Fatal rear end collision on river bridge in Indiana
A Lake Erie freight train crashed into the rear of a Big Four train on the river bridge at 8:20 am, killing B. Y. Siegfried of Atlantic, Iowa, and injuring T. Eagan. The wreck trapped Siegfried on the caboose as fire and debris fell, while Eagan escaped with burns and bruises. Firemen battled flames as the crew escaped with only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Big Four
B. T. Siegfried
Iowa
T. Eagan
Ball’s Station
Town
LaFayette
B. Y. Siegfried
Atlantic
Thomas Egan
Siegfried
Egan
Iis
St.Elizabeth Hospital
Towa
LaFayette Fire Department
Caboose
LaFayette Courier
Fastest Train Chicago to Omaha on the Omaha Limited
The Rock Island Route introduces a new fast daily train between Chicago and Omaha. Passengers reach Omaha by 8:00 a.m. after departing from Iowa stations, enabling connections with fast onward trains. Contact ticket agent Joey Sepastian, G. P. A. Chicago, for the time card.
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Great Rock Island
Chicago
Omaha
Iowa
Joey Sepastian
New York Big Fire Destroys Block Opposite Battery Park
A fierce blaze swept a block opposite Battery Park New York on February 10 destroying 13 buildings with losses around 700000. Fireman Bernard Blair fell from a ladder fracturing his skull while others faced smoke and cold as hydrants froze and engines struggled to reach the blaze. The Walter & Bell bagging factory on Front street fed the flames and 150 workers were rescued from the fifth floor amid freezing winds and zero temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Battery Park
Front
Whitehall
South
Moore Streets
Bernard Blair
Walter & Bell
Front Street
Esstern
South Ferry
J. H. Meyer & Co
Peter Huartman's
Warren & Strattan
Farmers Alliance Elects Officers at Wasmaron Session
The National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union finished a two day meeting at Wasmaron on February 10. A platform reaffirmed prior demands and called for extended rural free delivery. Officers elected were President J. C. Wilborn from Old Point Ohio and Secretary-Treasurer A. B. Welch from Victor Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers
Alance
Wasmaaron
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
J. C. Wilborn
Old Point
A. B. Welch
Victor
Five Killed In Big Dipper Mine Disaster
A reservoir break at the Big Dipper mine on the Iowa hill caused the mill, blacksmith shop and drying house to be swept away. Five Chinese workers and one white man, Joseph Farber, perished and their bodies were found far down the canyon. The mine losses exceed $20,000. The Big Dipper is noted as a rich California gravel mine. Woodmen Session Ends In Fremont
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auturn
Cal
Iowa Hill
Joseph Farber
California
Fire razes Grandy Center with $50,000 loss
A Dig fire yesterday destroyed the eight story Grundy Center hotel sample room along with the Herald printing office and several businesses including a harness store, furniture store, Grant's shoe store and two millinery shops. The blaze began in the furnace flue and caused about $50,000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandy Center
Grundy Center
Herald
Grant’s
Telegraphic Briefs Span Navy Yard to Dominion Affairs
A rapid roundup reports the Marblehead left Charleston for Havana. the senate probes the St Louis state oil inspector office. the president plans a Feb 15 train trip to Boston for the Home Market club banquet. Peach centers report crop losses while rail time and builder meetings proceed. security dismissals occur at the military academy. Saratoga fire causes $60,000 damage. London reports a gold king’s marriage and Samoa dispatch questions in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marblehead
Charleston Navy Yard
Havana
St. Louis
Senate Loxon
Washington
Boston
Home Market Club
Zinaora
Joplin
Galena
Webb City
Order of the Exsenso Knights
New Orleans
South Georgia
Chicago
Omaha
Milwaukee
National Association of Builders
John. B. Stevens
Philadelphia
W. H. Seward
National Association of Master House Painters and Decorators
Cincinnati
Daniel T. Holland
Troy
Alger
Military Academy
Charles Baender
Moberly
F. G. Lane
Keosauqua
TOTAL CASUALTIES 268 AT MANILA REPORT
The latest casualty list from General Otis at Manila shows 268 total since Feb 4, with 3 officers and 56 enlisted killed, 8 officers and 199 enlisted wounded, and two enlisted missing. Nebraska and Colorado units are named among the wounded and killed, with specific names and towns listed. Filipinos entrench near Caloocan and Malabon as American troops press forward amid heat and impatience. Colonel William C. Smith of the First Tennessee died of apoplexy. Sergeant Major Smith is set to return as an escort of his remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinnton
