Election Returns Show Huesing Loss Despite Democratic Support
The article notes the expected outcome in Moline elections. Voters favored Norton over Huesing, whose costly campaign backfired amid mixed support for the home ticket. Mulligan and Payne faced backlash, while Rock Island supported the party line though some votes shifted locally.
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Huesing
Moline
Norton
Hucsing
Mulligan
Payne
Wullipath
Ladd
Roed Teland
Sete
Rock [Sland
Ir Cralle
Molone
Cralle
Republica Freehet
English writer mocks American hotel customs in trip
The latest English author on this country protests American hotel norms. He recalls being asked to choose eggs and criticizes silver plated knives and many small dishes served with tiny portions. He suggests a different grade of hotels for a return visit.
Election results show Republicans gain Senate majority
Results from election day indicate Republicans will hold about 52 seats in the Senate with opposition including silver Republicans, while Democrats and populists lose ground. The Republican majority in the House is reduced to around 15, suggesting a narrower congressional balance.
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Republic
California
Indiana
New Jersey
New York
Wisconsin
Hanois
Senate
House
Republians
Ss Republains
Creti
Silver Republic Arcs
Post Elected Knox County Judge by 500 Vote Lead
Philip S. Post won the Knox county judge race by a 500 vote plurality over P. H. Sanford the independent Republican candidate. He trailed only sixteen votes behind the combined Democratic and independent Republican tally.
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Philip S. Post
Knox County
P. H. Sanford
Henry County voters hold even outlook says Mulligan
Mr Mulligan a late candidate for State senator in this district says there is no reason for discouragement in Henry county elections. He notes Republicans feel the same, and everybody in Henry county seems satisfied with the mood.
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Mulligan
Henry County
Huesing Counts Least Votes in County Race
Huesing, deemed the county’s most popular man, trails as the final in the county office race with the fewest votes among all candidates.
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Huesing
Court House Row Fails to Clear Democratic Claim
The report notes uncertainty surrounding a political claim tied to court house actions. Key figures or groups are not clearly identified, and the outcome remains unresolved with no definitive conclusion reported.
Results show Republicans poised for House and Senate majorities
Thursday results indicate Republicans likely command a House majority with 179 needed seats and estimates ranging up to 192. Senate margins appear not large, with Republican gains in several states though some doubt remains. Nationally 28 of 32 western states lean Republican while Colorado and Nebraska shift, and home silver issues fade in importance.
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House of Representatives
Chicago Herald
Senate
House
Ohio River
Maryland
Colorado
Nebraska
Bryan
Silk Culture in Utah Sees Rising Sericulture Profits
Utah farmers report strong sericulture gains under a state bounty. In one county a woman produced 80 pounds of cocoons while others yielded 47 to 92 pounds. a silk worm club added hundreds of pounds. Experiments in reeling show profit potential, with 100 cocoons costing about $22 and reeling at $1 per pound. Brocaded silk sells for $150 a yard, and 600 yards from 100 pounds of cocoons could yield $900 on a $452 outlay.
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Utah
The Beloved School Bell Haunts a Child in Tragic Death
In Chicago a gravely ill child haunted by the school bell that summoned her each morning. To ease her, parents took her to Nebraska, hoping silence would heal. There she improved, but one morning she awoke and cried to hear the bell again, insisting she must hurry to school.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Suurase
Inscription on Beech Tree Marks Rattlesnake Death in Indiana
An inscribed beech tree in Monroe township near Jeffersonville bears the note John Harmon died here from the bite of a rattlesnake. A date once followed the words but is now indistinct. An old resident recalls a tale from years ago about a man headed to Charlestown for court, armed with an old fashioned rifle.
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John Harmon
Monroe Township
Jeffersonville
Ind
John Hermon
Charlestown
Man Kills Rattle Snake Then Ends Own Life at Tree
A man named Harmon killed a rattlesnake that bit his leg and began preparations for death. He carved a message on a tree requesting burial at the spot. A grave was later found nearby and remains visible today beneath the tree.
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Rattler
Harmon
Sidelined City Faces Final Triple Blow in Santiago
In Collier's Weekly account, allies prepare a final strike on the doomed city as fleets sit ready. Generals Miles and Toral confer with Toral hinting at surrender amid heavy artillery and trench meals, culminating in a dramatic admission of surrender.
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Santiago
Collier's Weekly
Miles
Toral
Joe Wheeler
Man Recovers After Surgery Delivers Quip About Eve
A young man taken to a Lewis ston hospital underwent a procedure described as the removal of aclk. After waking he mistook the nurse for a woman and, in quip, compared her to Eve created from Adam's rib. He later returned to his right mind and improved.
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Maine
Lewisston
Adam
Eve
Courage and devotion mark American assault at Santiago trenches
A Spanish officer describes relentless enewes fire and American counterfire as troops in bare chests rushed trenches, taking muzzles at close range. He praises their grim resolve and notes hundreds felled yet none retreated, comparing their gallantry to facing a wholesale massacre once they charged the lines.
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Santiago
United States Merchandise Transport Outstrips Global Trade
The United States moves merchandise by rail at twice the rate of land carriage in all other nations combined. This implies 70 million Americans carry twice as much merchandise as the remaining 1.4 billion people worldwide.
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United States
Young Hamilton man mines for fortune writes home
A Hamilton Ontario youth who sought wealth by mining sends a letter to his father claiming success. He signs off promising to return Wednesday evening and asks to meet at dark just outside town with a blanket or trousers and a hat.
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Hamilton, Ont
Oldest Michigan breadwinner drives milk wagon daily
Adam Langer of Royal Oak, aged about 74, drives a milk wagon to Beddow and return fourteen miles each day. Though he could retire, the thrifty vigorous senior prefers to stay busy and work.
