Franklin La Velde for circuit judge in Pekin election
The Republican district nominates Franklin La Velde Esqr for the unexpired term of Judge Shaw. A Pekin native with a long legal career in Pekin and Chicago, fluent in English German and other languages, he has served as City Attorney and held civic roles including president of the Pekin Public Library board. Voting is urged for Monday August 19, 1901.
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T. M Shaw
Pekin
Peoria
Franklin la
Velde
Pedkin
Hubbe Velde
Germany
America
H. Smith & Co, Manufacturing Company
Smith
State University
Ann Arbor
Mich
A.B. Hia
Law School
John B. Cohrs
Chicago
Union College of Law
Pekfu
Aso
Aidh
Dlso
Masonic Order
Knights of Pything
Public Library of
Velda
Shaw
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Tlannd
Farmers Ready to Fill Wheat Gap With First Elard Cereal
An article notes costs to Germany for wheat deficiency and suggests local farmers could supply the shortfall with a cereal. It mentions the Sultan of Turkey settling the United States indemnity claim and wonders how Uncle Sam achieved it. It also references Bal lard's snow balm and Dr Powell's City Drug-store.
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Germany
Turkey
United States
Uncle Sam
Toluca Shooting: Corti Captured After Fatal Wounding
In Toluca on July 3 a gunman wounded Italian miner Max Necel and injured John and Charles Schoof as they intervened. Rafael Corti, held on suspicion, was captured at Rutland and returned to Toluca. Necel died, Corti bound over for grand jury, trials set for September. Corti had a violent past and carried a revolver and knife.
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Toluca
Max Necel
Necci
John
Charles Schoof
Rafael Corti
Rutland
Lavon
Howard
Need
Streatur
Lacon Journal
Corti
Squire R HH
Maxwell
Floward
Coit
Neeel
Necel
Corts
Cord
Nevel
Pat
Canal and Dam Problem Deepens and Thickens
The Yurper-Hudnut Co letters question canal and dam issues dated July 18 1901 at Pirin UL. They oppose railroads use of water competition arguing reclamation of low lands won't offset higher freight rates. Signed Turner-Atludnut Co.
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Yurper-Hudnut Co
Pirin
Ube Henry Republican
Henry
Lunda
Er-Atludnut Co
Homeseekers Excursion Opens Indian Reservations in Oklahoma
President's proclamation opens Kiowa Comanche Apache Caddo and Wichita lands to settlement. On July 28 the Great Rock Island Route runs a special homeseekers excursion to Indian Territory and Oklahoma at one fare plus 2 dollars round trip with 80 day return limit. Tickets allow time to register at land offices and compete for land in the final distribution of arable public domain. Contact Rock Island agents or G P A John Sebastian Chicago for details.
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Oklahoma
Great Rock Island
Indian Territory
Rock Isind
John Sébaatian
Chicago
War talk and political reshuffle spark regional chatter
The Springfield Journal reflects on European policy and a bold stance toward Turkey. It notes Dawes resigning as Comptroller of the Currency and hints at a forthcoming senatorial campaign with intense regional tension as Mattoon Journal reports.
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Uncle Sam
Europe
Turkey
Springfield Journal
Dawes
Billy Mason
Mattoon Journal
Murder charge arrests linked to Wenona death
June 26 body of William Ready found on Ilinolg Central tracks near Wenona. Coroner's jury returned accidental death, but Henry Ready suspects traveling horse traders. Two men named Goodpasture and Young were arrested in Lincoln and are being returned to Maunfiel county for trial.
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Wenona
Illiy
William Ready
Ilinolg Central
Henry Ready
Lincoln
Llhey
Howard
Mafahel
Unclaimed Letters at PR Office Henry Ill
Advertised letters at the post office Henry Illinois include WL Eaton Mrs N M Cook Lou Bishop JM Goodman Garrit J J Hyer George D Hrasy F O Towe M D Cla Schuyler and others and will be sent to dead letter June 27 1001.
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Henry
Ill
WL Eaton
N M Cook
Lou Bishop
JM Goodman
Garrit J J Hyer
George D Hrasy
Schuyler
Vhn Kline
P, M
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as the remedy that enters a cold in one day. The copy emphasizes a signature on every box as proof of authenticity.
Track Meet Opens Amid Fine Weather and Fast Racing
The Ble 4d Association meets at Henry opened to the public with strong entries in each class and fast heats. Kimon stars in the 2.82 trot with three straight heats as King McGregor Emma McGregor and Riley Grannon contest. Geo W wins the 2.18 pace in three hard earned heats while A New Highway faces road layout disputes in Hopewell township with costs estimated between 700 and 800 dollars. Local supervisors and residents debate the new road, with Jerry Travels farus and Frank Shafer among affected farm owners.
