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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1889
Page
8
A devotional poem reflecting on divine love and humility. The speaker seeks to live for God and man, rely on scripture, and pray for mercy, acknowledging human weakness while praising Jesus’ sacrifice and lifelong devotion.
A Chicago real estate agent relates Mrs Capel’s haunting claims at Halsted Street, where doors open by unseen forces and a child frightened by a spectral girl. The narrator learns the old tragedy of a mother and daughter, connected to a phosphorescent panel painted by an artist, which the owner removed after confirming the eerie effect.
Excerpt argues that a well spent Sabbath yields contentment and health for the week ahead, while a profaned Sabbath invites sorrow. The lines emphasize keeping the Sabbath holy as a productive practice.
A historical survey of U S fire losses in 1888 shows a drop from 1887 totals, with detailed tallies of fires causing $100 000 or more. The list covers major incidents from January through December across cities, mills, and factories, totaling millions in damages.
Lieutenant Governor Sheldon of Los Angeles allegedly engineered a scheme to discredit President Cleveland by fabricating a Murchison letter with help from the Society of St. George. The plan involved forging a private West letter, triggering Republican and British diplomatic tensions, while Cleveland and Salisbury faced appeals, denials, and shifting loyalties.
The Bristol of the Old Colony line burned at her Newport dock in Rhode Island. The New York bound steamer carried Fall River and Boston passengers who departed as usual. only a few passengers and their baggage remained. Insurance coverage is $300,000.
Mercer County Medical Society studied William King a 45 year old colored man alleged to have two hearts. Doctors found a divided heart heartbeat felt on both sides. King claimed rib flexibility and heart relocation tricks, but physicians dismissed them as manipulation. The test included a sixty second pause of hearts pulse and temples deemed successful.
Retiring Missouri Governor Moorehouse sends a long legislative message noting rising taxable wealth a rapid reduction of public debt strong public schools and state institutions and broad prosperity. He recommends adoption of the Australian voting system.
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