MacVeagh Nominated by Illinois Democrats for U.S. Senate
At Springfield a Democratic convention declared Franklin MacVeagh the nominee for United States senator on the first ballot amid strong support and unity. The event featured praise for MacVeagh from Chicago leaders, notes on his tariff reform stance, bi metalist views, and a unity pledge against party dissension. A telegram from John M. Palmer also noted the senator’s health as good.
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Franklin MacVeagh
United States
MacVeagh
General Black
Democratic Party
Chicago
the Times
John P. Hopkins
Ak Acral Tn de Ag
Yale
Busiape Seaton
Illinois Democrats nominate MacVeagh for Senate at Springfield
Franklin MacVeagh, Chicago grocer, nominated on the first ballot as United States senator with Henry Raab for state treasurer and Bernard J. Claggett for state university trustees. The platform supports Cleveland and Altgeld, tariff reform, free coinage, and direct senate election by popular vote.
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Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
United States
Franklin MacVeach
Henry Raab
Bernard J. Claggett
State University
Julia Holmes Smith
C. L. Pleasants
T. C. Clendenin
Cleveland
Altgeld
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democratic House of Representatives
Burlington Route Maps For Office Or Home Use
A large handsome map of the United States is issued by the Burlington route. Copies will be mailed for fifteen cents in postage.
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United States
Burlington
General Pass- Saar Cetain Ag Cine
Turner Picnic and July 4th at Sharpshooters Park
Notices advertise a Turner picnic at Sharpshooters Park on July 4 with street car access and 10 cent admission for men, ladies free. also bids open for Riverview Park races on July 3 and 4, plus a city council meeting on dram licenses and local park concerts by Harugari Saengerbund Athenaeum.
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Sharpshooters Park
Sharpshooters’ Park
Harugari
Chicago
Juliet Saengerbund
Athenaeum Band
Saengerbund Park
Diamond lost from train north of Joliet
A white necktie with a diamond stud fell from a car window of the Chicago and Alton special Cook county train between Joliet and Bloomington last night. The finder will receive a cash reward equal to the diamond’s value if returned to W I Burnett local passenger agent C A KR R Joliet.
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Cook County
Joliet
Bloomington
W. I. Burnett
C.A. KR. R
Fourth of July Excursions via the Alton
Tickets issued to all stations within 200 miles of Joliet inclusive from July 2 to July 4. Round trips priced at one and one third fare, return by July 5. Joliet to Chicago and intermediate stops at one fare round trip. Date of sale and return limit as above. W. I. Bursett, P TA C A B R Joliet.
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Chicago
W. I. Bursett
T.A.C
A.B. R
General Trumbull’s Vexed Coffee in Chicago Bistro
In a Chicago restaurant General M. M. Trumbull orders coffee and rolls but rejects the serve with a claim of liberty and wounds. the ebony waiter insists the coffee is all he gets. The general, wounded in pride, reads his paper as the scene ends with him accepting the imperfect cup.
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M. M. Trumbull
Chicago
General Trumbull
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Restored Strength For Aged
The advertisement urges Paine's celery compound as a nerve and blood remedy for the elderly, claiming it builds new blood, steadies heartbeats, improves sleep, and relieves nervous prostration and digestive issues. It cites Prof. Edward E. Phelps and a testimonial from Louis C. Crossen in North Cohocton NY.
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Paine
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Letter from Miles W. Barrett to E V Debs 1894
Miles W Barrett chief of Switchmens Mutual Aid Association replies to Debs regarding aid in the Pullman strike dispute. He states the union has no grievance with Pullman Car Company and will not urge members to quit switching cars. He cites adherence to labor laws and vows to enforce order, noting past frictions with other crafts.
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Miles W. Barrett
Switchmens' Mutual Aid Associaton
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association of North America
Office of
Grand Lodge
Commerce Building
Chicago
A. KR
Ashland Block
Ill
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Pullman CarCo Onar Association
Pullman Co
Northwestern
The
Buffalo
Springfield
Onio
Mives W. Bargert
Riverview Park 4th of July Program Promises top entertainment
Riverview Park announces a mature 4th of July program with five daily running races including a saloon ascension and parachute jump. Horseentries exceed a hundred, three bookmakers present, and grounds admit 3 cents for men 25 for women 15 cents for children under 12 plus 10 cents for grandstand seats. T. J. Kenry, Secy. Also notices for two kitchen girls at At Hotel and Joliet Turners picnic at Sharp hooter's park with 10 cents admission and free for ladies.
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Admiggton
Vance Weds Helen Taxis in Ridgewood Nuptials
On the 27th at noon at the bride’s parents home in Ridgewood, George A. Vance and Miss Helen Taxis married with Rev. H J White officiating. The couple departed for a lakes and northern resorts tour. Vance, a Will County National Bank teller, is lauded as an exemplary social young man. the bride’s father has served as county clerk of Bureau and Grundy counties. The Times joins friends in hearty congratulations as bank officials praise George’s merit and the home was filled with crystal silk roses and natural flowers.
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Hot Springs Virginia Promises Health Rest and Scenic Charm
Hot Springs Virginia promotes health rest and pleasure with mineral springs and scenic beauty. The era notes old charm plus a modern hotel, and trains from Chicago Peoria St Louis Indianapolis connect via the Big Four route with palace sleeping cars and dining service. Pamphlets and full information available from Big Four Route officials.
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Palace
D. B. Martie
Gen’ Pass
Tkt. Agt
O. McCormick
Northwestern Half Rate Excursion Tickets to Denver and Cleveland
The Chicago and North Western Line offers excursion tickets at one half fare for round trips to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs with return allowed to July 27. Also offers one fare round trips to Cleveland Ohio tied to the Christian Endeavor convention with return by July 31. Tickets on sale June 23 and 24 for the western trip and July 9 and 10 for Cleveland. Apply to Chicago North Western By agents for details.
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Colorado Springs
Chicago and North-Western
Casimir-Pereire Elected French President to Succeed Carnot
M. Casimir-Pereire was elected president of the French Chamber of Deputies and chosen to succeed the late Sadi Carnot as head of France. He won a majority of 17 amid a brilliant scene at the Versailles theater. Carnot’s funeral plans and political transitions accompany the report, with references to ministers resignations and possible cabinet changes.
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Casimir-Perier
The
Bet of Deputies
Deat Sadi-Carnot
Frances the Republic
William
Paris
Perier
Dupuy
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