Republican County Convention in Rock Island May 4 1808 delegate plan
Republican voters of Rock Island are called to a county convention at the art house May 4 1808 at 1am to express a preference for congress and to appoint 37 delegates to the Republican congressional convention. The meeting also covers nominations for state, union, and representative roles and delegates to the senatorial convention, plus naming a county central committee and other officers. Ballot lists show multiple townships and totals, with names and places across Rock Island, Moline, Port Byron, Orion, and Buffalo Prairie.
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Rock Island
Art House
Congress
tSpringfield
Jone
Ican County Central Committee
Didalupia
Molihe
Buffalo
Prairie
Joal Valles
Port Byron
Gordova
GO Eock Island
T . Ee
Las Orang Va F
Oline
Eastman
Imonson
Sec
Dispatch
Milan Weekly News
Ottledy
Moline
Sheraff
White Roch Isheid
Republican Congressional Convention for Tentacun district
Republican voters across Henry Knox Mercer Zack Ibland Stark and Whiteside counties are asked to send delegates to a convention in Jock Ibland on June 1 1908 at 11 o clock a m to nominate a congressional candidate and handle other business. Representation bases count 1 delegate per 200 votes for McKinney in 1906 and fractions of 200 votes. The Rock Island county leads with 7 delegates, followed by others listed. Attending officers are Henry Emrich chair and S V Beem secretary.
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Nimdols
Henry, Knox, Mercer
Zack Ibland
Stark
Whiteside
Jock Ibland
Congress
Sald
Ea Tietss
Whiteside Jat
Henry Emrich
S V Beem
DN Blaaer CF
Lyndie
Cyrus Bogduck
JC Snider
Congressional Central Committee
Roch Island
Henry
Court House
Rock Island
Wm. McKimley
Towit Rocks Island
Henry County
Reiter
Chao
Fitch
Secy
Puri fying Blood With Ho Sarsaparilla and Hope's Pills
James Henderson of Hoodville reports energy return after taking Ho Sarsaparilla and Hope's Pills. He says the remedies purify blood, boost the system, cure indigestion and headache with easy to take pills.
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James Henderson
Hoodville
Hope
McCaskrin Plans Public Tour for Representative Bid
George W. McCaskrin, Milan lawyer and GOP candidate, has spoken at fourteen to fifteen county meetings after touring Rock Island and Moline. The article notes his Milani roots, education, and law firm, and discusses county office distributions between Moline and Rock Island, urging factual discussion of office shares.
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George W. McCaskrin
Rock Island
Moling
McCaskrin
Hilneis
Champaign County
University of Michigan
Isyd
Ann Arbor
Milan
Bor
McCaskrin & McCaskrin
Port Byron
Roch Island
Nebraska economy growth touted without free coinage ties
The Omaha World Herald extols Nebraska’s creamery and poultry sectors, noting rapid strides and farmer adaptation to climate, predicting drought resilience. It asserts prosperity without adopting free coinage and highlights western Nebraska farmers learning to maximize conditions.
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Nebraska
Omaha World- Herald
Coal Regions Awaiting End to Threatened Strike
Latest advices from coal regions indicate the threatened strike is likely to be averted and that about fifty thousand coal miners who would have been affected will remain at work through the summer with increased activity.
Dingley Tariff Still Felt By Textiles Industry
London Financial News notes that the woolen and worsted textiles and linen sectors continue to suffer from the effects of the Dingley tariff. The piece underscores ongoing industry grievances and the tariff’s impact on prices and trade dynamics.
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London Financial News
1898 Bicycles Down to 5.00
New 1898 ladies and gentlemen bicycles offered on easy terms as low as 5.00 with outright prices up to 22.50. Buyers can pay after receipt and Sears Roebuck & Co Chicago will mail their 1906 bicycle catalogue and full details upon request.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Turmoil in Madrid as Spain faces revolutionary pressure
Dispatches from London and Madrid describe widespread fear and unrest across Spain. Government doubts army loyalty, protests surge in Valencia and Cadiz, women riot in Aguilas, and provisions are seized as regency and royal succession questions spark debate about future government and possible intervention.
Debate in Congress on Cuban War and Spanish Policy
Madrid debate intensifies over Cuba autonomy and war aims. Senor Romero y Robledo accuses Yankee influence of fomenting rebellion. Senor Canovas faces criticism. Moret’s autonomy policy rejected as erroneous. London correspondent notes possible peace terms if Spain reverses. Pilot boats warned to shelter at Sandy Hook to prevent Spanish capture.
