Political conventions and postal changes loom in Illinois
The piece notes Democratic and Senatorial conventions in Peoria and Minooka withMcKinley described as stronger than in 1896 and Stevenson favored for VP. It cites Jesse Black’s likely nomination, Republican replies, and plans for the McLean County convention at Lacon. Also warned of rural free delivery sweeping small post offices nationwide as rural routes expand.
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Etis
Jesse Black
Peoria
Joseph V. Graft
Foht-St-Nisbaus
Aiter
Rura
Supreme Court and state power over patent sales restrictions
The text notes that U S Supreme Court has not directly ruled on whether states can restrict how patents are assigned or sold. It states that while a state may regulate the sale of a patented item, it cannot attach conditions to the patent right itself, and that state legislation on this has varied.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Jaoks State League elects leaders and delegates at Decatur meeting
The Jaoks State League of Republican Clubs held its annual meeting in Decatur Tuesday. J W Parker, clerk at the Atertown Hospital and son of Samuel Parker, was named president and will campaign for Republicanism. M M Mallary of Lacon was chosen as a committeeman to select delegates at large for the National Convention of Republican Clubs at St Paul and appointed a delegate from the 14th district to the National League meeting.
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Jaoks State League of Republican Clubs
Decatur
Tuesaday
J. W. Parker
Atertown
Samuel Parker
Advertising in good standing newspapers pays
Advertising in newspapers of good standing pays as a constant information source for buyers. It explains that merchants provide needed goods promptly and that people seek advantageous places to deal. Subscriptions to all newspapers and periodicals will be taken at this office.
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Peterman Bros
Funeral of Henry youth John W Gregory recalled
John W Gregory born September 16 1877 Whitefield Marshall County Iowa died July 7 1900 at his father H J Gregory’s Henry Iowa age 22 years 10 months 21 days funeral held Monday at home with Rev J P Nesbit of LaPrairie Center and Rev R J L Campbell officiating. class of 1895 from Henry High School honored with floral tributes and attendees from nearby towns as the community mourns a bright and loyal son brother and friend.
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Whitefield
Moarshall County
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Henry
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Fred Potter Jr
Gregory
California
Hia Parente
Episcopal Church
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J. P. Nesbit
la Prairie Center
United Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Jess
Tribute to Our Beloved Son and Brother
Mr and Mrs H J Gregory and Fanny thank friends for kindness and help during the last rites and funeral for their beloved son and brother Tim Wood Artes Ae Vin Oatd of Thanks with sincere grateful hearts.
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Tim Wood
H. J. Gregory
Fanny
Death of Guy H. Dennis After Riverside Illness
A letter from Dr George W Dennis to Mrs Mary Dennis details the illness and death of her son Guy H Dennis in Santa Barbara California after an operation. He died June 28 following a June 21 illness as medical staff and nurses supported him. Burial will be in Riverside.
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Mary Dennis
Riverside
Cal
George. W. Dennie
Guy H. Denis
Santa Barbara
Cali
Los Angeles
Mr Dennis
Guy Dennis
Henry
Illinois
Riveride
Dennis
Mrs Catherine Vail Passes After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Catherine Vail died after a lengthy illness, passing peacefully Tuesday morning at the age of five story years and ten. The funeral is set for this afternoon at New Jerusalem church at 2:80 o'clock with interment in Henry cemetery beside her husband, who died about 15 years ago. An obituary will appear in a future issue.
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Catherine Vail
Fen
New Jerusalem
Henry Cemetery
Vail
Tragic Death In Indiana Leads to Soldier’s Grave Solemnity
Undertaker Keller reports to Winchester postmaster that Capt W B Galleher died after being run over by Rock Island trains July 4. Galleher, connected to Judge A O Marah, was Warren County recorder. Inquest ruled accidental death. A Lookout Mt group led prayers at the cemetery for fallen soldiers. Nearby Henry boys Albert Fox and R J Hunt near illness. Danville team notes, Ludwig family mourns loss of a child, funeral at German church. Campers at Swan Lake enjoy a hardy outing with gear in order.
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Winchester
Ind
W. B. Galleher
Rock Island Road
Our City
A. O. Marah
Jude
Galleher
Warren County
Caromary I
Ludwig
Zumbuehl
County Republicans Fix Date for County Convention
The Republican County Central Committee met in Lacon to set the county convention for Saturday August 1 at 1 a.m. at the courthouse and determine delegation rules. They invite Judge Richard Yates to Marshall county on August 16 for an address and expect a large turnout.
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Republican County Central Committee
R. B. Fort
Lacon
Henry Marshall
Sparland
J. F. Rader
Venona
C.H. Justis
la Rose
H. T. Ireland
Richland
Jerry Irone
Hopewell
J. P. Mathis
Frank Shipley
Toluen
J. W. Skinner
Varna
Skinner
Rader
Troue
Richard Yates
Marshall County
Yates
Republican Central Committee
Indiana and Illinois ballot law splits voters in 1896
The piece argues Indiana law mirrors Illinois by preventing a party from placing a candidate’s name twice on a ticket. It claims Populists and Silver Democrats must vote for different electors from Democrats, a move seen as reducing Bryan’s cross party support in both states.
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Gond Silver Democrats
Bryan
de Clara
Tts
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