McKinley Reaches St Louis for Warm Welcome
President McKinley was met by thousands in St Louis on arrival, speaking at the Merchants' Exchange and at the Exposition Building. He thanked supporters, recalled past visits, and urged unity as the nation guards its restored union. He then traveled to Chicago for the peace jubilee and a cordial public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Louis
McKin‘rey
St. ‘Louis
Gheers
Merchants’ Exchange
Evenboy
St. Louis
Francis
Chicago
St. Louis Exposition
United States
Ife
University of Chicago
William McKinley
Lowe
Kent Theater
Harper
Hodd of
Auditorium Hotel
University
Weekly War History: US forces in Cuba and Puerto Rico notes
A history page tracks US occupation moves in Cuba with troops at Manzanillo and plans to govern the island starting December 1. It also notes naval reports, command reassignments, and dates for San Juan and Puerto Rico transitions, with actions by Dewey and Gen. Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col Young
United States Service
Fort. Sheridan
Lee
Army of Occupation
Cuba
West Virginia
Union
Manzanillo
Ita Intend
United States
Havana
Santiago
Sampson
Timeis
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Oregon
Iowa
New York
Washington
Vermont
Congress
Dewey
E. V. Walsh
Missouri Volunteers
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Spain
America
Brooke
War Department
Bodin
Francin V. Greene
Fitzhugh Lee
Nebraska
Col. Bryan
Joseph P. McIntyre
Naval Service
Puert Rico Celebrations Mark Surrender and Flag Rise
The Oct 10 and Oct 19 reports describe Puerto Rico’s surrender ceremonies, flag raising in San Juan, and remarks by Gen Henry and Alcalde. Attendees include Rear Admiral Schley, Gen Gordon, and Senor Munoz Rivera. Fort Morro and Fort Christobal fired salutes as the stars and stripes were unfurled.
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Ponce
Puerto Rico
Gen. Henry
Henry
San Juan
de Puerto Rico
Fifth Artillery
Schiey
Gordon
Fort Morro
Maj
Dean
Lieut
Castle
Brooke
Fort San Cristobal
United States Revenue Tutter
Senor Munoz Rivera
Autonomist Council of Secretaries
Enalyn King
Intendencia
United States Evacuation Commission
Washington
United States
Madrid
Paris
Congress
Local notes mention visits and family news across towns
Mra Margaret Beckwith of Streator visits friends in town. Patrons await Peace Jubilee crowds in Chicago. Williams milk wagon cuts trips to morning calls only. Real estate dealer R Kinnear sells Patrick Harney's First street house to Wexander Daniels of Camp Grove. Various messages include a Kenderville funeral, a brother’s death, and community remarks on peanuts, Hedding College life, and local social events.
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Margaret Beckwith
Streator
Citz
Chicago
Williams
Ir R.kinnear
Patrick Harney
First Street
Wexander Daniels
Camp Grove
Win P Bush
Kenderville
Ind
Mr Bush
Folka
Herhine
Prica
Dr Powell
Horace Hutchins
Adam Brown
Charles Worthington
Hedding College
Walter James
Sparland
la Prairie
Lulu
Floyd Monier
Whitefield
Mra Stowell
Coounty
Stowell
Mra Marle Tiffany
Samuel Tomes
J W Oulton
Los Angeles
California
Henry
J D Mon Vicker
San Diego
Misa Jessie
Oulton Wan Wall
Bradford Republican
Galesburg
Harry
Carrie
Mr Weeks
Weeks
Atantor
Bradford
Citizenship by soil under treaties noted in debates
The department notes that international law could grant American citizenship to residents of territories like Puerto Rico if a cession treaty is silent on the subject. It cites New Mexico where citizenship was given by treaty provisions, arguing changes with the soil.
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United States
Puerto Rico
Alcalde
Department
New Mexico
Free book offers remedies for many diseases
A call to readers promises a free comprehensive book on electricity’s use in treating numerous ailments from facial eruptions to paralysis. The offer includes a limited time deal on the McIntosh Family Faradio Battery at a quarter off the lowest net price, with claims of relief and life-saving potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
Battery & Optical Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ill
Funeral for George Weider Held at Minonk
The funeral for George Weider was held at his in law's home in Minonk with Rev Fr Finn officiating. Mourners heard prayers as the widow and family received sympathy. Mass followed at St Joseph's Church after a large procession to the German Catholic cemetery. Weider left a wife and three children and held life insurance with the Modern Woodmen. He had lived in Minonk about 14 years and planned to move to Sun Down when illness struck.
