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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
4
The Peoria Journal discusses a Republican gain in the Fifth District and cites a GOP advantage in the upcoming election. In Congress, Graff shepherded a G A R pension amendment through the House with unanimous approval. The Chicago Tribune lauds Judge Yates as a unity candidate for Republicans despite a tense convention.
Bloomington hosts events recalling the 20 1856 Illinois state anti Nebraska convention cited as birthplace claims Abraham Lincoln linked to his lost speech. Ottawa Free Trader notes earlier naming efforts in 1854 at Jackson Michigan and a Massachusetts anti Nebrask a gathering.
Forty years after a father’s nomination, Richard Yates is named in the ticket as the governor candidate. The document lists governor Yates lieutenant governor nonritcour treasurer secretary of state attorney general auditor and delegates at large to the national convention with party figures and district committee appointments.
Peoria May 9. The platform was submitted as the report of the resolutions committee and adopted by the convention. The Republicans reaffirm the 1900 platform, praise McKinley and Republican policy, credit a gold standard, call out Cuban liberty, Spain and colonies, endorse Tanner and Cullom, and commend Illinois Republican leaders and Congress members for their four year record.
The text endorses President Mc Kinley and urges delegates at large to vote for his renomination, praising his wisdom moderation and statesmanlike qualities in peace and war.
Pontia Leader reports Fort’s backers push for his renomination to align with United States Senator Cullom. Opponent Dr M R Keeley respected but lacks public life experience, while Gov Tanner backs Keeley to oppose Cullom ally Fort.
Real estate and mineral transfers listed in Marshall County include Susan M Owens to John I Thompson of strip and lots in Lacon. Anna May Minium to Laura V Emerick of Green's addition. Peter W Held to Loretta Myers of house with acreage in Belle Plaine. Wenons Coal Co to Martin Pitman of block 10 in Wenona. George S V Johnson to Duke Bros of lot in Cotter's addition Sparland. Eleanor Horrom to Ruth Patterson of James homeman property. Arcene Pichereau to Daniel McGill of parts of lots in Lacon. John Norton to L M Worton of lot in Varna.
An old advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge for fretful or weak children. It claims the remedy will make them strong and active with rosy cheeks and bright eyes, saying they will be happy and laughing all day. Sold by Dr Powell for 25 cents.
Dr William Hill of the Bloomington Pantagraph says gall stone removal is a common, simple operation. He notes he has performed the procedure many times and has removed up to 26 stones from a single patient. He explains stones come from bile, not water, and that modern surgery often saves the patient.
The Pontiac Sentinel reports re nominations in Congress for James Mann in the First District and Homan Gortnier in the Second. Delegates to the National Convention include Mr Lorimer and Charles S. Deneen, with M. Kignus and Senator Fort urged for renomination. Oregon's forthcoming state election is compared to past results, while a London dispatch describes severe famine in a foreign country.
Gen. Lloyd Wheaton captured the old Spanish cannon from Manila and sent it to Peoria. After resting at the Burlington depot during base construction, the cannon was mounted on the grass plot beside city hall last Friday and is to remain there. The weapon, cast in 1776, drew much attention.
The notice promotes a combination offer of the Inter Ocean and the Henry Republican for 1900. It invites 1000 families to read the Inter Ocean and directs readers to call the office for a sample.
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