Harmon Fourth Night Bravado Ends with Man's Counter Blow
A Dixon Sun report recalls a fourth of July disturbance in Harmon where three robbers cursed and threatened locals with revolvers. Henry Caughlin struck one intruder, stunning the gang and ending their bravado. The piece also notes local migrations and political figures favored in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Henry Caughlin
Dakota
Minnesota
Tennessee
Wisconsin
O. E. McIntyre
Washington Letter on Political Moves and Legislation
Washington Letter notes Barnum in D C consulting with Cleveland and Gorman, forecasting Democratic success and mocking Republican hopes in nearby states. Reports Mills tariff progress, Virginia independence group backing Cleveland, and National American party convention set for August in Washington. Also covers Senate Interstate commerce act changes, veterans aid bill details, postal revenue shortfall, and Barnum campaign committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Barnum
National Democratic Committee
Cleveland
Gorman
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Independent Colored Political Association of Virginia
Conference of
Independent Colored Men
Indianapolis
National American Party
Senate
House Committee On Military Affairs
Laird
United States
Post Office Department
Postal Service
W. L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Arthur P. Gorham
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises Digestive Benefit
Mrs. Sarah Burroughs of South Boston reports her husband used Ayer's Sarsaparilla for dyspepsia and torpid liver and greatly benefited. Thousands nationwide endorse the medicine as a cure for indigestion aided by abstaining from wholesome foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Sarah Burroughs
Eighth Street
Boston
C. Canterbury
Franklin St
Mass
Joseph Rubin
High Street
Holyoke
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
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The
Dixon Sun
W.M. Kennedy
Dixon, Illinois
Frank Alexander
B. E. Parker
Kansas
Chicago
Lake
Anna Fitzsimons
A. J. Curtis
Mr. Haley
C. M. Jaques
Thos. Oleson
Dr. Henry
Blaine
Maryland
Matt. W. Ransom
North Carolina
Calvin L. Brice
Ohio
John S. Barbour
Virginia
Hermann Oelrichs
Mills Ross
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Erskine M. Phelps
Illinois
National Committee
New York City
Washington
Brubaker & Carpenter’s
Goop
Brubaker & Carpenter
James H. Todd’s
Vita
U 8
CA Snow &Co
Washington, D
China
Austin
S. Rosenthal & Son
Leading Clothiers
DEERE
C. J. Rosbrook
Dixon
Lyman
E.A. Bodwell
Main and
Galena Streets
Theo. J. PY De’s
Theo. J. Hyde
Dixon, Iku
Lsss
L. D. Pitcher
Ill
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