Killed by an Iowa Mob Near West Point
Whitecaps have terrorized Lee county near West Point Iowa causing one death Abe Balm the eldest of three farmers faced a murderous mob of about 80 who demanded his surrender he fired from the door wounding one neighbor and died soon after the confrontation escalated with warrants issued against seven neighbors as tensions flare across the region.
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Ottumwa
Lee County
West Point
Abe Balm
Balm Brothers
Abe
Still Camping at Greytown on Nicaragua Canal Survey
The Nicaragua canal commission surveying expedition remains in camp at Greytown Nicaragua near Camp Cheney. Laborers arrived from Port Limon Costa Rica and two navy hydrographic launches entered the bar without incident. Lieutenant Hanus leads the camp and plans to start soon, though weather and decay threaten later work. Continuous rain keeps men housed in company buildings as repairs lag and costs rise.
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Greytown
Interior
Camp Lere
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal Commission
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Camp Cheney
Canal Company
Navy
Hanna
Hanus
Bank Branching Favored as Core Currency Reform
In a report to the monetary commission Thomas G. Shearman argues for large scale branch banks, claiming the nation now operates on a banking rather than a monetary basis and that this plan is the most practical remedy for currency issues. Ignatius Donnelly announces an upcoming marriage to Marion Hansen, his stenographer, at age 66 to 20. Count von Goetzen wed Mrs. May Stanley Lay, becoming an American countess in a German style ceremony. The Oxnard beet sugar factory in Grand Island Neb closes after a record run, processing 29 000 tons of beets and producing 6 760 000 pounds of sugar, its longest period of operation and highest output yet.
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New York
Monetary Commission
Thomas G. Shearman
Commission
Mr. Shearman
Ignatius Donnelly
Marion Hansen
Sage of
Nininger
Washington
Count von Goetzen
May Stanley
Germany
Menzel
Grand Isuano
Neb
Oxnard
Homestead Mill Closes Down at Pitrspura
The 10 inch mill at the Homestead works of Carnegie refused the new wage scale and the mill closed indefinitely. All other departments remain in operation. Dems spring a sensation at Populist conference forcing liquor question record and possible fusion talks. Senator Frye discusses China and partition risks with nations.
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Homestead
Pitrspura
Homestead Works
Carnegie
Last Union Pacific Payment Marks Rfection of Reorganization
New York Jan 6 The final payment to the government by the Union Pacific railway was made today a check for 8 500 000 deposited at the treasury The payment ends the financing of the Union Pacific reorganization and settles the 58 000 000 debt to the government The reorganizat10n committee and the reorganized company are now entitled to take possession of the road
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Union Pacific
New York
Union Pacific Railway
Phares Matter Retraction Clarifies Misprint
Mrs. Phares of this city returns home denying a World Herald report about her being linked to Chas. Phares. The transcription in the Telegram claims the World Herald misnamed her and misrepresented her as a widow, urging publication of a retraction to correct the record and absolve her from any insult.
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Omaha World Herald
Merritt
Phares
Trlngraih
World Herald
Chas
World-Herald
Ferris
A White Mark for Foley Kidney Care Claim
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Care as a reliable treatment for kidney and bladder diseases with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to trust Vic Emmert & Co. and cites a sergeant in a volunteer corps questioning arms distribution. It warns that neglect of cold or cough can lead to fatal diseases and touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy. It also notes Hamburg's dog tax policy linking nuisance to size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Vic Emmert & Co
Vic Emmert E Co
Vic Hmmery & Co
Cough Syrup Promises Relief Across Throat and Lung Ailments
A collection of testimonials and advertisements tout cough syrups and salves. Products include Dr Kay’s Renovator and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with praise from customers in Omaha Spencer and Richford. Promotions emphasize safety for children, no opiates, and healing claims for headaches and piles.
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J.C. Berry
Spencer, Mo
DeWitt
de Witt
Vic Emmert & Co
Catarrh Cure claims strong blood action and testimonials
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy that treats the blood and mucous surfaces, branded not quack medicine and prescribed by top physicians. It includes testimonials, pricing at 75 cents, and the maker F J Caunty Co Toledo Ohio. Also notes sale or trade of Clydesdale Hercules stallion and land lease near Wiota Iowa, plus Shiloh's Cure promotion from local vendors.
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Hall
F. J. Caunky & Co
Props
Toledo
Hercules
Young Jack
Wiota
Iowa
Van Derbilt Back in Society Debut as Cotillion Leader
New York reports William K. Vanderbilt reappears from retirement amid divorce proceedings. His debut as a cotillion leader signals a shift in society, with Vanderbilt now a rival to single men. The event occurred at a surprise party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sloane. Rex Mine Closes Down. Denver, Dec. 1—Mining unions’ wage demands lead Rex Coal Mining to shut its two Louisville mines, idling 200 to 800 workers and foreshadowing broader lay-offs in northern Colorado.
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New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Henry Sloane
Rex
Denver
Colorado
Rex Coal Mining Company
Louisville
Rex Company
Kentucky Distillers Form a Pool in Louisville
Leading Kentucky distillers have started a pool for past years stock with an estimated 400000 barrels of whisky to be pooled. A distribution committee will handle the plan with interest from Cincinnati St Louis Peoria Chicago and others though the scheme is not yet fully arranged.
