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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
6
A fragment mentions a Republican office with a residence phone number and a dated line indicating Thursday July 12 but lacks a clear event or context to summarize.
The list outlines Republican nominations including President Theodore Roosevelt and Vice President nominees. Other key figures named include Richard Yates, J L Universty Trustees, and Robert E. Br. The fragment references state roles and trustees in a clipped party roster.
Announcements announce Jour Unorad 2 as renominated Circuit Clerk candidate subject to Republican County Convention. Bureau county Republicans nominate county officers on August 8. Remarks note broad enthusiasm for Roosevelt in the McKinley era and related predictions.
The article notes at the Republican national convention the party aims to inaugurate two major projects: restoring American ships to foreign trade and building the Nicaragua canal. It also discusses baseball chatter about Morris, Glatz, and Ottawa, with Ottawa players and fans expressing discontent over a desertion.
The northwest drought devastates crops with estimated yields dropping from 140 million bushels to about 5 million for wheat nationwide and oats dropping from 80 to about 285 million bushels, while Illinois shows a near five million bushel rise. The article shifts to U S policy on territories after the Spanish American War, stressing duties to restore order, support development, and prevent anarchy, with Rexson and public sentiment noted.
The narrator tours the royal cemeteries and palace grounds in Honolulu, noting Kalakaua era gates, the mausoleum, and portraits of Kamehamehas. He describes the throne room, state offices, and a Rhode Island custodian, then reports on public reaction to the republic and plague, Waikiki, Bishop Museum closures, and the feather mantle of Kamehameha. The push of plague dominates daily life as Americans observe local sites and customs.
Advertises a liquid Cream Balm for nasal use named Ely's Liquid Cream Balm priced at 76 cents. Claims the liquid preserves the solid's properties and is absorbed without drying secretions. Ely Brothers located at 66 Warren Street New York.
A Rock Island court will decide if the D R I N W railroad can condemn a river bank and navigable water easement above the government bridge in Moline. The case centers on riparian rights of Beder Woods and whether a railroad may condemn part of a navigable stream under Illinois law.
Senator Hoar defends McKinley and the Republican path on the Philippines. He contrasts Bryan and Hill with McKinley, warning that Bryan would threaten currency value and constitutional progress. He casts doubt on Democratic aims, endorses Cuban policy, and argues the North will uphold liberty and justice both at home and abroad.
The Petersfurt Democrat reports fishermen complain of high Illinois River water blamed on the Michigan lake water in the drainage canal. They demand dam removals at Henry Copperas Creek and LaGrange, but the paper notes earlier higher July levels and argues current flows may aid navigation. dams should stay unless flows increase.
The Freeport Journal recalls objections to introducing the vertical writing system in public schools years ago. A Journal correspondent criticized it and was answered by the school superintendent. Now the system is being attacked in the East and abandoned in many schools because graduates struggle with handwriting in clerical work where speed matters.
Advertises South American Wervine mic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and inflammation. Claims quick relief with first dose and guarantees safe, pleasant treatment. Sold by J Band F A Pow.
A fragment from the Princeton area notes a roadster missing in Hennepin with Wo Hoffman listed as the seeker. Separate items report a Peru streetcar incident causing a fatal brain injury from a shaft puncture near a Congregational church. A Granville burglary funds $37.50 during a Sunday church visit, while Granville grows restless as a railroad town. Misses Gertrude Ramgey and Emaline Ramgey visit Princeton. horse damage and a death occur as their sister Loma attends Girler summer school.
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