Congressional Proceedings Through 6th Session Highlights
Summary of debates in the House and Senate including opposition to canal and railroad policies, a tariff rejection, and the Nicaragua canal discussion. Senate actions cover pensions, district appropriations, Fort Lyon soldiers home, and the national anthem bill. Eulogies for Cogswell and Morgan resolution on information about the Competitor capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goverdings
Cui
Benator “Thurston
Geawart
Cornett
Swanson
Virginie
Senate
Capitol
Hill
V.x
Conence Committee
Nicaragua
District of Columbia
J. B. Carr
New York
Richard R.zenney
Delaware
Higgins
Fort Lyon
Colorado
Mc Jan
United States
House
Alendar
Morgan
X Cogswell
Massachusetts
Treasury
Numerous Early 1900s Tragedies and Political Shifts Reported
The item compiles a sequence of sensational events including the murder of Ellen Tillsworth by John Brown in Wisecounty Virginia, a railway disaster at Arlington with multiple fatalities, McKinley choosing a private secretary, a Grovetown fire killing two children, a schooner wreck near Jupiter Inlet with drownings, a Newark & Sabolittsky store fire with two deaths, a Joliet wife killing and suicide, railroad president Franklin Thomson elected in Philadelphia, a duel in Arbeka Ohio resulting in two deaths, a Pleasureville Kentucky fire wiping out the town, anti-baseball Sunday ban in Missouri, a labor cabinet proposal discussion in Washington, stamps corruption exposure in New York, a North Branch suffocation in a root house, an Oklahoma raid with deaths, and a Boston anniversary of Christian Endeavorers. The report notes various other incidents including murders, accidents, and organizational events without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. Rawlins
Utah
John Brown
Ellen Tillsworth
Wisecounty
Bim
Arlington
Addington
Hoslac
John Loftus
W. L. Harrison
John Addison Rote
Hartford
McKinley
Beeley Wakeley
Grovetown
Mich
Biscayne
Jupiter Inlet
Florida
Charles Hinson
New York
Archie Lindsay
Roger Harris
Key West
Newark
Sabolittsky
Pncay
John Brohnamann
North Branch
Back and Fox
Oklahoma
Pms
Outlawa
Citis
Thomas ‘Paely
Society
Boston
San Francisco
P Wiliam H. Crawford & Co
Baltimore, Md
Reforms for Cuba and Porto Rico Discussed by Officials
Washington reports the Spanish Legation received the Canovas preamble and the new reforms. Dupuy de Lome described the changes, noting broader suffrage but safeguards for the illiterate. Tariff shifts favor US trade. Spain keeps military pressure if insurgents resist. The piece also covers social events and local theatre notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ciba
Porto Rico
Senor Canovas
Dupuy de Lomez
Cortes
Tani
Basiz
Spain
United States
Cuba
Gomez rejects Weyler bid for peace talks in Cuba
In Havana a reported secret conference attempt between General Weyler and General Gomez at Santa Clara collapses. Gomez refuses to meet Weyler on any subject, citing distrust of Spanish sincerity while willing to talk with any other accredited government agent about Cuban reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Fed
Weyler
Gomez
Santa Clara
Gen. Weyler
Local Henry Reporter Burns Coat In Smoky Elevator Prank
Ludwig Henry correspondent of the Lacon Democrat ignites a blaze on his colorful coat after smoking a large pipe while strolling downtown. A spark from the coat coat caught fire as bystanders shouted and Ludwig toppled, then rushed to a tailor and barber for a new look while quitting the pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig
Henry
Lacon Democrat
Utrest
Tailor. Ing
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Fast Relief
Advertises a cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming radical effect in one to three days. Says the system is influenced and the disease vanishes after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and sold by F A Powell, a Henry druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.A. Powell
Henry
Resolutions Commemorate Departing Deacon and Mrs Field
The Congregational Church reads resolutions noting Deacon Geo Field and Dr Laura B Field leave for a new home. They praise decades of faithful service to church and Sunday school and pray for God’s blessing as the couple relocates. Copies will be sent to the Fields and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Providence of God
Geo. Field
Laura B. Field
Christ’s Vineyard
Field
COA The FAA 2 JB Ote Gwen
The fragment provides minimal readable text about aviation or officials but lacks clear names, actions, or dates. No discernible event or outcome is present to summarize with accuracy.
Funeral of Anna A. Krenz at St Josephs Church
The funeral of Miss Anna A. Krenz was held at St Josephs church on Thursday afternoon, with Rev Fr Gerhardy officiating. The large crowd filled the church and many tributes were paid to the deceased. The procession to Calvary cemetery followed, and pallbearers included Philip Real, Edward Reavy, William Selvers, William Peterman, Joseph Hartley, and Antony Bougner. Floral offerings honored Krenz and family. A later note urges a monthly Horse Sale Day in Henry, starting Feb 27, to benefit buyers, sellers, and local businesses. F M Powers leads the effort to organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Wyoming
Whitefield
Castleton
John Gimson
M. E. Church
J.D. Darby
Kissinger
New Fields
Anna A. Krenz
Miss Krenz
St Joseph's Church
Fr Gerhardy
Calvary Cemetery
Philip Real
Bradford
Edward Reavy
Wm Selvers
William Peterman
Joseph Hartley
Antony Bougner
Gates
Frank Krenz
Thos Duke
A. Fiedler
Otto H. Fiedler
Joseph Krenz
Lillies
Iosa Krenz
J. D. Krenz
Peorita
M. M. Krenz
Peoria
E. D.krenz
Burlington
Kan
presintes—Hentard Family
Mary Slavin
Nellie Herry
C. A. Frommel
P. B. Jacobs
Henry
Powers
Kings New Discovery Praised by Alderman and Minister
James L. Francis of Chicago and Rev John Burgas of Keokuk Iowa extol Dr Kings New Discovery for cough relief and rapid results. Trial bottles free at Dr Powell s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Francis
Chicago
Dr Powell’s Drug Store
Local Social Notes and Visits from North Bend
Delayed report lists sleigh riding enjoyment and a social dance at Mr Neader's. Individuals mentioned include W. W. Bobbitt recovering at home, H. Ransom buying a horse, and Lula Witty visiting relatives. Others note trips to Magnolia and Bureau, and gatherings at Henry Kings and Leland Broadus homes with family and friends.
