Ex Governor John K Tanner Dies in Springfield Hotel Room
Springfield May 24 ex Governor John K Tanner died in his Leland hotel room at 2 45 pm from rheumatism of the heart after returning from Chicago with rheumatism on his left side. He had not felt well for two weeks and was attended by Dr J N Dixon who could not specify the exact cause. His wife and sister in law were with him at the end. Officials planned funeral arrangements at the governor's office and flags were half masted.
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Public man Tanner held several high offices
Public figure Governor Tanner served many years in public life, including roles in the Illinois House of Representatives, United States Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois, and state treasurer. He also served as an assistant at the United...
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Governor Tanner Dies at 57 After Public Service
The longtime Republican leader and former state central committee chairman, a former U S Senate candidate against Cullom, died at 57. He served in the Civil War, was a state senator, and a railroads official. Survived by a widow and two children, Colonel J Mack Tanner of Springfield and Mrs John A Barnes of Chicago. His second wife, Turney English’s daughter, was from the local area.
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Ilinois
Cleveland capitalists plan Springfield to Bloomington electric line
Springfield Illinois May 24 The Cleveland capitalists who are to build the electric railroad from Decatur to Springfield and from Decatur to Bloomington also expect to build one from Springfield to Bloomington running parallel with the Chicago and Alton road.
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Cambon Leaves Chicago for Pan American Exposition
Chicago May 24 M Jules Cambon ambassador from France has left Chicago for Buffalo where he is visiting the Pan American exposition stressing Franco American plans and cultural exchange during the trip.
President McKinley Busy Day in San Francisco
President McKinley met federal officials to help place an old Civil War veteran named Ritter. He reviewed regiments at the Presidio, spoke to soldiers and visited a general hospital. He attended multiple receptions and helped lay sod for a Dewey monument, ending with a G A R reception.
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Mayor McKee Defies Council in Logansport Dispute
Logansport Indiana May 24 The city council cuts Mayor McKee salary from 1200 to 840 yet he resists removal and continues to run city business. Citizens praise his conduct and a third term bid by Republicans seems unlikely with talks of an independent run.
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Father of James Ayres speaks after Washington killing
James Ayres Sr. travels from Detroit to Port Austin with his son's body, saying his son was steady and discussing his belief that Mrs Bonié murdered him after planned breakup. He portrays his son as a strong athlete and questions the claim that he was disarmed.
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Strikers Gain Ground in Machinists Settlements
President O Connell of the machinists association reports that settlements favor the workers with New England about 1500 returning to work, Ohio 500 to 600, and Pennsylvania about 1000, while about 1000 men are on strike. additions in Philadelphia and Seaboard Air Line shops at Americus Georgia noted.
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May 24 Across the nation brief items
Evidence showed a woman would have survived with a physician. Mayor Jones was admonished for contempt of court in Toledo. O'Dell & Co. and Sprague & Van Roy settled their embezzlement suit in Fort Wayne. Detroit filed to form the People’s Telephone Co with $2.5 million capital, Everett Moore syndicate owning 70 percent. At Chicago stock yards a Hereford cow Dolly II sold for $5,000. Eau Claire women’s club seeks ban on degrading dances at street fairs.
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Corn Prices Slide After Manipulation Allegations
Chicago markets report May corn fell to 43 cents a bushel, 17 cents below the peak price alleged in Phillips manipulation discussions after weeks of value inflation.
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Vaccination Rule for Cleveland Public Schools
Beginning Monday in Cleveland all public school children must be vaccinated or withdraw from school. The policy seeks to curb disease spread through mandatory immunization for enrollment.
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May 23 Markets Report From Chicago and Other Centers
Board of Trade quotations show mixed grain futures with wheat May at 74% and July around 73% cents, corn near 47% and oats about 28%, pork futures steady around 8.20, short ribs around 7.95. Produce prices list butter eggs poultry apples potatoes and sweet potatoes with live stock quotes from Chicago East Buffalo and St Louis noting receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep.
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Calvinism on Trial in Presbyterian Assembly
In Philadelphia the general assembly debated revising the Westminster Confession to soften or remove harsh Calvinist declarations. Rev. Dr. Herrick Johnson urged a humane, critical view of the creed, noting it as a human document. Debates centered on predestination and the pope as anti Christ with officials arguing over overtures and dismissal of the topic.
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Purvis Opposes Revision Proposals in New York Speech
Rev Dr George T Purvis of New York criticizes revision as hopeless saying the confession of faith is not perfect and the assembly is liberative not bound by presbytery returns He warns against polemical attacks as unbecoming and questions the project’s future impact.
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Flood Toll Rises in Tennessee and Virginia
Report from Knoxville dated May 24 notes Tennessee River flood levels surpassing those since the 8th and extensive destruction across Tennessee and Virginia. Thirteen bodies are confirmed dead with fears the total will grow, including victims from Elizabethton and Watauga, among others.
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Bresci commits death by own action in Santo Stefano
Rome May 3 Caetano Bresci the assassin of King Umberto I has hanged himself in Santo Stefano prison using a bed clothing rope. He was found with his feet on the floor death by hanging. King Victor Emmanuel reportedly called it perhaps the best thing that could have happened to the unhappy man.
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Mexico's political stability praised by Weyl after six months study
Dr. Walter B. Weyl reports that Mexico has reached political stability and improved communications with railways and telegraph networks. United States capital concentrates in railways and banks, aiding orderly governance. A peaceful transfer of power from President Díaz to a capable successor would boost confidence and show the nation’s progress rests beyond one leader.
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Welcome to Porto Rico Governor Allen Arrives in San Juan
Thousands greet Governor Allen as the Mayflower arrives in San Juan Porto Rico. A half mile long procession, school children, bands, and delegations welcome Allen who speaks of hope and cooperation for island progress. San Juan enjoys a semiholiday amid fireworks and festivities.
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Howard Gould to Build Kilkenny Style Castle at Sand Point
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