Republican Ninth District Convention Nominates Delegates
The Republican Congressional Convention of the Ninth District will meet in Fairbury Illinois at 1 90 p m on Monday May 2 1802 to nominate a candidate for the district and a State Board of Equalization member, two delegates to the National Republican Convention in Minneapolis, one elector for the district, organize the National Central Committee, and handle other business. County delegate rights are stated, with BE Robinson as Chairman and Leon H R Freon as Secretary.
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Illinois
Sterlin
Whiteside County
Livois
Board of Aption
Bereau
W. Templeton
A. Murchison
W. I. Quivin
N. Magbon
H. Cornir
Central Committee
Princeton
Ninth
Congressional District
Fairbury
Concoe
State Board of “Equalization
National Republican
Minneapolis
Minn
BE. Robinson
Leon
H.R. Freon
Republican County Convention in Marshall County
Republicans in Marshall County meet in townships to appoint delegates for the state and congressional conventions, and to elect a County Central Committee for two years. If no township caucus is called, voters meet March 21 at 2 p.m. at the last town meeting place to appoint delegates.
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Marshall County
Court House
Lacon
Beringnosa
Fairbury
Township Central Committee
Morrison Heads Monroe County Delegation at State Democratic Meet
Colonel Morrison leads the Monroe county delegation to the state Democratic convention, signaling trouble for the Palmer-Hill movement. Morrison, a sharp political operator, aims to block Palmer from steering the wool and orbitals at the gathering. The piece notes a strong township Republican slate and hints at a Hill influenced Palmer strategy.
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Morrison
Monroe County
Palmer-Hill
Palmer
Senatorial stump tours spark party criticism at home
A callous critique targets a United States senator for touring the South to promote a possible presidential bid, urging focus on Senate duties. County supervisors discussed a resolution favoring county printing by local offices, prompting claims the move serves local insiders and taxpayers deserve lowest responsible bids.
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United States
German Diet Faces Ecclesiastical Education Bill Turmoil
The German diet debates a church-state education bill forcing children of various religious groups to attend a state recognized creed. Rumors say Chancellor von Caprivi resigned a Friday a exact two years after Bismarck's stepping out. The Prussian minister of ecclesiastical affairs also quit as the emperor signaled changes but the crisis persisted.
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von Caprivi
Bramarck
Liver Health Tonic Promises Cure for Biliousness
An 19th century advertisement claims Herbino cures liver and bowel disorders and relieves symptoms like jaundice constipation fever and indigestion. It markets as a universal liver medicine for 75 cents, sold by Dr F A Powell.
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F. A. Powell
Town Nominations Set for April 5 Election
Republican and Democratic parties finalize town slates for April 5 voting. Republican picks Supervisor David McDonough and Clerk Oscar O. White among others. Democratic slate lists Supervisor H. H. Kirchman and Clerk Joseph Hille, plus several other posts.
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David McDonough
Oscar O. White
F. A. Raymond
S. A. Worley
Edward B. Smith
John Morgan
W. P. Williams
H. H. Kirchman
Joseph Hille
Daniel Ketchum
Frank Vogelsang
John Bar
Shakespeare and morals in a critic’s defense
Afton from Solo's Garret in Streator Illinois argues Shakespeare elevates ethics and human consciousness, quoting Coleridge Hallam and Jesus critiques to defend Shakespeare as a teacher of morals. He condemns narrow readings and emphasizes the drama’s ethical whole and truth.
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Antonin
Shakespeare
Williamt Riley
Legion
Coleridge
Hallam
Europe
Henry
Stratford
Lear
Earth
Christ
Merchant of Venice
Judge Love
Avon
AFTON
Solo
Garret
Streator
Ill
City Council Agrees on Election Duties and Licensing Items
The January 91 1892 council notes spell out ward polling locations for the next city election with judges and clerks named. Aldermen McDonough Moss empowered to fill vacancies. petitions on electric rights and saloon license granted. Cornet Band permitted use of the council room for practice.
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Rolf
J. N. Krenz
H. D. Watercott
E H. Hutchins
C. H. Moss
D. McDonough
E. T. Disosway
Alds. Brown
Paskell
M Green
Tyler
JA Lambert
B Yeager
Ga Wotics
McDonough and Moss
Ald Mose
Ald McDonough
Och Moss
Henry
Cornet Band
Ald MolJonough
J.N. Krenz
King's New Discovery Promises Cough and Chest Cure
A testimonial about Tr x King s New Discovery for consumption and coughs. It claims curing powers for throat lungs and chest with money back guarantee. Free trial bottles at Dr Powell drug store with large bottle sizes advertised.
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Milllion
Dr Powae Drug Store
Local Property Transfers and Advertised Remedies
The note lists sales including a house occupied by Joseph Meridian sold to Mrs A C Wells and a property on Henna-wazon works sold for $1000 with plans for four cottages. Horses change hands with Manny Snyder selling to Maggie Quinlan and Michael McBride. Bush property bought by Wm Seitz. Bush moves to Iroquois county. A Henry Republican package for Sparland subscribers was delayed seven miles en route. Local politicos refrain from running for Congress. candidates named. Advertisements promote Shilohs remedies for consumption and indigestion, plus Sutton’s Cough Remedy and perfume.
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Maggie Quinlan
Michael McBride
Wilson’e.bush
Wm Seitz
Bush
Iroquoiis County
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