Congressional News and Financial Items From The Era
The report covers congressional debates on executive action, tariff and dairy product laws, and the Cuba purchase proposal. It notes the interior secretary nomination confirmation, monetary policy debates, and military and civil service appropriations. Also listed are accidents, notable deaths, and various state legislative actions and economic statistics from December and the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Bacon
Congress
David B. Francis
Senate
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
House
Spain
Cuba
Committee On Public
Crien
Charles F. Crisp
Sherman
Army
Isle
Military Academy
David R. Trrancis
Interior
Senator Sherman Named Secretary of State by McKinley
Canton Ohio January 16 After more than two months of consultations with party leaders President elect McKinley selects United States Senator John Sherman of Ohio as secretary of state. The veteran statesman who served as treasury secretary under Hayes and has been a long time senator since 1861 made a special trip from Washington to Canton to formalize the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weckinley
John Sherman
Ohio
Monetary Conference
Indianapolis
Treasury
Monetary Commission
Eis
United States
Spain
Washington
tPeter Tinco
John Taylor
Henry Flynn
William Taylor
Theodore ‘Froubnerstein
Pottsville
Fred Donley
Mamie Reed
Columbus
Richard C. Flower
Boston
West Virginia
Charleston
Seattle
Wash
John H. Couch
Kansas Court of Appeals
Scott
Chicago
Charles Poole
Esther Poole
Wisconsin
Madison
L. W. Thayer
Ripon
Senate
George W. Buckstaff
City National Bank of Streator
Thomas J.brown
National Association of Letter Carriers
John D. Rockefeller
Baelid Avenue Baptist Church
Cleve
William Ferguson
Typographical Union No
Jacob McKenna
Thomas Lowe
Denison
Tex
Oix
New Orleans
Ee Canton
McKinley
Hayes
Canton
Senator John Sherman Accepts State Portfolio
Senator John Sherman announces acceptance of the state portfolio after a conference with Maj. McKinley. Gov Bushnell may call a special session to fill the vacancy, with Sherman’s successor possible if he agrees and blocks Mark Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. McKinley
Sherman
Gov. Bushnell
Senator Sherman
Mark Hanna
Iowa Legislature Opens Extra Session Under Parrott Byers
Des Moines reports the Iowa Legislature convened the extra session at ten with Lieut Gov. Parrott and Speaker Byers presiding. Newiman elected secretary of the Senate, replacing Bullard. Resolutions on cutting expenses and guiding code revision were introduced. Gov. Drake’s message notes causes of the women in devotes space to storm damage and calls for insurance or an emergency fund, and discusses the state’s financial condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Parrott
Byers
Senate
Bullard
George A. Newiman
Cedar Falls
Gov. Drake
Womenin
Death Penalty Proposed For Train Hold-Ups
Washington reports establish the pattern of train hold ups with 183 incidents in six years 73 killed 58 wounded. Missouri Representative Hubbard urges a bill imposing death or at least ten years for hold ups or wrecking attempts. Other briefs note Americans in Germany census data and local incidents from Utah to Wisconsin and Connecticut.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee of the House
Hubbard
Missouri
Art Club Delves Into Dante Rosetti Portrait Shares
The War Club hosts a program on Dante Gabriel Rosetti led by Mrs Laura Kline with talks by Mrs Potter and others. A featured poem “The Picture” and Mrs Kline’s art talk highlight the evening as members study the artist’s life and concepts of good pictures.
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Laura
A’kline
Kivelyn Jones
Department of Art
Dante
Gabriel Rosetti
Laura Kline
Dante Gabriel Rosetti
London
King’s College
Clara Hutchins
Miller
Mra Potter
Fyffe
Mra Finney
Wallace
Mre
Evelyn Jones
Ida Jones
Paskell
Humble
Minnie Kline
Mra Vail
Jacobs
Mary McDonough
Silent Painter Erases the Hidden Soul
A lone artist contends with a flawed portrait. She peers from her lowly place and marks the canvas with a savage stroke erasing the eyes to reveal an unseen soul. Her despair erupts as she weeps over the missing inner light.
Great Balm Gains Favor Across United States
Sufferers from catarrh are advised that a cure can be offered by Great Balm which has become a favorite in all sections of the United States. The cold in the head will be quickly relieved and even severe catarrh may yield to thorough treatment. Catarrh is an inflammation of the nose and throat passages due to climate changes, not a blood disease.
