Illinois Growth in Congressmen Through the Years
A historical summary noting Illinois went from one House member in 1820 to 25 by 1900, with Senate seats constant at two. It references John Mitchell, Spring Valley Gazette, Bryan in Nebraska, a U S Supreme Court second class mail ruling, and rail lines to St Louis for the 1893 exposition. It also mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by Dr. Powell.
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Illnois
Congress
United States Senate
St Louis
Chicago
Speaker Cannon Presides Illinois Republican Convention
Joseph G Can non took the chair after a long congress session to oversee a strained Illinois Republican convention. He faced a fierce fractional contest with cool judgment and firm fairness, quieting disputes and earning universal thanks for his rulings.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Illinois
Cannon
Republican record praised as opposition fails to counter
The text extols the Republican party after eight years in government, noting U S could claim world power status, Spanish defection, Orient influence, Panama Canal negotiations, and economic prosperity. It argues the opposition lacks a campaign issue and fails to mount a challenge amid remarkable achievements.
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Republican Party
Ail Ita
United States
Spaio
Western Hemisphere
Orient
Thia
State Ticket sketches for minor offices
Republican nominees for minor offices include Lawrence Y. Sherman of Macomb for lieutenant governor, Len Small of Kankakee for treasurer, John B. McCullough of Champaign for state auditor, and James Rose of Golconda for secretary of state. Each bio notes birthplaces, education, early careers, and political service through 1902.
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Lawrence Y. Sherman
Macomb
Ohio
McDonough County
Illinois
Jasper
St. Clair
Kendree College
liHnoie House of Representatives
Len Small
Kaukakee
Springfield
Kaukakee County
Valparaiso
Ind
Kankakee
Tiltcote
Frankisn County
Pennsylvania
Champaign County
Peoria
James Rose
Golconda
Pope County
Elizabeth Young
Remarkable 75 year old cyclist claims world record mileage
Thomasa W. Davis of Peoria has logged 100000 miles in ten years earning the title champion of the world for his age. An English-born Illinois resident for 60 years, he began cycling at 65 and kept a strict mileage record across decades including a 1896 12445 mile year and a grand 1891 free century in Chicago with 160 starters.
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Thomasa W. Davis
Peoria
Illinois
Chicago
Davis
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Headache Relief
An old advertisement claims the pills end headaches and nervous complaints by purifying blood and boosting health. It promises quick results and a money back guarantee if not cured, priced at 25 cents and sold by Dr Powell, a druggist.
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Dr. King
Dr Powell
Graduation marks first Lacon High School commencement
The first annual commencement of Lacon High School was held in the new assembly hall on June 2. The class of 1904 included three girls De Jorous Mary Ebright Stella Catherine Ebright Ella Rensick and one boy Charles Ostornoe. The ceremony featured essays a speech by Board of Education president J O C Law diplomas and benediction by Rev Cumming. A reception at the McMurtrie home followed with decorations, punch, singing, and gifts of jewelry books and flowers for each graduate.
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Lacon
Lacon High School
de Jorous
Mary Ebright
Wstella Catherine Ebright
Ella Rensick
Charles Ostornoe
J. O C. Law
Board of Education
Clask
Cumming
Burrows
Emma
Bodk
Frappe
Judia FravukUn
Lola Belle Ong
Misaea
Sued by His Doctor Over Cholera Morbus Remedy
R White of Coachella claims a doctor sued him for 312.60, alleging the charge excessive for cholera morbus treatment. White says the physician used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and refused under oath to deny it. The ad notes the remedy is sold by Dra Powell.
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Coachella
Chamberlain
Dra Powell
Free eye care event by Illinois doctor in Henry
A physician with fifteen years of Illinois experience offers a half day visit from 1 pm to 8 pm. He treats eye conditions such as headaches dizziness granulated lids and weak eyesight with carvelona therapy. Free consultation advice and glasses fitting are offered to all who call on the date. Office crowds are expected. readers urged to call early.
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Illinois
Ding Glnesea
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