Illinois Democrats Nominate Ticket at Springfield Convention
The Illinois Democratic state convention nominated a full ticket led by John L. Bickering for supreme court clerk and Lawrence Springer as chairman. William Hopkins defeated Carter Harrison for state central committee chair, amid heated exchanges over platform planks including opposition to trusts, tariff reform, civil service, and Philippine policy. The platform denounces combines and endorses equal rights, free list for trust products, and municipal ownership with referendum.
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Springfeld
Aipreme
John L. Plexering
Springfield
George W. Diddleston
Chicago
Anson L. Alisa
Uillsboro
State University
Julia Aolmes Smith
LA. White
Urbana
S. S. Paxton
Mon Iworth
John My Water
Sullivan
John J. Hopkins
State -Central Committee
Carter J. Harrison
Chienzo
Hopking
Beapkins
Harrison
St. Nicholas Hotel
Erldleismis
Horrison
Campign
Hopkins
Hop
Ind Alour
Mhtlorio Fyne
Conventios
Sdlogine
Stringer
Cook County
Risa
Milford L
Danlap
Tooris
Luddlescon
Julin Cues
Coles County
Cuneo
Pennell
Morey
W. J. Bryan
Republicas
Bilik
Philippines
Cunha
McKinley
Dolin P. Alteent
Toad Stones and the Myth of Toadstones
Legends say toad stones originate from fossil fish teeth worn as protective rings against poison. The note traces the belief that toads eject jewels from their drain box, but in reality the method involved decapitating a batrachian as it swallows its breath.
Armour’s Gift To Workers Sparks Moral Inquiry
A New York Times note recalls TP Armour’s practice of giving each department worker the chance to order a suit paid by Armour. One employee ordered $80 evening clothes. Armour certified the bill as correct but quipped to the clerk, “I have packed a great many hogs in my time, but I never dressed one before.”
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Dreaslag
TP. D. Armour
Ar. Armour
Lelug
Pelee
Varied slaveholding practices among Aratoersile Anta rulers
The passage describes slaveholding in Aratoersile Anta with divers practices. Some owners direct all labor via overseers, others share tasks, while some indulge in luxury, letting body servants feed and carry them. The text attributes this to moral incapacity driven by aristocratic aversion to mental labor.
Misplaced Legislator Seeks Lobby Money Belief
A humorous scene in the legislature greeted a county member who asked to be shown the lobby. After being directed there he wandered and muttered in front of bystanders that he had been fooled. He quipped I’ve been foaled they told me there were bars of money loose in the lobby but now.
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Baltimore Herald
Roosevelt urges Cuban reciprocity in Congress
President Roosevelt pushes Cuban reciprocity as Congress is urged to pass the measure. He argues reciprocity benefits both nations, notes Cuba as a young, independent republic needing U S support, and counters opposition within the Senate and House amid debate over economic concessions and risk to American industry.
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Rooevelt
Congress
West Point
Friends of
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Arlts
White House
House
Michigan
Opiuior
Saltont Salnty
Cuba
McKinley
Sune
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AWA
LnJaro
Bork
Cubs
Davy
No Change in the SloCoaation on Reciprocity Debate
The report notes no shift in leaders positions on reciprocal sugar policy as discussions center on the president’s stance. Advocates insist the message clarifies the president's position, steadies supporters, and could ease opposition in Congress. Sugar leaders say the message harms none and keeps allies intact while prompting some senators to hesitate. Vincent Briscoe, wanted for murder of a Chicago police officer, was captured near TransMountain, Michigan, by Chicago detectives.
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Tava
Lave
Congress
Deitrich
TransMountain
Mich
Vincent Briscoe
Alles Brittan
Duffy
Chicago
Metropolitan
Here
Congress Briefs on Nicaragua Route and Cuba Annexation
Washington reports June 16 17 18 describe Morgan supporting the Nicaragua route and Elkins pressing Cuba annexation. The District of Columbia appropriation passed and 199 private pension bills were enacted. House actions include irrigation amendments and a war pensions update. Senate deliberations focused on finance and the Spooner amendment with exclusive sessions.
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Morgan
District of Columbia
Stokes
South Carolina
Elkins
Cuba
Hhis
House
Inpines
Teller
Spooner
Senate
Miss Taylor
Lincoln
Lim
Parkins
Gallinger
Stewart
Nicaragua
Ee Judielsmittee
Tudsar Committee
Mayor Ames Indicted In Minneapolis Bribery Case
Sensations ran through Minneapolis as grand jury indicts Mayor Ames for offering to hire his secretary and arrange sheriff finances to secure a favorable vote. Widespread claims tie Norbeck case to threats and perjury, with officials Nash and Sweet testifying about the plan and allocations. Local uproar follows amid questions of misfeasance and political bribery.
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Minneapolis
Christopher Norbeck
Uribery
W. W. Erwin
Nose End
Norbeck
Gardace
Oscar
Harvey
Hus
Bill Bend
J. Hill
Brando Rollins
Norlock
Albert A. Ames
Thomas Tt. Brown
Philinssudden
Sheriff's Offen
Brown
Bord
M. W. Nash
Ed. Sweet
First Wheat of the Year Reported in Kansas City
The first car of 1902 wheat was received in Kansas City yesterday. It graded No 2 red and originated from Tulsa LT. It sold for 1534 cents, about 3 cents above the market. Washington June 14 The president signed the river and harbor bill.
