Political Convention Boil Over in Springfield Delegates Tilt
Springfield reports a hot political scene as Cook County backs McVeagh while General Black fights to unite state delegates. Chicago forces push McVeagh despite Black support and neutrality from Hunter and Altgeld. News notes resignations, committee picks, and a looming senatorial clash.
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Springfield
Ill
Tae
Jolliet
General Black
Chicago
Black
Cook County
McVeagh
Hopkins
Heptias
Morrison and
Cabie
Hunter
Altgeld
Will County
J. B. Mount
M. Binzen
J. W. Gray
Scott
Bloomington
Coll McNaughton
Cleveland
John W. Downey
John
BR Orr
Vermillion County
George Brennan
Redden
Hooper
Irquois
Allison
Kankakee
Gen. Black
Tak Tores
C. Q. Thorpe
Map of the United States offered by the Burlington route
A large handsome map of the United States, mounted for office or home display, issued by the Burlington route. The notice mentions a postage rate of fifteen cents for general passes and references related corporate terms.
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United States
Burlington
Passmere
CBO RR Coens
Civil Service Examination August 11 1894 in Washington
Notice details an August 11 1894 civil service exam in this city for clerk and carrier posts at the post office. eligibility requires US citizenship ages 18 21 40, applications due July 23 1894, open to all reputable citizens regardless of political ties, with impartial grading. Also lists court proceedings including guardianship, loan petitions, and local fines for weapons and intoxication with brief incident notes.
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Civil Service Commissioner
Washington
United States
Civil Service Commission
Eric J. DaLanver
Hot Springs Virginia Promises Health Beauty and Rest
Hot Springs in Virginia markets its mineral springs as cures for ill health and sources of renewed vitality. The resort touts old time charm with modern comfort, a new hotel, and scenic beauty. Train links from Chicago Peoria St Louis and Indianapolis provide evening departures with Cincinnati connections and palace sleeping cars.
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Hot Springs
Virginia
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Big Four
F. F
Cincinnati
Palace
St Louis
D. B. Martin
Gén's Pass
Tkt. Agt
McCormick
Oklahoma lands and wood for sale in Topeka notices
Pree Farms in Oklahoma invites settlers as Kickapoo Wichita and Comanche lands open for homesteading. For a free illustrated Oklahoma folder contact GT Nicholson, Santa Fe Route. Also, Henry Newkirk offers stove and cord wood and fence posts at South Richards Street, with orders at M Bolig’s.
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Kickapoo
Wichita
Uncle Sam
Oklahoma
GT. Nicholson
G. PA
Topeka
Henry Newkirk
Richards Street
M. Bolig
Jefferson and
Joliet Streets
Tax Board of Review Announces Final Session Thursday
The board of review of taxes will complete its work Thursday evening. All persons wishing to appear before the board must present themselves before that time.
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Board of Review of Taxes
Board
Travel dates and routes to Santa Fe ticket office notice
June 23 and 24 July 21 and 22 Aug 10 and 11. Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and return 26.36. June 16 17 18 Jamestown New York and return 13.06. June 2nd 2th Buffalo New York and return 13.06. For additional information apply at Santa Fe ticket office. H. C. Knowren, Agent.
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Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Jamestown
New York
Buffalo
Santa Fe Ticket Office
H. C. Know Ren
Joliet Items and Public Notices Roundup
Joliet Times column highlights public notices and local happenings including the Lambert mill closure on July 1, steel mill repairs mid August, post office change at West Liberty Iowa, and various social events at Saengerbund park. Also notes arrests, auctions, concerts, school institute progress, and property transactions in Joliet and nearby areas.
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N. Santon
West Liberty
Iowa
Sharpshooters Park
Sai
Stillman’s
Hugh Gowran
Sacred Heart Church
Allen Patterson case arguments delay public notice issue
Hill and Hill for Allen D Arcy and House for the City argued the Allen Patterson certiorari case to quash the writ on lack of notice and no damages. D Arcy cited authorities while Hill defended Allen. city attorneys faced late publication and focused on technicalities rather than the quorum issue. Early this morning Miss Tincher died after a lingering illness. she was a popular young lady.
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Allen-Patterson
House
D'Arcy
Attorney Hill
Allen
Capt. Hill
Tincher
Tinnie Tincher
Oliet
Bloomingtons Finest Singer Visits Park Avenue
Miss Katie Donahoe, one of Bloomingtons finest singers, is visiting Tressa Cooney at 108 Park Avenue. Elder Van Horn and son of Rockford are guests of G. H. Munroe, whose daughter Jennie has been there for several weeks with the Monroe family.
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Katie Donahoe
Jubilee singing and naval ship renovation note
Jubilee singing with Beau Ideal mandolin orchestra and Second Baptist church choir described along with an elocutionist. The Warrior, oldest iron armor clad ship, to be renovated and sent abroad as guard ship. launched 1860, commissioned 1864, by Captain A. A. Cochrane. New boilers and quick firing guns planned. Washington report notes expected resolution extending appropriations thirty days and tariff amendment proposal of $50 per head on aliens arriving.
