05 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
Alton Daily Telegraph
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1884
Page
1
December 18 advertisement announces closure of entire stock in a clear sales push. The notice emphasizes final opportunity for customers to purchase remaining goods before liquidation. Local shoppers are urged to act promptly as stock dwindles in the closing sale.
The notice declares no upcoming stock and no 30-day reductions. It emphasizes selling current goods quickly to avoid closing before April 1st and invites customers to inspect prices.
Indianapolis and St Louis announce Sunday November 18 1885 as the start date for revised Union Depot train times. Services include East and Boston express routes with daily and Sunday variations, adjusted to Central Time at Alto’s Union Depot.
Senate moves to compel Union Pacific to settle government debt amid calls to curb dividends and new stock. Thurman act amendments seek 50 percent earnings contribution to a sinking fund. Missouri River Convention opens with leaders named and focus on river improvements.
Washington reports Stephen W. Dorsey transfers half his stake in the Cattle Company property in New Mexico to Ally of Boston for 750000 dollars. The ranch holds 45000 cattle across an eighty mile range with numerous water claims. Deal closed Saturday.
Joe Hart of Laredo has sold his Two Laredos and will publish the Texas World in Dallas. The paper will be independent in politics but is expected to support Bayne and Gresham as the Republican presidential ticket according to Dallas Republicans backing the venture.
A Denver and Rio Grande train between Salt Lake City and Ogden derailed after a wash-out four miles from Ogden. Mail car messenger Jackson E. Orr died from injuries suffered in the crash. Orr was a son of a former Iowa congressman and a member of the Ute Commission.
A fierce winter storm battered SpRinoreLp from midnight to 2 AM with heavy rain, thunder, and vivid lightning. The blackout conditions hindered telegraph and wire operations across the city and surrounding area.
In Dublin at City Hall the Irish party leaders agreed to introduce 12 bills in the coming Parliament session. They aim to amend land and laborer laws and push a debate on Irish rule, with a focus on confronting tyranny in Ireland.
In Daviestown Ohio, Mrs. John E. Baughman, wife of a prosperous farmer two miles west of town, cut her throat with a butcher knife yesterday morning amid financial troubles. She remains alive at last report, condition not stated.
William Nuon a Montreal born cattle dealer shot near Cheyenne agency. suspected Indian attackers unpopular with him. George Walker released from Missouri penitentiary, sought in Illinois for horse stealing, ill with consumption. removal may threaten his life. Also mentions Rogers of Georgia, an attempted murder case, and Captain Keyes trial by court martial before a civil jury.
Sylvester Johnson, president of the Indiana Horticultural Society, reports extensive tests show peaches and pears killed beyond hope by the severe cold. Apples and cherries likely to endure, but overall fruit prospects are poor. Wheat crops also show slow green-up and January frost caused blistering even under snow cover.
Dorsheimer's bill for foreign authors to receive copyright on reciprocal grounds will be favorably reported by the judiciary committee. The measure aims to defend American authors from unfair competition and open new foreign markets while delaying free copying for one year after publication. George Parsons Lathrop supports the movement and expects passage.
Delegates from St. Louis to the Mississippi River convention discuss the propriety of a full delegation and a potential postmaster appointment for the city. Hon. Henry Hitchcock and other officials weigh strategy as they prepare to present matters to the Executive for action.
The Academy of Science met with Dr. J M Leete presiding to report the death of Dr. George Engelman president at 5 50 pm. Members expressed sorrow and uncertainty over a successor as no suitable candidate remained in St Louis. The academy will attend the funeral as a group.
Washington officials report Representative Graves backs a five member Missouri River commission. Members include an Army engineer, a Coast and Geodetic Survey member, and three civilians with at least one civil engineer. Tasked to draft plans and estimates to deepen the river channel and protect banks from mouth to head. An appropriation of 100000 dollars is provided.
Curemnatt Feb 5 The Post prints an interview with a local politician on presidential preferences showing Headley and Sherman as first choices of their parties A canvass of Indiana places McDonaldio lead with Payne second for Democratic president Arthur first choice of Republicans Baine second The latest figures from New York City place Sherman leader of the Republican party among brokers bankers and railroad men
Leroy Smith, who wounded William Thompson outside a church in Little Valley, was jailed in Bloominton awaiting charges. Smith says he had no intent to kill, driven by sudden impulse. Thompson remains critically injured but expected to recover. possible lynching threat looms if he dies.
During a storm in Hitsepono Missouri on February 5 Mr. G Heeken was listening to a De Soto telephone message when a lightning flash ran along the wire and knocked him insensible. He recovered by noon and felt alright.
Fragmentary ad claims Emory's Little Catharine Pills prevent sickness and offer an absolute cure for Ellioci ne at 1S cents. Text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details or sourcing.
The New York Legislature debates the excise question with the High License bill proposed by Roosevelt to raise license fees. Tammany Hall remains unusually silent as insiders speculate on a plan to coerce liquor dealers into a controlled political bloc. A Scott-law style tax replacement may be considered, placing taxes on real estate rather than dealers, funding police and poor relief.
Boston mourns Wendell Phillips with funeral plans to be held at Faneuil Hall and public viewings. Autopsy notes the severe nature of his illness while officials vow to honor his lifelong advocacy for liberty and the rights of the oppressed.
MaRennatt Missouri on February 6 reports fire destroying the city jail. A crowd forced entry with axes after prisoners cried out, freeing themselves briefly before help arrived. A defective flue caused the blaze.
William Die, former saloon keeper from Arkadelphia, traveled to Malver, where he halted a feud with farmer William Mann. A shooting ensued, Mann was killed. The confrontation stems from an old family quarrel spanning twenty miles.
An old advertisement notes Benson's Capeine Porous Plasters as superior external remedies with Fremes described as highly medicinal priced at 25 cents. The fragment suggests a retail pitch for medicinal plasters.
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