Epitome of the Week in Congress and Domestic News
Summary of congressional actions and votes on tariffs and trusts, eight hour work, civil service repeal, express companies under interstate commerce, and postal matters. Domestic notes include treasury assets, executions, lynching, strikes for eight hours, capital punishment abolition in New York, and Oklahoma territorial government approval. Also mentions deaths of Senator Beck and related adjournments, and various local incidents.
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Congressional
Doueh
Senate
Mexico
Great Britain
Canada
Morrill Service
Biggs
Sir. Reilly
Daniel Dustin
United States
Chicago
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Ohio River
McComas
Blackburn
Beck
House
Tur
United States Treasury
Treasury
Washington
Cleveland
United States Supreme Courts
James PA Lynn
Concord
N. H
Henry T. Whitehouse
Portsmouth
New York
Liverpool
Sweden
England
West Albany
N. Y
Blooming Grove
Tex
New Baptist Church
Bese
United States Supreme Court
J. B. McAbee
M. J. Corcoran
John Horn
W. E. Mitchell
John Dingwell
James Lynch
Stephen Cowes
James White
Feennemen, Ray & Co
Frank Tort
Mich
Charles T. Wright
Marshall
Thurber
Governor Waterman
California
A. P. Gipman
San Quentin
Yan Piow Lax
Yale
Nation wide note of public and political items
The page reports various public notices and obituaries including the Knights Templar Maryland Commandery anniversary in Baltimore, a lynching in Goldwater Kansas, and deaths of Rev William Barnes Amos Gordon and other prominent figures. It notes political nominations in Illinois and Pennsylvania, a special election in Pennsylvania, and international items from France Ireland Spain Mexico and England along with miscellaneous late-breaking news from the U.S. Senate, the German Reichstag opening, and labor strikes.
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Beott Ros
Baltimore
Atv
Maryland
Knights “Templar
Order
M. Mines
Dr. Pritchard
Goldwater
Kan
Willliam Barnes
Jacksonville
Barnes
Daniel Webster
Amos Gordon
Moline
Til
Illinois
A. J. Hopkins
Spectra
Pennsylvania
Randall
Ryann T. Browne
Indianapolis
Ind
James Sevate
Terence
Laurel Fork
W. Va
Local Scenes and Burglary Reports From Town
A married man’s scheme to trap a doubted rival ends with discovery as a disguised woman in man’s clothes is revealed. Burglars raided Mr. Emerick’s residence over the weekend, stealing food, clothing, and valuables valued around $100. Community notes mention church events, local visits, and residents returning from travel, with various small-town happenings and upcoming services.
California Wonder of the Bay City in Grace Horwood Letter
The writer exults in California's Oakland and San Francisco, praising streetcars and ferry links, gardens, schools, and climate. She notes Miss White and Miss Bosco in East Oakland, vivid bay views, Golden Gate access, and Lutro Heights gardens, ending with sunset over Alcatraz and Angel Island.
Town News Roundup and Local Happenings
J T Ball acted as caller in town last week. Frank Taylor visited Streator Saturday. Prof Boston of Chicago spent the past week here. A heavy rainstorm fell Saturday evening. Miners are on strike with no stated end. Alice Smith visited Saturday then returned to school. Mr Fuller the paper hanger is busy decorating. Meredith, Eureka College student and preacher, spent Saturday here. Miss Brown of Osage township bought the Axlina property but won’t occupy until fall. Anna Hopkins returned from Chicago last Friday after a two week visit. Catholic Festival and entertainment Thursday evening was a financial and social success. House cleaning occupied the past two weeks. no town notes written. Mrs Riley and daughter Jessie plan to go to Forreston this week. Mr Riley went ahead. We regret to lose such estimable people and wish them well. William Hottincer, who recently lost his family, sold his stock of goods to Charley Hoge, both Wenona citizens. Mrane plans adding a stock of groceries.
