Oklahoma land fraud inquiry moves in Congress
Representative Tarsney of Missouri offers a resolution calling for a Congressional investigation into alleged land and town site frauds in Oklahoma. The measure charges unlawful entries, improper actions by officials, and seeks a five member select committee to probe claims, with power to summon witnesses and examine records.
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WaAsinington
Tarsney
Missouri
Oklahoma
United States
United States Land-Office
Guthrie
United States Land Office
Postmasters Named in Kansas and Missouri
The President sent nominations to the Senate for postmasters in Kansas and Missouri including Amzi G. Patterson Harper Luther M. Axlina Medicine Lodge Morgan Caraway Great Bend William K P Dow St John Charles F Ernst St Joseph Charles L Mayo Pleasant Hill Edward D Miller Liberty with Crofton withdrawn. No-Man's-Land law court No Man s Land is in Eastern Judicial district of Texas. Protests pour to President against E D Miller Liberty Mo nomination as Crofton withdrawal promises lively fight.
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Kansas
Missouri
Washington
Senate
Amzi G. Patterson
Harper
Luther M. Axlina
Medicine Lodge
Morgan Caraway
Great Bend
William K. P. Dow
St. John
Charles F. Ernst
St. Joseph
Charles L. Mayo
Pleasant Hill
Edward D. Miller
Federal Supreme Court Orders Illinois Review for Anarchists
Moses Solomon, Chicago attorney for Fielden Schwab and Neebe, secured a writ of error from the US Supreme Court to reopen the Illinois Supreme Court review. The move challenges the prisoners being denied presence at sentence, risking a possible new trial or freedom but potentially undoing prior executions. The case will be heard in Washington at the October term.
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Springfield
Moses Solomon
Chicago
Fielden
Schwab
Neebe
Illinois Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Illinois
Solomon
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
Washington
Farmers and Labor Union and Knights of Labor Demands
At a delegate convention in Macon Missouri the First District group pressed to abolish National banks and replace bank notes with legal tender. They demanded free and unlimited coinage of silver and covered taxation tariff reform and deep water improvement as part of their platform.
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Macon
Farmers and Laborers’ Union
Knights of Labor
First Missouri Congressional District
National Congress
Cockrell
West
Hatch
Prussian press wary of un countersigned ministerial rescripts
Berlin dispatch notes Progressist papers praise the Emperor's replies to Prince Bismarck and Baron von Berlepsch while cautioning that the documents lack constitutional validity since no responsible minister countersigned them.
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Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Baron von Berlepsch
Home Rule Motion Aimed at Welsh Department
Alfred Thomas MP plans to move an amendment to the address in reply to the Queen's Speech. He proposes Wales be governed by a special department led by a minister with Welsh affairs expertise. He represents the east division of Glamorganshire and expects to raise the issue in the coming session.
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London
Alfred Thomas
House of Commons
Glamorganshire
Wales
Grandpa Bur rus jailed for three months in Lincoln
Lincoln Neb Feb 7 Grandpa Burrus has been jailed for three months by Judge Dundy of the Federal Court for refusing to produce his granddaughter Eva Miller in response to a prior order. An application will be made to the Supreme Court in Washington next week for a writ of habeas corpus on his behalf.
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Lincoln
Neb
Burrus
Dundy
Federal Court
Eva Miller
Supreme Court
Washington
Ep Episcopal Convention Elects Assistant Bishop for California
The Episcopal convention in San Francisco elected the Rev. W. F. Nichols of Philadelphia as Assistant Bishop for the California diocese. The vote was announced yesterday.
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San Francisco
Ev. W. F. Nichols
Philadelphia
Diocese of
California
Thayer credits Shilohs Consumption Cure for life
The Rev Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana says he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure. The product is sold by N J Swetland and Co.
Worthy's Dental Rooms and local merchant ad notice
First class dental work guaranteed and painless extractions with nitrous oxide or vitalized air offered at Worthy's Dental Rooms in Chillicothe Missouri. I have moved stock from my old stand and adopt cash-only sales to offer closer margins. War. Summerville at the old Southside Square Chillicothe Missouri.
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Worthy’s Dental Rooms
Square
Big
Chillizothe
I. Hirsh
Summerville
Old Stand
Southside Square
Chillicothe
Milburn defense opens in Ball Post libel suit in Burrato
The Ball Post libel case opens with John G Milburn defending the action as a defamation claim over money. He argues the defendant misused public trust and rails against baseless accusations tied to 1884 political memories. The prosecution then outlines the conflict over false statements about a private citizen.
