March First Week Threatens Harsh Weather For Parade
The text notes wintry conditions or worse are likely during the outdoor presidential ceremony in early March. It also mentions the fatal illness of Mrs. Gage dating from a cold taken on inauguration day. An expert claims Lake Superior iron ore will last for centuries and other rich deposits may exist in the United States. The Louisville Courier-Journal comments on women speculators and questions if street gambling bias is gendered.
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Gage
Lake Superior
United States
The
Louisville Courier-Journal
Wall Street
Rice irrigation boom in Louisiana and Texas
Farmers in Louisiana and Texas built 1500 miles of canals capable of flooding 300000 acres and spent 1750000 on thirty modern rice mills. Under the new irrigation system the rice lands yield a net profit of 15 dollars per acre, indicating a substantial agricultural upgrade and investment.
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Louisiana
Texas
Edison’s New Storage Battery Showcased at Buffalo Exposition
Edison displays a storage battery at the Buffalo exposition claimed to halve weight by dropping lead, with promises of further innovations from his establishment. The device is framed as a major breakthrough in electrical science and could influence his branch of the field.
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Edison
Buffalo Exposition
Immigration Bureau Scope Sought by Powderly
Terence V Powderly United States commissioner of immigration seeks enlargement of the bureau to include record departure data of aliens and urges legislation allowing use of immigration data to prevent violations of immigration laws.
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Terence V. Powderly
United States Commissioner of Immigration
Bureau of Immigration
Albany Troy street railway strike ends after eleven days
After eleven days of public disorder and several fatalities, the street railway strike in Albany and Troy New York was settled by mutual concessions. The piece questions whether such results can be achieved without riot bloodshed business disruption and large taxpayer costs.
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Albany
Troy
N. Y
Vaults Guarded by Rock and Steel at Philadelphia Mint
A burglar would face rock saturated with water veins that flood any opening. The gold vaults are seven inches thick in steel, and the silver vault is protected by one inch of steel. Silver is stored in bulky shapes that require drays to move.
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New Philadelphia Mint
General Funston Talks With Insurgent Leader in Neuva Ecija
Gen Funston held a conference with Gen Lucban in Pensarenda in Neuva Ecija. The rebel commander said he would likely surrender with all forces within days. The event showcases the public impact of his past river crossing at Calumpit and capture of Aguinaldo.
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Funston
Lucban
Pensarenda
Neuva Ecija
Calumpit
Aguinaldo
Oil strikes draw capital to Beaumont Texas field
The Beau mont district of Texas attracts American capitalists into a booming oil field. Investors, a Texas city now famous, fill the business scene with millions of dollars and careful, methodical study of opportunities. The result benefits the region as capital flows in.
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Beaumont
Texas
Phillips Corn Deal Draws High Praise From Traders
Big bear traders concede the recent cor ner was an exceptionally clever day on the Chicago board. Some estimate about two cents a bushel profit in 6,000,000 bushels cash corn. The speculative activity added 120,000 to 500,000, totaling 600,000 to 700,000. Phillips had 200 customers who trusted his discretion to participate.
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Phillips
Chicago Corn King
Chicago Board
Ambitious US diplomacy urged to aid China
Under existing conditions it would be a gratifying thing if the United States government should use its influence in behalf of China urging a European acceptance of terms possible of fulfillment by the Chinese. It is certain that the administration had already done good work in restraining the eagerness of the powers to deepen China. American diplomacy which should result in an understanding whereby a basis of amicable settlement may be reached would be a typical American diplomacy.
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United States
China
Army Canteen Abolition Sparks Military Disorder
New York May 23 The Times reports Gen Brooke ordered posts to submit by September 1 a report on results of abolishing the army canteen. Officers say intemperance rose under the regime and predict Congress will confront the issue. Seven privates absent without leave from Fort Ethan Allen Vt have been jailed at Governors Island after pay day. Reports from Governor's Island link unrest to canteen abolition. Posts including Fort Hamilton Schuyler Wadsworth Hancock and Willet's Point show pay day disturbances. Fort Totten soldiers spent about $20 each, sparking saloon revelry nearby. Court martial for drunk and disorderly and absences rise. officers blame the canteen change and handing pay to soldiers amid saloons.
