department
Auburn
Indie
Congress
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Omala
Thomas L. Thompson
House of Representatives
Santa Rosa
Cal
Alvord
Gloversville
N. Y
E. C. Kimball
Indianapolis
Benjamin F. Strickland
Henry
Charles Ruppert
Channel Queen
Quernsey
New England
Massachusetts
McKinley
Dole
Hawaii
Treasury
Burlington
Panny Rathburn
Mary
Thia
Abe Storms
Fanny Rathburn
Greiner
Oatman Bros Dairymen Fail With Dundee Credit Hits
The Oatman brothers dairymen based in Dundee collapse leaving assets about 175000 and liabilities exceeding that. Bank and Elgin Butter Tub Co seize about 38000 for nonpayment while patrons at creameries go unpaid for milk for two months. Other notes mention consolidations and a Bureau County resident recovering from paralysis.
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Ilinois
Elgin
Lil
Oatman Bros
Dundee
First National Bank of Elgin
Elgin Butter Tub Company
Oatmans
Linois
Wisconsin
Elgin Board of Trade
Chicago
California
Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Van Antwerp Family
Last Saturday evening, January 29, Mr and Mrs T Van Antwerp celebrated their thirtieth anniversary. About 60 guests attended at their cozy home draped with ferns. The couple, surrounded by family, renewed their vows as a wedding march played by Mrs O K Condit. The event featured a blue gray gown, recitations, music, and an elaborate supper. Gifts were numerous and lasting, with a long guest list including Mr and Mrs Van Antwerp, Miss Jennie Watkins, and many relatives and friends.
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E T. VanAntwerp
Tpurland
T. VanAntwerp
Mra O
Condit
Abe
Jennie Watkins
Mesars and Merdamor
T van Antwoorp
W Watkins M
Bparr
Howitt
Henry
Gapeo
Frank Martins
Frank Barr
JR Bouton
William Riddell
Zimmerman
H Campbell
James Divelbigs
Molanatan
AW Botts
RK N
Lee
James O Garrett
W D Webster
OW Buckley
Mosdames
R Bparr
F Kine
Rilla
Keenan, Evans
L&khan Tosmer
Mary RK Watkins
Vineta May Sparr
Katia F Lewis
Chicago
Gonnie Watkins
Ina Thomas
Onsie Miles
Angie Baughman
Nettle Baughman
Distressing Stomach Disease Promises Cure by South American Remedy
A sensational claim markets a stomach cure attributed to a South American master healer Neryine Ironic. The advertisement promises permanent relief for indigestion and weakness with the first dose, praising its miraculous, flawless results and urging readers to purchase from J. E. and P. A. Owell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. and
P. A. Owell
Whitefield Center and area church progress noted
Auns Huffman visits Indiana to see her sister Mrs Will Ketchum. BEFE Smith and Geo Strawn attend the Sparland Teachers Institute and visit near Lacon. Saratoga meetings grow with several uniting with the church. Bro Andrew Kelly assists Rev Carr in preaching. J. B. Jackson family returns from Dunlap after his mother’s funeral.
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Whitefield Center
Auns Huffman
Indiana
Will Ketchum
Befe
Smith
Geo Strawn
Teachers’ Institute
Sparland
Lacon
Saratoga
Andrew Kelly
Carr
Jackson
Dunlap
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Promises Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and piles with a 25 cent price and a guarantee of relief Dr Powell is selling it through a local sale.
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Bucklen
Dr Powell
Liver Ailment Remedies and a Winter Sleighing Mishap
An ad touts Herbine as a cure for liver and digestive woes with a 75 cent price and free trials at Dr Powell's. A light note reports Anton Mertz and a lady friend’s sleigh ride mishap near Hutchins and Lincoln's, where their horse bolted and they walked home.
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Dr Powell's
Anton Mertz
Hutchins & Lincoln’s
Anton
Hood's Sarsaparilla Health Benefit Claim
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the whole system and cures nervous troubles making hard work easier. It promotes Hood's Pills as the best family cathartic and liver tonic, described as gentle and reliable for all ages.
Card party at Adam Peterman home yields prizes
A card party hosted at Adam Peterman’s home last Friday evening proved very enjoyable. William Peterman scored the most points among the gentlemen and received first prize. Mrs. Harrington won the ladies’ top honors. Fred and Anna Bickerman won the other prizes as refreshments and good cheer followed.
