Illinois Attorney General Aikin Seeks Anti Trust Law Revision
The attorney general urges revision of the state anti trust statute to curb trusts and combinations, favors simpler wording, and calls for funds to enforce the law. He proposes broader legal oversight of state departments and a stronger legal department with centralized litigation. The report lists state charity budgets and inmate counts, and notes Senator Cullom has introduced a pension bill for Gen. John M Palmer.
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Fpiceweld
Til
Jen
Biewer
Aikinge
Ducais
Law Department
Sayer S
Ygal
State Charities
State Board of Charities
Tate
Northern Insane Hospital
Martern Insane Hospital
jWeetern Insane Hospital
Central Insane Hospital
Ern
Palmer
Washington
Cullom
John M Palmer
Culiin
Ifanda
Illinois
United States
Menate Tke Brothers
Cuban Bandit Threat Prompts Cavalry Alert
Havana reports Cuban bandits threaten to evade capture as US authorities plan a woods retreat defense. Generals say Seventh Cavalry in Pinar del Rio, Second in Santa Clara and Matanzas, Eighth in Porto Prince, with governors ordered to stay alert and strike at first opportunity.
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Havana
United States Military Administration
Pinar del Rio
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Porto Principe
United States
Breon Island Wreck Leads To Loss Of Crew Members
Government steamer reports finding the stern of the naphtha launch Paul Jones on Breton Island along with a damaged yawlboat and wreckage. The discovery suggests the naphtha tank exploded and tore the launch apart. Missing are William Yocum and his daughter from St Louis, Margery Woodland of Chicago, a daughter of Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis, Capt J A Sturtevant of New Orleans, Pilot George W McBride, Engineer Bodgley and John Barry.
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Mobile
Ala
Breton Island
Paul Jones
William Yocum
St. Louis
Margery Woodland
Chicago
Taggart
Indianapolis
J. A. Sturtevant
New Orleans
George W. McBride
Bodgley
John Barry
Albert L. Kavelage Ends Life on Court Street Bridge
Albert L. Kavelage a 26 year circuit court reporter and society figure in Janesville Wisconsin shot himself on the Court street bridge Tuesday after leaving a court session. He had not slept for a week and claimed to be crazy. All courts adjourned in respect.
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Janesville
Wis
Albert L. Kavelage
Kavelage
Court Street
Rock River
Esterhazy asks to be released from oath to reveal Dreyfus bordereau
Paris January 23 Major Ferdinand Waldstein Esterhazy the reputed author of the Dreyfus bordereau arrived from Rotterdam to testify before the court of cessation and wrote Saturday to M de Freycinet minister of war requesting release from his oath of professional secrecy Freycinet has granted the request
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Paris
Comte Ferdinand Wilsin Esterhazy
Dreyfus Bordereau
Rotterdam
M. de Freycinet
de Leycinet
City of Mean Earthquake Shocks Hit Vera Cruz and Colma
Heavy shocks of an earthquake were felt yesterday at Cerro Gordo Vera Cruz and Colma. In this city houses fell the palace cracked in seven places and thousands rushed into the streets to pray. Car stables collapsed killing many mules and a child.
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Mean
Cerro Gordo
Vera Cruz
Colma
Memorial tablet for Ensign Worth Bagley at Naval Academy
A memorial tablet honoring Ensign Worth Bagley killed on the Winslow was unveiled in the Naval Academy chapel on Sunday morning. The ceremony drew many naval officers as Lieut. John B. Bernadou, commander of the Winslow, raised the ceiling while Mrs. Bagley and Bagley’s sister attended.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy Chapel
Worth Bagley
Cardenas
John B. Bernadou
Winslow
Germany May Recognize Filipino Republic, US Alarmed
Washington reports Germany is believed ready to recognize the Filipino republic and that such a move is seen as a menace to the American government. It is noted that Great Britain is resolved to support the United States if further complications arise.
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Washington
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Charges Eagan Must Face
Washington January 4 The charges for Gen Eagan's court martial are conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and prejudicial to good order and military discipline.
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Eagan
Washington
Jan
Poisoned Her Children and a Family Tragedy Report
Toledo January 22 Mrs J McCullough, wife of a prominent local man, killed herself after poisoning her four children one dying and Philadelphia January 24 George Ayres shot his wife fatally wounded a lover and killed himself after twenty years of marriage. New York January 24 stock market posted record activity with 1 528 460 shares traded in five hours during the New Loree era.