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New York
the Times
Brooke
Department of the East
Congress
Fort Ethan Allen
Governor's Island
Governor’s Island
Fort Sheridan
Fort Snelling
Adams
Gen. Sheridan
Fort Hamilton
Fort Schuyler
Fort Wadsworth
Fort Hancock
Willet’s Point
Fort Totten
Long Island Sound
Whitestone
The Disciplined Cadets Dismissed From Academy
Washington May 23. The cadets dismissed from the military academy after the disturbances include Henry L. Bolby Nebraska John A Cleveland Alabama Trangett F Teller New York Raymond A Linton Michigan Rirchie C Mahaffey Texas all second class. Suspended cadets include Olan C Aleshire Illinois Benjamin F McClellan Mississippi James A Shannon Minnesota Chas Telford Utah third class Theos N Gimperling Ohio and Harry Hawley New York suspended without pay until April 1 1902. Order signed by Secretary Root issued by direction of the president on recommendation of the superintendent.
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Washington
Military Academy
Henry L. Bolby
Nebraska
John A. Cleveland
Alabama
Trangett F. Teller
New York
Raymond A. Linton
Michigan
Rirchie C. Mahaffey
Texas
Olan C
Aleshire
Illinois
Benjamin F. McClellan
Mississippi
James A. Shannon
Minnesota
Chas
Telford
Utah
Theos
N. Gimperling
Ohio
Harry Hawley
Root
Illinois State News Roster Of Sudden Deaths And Confession
A roundup from Illinois reports multiple deaths from apoplexy including A C Lambdin of Martinville Mrs William Campbell near Greenup and Capt Benjamin A Graffith of Sciota also by apoplexy. obituaries note Rev W T Pippin Walter Bowman and H B Wills among others. In Jacksonville a confessed case reveals Will Ferguson admitted poisoning Dr Joseph L Barnes with poisoned candy.
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A. C. Lambdin
Martinville
William Campbell
Greenup
Cumberland County
Benjamin A. Graffith
Sciota
McDonough County
Co. I
Illinois Volunteers
State Board of Equalization
Joseph Evans
Saline County
Harrisburg
W.T. Pippin
Patoka
Walter Bowman
Pittsfield
H. B. Wills
Alton
Will W. Ferguson
Jacksonville
Josephl. Barnes
State Asylum For
Ferguson
Barnes
Southern College
Ruth Mason Heads To Chicago Law Offices AfterGraduation
Miss Ruth Mason daughter of Senator W. E. Mason graduates with high honors from National University Washington earning a bachelor of laws degree. She plans to practice law with her father and brother in Chicago after a summer rest. She denies leaving love life as reason for entering the profession and urges a practical approach to attire and health. Dr Frederick C Winslow of Jacksonville is appointed superintendent of the hospital for incurable insane at South Bartonville near Peoria, to take effect when opened around October 1.
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Ruth Mason
W. E. Mason
National University
Washington
Blackstone
Kent
Mason
Winslow
Yates
Frederick C. Winslow
Jacksonville
South Bartonville
Peoria
Jacksonville Asylum
Ricks Leads Cooper in Second District Supreme Judge race
Returns indicate James B. Ricks leads George R. Cooper for supreme judge in the Second district by about 8,930 votes. Ricks carried every county except Bond with majorities from 40 to 1376 and holds a district majority roughly 2,500 above the normal Democratic margin.
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James B. Ricks
George R. Cooper
Second Judicial District
Phillips Corn Wizard Bets on Wheat Oats and Provisions
Phillips the Chicago corn wizard who earned nearly a million by closing out his May corn deal now drives bets by shifting into wheat oats and provisions to keep opponents at bay about his motives. Drank gasoline while demented Parish Beach of Chenoa died from gasoline after dementia from illness. He served in the civil war. J Mack Tanner Will Accept. Col J Mack Tanner son of former Gov Tanner will accept as secretary of the state board of charities, tendered by Gov Yates.
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Phillips
Chicago
Parish Beach
Chenoa
J. Mack Tanner
Col
Gov. Tanner
State Board of Charities
Yates
Mattoon Declared Oil Boom Likely in Shelby County Area
People of Mattoon join experts in predicting the best oil and gas indications stretch from Shelby county to the Indiana line near Mattoon. The claim emphasizes local prospects and future exploration potential.
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Mattoon
Shelby County
Indiana Line
Tower Hill Parsonage Destroyed by Fire
The parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal church at Tower Hill Shelby County was destroyed by fire with no insurance.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Tower Hill
Shelby County
Veterans of Illinois G A R Encampment Highlights Peoria Parade
Veterans of the Union Army gathered in Peoria for the 35th annual Illinois department G A R encampment. Governor Yates presided at the parade and campfire with thousands present. Capt N B Thistlewood of Cairo elected department commander. officers chosen for Sons of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps announced.
