State Republicans nominate ticket at Springfield meeting
The State Convention at Springfield last week nominated a strong Republican ticket. The resolutions favored upholding the Alien law with safeguards, and pledged corrective legislative action if any measure harms the people. Whittemore for state treasurer and Bayliss for state superintendent led a capable slate with Abbott Hatch and Nightingale among trustees.
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la Rfe
Whittemore
Bayliss
McHenry County
A. M. Nightingale
Chicago
Springfield
Aes
Allen” Street
Epilway
Cleveland
Soldier Letters From Florida Describe War Hopes
A June 14 1898 letter from Ft Barrancas Florida from W H Ganzer to Mrs Charles Ganzer and family details possible moves in a looming war. He mentions volunteers may go out and fears of land encounters in weeks ahead planning for possible deployment to the Philippine Islands as a land force. He asks Frank to tell Henry boys to be brave and shipyard letters.
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Charles Ganzer
Ft. Barrancas
Fla
Tom
Frank
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Henry
W.H. Ganzen
Sth Infantry
Barrancas, Piorida
Camp Alger Letter From Archie Lytle Homeward Hope
Archie Lytle writes from Camp Alger Virginia to his mother and brother dated June 14 describing long guard shifts and little sleep, anticipation of travel to Cuba or Porto Rico within two weeks, and news of Leo Stevens joining the regular army. He mentions chickens at home and possibly visiting Washington.
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Camp Alger
Archie Lytle
Gertrude Lytle
Henry
Cuba
Porto Rico
Leo Stevens
Tanner
Washington
Goodby
Arobie
International Mining Congress Planned in Salt Lake City
The International Mining Congress will be held in Salt Lake City from July 6 to 9 with a large convention anticipated. Salt Lake City has raised 85000 for attendee entertainment. Delegates from Mexico, Venezuela, Italy, Belgium, France, Denmark, Canada, and all parts of the United States will be present to seek national legislation aiding mining industry development in the Americas.
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Salt Lake City
North
South America
Mexico
Venezuela
Italy
Belgium
Francé
Denmark
Canada
United States
Navy Officers Toast The Queen Each Night Aboard Ships
Every night in every ship in her Majesty's navy the Queen's health is drunk by the officers of the vessel. The tradition underscores duty and loyalty aboard naval vessels and reflects longstanding ceremonial practice.
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Her Majesty’s Navy
Republican platform endorses McKinley and war aims
The Illinois Republican platform endorses William McKinley and praises his wartime leadership. It highlights support for the Spanish-American War, war financing, currency stability, and fiscal prudence, calls for holding conquered territories, building a strong navy, and the proposed Nicaraguan canal. It also lauds labor reforms and extends veteran pay and union-related measures.
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Republican Party
United States
Spain
Eulogi
Callom
Mason
Tanner
Altgold
Republican Congress
Congress
Illinois
Illinois Pioneer Visits Springs Valley Veteran Prohibitionist
An 85 year old Granville resident and former Whiteside County citizen, Henry Hawkins, visited Springs Valley. A native of Vermont, he recalls early abolitionist views, long support for prohibition, and a dry salt hair remedy. The item ends with unrelated notes on medicines and revenue sources from a new law.
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Putnam County
Springs Valley
Henry Hawkins
Granville
Whiteside County
Vermont
Green Mountain Country
Hobbs
Hawkins
Gazette
Actions Speak Louder Than Words Muted by a Car Strike
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows Mr. Meek er reflecting that actions speak louder than words after a car is struck with force. He briefly rubs his ear as his energetic spouse had just boxed.
How It Worked Counting Sleep Aid Mentioned
The text describes counting to a high number to fall asleep and then waking at a signal. It contrasts two voices Knight and Kaigit-Dwaistoll-T discussing bedtime routine and awakening. The fragmentary journal style implies a humorous or experimental note on sleep practice.
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Kaigit—Dwaistoll-T
Knight
N. Yr
A Home Thrust and Bitter Letter Exchange
Dialogue from newspapers recounts a domestic quarrel with Mrs Cobwigger and a neighbor over a rude letter. The gag features a mistaken suspect and a witty retort about marriage. The exchange includes Gobang and Nenson for It as quotable snippets.
Dog breed lookup and odd verse fragments
A messy excerpt shows a desire to buy a dog described as greyhound like with a short curly tail and rough coat. The dialog includes a joke about drowing animals and a string of whimsical lines from Punch style verse about bicycle maidens and a railroad window.
Young man in dabbling earns respect for art
A brief dialogue notes a young man who dabbles expressing deep respect for art. Miss Cayenne remarks that human nature prompts awe for the unknown showcasing a moment of cultural curiosity from the Washington Star.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Harlem Life Cartoon Dialogue Reveals Family Dilemma
A Harlem Life panel shows a mother arguing with a doctor about her son’s football safety. The doctor responds with a sharp defense of medical professionals while the mother expresses concern about the sport’s dangers.
Woman’s Idea Turns On Self Made Man Skein
A humorous exchange contrasts bravery between the sexes with a quip about a self made man. The dialogue touches on courage and sewing stitches as a playful jab at a man named Jones in New York Evening Journal and Chicago Record style.
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Chicago Record
True Indications Tompkins Live Happily Yet Quarrel Often
In Brooklyn Life it is noted that the Tompkins appear happy together yet quarrel every other day and make up daily, describing a lively domestic rhythm in a living relationship.
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Tompkins
Brooklyn
A Hot Dream Hewitt-I dreamed that night I was dead
A fragment from Town Topics notes a strange dream about death and waking in perspiration. It mentions a man recalling the alphabet to life’s end and a promise to post items for his wife Ally Bloper, reflecting a jumble of names and ideas from the page.
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Hewitt
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