Republican Convention in Rock Island County
The Rock Island County Republican voters are called to a county convention in Rock Island on May 24 to express preferences for congressional and state offices, appoint delegates to the Republican conventions, and form a county central committee. Pleasant B. Cox announces candidacy for county treasurer and is praised for character, service, and wartime duty. Lee, consul general, is noted as a respected American figure likely to lead if war with Spain occurs.
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Congress
Repubcan
Spryingfield
Republican County Central Committee
Pleasant B. Cox
Cole Township
Cox
Oarty
Tie
Eunos Infantry
Amd
Ambeame
Receusdas
Damon Ats Tevet
Lee
Cuba
Spain
United States
Chesg¢N
McKinley
Ceneral Lee
Judge Lucian Adams Considers Another Candidacy for County Judge
Judge Lucian Adams signaled readiness to run again after a period of hesitation. At a county committees meeting and Republicans gathering at the farmer house, strong support emerged, prompting him to accept his friends’ wishes. The county court’s growing importance and concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court in many civil and criminal cases underscore the move.
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Lucian Adams
Farmer House
Circuit Court
Judge Adams Seeks Nomination After Long Circuit Court Career
County court cases exceed circuit court in number with rising probate business and larger sums. Special assessment cases from Moline and Rocky Island involve big money and complex legal distinctions. Appeals from Judge Adams are mostly sustained, with only a few exceptions. He now rests on trusted friends and welcomes the nomination.
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Moline
Rocky Island
Adams
Historic peace effort noted with European powers visit
The article lauds a diplomatic push led by ambassadors from great powers to McKinley seeking pacific settlement of the Cuban question. It argues the move marks a turning point in world history as a pressure for peace rather than war and urges nations to consent to peaceful co operation.
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McKinley
Europe
Searle letter timeline corrected March start
The Rock Island Union corrects a misstatement, saying Chas J. Searle began correspondence with Illinois senators on March 1 regarding the Arsenal matter, not April 2. The April 7 issue had misread the letter count and assumed it appeared inside.
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Rock Island Union
Chas. J. Searle
Illinois
Arsenal
Union
Mr. Searle
Unclear historical monetary shifts amid wheat and oil prices
The text notes a rising daily value of gold receipts near a million dollars, with last month totals around 5000, and a total money circulation increase of over $200,000 since July. It attributes the surge largely to gold exports and a westward wheat demand driving money movement, with oil salve free trade not yet affecting the trend.
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Wold
Cure for Catarrh Promised by Patent Medicines Ad
An advertisement touts a claimed cure for catarrh by a mixture offered by John Sebastian of Chicago. It promises relief through a patent remedy, with sales through druggists and prepaid express shipping. The eye catching copy urges readers to send money orders or stamps for multiple packs at a discount.
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Ball
Custer A Ce
Bel
Express
John Sebastian
G@ PA
Chicago
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Promises Restful Sleep
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulating coffee substitute that nourishes and aids sleep. It markets Grain-O as suitable for nervous persons young people and children and claims it looks and tastes like coffee. Consumers are urged to buy a package from their grocer today.
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Preacher Plunges Into Mill Pond for Exercise
A North Carolina preacher, after baptizing a number of people, took a swim around a mill pond for exercise. The act was undignified to some but described as innocent enjoyment and a display of his art.
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North Carolina
Gram-O Coffee Substitute for Family Health
An advertisement touts Gram-O as a safe coffee substitute made from grains. It claims to calm nerves improve digestion and offer the taste and appearance of coffee at a lower price, urging readers to ask their druggist for Gram-O.
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Baby
Grandma
Female workers in Munich described in 1910s clerical shift
The article notes that in Munich many bank and hotel clerks are women and that they work as cashiers and bookkeepers in restaurants and other businesses. It also highlights that many women hold roles at railway stations as booking office clerks.
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Munich
Authors pay for novels cited in obituary or legal notice
Mrs. Humphry Ward received sums for several works including forty thousand dollars for Robert Blamere eighty thousand each for David Grieve and Marcello seventy six thousand for Sir George Tressady and fifteen thousand for Beggio Costrell as part of a literary or rights transaction reflected in the record.
Senate Moves to One Day Resolution on Cuba Maine
A lengthy Senate debate over Cuban independence and the Maine disaster features Foraker and Lodge urging action while the committee report condemns Spain and calls for US forces to compel withdrawal from Cuba. conservatives hint a House approach may prevail.
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Cub Nate Owe Bey
United States
Ion No Fiie
Havana
Congress
Congres
Cuba
Spain
Cuban
United Tates
Republic of
Foraker
Lodge
Forakey
Ely’s Cream Balm Nasal Catarrh Remedy Ad
Advertises Ely Brothers patent remedy for nasal catarrh claiming quick, nonirritating relief. Promotes cream balm with safe action absorbed by diseased membranes, opens nasal passages, reduces inflammation, and restores taste and smell. Sold at drug stores or by mail for 50 cents.
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Local grocer and pharmacist listings on 31st street
Druggist H Sandstrom and grocery firm Allene & Sundeen appear in a street corner listing with addresses at 1514 31 and the intersection of 13th Street and 5th Avenue. The fragment hints at small-town commerce notices and shop partners.
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H Sandstrom
Allene & Sundeen
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