Republican convention chosen for Philadelphia June 19
The Republican national committee selected Philadelphia as the site for the upcoming national convention on June 19 after a close ballot among Chicago St Louis and New York. Philadelphias 25 votes edged Chicago 23 on a second ballot amid a jammed Arlington hotel scene.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Payne
Leland
House
Washington
National Republican Committee
St. Louis
New York
Arlington Hotel
Hanna
Foraker
Charles L. Kurtz
Ohio
Senator Wolcott
J. F. Saunders
Colorado
Bigigs
Republican Party
McKinley
Windy City of the Lakes
Jamieson
T. N. Jamieson
Illinois
East Side Jeweler Showcases Sterling Gifts and Ebony Sets
L. D. Robinson offers a wide seasonal display of up-to-date Sterling Silver Comb and Brush Sets genuine Ebony Toilet Sets Wave Crest Ware Sterling Silver Novelties and Cut Glass. The store presents an elegant assortment of gift goods suited for new years and special occasions.
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L. D. Robinson
East Side
Republicans Urged to Cut House Representation in States With Voting Restrictions
The Republican National Committee adopted a memorial resolution honoring Vice President Hobart and urging Congress to reduce representation in states that deny or abridge male inhabitants the right to vote.
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Republican National Committee
Congress
House of Representatives
Congress of the United States
Hobart
Senate Committees Fixed as Fifty-Sixth Congress Opens
Aldrich announced the practical completion of Senate committees for the Fifty-sixth Congress and presented a fixing order adopted without dissent. Some minority vacancies remain to be filled in a few days. The House debated the financial bill with a long list of speakers including Bailey of Texas.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
House
Wheeler
Berry
Kentucky
Bailey
Texas
Goebel
Cox
Tennessee
War department to dispatch 1000 recruits to Manila
The War Department plans to send about 1,000 recruits to Manila to fill regiments shortened by death illness and discharge. Hanna leases Cameron residence on Lafayette Square in Washington, formerly Hobart’s official home.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Hanna
Cameron
Lafayette Square
Hobart
Will of W.G Sanders Divides Major Share Among Relatives
Mount Pleasant ta December 16 The will of the late W G Sanders filed for probate shows an estate about 400000 He was a widower with no children Two thirds of the estate goes to about 200 relatives and friends each to receive 500 or 1000 He leaves 2000 to the city cemetery fund 2000 to the Christian church and 2000 to the local Christian Scientists The remaining 100000 is placed in a trust fund to aid the poor with investment income.
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Mount Pleasant
W.G Sanders
City Cemetery
Christian Church
Temperance clash and church rally across Michigan towns
In Royal Oak Rev J J Axtell fights with saloonkeeper Gus Dondero with temperance aims. Detroit W C T U endorses Axtell and Miss M Wintringer of Chicago speaks on temperance. Elsewhere Denial of I C Frick Benton land purchase and land prospect costs noted. Kalamazoo hosts revival prep while a church dance occurs during meetings.
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Royal Oak
Mich
J. J. Axtell
Gus Dondero
Dondero
Detroit Union
Kalamazoo
Michh
Wilbur J. Chapman
New York
People’s Church
E. C. Smith
Financial troubles roil Globe National Bank and Boston exchange
The Globe National Bank faces sharp financial strain triggering potential panic on the Boston stock exchange as heavy gold shipments move from New York to London. Judge Scott in Omaha has fined two prominent clergymen $200 each for contempt. A French engineer proposes tunneling under the Straits of Gibraltar. A Chicago ministers congress may form from the recently concluded interfaith congress at Sinai Temple Chicago.
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Globe National Bank
Boston Stock Exchange
New York
London
Scott
Omaha
Straits of Gibraltar
Congress of Chicago
Congress of Religions
Seagn
Sinai Temple
Chieare
Sanderson Murder Trial Evidentiary Session in Marshall
Lucius Sanderson of Chicago Heights testified in the Marie Sanderson murder case in Marshall Michigan. He described attending the funeral, offering $6000 for estate interests, and promising immunity if she would accept. Jasper Adams testified about the illness period and actions at the Sanderson home. Dr Pitcher linked death to powdered glass. nurse W J Ladd said Robertson supplied the poisoning knowledge. Robertson collapsed as the state rested.