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Toledo
J. McCullough
Thin City
Philadelphia
George Ayres
John J Wilson
New York
Loree Cver Deay
Bucklen Arnica Salve Advertisement in 19th Century Catalog
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims universal use for cuts sores ulcers fever sores corns and eruptions and promises to cure piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell with a price of 2% per box and a satisfaction guarantee.
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Bucklen
Gale
Powell
Protracted Meetings and Church Notices At Henry Churches
Local reports show ongoing prayer meetings at the Congregational church and a near term business gathering planned for February 2. Officers are elected for the Gentlemen's Aid Society and Ladies Aid Society. various visits and a revival effort at the M B church continue with strong attendance and anticipated extensions into next week. A consolidation move seeks to unite Congregational and First Presbyterian churches for strength in Christian work.
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M 1
Congregational Church
Calhoun
M 5
F W Stevene
Rogers
Gentleman's Aid Society of the
M ‘E Oharch
Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Eshurch
Ors Tarney
Foftony
Frank Wood
Mra L. V. Smith
Ora Turney
Etta Stibgen
Clara Praegrey
Mra
W. B. Deok
Camp
Travis
Wright
Locke
Davidson
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church of
Henry
First Presbyterian Church of
M. B
Ladies Union Corrects Reporter Error in Quilt Efforts
The Ladies Union of the New Gharah writes to correct a reporter's error from Monday. They report 18 quilts completed and 10 comforters tacked for prominent families, with society details and dues for quilting services. President Mrs Townsend, Vice President Mrs Tyler, Treasurer Marla Davis, Secretary Henrietta Helper. meeting at Mrs Richard Vail’s home next Wednesday at two.
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Henry III
Jen
Ladies Union of the New Gharah
Mra Tyler
Putin
Vira Townsend
Grandma Tabor
Townsends
Mrs Tylers
Marla Davis
Henrietta Helper
Richard Vail
Herrig Herzen
Florid Switchboard Talk and Local Happenings
Local items note telephones may be installed with Florid set to have a switchboard by Dr Taylor. People attend social gatherings, visits to relatives, and farm plans. plus remarks on health, a hog sale, and a Chicago preacher.
Putnam Telephone Exchange Expands Rural Lines
Putnam county builds a countywide telephone network with a new switchboard at Mesera Bean & Loomis store in Putnam attracting eight lines. Farmers connected include Wheeler, Hunt, Reed, Henkins, Williams, Kapraun, Stickel, and others. lines run toward Henry and west, with references to local stores and grain office.
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Putnam Telephone Exchange
Putnam County
Mesera Bean & Loomis
Putnam
Henry
W H Wheeler
Seneca Hunter
McKenzie Bros
Woman's Club Meets Amid Storm Deliberations and Reflections
The Woman's Club convened January 23 at Mrs Mary L Hildebrandt's home. Mrs Hildebrandt presided as Home Department led by Mrs Losary Clover presented papers and music. A future meeting is planned February 9 at Mrs Emma McDonough's with science chair Mrs Dall Adams.
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Mra
Mary L Hildebrandt
Hildebrandt
Home Department
Losary Clover
Lanora V Bmerick
Minnie Kiine
Evelyn
Fara Emma McDonough
Mra Dall Adama
Ipa A. Liz
Death of Bridget Blair Aged 70s in Cottage Tragedy
Bridget Blair died in her room at her cottage on January 19 after falling from a lounge. John Colligan and neighbor Mrs Sherman found her in a night dress and notified others. A devout Catholic, she willed her property to St Joseph's Church for a Catholic burial at St Patrick's Cemetery. age 70 to 75.
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Bridget Blair
Republica
Jobo Colligan
Ireland
Robert Blair
St Joseph's Church
St Patrick's Cemetery
Mrs Adelia Coleman Chaddock Dies in Knoxville
The death of Mrs Adelia Coleman Chaddock at Knoxville follows a stroke of paralysis after moving from Whitefield with her husband to build a new home. Born July 27 1812 in Whitefield she was 66 and survived by several children and her husband with heartfelt tributes from mourners.
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Adelia (Coleman) Chaddock
Adelis
Coleman) Chaddock
Knoxville
Mra Chaddodok
Whitefeld
Mra Chaddock
Mrs Chaddock
Bamuel Coleman
Marshall County
Major Thompson
Henry
Whitefield
Honrs
Rogera
Ohuroh
Sugar Grove
Blyatan
Died in Lostunt and Varna two early settlers noted
Susan M Wierman 84 of Clear Creek Putnam Co died Jan 22 at her son's home in Lostunt. A lifelong Quaker and daughter of abolitionist Benjamin Lundy she helped edit the Genius of Universal Emancipation and lived in Adams Co Ohio and western Kansas before returning to Illinois. Mrs O G Lindgren 73 died Jan 10 in Varna. born in Sweden she and her husband settled in Marshall and Putnam counties and attended Swedish Lutheran Church at Varne.