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London
May
Cau
Daxieldy
Espee Dale Jy
Misti
Adit
Sdnor Sagdata
Spain
Madrid
Alfonso
Weother
Congress
Cortes
Tucs
Gallee
Senor Reverter
Gnance
Canavas
Senor Canovas
Senor Canalejas
el Heraldo
Canovas
Senor
Romero Y Robledo
Weylerite Party
America
Senor Moret
Eee
New York
Sandy Hook
Long Branch
Fire Island
Sandy Hook Bay
New York Harbor
Nominations Confirmed for Major Generals in Regular Army
The senate confirmed all nominations for junior generals, with brief committee referrals. Notable names include Breckinridge Otis, Shafter, Graham, Wade, and Wilson, while other officers were promoted to brigadier general and colonel. Volunteer forces may supply troops for the Philippines if needed, with initial enlistments around 700, many officers and surgeons among them.
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Coppinger
Breckinridge Otis
Shafter, Wade, Graham
Regular
Dilple
Benn
Thon
Ped Fuet
Washington
Senate
Sispion
Sebell
Committee On
Wilson
Bacuh
Lindsay
Bacon
Neen
Bacgy
Pallas
Civihins
Joseph Breckineridge
Blates Autmy
Biwell
Otis
United Butteg Army
John J. Cerigh
William Ho Shafter
William T. Graham
James & Wade
Philippines
Commodore Dbtey
War Department
Theopa
San Francisco
Rocky Mountains
Gun Cotton Found in Illinois Camp Chest
Roll of gun cotton discovered in Company L at Camp Tanner Springfield May 5 reveals earlier denial by General Barkley and Colonel Foster. Tests confirmed explosive potential as brick and stone damage occurred. Officials say darkening the incident faced fear among soldiers while not all believed the threat serious.
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Illinois
Tanner
Springfield
Ills
Barkley
Foster
Company L Ad
Aterial
Genergl Barkley
Baker
Veterans at camp endure illnesses amid resignations and mobilization
Reports from camp speak of many men with heavy colds and several missing or seeking discharge. Colonel J W Washburn resigned from the Fourth regiment L N G and left for his home in Vandalia. Telegrams indicate Timnols naval reserve may be called up if needed. Iowa guardsmen face rapid medical exams with surprising rejections linked to bicycle riding and heart palpitations.
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Post Hospital
Houme
Young
J W. Washburn
Tanner
Washburn
Vandalia
I G
Chicago
John McNulta
Tts Welt
Timnols Naval Reserve
Timnols Nawail Reserve
Milwaukee
United States Army of the Wisonsin
Amp Harvey
Major Davidson
Amining surgeons say heart trouble unfitness for duty
Medical officials report that many examining surgeons note heart trouble among applicants, deeming them unfit for military service and delaying induction decisions. The statement reflects ongoing concerns about fitness standards and medical screening.
Justice Wilkin Dissents on State Apportionment Power
Justice Wilkin files a dissent in the apportionment case, arguing the constitution does not grant the general assembly power to create apportionment laws. He contends section 6 of article 4 merely states how existing legislative power is exercised and cannot be read as authorizing more frequent than every ten years.
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Springfield
Wilkin
Supreme Court
General Assembly
German steamer claims pursuit by Spanish warship off Tortugas
May 6 Philadelphia reports Captain Aarr haus of the German steamer Schles wig arrived fennae from Seyep Ust Hayti claims a Spanish ship of war chased and fired on him off Tortugas April 28 after sundown He says he did not heave to and kept steam full ahead Distances to Spanish warships appear closer to our coast than naval authorities admit.
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Philadelphia
Aarrhaus
Schleswig
Fennae
Seyep
Aarhaus
Oor Cogat
Paval
Humphreys Homeopathic Manual of Diseases Adverts
An old advertisement lists remedies for fever congestion worms infants diseases diarrhea coughs colds headache dyspepsia delayed periods leucorrhea croup skin diseases rheumatism catarrh kidney diseases sore throat grip hay fever and other conditions. It notes the manual is available at druggists or by mail from a New York company at the corner of William J and John Streets.
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Humphreys Homeopathic
Mets
William J
John Sts
New York
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15Th St. Moline
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Una
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Estremandura
Catalan
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Aguilas
Murcia
Gijon
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Warwim Congress
Vol- Lee
Sewall, Wheeler and Wilson
Ies
General Coppinger
Ayer
Geo. Smith
People’s Drug Store
Seymour, Conn
AC Woodward
Worcester Moss
Sara Til Ayer
Tlrrild & CO
Pharmacists
State Street
Montpelier
Dr Grise & CO
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le Turing
Collins, Druggist
Paris
Vic
James Doane
Kingsville, Ont
Justice Wilkin
Croup
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Hickman County
Clinton
Kentucky
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