Democratic County Ticket Balance and European Holdings Decline
The piece notes uneven distribution on the Democratic county ticket with west side gaps and Henry absent from the map. It cites Chauncey M. Depew in a London interview showing European holdings of Wet York Central Railroad securities shrinking from about 859 million to 9 million, illustrating favorable trade shifts.
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Lacan
Henry
Iig
Europe
Chauncey M. Depewih
London
Cuba United States trade decline noted across five months
Trade with Cuba has fallen by more than eight million in five months versus last year. New York imports from Cuba are down 7 403 907 dollars and exports to Cuba down 720 807 dollars. The piece argues for friendlier reciprocal relations with Cuba. The Inter Ocean reports a packing industry consolidation led by John D. Rockefeller. The Peoria Journal discusses removing Copperas Creek and Henry dams from the Illinois River, noting the act would be final and irreversible.
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United States
New York
Cuba
Tva
Chicago Inter Ocean
John D. Rockefeller
Swift and Armour
Peoria—Journal
Copperas Creek
Henry
Illinois River
Thore
Phils
Illinois Republicans Open Campaign in Peoria 1902
Campaign kickoff details from Peoria with speakers including Mark Hanna and Secretary Root. Also lists Illinois Republican politicians and local clubs under the State League. Separate notes discuss buffalo population estimates and a domestic buffalo hybrid project of 175 living specimens in Iowa and other states.
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Illinois
Peoria
Mark Hanna
Republican National Committee
Root
Ilinois
Cullom
Hopkins
Charlies G. Dawes
Yates
W.t.stead
Ottawa
C. N. Traveus
Edwardville
Graff
SiMnited
State League of Republican, Clubs
Colonies for the Insane Offer Self Supporting Treatment
States adopt colony plans to ease crowded asylums. Cottages near institutions house patients with workable residents contributing to state needs. The self contained colonies use a working system, land, and patient labor to benefit both state and patient.
Cleansing the Liver for a Clear Complexion
An old remedy claims a liver imbalance causes facial blemishes. A tonic from Dr Powell's City drug store is said to cleanse the bowels regulate the liver and improve appearance for women and girls at a certain age.
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Dr Powell
River Dams Defense by Canal Commissioner Snively
Canal Commissioner Snively defends retaining the locks on the Illinois River arguing dams at Henry and Copperas Creek prevent flooding and support navigation. He cites legal duties, historical land losses, and argues removal would harm Peoria and wider waterways while dredging would not guarantee a deeper river channel.
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Canal
Snively
Shively
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Ilinois River
la Salle
Henry
Copperas Creek
Michigan Canal
Sanitary District of
Chicago
Mississippi
Cairo
Sanitary District
Peoria
Islinol
Lawsuit Challenges Roll Call Requirement for Tax Ordinances
Judge Skinnerfuesday hears a Dover case over whether aldermen must record roll call votes on all tax creating ordinances. Delinquent taxes totaling about $175 were at stake as Treasurer Walters sought judgments. court blocked default judgments due to improper passage, with the village board set to vote on the next ordinance to legalize and collect the taxes.
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Skinnerfuesday
Dover
Walters
Citizens Referrage Board
Avitinrow-Bave
Dixon Tar
Education for Girls in Domestic Duties Plea
A Chicago Bureau of Charities appeal urges public support for teaching girls household skills. It argues many marital estrangements arise from homemaking ignorance and that home life should be central to civilization. The piece quotes Sam Jones on practical virtues and mentions old newspapers for sale.
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Bureau-of Charities
Chicago Bureau-of-Charities
Sam Jones
St Louis
Sam
Beaved
Methodista
Masons
Graff Discusses Canal Plans and Philippine Legislation
Congressman Graff voices optimism about this session's history with two major measures the Philippine bill and the Isthmian canal plan. He favors an American canal and notes the Panama option while stressing cautious civil rights rollout and ongoing surveys for Peoria Pekin and surrounding counties.
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Graff
United States
Isthmian Canal
Nicamaugua
Senate
House
Panama Canal
Salon
MrGraff
Congress
Philippine Archipelago
Philippine Commission
Mississippi
Gulf
Peoria County
Peoria
Pekin
Donlap
Wailei
Geological Survey
Tazewell County
Tazewell
Shaw
Washington
Lorimer
Chicago
Committee of Claims
Campaign Plans and War Claims In 1907 Discussion
The discussion centers on a war claims committee report of funds exceeding seven million dollars not from the speaker's committee. It notes the committee on claims acts like a court with two lawyers among its members. Mr Graff says campaign planning will wait two months, plans to stay in Peurig and seek a house, and expects to build next summer.
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Committee On
Avas
Fosbender’s Push Puts Dan Gregg In County Judge Race
The Democratic convention surprised many by nominating Dan Gregg for county judge. Chas Fosbender of Venona urged Evans and Gregg, delivering a fluent speech that swayed delegates. Gregg, a mayor and lawyer, had not been previously linked to the post, and the move disrupted the existing slate.
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Fosbenders
Dan Gregg
Gregg
Chas Fosbender
Venona
Fosbender
Evans
Grege
Moses
Jacobs
Barney
Lacon Journal
Soldiers' Home at Danville Feeds 1020 Men Efficiently
The Danville Soldiers' Home runs an orderly mess hall serving 1020 men in 20 minutes. Lieutenant Bloomer cites daily outputs including 120 pounds prunes 50 pounds dried apples 60 pounds apricots 275 gallons drink and 860 pounds beef. The staff of 60 waiters 14 cooks 12 dishwashers 8 bakers and 4 bread cutters maintains precise routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Bloomer
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Cures painful, smarting feet and bunions with powder that relieves sweat and irritation. Claims to make tight shoes feel easy and ease tired, aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with 25 cents by mail, trial package free. Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Addreys, Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y, AW
Ballard's Snow Liniment Relief Claims by Rev Riley
Rev W L Riley of New York testifies after fifteen days of sciatic rheumatism that Ballard's Snow Liniment gave relief after the first application and complete relief after the second. Sold by Dr Powell's City drug store at 25, 60, and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Riley
New York
Ballard
Dr Powell
City
Laundry Service Ad by Schaefer at Fiteh Laundry
Laundry shipped to the Fiteh Laundry every Wednesday morning. We dye and clean anything that anyone else can. Schaefer, Agent, Telephone 120.
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Fiteh
Schaefer
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