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Lostunt
I P Wieran
Susan M Wierman
Clear Creek
Putnam County
Adams County
Peou
John Swaney
Susan Meierman
Society of Friends
Benjamin Lundy
Washington
D .O
Philadelphia
Cincinnaii
Ohio
Jonesboro
Tenn
Lowell
Hooper Warren
Susan
Kansas
Iinol
Intereat
Lingoluts
Edwin M Stanton
Varna
O G Lindgren
Qsrrle
Parson Lindgren
Otergotland
Sweden
America
Illinois
Henry
Marshall and
Putnam Wonthes
G Lindgren
Onion
Annie Colson
C A Lindgren
Mivans Township
Leha Crone
Weat Kutland
A J Lindgren
Chicago
Lindgren
Swedish Lutheran Church
Varnes
Dowell Rites Planned After Death in Tennessee
W G Dowell who lived at Putnam and operated a grist mill died in Tullahoma Tennessee on Tuesday. A telegram said his body would be brought to Putnam for interment, with arrival expected last night or today. Dowell was well liked and held in high regard.
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W G. Dowell
Putnam
Tullahome
Tenn
Boe
Soldier's story cites Dodds Kidney Pills curing rheumatism
Amos H. Watkins of Minneapolis describes years of rheumatism and pain. After trying many remedies he used Dodds Kidney Pills and claims complete relief with no further pain. He endorses the pills as the sole true cure and notes pricing and mail order details from Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo New York.
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Dodd
Maynearouis
Amos
H. Watkins
Hennepin Avenue
Mel
Mr. Watkins
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Calhoun County Mob Drives Out A Negro Worker
A Canton Rag report recalls Calhoun County Illinois long avoiding banks, railroads, telegraphs, and Black residents. After a Alton contractor brought in a Black worker for a building, a mob of hundreds attacked, forcing the man to flee across the Illinois River. The piece notes unresolved tensions over bank establishment and construction.
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Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Illinois
Alton
Calhoun County
Canton
Electric Bitters Save Philadelphia Man From Death
John Oliver of Philadelphia suffered severe jaundice like symptoms and failing health. After three physicians gave up, a friend advised Electric Bitters. One bottle improved his condition, three weeks restored his health, and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Powell's Drug Store sells them for 60 cents per bottle.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
FLA
Powell's
In Memoriam pamphlet honors late Hon PS Party in Phoenix
A 30 page pamphlet titled In Memoriam records tributes to the late Hon PS Party who died in Phoenix Arizona March 4 1898 at age 68. It includes memorial services Maricopa County Bar Association bar resolutions addresses by notable jurists and others and obituaries with tributes from multiple regions. The pamphlet ends with a quoted poem and a medical note advising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for grippe-like illness. For sale by Dr Powell.
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Bes Besa
Baa
Hon
PS Party
Phenix
Arizona
Herald of
Maricopa Co Bar Association
Baker
Goodwin
Jerry Milloy
Ward H Harlings
Guy
Ilinois
John M Hamilton
Wm A Hancock
Webster
Henry
Republican
Eo F Blackstone
Samuel Parker
Geo Nicholson
Chester Doval
Bada
Ill
Bretaon
Augusta
Edward N Pomeroy
Bowdoin
Powell
Local Notes Sketch Busy Week With Sickness and Sales
ARISPIE Le grippe eases as Mrs Andrew Lieth and Mr Lieth suffer illness last week. Obas Swanson bought a horse at a sale near Tiskilwa. Ida Magnuson visited the Lieths in Lone Tree. Student F A Anderson left for studies in Rock Island. John Carlson offers headache tablets with quick service.
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Arispie
le Grippe
Andrew’ Lieth
Obas Swanson
Tiskilwa
Ida Magnuson
August Lieth
Lone Tree
F A Anderson
Rock Island
John Carlson
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J O Winship
M M Henkins
Wm Stickel
O F Henkins
Williams
P Kapraun
Daciel Harney
Quinn Bros
Kapraun
Lester Brown
Albert Stickel
Janes Wherry
A Bracken
J Howard Williams
Wm Ball
Kelso & Murphy's
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