Secretary of State Costs Rise Under Rose versus Hinrichsen
The Rock Island Argus, republishing from the State Register of Springfield, notes higher overall costs and growing business in the secretary of state office under Rose compared with Hinrichsen. It cites last-year appropriations of 64 540 under Hinrichsen and 102 680 under Rose, a 33 440 gap, and argues Rose spent less per year by emphasizing Hinrichsen’s six months of work and lingering bills from that term. The piece critiques Altgeld-era administration as wasteful and highlights a rising expense trend in the secretary’s office, with receipts in recent years surpassing earlier periods.
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Rock Island Argus
State Register of
Springfield
Rose
Hinrichsen
Sesson
Henrischsen
Altgeld
Aitgeld
Noss
Two Democratic Claims Weak on Sheriff Victory
A Rock Island Democrat and a Republican observer dispute the chances of Huesing winning the sheriff's race. Both say Huesing lacks enthusiasm and support in Rock Island, predicting a Republican majority likely above 2,500 in the fall election.
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Sauloo
Republian
Hnesing
Rock Island
Podo
Huesing
Huesing Predicts 600 Vote Lead in Rock Island
Huesing says he will win Rock Island by about 600 votes, about a hundred less than Dad Gordon predicted. Early counts showed the rival candidate ahead by 325 in the same area.
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Huesing
Rock Island City
Gordon
Rock Island
Ex Governor Steve Predicts Bryan Nominee in 1900
Former Missouri governor presages that Bryan will secure the Democratic nomination in 1900 and that the Chicago platform will be readopted. He warns Democrats that failure to follow the platform could have political consequences.
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Steve
Missouri
New York
Tribunes of the People Defend New Democratic Organization
A fragment notes the formation of a new democratic organization in the state. It questions whether this effort represents progress or bossism and asks what name the tribunes of the people would apply to the group.
Tanner's Speech Attacks Altgeld Record In Campaign Kickoff
Governor Tanner opened the fall campaign in Golconda with a speech accusing former Gov Altgeld of state theft and large deficits. He cited 922041.59 dollars stolen by officials, a 2059223.20 dollar treasury deficit, and 1532657.81 dollars borrowed for expenses. The speech paints Altgeld as corrupt and aims to fuel statewide debate on governance.
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Tanner
Golconda
Business
Altgeld
Treasury
Gos. Tanner
United States Prosperity under Republican Administration
A Mexico railroad contracts for 24,000 tons of steel mill with U S manufacturers for three years. Prince Edward Island buys 5,000 tons of American steel rails for next year. Japan contracts 4,000 tons of steel rails with Illinois Steel works for this fall. These orders show rising labor demand and dwindling concern for calamity voices.
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United States
Mexico
Prince Edward Island
Japan
Ilinois Steel Works
Democratic Leaders Stand On War Policy Criticism
Unstinted criticism of the war policy of the administration is the rock on which the democratic leaders stand. Yet what country ever had once war without critics at home.
General Patrick Collins Lectures on Democratic House Leadership
General Patrick Collins discusses a decade of Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives. He emphasizes stalwart party principles and examines shifts in governance and policy direction.
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Patrick Collins
House of Representatives
Collins
Tipe
Coin Harvey Tours the West Amid Kansas Bankers’ Troubles
The famed reformer Coin Harvey travels the western states on a feature tour while avoiding Kansas where bankers struggle to manage money and financial strain hampers business.
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Harvey
Kansas
Joan
Prominent Danville Official Ends Life After Family Tragedy
John N. Scearce a Danville school board member died by suicide last evening after a neighbor found him in a barn. His son was found dead in a bathtub about two weeks earlier, a tragedy believed to have deranged the elder man and driven him to take his own life.
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Danville
His
John N. Scearce
Dubuque to Be Principal Base of New Railroad Line
Dubuque will serve as the principal place of business for a newly incorporated railroad company filed with the secretary of state. The route plans a line from Fort Dodge to Omaha, believed to extend the Illinois Central system.
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Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Illinois Central
Chicago Man Drowned In Virginia Beach Beaching Tragedy
A Chicago man Henry Lester precopeeter of the Princess Anne cottage at Virginia Beach and two guests TS RF Dixon of Chicago and Arthur McLaughlin of Newark NJ drowned yesterday while bathing at the beach.
