Grand Army encampment at Danville selects new officers
The thirty third annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Danville drew large crowds with 15 000 parade watchers and 2 000 veterans in line. Officers were elected with John B. Inuman chosen Commander and A F Walcott Senior Vice Commander, while delegates to the National Convention were named from Chicago and Danville. The Sons of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps also announced officers and delegates for regional and nationalmeetings. Capt John R Inman of Springfield highlighted as the new commander with a veteran Civil War background and long service with the Western Union Telegraph company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans and Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Danville
Black
Spain
John B. Inuman
Springfield
A. FF. Walcott
Chicago
Nathan Smoot
J. W. Bartlett
J. H. Crowder
Bethany
A. S. Wright
Woodstock
B. F. Lee
Rockford
A. D. Cadwallader
Lincoln
Co. F. Avery
Pontiac
F. A. Frier
Galesburg
F. BP. Hamilton
Quincy
Z. R. Winstow
James O'Donnell
B. Loop
Selvidere
L. Kraughtoff
Nashville
B. F. Funk
Bloomington
Inman
A. Partridge
Waukegan
W. H. Rose
W. H. Hoffman
Champaign
Sons of Veterans
William C. Schneider
Kankakee
L. E. James
Obiong
Charles E. Ellsworth
Campbell
Isaac Cutter
Detroit
J. D. Black
EL WH. Abbott
John Simpson
Clark J. Wisdoil
Women's Relief Corps
Jexeccutive Board
Mesdames
Ella Zerse
Helen V. Bristol
L. B. Evans
Taylorville
Sophia Linscott
Martin Baxter
Anna B. Tuck
Plymouth
Johanna T. J.ory
Delleville
Susanna Webster
Monmouth
Rose Clark
John R. Inman
Cuba
Ite
Shafter
Western Union Telegraph Company
Artificial jasmine scent created by chemical method
Albert Verrey reports to the French Academy of Sciences a method to reproduce jasmine perfume by isolating and recombining two known organic compounds. The process uses grease-coated glass to capture the fragrance from jasmine blossoms and a subsequent chemical synthesis yields an inexpensive, highly authentic odor. This breakthrough promises advances in perfumery and showcases chemical progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy of Sciences
Albert Verrey
London
Verley
Chicago Chronicle
Hurd Seeks Partition Of Wife's Estate After Sentencing
Alonzo R. Hurd, recently jailed in Springfield for assaulting his 13 year old stepdaughter Gracie Shaw, sues the child's guardian for partition of his wife's estate and his dower. Mrs. Hurd died months ago, leaving about 20 000 dollars. Hurd ordered the suit filed before his imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo R. Hurd
Springfield
State
Gracie Shaw
Illicit distillery seized in Fulton county village
United States Marshal Tripp seized an illicit distillery in Dumferline a mining town in Fulton county and arrested Dominick Domma for operating the still. Domma, a 12 year resident, produced a malt hops water drink with two unknown ingredients sold to miners for ten cents a quart. Demand exceeded supply as he produced about 50 gallons weekly.
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United States
Tripp
Dumferline
Fulton County
Dominick Domma
Domma
Jack the Hair Clipper Jorgensen Kills Himself in Chicago
John W. Jorgensen known as Jack the Hair Clipper died in Chicago from a self inflicted bullet wound in the left breast. He was captured by Central police months earlier while clipping the hair of a young girl on a downtown street. At Central station he confessed to many hair clipping incidents and said he had a mania for despoiling girls of their tresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jorgensen
Jack the
Chicago
Jorgensen
Central Police
Giris
Form of Philippine Government Proposed by US Commission
Manila report outlines a liberal governance plan with a governor general appointed by the president, a cabinet under the governor general, and judges chosen by the president, with a mixed American and Filipino leadership. It notes efforts to cease bloodshed and grant self government compatible with peace, while Aguinaldo’s demands are labeled preposterous.
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Manila
Schurman
United States Philippine Commission
Congress
The
Philippines
United States Commission
Aguinaldo
Otis
Filipino Congress
Texas Tornado Destroys Towns Across Erath County
A major Texas tornado passed Sunday noon over Erath County, striking Mount Pleasant and Stephenville, causing widespread destruction to homes and churches. Wim Kauffman was killed, about 15 injured, with several in critical condition. another death and injuries reported near Dublin. Cedar crops and trees wiped out, local reports scarce on full details.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Cisco
Erath County
Mount Pleasant
Titus County
Wim. Kauffman
Dublin
Stephenville
Pullman Town to Be Sold Under Court Decree
Final decree in quo warranto cases against Pullman Palace Car Co. sets five year timeline to dispose of 12 000 model town residences 16 acres of vacant lots 50 acres of streets and parks gas water sewer works Hotel Florence two churches Arcade and market hall One year to cease municipal functions and to dispose of Pullman Iron and Steel Co. Company retains car shops and 25 acres north of Pullman. other properties removed from ownership Plans for worker housing sales not yet approved Lincoln unclear on sale timing Municipal assessor’s office to tax Pullman normally Gas plant to be opened by others Streets free to public Court retains jurisdiction until all property sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Co
Baker
Florence
Pullman Iron and Steel Co
Michigan Avenue
Adams Street
Pullman
Southern Palace Car Co
Union Foundry and Wheel Co
County Board of Assessors
Robert T. Lincoln
Board of Directors
Three Men Blown To Atoms In Indiana Nitro Explosion
Chicago workers from Aetna Powder Co. in Aetna Indiana were killed when a nitroglycerine tank exploded Sunday night after a pipe burst. Sawdust and leaves near a flue ignited, destroying the building. by sundown yesterday no bodies or portions of them had been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aetna Powder Co
Aetna
Ind
Birthday Gift Inquiry At Bargain Counter
A brief shopper interaction shows a woman seeking a present for her husband. A shopwalker asks about years of marriage, the reply tokens “Pon years,” and directs to the bargain counter to the right. A rival is noted in the scene.
Grain-O: A Drink To Replace Coffee For All Ages
An advertisement promotes Grain-O a nourishing drink resembling coffee in taste but free of its injurious properties. It claims to aid digestion strengthen nerves and serve as a health builder for children and adults. Sold by grocers at about the price of coffee, 15 and 25 cents.
The Coldest Weather Recall in a Teasing Exchange
In a brief quip republished from the Indianapolis Journal a man teases about measuring cold weather during a marriage proposal to an heiress. The exchange contrasts practical thermometer use with romantic bravado in a witty, period-voice snippet.
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Yabsley
Madge
Indianapolis Journal
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Illinois Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Thomas
Committee On Resolutions
McKinley
Republic
National Union
Abraham Lincoln
Dewey
Santiago
Philippine
Edward Kirk
Frank Milligan
John B. Inman
Illinois G. A. R
Gozagen
Filipino Commission
Prof. Schurman
Benguet
Locos
Tuna
Tarlac
Vio del Pilar
Zamboaunga
Zamboanga
Minnandoa
Cumberland Presbyterian
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Hall
Hood
Indianapolis
VIA
Warren J. Lynch
Cincinnati
Spalding
Walter Camp
Aeib
A. G. Spalding & Bros
New York
Denver
Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
J. Broughton
Monadnock Elk
J. S. Crawford
9Th St
Kansas City
Everett & Kantz
Fort Wayne
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