Otis
Manila
Nebraska
Gustave Edlund
Fullerton
William Philipot
F. Made Ison
H. G. Livingston
M. Plattsmouth
George L. Clothier
Genoa
Robert EK. Childers
Fred Kuhn
Beatrice
Oral F. Gibson
David City
Douglas T. Bridges
Norfolk
Harry Seabrooke
H. Nelson
Grant Boyd
Columbus
Francis Hanson
Marc C. Shiperd
Daniel Campbell
Colorado
Clyde F. McKay
W. C. Smith
Calootan
Caloocan
Smith
Tennessees
United States
William C. Smith
First
Tennessee Volunteers
Miller to occupy Iloilo amid Philippine moves
Washington reports indicate American forces may land at Iloilo as General Otis has not denied the order. Casualties since Saturday inform officials, with Luzon quiet for several days. Agoncillo, in Canada, explains he sought cable access to Aguinaldo to relay the treaty ratification result and its impact on rebel leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americana
Washington
Otis
War Departments
Luzon
Philippines
Alger
General Otis
Iloilo
Milier
War Department
Admiral Dewey
Cavita
Navy Department
Agoncilio
Canada
Moxtrean
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
United States
Senate
United Sates
Tas Aguinaldo
Havana Mourning for General Garcia Arrives in Harbor
The Nashville bearing General Calixto Garcia’s body sailed into Havana as Morro Castle guns and the American squadron fired salutes No fewer than 1000 flags flew at half mast while crowds gathered along the waterfront The coffin draped in Cuban flags was taken to La Machina wharf and later to the municipal council chamber guarded by Cuban and American troops A public funeral is set for Saturday with official flags to remain half mast until then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romalon
Garcia
Havana
Nashville
Calixto Garcia
Morro Castle
la Machina
Junta
Anti Diuretic Drug Promises Quick Nighttime Relief
A vintage ad claims Dr E Detchon's Anti Diuretic cures bed wetting and urinary incontinence in children and adults. It asserts rapid results at a price of 1 and 100 dollars, sold by Parsons Co Druggists in Atlantic lows.
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Masterly South American Nervine
A newspaper notice promotes Yonk Inoyelids a stomach cure claimed to permanently end indigestion and weakness. It asserts immediate relief from first dose and universal effectiveness, promising safety and sure cure for long sufferers. Sold by F Parsons & Co. druggists Atlantic Iowa. dwnovlé
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Lowa
Dangers of the Grip Prevented by Chamberlain Cough Remedy
An old warning notes la grippe risks of pneumonia and asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia with reasonable care. It claims the remedy cures grippe faster than others and is pleasant and safe to take, sold by Vic Emmert and H. G. Weber & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Vic Emmert
H. G. Weber
Relief for La Grippe Cough Cited by Satisfied Druggist
A Danville reader recounts how his daughter, struck by la grippe years ago, now avoids coughing fits after using Foley's Honey and Tar. Advertisements tout One Minute Cough Cure, Da Witt's Little Kang Risers, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as remedies sold by Vic Emmert & Co, Fackler, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Vic Emmert
N. Jackson
Danville
Foley
Ode
Vic Emmert & Co
F. Parsons & Co
S. A. Fackler
The
Vic Emmet
da Witt
New Great South American Kidney Cure Delivers Quick Relief
Relief in 81x hours for kidney and bladder distress with prompt pain relief in bladder kidneys and back in men and women. Relieves urine retention almost immediately. Promises fast cure and relief. Sold by I Parsons & Co Druggists Atlantic Lawn An.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Lawn
Dr King’s New Discovery Fights The Grip
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as protection against grip and its symptoms. It promises to cure coughs and sore throats, with a money back guarantee if not cured, priced at 50 cents and one dollar. Trial bottles offered at Vic Emmert & Co’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Cure for La grippe by Poley’s Honey
An official local advertisement touts Var heals the lungs and cures the racking cough of la grippe and influenza. The remedy claims to prevent pancinema and is guaranteed. Sold for 25 cents and 50e. Vie Em meri & Co. aid F. Parsons & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Vie Emmeri & Co
Aid F. Parsons & Co
One Minute Cough Care Promotes Health and Savings
A historic warning claims croup colds and throat troubles quickly threaten health and life. The ad promotes One Minute Cough Care as life preserving and cost saving, noting it is pleasant for children to take and endorsed by Vie Emmart.