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Henry
Miere
John Scott
Peoria
Kimon
Altho
King McGregor
Emma McGregor
Riley Gran
Hope- Well
Lacon Journal
Wilkes
Buck
Breen
Prank Shafer
Vo OB
Jerry
Jerry Will
Goare
Whipewell
Conurro
Highway Commissioners’ of
Hopewell
Conarro
Board of Supervisors
Racing and Balloon Exhibition Highlight City Meet
Unclear notes describe a first heat and a second won by Lucy M in a flat-money race, a mile dash won by Bell Corsiccia, and Elwin as close contender. Madam Townsend staged a balloon ascent with a dog parachuting to ground safely, a crowd-pleasing finale repeated daily as part of a broader horseracing meeting with many entrants and enthusiastic spectators.
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Price
Lucy M
Bell Corsiccia
Elwin
Vhs
Oreusy
la Grange
McGregor
Brown McGravor
Knel
Carthage
King McGregor
King Engle
John Gleytus
Utuiwi
Lingan
Ad Riley Gannon
Min Boy
Tie Idley
Bloomington
Miching
Asndi
Sandy McGregor
Harry Wyoming
Sian
Fostelle
Fugelman
Strip
Putnam
Pace
Geo
Juryimmin
FW Browh
Bloomfield
Nebimeen
Pigteticl
Splokstells
Top Davis
Armstrong
Toulon
Sebastia
Uiteo Price
J Laterty
Leterlitheen
Jecactaus
B Parsons
Mendota
Vat Rooney
Rha
Willamfield
J Gollday
Marghin
Yan
AF Mikel
Bloominton
Dune
Dune Unin Inna Am, Mare Abbott, Yuan Ing (J Wall) 35 Secratal
Rockford
Wolworth Basatti Martin
Duna
Obrien
Dunoy
Appointment of Postmasters and Political Cross Currents
Republican congressmen discuss postmaster appointments in Illinois districts affected by apportionment. president rules recommendations stay with old districts until next year. Local notes report a barn fire in Wenona, a Magnolia-Genevieve distance correction, a boating party at Henry with Peoria attendees, and various social and racecourse updates in mid 1901.
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Prince
Galesburg
Washington
Ilinois
Pelice
Illinois
Ctee
Fifty-seventh
Mason and Cullom
Henry
Mignolla
Robert Law
Magnolia
Wenona
Emma Thierry
Minnie Higgins
Thomas Higgins
L. J. Gray
Memphis
Minnie
Zella Kellogg
Henry Republican
Lake San Christoval
Colorado
Denver
Jessie Wood
Joseph Lrdimonger
Geo, Thacker
John Parry
Lee Smith
Peoria
Mildred Clift
Ivy Wright
Aurora
Pearl Davis
Myrtle Townsend
Wapella
Iowa
Alvin Brown
Roy Smith
Peter Shipman
Fred Schaefer
Schaefer
Shipman
Harvey Leech
Hennepin
A. Fiedler
Irs Newton Webber
Miss Potter
Chicago
P. Hill
Philip Steimle
Baer
John Hodge
Venona
W. T. Law
Robert
Mrs Littlefeld
Mre
M. L. Arltebrand
New Lunch Counter by Warren and McAleer Opens
Warren and McAleer announce a new lunch counter offering short order meals at all hours. They promise quick service and a choice bill of fare with coffee as a specialty. They recently bought five new coffee urns and invite patrons to visit their restaurant, first door above the bank.
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Warren & McAleer
Henry Republican Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm Journal Sale
The Henry Republican Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm Journal combination available for $2.00 offers good reading value. The Republican office sells writing paper and stationery cheaply. James and Hattie Gorman of Venoria are in the city viewing the races.
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Henry Republican Weekly
Inter Ocean
Farm Journal
Republican
James and
Hattie Gorman
Venoria
City
Boat Disaster Near Peoria Sinks Yacht In Moonlight Ride
A steamboat Rex collided with the pleasure launch Annabelle on Ulnot river near Peoria, sinking the yacht. The pilot Wolgamots drowned, engineer Hamilton and others were rescued. no blame on the Rex. Affected occupants included C Uphold H Ells and a lady, with George Hamilton as engineer and Wolgamots as pilot.
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Annabelle
Ul[nots
Peoria
C. M. Uphold
H. A. Ells
George Hamilton
Wolgamots
Williams
Rex
Capt Hicks
Uphold
Elis
Hamilton
Wolgamor
Wolgamot
Herbine liver medicine touted at city drug store
An advertisement promotes Herbine as a perfect liver medicine claiming it cures chills and fever in children. It lists price as 25 cents and mentions Dr Powell's City Drug Store. It also notes T L Jones in Kansas and Herbert Wilson's family visiting the Mallary home on Sunday.
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T. L.jones
Kansas
Herbert Wilson
Mallary
Vermifuge touted as cure for worm predisposition in children
An ad claims worm predisposition in children leads to emaciation weakness and possible convulsions. White's Cream Vermifuge is presented as the most successful remedy sold at Dr Powell's City Drug Store for 25 cents.
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Tabler
de Powell
City Drug
Powell
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Bent
George Burt & Son
Subbourletion Hale
Sts County
Ballard
Spirit of the Press
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Gannah. Jones
Lane
Cannah Jones
Henry, Ill
Telephone
Henry Markets
Hutter
Princeton Normal School
Princeton
W.H. Givler
G. W. Keller
Undertaker
QO. Ghndy & GO
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