Growth of Illinois representation and rail plans in 1900 era
The article discusses Illinois increasing congressional seats from 1 in 1820 to 25 by 1900, cites the Spring Valley Gazette on Mr Mitchell not seeking Congress, mentions Bryan and the Nebraska platform, and notes a Supreme Court decision on second class mail matter, plus 1900 rail plans for St Louis and Chicago, with population figures and attendance projections. ends with an ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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Spring Valley
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Europe
Bryan
Nebraska
Chicago
Kansas City
Roosevelt
Supreme Court of the United States
St Louis
Praise for Speaker Cannon Dominates Illinois Republican Convention
The Pantagraph notes Speaker Joseph G Cannon presided over a strenuous Illinois Republican state convention with cool judgment and fairness. It lauds the party’s eight-year record, including U S gains abroad, canal negotiations, and the absence of a serious opposition issue, marking a historic, unchallenged Republican strength.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Illinois
Cannon
Republican Party
United States
Spain
Orient
State Ticket Sketches Careers of Republican Minor Office Candidates
The article profiles several Republican candidates for minor Illinois offices. Lawrence Y. Sherman of Macomb ascended from local schooling to law, county judge, and speaker of the house. Len Small of Kankakee, a nurseryman and farmer with forestry and horticultural leadership. John McCullough of Champaign, three-term Champaign county clerk turned state auditor. James S. Rose of Golconda, long in education and law, secretary of state nominee, with earlier posts and a 1874 marriage.
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Lawrence Y. Sherman
Macomb
Ohio
McDonough County
Illinois
Jasper
St. Clair
Kendree College
House of Representatives
Len Small
Kankakee
Springfield
Kankakee County
Valparaiso
Ind
Republicans of
Franklin County
Pennsylvania
Champaign County
Peoria
James 8. Rose
Golconda
Pope County
Elizabeth Young
Peoria cyclist 75-year-old marks 100000 miles
Thomas W. Davis of Peoria has ridden 100000 miles in ten years becoming a claimed world champion for his age. Starting at 65, the English-born rider, now Illinois resident for 50 years, completed a century ride and set records including 12445 miles in 1896 and eight century runs in 1894.
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Thomas W. Davis
Peoria
Illinois
Chicago
Davis
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Quick Headache Cure
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising rapid relief for sick and nervous headaches. The copy claims the pills purify blood and improve health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Dr Powell, druggist.
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Dr. King
Graduation Exercises of Lacon High School Class of 1904
The 81st annual commencement of Lacon high school was held in the new assembly hall on June 2. Four graduates, three girls De lorous Mary Ebright Estella Catherine Ebright Ella Renwick and one boy Charles Osborne, received diplomas after essays by students and a benediction by Rev. Cumming. A reception followed at Mr and Mrs L C McMurtrie's home with Chinese lanterns, frappe, and gifts. The high school chorus sang Like the Park or Like the Gark, and guests departed about 10:30 p.m.
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Lacon
Lacon High School
Delorous Mary Ebright
Estella Catherine Ebright
Ella Renwick
Charles Osborne
J. C. Law
Board of Education
Cumming
Burrows
L. C. McMurtrie
Emma
Hosk
Frappe
Junia Franklin
Lola Belle Ong
Gark
Doctor suit over cholera remedy fees in Coachella
R White of Coachella claims a physician sued him for 12.50 for a cholera morbus case. He says the doctor invoked medical skill and medicine but would not confirm under oath whether Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used. He notes no better remedy exists for cholera morbus and says it is sold by physicians Powell.
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R. White
Coachella
Cal
Chamberlain
Chicago doctor advertises cure for many diseases
Dr Fruth, a specialist in chronic diseases, offers painless cures with bank guarantees or money back. He claims to cure sexual weakness, spermatorrhea, debility, and conditions like Bright's disease, consumption, and epilepsy. He undertakes only curable cases and asks patients to bring a urine sample for analysis at 3716 Lake Ave., Chicago.
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Fruth
Bright
D. C. Fruth
H. D
Lake Ave
Chicago
Eye Specialist J E Carlson to Visit Camp House July One
Henry area readers learn La Salle eye expert J E Carlson will be at the Camp House on Friday July 1 from 1 to 6 pm for a half day showing. With fifteen years in Illinois, Carlson claims to cure headaches dizziness granulated lids weak sight with a new glasses fitting method and will offer free consultation advice and glasses fitted that day.
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J. E. Carlson
la Salle
Illinois
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