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Newspaper

Lanark Gazette

Location

Lanark, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1896

Page

2

Governors nominate Mount after six ballots at party convention

The party convention finally nominated Mount for governor by a 743 to 251 vote with Griffin and Doxey as runners up. Hag gard Owen Dailey Scholta were chosen for lieutenant governor secretary of state and treasurer. Delegates and alternates named included Lew Wallace and George Knox among others. The convention adjourned after a long session ending at 6 o'clock this morning.

Mount Griffith Griffin Doxey W. L. Haggard Tippecanoe County W.D. Owen Cass A. C G. Dailey Boone Fred J. Scholta KW. Thompson Vigo County C. W. Fairbanks Marion F. M. Milliken Henry Lew Wallace Montgomery RK. T. McDonald Allen Hiram Brownlee Grant K. O. Hopkins Vanderburgh George L. Knox Marlin H. G. Thayer Marshall FR. Jones Henry Schultz Supreme Court Charles F. Remy D. M. Geeting Jefferson Thompson Shelby Jude W. B. Robinson Gibson W. J. Henley Rush

Democratic Convention Chooses Four At Large Delegates

The May 8 1888 Madison County report notes New Jersey and Tennessee conventions selecting four at large delegates to Chicago. James Smith Jr Rufus Blodgett Allan L McDermott and Albert Tallman named. Tennessee selects 3500 delegates for free silver stance with Harrrid Bate Carmack McConnell chosen for Chicago.

Cleveland Theston Chicago United States James Smith, Jr Essex County Rufus Blodgett Monmouth Allan L. McDermott Hudson Albert Tallman Gloucester Hussell Massachusetts Pattison Pennsylvania Nashville Tenn Tennessee Isham G. Harrid W. K Bate F. W. Carmack Memphis T. M. McConnell Chattanooga Robert Taylor

Ashland Fire Devours Shore Lumber Plant and Docks

A massive fire at the Shore Lumber complex near Ashland Wisconsin destroyed the Shore Mill, docks, and hundreds of millions of feet of timber. Losses include 12 billion feet of lumber debris and damage to related plants, with insured coverage varying and several outside parties owning timber. Eleven people reported missing or dead, and a broad economic impact hit workers and associated firms along the riverfront.

Astlandt Wamtann Wis Ashland Shore Mil Fiodat Tay Vulve Dupfors Durfoe Pharfoe North Wisconsin Lumber Company Hayward Wie Haynes Lumber Company Oflenta Ketehoi Linter Company Chicago Taernett Heynotd Superior Sawyer & Tuxbury Tonmwanda Silverthorne Woffate Charles Crogter J. F. von Downer Toter Kagerwen Dobn Nolander de Olwen Whe Ieake Hey Dey Aries Winn

Fatal accident and political notes from May reports

Report of a fatal X ray experiment accident near Fairfield Indiana where Charles Johnson and George Mineer died when molten gold spilled and engulfed them. Also details on a Spanish court martial for the Five in the American filibuster case and a Montana mining strike and Republican convention actions in May.

Roentgen St. Pawn May Charles Johnson George Mineer Fairfield Havasa Alfredo Labonte Elias Bedia William Gildea John Melton Kansas Teodoro Mata Madrid James Creelman New York World Frederick W. Lawrence New York Journal New York

Illinois News Roundup with Fires Deaths and Legal News

A long dispatch from Prairie State reports a gas explosion damaging Thomas & Co. building spilling injury across staff including Thomas Ballantine Journal editor and others. Other items cover Cody barber shop law upholding Sunday closing, Illinois crop notes and pests, fire losses at Peoria Wyomings, railroad foreclosures, murder on the Big Four, and assorted state notes with accidents and civic actions.

Protas Tia Ilosion Legee Thomas & Co AJ N Thomas Thomas Haliantine Lou Drake James Hirchin South Washington Thoms & Co Ginsa Jones Hrohm Trevor

Agree to differ on women delegates in Methodist policy

The Methodist Committee on Eligibility of Women reached a compromise allowing four women delegates to keep their seats but clarifying no victory and preserving future claims. The conference also proposed a constitutional amendment to require all general conference delegates to be over 25 and have five years of membership, with at least one ministerial and one lay delegate per conference. The amendment goes to annual conferences for a three-fourths vote and implies women may serve as lay delegates.

Indianapolis United States Republican Party Sul Wer William McKinley Ohio Indiana Harrison Iftel Methodist Committee On Cleveland Methodist General Conference General Conference Methodist Church

Fifty Osage Indians seek Keeley cure in Oklahoma amid other distress

A sprawling May 6 wire summary notes Fifty Osage Indians undergoing Keeley treatment in Oklahoma while Senator Stewart plans his daughter Iaabelle's wedding for May 15. It also reports Theodore R. Graham’s disappearance, a fatal shooting by Tit Culp in W Va, and various national events from telegraph damages to political conventions and crimes.

Keeley Oklahoma Stewart Iaabelle Francie J. Payson Theodore R. Graham Ile of Young, Smyth, Field & Co Philadelphia Beutcher St Ronceverte W. Via Mra. H. Kasthy Clara Spokane New York Federal Supreme Court South Dakota St. Paul May Plonver G. H. Lindland

Southbound land excursions and mining prospects advertised

An advertisement promotes Mobile & Ohio Railroad land and home seeker excursions to Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama on March 16 April 7 21 and May 7 1996 with one fare round trip and 80 day validity plus stop overs. It notes Cripple Creek mining boom with profits and listings for agents in St Louis Chicago Des Moines Detroit and other cities. Also references health products and political convention travel by Burlington Route.

South Mobile & Ohio Railroad Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Alabama St. Louis Union Station Alabama Land Development Company Henry Fonde Mobile Ali Mobile & Ohio Road W. R. Rowland Fourth St. St. Louis Charles Rudolph Marquette Building Chicago W, IL Harrison, Jr Fourth St. Des Moines M. Il Bahreer West

Senate and House Debates on River Bond Bill and Pension Moves

Congress floor activity covers river and harbor bill debates in both houses, with Santa Monica harbor paragraph contested by California senators. Votes show party splits on clerk hires during recess, pension measures advance, and confirmations including Maddox seat and district business.

Congress Wasainatos May Senate West Michigan Palmer Hil Caffrey Faulknor Gray Hill Cveat Court of Appeals House Pickler Cannon Appropriations Committee Dingley Monany Waaniseros Santa Monica Bay Cal California Southern Pacific Railway Dubois Allatick Wasnisetos Habor Hill Santa Morina Cala Frye District of Columbian Secretary of the Treasury Maddox Georgia

Chicago Record Aims At True Journalism Standard

A New York source lauds The Chicago Record for aligning with the ideal of journalistic integrity, noting its strong commitment and quality reporting across its pages. The praise positions the paper among leading American newspapers of the era.

America Chicago Record New York

Patent medicine claims and cautions from 19th century ads

The clumsy ad copy warns that many cough remedies contain opiates and may dry bronchial mucus leading to congestion while offering Beggs cherry Cough Syrup as a safer option. It also promotes Witch Hazel Salve for eczema and piles and touts One Minute Cough Cure as a quick relief product.

Joseph L Bidlack Wa Hogan

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