Named for Congress North Central States aspirants and addresses
A long ledger of congressional nominees across districts in Illinois Iowa Indiana and neighboring states with Republicans Democrats Populists and Prohibitionists named for each district. The list notes districts leaders cities and candidates such as Lorimer Hannah Cannon Cannon and Kellogg among many others in a dense directory of potential officeholders.
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North Central States
People's Party
Congress
North Central District
Allinois
J. Frank Aldrich
Chisago
McComas
Max Dembussky
Demorat
Sacond
William Lorimer
Repuub-ican
Chicago
John %.Waite
Chiago
J. J. Hourakan
John H. Hana
John K. Hannah
Lawrence McGann
J. Wpickens
G. Pixon
Julius 8. Goldzier
TL. W. Rogers
Edward D. Cook
George D. Foss
Henry D.lloyd
J. Rk
Highth
A. J. Hopkins
Republicas
Aurora
Lewis Steward
Pamocrat
Rang
K. R. Hitt
Republias
Mount Morris
D. I. Thompson
Freeport
James Lament
Prohibitioniat
Ockford
Venth
David W. Afevullonah
Peoria
William EB. Deberling
Harries Wilijan
G. Egaleston
Truman Plant
B. F. Starsh
Warsaw
Fi Hersehy Yupullatil
NBL Darnett Profhlifonsati
Finis Downing
Rinaker
Carlinville
PB. Brout
William M. Epringer
Epringfeld
James M. Connolly
Epublicaan
Sprigfeld
A. F. Amith
Decatur
James A Crawford
Bpringfiald
Hillaboro
Frederick Remann
G. A. Foner
People
John Westin
Democrats
Raat
Louias Henry
Atethit
James Fawyer
Maghcville
Giulia A. Hires
Hla
Wiliam J. Trova
Popiwlle
Morag
Fhira Diattict
H. MM. Atockulager
Denaerat
Corydon
Roberg J. Tracewell
Republian
Carpidont Vraneds
M. Garriett
Ponts
Patie
York
Katatie P. Phrinner
Biountavitle
Berenth Pletricik
Whiam BP
Pyoom
Demaornél
Grawfordaville
Georges W. Farris
Thepublicans
Perre Haute
Merton
Rankin Populist
Parre Hance
A.W. Fackmian
Ueodt- Titonist
Crawfordahille
tHatriet
Frank Flater
Republicany
Williamaport
Alonais
Tierkbardé Populiak
Democrat
Thoren
Orleb
Slump in Georgia governorship and Populist gains noted
Official returns from Wednesday elections indicate Populist strength in Georgia with gains in many counties. Governor Atkinson’s margin may shrink to about 1,000 votes. Democratic strength appears eroding as Populists gain in most counties, while national issues influence state returns. Also, a Mint Director’s notice lists new foreign coin valuations and updated duty details.
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Jiotarna
Khovwig Papin’ Gaines Sisty
Georsia Lagtalatues
Congressonal Distrita Ofisorgia
W.oy. Atkinson
Dar Giuly
Northen
Pemcerais da Netelaim
Ruin at Little Rock Commercial Center Wrecked
A terrible windstorm swept Little Rock Arkansas Tuesday night causing death and destruction. Main street and surrounding blocks suffered near total wreckage with roofs torn off, telegraph poles downed, and heavy rain. The penitentiary and insane asylum buildings were demolished as convicts and patients suffered injuries or escaped. Several fatalities were reported and many inmates unaccounted for.
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Little Rock
Art
Ttde
Main
Markham
Center
Cumberland
State Penitentiary
Sunnyside Plantation
Insane Asylum
Weather Favors Crops Across Midwestern States
A Weather Bureau report notes favorable conditions for crop gathering and farming across Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, and more. Winter wheat, pastures, and corn are thriving. frosts threaten southern areas but no major damage reported. Cotton picking advances. tropical storms interrupted some harvests in the Carolinas and Georgia Florida region.
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United States
Missouri
Virgis
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ohio
Sentuery
Tonnones
Arkansas
Carolinas
Porttone
Georgia
Florida
Teporta
South Carolina
Texas
Alabama
Arkanada
Minnesioni
North Carolina
Frosta
Kentucky
Meadawa
Wobraske
Michigan
Timber salvage urged for Wisconsin burn district lands
A Wisconsin timber owner visiting New York says extensive cutting and water transport of logs near Tinckn oy and Phillins is needed this fall and winter to save stumpage. He warns charred trunks and wood worms threaten, and kerosene-like fires damaged riverside trees. Cornell University may buy stumpage, risking a potential loss of about $1,000,000.
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Wisconel
Wisconsin
New York City
Tinckn Oy
Phillins
Cornell University
Fire-Wrecked District Describes Vast Charred Wastes
An observer recalls riding through a burned region where no greenery remains. The speaker notes a thirty mile wide by hundreds of miles long area scorched, with a light loss expected for the university, and a statement about timmer being cub this winter.