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Beau Ideal
Second Baptist Church Choir
Thomas Iron Works Company
Blackwell
A. A. Cochrane
Channel
Washington
Peffer
United States
Games Played Yesterday in the National Nochange
No change in the National League standings as three games were played yesterday. A Chicago game featured Chicago vs Baltimore with a 1-6 scoreline. Edison Will Soon Be Well notes Mr Edison’s improving condition in Draneor New Jersey. Lower Brule Sioux Indiana left their reservation without permission prompting pursuit by Indian police. A lawn sociable hosted by Christchurch parish Ladies at J G Elwood’s on Wednesday evening with ice cold drinks.
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H M. Berschiet
Bert Berschied
Riverview Park
T. H. Riley
C. Oesterle
Chicago St
Thomas B. Stamers
Romeo
Vance Furniture Co
Ottawa Street
Williard Snapp
Napoleon and
Ney
Austerlitz
Stassen
Napoleon
Waterloo
Sharpshooters’ Park
Cyprian Bauscheidt
Marcus Krakar
M. P. Schuster
A. Odenthal
Miinois
Hamingwin
Porter’s
Harugar
Chicago
Joliet Saengerbund
Athenaeum
Saengerbund Park
Cock Robin
Frank Morris
Collins Street
Morris
Indiana
Sharpshooters Park
North
Spangler
Baltimore
Ollilos
J.g.elwood
Ladies of
Christchurch
Senate Debates Tax Amendments On Bonds And Incomes
The Senate debated income tax amendments, voting down Hill's bid to exempt state bonds and later personal property from taxation. West's revision and a broad committee amendment limited exemptions to states and certain entities. A final proposal added a small corps exemption threshold before the session adjourned with no action on the measure.
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Senate
Hill
United States
Messrs Gray
Sual
Eustices
Allison
Half Rates to Cleveland for Christian Endeavor Convention
Northwestern line offers excursion tickets to Cleveland Ohio at one fare round trip due to the Christian Endeavor convention. Tickets on sale July 9 and 10 good for return until July 31. Details from North Western Railway agents.
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Béss
Cie
College and Society
G. K. Feagans
Caligraph Typewriter
Caligraph
Times Office
American Writing Machine Co
Hartford
Conn
Chicago Street
W. B. Burton
S. Munroe
Tooms
O'Brian
Liberia Street
People’s Sewond Seronad-Hand Furniture Store
aChicago Street
Rock I
Joliet Street
John Ryan
Lawior
Ulrich
James Egan
South Cage Street
Stet
Oe Tomes
American Musicians Union
Union National Band of
P.S Eustis
the Convention
Democracy Assem
Brennan
Art Hotel Royal
Sharpshooter’s Park
The
Joliet Turners
Wisconsin Central
Grand Central
Lake Villa
Antioch
Mukwonaga
Waukesha
Waupaca
Ashland
Jas. Crow
Milwaukee
Wis
Probate Court
E. Triem
E Triem
Chas
Bert Erickson
Gust Johnson
Gust
Charles King
L. Noble
Noble
King
Hot Springs, VA
Niences
Santa Fe Excursions
Achenbach
H. S
Lambert Mill
Harugari—Saengerbend Park
Randall
Jackson
Mich
E. Porter Brewing Co
Creevy
John Keefe
M. Delahanty
Joseph Green
Kinsman
Joliet
Stone City
John Downey
Rge Brennan
Ald
J.G. Elwood
Jim Dandy
Times
Twe Times
Sorringfield
Clell Q. Thorpe
Telegraph
St. John’s School
Dan Lennon
H. A. Stillman
Mr. Stillman
Wisconsin
St. John's
Rolf
St. Peter's Parochial School
Siengerbund — Park
Hickory Street
Pe. Nevins
Willie McDermott
McDermott
E. S. Stillman
Kilbourn City
Anthony °*Delman
James Grady
Robt. Patterson
Dupage
M. Dando
Braidwood
A Ricke
D. Hutchinson
Geo. Bristol
Plainfield
O. W. Arnold
J. B. Hoy
Lockport
Omaha
Anya
Nat J. Rowell
F. B. Barber
Mary E. Rowell
Ptch
Albert F. Keeney
Frederick M. Hibbard
Columbia Heights
Crete
Jun L
Fred A. Cooley
Smith & Nixon
Keen
Christian Schmidt
Madeleine Leenhart
DuPape Co
James T. Bryce
Robert Scobie
Dunning
Louis C. Leimbacher
Rudolph A. Leimbacher
America
Edison
Draneor
N. J
Senator Hill
Jmecome
Senator Peffer
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