Balaam and the Ass at the Chicago Convention
A satirical tale places Balaam Hill of Democracy on a journey to Chicago amid Tammany Gate politics. An argumentative talking ass, an angel, and Grover Cleveland figures mingle as the scene riffs on political nominating battles and party power. The ass remains undecided as press time arrives.
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Balaam
David Balaam Hill
Agun
Indiana
Gotham
Chicago
Tammany
Balaem
Grover
N.O. W
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ends The People’s Preference
Fragmentary ad copy extols Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming unique chemistry and strength that earns popular trust and consumer loyalty. It touts superior efficacy and paves the path to progress with the product as a trusted remedy.
Republicans Rally for Huston Nomination and Fort Wayne Trip
The Connersville Republicans bow to push Hon. J. N. Huston for governor. A special train with a 24 piece Second Regiment Band will depart at 7:35 am Monday. Union Rush Franklin Wayne counties join a low fare trip to Ft Wayne to back Huston and aid President Harrison in Indiana.
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Connersville
Morton Club
Ft. Wayne
J. N. Huston
Charles Mount
N. W. Wright
Col
J. H. Fearis
J. H. Claypool
John Freeman
W. G. Young
Union
Rush
Franklin
Wayne
Indiana
Huston
Harrison
White Caps Target Local Drunk in Hydraulic Incident
Four unknown men allegedly abducted a well known young Connersville man and dumped him into the hydraulic. The youth, a longtime nuisance due to protracted drunks, is said to have suffered a head injury in Indianapolis years ago. His father is ill, and the family notes the man’s behavior at home was unbearable. It is blamed on liquor sold to him.
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Connersville
Indianapolis
The Most Famous Actress Uses Facial Massage at 45
An advertisement claims renowned actresses stay youthful through regular face massage and steaming. It promotes Blush or Roses Massage Oil with instructions and a price of $1 per bottle, sold by McKennon and Andrews Co. Also touts Bipans Tabules for colic.
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McKennon
A. M. Andrewa
Double Tragedy in Cobleskill as brother-in-law Kills Sister-in-Law then Hangs Self
In Cobleskill New York Melvin Letts killed his sister in law Katharine Swart at the Swart homestead then shot himself in a barn three minutes later. The deaths shock Schoharie County as families of old standing are affected with estate tensions and possible insanity cited. In Millersburg Ohio Jennie Walters shot by Joseph Stauff shows a hopeful path to recovery after a rib wound near Mount Hope.
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Cobleskill
New York
Melvin Letts
Katharine Swart
Schoarchie
Letts
Katharine
Millersburg
Jennie Walters
Joseph Stauff
Mount Hope
Man Shot While Attempting Horse Theft in Grantsburg
An unknown man was shot in Grantsburg near Wesley Seaton's stable while trying to flee with a horse. He refused to identify himself. In Maine, Portland's Henry B. Cleaves was nominated for governor by acclamation at the Republican state convention.
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Taswell
Ind
Grantsburg
Wesley Seaton
Porttlanp
Henry B. Cleaves
Portland
Jewelry Store Burglary Reports Jewelry Theft
Nurs Ohio June 22 burglars broke into the Unger store and stole jewelry totaling 100 dollars. Masainton Ohio June 22 Anton Bamberger Jr barber died after drinking ice water. Barnard College Seeks Funding.
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Nurs
Unger
Masainton
Anton Bamberger, Jr
Barnard College
Barnard College Seeks Donations to Match $100000 Gift
New York World urges raising at least 500000 to secure a $100000 Barnard gift for a campus within 1000 feet of Columbia. The piece notes Barnard needs endowment about 500000 and ten building lots, aims to enroll 800 women, and calls for support from both women and men to ensure the project proceeds.
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Barnard College
New York
Columbia College
Columbia
Bloomingdale Way
Birnard
Newnham
Girton
England
Barnard
Rolla
New York World
Astor kin in court over a codicil and marriage
A family dispute unfolds as Henry Astor, brother of the late William Astor, seeks a codicil detailing that neither he nor his wife will receive money from the estate. The issue stems from Henry marrying a farmer’s daughter at Rhinecliff on the Hudson and faces long-standing objections from relatives amid evolving resentment.
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Henry Astor
William Astor
Columbia County
William Tr. Astor
Henry
Astor
Rhinecliff-on-the Hudson
Convention Ballot Moves Amid Delays and Whispers
Reports from Chicago describe a tense convention day with Cleveland supporters aiming for a ballot tonight while Stevenson of Illinois appears likely for vice president. Updates note unit rule battles, a push for silver coinage, and delays as credentials and permanent organization are formed. Palmer and Mills receive attention as factions vie for harmony and leadership.
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Cleveland
Stevenson
Illinois
Gray
Indiana
Convention Updates On Platform and Speakers Amid Cheering
Bulletin notes show Wilson hailed by delegates and galleries as permanent chair. Reports on rules uphold unit rule. platform report pending. Several figures including Carlisle Governor Campbell Bob Taylor Vordeen Nilus and Burke Cochran were called or invited to speak amid loud cheers. recess ordered for 5 o clock.
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Cleveland
Flower
New York
Boise
Mills
Committee of Two
Milla
Palmer
Illinola
Hill
J Jimoia
Fellowa
Hulletin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Arisona
New Mexico
Jl. Wilson
West Virginia
Dixie
Wilson
Buuletin
Carlisle
Campbell
Mhenaill
Bob Taylor
Vordeen
Nilas
Burke Cochran
Cochran
A Night in Pekin Excursion Sale to Cincinnati
On account of a great fireworks spectacle in Cincinnati during July the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Detroit Railway will sell excursion tickets June 30 at one cent a mile to Cincinnati and return from all stations on the C H & D excluding Indianapolis and from all stations on C D & C between Delphas and West Milton exclusive Tickets good for travel on all regular trains June 30 and return until July 2. Dr Walter's headache cure offered with money back guarantee. aul6 1901 line.
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Pekin
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Delphas
West Milton
Royal Ruby Port Wine Advertisement
“Royal Ruby” Port Wine advertised as beneficial for the aged and for strengthening decaying dwellings. Each bottle guaranteed pure and over five years old or money refunded. Quart bottles priced at $1, pint 60 cents. sold by A. M. Andrews, druggist, bottled by Royal Wine Co., Chicago.
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A. M. Andrews
Royal Wine Co
Chicago
Household sale of old papers and cure ad
Old papers suitable for under carpets or other household use offered for sale at your own price. Apply at this office. Croup, Hopping Cough and Bronchitis relieved by Shiloh's Cure available at Central Pharmacy.
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Shiloh
Central Pharmacy
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