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University
Timmer
General Wesley Merritt to Likely Command After Miles
Gen Wesley Merritt, born New York City, is regarded to assume command of Governors inland when Gen Miles leaves Washington or after Maj Gen Schofield steps down. Merritt’s long career includes Dragoon service, 1865 brevet promotions to brigadier and major general, frontier duty, and tenure at West Point before serving in the West.
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Joland
Wesley Merritt
Miles Oes
Washington
Schofield
Merritt
New York City
Mebeitt Military Academy
Dragoons
West Point
West
Monument Dedication Honors Grand Army Founder in Rose Hill
A large national gathering in Watersburg Illinois marked the dedication of a monument to Dr Stephenson founder of the Grand Army of the Republic. Leaders from across the nation attended with meals served on the green and speeches praising his life and work.
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Grand Army
Dr. Stephenson
Stephenson
Rose Hill Cemetery
Watersburg
Ill
BE. F. Stephenson
Grand Army of the Republic
Lewler
Rockford
Jones
Gan. BK
Qgleaby
John A. McClernand
James A Connolly
N. W. Brannon
RRGC
Gibba
Tamanol
D. J. Block
Weaver
Fred Wilkincon
Relbsatie
Bloomington
Orpaorzation
Hix
Ore Hi
Acre
MaDowell
Order
Lawler
Wea
Jamaria
Dick" Ugleedy
Conngily
Charged with Cowardice. Admiral Ting Demoted
The Chinese naval officer Admiral Ting, former commander of the North Squadron, has been removed from his post and stripped of rank and insignia for cowardice and incompetence. Previously a lieutenant to Li Hongzhang, Ting rose from brigadier general of land forces to admiral without training. Age between 40 and 60, described as tall with a commanding presence.
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Lambcal Ting Ramorert
Morelia
Ting
The-Temm
Bia
Admiral Ting
Atl
Topeka Women Plan Reform Garment Rallies
A hundred Topeka women vow to wear a reform costume of Turkish trousers with a skirt over and cloth loggins. They aim to organize relief squads to cover the streets all day, making the reform visible to the community.
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Topeka
Kan
Fatal Detroit Fire at Keenan and Jaho Furniture Store
Fire in Detroit destroyed a five story furniture store showroom after smoke and flames swept through the basement shipping room and up the elevator shaft. Six men died and about a score were injured as workers and bystanders fled. the building and stock were ruined and later collapsed onto Woodward Avenue, with total losses estimated at 260000, fully insured.
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Benpesth
Euipa
Keenan Cs Jaho
Letroit
Lyponm Miewsz
H Doxoasux
Chemical
Brofarno Dey
Pipaman
Jahn
Agel
Yrmenron A. Evasey
Grace Hospital
Miee BaLo
Pipeman
Toei CumMinas
Woodward Avenue
Dyell
Will Victoria Abdicate Rumor Shakes London
A London letter claims Queen Victoria may abdicate on November amid rheumatic gout. It suggests Edward VII could be proclaimed monarch as Victoria nears 74, with November 6 also marking Lord Mayor pageant in London. Other brief items note suicides, kidnapping, and political results in Australia and Canada.
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London
Victoria
Guean Victora
Goca
Saia
Prince of Wales
Edward VI
Queen Victoria
Marers Way
Tenden
Hansa
Iat
Sig
Grizzly Ark Visitors At Laclede Hotel
A tall, rough man from Red Dog Arkansas and his son arrive at the Laclede rotunda seeking cheap lodging. Col. Pritchard quotes a room rate of five dollars a day, and meals are listed as breakfast 7 to 10, dinner 12:30 to 2, supper 4 to 9. The visitors lament they won’t have time for sightseeing due to eating.
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Ken
Laclede Rotunda
Col. ‘Fom Pritchara
Saya
St. Louis Republc
Red Dog
Ark
Col. Pritchard
Bill
Cole Pritchard
Hed Dov
Billy
Bil
Oathin
Remarkable Hen Emerges Alive After Four Months Buried
A Philadelphia Call report recounts Satem S. J. narrating a tale of a hen buried under bales for about four months near Bare. The witness claims to have stood on the ground and observed the recovery. The hen, weak at first, drank water for hours and began to recover, with feather sheds indicating time buried.
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Satem
S. J
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Salem
Fear
Ben
Philadelphia
The Hotel Clerk's Whiarte
A chaotic hotel scene shows a loud gang shouting at the counter and clerks seeking order. A young man unfamiliar with the routine tries to send a note to Stre Ferguson's pacer while a clerk signals with a whistle. The exchange reveals odd conduct and humor in a bustling hotel lobby.
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Pont
Clark
Stre
Ferguson
Aml
Panic safety tips and marking for identification in travel
The article urges keeping panic and personal data clearly marked, carrying address details, and facially identifying marks to aid recognition after accidents. It notes the value of clothing labels and stitched letters for identification, cites steamer Essex reports of flying fish in the Rappahannon River region, and mentions rapid pursuit by dolphins amid uncertain fish wing behavior.
