Roosevelt Victory Telegram And Illinois Returns Report
Governor Roosevelt receives a Manila Archbishop telegram of congratulations. Illinois shows McKinley leading with a 92 0938 plurality. Yates 62 114. Republicans hold five seats in the Lower House and 15 in the State Senate. L. Sherman and D. E. Shanahan named potential next House speakers. more candidates expected.
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Illinois
McKinley
Yates
Senate
L. Y. Sherman
David E. Shanahan
Chicago
Bryan Defeated Broadly Across Precincts in Nation
The text reports Mr Bryan carried no precincts in various districts and shows McKinley gaining in 12 states that backed him in 1896 while six states flipped from Bryan to McKinley. It calls the result a magnificent showing and argues voters rejected the Bryan approach after 1892.
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McKinley
Bryan
Apportionment Proposal Aims to Reduce Southern Representation
The article argues Congress should trim southern representation to reflect suppressed Black votes, presenting the measure as justice for the north rather than anger toward the south. It frames apportionment as a standard equitable correction.
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Congress
Republicans Sweep Marshall County Reruns Strong
The straight Republican ticket won in Marshall County and the current incumbents were re elected for another four years. The result is seen as praise for their past services and a desire for continued leadership by a majority of voters.
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Marshall County
President McKinies Returns to Washington to Address Congress
President McKinies has returned to Washington and will stay in the capital during the coming session of Congress. While Bryan traveled the country, the president worked on portions of his annual message to Congress, with a lengthsier document expected this year.
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McKinies
Washington
Congress
Bryan
Wiel Wil Bea
Phimik egitiog Day Aims for Progress and Prosperity
The article notes a national push for progress and unity through Phimik egitiog Day. It highlights honors to dedication and broad support for continued prosperity and protection of freedoms.
Ash Expert Named as Republican Ally by Fishermen
The piece praises Nat Cohenef tT ochana as a capable, companionable figure whose heart is in the work, noting his time, thought, and money invested in his hobbies and his strong ties among fishermen, making him a popular and efficient oliver.
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Ash
Oliver
A Rising Young Orator in Marebull County
The Journal lauds attorney Jay Magoon as a rising Republican speaker who performed valiantly in the late campaign. He began with a county convention address and then traveled many miles over muddy roads, delivering numerous speeches that expanded his following and enhanced his reputation.
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Jay Magoon
Publc
Marebull County
Journal
German campaign bureau aids Yates ticket efforts
The article details a coordinated campaign structure with German language outreach distributing 80 000 copies of circulars, translations of speeches, and a German speakers' bureau. It covers transportation logistics, the Colored Bureau led by Capt Jordan Chavis, and various sub-bureaus handling workers, students, travelers, and merchants to boost support for McKinley and Yates.
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Judge Yates
Hfe
Jacksonville
Gov
Tanner
Charlotte Lademann
Transportation Dureau
Transportation Department
Chicago
James Pease
Robert B. Charles
William A. Davies
May L. Bransfield
Anna Gustafson
J. H. McGee
Mabelle Berry
R. M. Patterson
Woodmen Vote on Reserve Fund At December Meeting
The Woodmen order considers establishing a Reserve Fund with a December meeting deadline for each local camp to vote. No urgent need exists now, since eleven assessments have been paid this year, but future necessity prompts discussion and unified attendance. J M Kink entires.
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Henry Camp
Snd
J. M. Kink
Mark Twain on Football at Yale Princeton Contest
The excerpt praises football as a proving ground for leadership discipline and self control. It notes Samuel Clemens praising the Yale Princeton game as lively and vital, claiming the country is safe when young men show pluck and determination. It frames football as a school for responsible citizenship and future leadership.
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Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Mark
Sound Money Democrats Support Victory and Union
The text praises sound money Democrats in the Great War context, urging unity across parties for the Republic’s safety. It calls for Americans to stand by honest money and progressive Americanism, noting Western support and electoral victories as proof of the public will to maintain sovereignty and order until Congress settles island territory.
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The
Republic
America
Great West
Mystic Cure claims rapid relief for rheumatism
A period advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It asserts immediate relief and removal of the cause, noting the first dose often benefits, priced at 75 cents, available from J. E. Powell and FA Powell.
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J. TE
FA. Powell
Annual Meeting of Illinois State Horticultural Society in Champaign
The 45th Annual Convention of the Illinois State Horticultural Society will be held in the new Agricultural building at the University of Illinois in Champaign on Dec 11 12 and 18. Attendees should notify the secretary to learn travel rates. The program includes practical and scientific talks on pruning orchards fruit growing forestry apple cultivation and more with delegates from other states. A large fruit and vegetable display and new horticultural tools will be featured. For schedules, contact Secretary I L Breant Princeton IL.
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Illinois State Horticultural Society
Champaign
University of Inois
Wate
Dept of Agricultures
A.V. Schermerharn
A. M. Augustine
Chur A. Keffer
University ,Tennessee
Waithiameon
Kk. BR Goff
University of Wisconsin
J.C. Bhates
J Wo Lloyd
Tne
Ro Breant
Princeton
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief
A patent remedy claim says Belletum Six Hours cures distressing kidney and bladder diseases in six hours. It asserts quick relief from back pain and water retention in men and women and advertises Dr Powell's drug store as the source.
Illinois Odd Fellows hold 68th annual session in Springfield
The Odd Fellows of Illinois schedule their 68th annual session in Springfield begun November 20 at the State House Representatives hall for the Grand Lodge. The Grand Encampment meets in the Senate chamber with a public reception. The Rebekah assembly holds its 16th annual session on November 28 with degree work at Central Masonic Hall. The Veteran Odd Fellows plan their eleventh annual session during the same week.
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Odd Fellows of
Hlinois
Springfield
Grand Lodge
Representatives Hall
State House
Illinois
Svill
Senate Chamber
Rebekah Assembly
Rebekah
Mncasi¢ Hall
Veteran Odd Fellows Association
Porto Rican in New York Seeks Vote Citizenship Ruling
A Porto Rican resident applied to New York registration officers to have his name placed on the registration list to vote in the upcoming election. He claimed citizenship under the treaty with Spain, while Justice Freedman upheld that Porto Ricans have no voting right until Congress acts. The case drew partisan critique of Democratic platform positions and constitutional interpretation.
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McKinley
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
Lincoln
Grant
John Quincy Adams
Martin van Buren
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Harrigan
Clevellindt
Conkling
Blaine
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Tor. Hive
United States
Mundanius
Justice Freedman
Supreme Court
Wihaden
Spulz
Congress
Feedman
Wilen
Freedman
Democratic National Platform
Spain
Fast Mail Train Put Into Service By Illinois Route
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy adds a new daily fast mail train for government use. It operates at 3:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. to Council Bluffs, with a Chicago to Lincoln connection via Omaha and the North Pacific route through Billings, Montana. The service includes a passenger coach and aims to quicken Chicago to Council Bluffs Omaha and Lincoln travel.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railroad
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Foxpress
North Pacific
Billings
Montana
Omaha
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