Washington Death Centenary Observed at Mount Vernon
Washington death centennial observed at Mount Vernon with solemn rites by Masons and Red Men. President McKinley and cabinet attended. funeral procession and tomb rites marked by music, invocations, and a Washington oration. Michigan governor Pingree cites two $75,000 bribe offers during Detroit mayoralty in a banquet speech.
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McKinley
United States
Grand Lodge of Masons
Colorado
William D. Wright
Virginia
Old Dominion
Washington
Hay
Gage
Long
Wilson
Hitchcock
Duke
General Washington
Third Cavalry Band
A. M. Randolph
Grand Lodge of
District of Columbia
A. A. Burnand
Ed H. Calisch
Beth Ahaba Synagogue
Richmond
Lansing
Mich
Ilazen
Pingree
Detroit
Farmers’ Clubs and Grangers
New York City
Washington memorial services held at Epiphany Church
In Washington the Church of the Epiphany hosted George Washington memorial services under the patronage of local patriotic societies. The Episcopalian rite was led by the Bishop of Washington with aid from several colonial and revolutionary groups. The program included Kipling's Recessional, a Hill address, a farewell address excerpt, and Saul’s Dead March.
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Washington
George Washington
Church of the Epiphany
Patriotic Societies of
District of Columbia
Sons of the American Revolution
Colonial Dames
Colonial Wars
Sons of the Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
Society of the War of 1812
Kipling
Hill
Saul
New York
Washington burial centennial observed in Chicago
In Chicago on December 15 the centennial anniversary of George Washington's burial was observed by several patriotic societies of the city. The event marked a milestone in local remembrance and civic ceremony.
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George Washington
Chicago
Moonshine In Wisconsin Raised Moonshining Rumors In Oneida County
In Oneida county Wisconsin a gang of professional moonshiners is indicated by recent discoveries. A complete distilling outfit was found by Matt Stapleton on land east of Monico near an old road. The site sits by a lake enabling easy liquor transport to markets. A foreman from Devereux and Smill uncovered the setup during land work. Meanwhile in Superior the local bar association urges redistricting Wisconsin into northern and southern federal districts for better court access.
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Rhinelander
Wis
Oneida
Matt Stapleton
Monico
Crandon
Devereux & Smill
West Superior
CoussSns County
Wisconsin
Winnebago Chief Candidacy Sparks Tribal Debate in Wisconsin
Black River Falls Wisconsin December 15 George Neshesheik descendant of Chief Neinesheik placed as candidate for Winnebago chieftainship Thomas Thunder a bright young member slated as assistant chief Young tribe members resent Thomas Roddy's pretensions and demand an Indian chief or none at all
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Black River Falls
Wis
George Neshesheik
Neinesheik
Thomas Thunder
Thomas Roddy
Wisconsin Judge Bars Young Couple’s Marriage Plans
In Monroe Wisconsin Judge J M Becker revoked the marriage license for Paul Water and Millie Efferd after Water admitted misrepresenting his age. Millie is 19 and Water would be 21 in February. consent was required due to lack of a guardian and foreign parental residence. John Wagner the bridegroom’s uncle objected and the license was canceled.
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Monroe, Wis
J. M. Becker
Paul Water
Millie Efferd
August Ludwig
Decatur Township
Switzerland
John Wagner
Death mystery in Decatur links local man to Springfield suicide
Coroner Baer of Sangamon county arrived in Decatur to identify George Hahn who died by his own hand in Springfield. He believes Hahn and J. M. Smith, seen in Decatur during the Corn Carnival, are the same man who bought a confectionery and recently left town. Smith was arrested November 6 with Lulu Stagner for disorderly conduct.
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Decatur
Ils
Dee
Baer
Sangamon County
George Hahn
Springfield
Hahn
J. M. Smith
Smith
Lulu Stagner
Bank organizing permits issued in Illinois
The state auditor granted permits to form the Chicago Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago with 250000 capital and to form the Farmers State Bank of Berwick in Warren County with 80000 capital. Archie L. Bowen and Harriet Ela were married in Bloomington with Rev. George K Denlinger officiating. Bowen longtime Bloomington editor and Ela daughter of late resident George P Ela.
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Springfield
Ill
George J. Stadler
John SS. Level
Adolph Wegner
Morris Frasch
C. G. Blanden
Chicago Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Farmers’ State Bank of
Berwick
Warren County
H. M. Lewis
Ira Long
James Franch
John F. Long
Charles Morris
F. E. Cable
Z. H. Powers
Bloomington
Archie L. Bowen
Springfield Evening News
Harriet Ela
George K.denlinger
Second Presbyterian Church
Bowen
George P. Ela
Opening indications they are plenty at Washington
Washington reports signs of a new national campaign as Republicans bid for the convention site. Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York vie, with New York offering 100000 dollars and Philadelphia pledging full funding. Senator Platt leads New York efforts while Chicago hosts the delegation at Shoreham.
