Newspaper Folder and Political Rumors in Local GOP Contention
The piece discusses a newspaper folder operation and upcoming Republican and Democrat candidates for judgeships in several counties. It mentions candidates like Potter, Ud Franklin, Thompson, Rennick, Rider, Curran, Clover, Richmond, Barnes, Green, and expected election timing around early June. The text also critiques Walter Eagleton and Mayor Humphrey over a nightwatch appointment and political loyalty within the party.
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B. F. Thompson
J. HH. Rennick
Stark cour“Bs
Messia Rider
Curran
Akin
T. Me Clover
Henry
E. D. Richmond
Fr. M. Barnes
Lacon
iGreen
Pekin
Peoria County
Walter
Times
Gelltout
Eagleeton
Auty
Humphrey
Charles Holmes
H. Hutching
Sam
Humphey
Walter Eageleton
Reid's Newspaper Prediction Echoes McKinley Exposition Dates
Editor Whitelaw Reid forecasts the first form of the future daily paper as a self supporting venture, not a charity, and not a single man project. He predicts McKinley will open the Bank Exposition on May 1 from Vicksburg and visit the fair June 18 for two days, with Dedication Day on May 5 featuring Roosevelt and Ledwege.
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Reid
Yale
Whitelaw I Reid
New York Tribune
0Ty
East Whem
McKinley
Vicksburg
Pacific Coast
Oitisons
Roosevelt
Ledwe
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O
A 1950s style prompt extols Jell O as a quick no bake dessert answer. It claims two minutes of preparation with flavors including lemon orange raspberry and strawberry and suggests it’s available at grocers for 10 cents.
Debate Over Education and Church Roles After Civil War
A letter cites 1871 to 1898 school enrollment and funding in 16 slave states and D C. It argues state and local taxes funded public schooling for white and colored students, while churches claimed most educational work via denominational colleges. It rejects the idea that the secular arm did nothing.
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Jucbis
District of Columbia
Alabama
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
United States governs the Philippines after suppression of rebellion
The Republican administration faces the question of retaining the Philippines after quelling a rebellion. It asserts the islands are under U S sovereignty by treaty and must be governed justly and safely before deciding on future status.
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Philippines
United States
Spain
New Mexico
Arizona
Alaska
Peoria Dougherty Promotes Assembly Park Chautauqua
J. W. Dougherty of Peoria spent several days in town distributing literature for the Assembly Park Chautauqua to be inaugurated in Peoria from July 2 to 11. The event promises literary music and edifying entertainment with numerous speakers and performers. The management invites attendees and offers accommodations for a host, inviting arrangements for visiting guests.
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J. W. Dougherty
Peoria
Peoria Chautauqua
Judicial Election Called For June 3 and 8
Governor Yates issued a call for a special election on June 8 to select the successor of Judge Thomas M. Shaw to the circuit bench. There have been discussions on candidates but no convention calls issued yet.
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Yates
Thomas M. Shaw
Circuit Bench
Tin plate industry rivalry hurts Welsh producers
The article notes a shift from opposition to tin plate industry growth in the United States. It argues that American competition has damaged Welsh producers, and those in Wales admit the impact of U S competition on their industry.
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Wales
Local notices and community updates from a midwestern paper
A mixed page of ads and news items covers a Saturday sale on wallpaper borders and garments, school board actions re deploying Prof Calhoun, Memorial Day controversy statements by Grand Army posts, a dramatic description of a St Paul branch fast mail run, obituary notes for Frederick Hirsch, stock activity on Burlington and Princeton equities, and brief local society items including a zoo birth note and a Chamberlain sale pitch.
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Board of Education
Calhoun
Echook
Henry
Grand Army
Terre Haute
Ind
Manitoba
Dakota
Frederick Francis Hirsch
Metamora
Firsch
Shaw
Lacon
Judge Shaw
Hirsch
Woodford
Cass Irving
Lutie Myers
Caseell
Denver
Denocrat
St Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Augusta
Bureau
Erders
Burlington Railway
Princeton
Chicago
Farmers Ship Razorback Hogs to Cross with Native Swine
Reported shipments bring southern razorback hogs to Mendeta area for crossbreeding with native swine to create a hardier breed resistant to cholera. Two years ago Iowa trials claimed favorable results. Also noted: plow firms plan a large consolidation expanding beyond plows to all farm machinery except mowers and reapers, with a rumored $50,000,000 capital.
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Plana
American role shines in British loan placement
One sixth of Britain's new loan of sixty million pounds is placed in the United States. The text underscores the American people as a key factor in global affairs.
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United States
Pan-American Exposition Reignites Buffalo Ties
The Pan American Exposition in Buffalo has revived contact with distant relatives as residents receive letters from long-unwritten connections. The Buffalo Commercial notes these renewed ties reflect the city’s effort to showcase its resources to the continent.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Liver Pills Rescue Bushnell Wife After Six Months
Wm C. Swayze of Bushnell Illinois reports his wife was sick seven months with stomach trouble. Five doctors failed, but a 25 cent Liver Pills box from Dr Powell cured her, saving $50 in bills. The New York Tribune notes potential ADS fusion among Adama United States and American Express via director elections.
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C. Wakefield & Co
Bushnell
Wm C. Swayze
Bushnell, Ill
New York Tribune
Adama
United States
American Express
Adams
American
Jell-O Dessert Invites Family to Try Varieties at Grocers
Fragments announce a new Jell-O dessert with flavors Vanes, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. Consumers are asked to buy from grocers and try it today.
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Henry, Illinois
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W. L. Mathis
Magnedia
W.L. Mathis
Grandson OF
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John Barnes
Saratoga
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