Republican Ticket List With Several Nominees
A fragmented list of candidates for state and county offices including LLOYD K WHITTEMORE for State Treasurer ALFRED BAYLISS for State Superintendent of Schools and GEORGE W PRINCE for Congress. Also named are WILLIAM PAYNE LUCIAN ADAMS ENRY B HUBBARD LEVI F CRANLE PLEASANT F COX and 8 J FERGUSON among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Lloyd K. Whittemore
Alfred Bayliss
Isrees University of Ilinois
F. L. Hatch
A. F. Nightingale
Ice Asbury Abbott
Congress
Eorge W. Prince
William Payne
Sorge W. Johnson
W. W. Cole
Lucian Adams
Enry B. Hubbard
Levi F. Cranle
Army Mule Echoes On War Warnings And Names In Sailors Tale
A Chicago Journal writer likens field management to a vivid army mule scene with battered blue wagons and six mules carrying camp gear past Fort Reno and Florida roads. A Boston Herald chattering critic recalls the Vizcaya incident and Spain’s fleet, noting Cervera’s sacrifices amid a shrinking Spanish navy.
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Chicago Journal
Fort Reno
Florida
Lena
Paulina
Boston Herald
Vizcaya
New York Harbor
Paris
New York
Vizeaya
Cervera
Spain
Santiago assault yields swift advance and heavy losses
The casualty list at Santiago is long yet the landing was unopposed and the advance over broken ground to a line near the city was completed in a single day. The parish fleet withdrew as our land forces neared the port, and slower siege operations would have increased casualties.
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Santiago
First 60-Foot Rails Sale For Baltimore & Ohio Route
Rail buyers along the Baltimore and Ohio line bought 40 miles of 60 foot steel rails originally intended for a large intercity project. The plan to parallel the Baltimore and Ohio route from Baltimore to Washington failed, and the rails have now been sold. These are the first 60 foot rails destined for use on the H. and O. line.
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Baltimore & Road
Pittavision
Baltimore
Columbia & Ziaryland Gtrio
Kien
Baltimore & Ohio
Washingon
Marblehead in Naval Action Off Santiago and Mine Detonation
A New York Evening Post correspondent describes the American cruiser Marblehead near Santiago. The ship survived a close encounter with a Bustamante submarine mine, hammer bent, then towed the mine for neutralization while rifle fire raked the shore. Crew discarded 142 pounds of gun cotton after inspection.
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Marblehead
Santiago
New York Evening Post
Maine
Sigshee
Tennessee Dog Imitates Farm Sounds Bench Reveals Talent
A yellow mongrel named Bench in Tennessee has been found to mimic a range of farm noises. The dog, unusually intelligent in its eyes, can reproduce a Shanghai rooster crow, horse neigh, cow lowing, and pig grunts unaided by training. The owner notes the skill was discovered accidentally.
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Tennessee
Bench
Soldiers in Santiago Report Cheerful Spirit Amidst Rough Terrain
Correspondents with the army at Santiago note some blame pessimism from officials while soldiers maintain a cheerful mood. Col. Wood of the Rough Riders reports favorable climate and scenery despite rough undergrowth, dismissing sensational press scares used to sell papers.
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Santiago
Col. Wood
Rough Riders
War Department
Industrial development and mechanical skill of American sailors
The text credits the United States industrial growth and widespread use of machinery for the efficiency of ship crews. It notes that sailors come from a population familiar with industrial methods and that mechanical skill is part of the nation's genius, shaping naval competence.
Fireworks Display Features Maine Motto and National Symbols
The list includes a "Remember the Maine" rocket, a 15 foot Philippine cracker with 50 explosions mimicking heavy guns, an "Eagle Screams" rocket with colored stars ending in a national bird image and a clasped hands emblem with "Blest be that tie that binds" signaling friendship between the U S and England.
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Maine
United States
England
Rivalry Between Schley and Sampson Despite Early Seeming Friendship
The exchange recalls a dispute from years ago aboard the same ship when Sampson ordered severe punishment on a marine. Schley protested, the two quarreled, and Sampson slapped Schley after which they never became friends.
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Schley
Sampson
Soliskone
Commodore
Sampsbri
Free silver in Mexico and its effect on currency values
An American observer recounts a 1906 Mexican visit examining free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. He argues Mexico’s experience shows coinage policy does not raise currency value or aid workers, noting capital needs, foreign ownership of mines, and price inflation that harms laborers and industry.
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Mexico
United States
Republic
Europe
Bryan
Torugu
Bryan Ti
Sng
Mycico
United Stat
Tot Bros
Condemado
Jaen
China
England
Germany
France
Y F. Powens
Meio
Pragr F. Po
Visit to the Cave of the Winds at Manitou
W L Eastman reports a day trip from Manitou to the Cave of the Winds. The canyon and cave display spectacular geology with high walls and unusual stalactite and stalagmite formations. The party notes heat outside, cool air inside, and comments on local Manitou journalism and resident Will Alsterlund’s recovery.