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Burrato
N. Y
Ball- Post
John G. Milburn
Cleveland
White House
Mr. Milburn
Moot
Parnell
London Times
Milburn
Evening Post
Dr. Ball
New York
Albert Moot
Godkin
Montana Senate in turmoil as Rickards plans iron rule
Lieut governor Rickards aims to govern the divided Montana Senate with an iron hand. Eight Republican senators levy fines on absentees and authorize warrants for arrest of eight Democrats who left town. Sheriff arrest of Senator Beckler at Glendive follows. lawyers seek release via habeas corpus amid rising Democratic anger and fears of violence in the chamber.
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Rickards
Helena
Mont
Reed
Senate of
Montana
Richards
Dawson County
Senator Beckler
Glendive
Beckler
Senate
State Treasurer Reports Treasury Transactions For Past Year
Jefferson City February 7 State Treasurer Noland releases a review of the Treasury Department's activities from the past year. The document outlines items such as abatements, state interest fund totals, state sinking fund, state school moneys, road and canal funds, insurance department funds, penitentiary earnings, and executors' and administrators' funds.
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Jefferson City
Noland
Treasury Department
Behoou Tong
Sno
Insurance Department
Sioux Reservation Opened to Settlement by Proclamation
The President issued a proclamation on February 7 announcing the opening of the Sioux reservation to settlement. Total receipts for 1899 amount to $3,572,061.92 as reported.
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Sioux Reservation
Wasiinegtron
Shiloh's Cure Promised Relief Sold By Swetland & Co
Advertisement notes Shiloh's Cure offers immediate relief with prices 10 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by N. J. Swetland & Co. and distributed to customers seeking fast aid.
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Shiloh
N. J. Swetland & CO
Clairsette Soap Deal at Hornback's Grocery
Clairsette soap offered as a value at Hornback's on South Locust street with seven bars for a quarter. Local ad notes this best in market price and quantity available.
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Hornback’s
South Locust Street
Eight Room House for Rent in Town
House with eight rooms available for one or two families. Apply to Samuel Shook. 262dtf.
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Samuel Shook
Nebraska corn rates cut ten percent by rail lines
Nebraska Transportation Commissioners reached an agreement with Chicago Nebraska railway managers to reduce corn rates west of the Missouri River to Chicago by 10 percent, setting a 20 to 23 cent per 100 pounds band. Rates take effect February 15 as part of a market stabilizing move amid falling prices.
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Nebraska Transportation
ChicaGo
Commissioners of Transportation
State of
Nebraska
Chicago-Nebraska
Railway Lnes
Missouri River
Angry gunner turns weapon on interloper at pigeon shoot
In Keyport New Jersey February 7 a public pigeon shoot drew 300 spectators at James N. Glenns Hazlet grounds. William Bailey not entered in the match fired at a released bird, Glenn fired next striking Bailey in the face with bird shot. Bailey fired toward Glenn, peppering several bystanders before ex Superintendent Walling ordered a stop and Bailey lowered his weapon.
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N. J
James N. Glenn
Hazlet
William Bailey
Glenn
Lenn
Bailey
Walling
English Syndicate Rumors Hover Over Boot and Shoe Trade
Rumors persist that an English syndicate seeks a controlling stake in American boot and shoe manufacturing. Some say talks would exclude firms under $700,000 in value, while others doubt any serious investment is underway as New England makers appear ready to sell.
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Boot and Shoe Syndicate
New York
New England
Governor Salamanca of Cuba Dies in Havana
The Governor of Cuba General Salamanca died in Havana at nine last evening after suffering from a complete cessation of liver and kidney functions from four o'clock in the afternoon.
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Cuba
Havana
General Salamanca
Blizzard Dampens Dakotas As Cold Deepens
The Dakotas report the season’s worst blizzard with temperatures at zero and ongoing freezing conditions. In other news, Henry M. Stanley is elected a member of the Russian Geographical Society.
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Dakotas
Minneapolis
Minn
Henry M. Stanley
The
Russian Geographical Society
Shiloh's Cure Hailed For Quick Hacking Cough Relief
An advertising claim promotes Shiloh's Cure as a fast remedy for hacking coughs. Sold by N. J. Swetland & Co with a guarantee of effectiveness.
