Iowa National Guard Elected Brigadier Wins Commission Battle
Des Moines Dec 21 The Iowa National Guard dispute reaches a climax as J R Prime twice elected brigadier of the First Brigade loses his case for a mandamus to force Gov Drake and Adjutant General Wright to issue his commission The court rules Prime was rightfully elected and must receive the commission The governor may appeal James A Guest of Burlington now commands the regiment Health and breath remedies ad follows
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Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
J. R. Prime
Adjt
Wright
James A. Guest
Burlington
Drake
Guest
Chicago Bank Closings Amid Waves of Financial Turmoil
In Chicago on December 21 a major bank, National Bank of Illinois, faced closure along with three private banks and a savings institution. The clear house association met to reassure the public while Comptroller Eckels named McKeon as temporary receiver. The bank had loaned 2.4 million dollars to Calumet Electric Street Railway, exceeding capital and surplus, with other large loans tied to Dreyer & Co and Drever & Co. The episode sparked depositor runs and tightened credit across the city.
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Chicago
National Bank of Ilinois
Capital
E. S. Drever & Co
Eckels
McKeon
National Bank of Illinois
Clearing House Committee
Chefly
Calumet Electric Street Railway Company
FE. S. Dreyer & Co
Robert Berger
Dreyer
George Schnider
National Bank
Express Train Held Up Near Comstock Texas
Three masked men halted west bound Southern Pacific express No 20 near Comstock about 200 miles west of San Antonio. They took three packages from the safe. total sum undisclosed. Passengers were not harmed. robbers rode away on horses after leaving the express car. Shilohs Cure advertised by EH. A. Emers and John Harding & Co.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Pacific
Comstock
Miser Shot and Robbed Man Found Dead Near St. Toe
Alfred Wilson, an elderly resident living seven miles north of St. Toe, Mo., was found dead in his home after being shot by an assailant outside the house. He fought his murderers, receiving multiple gunshot wounds, and his head was struck with an axe. The robbers took about $3,090 and left a clue to their identities.
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St. Toe. Mo
Alfred Wilson
Mine disaster at Baltimore No. 2 mine
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a mine disaster occurred at the Baltimore No 2 mine. Around twenty five men were believed to be inside. Five were rescued alive at seven o clock and ten more were reported waiting to be hoisted out.
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Wilkestarre
Seng PD
Baltimore
De Witt's Hazel Salve Promoted For Skin Ailments
Washington dispatch describes a warm front in the east with southerly to westerly winds. The report mentions scaly embbl ons on the hand and chapped skin along with bruises and burns. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is praised as the quickest cure and most trusted remedy. E S Ballard & Co advertise the product.
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de Witt
E.S. Ballard & Co
Cuba and US intervention policy debated in Congress
Legislation discussed Cuba independence and US recognition. Committee report argues Spain’s sovereignty in Cuba extinct, urges joint resolution recognizing independence and offering friendly offices to Spain to end the war. Several members propose alternatives on war, neutrality, and belligerent rights. no other major business today. Senate adjourned after brief session.
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America
Cuba
United States
Columbo
Mexico
Forta Rica
Spain
Europe
Monroe
Congress
Hill
Dem. N. Y
Bacon
Dem. Ga
Executive Department
Chilton
Dem
Texas
West
Gear
Rep
Iowa
Pacific Railroad
Senate
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old comparison notes the tedious cord breaking of ancient post riders versus the modern phone, claiming instant results from One Minute Cough Cure by E. S. Ballard & Co.
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E. S. Ballard & Co
Norna Yacht Voyage Outlined for Global Coverage
The Republican previews a series of letters from the yacht Norna now at sea. Departed November 3, charting a vast route from Bermuda and the Azores to the Mediterranean, Africa coast, Asia, Australia, and the Americas with potential weekly installments pending risks and official permissions.