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Noursault Va.l
Henry Lester Precopeeter
Princess Anne Cottage
Virginia Beach
TS RF Dixon
Chicago
Arthur McLaughlin
Newark NJ
Markets report hogs cattle and sheep prices at Chicago index
The markets show estimated daily receipts of 27 000 hogs 14 600 cattle and 18 000 sheep with varied price ranges. Hogs sell from 2 90 to 4 00 for pigs 3 75 4 12 for light 3 65 3 80 for rough packing 3 75 4 15 for mixed 8 86 4 15 for heavy packing and shipping lots. Cattle quotes run from 5 20 to 5 0 for choice to extra steers down to 1 75 4 25 for cows, with many grades listed. Sheep and lambs show receipts and quotations around 3 70 4 40 for wethers and 8 00 4 60 for natives. Milwaukee grain notes include wheat and barley movements with prices given for No 1 northern and No 2.
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Chicago
Texas
Bryan’s Mexico tour mocked by critics over silver policy
A writer from Michigan Republican circles argues Mr Bryan exaggerated favorable Mexico view while abroad. He accuses Bryan of being whisked by officials and financiers, and claims Mexican wages and living conditions contradict Bryan’s free silver advocacy. The piece cites Mexican sources and financial commentary on silver’s impact.
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Mr. Bryan
Mexico
Mexican Central Railway
Bryan
Mearxico
Bryda
Dygstred
United States
Blye'servattin
England
France
Germany
Gedd O' Hentzens
Limantour
Business Journal
Lattée Journal
London Financial News
London Journal
Mexican Herald
the Herald
Department of Foreign Affairs
Zacatecas
Aguas Calientes
la Aurora
Europe
W. J. Bryan
Percy F. Poweas
City of
Merryman Interview Reveals Dawson City Trip Turbulence
Dawson City report recounts Dr George Merryman journey from Rock Island County in 1807 with Stengle and others. They accuse N A T and T Co of duping passengers by promising 1000 pounds grub and secure river transport. Hospital aid to Bishop Rene and disputed grub shipments fuel a contentious river voyage ending with ship diversions and clashes over supplies.
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Dawson City
N. W. Territory
the Dispatch
George Merryman
Dawson
Svell
Chicago
Healey
Merryman
Merrymaon
Henley
Merryman and Stengle
Seattle
Cleveland
F. K. Gleason
Davenport
St. Michaels Island
St. Michaels
N. A. T. & T. Company
Ray
St. Michael
Charles Stewart
New York
Bishop Rene
Yukon
Weare
Dunn
U. S
Circle City
St. Michael's
Bella Bothe
Rock Islands The Slickest Cards On The Market
The Rock Islands are advertised as the slickest and cheapest cards. Customers can order five or more packs at a low rate per pack, with express delivery and prepaid charges. Single-pack orders require 12 cents in stamps for mail delivery. Dress, John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago.
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Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Chicngo
Alaska Travel Offer via Rock Island Route Ticket Agent
You can go through to Alaska now for less money than regular ticket rate to the nearest Pacific coast point. Call on Rock Island route ticket agent for particulars.
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Alaska
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
McCarthy and Lind Green Depart for Champaign Entry
Harry McCarthy and Justi Lind gren have left for Champaign where they expect to enter the state university.
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Harry McCarthy
Justi Lindgren
Champaign
The
State University
California Girl Makes Horseshoe for Queen Victoria
A young California woman who learned by watching a local blacksmith began making horseshoes. She showed skill and continued to work, earning patronage and having pieces exhibited in San Francisco. The trainer sent a horseshoe to Queen Victoria as a gift.
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California
Spechinone
San Francisco
Queen Victoria
To Be Proof Against Malaria
A German army surgeon advises people in malarial districts to take quinine daily through spring and summer, drink plenty of pure water, and maintain liver health to gain immunity against malaria germs.
Paper boxes for cream carry become discreet
The New York Sun notes a sustained advance in the use of paper boxes for home cream. A refinement now seen in many places places the filled box into a paper bag to keep the cream private and avoid public display.
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Goslington
New York Sun
Woman Keeps Cemetery Lots in Pristine Condition
A Georgia woman has taken up an unusual occupation by tending graves. She cares for cemetery lots with trimmed grass and clear paths and also beautifies small plots, offering comfort to those who find mourning painful.
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Georgia
Oman
Board Expands Superintendent Power Over Teacher Assignments
The Board of Education voted to empower the superintendent to designate room assignments across buildings and transfer teachers as needed to improve work. New rules require teachers to report any damage to school property and forbid using shop tools for home-made furniture. Florence Kerns is named a practice teacher at Grant school with a $15 monthly salary.
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Board of Education
Miss Kerns
Cox
Committee On
Florence Kerns
Grant School
Chronic Kidney Ailment Fades With Dean's Pills
In Moline residents report kidney pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Fred Jasper recalls severe kidney trouble in spring 1897 and credits the remedy with rapid improvement. he praises his son’s similar relief. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY agents.
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Dean
Moline
Fred Jasper
17Th Street
Wm. Clendenin
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U. S
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