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Manitou
Cave of the Winds
Col
Williams Canyon
Ute
Mantton
Mammoth Cave
Cnee
Diamond Hall
Manitou Journal
Will Alsterlund
W. F. Eastman
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Details
An advertisement claims deafness from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes related pills, with Toledo, Ohio, as the origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Corner & Co
Toledo
Rock Island Slikkeat Cards Offer At 9 Cents Pack
Advertisement notes Rock Island cards called the slickeat on the market as the cheapest. It promises 9 cents per pack when ordering five pecks with prepaid express shipping. Single packs require 12 cents in stamps. mail delivery. Address John Sebastian in Chicago. Leonard McKinnie fans return to Chicago after a short stay in the city.
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Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
P.A
Chicago
McKinnie
Aitters
Davenport Power Rate Fight Reaches Court in Davenport
The Davenport Light and Power Co faces injunction lawsuits from Davenport Paper Bag Co and Robert Krause Co over a power rate hike from 2 00 to 3 00 per cent for electric motors. Judge Bollinger to rule soon as cases heard. Laundry operator P A Merriman faced $8 to $21 monthly rise.
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Davenport Light and Power Co
Davenport
People’s Power Co
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport Paper Bag Co
Robert Krause Co
Bollinger
P. A. Merriman
Will Extend Shoes Department In Local Store
Lewis Rosenstein of U S Clothing Co plans a new men s and boys shoes line to capture local trade from neighboring cities. A large union made stock will arrive by mid September with sizes from double A to double F to ensure wide assortments and ready shelves.
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Lewis Rosenstein
U. S. Clothing Co
Moline
Josenstein
Equal Suffragists Meeting Highlights Legacy of Sayles
An Equal Suffrage association gathering at Mrs. Mattie Taylor’s home featured reminiscences of Mrs. Eunice G. Sayles. Speakers noted Sayles and Mrs. L. D. Dunn helped bring Susan B. Anthony to town in 1878, catalyzing the group’s formation. Resolutions on Sayles will be prepared for the next meeting. A paper on state charitable institutions was read by Mrs. Dow.
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Equal Suffrage Association
Mattie Taylor
Eunice G. Sayles
Dow
Heald
Sayles
Noah's Ark Grocery and General Store Ad in Moline
Noah's Ark on Third Avenue in Moline promotes a new grocery department seen as the most complete in the three cities. It claims to sell tinware glassware crockery toys and notions at lower prices than wholesale.
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Noah's Ark
Third Avenue
Moline
Letters remaining unclaimed at Moline post office
List of letters for week ending August 4 1898 in Rock Island county Illinois names include Carlson Chas Oscar Hanson Sam Knes Mrs John Nelson Miss Nellie Johnson Miss Millie Miller John Passmore Mr Southard Dubous Sheriff Geo Swanson Mrs Alice Swanson Miss Alma In calling for letters please say advertised and give date of GEO H McKINLEY P M
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Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Carlson
Chas
Oscar
Hanson
Sam Knes
John Nelson
Nellie Johnson
Millie Miller
John Passmore
Southard
Dubous Sheriff
Geo. Swanson
Alice Swanson
Alma
Geo
Pacific coast to Alaska offers cheaper fares now
The notice hints a travel deal to Alaska via Rock Island route showing lower than regular EEE rate. An agent can provide details on this limited offer and how to book for part of the voyage.
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Pacific Coast
Rock
Partculaus
Alaska
Doan's Ointment Pledges Relief for Itching Piles
A Rock Island reader testifies that Doan's Ointment cured years of itching hemorrhoids after three days of use. The ad notes availability at Wm. Clendenin’s drug store in Moline and urges asking for Doan's Ointment and Doan's Kidney Pills, 50 cents.
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Doan
F. C. Jenkinson
Third Avenue
Rock Island
Island
Dean
Moline
Clendenin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Handcar Accident Clarified On Rail Line
Mr. Anderson, former section foreman on section 52, says the handcar was moving west on the westbound track when struck near a sharp curve. Four men including Anderson were attempting to reach the destination before the train. no whistle was blown. The accident happened Wednesday morning last week. Anderson served twenty four years on the line.
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A. Anderson
ROT & 9
James McManus
Nebraska
Fast Mail
Mr. Anderson
Farmer Warner
Markets Report From Moline and Milwaukee Cattle Hogs Prices
Hogs receipts about 28 000 market active but weaker with pigs 2 75 to 3 80 light 3 55 to 3 87 heavy packing 3 75 3 92. Cattle receipts 11 000 prices up to 10c higher with steers 5 20 to 6 65. cows 2 10 to 4 25. veal 4 76 to 7 00. Sheep and lambs receipts 12 000 quality fair to good with westerns 4 54 to 5 04 natives 3 00 to 4 75. Milwaukee wheat and rye prices shown, No 1 northern wheat 5 00 to 5 c, rye higher, barley nominal.
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Chicago
Texas
Batley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Globe For
Mae Usec
Edigall
I. Oe
Michigan Republican Newspaper Association
Evening Dispatch
L. Rosenstein
U. S
Noah's’Ark
Noah's Ark, Third Avenue, Molin
Mr. Anderson's
Brown & Christison
E. H. Wilson
Poe
Chicago Grain and Produce
Board of Trade
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