Four Prominent Men Testify on Illinois Appropriation
A series of statements highlights Hon. Geo. Rankin of Monmouth as chair of the Illinois House Appropriation Committee directing five to six million dollars. Rankin, a lifelong Illinois leader, held positions from city clerk to bank associations and fraternal offices, and authored letters endorsing Pepsin Syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
Hirots Odd Fellows
Geo
Monmouth
Illinois
Ilinois House of Representatives
Ilinois
The
Odd Fellows
Galesburg
Chicago
Pythias
Warren County
Harrison
Monmouth “Atlas-Republican
Illinois Banker's Life Insurance Association
1.C.C.F. Orphans’ Home of
Illinois National Guard
Warren County Fair Association
National Editorial Association
Springfield
Oldest Illinois House member backs reform and praises Syrup Pepsin
James H. Farrell of Chicago, veteran Illinois House member since 1887 and longtime Cook County Democratic leader, writes March 14 1901 praising Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for dyspepsia biliousness and headaches. The note highlights his prominent career and ongoing real estate work. Brown of Sparta, Illinois, later appointment as Clerk of the U.S. Court for the Southern District of Illinois, also lauds Syrup Pepsin as a household remedy based on varied experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Korf
Chicago
John R. Tanner
Ilinois National Guard
Col. Kerr
Conander
Board of West Parx Commissioners
Great West Side
Garfield
Douglas
Humbeld
Col. Kopf
Titneis House of Representatives
General Assembly
Springfield
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
James H. Farrell
Cook County
New York
van Wyck
Capt. Farrell
Illinois House of Representatives
Ilinois
Illinois
Farrell
Ill
Pepsin
Ames H. Farrell
Robert C.brown
Sparta
U.S
Knights of Pythias
the Elks and
Hederrodman
R. C. Brown
Senat
al District
Galdwell
Odd Tales From Kingston and Nearby
Ananias Ter choked to death in a Kingston restaurant after joking about luck while picking a chicken wishbone. In Pittsburg a plasterer sent a $25 conscience contribution to the school board, later recalled. In Cleveland a mother of 24 children pleads for her juvenile son Tony Kirschner to be returned from reform school.
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Kingston
N. Y
Ananias Ter
Williger
Olive Bridge
Catskills
Terwilliger
Pittsburg
Christopher Rose
McKeesport
Rose
Cleveland, O
Tony Kirschner
Tony
Kennedy
Richmond to build new church and heat with gas
Richmond plans a handsome Christian church to be completed within a year. Residents will weather the winter with natural gas as fuel after coal supplies proved unreliable. Business in town remains lively as cisterns run dry and rainfall stays scarce.
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Richmond
Ind
City Sees 15.38-Inch Deficit Since New Year
The city reports a year start deficit of 15.38 inches in precipitation. In November, 27 births were recorded with 33 deaths.
Bank Burglars Loot Williamsville Safe Then Escape
Robbers blew the Williamsville bank on Monday night securing cash and valuables before fleeing with $4,000 in cash 300 in jewelry and $100 in postage stamps. Simultaneously Chicago market notes show unsettled wheat and corn futures with various price quotes across commodities.
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Williamsville
Jim Corbett Prefers Stage Life Over Pugilism
James J. Corbett tells a SUN reporter in Denison that after his May contract ends he may address newspapers on topics beyond boxing. He says he enjoys the theater, began in New York, and rose from cafe work to Koster and Bial's. He performs extemporaneously and values natural delivery. Queen the English terrier is his loyal hotel companion.
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James J. Corbett
SUN
the Denison, Mon
New York City
Academy of Music
Woman's Theatrical League
Jim
Koster & Bial's
Philadelphia
Corbett
Is He Going After the Big Pugilists Again
A man recounts pursuing a New York fighter who had a woman in his possession. He describes confronting the tough, striking him, and later surrendering to police after taking the woman to safety. Corbett is reported in good health and popular in Indianapolis, plans to be at the Grand during the week.
