Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 October 1898 — BALL NETS A LARGE SUM. [ARTICLE]

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Needy Soldiers Will Benefit from Chicago’s Society Function. Twenty-two thousand dollars was raised for the families of the soldiers and sailors who are in straitened circumstances as a result of the lath war by the Chicago jubilee ball at the Auditorium. It was a brilliant and enthusiastic society function, graced by the presence of the President of the United States, army and navy heroes, and many other notables, The gowns of the women were of the richest, and the uniforms and peculiar, highly colored costumes added attractiveness to the scene. The welcome accorded President McKinley was hearty and prolonged. The President’s boxes and those occupied by the diplomatic corps were draped with flags.