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Shiloh
N. J. Swetland & CO
Flour prices prompt home manufacture appeal
A reader questions the high cost of shipped flour vs home manufacture. Notes Superior Fancy Pat. at $1.25 per sack from City Mills and Eagle, core $1.10. Advises grocers to stock it.
Wheat and grass green in early spring notes
Community health improves with the sick recovering. Mr. Howard ill with la grippe and Mr. Tom Ballenger dies of pneumonia at home last Sunday. Farmers Alliance to meet at Clawhamer school house next Saturday night. names requested. Various local notes from Chillicothe to Hazelhurst with poems and greetings. Davy Crockett referenced in local tone.
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Howard
Tom Ballenger
Farmers Alliance
Clawhamer
Omar Hudson Lee Lauderdale
J. Ho Hamilton
Ciel Brassfield
Chillicothe
LS Spencer
Pleasant Grey
Len Scarlett
Della Cosgrove
Bird Bake
Don Baker
Mr. Marshall
Chula
Hazel Hurst
Valentine
Katie Carpenter
Nellie Taylor
Stanberry
George Glover
Ta Grippe
Cora Lee
Davy Crockett
Salve Claims Quick Cure for Many Ailments
An advertised salve promises to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by N. J. Swetland & Co at 25 cents per box with satisfaction guaranteed or refund.
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N. J. Swetland & Co
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
An Odd Anniversary Gathering Ends in Pie and Friendship
Mr. Kirk celebrated his sixty fifth birthday with a church gathering and friendly visitors who brought pies and cakes. His wife was rumored as an accomplice in a bon fides joke that turned into a pleasant, convivial evening at the M. E. church. Mrs. Eves McLain is ill with pneumonia. The Loyal Temperance Legion was organized with eighteen pledges. Mr. J. G. Ballenger died at Cream Ridge township after two weeks of illness. He was a Baptist deacon and lifelong resident, mourned by family and community.
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Kirk
Eves McLain
Colson
Penn
Alchabal
Cream Ridge Township
J. G. Ballenger
Boone County
Baptist Church
Liss
Church
May
Mary
Earth
Reverend Thayer Credits Shilohs Consumption Cure
The Rev. Geo H Thayer of Burbon Indiana states he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure. This testimonial appears as an advertisement for sale by N J Swetland & Co.
Tariff Critique Reflects Kansas Farmer’s Struggle
The St. Joseph Gazette argues that tariffs burden farmers who burn corn for fuel due to coal and clothing taxes. It claims 80,000 Kansans favor tariff continuance, while farmers lose money buying necessities. The piece advocates lowering tariffs to reduce living costs.
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Tur
Kansas
St. Joseph
Free trial bottles boost trade at Swetland's Drug Store
A local drugstore reports a dramatic rise in sales after offering free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for respiratory ailments. The text promises quick cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases with a free trial bottle and a large size bottle priced at $1, guaranteed by N J Swetland & Co.
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N J Swetland & Co
Dr. King
N J Swetland & Co’s
Shiloh's Cure Promises Quick Relief for Croup
An advertisement claims Shiloh's Cure will immediately relieve croup whooping cough and bronchitis and lists N. J. Wetland & Co as the sellers.
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Shiloh
N. J. Bwetland & CO
Doctor st Alcantara Opera by Cenlicothe Choral Society
Tickets are on sale at Beasey and Williams drug store for The Doctor st Alcantara opera by the Cenlicothe Choral Society at city hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings February 17th and 18th. Reserved seats cost 35 cents. Get them while they last. COMMITTEE
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Beasey & William’s
Cenlicothe Choral Society
St City Hall
Hypocritical Sympathizers in Political Attitudes
The passage accuses Republican hypocrites of tearful sympathy for black Americans in the south while secretly opposing Black leaders in the north. It asserts that sympathy fades when Blacks seek political power, portraying party figures as insincere in their racial rhetoric.
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Congress
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Geo. H. Thayer
Burbon
N J. Swetland & CO
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Carter Medicine CO
Webster Street
Abshire & Bick’s
J. P. Blankinship
M EK. Schmidt
W. BR. Doyle
Dealerlin
Watches & Clocks
Marr & Shelton’s Grocery
South Side Square
R. L. Anderson
H, Cunningham
Chillicotre Steam Laundry
Ag’t
Kraft & Chase’s Dyeing and Printing Co
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