Altgeld Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage at Joliet Meeting
John P. Altgeld, noted Democrat and former Illinois governor, collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage after addressing a pre-Boer meeting in Joliet. He remained unconscious for seven hours before passing away. He was praised as a true reformer and champion of the people by admirers who noted his humble, self-made rise from farmer boy to statesman.
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Joliet
Ill
John P. Altgeld
Mr. Altgeld
Ilinois
Nee
Kay
I. J. Kav Manian
Saratoga Springs
Guy
Hasxa
Funston Attacks Drafted Soldiers and Advocates Hangings
The Chicago visit features Fred Funston railing at alleged American petitioners and praising harsh justice for deserters from the Ninth Cavalry. The remarks contrast with praise for John P. Altgeld, noted for supporting a suffering people.
Irish Leader Mavos Gonne Mobilizes in France
Mavos Gonne, described as a handsome Irish leader, is organizing battalions in France to wage war on Great Britain when ripe. The piece backs Irish freedom and suggests her time may be near.
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Mavos Gonne
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Letter from Salt Lake City urges reform and socialism
An 1902 letter from Salt Lake City praises The Agitator and Jo McDill, commends Capt. Geo. A. Smith, and argues for universal suffrage, worker rights, and cooperative socialism as the path to liberty and prosperity. The writer cites Washington, independence, and history to defend radical reform while urging vigilance and solidarity among producers. The piece ends with a closing appeal to listen to D. Cary.
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Jo McDill
Capt
Geo. A. Smith
Colony
Anderson County
Kansas
Washington
Colonies
Patrick Henry
Assembly of
Virginia
Court-House
Philadelphia
Rome
Cooperative Commonwealth
D. Cary
All Democrats Like the Late John P Altgeld
A compact political jab notes that no true Populist objects to joining the Democratic fold, citing John P Altgeld as a reference point and hinting at party realignments.
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John P. Altgeld
Republicans Renominate J. D. Bowersock for Congress
The Republicans of the Second district have re nominated J. D. Bowersock for congress.
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J. D. Bowersock
Bribery Critique From Judge Tuthill in Chicago Speech
Judge Tuthill told Social Economics Club that a rich director who bribes an alderman is a greater criminal than the alderman who accepts. He argued directors act for greed, not need, and their temptation corrupts poorer officials, creating inconceivable wrongdoing.
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Judge Tuthill
Chicago
Social Economics Club
Teachers Meet at Westphalia in Evening Session
Anderton County teachers gathered in Westphalia for a regular meeting on Saturday. Attendees included Prof. Ooo and Prof. L R Meletlin, Miss McCoole, Wu Studebaker, Blanche and Stella Wallace, W H Price, Mia, Mary Roulley, Nelly Griffith, Mary Smith, Winifred Day, Kila Kennedy, Grant Hill, and many others. Papers on Standards of Idolation, Literature in the Common Schools, and Shakespeare's Women were presented, with singing, recitations, and an evening talk by Manford Schoonover. The group praised the hospitality of Westphalia and pledged support for public education.
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Anderton County
Acdoohiown
Westphalia
Ooo
Miss McCoole
L. R. Meletlin
Prof. Bakr
Wu. Studebaker
Blanche Wallace
Stella Wallace
W. H. Price
Mia
L. B. Price
Stella Snyder
Nelly Griffith
Mary Roulley
Mary Smith
Winifred Day
Kila Kennedy
GB. Jiawellin
Grant Hill
Manford Schoonover
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the Garnett, Kan
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Altgeld
England
South Africa
Josy P. Altgeld
Joliet, Ill
Funston
Fred Funston
Ninth Cavalry
Congress
Salt Lake City
Utan
Opera House
Carpenter
Siena
Aio Vadis
Vasus
Auroche
Prinethite
RED Light Cafe
South Side
DR. Kay
Family
B. J. Kay Medical Co
N. Y
W. J. Lane
Garnett, Kansas
J Biber
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