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Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
National Committee
Shoreham
Platt
McKinley Root ticket favored at convention planning
The article outlines the push for a McKinley renomination by acclamation with Elihu Root as favorite for vice president. It notes calls for a western candidate and mentions Harrison Otis of the Los Angeles Times as a possible token, while reporting opposition from southern politicians to district-based representation and a Chicago-held convention plan. It also covers related political maneuvering and brief local notices from Wisconsin and Michigan.
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McKinley
Elihu Root
MacWinley
Root
Payne
New York
Hobart
Harrison G. Otis
Los Angeles Times
Philippines
War Department
Pacific
T. N. Jamieson
Illinois
Raleigh Hotel
Chicago
Hamilton Club
Good Will Not an Asset in Board of Trade Case
Chicago Dec 15 judge Windes of the appellate court rules that the good will of a commission firm on the Board of Trade is not an appreciable asset for heirs of a deceased partner. In Marshall Mich Miss Marie Robertson testifies in the Sanderson case that she never saw the glass placement and her past thefts are noted. Justice Lewis says the inquest was not legally completed and Mrs Sanderson surrendered rather than flee, with witnesses suggesting the prosecution aims to strip her of her deceased husband’s property.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Windes
Appellate Court
Mashall
Mich
Marie Robertson
Sanderson
Miss Robertson
H. P. Lewis
Marie Butterfield Sanderson
Trenton
N. J
Reid
New Jersey
Indiana Republicans set Love Feast date in Indianapolis
The Republican state committee fixed December 27 in Indianapolis for the annual Love Feast opening campaign for nominations. A January 23 meeting will organize the state committee, with no vacancy in the secretaryship as Spooner remains in federal service. Des Moines report notes county boards may sell old courthouse site to fund a new building. Racine report says Henry F. Corbett of Milwaukee may face delay in court as doctors forbid disturbing the injured Rev and Mrs Cheney.
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Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Indiana
Spooner
Deral Judicial Department
Des Moines
Dee
Supreme Court
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Racine, Wis
Henry F. Corbett
Milwaukee
Cheney
Corbett
War dispatches from Natal and Magersfontein losses
Reports from London provide details of the Natal front and the Magersfontein battle. British casualties include several officers killed or wounded with numerous missing. A Ladysmith sortie reportedly destroyed the Modderspruit bridge amid ongoing skirmishes. Additional notes cover political labor decisions and regional notices.
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London
Weenen
Natal
Ladysmith
Modderspruit
War Office
Forestier Walker
Cape Town
Naauwpoort
Methuen
Magersfontein
Highland Brigade
Wauchope
J. N.C. Coode
Elton
Edmonds
J. R. Clark
Cox
Cowan
Lamberton
Goff
Robinson
Wingate
Cowie
Kelham
Berkeley
Dutt
Peatherstonhauagh
Noyes
Wolfe Murray
Berthon
Tait
J. Sterling
Codrington
Hion
W. Lambton
Hon. Cumming-Bruce
McFarlane
Ramsay
K. R. MacKenzie
Brodie
John Bull
Lourenzo Marques
Winton Churchill
Pretoria
Gatacre
Stormberg
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Binghamton
N. Y
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Marblehead
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Badger State
Paul
Savngs Bank
Wedding of
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Otis
California
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Heath
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Henry C. Payne
Joe Manley
Maine
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Fond du Lac
J. C. Wells
Lansing, Mich
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Texas
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Dunning & Stevens
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St. Louis
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Magerafontein
Frere
Colense
Fanklin
Willis J. Hulings
Pennsylvania
Europe
Gen. Wood
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Wood
Brooke
St. Paul
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Associated Press
Duluth
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania Institute For Deaf and Dumb
Hdgewood
Cedar Rapids
el Kahir
Imperial Potentate
FF. O. Evans
J. W. Geiger
Marion
T. Forbes
Auburn
Ind
Wm. Gatsch
Here
Ohio
Gatschs
Belives
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
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Casey Bros
Reed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Ovrrick
Klein's Clothing Store
P. W. McElwain
Washinaron Lowa
J. R. Burroughs
Orrick
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Wabhlonton, LA
W. E. Anderson, M. D
Quebice
Klein's Clothing
Washington, Lowa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
H. Sanford
Pri Os
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
Capital
Aurplus
Marsh W. Bailey
City
Iowa
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Orie Fe
Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
W. AK. Jeprey
A. Anderson
Nehler
J.P Anderson
Washington County Savings Bank
Jos. Knox
A. Warm
Cashier
O. H. Keck
V. P
O. M. Kwon
Asa't Onsk
Garmen
West DeLong's
C. S. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
Mr. Lemmon
Burlington
Fox
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
0. H. Keck
L.D. Robinson
Frank Stewart
J. F. Henderson
E. C. Keck
P. O
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
City Feed Store and Feed Yard
MASON
Frank Rogers
R. F. Riley
Smouse
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