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A. Kays
A. Norris
Neader
Will Forrest
Magnolia
Albert
Alva Forrest
Mill
Bureau
W. W. Bobbitt
H. Ransom
Lula Witty
N. J. Mathis
Rana Trone
Vinnie Trone
Henry King’s
Lulu
James Murphy’s
Henry Morse
Maggie
Varns
Henry
Valparaiso
Wayne Ham
Mr Ham
O.H. Ransom
Leland Broaddue
Worthington editor extols Electric Bitters as cure
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana writes that Electric Bitters is a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache and acts as a general tonic. Mrs Annie B Steble of Chicago was run down but six bottles restored her health and strength. Prices 50 cents and 1.00. Get a bottle at Dr Powell's Drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Worthington
Ind
San
Annie Bsteble
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
Dr Powell
Revival Meeting Adds Seventy Six in Chandlerville
Rev L E Thomas reports in the Henry Republican that Chandlerville’s revival closed after 26 days with 76 additions to the church and seven conversions on the final day. The writer calls it the best meeting in town history and notes many more awaiting decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Thomas
Henry Republican
Chandlerville
Jnn
Ib. Tuomas
Christian Church
Patna
Willard Kenyon Obituary from Henry Illinois
Willard Kenyon born March 5 1853 in Middleton England died February 8 1897 in Henry Illinois after long illness consumption. He came to America as a child and lived in Henry about 24 years. He painted and later carpet weaving and was active in the Henry Cornet band and the fire company. He was industrious and kind though with faults few people knew him well. The funeral was at the Episcopal church with a sermon by Pastor Mondrommel and interment in the cemetery. He leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Kenyon
Middleton
England
Henry
Ill
America
Philadelphia
Henry Cornet
Fire Company
Willard
Hpiscoal
BR —p_ i
Hamer Pymond
Wm Duke
O. A. Lrommel
Wm Meier
Howard Haddon
Wm Perdew
John Broaddus
W. J. Perdew
Dwight Morgan Dies After Long Life as Putnam County Pioneer
Dwight Morgan born in 1846 near Putnam village died aged 83 after a long life as a Putnam County pioneer. He married Narah Whitney and left eight children and a large extended family. The funeral at Putnam Christian church was led by Rev J A Parker with a heartfelt tribute and burial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Morgan
Clay
Mr Morgan
Putnam Village
Narah Whitney
N. B. Whitney
Henry
Varna
Mra Clara
Morgan
Senachwine Township
Putnam County
Thomas Morgan
Hennepin
Putnam
Culbertson Place
Clara &. Cook
Ebenezer Cook
W. E. Cook
Senachwine
Shabbona
Tadlac
MiMnoss
Earth
Dwight
J. &. M. Parker
Long Life Well Lived Father Skeel 86
Linus B Skeel died at his Gibson City home on Sunday January 31 at 5 15 p m aged 86 Born in 1811 in Cayuga county New York he lived through the nation's growth moving to Ohio Illinois and finally Gibson City His eight decades were marked by devout faith family service and active work His funeral was at the First Presbyterian church with burial in Putnam County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linus B. Skeel
Cayuga County
Father Bkeel
Skeel
House of God
Skesl
Ohio
Illinois
Putnam County
Gibson City
Father Skeel
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Aursday
Belznont
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Teel
de Lome
A S Powell
Humble
Townsend
Paskell
Forrest
Gregory
T. L. Jones
Frank Fyffe
Powell
Simmons
Crimp the Darkey
Robert Trueworth
L R. Kinnear
Wallace
Hosea Jenks
A. Worley
Marshall Downey
Hiraul
J. M. Powers
Col Boxer
A. L Gilpin
Gen. Grant
Beulah Young
Mra’Trueworth
Pearl Heath
Mattie Trueworth
Hiram
Edna Motter
Home Guard
Robert
Col Rowell
W. Cram
Springfeld
Ne ‘Smith
H. F. Wiley
Galva
H. B. Sippel
Wm. Conley
Milo
W. H. Whitten
Sex. Smith
M. BH
Missour Ohws
Foster
Gale
Ben States
Elijah "Holmes
J. W. Tapp
Guo W. Bird
Ivan
Gomez Scans
COA
Gwen
Kingman
Main Street
Low
Ils
Carroll
Seneca
Hunter
Henry Noper
Henry Dully
Kelso Anert Stickel
O. A. Whitney
G. W
Zion
Gibson Courier
Castoria
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