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Yates
Capt
Thistlewood
Cairo
Peoria
Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic
Longenecker
Gov. Yates
Minois G. A. R
Sons of Veterans
Peoria Fire Department
Coliseum
Guv. Yates
Frank C. Lowden
Chicago
Illinois Division
N. B. Thistlewood
George W. G. Estover
J. B. Line
Rockford
C. Partridge
W. H. Rose
T. A. Canaday
Clinton
J. M. G. Carter
Council of Administration
R. M. Campbell
A. 8. Wright
Woodstock
Women's Relief Corps
Martha” K. Baxter
Springfield
Kizzle M. Flint
Lucretia Hamilton
Alton
Bnow
de Kath
Eggleston
Imposing Masonic Cornerstone Ceremony in Bloomington Courthouse
Bloomington May 23 Imposing masonic ceremonies marked the laying of the cornerstone for McLean county’s new half million dollar courthouse rebuilt after last June’s fire. Thousands gathered as Grand Master Hitchcock led proceedings with visitors from many cities, a parade through business streets, and the placing of the records box in the stone. Judge Celestin D. Meyers delivered the oration.
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Bloomington
Grand Lodge of
Miinois
McLean County
Mlinois
Hitchcock
Peoria
Moulton
Chicago
Prand
Bar
Infantry
Cavalry
Illinois National Guard
Odd Fellows
Turners
City Board of Education
de Molay
de Molay Commandary
Knights Templar
Spencer’s Band
Celestin D. Meyers
Circuit Court
James B. Ricks Elected Supreme Judge in Illinois
Returns from the Second judicial district election show James B. Ricks, the Democratic candidate, winning in 17 of 19 counties across Madison, Bond, Marion, Clay, Richland, Lawrence, Crawford, Jasper, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Macoupin, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark, Greene, Jersey, Calhoun and Christian, with majorities totaling about 9,000.
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St. Louis
Second Judicial District
Illinois
Madison
Bond
Marion
Clay
Richland
Lawrence
Crawford
Jasper
Effingham
Fayette
Montgomery
Macoupin
Shelby
Cumberland
Clark
Greene
Jersey
Calhoun
Christian
James B. Ricks
Funston and Followers Endure Hard March Diet of Snails and Octopus
Lawrence Kansas dispatch relays a San Isidro April letter describing General Frederick Funston and his troops on the Aguinaldo campaign forced to subsist on rice, snails, and octopus while posing as prisoners. Funston notes the harsh trek, the rocks, and even a rare octopus meal during the rough expedition.
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Lawrence
Kas
Frederick Funston
Aguinaldo
San Isidro
F. I
Kansan
Agna ‘C. Clark
Lawrence, Y
Gen. Funston
Kansas
Former Illinois Governor Tanner Dies at 57
Springfield May 24 Former Gov John Riley Tanner died in his room at the Leland hotel at 2 45 PM from rheumatism of the heart after a illness of nearly two weeks. He had returned from Chicago last Saturday with rheumatism on the left side. He leaves a widow a son Col J Mack Tanner of Springfield and a daughter Mrs John A Barnes of Chicago. The state will arrange a military funeral. flags were lowered to half mast at state buildings.
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Springfield
Ill
John Riley Tanner
Leland Hotel
Chicago
J. N. Dixon
Tanner
Ilinois
United States
Southern District of
Illinois
United States Sub-Treasury
Republican State Central Committee
Col
J. Mack Tanner
Fourth Infantry
John A. Barnes
Clay County
J N. Dixon
Dixon
Mack Tanner
Yates
State House
Fifty-eighth
Sixty-first Infantry
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Tanner Obsequies Mark Illinois Funeral Honor
Springfield May 24 Gov Yates orders Adjt Gen Pierce to mobilize the Fifth regiment I N G to report Sunday for the Tanner funeral services The proclamation notes former Governor Tanner will lie in state in the capitol rotunda from Sunday morning until the funeral and calls state departments closed from noon Saturday with half mast flags Governors tribute praises his military service political skill and public leadership
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Springfield
Yates
Adjt
Pierce
N. G
Illinois
The
Republic
Commonwealth
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John G. B. Adams
Albert D. Shaw
Col. Hull
Frank A. Reid
J. L. Forrester
Yale
J. L. Anderson
Owen L. Day
Kankakee
W. L. Ekwall
W. C. Creighton
Champaign
J. W
Court
Hoag Bloomington
Lala
Jas. B. Ricks
Supreme Bench
Rey Tanner
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