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United States
Henry Congregational concert draws large crowd and praise
The Henry Congregational church hosts a Friday night concert by a local quartet with Miss Cacrle V. Hall and Mr Minnis Greene as lead sopranos and Mesdames Gilbert and Stewart at altos. Encores delight the audience as Miss Allen performs with accompanist T. L. Jones. The Republican commends the event and thanks all helpers.
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Congregational Church
Henry
M. L. Hildebrandt
J. A. Williams
Cacrle V. Hall
Minnis Greene
Mesdames
Gilbert and Stewart
Gilbert
T. L. Jones
Mullen
Miss Locke
Messrs Field
Andrews
Revered P Klotz relief and Metamora wedding noted
A Waterloo Indiana preacher reports 20 years of dyspepsia relief from Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin after nearly finishing a large bottle. EB Knoblanch and Susie Meister wed in Metamora with Meister relatives present. Kinnear and Anderson assist clothing charity aiding over 600 garments for the needy in Whitefield and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
P. Klotz
Caldwell
W. Knoblanch
Susie Meister
Metamora
Knoblanch
Metamora Bank
George Meister
Partridge Township
Minoak News
Meister
Whitefield Township
Woodford County
Mra Kinnear
Veterinary dental care for horses urged in Henry Republican letter
A letter to the Henry Republican emphasizes horse dental health, noting tooth wear, disease, and indigestion from poor nutrition. It links depleted phosphoric acid in soils to weaker animal foods, warns of signs like slobbering, quidding, and loss of appetite, and urges early examination and care. The writer also notes church activity and personal ties to Illinois.
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Henry Republican
Coge
Letter to the Editor from Central Town Resident
A correspondent invites old friends to hear from Central Town praising its modern utilities churches schools and thriving farming land. He notes recent rains damaged crops but expects bountiful harvests. expresses welcome for Western movers and community spirit. mentions Week of Prayer services and unity among Christian churches with a good meeting and spiritual uplift.
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Sundsay
Kev O. Nye
Methodist
Coa
Republican
Illinois
Anna B. R. Scott
The
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Offered For Sale
Advertisement for Buckien's Arnica Salve claims it cures bruises sores ulcers salt-rheum fever sores chilblains corns and skin eruptions and offers refunds if not satisfied The price is 25 cents per box and it is sold by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Powell
Death of John Ford in Florida Parish
John Ford died suddenly from paralysis on January 17 while at the barn in Florid. His wife called for help and neighbor William A. Peterson assisted, a doctor arrived and pronounced the illness. Ford, born 1835 in Putnam county, left a wife three children, and was buried at Riverside cemetery Hennepin after a large funeral service.
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John Ford
William A. Peterson
Daniel Breeze
Riverside
Hennepin
Putnam County
David Nixon
Union Grove Church
William A. Kaya
How to Treat a Home Merchant’s Bill
The text counsels courteous handling of unpaid bills, noting that a merchant who becomes angry over a fast account may seem tough but is not trustworthy. It urges kindness, recalling that people want cheer from others and that good character is shown in patient, respectful dealings.
The Cheerful Person Shines At Social Gatherings
A cheerful presence elevates gatherings as a person with a bright smile and genial word draws others. The cheery figure becomes indispensable at parties and dinners, with their happy expression enhancing the world around them.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaimed Cure for Catarrh
Advancing claim that catarrh is a dangerous disease caused by impure blood and may lead to consumption. Presents Hood's Sarsaparilla as the true cure by purifying the blood, with testimonials of people saying they were cured.
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Hood
Slippery Roads After Storm Prompt Caution
Local weather note warns pedestrians to use the middle of the road due to icy sidewalks from yesterday's storm. Freeze last night left slick areas and a fresh snow could worsen conditions.
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Gy E. Burt
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Sherman Aggepts
Iowa
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Germany
Royal
Duestrow
Jefferson City
Arthur Duestrow
St. Louis
Utica
N. Y
Frank Villier
Pinney Settlement
Port Leyden
Lewis County
Madrid
Central
Stafford Springs
Conn
Staffordville
M Anday
Forest, Tex
Iron Mountain
Texas Pacific
Clemons
Milwaukee
Wis
Lake
John Gregory
Fred
Potter Jr
Fred Potter
Cappy
Panthe Hood
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