McKinley Era Politics and Currency Concerns Highlight 1896 Debates
The discussion covers McKinley support and Reed’s possible second-place bid, May rainfall records, and a turning note on currency contraction under Wall Street policy. It notes Republican delegates counting 662 of 918, debates on tariffs, and a broad bill to restrict alien labor and border laborers with penalties for noncompliance.
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Grosvenor
Major McKinley
Washington
McKinley
Ohio
Wm E.curtis
Chicago
Wall Street
Treasury
London
United States
Great Britain
Veterans Recall 1896 Minonk Reunion and Turbulent Politic Charges
A local column recalls a long political struggle between Altgeld and Cleveland supporters and recounts a 19th century self defense case involving John R. Tanner. It covers a Big Bend Veteran Reunion in Minonk Illinois with officers elected for 1896 and notes council procedures and recruitment goals.
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John R
Tanner
Jim Rusk
Tom Eiskinya
Rusk
Erskin
Fred
Rikia
Train
John R. Tanner
D. C. Hagle
R.S. Canby
Jas Rusk
Clay County
John BR. ‘Tanner
Chicago Times-Herald
Big Bend
Minonk
Ill
A B Kipp
Cummings
Cornell
Durley
Ensign
Rutland
Evans
Joe Bell
Pontian
George W Howe
Tonica
A B Pauley
AL Zinser
R 8 Smalley
Ranson
O B Grant
Marseilles
Robison
Sheridan
A J Diehl
Henry
Mejor
Barney Hitchcock
Morris
Prim
John Har
Rade Delosner
Ottawa
Ideal Panacea Kings New Discovery Adverts
Testimonial notes from James L. Francis Alderman Chicago praising Dr Kings New Discovery as ideal for coughs colds and lung complaints. Ray Burgas Keokuk Iowa a Methodist minister endorses its rapid relief. Trial bottles free at Dr Powell's Drug Store. Page also mentions travel ad and railway timetable by Chicago Rock Island Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Francis
Chicago
Bicycles Stir Debate on Taxation and Style in 19th Century
A survey of bicycle use and regulation across nations and regions notes France taxation of about $2.25 per bike with exemptions for dealer cycles, while Chicago and Naples impose or consider restrictions. Reports on riding habits, safety concerns, and a push to end baby carriage bike rides highlight public debates on sport, transport, and health.
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Iowa
Henry
Michigan
France
Virginia
Robert
Ingersoll
Jefferson
Irkutsk
Siberia
Chicago
Naples
Far West
Little Black Bear
Oregon
New York Post
Herry
New York
Oxford County
Chicago Tribune
Illinois Humane Society
A. A. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Succeeds In Gentle Relief
Advert shows the syrup for constipation and indigestion gaining favor. It notes children like the taste and lists trial size ten cents and regular size sixty cents, with a price of 1.00 for the larger bottle.
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Caldwell
Powell
Harper's weekly supplement preview and notes
The June 6 supplement to Harper’s Weeks for devotes space to Qhitia-To-Day studies by the World’s Transportation Commission with topics including the Great Wall Chinese Railway and Russian influence. Also features a double-page yacht club drawing and an illustrated piece on Red Lake Indian Reservation settlement.
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Harper's
Transportation’ Commission
Great Wall
T. de Thuujstrap
Larchmont Yacht Club
Williamsport Reader Praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A Williamsport Indiana reader reports months of severe stomach trouble from indigestion and constipation improved by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The testimonial claims quick relief and regained weight after using the remedy from Dr Powell's and Swank.
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Williamsport
Ind
Powell
Mra Magegic Myers
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