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Kansas City
Tulsa
Wisconsin Sugar Plans Bring Beet Planting Across State
Milwaukee June 10 Contracts have been closed with citizens committees from nine towns by the Wisconsin Sugar company to build beet plants in each place, provided the farmers plant 4,000 acres of beets for three years with no rate reduction. J S Lawson, secretary, warned a cut in wages would halt sugar plans. Professor W A Treary notes Wisconsin’s sugar belt and beets grow well with high yields per acre.
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Milwaukee
Ditisens
Wisconsin Sugar Company
Bue Torr
Cirmers
Lawson
Tech
W. A. Treary
Wisconsin Wericultural Station
Wisconsin
Bullet in his brain and fires at Milwaukee church
June 14 Milwaukee reports Emil Wagner of Wantoma Wis has recovered from a lead fragment in his brain after a misfired bullet fired by his brother with a fife. Doctors say he may suffer no inconvenience and can walk and play. Separate fire at Grand Avenue Methodist church causes several thousand dollars damage. police suspect incendiary activity amid a spate of fires in Milwaukee business districts. Also noted: talks of consolidation among milling firms, and Bethel College graduates presenting Aristophanes comedy The Frogs for the first time in the United States with Greek choral attendees from various cities.
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Wis
Emil Wagner
Wantoma
Emil
J. Hayes
Bie
Mayo
Milwanken
Grand Avenue Methodist
Gopher
Beloit
Betolr College
Chisa
Aristophanes
Cin
Unite States
Boy in Wisconsin Undergoes Throat Pin Removal
Eleven year old Tanesville resident from Juda received medical aid after swallowing a pin while picking teeth. He was first brought to Monroe. doctors could not remove the pin with nonoperative methods, necessitating surgical extraction from the throat muscles.
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Tanesville
Wis
Gevorce A. Sestr
Juda
Monro
Tideworkers Elect Office Milwaukee Tile Union Leaders
The Convention of the Ceramic Mosaic and Encaustile Tile Layers elected leaders with I. C. Tanseh of Milwaukee as President General and James T. Reynolus of Pittsburg as general secretary and treasurer. The next convention will be held in Philadelphia in June.
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Wis
Tne
I. C. Tanseh
James T. Reynolus
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Batolt College Commencement Week Features Sole Exhiureate Sermon
Batolt College Wisconsin held its commencement exercises beginning yesterday with an exhiureate sermon delivered by W. Gute of Chicago. Fifty five graduates attended. A highlight of commencement week will be the Sophomore class production She Frogs by Aristophanes.
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Batolt College
Betoit
Wis
Batoit College
W. Gute
Chicago
Aristophenes
Railway Property Sold as Duckley-Williams Line Purchase
Milwaukee reports that Michizen Central Railroad bought the Duckley-Williams steamship line linking Milwaukee and South Haven Michigan. Two young girls drown near Kingston Wisconsin while boating on mill pond. Henry Smith Pritchett of Boston elected president of the University of Wisconsin succeeding Charles S. Agus. Grover Cleveland receives honorary Doctor of Jurisprudence from Villanova College amid commencement events.
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Dyully Railway
Bmilwaukee
Alwaukee
Michizen Central Railroad Company
Duckley-Williams Line
Milwaukee
South Haven
Mich
Markensan
Wis
Maud Moore
Axy Walker
Kingston
Here
Mill Pond
Henry Smith Pritchett
Boston
University of Wisconsin
Charles Sendall Agus
King Edward Heads to Windsor Amid Illness Rumors
Reports from Aldershot say King Edward and Queen Alexandra left for Windsor at 4 26 pm in a motor car. The King showed little sign of recent illness though a chill kept King Godward from attending the Aldershot church parade. An official statement declares the king slightly indisposed but not seriously ill. physicians prescribed rest and light activity.
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Aldershot
Eng
Edward
Alexandra
Windsor
London
Godward
Francis Liking
Ordinry
Soldiers murdered as band of Eadrones captures troops
Confused report describes a unit of the fifth cavalry being captured on Bl tanyonelt Ilsa province island. Many soldiers found dead or missing while several arrests in the water yield nine mounts identified with the band. Two police officers of Teresa Morong province are named among the identified, and burials occurred Saturday with minimal interment detail amid uncertain losses.
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Ladpores
Tanyonelt
Ilsa Provines
Wrub
Eadrones
Teresa
Morong Provinive
Galway MP Lynch Faces Treason Charges in London
London witnesses described Major Arthur Lynch, a former Boer War officer and Galway member-elect, as a prisoner in British custody on treason charges. Testimony indicated his sole allegiance to the Transvaal burgher forces and suggested his severance from the British empire.
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London
Tonemi
Arthur Lynch
Galway
Lynch
Cloudburst Disaster and Notable Deaths Across Regions
A cloudburst caused extensive damage and five railroad workers died when a freight train on the Cent raroad struck debris near Mid esex as the Witwoski river swelled. In Joliet Alabama educator J E Hooton died after a self-inflicted wound, amid despondency. Ex congressman Vance, editor of New Britain Herald, died in Monterat New Georgia. Chamberlains lead in Oregon governor race shows a 56 point majority in Portland.
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Ryre
Mwas
Witwoski
Commits Guteide
Joliet
Ala
J. E. Hooton
Wil County
Lockport Policc
Duncan Hotel
Vance Deed
Lew Sheila
Conn
Tune
Rolore
Vance
New Britain Herald
Monterat
N. GC
Pioneer Papermaker Dead in Richmond Death
Thomas Nixon aged 16 and a pioneer Western paper manufacturer died suddenly Saturday night in Richmond Indiana. The obituary notes his young age and his role as a pioneer in the local paper industry.
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Pioneer
Richmond
Ind
Thomas Nixon
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