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Norna
American
Jermudas
Azores
Spain
Cadiz
Tangier
Africa
Mediterranean
Balearic Isles
Corsica
Sardinia
Italy
Sicily
Adriatic
Gulf of Taranto
Prisindi
Boulogne
Trieste
Russia
Asia Minor
Westavard
British Isles
North Sea
East Frisian Islands
Auyder Zee
Skaggerrack
Christinia
Norway
Cowes
New York Yacht Club
New York
Palm Beach
Fla
Arctic Circle
Iceland
Faroe Islands
Shetland Islands
Hebrides
Ireland
Scilly Islands
Bay of Biscay
Portugal
Morocco
Fez
Congo River
Cape of Good Hope
Oomp Paul
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Natal
Mozambique
Madagascar
Zanzibar
Indian Ocean
Gulf of Aden
Arabian Sea
Indus
Gulf of Combay
Bombay
Ceylon
Siam
East Indian Islands
Tasmania
New Zealand
Samoa
Phillipine Islands
China Sea
Forenosa
Yellow Sea
Corea
Japan
Northern Pacific
Behring Straits
Arctic Ocean
Siberia
Alaskan
British Columbia
United States
Mexico
Central America
Straits of Magellan
Cape Horn Uo
Falkland Islands
Argentine
Uruguay
Brazil
Amazon
Orinoco
Carribean Sea
Windward Islands
Antilles
West Indies
Florida
Home
Republican
Toledo Court Moves to Sell Woolson Spice Stock
In Toledo Dee a court contemplates selling the remaining seven eighths of Woolson's Spice stock to a party called the sugar crust amid fears stock value will fall under a new regime. Minority holders seek court appointment to control the company as they struggle to unload shares. Rumors from New York suggest Arbuckles may gain control of Woolson's Spice.
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Toledo
Dee
Benztmande
Woolson’s
Spice Company
Moss
Campans
New York
Arbuckles
Woolson Pisch
New Great South American Kidney Cure advertised for quick relief
An 1890s style ad claims relief from kidney and bladder troubles within six hours using the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It promises rapid pain relief in urinary passages for men and women, with water retention and passing pain eased almost instantly. Sold by E S Ballard & Co Davenport and other outlets.
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E.S. Ballard & Co
West Second Street
Davenport
Hobbs
Blairsburg
W. H. Torbert
Dubuque
W. F. Powers
Hobbs Remedy CO
Caiioca
Hobbs Pills
Frank Nadler ,Co
Anticipate Ming Trouble In Terre Haute District
Trouble anticipated among the answers of district No. 11 as operators threaten to demoralize the miners union. The present settlement was effected under protest. Men are in an ugly mood and disturbances may erupt. Shilohs Cure offered for sale by local merchants.
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Terre Hivute
Ind
Burglars Enter Koehler Home in Muscatine
Burglars entered the Koehler residence in Muscatine on a Saturday night while the family was away. They rummaged the rooms and stole a small amount of jewelry, leaving no money behind. No clues have been found regarding the perpetrators.
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Muscatine
George Koehler
Tragic Farm Family Struck by Train Near Denison
A German farmer named Kraul his wife and child were struck by a northwestern freight while crossing the tracks Saturday night in Denison The child was unhurt the wife was killed and Kraul had both legs broken He is not expected to live Shilohs Cure for Consumption is advertised for sale by U A Emeis and John Warding Co
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Denison
Kraul
Northwestern
Bucklin Arnica Salve Proclaims Universal Cure
Patent style advertisement touting Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises money back if not satisfied at 25 cents per box sold by E S Ballard.
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E. S. Ballard & Co
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Doings
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Kari
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Miles
Miles Nervine
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A. B. Church
Carlisle
Penn
Lee Spere Licht
DR. Miles Medical CO
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Brady Street
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Lueders
G. G. Moeller
Second Street
Cook Heeriedye CO
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Sutie
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Day
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Suliva Novus, At. D
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Professional Directory
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Whitaker Block
Third and
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Second
J. B. Morgan
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C.R. Baker
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Main Street
Citizens National Book
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Ryan Vleck
Ambrose P. McGuire
Telephone
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tLaw
Main St
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H.B. Cook
DODGE
Cook & Dodge
Henry S. McCaffrey
Uitton Elk
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Hubbell Hubbell
Hubbell
W. Sd St
Davenport, T
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Geo, W. Bawdeyn
Lischer & Bawden
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Mi. D
Ofboard
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Will Roly
Sb Vu
J. H. Rulp & Son
Physicians and Surgeons
Omlce. Schmidt
Harrison Streets
College Avenus
Ofice
Jennie McCowen
Women’s Hospital
Hadial Reichss
Linds Street
JloSp.n
Charles M. Robertson
M. D
Whitaker
J. A. Reid
Brady Si
Comer
Lee Weber
West Third St
McCullough Banaine
Walter F. Worth
Was A. Dewet
East Third Street
Range & Peterson
JOH Wedderecks 2 CO
Faient Atorneve
Washington, D.C
Electric Sin
John Stein
John Stein Piano Store
Kranich & Bach
Estey, Decker Bros
Arion Pianos
Arion
Estey and Story & Clark
Charles Schake & Son
Jacob Nabstedt
California Port
S Fe
California
Stad
Edw
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West Second St
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