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New York
Queen
Corbett
Indianapolis
Trust company seeks receiver for Interstate distilling plant
The Indiana trust company of Indianapolis filed suit in Vincennes seeking a receiver for Interstate distilling company. The plant is valued at 200000 dollars with a daily capacity of 3500 bushels of corn. The action caused a big sensation in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes, Ind
Indiana Trust Company
Indianapolis
Interstate Distilling Company
Daily Excursions on Chicago Lines to West Coast
Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line offer daily through first class Pullman and Tourist Sleeping Cars to California and Oregon. Personally conducted trips from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland depart Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lowest rates and shortest travel time. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent or W. B. Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Union Pacific and North-Western Line
California
Oregon
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Change in Schedule for C H D Ry Train No 25
Effective Sunday December 1, train No 25 of C H D Ry departs Indianapolis at 4 00 a m instead of 4 10 a m.
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Indianapolis
Hogs at Interstate Stock Yards Indianapolis
Receipts totaled 2,000 hogs with about 1,000 shipments. Prices ranged from 5.35 to 6.30 for common to good light hogs and 5.50 to 5.80 for medium and heavy mixed hogs, with several lines showing 5.65 to 5.99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Indianapolis
Genni
Cattle Hog and Sheep Quotations at Union Stockyards
At the Union Stockyards Indianapolis December 3 cattle receipts 1400 with varied bids for steer and heifer classes. Hogs receipts 30005 shipments 2000 with price ranges for heavy mixed light and pigs. Sheep receipts 509 shipments 400 with quotes for lambs and ewes and stockers flock forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Two Men Missing In Fatal Fire At J B King Co Plaster Mill
New York reports a blaze at the J B King company plaster mill likely killed two men named Robert Swanton and Morrison who have not been seen since the fire started. The incident follows the discovery of the mill fire and ongoing search for the missing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. B. King & Co
Robert Swanton
Morrison
Mixed vehicle and hay counts in dated record
Tixed, 2 car: No. 3 mixed, No. 4 mixed, 1 car, total, 7 cars. Cars-No. 2 white, 1 car, total, 1 car. Hay-No. timothy, 2 cars, total, 2 cars.
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Hay
Timothy
Commodity price list including poultry eggs and groceries
The page lists market prices for turkeys and fowls by weight, duck and goose prices, storage eggs and fresh eggs, various cheeses and butters, hides and tallow, coffees and packaged coffees with city prices, assorted sugars, flours, beans, molasses, rice, produce such as cabbage onions oranges lemons apples and canned goods. It also shows meats including hams bacon lard and sausage, oysters fish and game, and a broad array of chemicals and drugs with unit prices.
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Illinos
House OF Representatives
Pepsin Syrup Company
Dr. Galdwell
Geo. C. Rankin
Charles W. Koof
James
SY Orerest
Springfield, IL
Robert C. Brown
Chas. W. Eichrodt
Tinion Station
Henry J. Huder
E. Washington-st
Frank H. Carter
W.washington-St
Massachusetts
Muhl
Alabama
McLean Place
Eagle Pharmacy
Fletener
Hoshour
College-ave
Erdelmeyer & Son
Monticello, Ill
Reich
East and
McGarry
Sts
R. I. Eads & Co
Mass.ave
Delaware-st
A. Gable
Sixteenth-st. Wn
F. Werner
E. Tenth-st
Richmond Rumbies
Jim Corbett
Washington
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic States
Blythe
Indiana
Sandusky
Mat Buckland
Toledo
Cleveland
Lake Shore
California-Oregon
D. R.y
City Grain Market
Grocerilee
Java
Rio
Bourbon Santos
Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dillsworth’s
Gates
Cimax
Columbia
Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor
Ridgewood
H. P. Navy
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
Yver Dr
Jamaica
Florida
Pines
Matthews
Callifornia
Coal and Coke
Kingan & Co
Link
Baltimore
York
Heorle
Calan
Des
Castile
Jackson
Raymond O
Winifreda Wee
Kanawha En Ory
Luntig
Eens
Lee Beaceaee Brazil
Green County
Accee bNdiuna Lump
Saecee
Blossburg
Gees
Hocking Valley
Capitol M Institute
Middle West
Blanta
Ull Leuily
DR. Reinhart
Council OF Physician
Capitol Medical Institute
Stevenson Building
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