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Marshall
Mich
Dee
Lucius Sanderson
Chicago Heights
Rodolphus Sanderson
Marie Sanderson
Battle Creek
Jasper Adams
Onyx Adams
Sanderson
Marie Robertson
Water Not Likely To Be Turned In Before Mid February
Chicago officials announce the sanitary trustees believe water may not reach the drainage channel for sixty days due to state inspections and pending lawsuits. A majority expect it within a month. In a letter to Mayor Harrison the committee cites safety concerns and legal action as reasons. In Wisconsin Colonel N Boardman, father of Adjutant General Boardman, lies in critical condition after illness during a Florence hunting trip. his children have been summoned.
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Rhode Island
Delaware
Hanna
Payne
Cyrus Leland
Kansas
Chicago
Boldenweek
Santitary District
Harrison
Yond du Lac, Wis
N. Boardman
Boardman
Florence
Wis
Chicago Board of Trade Quotes and New York Live Stock Report
The report lists Chicago prices for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Lard, short ribs and produce items with bid and ask ranges. It also covers East Buffalo live stock quotes and St. Louis and Milwaukee grain standings, plus deaths of Luther Mills and Rev. Patterson and notes on Moody’s illness.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Dsecer
Ccasse -Petcas Nivero, Ae
Sidaivase Ue
Illinois
L. Moody
Bright
Luther Laffite Mills
David Jameson Patterson
Second United Presbyterian Church of
Brooklyn
British general Buller loses ten guns at Tugela crossing
London reports a serious reverse for General Buller as his attempt to cross the Tugela river failed. He ordered a retreat to Chieveley camp leaving eleven guns behind and suffering heavy losses among Hart and supporting units. The dispatch details gallant but costly actions by the Connaught Rangers and East Surrey at Colenso.
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Tugela
London
War Office
Buller
Pugela River
Chievery
Chievely
Start
Hildyard
Lyttleton
Hart
Connaught Rangers
N. G. Brooke
East Surrey
Colenso
Long
Schofield
Lord Dundonald
Geneal Barton
Chieveiz
Wisconsin Soldier Killed in Battle
Private Joseph Morrissette of Wisconsin died in battle while serving with the Thirty-sixth regulars en route to Manila. He had served in the local National Guard during the Spanish American War and previously fought in Porto Rico.
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West Superior
Wis
Joseph Morrissette
Manila
Morrissette
Company of
National Guards
Porto Rico
Property Outlook in Highland Park Adds Value
Real estate notes suggest Highland Park or Columbian Additions offer wise investment potential with rising values and appealing rental options. Investors eye desirable houses to rent as part of a growing market.
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Highland Park
Columbian Additions
Milwaukee Mayor backs absolute municipal rule charter repeal
Milwaukee Mayor Rose urges unconditional repeal of all city charters at the League of Wisconsin Municipalities convention in Monroe. He calls for state-set city limits and self governance within a framework of state and federal constitutional principles. The speech outlines three state interests in municipal government: taxation, police regulations, and health enforcement. Other items note Berlin’s New Year countdown to 1000, and several U.S. obituaries and accidents.
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Monroe
Wis
League of Wisconsin
Rose
Milwaukee
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the Gazette
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Big Benton
Allerton Syndicate Trust
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Chicago Drainage Canal
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Detroit
Gatacre
Wisconsin
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Wabash, Ind
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Bristol
Here
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Cmicano
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
Chas. H. Keck
Frank Stewart
M. Keck
I. M. Sproull
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Orrick
St. Klein's Clothing Store
P. W. McElwain
Washington Lowa
J. R. Burroughs
Orrien
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner, Washtanton, TA
W.W. E. Anderson, M.D
Pfrice
Klein's Clothing
Washington, Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
First National Bank
Marsh W. Bailey
Oty Hall
Iowa
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Crall’s Atore
Garmen
West DelLong's
C.S. Lemmon
C. S. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Berlin
Peter Sincebaker
San Francisco
Peter Studebaker
George Bogart
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Duke of Westminster
England
Santa Claus
M. Lombardo
Burlington
Fox
H. Sanford
Jessa
Pries
T. J. Dempsey
National Bank
BR. Jieffrey
Une I. . Andere “On
Washington County Savings Bank
Paynterest
Doa General Banking
Joa
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Josph Kook
0. H. Keck
L.D. Robinson
J. ¥. Henderson
E. C. Keck
P. O
Tor
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
City Feed Store and Feed Yard
E. G. Mason
Frank Rogers
R. F. Riley
Stiotse
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