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Newspaper

Lanark Gazette

Location

Lanark, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1896

Page

2

McKinley era politics and 1900s election sentiment

Opinion notes attack protection, silver issue, and cabinet prospects as McKinley headlines frame a national shift. Mentions Bryan, Eckels, the Bimetallic Union backing silver, and looming inauguration logistics while predicting limited cabinet changes and continued Democratic jockeying. Also advertises home seekers excursions via Burlington Route with broad western and southern states listed.

Bimetallic Union Bryan Burlington Chicago, Burlington & Northern R. A Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska North Dakota New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma Territory South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Wirchala Wisconsin Wyoming Laman

Civil Service Reform Uplifts Food Inspection and Economy

Secretary Morton reports a fourth annual savings of over 2 million dollars from current appropriations and credits civil service improvements for efficiency. He urges a permanent director for bureaus and more universal meat and food inspections, detailing ante and post mortem checks, export trends, and calls to curb gratuitous seed and book distributions.

Washington Morton Treasury Civil Service United States Great Britain United Kingdom Department Glasgow England Department of Agriculture Congress

Ferris of the Great Wheel Dies at Mercy Hospital

George W. G. Ferris, designer of the Ferris wheel, died at Mercy hospital Pittsburg at 11 am from typhoid fever after a brief illness. Born Feb 14 1859 in Galesburg Illinois, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic and conceived the wheel in 1892. His wife joined him from Canton for his final moments.

Pittsburg George W. G. Ferris Mercy Hospital Canton Galesburg, Ill Rensselaer Polytechnic New York

Labor bodies adopt free silver resolution and elect officers

At East St Louis the Illinois Federation of Labor adopted a resolution by 47 to 10 urging free silver at 16 to 1 proposed by H H W Huff of Chicago. Officers elected: President Charles J Riefler Springfield. VP Jacob Tagelear Chicago. Secretary Treasurer Walter S Bush Peoria. Executive Committee Carl Manvon Chicago HW Austin East St Louis John Taylor Glen Carbon John H K Holmes Springfield Herman Libbing Quincy Millard Lind Bloomington John D Potter Peoria. K of L assembly added to the seventeenth plank a demand for free unlimited coinage at 16 to 1 regardless of other nations action. Session adjourned until today with reports pending.

Illinois Federation K. of L St. Leia Uiinola Federation of Labor East Et Loule H. H W. Huff Chicago Charles J. Riefler Springfield Jaco Tagelear Walter 8. Bush Peoria Tee Carl Manvon W. HW Austin East St. Louis John Taylor Glen Carbon John HK. Holmes Herman Libbing Quincy Millard Linyd Bloomington John D. Potter Bioominetof Rochester N. C Pub Hc

Princeton Triumph Over Yale and Harvard Rout

New York Nov 22 Princeton defeated Yale 24 to 6 on Manhattan field before about 35 000, in a soggy game notable for Yale’s failings in kicking rushing and defense. Earlier, Pennsylvania beat Harvard in a famous mud battle, the Quakers winning as the heavily praised effort from every player carried the day. Other items note Arbuckle’s death, a fatal stabbing in Hazleton, and various civic and national notices.

Princeton Yale Harvard New York Manhattan Tigers Sons of Bll New Haven Philadelphia Pennsylvania Stes. SoToMon Council of Jewish Women Hannah G. Solomon DeSola Canada

Illinois Supreme Court ruling on usury vs Missouri loan firm

Mount Vernon reports that the Illinois Supreme Court held a Missouri Savings and Loan company not under Illinois law is guilty of usury unless the appellant receives the benefit of Illinois statutes. The piece also covers confessions in a separate robbery case, legal actions in Jacksonville and Peoria, pest alerts to farmers, and state religious and political notes across Illinois and nearby states.

Mount Vernon Supreme Court Ths T. L Rhodes Missouri Savings and Loan Company Rhodes Miscourt Saving and Loan Missouri Springfield Christian Citizenship League Illinois Catholic Knights of America Decatur Ills J. Macken H. A. Pecher Chicago John Brennan International Sunday Observance League Seminary Township Fayette County Tils D. W. Seybert John Mulligan W. & W. Coal Company Braidwood Dis McKinley Illnoise Andrew Rising Galesburg Texas

History Of A Week Compendium Of 19th Century News

The week’s items cover political shifts including a woman suffrage amendment victory in Maho state, a Chicago grade crossing accident at Western Indiana, and Li Hung Chang’s steel rail orders to Carnegie. Reports include Judge Walker’s death, a Peoria county clerk candidate’s suicide, campaign fund figures from The New York World, Paris czar visit expenses, and a wave of labor, railway, and municipal notes across the United States.

Maho Acces Chicago Indiana David Martin Li Hung Chang Carnee Company Carnegie Company Japan Walker United States Fort Smith Ark James Hannaford Peoria County New York World Boston Art Commission Public Library MacMonniew Bacchante Judge Kohler Masellon Hallie Railway Brotherhoods Joseph H. Manley Woman's Republican League Brooklyn William McKinley

Weyler recalled as heat and fear grip Havana

A World dispatch reports General Weyler arrived in Havana aboard the Legazpi from New York and, amid rumors of Maceo placing a price on his head, fled Havana in hot haste. Cuban leaders claim Weyler fears an attack and recall is urged by Spanish officials angered by his tactics. In Havana, Cuban sentiment welcomes potential policy shifts. A second dispatch notes Competitor prisoners tried by court martial at La Cabana, despite Consul General Lee’s protest, with little defense for Americans and possible executions.

New York Maximo Gomez Gomez Havana Cerneral Weyler Legagoi Mattel Navy Jacksonville Flasuya Hasvara Weyler Maceo Congress Lee Wavana Fortress la Cabana Mavana Naval Court Olney Melton United States Springer Maza Vedia George Ferran Fernandez Monzon Laborde Pinar del Rio Saul Africa

Francis Wilson meets Yonkers Hawkshaw in Andrus case

Francis Wilson an entertainer from Yonkers recalls meeting Yonkers police chief during the Andrus bomb inquiry. He and a friend visited HQ to view bomb fragments and the destroyed desk beneath an explosion site as reporters looked on. The tale captures press, police and public interest in a late 19th century era crime moment.

Francis Wilson Yonkers Hawkshaw Andrus Wilson Mount Vernon New York Captain Mangin

Cured of Paralysis and a Doctor's Pill Revival

In Indianapolis Carlos F. Shepard a grain broker at IL B Kinney recounted his paralysis battle starting August 17 1895. After reading Williams Pink Pills testimonials he began treatment and regained mobility using a cane then walking unaided on level ground. He praises the pills for restoring activity and plans to continue their use, sharing his recovery with fellow sufferers.

Indianapolis Carlos F. Shepard House of Board of Trade Shepard Mr. Shepard Willian Indianapolis News East Ohio Street Indiana Illinois Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company Schenectady M.Y

Mrs McKinley’s Domestic Role At White House

The Chicago Tribune reports Mrs. McKinley will handle White House duties with her usual tact and endurance despite illness. Her companion Mrs. Heistand aids with visitors, and the couple may relocate to Washington after inauguration. Also notes crime measurement ideas, horse driving records, and a Georgia family’s Christmas bet.

McKinleys Columbus Heistand Ohio National Guard Major McKinley Canton McKinley Washington White House Chicago Tribune

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