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Adam Peterman
William ‘Peterman
Mra Peter
Harrington
Fred
Anna Bickerman
Mrs Martin King Dies After Prolonged Illness in OxBow
Obituary notes Mrs Martin King of OxBow died after eight weeks of sickness. Ella A King, born Magnolia township July 31 1840, married Martin King Oct 6 1859, leaving nine surviving children. Funeral held at 2 pm Friday with Rev W A Thompson delivering a funeral sermon, large attendance, and floral tributes. Card of thanks from the King family expresses gratitude for support.
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Martin King
OxBow
Ella A. King
Ephrian Smith
Magnolia Township
Tod
Bord
Ben
Chicago
Frank
Iowa
Silas
W. A. Thompson
Springfield
Corinthians
Tabernacle
Keller
Death of Thomas McGrath Stirs Tipperary Community
Dublin hospital operation proved fatal for Thomas McGrath a respected Tipperary townman. His death triggered a huge funeral procession and widespread sorrow as mourners traveled from Limerick Junction to St Michael's church. He left a widow and children and was noted as a capable bakery and confectionery businessman and poet.
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Thomas M’grath
Tipperary
Dublin
McGrath
Charlemont-street Hospital
Limerick
Main Street
St Michael’s Church
Tipperary Operative Bakers Trades Union
Tipperary Cor
Ireland
Daniel Harney
John Harney
Teachers Association Meet at Sparland in County Session
The Marshall County Teachers Association gathered in Sparland on Saturday January 29 at 10 o clock. County Superintendent Mallary opened proceedings as Ray Garretson of Henry lectured on geography with critique from Wells and Bouton. Prof Whitten presented the Ethics Code with discussion by Hayden Mallory Calhoun and Burke. A dinner at Woodman Hall followed, then a long Query Box discussion and talks on High School benefits by Potter supported by Emma Strawn and Stella Baxter. Bookkeeping in country schools led by Titus and Young with practical bookkeeping notes from Potter. Vocal numbers by Simpson Thomas and Mrs Lillie Martin capped the day.
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Marshall County Teachers’ Association
Sparland
Wells
Whitefield Corners
Bouton
Helper
C. W. Whitten
Varna
Marcella Hayden
Henry
Mallory
Supt Calhoun
Sapt Burke
Wash
Association
Woodman's Hall
Haworth League
F.S. Potter
Board of Education
Potter
Emma L. Strawn
Edvocation
Lacon
Tesmer
Stella Baxter
Franklin
Titus
Camp Grove
May Young
Misses Simpson
Thomas
Sparland High School
Lillie B. Martin
Oon
Two Ways Bladder Trouble Most Often Arises
Medical ad explains bladder and womb functions and two paths to disease. It cites kidney health as the chief cause and warns against misattributing symptoms to female weakness. It promotes Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder relief with sample offer via mail.
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Kilmer
Dr Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,n. Y
Mrs Aurora Gallaher dies after long illness in Santa Barbara
Mrs Aurora Gallaher, early Putnam and Marshall Counties settler, died at age 76 in Santa Barbara California after moving there decades ago for health. She endured the drownings of two sons and later remarried William Gallaher. Her life spanned decades of local growth and she was beloved as a virtuous lady.
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Aurora Gallaher
Santa Barbara
Osl
Gallaher
Putnam
Marshall Counties
Morrilie
Magnolia
Thomas Gallaher
Henry
Mia Allaher
Death of W. L. Ruble at Lostant and funeral details
W L Ruble formerly of Hance died at Lostant on January 24 in his 68th year. He served in the 140th regiment of the 2d Army Corps and was active in Grand Army circles. Funeral by Rev J T Bliss at Lostant, burial with Grand Army Honors. Survived by four sons and a daughter living in Iowa and three in Lostant. H E Hanter shipped sash and lumber for a creamery northwest of Putnam.
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W. L. Ruble
W.L. Ruble
Hance
Lostant
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Illnois
J. T. Bliss
Iowa
Grand Army Honora
Grain-o as coffee substitute for nervous sleepers
An advertisement extols Grain-o as a non stimulating coffee substitute made from pure grains. It promises that Grain-o nourishes and cheers without disturbing sleep, and invites readers to buy at grocers with 15 and 25 cent price points. It also touts multiple newspaper combination subscription offers.
No-to-bac tobacco habit cure advertised in 1900s ad
An advertisement promotes No-to-bac as a harmless tobacco habit cure. It claims to stop nicotine poisons, strengthen weak men, and offer refunds. It lists The Ratching Remedy Co addresses in Chicago and New York and mentions mailed free orders.
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Rtching Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph
New York
Spruce
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