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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1889
Page
3
London witnessed its largest ever striker march with estimates around one hundred thousand in line. Reported fears point to possible bloodshed as demonstrations drew loud public cheers amid the tens of thousands involved.
A small box at a depot near the ticket window lets passengers buy an accident policy for 500 dollars for twenty four hours by dropping a nickel and signing name date and hour. Originating in England the system is a novelty recently imported to our country.
Monday warning the prisoners indicted for the murder of Dr Cronin were brought before Judge McConnell for trial. Defendants sought separate trials and arguments were set for Wednesday. Jury empanelment unlikely before Monday next, with the trial expected to be highly sensational.
A geological curiosity described as a one pound elastic sandstone called ita columnite. It bends with a dull sound when shaken on its flat surface. A mountain of this stone is said to exist in Southern Nevada near Death Valley with additional finds in California and Georgia.
A historic newspaper snippet argues that a mother's belief in her daughter's future hinges on education and practical skill, implying social mobility through learning and effort. The quote reflects cultural emphasis on female ambition within a traditional framework.
The Lee County Teachers Institute in Amboy opened with about 150 teachers, led by W. H. Gantz of The Public School Journal who urged a definite plan and concerted effort. Sup. James pushes for stronger instruction. Prof. Baylis spoke on Politics in Public Schools. Talbot organized an Illinois Teachers Reading Circle. total enrollment reached 227, seen as a major Lee County education event.
Foster Moore visits relatives in Washington Territory praising its climate and stating plans to settle there permanently. He will return to Walla Walla on September first. Alice Brimblecom has gone to Chicago to attend Engiewood school. Harry Baldwin and Sam Brimble.
An analysis of the St Louis Globe Democrat critique of tariff policy and trusts. It argues tariffs created home competition and condemns trusts as attacking the protective system, citing Lincoln and historic anti monopoly positions.
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