Republican County Convention Called in Marshall County
The Republican meeting set for August 2 at 11 a.m. at the LaCon court house aims to nominate county officers. Delegates from townships are apportioned by votes for McKinley in 1900 with caucuses tentatively on July 26. A debt report for June 30 1902 shows total debt net of cash at $969,457,241, down $18,012,332 from May.
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Republican CO
Marshall County
Lacon
McKinley
Belle Plain Kennington
Renpington Evans
Henry
Hopewel la Pratt
Saritog
Steuben
Whitefle
Toudl
R. B. Thomas
James Dillon
Des Plaines water power opposition and Roosevelt praise
The Chicago Record-Herald opposes a Des Plaines river water power project below Joliet, urging the Drainage Board to retain and operate power. Rev Sam Jones spoke at the Galesburg Chautauqua praising President Roosevelt, noting his independence and hospitality to Booker T. Washington. The piece also extols U.S. commercial supremacy, citing daily export-import surplus and attributing it to Republican governance.
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The
Chicago Record-Herald
Des Plaines
Joliet
Drainage Board
Sam Jones
Galesburg Chautauqua
Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
White House
Texas oil shows fuel value while Pittsburgh laws lead liquor battle
The analysis notes Texas oil rich in gasoline and naphtha but with limited refining potential, yet excellent as fuel for winter needs and power plants. It highlights Illinois liquor laws with local prohibition in 650 cities under strong sentiment, while other areas use high license regulation as a practical balance.
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Texas
Pennsylvania
Texas Gushers
Illinois
Lecal
New National Bank Notes Circulate with Updated Portraits
The United States government issues new bank notes to national banks in three denominations. The $5, $10, and $20 bills show changed wording and portraits including Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Hugh McCullough. The reverse sides feature the Pilgrims landing, Justice, and the Capitol in Washington.
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United States
McKinley
Hugh MacCullouch
Justice m
Washington
Lightning Strikes Swan Lake Club House Chimney
Storm last Thursday night caused a chimney on the Swan Lake Club House to collapse the roof sending rain flooding through walls and destroying furniture and carpets. Wind drove the chimney east, insurance adjusters from Chicago will assess damage, prior blaze on the site in March last year led to rebuilding at a cost of 10 dollars.
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Swan Lake Club House
Wood Bros
Chicago
Swan Lake Club
Illinois tops in agriculture as census reports vast farm wealth
Census figures show Illinois with 264 151 farms valued at over two billion dollars and 82 794 728 acres under cultivation. Cook county hosts 5827 farms covering 407 048 acres, with livestock value at 2 228 741 dollars. Banner counties Champaign La Salle and Kankakee lead in farm product totals.
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Census Bureau
Illinois
Union
Cook County
Champaign
la Salle
Requois
Chicago
Illinois Farm Statistics Highlight Livestock Worth and Egg Output
The June 1 1900 livestock value across farms totaled 183 758 037 dollars with horses 86 percent of the value and cattle, dairy cows, swine, and poultry each contributing notable shares. Cook county is a top egg county, Shelby surpassing it. poultry value reached 20 250 000 dollars for the year ending June 1 1900. Illinois produced over 26 million more eggs than 1899, a 43.2 percent rise, with DeKalb county leading wool production at 4 799 742 pounds.
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Cook County
Shelby
Illinois
DeKalb County
Searl Family Lightning Tragedy Strikes Marshall County
Herbert Searl and his son Guy were killed when their barn was struck by lightning during a Thursday storm on the farmer's Broadmoor area farm in Saratoga township Marshall County Ii. Detected by workers and rescued from smoke and flames, the two died instantly per Doctors Minnick and Viola Shaw.
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Herbert Searl
Guy
Saratoga Township
Marshall County
Broadmoor
Bradford Record
Joseph Calhoun
Calhoun
Mar
Minnick
Viola Shaw
Bradford
Miles on Indian Citizenship and reform in New York Journal
General Miles argues for gradual assimilation of Indians through education and allotment laws. He cites the 1887 act granting citizenship upon allotment and urges schooling, ration support, and family-based colonization to foster independence while preserving rights under U.S. law. He warns against broken treaties and promotes coexistence under justice.
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Nelson A. Miles
Atlantic
Pacific
New York
Chicago
St Louis
San Francisco
United States
New York Journal
Summer complaint looms as summer danger for children
The Lansing Town Journal notes a family case cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, urging households to keep a bottle on hand in summer. The item states the medicine is sold at Dr Powell's City drug store and clarifies no ad intent.
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Chamberlain
Lansing
Town
Illinois State Fair Golden Anniversary Plans Unveiled
The Illinois State Fair in Springfield runs September 29 to October 4 with President Roosevelt attending on October 2. Premium lists totaling $50,000 in cash prizes plus numerous special awards will be mailed nationwide. The fair expects record horse and cattle displays and wide guest attendance, with nonpartisan reception for the president and governors from neighboring states. The speed ring aims to feature strong horse classes and special purses for swift entrants.
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Roosevelt
United States
Canada
Springfield
Illinois
Madden
Ring 38
Rural Editor Adopts Prompt Bulletin System From New York
A traveling salesman adds a twist to a local obituary style by reporting that Deacon Jones has not yet arrived in Heaven, after the editor had posted hourly health bulletins. The tale contrasts rapid news practice with playful heavenly speculation surrounding a community figure.
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New York
King Edward
Deacon Jones
Palse
Niagara Falls Excursion by I I and Nickel Plate Lines
The 16th annual Niagara Falls excursion on August 12 travels via I I and I R R and Nickel Plate. Special train to McNabb at 12:59 pm uses Pullman sleepers and day coaches to the Falls with no changes. Round trip 8 50 to Niagara Falls and 9 50 to Toronto. sleeping car rates Berth 3 50, section 7, drawing room 12. Early berth orders recommended. Tickets good for NYCL Lake Chautauqua stopover. W L Ross General Agent I I I Streator Illinois and I E Kerns Agent McNabb Illinois available for details.
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Niagara Falls
McNabb
Pullman
The
Falls
Toronto
St L. R. R
Lake Chautauqua
N.Y
W. L. Ross
Streator
Ill
I. E. Kerns
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Advertised
Cut this out and take it to Dr Powell's City drug store for a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Described as the best physic and capable of correcting stomach disorders. Price is 25 cents.
A C A W Excursion to St Joe Saturday
An excursion arranged by A C A W departs McNabb Illinois at 8:20 p m on Saturday for St Joseph with arrival near 6 a m the next day Round trip fare is two dollars K F BE Kerns Agent McNabb Ill
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St Joe
McNabb
Kerns
McNabb, Ill
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Camp Grove
Monier
Perle
Steuben Township
Central Town
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Tuesay
John Hartley Henry
Nervita Medical Company
Clinton and
Jackson Streets
Dr Powells
City Drug Store
Henry Th —Til-Tye Ave
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ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Young County
Rock Island Railroad
James Chambers
William Fosdick
Fosdick
Sile
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Bale
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George Burt
George A. Burt
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
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Blou As
Swan Lake
Searl
Ayer
J.C. Baxter
Braidwood
J, Cayer CO
Lowell, Maas
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