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George Weider
John Koch
Finn
Minonk
I. Koehler
Maggie Hendersons
Dail Manski
Mra Helder
Edoa
Hiddopy
Hid
Haddon
Teider
Emil Manski
Chicago
George Merdian
Vancouver
Wash
Andrew Holm
Indianapolis
Woolman
Minonk Lodge
Gronian
James W. Ish
Sandwich
Henry
John Raw
BD. Kenyon
J. Cassen
John Squires
A. Meyerhoffen
A. Humphrey
Familly
Franck Krenz
James Hartley
Frank Baer
J. J. Horry
H. Yaeger
Frank Yanowiebki
Mr Heider
Suniwloh
St Joseph's Church
Putnam County Circuit Court Foreclosure and Divorce Docket
Putnam County circuit court convenes next Monday at Hennepin. The docket includes foreclosures on various estates and partitions, assumpsit and garnishments, multiple divorces, an indictment for keeping a gambling house, and several boundary and highway matters. Names include Caspar Hal, Nelson Cofold, John Leech, Willam Henderson, and Henry Casson among others.
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Putnam County Circuit Court
Hennepin
Swan Lake Club
Caspar Hal
Bleib
Purvianos Et al
Buel Institute
Putnam County Agricultural Society
Ken Martin
Catharine
Lehman Et al
Henry Heinzerling
Jacob Kart
William Baxter
Joseph Hercer
Thos Williams
Charles Neeve
Michael J Keegan
Bet Frankey
James Haner
Bill
Bureau County
Joel W .Hopking
William JM Eddy
Aniettitle
Houry Ream
Nelson
John W Leech
Wilson Moore
Garside
Gao E Garside
Justice of Peace
Jerry Bock
James L Patterson
Assumpelt
Castendyck Bros
Nelson Opfold
Helrick Bossenberger
Abram Poo
Aaron Whitaker
Ilizabet
Liver Cure Claim Advertises Herbine Remedy
An old advert promises a liver tonic named Herbine cures for liver and bowel disorders plus digestive symptoms. It claims blood poisoning from liver failure and offers a free trial and bottles at Dr Powell's for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell's
Reception for Troop 1a in Lacon honors dead comrade
Capt Fort hosts a two day event in Lacon after Troop 1a's return from service. Spencer's band plays at the Court House yard and Army Hall. A graveside ceremony at Mason cemetery honors Carl Sorenson with prayers and benediction. New officers are elected for Troop L and a monument fund is organized. The public celebration continues with a Rose's Hotel supper, a Spencer concert, stereopticon views, and a lively dance.
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Lroof KL
RB. Fort
Lacon
Spéncér
Peoria
Court House
Army Hall
Old Comrades
Sons of Veterans
Ling
Lason Cemetery
Spencer
H.J. Deane
Carl Sorenson
CAP. R. B. Fort
Ray Murray
M. BE. Church of Lucan
Rey Murray
Raymond Bane
Chas Griffin
Wenona
Len Wescott
Chillicothe
Capt Fort
Jacob Noll
Henry
Chas Brown
Cook Garret
Lucan
Walter Downey
Claude Cartwright
Sparlend
Ohas Griffin
Wenone
Rose’s
Adie
United States
Senator Fort
Marshall County
Woman's Club Meeting Discusses Literature Program
The Woman's Club met Monday October 17 with Miss Clara Hutchins presiding. President Mrs Mary L Hillabrand led a well attended session despite bad weather. The program, organized by Miss Hutchins, featured music by Evelyn B Jones and a Spain in the XV century paper read by Miss Hutchins in Mrs Bell Potter's absence.
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Woman's Usude
Clara Hutchins
Mary L. Hillabrand
Miss Hutchins
Nevin
Mra Evelyn B. Jones
Spain
Mra Bell Potter
Hutchins
Margaret N. White
Mesh Blst
Susan A Clift
Lofty ‘Clover
Ballard's Buon Liniment Noted For Wounds And Sores
An advertisement touts Ballard's Buon Liniment as effective for fresh wounds on humans or inanimate objects and for slow healing horse sores. It lists price 2 cents and 60 cents and is endorsed by Dr Powell.
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Ballard
Price
Powell
Carnival souvenir and Rocky Mountain News prints
A Denver crowd preserves a Carnival memory with floats and colors. The item includes a keepsake of the procession and a sample of the art preservative, plus copies of the Rocky Mountain News carnival description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Revival of old fashions inspires Cholera remedy promotion
Old fashions in dress may be revived but no old-fashioned medicine can replace Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clhamberlain
Powell
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McKinley
Apt. McWilliams
Andi Koricm
Weekly War History
Bumner
Blanco
Luzon
Aguinaldo
South
Sagasta
Society
Army of
Santingo de Cuba
Soniet
Maximo Gomez
Chie
Snete
Rojas
M. i
MicKinley
sJefterson
Pliner
Col. Waring
C. H. Ernat
Itam
Macias
Camerriam
San Francisco
Senator
Manila
Illinois
Regimenta
San, Juan
Ham
Otis L. Thisher
A W Hopkins
Patrick Dore
David L ‘Travis
Burrit
Travis
Archibald L Travis
Carl Dailt
Nelson Cofoid
John Gallaher
John Molnany
Casson
Admr
Henry Casson
Mus Ipa
A. Lez
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