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Wenarn Tage
Lfe
St. Louis Republic
Essex
Rappahanock River
Virginia
Ain
Also Mentioned on This Page
William F. MecNagny
Columbia City
D. Leighép
Henri Hean
James B. Graham
Fort Ware
Freeman Ieily
Waterless
Lewellyn Warner
Goshen
L. W. Toyce
J. W. Purest
Charica Lt
Taft
Secoh Bromowell
Aidit
Pferendos C. Barton
Dem
Wapakoneta
W. . Davies
Repoabligan
Sidneyy Teseph A White
Papaliat
Lima
G.C. Pader
Prouisitionist
Demberton Firth Wietrich
Tom B. Snoek
Memon F
FE. Dariettepublican
Vendine
Dietrich
George W. Huck
Batavia
Doeeph
Stevens
Charian W. Prise
Vepaliah
Dietsch—tiserae
W. Wiirnen
Remilican
B.S. Thomypnow
Luther
Strong
Kenfeon
Jamea
Ronthard Mopah
Oan
Tuledo
Fearea Candee
Tulado
fPenth
Lucien T. Fenton
Winchester
John. H. Cobb
Wellaton
IK. Amlintosh
Prohibitionial
Ironton
Fleventh
Charles GF
Itascenor
Republcam
Athena
Criawford
Proplea
New Atraitagirls
Tereith Terriet
Doseph FH
Cnathwaite
Deneer
Hk. Watson
Columbus
W. TM. Haines
Fremont
Aniath Ribeg
Mfarion
Heaton G. Young
Pourteenth
Waooehersow
Kighraenti Tistriat
Th. W. Taylor
Mepauhifenn
B. Rat
Cantona T
Opuliaky
Masallion
Freos i. Brosins
Vrahivittontet
Albanes
Mineteenth
Northwey Mfenublican WdeXeysem
Henry Apthorp
Tian Ty Reach
Geveland
Tiarrington
John Detrecrat
Thatrid Thomas
Dehneon
Clavinand
Therlora BE
Barton Republicag
Cleveland
George A. Grant
Sleaveland
Pirsh
M. Clark
Republicgo
Keokuk
W. A. Dackworth
Keogangna
James OG
Aeboe
Water
Econd Distriet
Welter I
John A. T. Hall
Des Moines
I. J. Bancroft
Industrial
Dog Moines
Democrata
William EH. Hephure
Republcan
Clatinds
Frank Q. Stuart
A. L. Hager
Greenfield
James B. Weaver iPeople
Democrati
Kenry A. Cooper
Racine
J. Doolittle
Kamilton Utoy
A. &. Kaye
Broadhead
Andrew Kull
Walworth Fe
Charles Barwin
Maraville
Edward Battering
John J. Button
Jylambos
Joseph W. Debcock
Necedad
M. Kntt
J. A. Martin
Theobald Otjen
Milwaukees
Henny Smith
H. Hlank
Barney
West Bend
Fred Greenriz
Sheboygan
Wells
Fond de Lac
A Cook
Neenahi-Riley
John Hols
Durand
Levi T. Grifin Memgersth
Detroit
Juin 8
Cortine
James Il Doon Ueber
Thon
B. Barkworth
Jackson
G. A. Bosalding i
Samual L. Gilbenrne
Bh. Wilcox
Pontiac
Soventh
Carlton
Horace G. Snorer
Pork Austin
William
Linton
Nowland Connor
Pemoorst
P. Bishop
Repubifcart
Lutington
Rivanga
Bpemocrat
Pentwater
Crompepublicant
Bay City
Churchill
Alpena
Jobo Avery
Greenville
Twelfth Titrici
Bamual Blepbheuson
EtepabHcan
Menemines
Mela
Oran
Firat Uistrict
Lincoln
A. H. Weir
David
Mercer
Omaha
James F. Nerd Demgaratl
D. Clem Weaver
Rev
Woodberry
Probuitioniat
Oras
D. Bmelkleichn
G. H. Thomas
Deracead
Bebuster
I. M. Deving
Wiliam EB. Andrews
Hantines
Hiath Thatsick
Omer Donghertz
Rensblean
Oealala
Bogth Dakota
John A. Fokler
Repnaileag
Fasticion
Huron
Relay
Vlandrean
Gambis
Republican
Yankton
Eaberk F
Ancle Sam
Mint
Secr
Avg
Advara
Hollval
Shanehal Tael
Hiwlkwan Tant
Cohina
Tien Trin Tae
China
Tera
Colamiia
Sucre
Benarter
Tretia Yrnot
Japan
Per Lahle
Ruasit
Mahbai
Tripen
Cnina
Tien Tsin
Che Footnals
Torovern
Great Britain
Farma
Epey Tier Admiral Tirg
Stes. Wuoinctiester
S. 5
Winchester Arms Company
Guthrie
Getn Vores
New Magland College
Sirty Evoptoyes
Erictiots
Wallace Socurnatfelt
Akron
Feaswk
Tannoren
Delphos
Beleklayers
Prion
Anderson
Austraia
Bath
Jet
Buosrseax
Sullivan
Marin
Charivari
Quan Viet A
Whiarte
Flying Fish
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