Erie Republican Convention at Erie County Meeting
The Neosho county Republican convention met in Erie last Monday with large delegate turnout. Officers elected were Cambern as chairman and A H Turner as secretary. Committees formed included Resolutions and Order of Business, with Seth Wells favored to name delegates to state and congressional conventions. George Wheatley entertained attendees as the convention backed Wells. Strong resolutions supported Wells' candidacy.
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Neosho County
Erie
Cambern
A. H. Turner
G. Lawrance
Sohn
Carpenter
J. Me Nation
A. Alleman
Order of Busiucas
R. Ney Allan
C. N. Bacon
J. M. Boyle
George Wheatley
George
Seth Wells
Seth
Wells
Wells seen as leading auditor candidate with strong convention position
The piece argues Seth Wells is the favored candidate for state auditor, boasting more first ballot strength than any rival and broad support from Neosho county. It notes the governorship as the main contest, with other tickets shaping to back the governor. Wells is praised as honest, capable, and an effective organizer in Neosho politics.
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Seth Wells
Tng
Seth
Neosho County
Navy secretary Lec'y Long resigns. Moody named successor
Lec’y Long of the navy has resigned his portfolio and Rev. W. H. Moody of Massachusetts has been appointed in his place. Long sought retirement for some time and will leave when he can retire with no fuss. Moody will assume duties and begin a new phase in public service while Long pursues a extensive law practice.
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Lec'y Long
Navy
Revs
WH. Moody
Massachusetts
Chas. T. Walker
Pop Ridgley Seeks Congress Return Amid Party Conflict
Pop Ridgley pushes to dissolve the Populist party in the state to gain a fresh chance in Congress. He has convened the Populist and Democratic committees to discuss the merger idea and his Third district bid. Ridgley shows willingness to abandon former allies to reclaim a seat he once held.
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Pop Ridgley
Democratic Committee
Ridgley
Congress
Ridgely
Field or faction clash over Bailey race ends with questions
The piece questions a candidate’s loyalty and motives in the Bailey contest. It contrasts sticking with a preferred candidate against uniting behind many to defeat a leading rival. It notes Prince Henry has returned home, leaving newspapers to fill the void with new plans and commentary.
Schools Board Fights Eight Room Third Ward Plan
A school board meeting last Monday drew criticism as West side members push to build an eight room Third ward school, a plan they admit would not have carried voters. The group appears set to oppose the people’s will, seeking funds beyond what the bond proposition allowed, risking court action to enforce their stance.
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West Side
Third Ward
British Column Routed by Boers Near Dawn
A British force of about 1200 under General Methuen was attacked near dawn by Boers commanded by General Delarey. The column, marching to join another British body, was surprised and routed. About 200 killed or wounded and several hundred captured. Methuen was wounded and captured, dampening English spirits as the war intensifies.
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Methuen
Delarey
John P Altgeld Dies After Speech in Joliet Opera House
Former Governor John P Altgeld of Tlingis died in Joliet DL last Wednesday morning after suffering apoplexy following a speech at the opera house. He was 54 and described as active and energetic. The political scene notes Senator Burtin’s restraint in the governorship squabble while Grimes is seen as aiming for a scalp, with no clear Ruston candidate yet emerging.
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Altgeld
Tlingis
Joliet
Opera
Senator Burtin
Ruston
Grimes
Bailey
Getting Thin and the Scott’s Emulsion Cure
The passage argues thinness stems from overwork or under digestion and endorses Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as balance and aid. It notes you cannot live on it, but it can help if work continues, warning of limits and urging activity to stay well.
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Scott
Alpine Concert Company To Return Friday At Music Hall
The Alpine Concert Company composed of Bioporia buys will perform again on Friday evening March 21 at Music Hall. The notice urges readers not to miss this rare treat praising the young artist musicians and the overall entertainment quality.
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Alpine Concert Company
Bioporia Buys
Music Hall
Dite
la Music Hall
Death of Fred Roemer Jr Acknowledged By Community
Fred Roemer Jr eldest son of Fred Hoetner Sr a longtime local business figure died early yesterday at his home on Main Street aged about 30. He was born July 19 1872 in Michigan and had long been a respected, hard working town member. His unexpected death shocks the community and his family awaits burial in Elmwood Cemetery this afternoon with Knights of Pythias involvement.
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Fred Roemer, Jr
Fred Hoetner
Main Street
Fred
Michigan
Elmwood
Knights of Pythlas
Locomotive Firemen and Chanute Band Host Benefit Night
The Locomotive firemen and the Chanute Citizens' Band present a literary and musical entertainment at Williams' Opera House on Tuesday evening March 18. Proceeds benefit the firemen’s order and the Chanute Band. programs circulated reveal the show’s entertainment value and the event invites all to attend and support the group.
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Chanute Citizens’ Band
Williams’ Opera House
Chanute Rand
Advertisement Notice for Undelivered Mail
The following is a notice of dead letters to be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within two weeks from March 14, 1962. It lists addressees and notes that undelivered letters will be returned or disposed of after the stated period.
Oil lands and refinery plans edge toward town
Standard Oil closes a six acre land deal north of town at four hundred dollars per acre and moves to install tanks and a refinery. William Crouse sells a 253 acre tract, northeast of town, to Southwestern Oil Co for one hundred dollars per acre. The area attracts experienced oil men with faith in the field as pottery firms and a large refinery project eye nearby sites. negotiations progress toward locating both major operations.
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Standard Oil Co. Tus
Col. Carpenter
Carpenter
Standard
Wm. Crouse
Ol Co
Crouse
Greatest World's Fair in St Louis 1904 proclaimed
Urgent call to subscribe to the Globe Democrat for World’s Fair news. Advertisement notes seed corn for sale near Urbana and urges readers to visit Saturday, with cash terms. includes stray personal advice line about helping a friend.
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ST. Louis
The
Globe~democrat
Union
Canada
Mexico
Urbana
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Alva Clark
Congressional
BH McClelland
U. G. Hoshaw Turner
Keifer
A.M. A. Alleman
J. A. Baton
C.C. Dutton
L. Cambero
Garvin
D. M. Boyle L
GW. Green EL
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Prince Henry
L. B. Keifer
John P. Altgeld
Martine
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D. M. Kennedy
M. McDonald
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