Marconi wireless achievement and national policy notes
The article highlights Marconi's claim of establishing 2300 mile transatlantic wireless communication as a landmark. It also covers opposition to President Roosevelt over the Venezuelan arbitration, charitable bequests totaling 38.8 million dollars, and regulatory and economic updates including invalid boarding trains certificates, farm mortgage rates, bank liquidity, and the ship subsidy bill's stagnation.
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Merchant Marine Committee
House
Ita Passage
Rminest
Vote Buying Debates Spur Illinois Reform Outlook
Discussion in Illinois presses highlights vote buying as a crime under state law, with Bloomington Pantagraph and Champaign Gazette noting persistence in some areas. They argue law may help but call for ethics and civic duty to deter saleable votes and improve election integrity.
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Illinoia
Bloomington
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Champaign Gazette
Speaker contest roils Illinois politics in Springfield
The Illinois speakership race between Sherman and Miller dominates early 43rd General Assembly planning with party headquarters in the Leland Hotel Chicago and Springfield. Governor Yates recovers in Florida as senators to be elected. Democratic hopes focus on candidates like Darrow, Wilson, Bowles while Hopkins and Lorimer forces influence the looming battle.
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John N. Miller
McLennsboro
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Darrow
Pennsylvania
Miners’ Organization
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Ogle County
Wilson
General
Northcott
Cartwright
Supreme Bench
Senate
Rose
Assembly
United States
William E. Mason
Congress
Albert I. Wooking
Aurora
Mason
Hopkins
Charles Cherry
Cherry
Phanel
Iceland
Springfeld
Leigh Call
Auction Notice for Vaults and Prices Listed
A fragment lists vault counts and pricing options from 1898 with totals and agent names. It mentions 9 vaults this year and 44 vaults in total with adult sizes priced from 35 to 45 dollars.
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M. Locke
HENRY
IIL
Letter from Fred Becker Describes Cameron Missouri Life
Fred S Becker writes from Cameron Missouri home near Cameron Junction describing the town of about 8500 people. He notes railroad activity schools churches secret societies and local commerce plus prices for wood and coal and reports health on wife and baby during a cold snap.
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Fred Becker
The
Henry Republican
Cameron
Cameron Junction
Missouri Wesleyan
Y.M.C
Odd Fellows
the Republican
Fred
Becker
Green'n August Flower claims cure for digestive troubles
Advertises Green'n August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia and liver issues. Claims many years of sale worldwide and offers a free book with a 25 cent trial bottle and a 75 cent regular size at Dr Powell's City drug store. Also promotes Mrs Austa's Buckwheat with authentic buckwheat flavor.
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Dr Powell
City
Feeder for Hennepin Canal Nears Full Operation
The Hennepin canal feeder work has advanced with the guard-lock at Rock Falls under progress and the feeder-tap to Rock River near Sterling. When the upper guard-lock is finished next summer, water will reach the canal body. prior summer delays slowed progress but improved crews are expected to accelerate remaining construction.
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Yates
Liles
Florida
Lakes
Mississippi
Rock Falls
St’s
Bull
Sheffield
Bterling
Rock River
Hennepin Canal
When Advertising Pays in Merchants Trade
The piece argues that merchants overlook consistent newspaper advertising despite public approval of printed ads. It notes merchants often skip sustained campaigns or fall for flashy but unprofitable schemes, while proven ads, though less flashy, best support local enterprise and community aims.
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Herbine Promises Quick Health Boost In Advertisement
An 1900 advertisement claims Herbine improves appetite energy strength and spirits and cures indigestion. A testimonial from Isaac Btory Ava Silo Sept 10 1900 credits Dr J W Mary with curing twelve months of stomach trouble and dumb chills within weeks. Bold by J E and F A Powell.
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J. E
F. A. Powell
Appellate Ruling Impacts Street Railway Franchises
The appellate court held that city councils and boards of supervisors may grant street railway franchises to corporations only, not individuals. The decision could invalidate many franchises if upheld by the Supreme Court and may affect telephone franchises as well. Lawyers say the next court step could declare the street railway act constitutional by restricting the business to corporations.
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