Letter from John M. Witses in Porto Rico and other wonders
The letter from John M. Wilson in Ponce Puerto Rico describes war news from the Spain US conflict, possible promotion talk, Army detachments, local sugar plantations and dairies, and plans for pay and discharge. It notes shifts in command at B Battery, a New York excursion, and daily life on the island including meals and routines. Also included is a dramatic Paris assassination report and a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery with a trial bottle mention.
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Yen
Ugalu Ami Ieee
Coyington
America
Shafter
Montauk
S. C
Santiago
Wajer Day
Lient
Hunter
Prekey
Spain
U.S
Tth
19Th Inf
9Th Cavalry
New York
Ponce
Buckley
B Battery
Weil
John M. Wilson
Electric Bitters touted for old people's bowel and kidney health
The tonic electric bitters is promoted as a non alcohol remedy for the elderly to regulate bowels and kidneys. It claims to gently stimulate the stomach and bowels, add strength, and aid digestion. Available at Lee Allen's drug store for fifty cents a bottle.
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Lee Allen's
Empress of Austria Assassinated in Geneva
In Geneva an Italian anarchist stabbed Empress of Austria in the heart as she walked from her hotel to a steamer landing. She collapsed, was taken to the Hotel Beaurivage and died. The assassin's name is given as Ju c.
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Con Heowas
Paris
Francis Joseph
Rue Des Alpes
Qes Alpes
Grandarme
Feeneh
Pulat Lauvlai
Impressi Creneva
Geneva
Switzerland
Austria
Address to People's Party Exposes Brazil Convention Frauds
The Terre Haute Express prints a committee address alleging gross fraud by Democratic agents of Mr Ilamill at the Brazil convention. Populists were disfranchised by delegates seized by a Terre Haute and Brazil Democratic gang. The committee urges genuine People's Party representatives to assemble and nominate a true candidate.
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People’s Party of
Fifth District
Ilamill
Brazil
Terre Haute
People’s Party
Terre
Haute Express
Law on trustees reports saves state money in fall filings
The LaPorte Argus exposes a contrast in township reporting showing two townships overpaid for road scrapers. One bought a scraper for $75 while two adjoining townships paid $123 each, a $50 overcharge. The piece argues the law’s requirement saves tenfold versus the cost and criticizes widespread noncompliance.
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LaPorte Argughes
Richardson in Newport jail tied to bigamy case
Historical notes reveal Daniel Richardson, jailed in Newport, linked to past bigamy cases. The record shifts local standings among women connected to him, placing Danville’s woman second and Clinton’s candidate lower as election returns unfold. Abstracts of title by O.9. Douglass referenced in Clinton, Indiana.
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Daniel Richardson
Newport
Clinton
Ind
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Douglass
Savage Building
South Side Square
Covington
Indiana
THE
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J. W. Camp
Iresen Fey
Jaroust Tene Arng
Attica
Adnis Cubeet Sept. Mae
Antec
Oye
Relnty
the Continent Limited
Nod
St. Louis
Went
Peru
Covington Branch
Atti
Ow Mun
Tros. Gallagher, Ant
Foley
Geod. Cook
Aee
Nurgerymen
Seedsingn & Ulorists
St. Paul
Minn
Algst
Lwill
Uc Tay
Pure No Square
Bualous
Alex Hetifield
Troy Township
Ron
Douggist
Torus
Montreal
Uandy
Folly Druggists
John M. Witses
Ponce, Porto Rico
West
Livi
J. ED. Greeve
Chilhowe
Dr. King
Lee Alien
Empress of
We al
Old Offender
John Wallet
Jefferson, Wis
Dr. Miles
Miles
Uxnemeuseemree DK
Miles Medical CO
Elichart, Ind
Riverside
H.G. Waterman
Riverside Farm
W.M. Scama
Macmaster's
W. C. Phelps
Prop
J.T. Towey,m.d
Ottice
K. of P
Covington, Ind
W. Crane
North 4Th Street
Covington, Indiana
Crain
H. Schulenberg Proprietor
J. ‘J. Prather
J. E. Prather
John L. Weber
Revere Howe
Ted
Toran
Ree Waller
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