Hesing Prohibition Talk Sparks Chicago Lantern Night
Washington Hesing, postmaster and mayoral candidate, faces a hostile crowd in Willard hall as he defends a cautious stance on saloons and vows to enforce laws while resisting a blanket ban. The audience, led by women activists, demands stronger measures and questions license fees and Sunday restrictions.
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Chicago
Joldet
Frances Willard
Matida Durst
Willard Hall
Washington Hesing
Batt
Hesing
League of Chrischnink
Hestng
Witten Hall
Heston
Heter M. Sharter
Harker
Mint
Auman
Heine
Hesing Proposes Honest Leadership in Bitter City Debate
In a crowded hall, Hesing defends official action to curb trusts and vices, asserting duty to taxpaying citizens and to pressure corrupt interests. Curious exchanges follow as backers invoke Bible quotes while rivals prepare for further questions on municipal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Carwardine
Hesing
Mr. Hesing
Burrit Smith
Bir
In the Name of Heaven Innauguration Foot Auction in NY
The Trilby party of the First Methodist Episcopal shares an inauguation in church entertainments in New York. A foot auction sold feet attached to ankle bands with bids starting at 25 cents, and one man paid 30 cents for his sister’s foot, raising funds for the pastor’s benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
First Methodist Episcopal Shareh
Peter ©. Moore
Jacob C. Moore
Boy Plays Bandit at First National Bank in Waukegan
Feb 12 Waukegan IL Felix Kenilworth a knee pant boy dressed in a black mask and wooden pistol attempted a robbery at First National Bank. He demanded money from Cashier Wiard who calmly complied with a request for 4.90 dollars. A policeman arrived, the boy was questioned and released with five cents.
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Waukegan
Felix Kenilworth
First National Bak
Felix
Wiard
Seriouis
Charles Wiard
Marlborough Club in revolt over Prince of Wales control
London reports a large and largely royalist Marlborough Club membership challenging the heir apparent. The prince has censored admission candidates, favoring friends while opposing others. The next quar ry meeting will vote on applicants independent of the prince, promising an exciting contest.
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London
Non
Metropolis
Prince of Wales
Hous
Blus
House Committee
Ture
Nordica to sing new roles in Covent Garden opera
Mme Nordica received a letter from Liz Mari ciel asking her to sire io his new opera Hera and Leander to be brought out at Covent Garden next season. Nordica plans study of her role and will add Brunktuite in Gut ter damimerane to repertoire before Text mumeien. She left for Detroit last night for a concert tour with Hayman Kinw & Eriarmer. European tour to follow in March. Madison notes state milice deficit and tax proposal. A Frederick town chronologist recalls thirty years of rheea, and a Chambelain’s Cholera remedy anecdote ends. Por sale by druggists.
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Chicago
Mme
Nordica
Liz
Mariciel
Hera
Leander
Covent Garden
Wariene
Brunktuite
Mile
Noriica
Detroit
Hayman, Kinw
Eriarmer
Atnyer
Eurepe
Madison
Wis
Beehield
Ward L. Smith
Frederick
Town
Europe
Chambelain
Greece Races Troop Reinforcements for Crete Clash Looms
A fresh flotilla of four torpedo boats is in readiness to sail for Crete while troops rush to the frontiers. Prince George’s departure has sparked celebrations in provinces and Athens. Warships from Britain France Russia and Austria are present at Canea with thousands of crew. London dispatch notes Crete support funds and armed supplies, and warns a possible direct clash between Greek and Turkish forces.
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Athens
Crete
Prince George
Greece
Canea
Harfleur
Revenge
Scout
Suchet
Wattignies
Forbin
Nicholas I
Groz
Jastehy
Cretan
London
Central
Lease of Grand Pacific Becomes Chicago Hotel Revival
Papers drawn and verbal endorsements made with the Leiter interests to remodel and lease the Grand Pacific hotel building. Tracy and John Drake propose extensive improvements at an estimated cost between 159000 and 175000 dollars with occupancy targeted by September 1. The Drake family, long tied to the hotel, would manage the revived property.
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John Drake
Chicago
Grand Pacific
Tracy
Joh Drake
Chearo
John B. Drake
Old Ger
Shake, Parker & Co
Fass
Old Grand Pacific
Santa Fe Route Home Road Round Trip Fare Sale
Santa Fe Route offers one fare round trip from Salina to Toledo with sale from February 1 to 17 and return by February 20. Best service noted. special train from Strons City departs at noon. W C Garvey, agent.
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Grand Lodge Area
Mt Salina
Kan
Toelu
Strons City
Sundar
W.c. Garvey
All Kinds of Goal When vol want coal wholzente or retail
A garbled ad lists coal needs and a hair care product. Mentions a telephone number, address, and a few dubious phrases about scalp treatment and iron. The text is fragmented with numerous misspellings and nonsensical elements.
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AJP
Wessen Oust CO
East Puurdhst
Betton
Myrtle Gillette’s suicide attempt shocks St Louis crowd
Myrtle Gillette, longtime mistress of J B Tucker, attempted to kill herself with morphine at Lindell Hotel. A policeman stopped her on Locust and Pine, smashing the bottle. she was taken to St Louis City Hospital under care as doctors assess her mental state after a recent death tied to her relationship.
