Gannon 70 votes seen at Chicago convention showdown
Springfield dispatch reports Willa McKinley announcing Cannon will command not fewer than 16 votes on the second ballot at Chicago. Total strength includes 54 from Illinois, 48 from the South, 12 from New England, and additional from Eastern States, West, and Southwest, with a swift nomination expectation after a brief convention.
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Obituary notices from 1908 city directory
Death notices for Jessie Careton Boland How and others list private funerals and residence addresses. Names include James Krouse, Thomas Boland, Charles Busby, Samuel Lownt, Prof. James Caulfeld, Henry Jaeger, Andrew Kennedy, Edgar Ramsay, J Edwin Krouse, and Mary Iiving. Events reference private interments, church rites, and cemetery services with dates in March 1908.
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Benjamin M. Beall
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Marian Tedsn
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Kennedy
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Edgar Ramsay
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Puneral
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Ednesday
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Fifth Iowa Infantry
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Ton ¢ Nan
Metery
A. S. Grant
Department of the
Illinois Republican Platform Endorses Cannon and Deneen
A reform plank declares support for Speaker Joseph Cannon for the Presidency and favors a tariff adjustment. It endorses Gov. Deneen and civil service, plus the primary election law. George T. Buckingham of Danville will chair the convention, with no nominations for State officers planned.
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George T. Buckingham
Danville
Dunn to Nominate Bryan at Democratic National Convention
Omaha attorney Ignatius J. Dunn was chosen by the Nebraska delegation to nominate William J. Bryan for president at the Democratic national convention. Dunn, city attorney of Omaha, is one of four at large delegates and has worked in Nebraska Democratic politics for twelve years.
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Denver
Nebr
Ignatius
J. Dunn
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
United States
Dunn
Harlan May Retire to Write His Memoirs
Justice John Marshall Harlan plans to retire at the close of the current term after over thirty years on the Supreme Court. He reportedly seeks to keep a government-paid private secretary to assist in memoir writing, a proposal not supported by some lawmakers. He was appointed by Hayes in 1877 and will be 75 in June, with retirement possible in the near future.
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Kentucky
Iron Chancellor’s Strength And Diet For Greatness
The piece recalls Otto von Bismarck’s stature as the “Greatest of the Germans” and asks who among living men could claim equal power or intellect. It notes he outwitted peers, united Germany, and ruled nearly half a century before dying at 89. It attributes his vitality to German fare, specifically malt and hops on his table.
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Bismarck
Licensed to Marry in Various Virginia Locales
A list of quick marriage licenses shows numerous couples from Willard Merrifeld Alexandria Richmond Baltimore and related locales. Names include George W Dane Gertruda Kidwell John May Sadie Tabb Dora Anderson Georg Morandus Estelle Euclid and others with officiants listed as Rev. F A Bristol Rev J B McLaughtin Rev G F Dudley Rev M Mott Rev Seaton Rev I B HeLaughiln and Rev Isaac Teliver.
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Willard
Gertruda M. Kidwell
Merrifeld
F. A. Bristol
Jemea A. Pearson
Mary OG. Terrell
Oath
Alexandria
J. B. McLaughtin
John F. May
Sadie H. Tabb
Richmond
G. F. Dudley
Robert Wolfe
Mery Kouri
Yoeisan
Frederick Funk
Dora A. Anderson
BM. Mott
Milver ”Tyler
Georga Morandus
BH. Williams
John G. Holmes
Flossie
John Richard
Witt H. Washington
Estelle Euclid
Isaac Teliver
Charles H. Hormer
Baltimore
Ana Inn Brady
FA. Seaton
James E. Brown
Sophia Lexans
IB. HeLaughiln
Tailor Sues De Chaulnes Over Improper Service Papers
London tailor James Cavanaugh assigns James Hannigan to claim $2000 from Paul de Chaulnes for clothes 1901 with $655 interest. Proceedings before Judge Conlan revealed the summons was served on Baron Louis de Conde not the Duke. The Duke’s affidavit dated March 17 says he was not properly served and was abroad.
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Mar
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Wheither
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Theodore P. Shonts
London
Gates Hamburger
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James Cavanaugh
Pamner
Paul de Chaulnes
Paul
Hamburger
Emanuel
Theodore Bernard Marie d'Albert de Luynes d'Au‘ly
Duc de
Trading stamps with funerals target Chicago undertakers
Chicago headlines indicate undertakers may start trading-stamp sales to attract clients. A widow canceled service at a downtown funeral home after not receiving stamped coupons, prompting discussion among northwest side directors. The issue will be reviewed at the Chicago Undertakers Association meeting. Georgia Republicans name no presidential choice as state central committee sets Macon convention for May 16.
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Mar
Chicago Undertakers’ Association Arts
Atlante
Republican State Central Committee
Macon
Wife Did Not Love Him He Sues For Property Rights
Ernst Drewitz once a preacher sued his wife Mrs. Gussie Ogden Drewitz widow of Frank Ogden to set aside a contract releasing all claim on her estate in exchange for love and affection. Mrs Drewitz valued at 490000 in real estate. Their married life was unhappy and she sued for divorce then withdrew. They moved to Cincinnati and worked on a chicken farm. Milwaukee Tickets Named. Milwaukee Mar 25 Returns from yesterday's primary election show David S Rose Democrat nominated for mayor by a plurality of 7500 Thomas J Pringle Republican plurality about 1800 Hamit Seidel Social Democrat also nominated.
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David S. Rose
Thomas J. Pringle
Hmit Seidel
Kidney Troubles and Old Time Vegetable Treatment Advised
A health blurb urges consultation with a reliable physician for kidney trouble. It promotes an old time vegetable treatment for rheumatism and bladder issues, claiming success in sixteen cases and detailing a simple recipe using Compound Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla syrup. The note emphasizes cleansing the system and restoring kidney function in seniors.
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Piadner
Daily News Claiming Wide Readership and Objectivity
Describes a newspaper's independence and fearless, accurate coverage aimed at all readers. Highlights top reporters, modern facilities, and the goal of delivering the best news each morning throughout the year.
The Post Leading Newspaper at the Seat of Government
The Post stands as the capital city’s foremost newspaper with comprehensive financial news and full market reports. It serves merchants and financiers with precise business status, guides farmers on produce sales, and offers varied reading for the leisure reader in its Sunday Morning Edition.
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Post
The Washington Post Sunday Sporting Pink Sheet
The Washington Post offers a distinguished illustrated magazine and foreign news, with The Sunday Post praised as superior to other Sundays. It highlights sport coverage across baseball, racing, billiards, auto events, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, and swimming on pink paper with timely, accurate illustrations.
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