Caucus calls and public debt report from 1902 notes
Townships are urged to caucus on July 28 to name delegates to a convention. The public debt tally at June 30 shows cash in the treasury at 960,457,241, down from May 20 by 18,012,082. The Chicago Record-Herald opposes Desa Plaines river water power development below Joliet. Rev Sam Jones praised President Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington’s White House dinner during the Galeeburg Chautauqua.
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Joliet
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Drainage Board
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Galeeburg Chautauqua
Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
White House
Trade Surplus Cited as Indicator of Republican Management
The article states that the United States runs a daily export surplus exceeding one million dollars, with foreign nations paying this amount to Americans beyond U.S. payments for imports. It credits Republican management of national affairs for this favorable balance and economic windfall.
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United States
Texas Oil Gushers Hint at Fuel Market Demand
The passage notes Texas oils contain about three per cent naptha and gas, fifteen per cent kerosene versus Pennsylvania oil with higher shares. It questions profitable refining but praises fuel quality, predicting strong winter demand for fuel from Texas gushers as transport limits recede.
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Pennsylvania
Texas
Texas Gushers
Illinois Local Option and High License Propose Liquor Solution
The article argues that local option and high license best address the liquor question in the United States. It notes Illinois has about six hundred fifty towns with real prohibition and that where public sentiment supports it, liquor is barred. In other areas liquor is regulated under a high license as the best remaining method.
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Ilinoisa
New National Bank Notes In Circulation
New government issued currency for national banks now in circulation in three denominations. The obverse portraits feature President Harrison on the five dollar note, President McKinley on the ten, and Hugh McGuire on the twenty with a Pilgrim landing scene and Capitol image.
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United States
D of America
Benjamin Harrison
Mc Winley
Hugh McGuileeh
Capitol
Wash
Swan Lake Club House chimney damage after storm strike
Report notes a lightning hit on the Swan Lake Club House two miles northeast of the city, ripping a 10 by 10 foot roof opening. Water damaged walls, ceilings, and furnishings as wood workers rushed to seal the damaged roof. an insurance adjuster from Chicago evaluated the loss. The club house will be repaired after a prior fire destroyed the original building last year.
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Swan Lake Club House
Wood Bros
Chicago
Swan Lake Club
Illinois Leads Nation in Agriculture Aside From Industry
Census figures show Illinois has 88,862 manufacturing establishments and 204,161 farms with farm property valued at $2,004,816,897. Cook County hosts 6,827 farms on 407,018 acres, with livestock and crops generating significant sums, while Champaign and other counties rank high in farm value and poultry. The data cover land use, improvements, and livestock values as of June 1, 1900.
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Census Bureau
Illinois
Union
agricultural_statistica
Cook County
Champaign
Banner
Sallela
Roquets
Chicago
Tees
Shelby
DeKalb County
Sears Catastrophe: Herbert Searl and Son Killed by Lightning
A severe thunderstorm struck a barn on Herbert Searl’s farm in Saratoga township Marshall county Til near Broadmoor. Herbert Searl and his son Guy were killed instantly inside the barn while hired men and neighbors rescued others and fought the flames.
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Lizhtalne
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Marshall County
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Broadmoor
Stone
Bradford Record
Joseph Calhoun
Semple
Calhotta
Noeek
Viola Shaw
Bradford-and
Roosevelt to Attend Illinois State Fair Golden Anniversary
Illinois State Fair officials announce a record premium list totaling fifty thousand dollars plus numerous prizes for the golden anniversary exposition. President Roosevelt will attend in Springfield with neighboring governors, aiming for a nonpartisan, hospitable reception. Superintendent Madden plans strong horse entries and special purses to showcase fast racing on the track.
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Roosevelt
Ilinois State Fair
United States
Canada
state_board
Springfield
Illinois
Madden
Deacon Jones Death Reported In Rural Editor Tale
A rural editor in New York-inspired fashion tracks Deacon Jones illness and death with time-stamped notes from 10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. showing deterioration and final report of passing, reflecting on how prompt reporting spreads in communities.
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New York
King Edward
Deacon Jones
Niagara Falls Excursion 16th Annual Train Service
The 16th annual Niagara Falls excursion runs August 12 via I. I. & I. Special train from McNabb. Round trip fares 28.50 to Niagara Falls, 9.50 to Lorento. Sleeping car rates berth 3.50 section 7 drawing room 12. Tickets good for stopovers on the N Y C and B L A R at Lake Cobubanan s N.Y. For details contact I I & I Streator Ill or local agents.
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Niagara Falls
McNabb
Nobb Shout
Falls
Lorento
I.I
Lake Cobubanans
N.Y
Wns
Streator
Ill
F. E. Kerns
McNabb, Ill
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer
An advertisement urges readers to visit Dr Powell's City drug store to buy a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets priced at 25 cents, touting them as the best remedy for stomach disorders.
Excursion to St Joe Leaves McNabb August 2
A. C. and A. W. announce an excursion to St Joseph on Saturday August 2. The train departs McNabb around 8 20 p m and arrives in St Joseph about 6 a m. Round trip fare is $2. E Kerna is agent at McNabb.
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A. W
St Joe
McNabb
Bt Joe
E. Kerna
Sicnabb, II
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