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St. Louis
Myrtle Gillette
J. B.tucker
Lindell Hotel
Womain
Myrtle
Valeander
Postmaster General Sued Over Street Box Contract
Solomon Winn of Toledo sues the Postmaster General and Detroit contractors Mayberry Elis and Kills to compel a four year street letter box contract. He alleges fraud and collusion with an awarding committee and Superintendent Machen, claims Wilson lacks authority for multi year terms, and that the extra cost exceeds Winn's bid by 25 000 dollars. A restraining order was denied. a show cause rule was issued.
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Washington
Solomon
Winn
Toledo
Mayberry
W. HL. Kills
Detroit
Ditch
Elis
Machen
Judie Cox
Wilson
Tate
Post Office Department
A Place for Murat Halsfead's Son
Massachusetts congressman confirms Albert Halstead will receive a consular appointment under McKinley. Halstead leads Spritefield Union as editor and served on Major McKinley’s staff during his governorship. Glasses offered at reduced prices by Chas Bennett Optician.
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Murat Halsfead
Washington
Massachusetts
Albert Halstead
McKinley
Young Helsfeld
Spritefield
Masa
Chas, Bennett
Optician
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Easy Digestion
An article extols Stuart Co. tablets for stomach ills claiming quick digestion, describing ingredients as safe and effective. It argues pills cure indigestion by aiding bowel action and food fermentation, urging readers to order a booklet from Marshall Michigan.
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Alex
Gunn
Cermin
Atamache Stuart
Packair
Stuart Co. Marshall
Trea
Kansas City Theatre War Deepens Against the Trust
Secret opposition to the theater trust grows with Nat Goodwin planning a vigorous next season campaign. Fanny Davenport leads independents, while managers like Al Hay, Rich & Haris, Klaw & Erlanger, Nixon & Zimman face a spreading challenge across major cities including Kansas City and St Louis.
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Kansas City
Theater Trust
Combine
Nat Goodwin
al Haymen
Rich & Haris
Klaw & Erlanger
New York
Nixon & Zimman
Philadelphia
St. Leuis
Century
Denver
Coates
Chicago
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Fanny Davenport
Kirk Lashella
Youug
Francis Wison
The
Lilliputians
Whitney
Aetorn Company
Frank Daniel
Rival steel rail pool forms against Carnegie
New pool organized with J Pierpont Morgan as clearing house to unite steel rail interests. Participants include Toledo Steel and Lilinois Steel rivals John W Gates and John D Rockefeller. Carnegie price cuts sparked intensified competition. Morgan pool and Carnegie clash. Mills to run full time as lockers shift to favorable terms.
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Pierpont Morgan
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Carnegie Company
Tultnois Steel Company
John W. Gates
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Rock Island & Western Railways
Carnegie
Fmce
Morgan Pool
Llinois
Pennsylvania
Nhe Company
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Tiineis Steel Company
Rockefeller
Djesaba Tron Range
Cable Prospe Bright Hawaii Connection Discussed
President Dole received Alfred S Hartwell’s letter withdrawing his October bid for a Hawaiian cable contract and proposing a Pacific Cable Company franchise. The firm seeks 40000 yearly subsidies, nonexclusive rights, and plans to link telegraph to the US within three years if approved by Congress. A 25000 security deposit is required. Census shows 109020 people in Hawaii.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
San Francisco
Dole
Alfred S. Hartwell
Hartwell
Pacific Cable Company
James H. Schrymeier
J. Mierpont Morgan
J. Kennedy Tod
Edmund L. Baylis
George 5. Bowduin
Inter-Teland Communication
Congress
Hayalusa Islands
Supreme Court orders stay in Duestrow case
February 12 report states the supreme court acted on a writ of error urging action in the Duestrow case tied to Governor Stephens. The court plans to hear the plea next Tuesday with the governor yet to respond, and the defendant faces hanging if no stay is granted.
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Stephens van oSane
Joterson
Artornas
Stephens
Harion Is Christen ed President Cleveland's Youngest Child
The ceremony took place yesterday at the Wile miss station church in Weshneton Fel. 1 Marton area. The presiding minister Dr Gyro and the pastor of the First Presbyterian Tohae Ute city led the service with cabinet members in attendance. Leaders from New York and Pennsylvania coal interests were noted among attendees.
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Cleveland
Weshneton
Marton
Mremand
Gyro & Saicher
Thie
Ludina
Ued Meadhehard Hee
New York
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Miyor
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Aman
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Bandit
Wales
Swell Marlborough Club
Mancinelli
Hamburg
Turkey
St Louis
Wat Goodwin
Ware
Duestrow
Tim A
Harion
Panneylvania Herd
Oviraorsemi
Andracus
Wessies Coal CO
Defai
A. C. A. Evade
Model Supply Store
Ity
Val
Depai
Price
Cupid's
Whitner
Defar
Svoria Sandel
Perar
Departs Est
Millinery Department
People’s Great Department Store
Kemper & Paxtons
6Th and Quincy
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