Whats Prominent Kentuckisa Says
W L Yaney of Paducah reports severe kidney disease treated by three top southern Kentucky doctors with no success. After using Foley's Kidney Cure, one bottle brought relief and three bottles cured him. He highly recommends the remedy from Vic Emmert & Co and IF Parsons & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Yaney
Paducah
Kentucky
Foley
Vic Emmert & Co
IF. Parsons & Co
Cough Cure Advertisements Highlight Various Remedies
Coughing injures and inflames sore lungs, One Minute Cough Cure loosens the cold and heals quickly. The best cough cure for children is Vic Emmert. Frostites and chilblains are said to be quickly cured by Banner Salve from Vic Emmmert Co and F Parsons Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Emmert
Banner
Vic Emmmert& Co
F. Parsons & Co
Woman Credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for Cure
Mrs Philip Weber of Boston New York recounts severe backache and sleepless nights ending after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims the pills cure backache rheumatism female weakness dropsy diabetes heart disease gravel stone in the bladder and all kidney disorders. They are sold by druggists 60 cents a box six for 2.50 sent by Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
N. Y
Philip Weber
Dodd
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Atlantic Iowa February 27 1899
By special execution from Cass County District Court Iowa the German Savings Bank of Davenport sues Garrett Formay and multiple defendants. Levy on Lot 3 in Block 4 Atlantic for sale to highest bidder cash February 27 1899 10am before the courthouse door Atlantic. Sheriff P Hitt to conduct sale. Also notices influenza and One Minute Cough Cure endorsement by A J Shepherd Elden Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cass County
Iowa
German Savings Bank of
Davenport
Garrett Tormay
Garrett Formay
Charter Oak Stove and Range Comany
She Cutler
Proctor Stove Co
What Cheertove Co
Hamilton Manufacturing Co
Curtin & Clark Co
San Hoffman Jr
Fourteso
Atlantic
Platos
Atlantc
Court House
P. Hitt
Said
Wil
Baby Teething Care and Horse Liniment Ad
Teething remedy praises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething infants claiming relief of pain wind colic and diarrhoea priced twenty five cents. English Spavin Liniment advertised for many horse blemishes promising dramatic savings and warrantied cure sold by F Parsons & Co Druggists Atlantic Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Iowa
Honest Cure for La Grippa By Local Gardiner Man
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine reports a severe cough cold chills and grip that resisted other remedies but Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured him after one 50 cent bottle The endorsement notes the medicine as the only effective option and lists Vic Emmert and H G Weber Co as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
Vic Emmert
H. G. Weber
Quinine Tablets Claim Fast Cold Cure
A remedy asserts curing colds by removing the body's poison through a pecac to open secretions and quinine to destroy waste, plus cascara laxative. Marketed as the best cold remedy, it promises quick, permanent relief with a positive guarantee, offering no cure no pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Parsons & Co
Jake
Conte
Parcons & Co
Parsons & Co
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Indiana
Buccklen
Fremont, Neb
Kansas City
W.H. Dearing
Plattsmouth
Calovesa
Mania
Malabon
Havanan
Gardiner
Cornish
Roland B. Molineaux
Molineaux
Grip
Sexton
Cmcaco
James A. Sexton
Memorial Hall
Public Library
Grand Army of the Republic
Columbia Post
Rose Hill
Bouck
Dill
Supreme Court
Lincoln
House
Allen
Shurston
MclKinley
Abraham Lincoln
la Grippe
Thomas Whitfield & Co
Wabashay
Jackson St
H. G. Weber & Co
Coal Palace
Green Bay Lumber Co
R, Wasson, Mer
Atlantic, IA
A.J. Shepherd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
Elden
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