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Michigan
Adam Langer
Royal Oak
Beddow
Daring Rescue Ends Tragically as Dog Dies in Well
A Bar Harbor well digger suffered multiple electrical shocks while working below ground. He was pulled up and refused to return. To settle the inquiry, a dog was lowered. minutes later the animal was brought up dead, sparking concern and questions about safety.
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Bar Harbor
Derk Swab Call Sparks Naval Hero Gibe
A naval captain jokingly dubs sailors heroes in a lighthearted order to swab a deck. The quip reflects fatigue with the overuse of the term hero in military slang.
Ely's Cream Balm Promoted For Nasal Catarrh Relief
The advertisement asserts Ely's Cream Balm as a specific for membranous nasal diseases including nasal catarrh, urging trials with a 10 cent trial size or the larger in 36 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Bly Brothers
Warren Street
Lew. York
Depa
ELY Brothers
New York
New Officers Elected by Benevolent Society
The Benevolent Society of the First Congregational Church elected officers: President Mrs. H. W. Cooper, Vice-president Mrs. C. M. Hill, Secretary Mrs. G. S. Howard, Treasurer Miss Nellie Anthony. Chairman executive committee Mr. C. L. Grimea, member Mrs. G. A. Stephens. Messrs. Savage and Ainsworth hold over. Proceeds from the October 27 supper totaled about $80.
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Benevolent Society of the First Congregational Church
H. W. Cooper
C. M. Hill
G. 8. Howard
Misa Nellie Anthony
L. Grimea
G. A. Stephens
F. J. Savage
C. H. Ainsworth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Global Cure
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure fully cures catarrh in all stages. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises strength, and offers a $100 reward for any failed case. Includes address F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and notes testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sponge Industry in Land Under Commission Review
The United States Commission reports on sponge stock after overharvest and fishing pressure. Restrictions on small sponge takings and seasonal bans are proposed to enable restocking. The wool sponge is valued and fast growing, with Florida waters showing quicker growth than the Mediterranean, though Mediterranean sponges pose integration questions.
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United States
Florida
Mediterranean
New York Post
Wealth of Cuba and a patent stomach remedy sales pitch
The article argues Cuba would greatly increase American wealth under U S control and a stable government, then shifts to a promotional pitch for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters claiming to improve appetite digestion and sleep with no substitute.
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Uncle Sam
Cuba
Sensation and Pain in Perception and Feeling
Sensation is a mental impression from external stimuli under normal conditions and mostly pleasant. Pain is a physical state from injury causing changes in affected tissues, such as a strong grasp causing dislocation and pain.
Burmese feasts and dances draw crowds in Upper Burn
The piece describes Burmese feasts called pivee where money is secondary to entertainment. Hosts and guests dance with lively forays while conversations fill the night. The narrative notes industrious youth and mentions a cough remedy advertisement for Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup priced at 25e per bottle.
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Agg Sa
Cers
Deanna
Shermen
Peace Commission session on Philippines sovereignty dispute
Paris session of peace commissions opened with the American reply to Spain covering sovereignty and restitution claims. The United States contends the protocol allows discussion of the Philippines and maintains Manila's military occupation justifies U S authority. Spaniards refused a 4 pm meeting, adjourned until Saturday without a formal reading of the paper.
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Paris
Peace Commissions
United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
Manila
Senor Martero Rios
Judge Day
Philippines
War investigating commission departs for Detroit after hearings
The war investigating commission members leave for Detroit after a week of testimony. Mrs Josephine Desch of Chicago testifies about alleged mistreatment of her son Ludwig Desch a private in the First United States Cavalry who died at Montauk hospital. Major Steven Baker praises medical and hospital corps work but cites too few doctors. Several other witnesses testify with no new revelations.
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Chicago
Committee of the War Investigating Commission
Detroit
Washington
Josephine Desch
Union Avenue
Ludwig Desch
Cuba
Montauk
First
United States
Fifth Army Corps
Baker
Danish Wedding Customs Recounted by Traveler
A traveler describes Danish marriage traditions noting that engagement rings are uncommon for girls and the deed of dowry or ring changes to the right third finger, the marriage finger, symbolizing commitment. The text hints at widowhood rituals and social proprieties surrounding betrothal in Denmark.
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Denmark
Fashions In Ornaments Rule The Season At Home
Belts in velvet satin and fatile with embroidery lace motifs and jeweled crossbars lead the season. Novel phatelaine belts use linked chains with crossbars. buckles and buttons in fine metals update trimmed bodices skirts and wraps. Millinery ranges from stiff geometic to draped drapery. felt hats resemble men’s hats with feathers and drapery. The gown shows rassette cloth with a tall make, red ta ffa ta panel, large ornamental buttons, and plain bodice finishing. No trimming beyond panels of satin and fine stitching.
Fashion colors and fabrics dominate winter garments
Bordeaux red and emerald green lead season colors with lavender blue and other tones. Deep reds suit costumes with black, while white silk embroidery on light or dark grounds creates novelty effects. Plaids, broken stripes in silks, and plaid velvets shape winter bodices and millinery with chenille embroidery and mossy textures.
Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids Promoted by Public Appeals
An advertisement notes a local agent’s push to prove Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids in Rock Island. Fred Roetje of 921 Fifth Avenue testifies the product relieved kidney related pain, backache, sleeplessness, and urinary issues after trying samples and a full box. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co of Springfield Ohio, 50 cents per box.
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Rock Island
Morrow
Fred Roetje
Fifth Avenue
Bahnsen
John Morrow & Co. Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
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Rocksland National Bank
W B. Ferguson
Porter Skinner
Chris Mueller
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