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Kentucky
LouisviLnn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Peoria
Chicago
Masterly Neryine Tonic Promises Universal Cure
An advertisement touts Neryine Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims rapid relief with no failure and urges purchase from F. Tarsous & Co. in Atlantic, Iowa. Also notes One Minute Cough Cure by Vic Emmert & Co for cold related illnesses.
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F. Tarsous & Co
Atlantic
Towa
Vic Emmert &Co
Patent Remedy Advertisements Appear In Lewis Iowa Pages
Local ads tout Foley sYOU Honey and Tar as a top throat lung remedy with dealer guarantees. Dyspepsia cures Shilohs Vilaliver promises quick relief. Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Anaheim resident Curtis Fleck. Karls Clover Boot Tea marketed as a laxative and blood purifier. DeWitts Little Early Risers claimed to cure biliousness constipation and headache. Ads list multiple sellers including Vie Emmert M J Davis & Son and Karl s Clover Boot Tea in Lewis Iowa.
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Karl
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davis
Lewis
Iowa
Vie Kaumert
M. J. Davis & Son
Bryan Homecoming Banquet At Lincoln Hotel Draws Dignitaries
W J Bryan returns from Mexico amid strong support from political and social allies. Hon David Overmyer of Kansas delivers the main address on The National Democrats. Speakers include George W Berge and others as Bryan is praised as the likely Democratic nominee in 1900. Banquet ends after 2 a.m. with a toast to Our Guest. In Albany, NY, Assemblyman Green proposes a bill to end government by injunction and another bill to ease peaceful worker assembly and discourage conspiracy charges.
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David Overmyer
Kansas
National Democrats
Bryan
Lincoln
W.J. Bryan
Chicago
Bryan Traveling Men's Club
Associated Press
Mexico
Lincoln Hotel
George Frad Williams
Boston
J. H. Atwood
Overmyer
National Democrata
George W. Berge
Holcomb
G. M. Hitchcock
Omaha
W. H. Thompson
Grand Island
John H. Atwood
Albany
N. Y
Assemblyman Green
New York
Bigamist Bates Sentenced in Ouronco Case
David H Bates was convicted of bigamy in Ouronco on January 5 receiving a $1000 fine and an intermediate penitentiary term. Wives attended court as prosecutors prepared further charges including perjury. The verdict sparked immediate jury voir dire for a second case.
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Bates
Ouronco
David EH. Bates
Clima Museems
Veniremen
Wonders of science offer free cure bottles for consumption
New York chemist T A Slocum claims a universal cure for tuberculosis and lung diseases and offers three free bottles of his New Discoveries to readers. He cites thousands cured, invites sufferers to write from 08 Pine St New York and to mention seeing this ad in Tum Telegraph.
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New York
T. A. Slocum
Science Daily
T. A Slocum
M. D
Pine St
Tum Telegraph
Not Always Understood Kidney and Bladder Distress
Aimed at both women and men, an old notice explains kidney and bladder distress is often misattributed to womb weakness. It urges urine sediment checks, notes back pain and frequent, burning urination as signs, and promotes Dr Kilmar’s Swanp-Root with sample bottle offer via mail from Dr Kilmar & Co.
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Dr. Kilmar &Co
Binghamton, N
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Howie
Abe Balin
Association
Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Friends
F.E. Eastman
A. N. Currier
The
State University
F. E. Eastman
Upper Iowa University
Currier
John M. Coulter
University of Chicago
J. E. Macomber
Trewin
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Fort Dodge
J. M. Starbuck
Alaska
Charles Walsh
Democratic State Committee
Novak
Vinton
Milner
Frank Novak
Edward Murray
Metcalf
Onin
L. S. Coffin
Allen Hickey
Columbus
Drake
Orrvarwa
Patrick Brady
Wapello County
United States District Court
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Brady Poats
W. A. Brady
al Smith
Corbett
Witzsimmons
Torzia
Kan
State Central Committee
Frye
Maine
China
United States
England
Japan
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Honey
Cumminsville Sage
Cincinnat Enquirer
Mary Svabek
South Mth
Emily Bates
Richford Vt
Dr. Kay
Shiloh
Vic Emsare
Lewis, Lowa
Green Island
Porrtano
Weeks
Randolph
Deacon” White
New Yorke
Stephen V. White
New York Stock Exchange
White
Herald
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha Bridge
Vic Einmert
Chamberlain
Curtis Fleck
Anaheim
California
Vie Emmaert & Has
Vie Eamert & Co
Oiyan
McCullough
Burt
Onigano
H. R. McCulloch
Northwestern Road
H. G. Burt
Winona and
St. Peter Road
Durrant
San Francisco
Circuit Court
W. W. Morrow
DeHaven
Eugene Duprey
W. H. T. Durrant
San Quentin
Duprey
Morrow
Pittspury
Pittsburg
Ohio
Winans
Inprawaronis
Western Association of Writers
Winand
Eagle Lake
Tud
Nichols’ Bank
Postoffice
Europe
Call
Marvin's Music Store
M. E. Quint
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Science
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