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Tramp
Z. J. Hindert
Miconk
C.C. Slygh
Kinnear
Powell
W. G. Snyder
Hart Nettatod
Geo Burt
Chillicothe
Willis Ford
Wm Wescott
Mra Kenleon
Chicago
Georges Vogelaan
Kenison
Nelson Clarke
Grape Creek Coal Co
Danville
Sawyer
Hopewells Township
Richard Tremaio Sr
H OC. Ritchie
Guthrie Center
Iowa
Hawkeye State
Mra TL & iReuvde
Henry Township
Orr, Hunter & Orr
Ihru
Harriet Sexton
Topeka
Kansas
Milwaukee
J. F.coan
Dr Hyer
Second
Wirt Streets
Venusme
J. T. Ball
Frank Taylor
Streator
Boston
Alice Smith
Fuller
Meredith
Eureka College
Miss Brown
Osage Township
Axlina
Anna Hopkins
Ceas
Riley
Jessie
Forreston
Mr Riley
William Hottincer
Charley Hoge
Wenona
Mrane
Prohibition Meet and Church Notices in Putnam
Local items report a county prohibition convention set for Thursday May 15 at 7 p m in Hennepin. Ongoing church activities include a ME church gathering and a Sunday school at 2 pm with a sermon on Feeding the Multitude and the Bread of Life.
St Patrick's Pills praised by Kentucky user
An Ohio style ad notes St Patrick's Pills praised by J Reynolds of Mayfield Kentucky as reliable and gentle with strong cathartic effects for liver disorders. A Steuben township veteran Albert Graham was found dead near Senachwine creek and coroner scheduled inquest following a fatal head injury. Round trip tickets from Henry to Chicago now sell for seven dollars over the C R I & P railroad, regular fare seven dollars eighty four cents.
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J. Reynolds
Mayfield
J. W. Nicce
Steuben Township
Albert Graham
Senachwine Creek
Sparlach
Zimmerman
Henry
Chicago
Masonic Lodge Honors Rev L. Dennis and Family
Marshall Lodge No 68 I O O F reports resolutions grieving the death of Rev L S Dennis. They praise his devout life and ministry and extend heartfelt sympathy to his widow and elderly companion, with a copy to the family and publication requested in Henry papers. Also notes local improvements at Paskell House hotel and health updates on James Croft and W H Mutton.
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Revelwelons
Marshall
Divine Providence
Dennis
Order of the
Henry
H. Kirchman
Sass J . J. L. Spangler
Committee
Paskell
One Cure for Drunkenness Promoted by Golden Specific
An advertisement touts Dr Harres Gorden Specific as a universal cure for drunkenness. It claims quick, permanent results by adding it to tea or coffee without the drinker knowing, with no harmful effects. The circular promises guaranteed cures and directs readers to send for details to Golden Specific Co. Cincinnati.
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Harres
Gorden
Golden Specific Co
Race St
Cincinnati
C.ootsi&Lys
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Grones Burt
Fe Os
Kate Harper
Henry Ward Beecher
Yonkers
Stevnton Janes B. Beck
Kentucky
Baltimore & Potomac
Congress
Lancaster
Marriot Brosius
Anonin Snuman
Jilnolis
The
Evening Journal
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Montreal
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Samson
Europe
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Ireland
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Spain
Mexco
London
Bert He /M. Stanley
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Thompson
Philadelphia
Copenhagen
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Bunt
Fairfield
Neb
Grand Island
le Grande
Alonzo Edwards
Lake Ville
Singer Sowing-Maine Company
Elizabeth
N. J
A. F Serpexorr
W. K. Ackerman
Shoeting
Reronrs
Michigan
Friases
Lopgue Pointe
William
New York State Senate
Gpp Clarkson
Clarkson
Iowa State Register
Des Moines
Letham
Republican
L. I. Beck
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Oakland
Tinois
Will
San Francisco
Onn
Miss White
Miss Bosco
Bao Francisco
Roma
Seal Rocks
Lutro Heights
Golden Gate
Lincoln
South Park
Bay
Alcatraz
Angel Nalands
Venice
Bay of
Grace
Putnam
Princeton
J. H. Stipp
Melville Henking
Hiram Sticko
Emeline Johnson
Hennepin Ati P. m
M. E
George Bean
O. P. Carroll
Brother Ayling
Jno
Monse
James Croft
Learo
W H Mutton
Kankakee
Henry Market
George Nicholson
Cmp
G.d. Cepievnalds . Co
Spot Cash
Henry Fil
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