Floral emblem bill and whisky tax proposal in Washington
A House introduction outlines a bill to make the pansy the national floral emblem. A whisky tax measure aimed at boosting revenues is also aired. Named officials include Wuson of West Virginia Turner of Georgia Rsed of Maine and Burrowa of Michigan in coverage from General Washington News.
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Wuson
West Virginia
Turner
Georgia
Rsed
Maine
Burrowa
Michigan
General
Washington News
Treasury Investigation Appoints Subcommittee Leaders
Chairman Springer of the ways and means committee was authorized to form a subcommittee to probe the treasury department. He named Wilson of West Virginia Turner of Georgia Reed of Maine and Burrows of Michigan as members and called an 11 o clock Monday meeting to organize and request information from the secretary of the treasury.
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Treasury
Washrecton
House
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
Messrs. Wilson
West Virginia
Turner
Georgia
Reed
Maine
Burrows
Michigan
Aud
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington Bill Seeks National Floral Emblem
Congressman Butter of Colorado introduced a bill to name the pansy also known as garden violet and heartsease as the national floral emblem. The motto would be Justice Liberty Union Culture and Peace. The emblem’s inauguration would be celebrated May 1, 1893, with the World’s Fair opening.
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Washineton
Colorado
United States of America
Hampton declines South Carolina political return
George C. Tanner, a Confederate veteran and Hampton ally, urged Gen. Wade Hampton to reconsider politics in South Carolina. Hampton replied firmly that he would not accept any state position no matter the persuasion, saying he refused governor opportunities and has settled all accounts with the state.
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Hampton
South Carolina
Washington
George C. Tanner
Wade Hampton
Tanner
Gen. Hampton
Washington Miscellany: Revenue, Holidays, and Reform
Washington report notes Commissioner Mason claiming Rep Scott’s distilled spirits tax hike to 1.25 a gallon would raise about 35 million dollars. Holiday activity in the House, minor military bills passed, Florida claim bill stalled. Treasury says Brussels monetary conference may adjourn by the 21st with U.S. delegation returning home, and Foster sends a 50,000 deficiency estimate for quarantine service for 1893.
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Washington
Mason
Internal Revenue
Scott
House
Treasury Department
Brussels
Foster
Blaine in Last Stages of Bright's Disease
Washington reports Blaine's physicians acknowledge serious illness from local organic disease and impaired health. Doctors warn condition could change day to day, though he is slightly better this afternoon and not in rapid decline.
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Bright
New York
Washington
Blaine
Johnson
Elaine
Seld
House
Labor Federation Adopts Broad Union Platform
The Philadelphia Federation of Labor session adopts resolutions calling on local unions to join central bodies with charters, condemns Rock Island telegraphers forced withdrawals, seeks sailor inclusion in alien contract labor law, supports eight hour workday, and urges immigration limits. It backs arbitration, woman suffrage, and government control of roads, and rejects socialistic revolution while urging remedies through law. The debate, including socialist and anti socialist tensions, focuses on arbitration powered by organized workers. The president is tasked to harmonize conflicting bodies.
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Federation of Labor
Philadelphia
Rock Island Road
Baron Hirech
Chicago
Congress
Labor Union Reforms and Gompers Re-elected President
The meeting increased President Gompers salary to 1800 and secretary to 1500, with several officers re elected. It endorsed boycotts, favored civil service reform and free compulsory education, chose Chicago for the next convention, and backed direct elections, labor representation, and restricting Chinese and Japanese immigration.
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Gompera
Executive Council
Gompus
Christopher Evans
John B. Lennon
J. P. McGuire
Wm. A. Carney
Pittsburgh
Homestead
Chicago
Denver
School Question Debate Splits Catholic Hierarchy
The Church Progress editor accuses Archbishop Ireland of fanning secular opinion to shape policy on Catholic education. The bishops at the conference reject Satolli's plenipotentiary powers, affirming Baltimore Council principles and opposing any plan to separate religious from secular education, with Ireland as the lone dissenting voice.
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St Louis
Conde R. Pallen
Church Progress
Ireland
Mer
Mer. Satelli
Kazer
Eider
Mgr
Satolli
Council of Baltimore
Councils of
Baltimore
Leo
Mer. Satolli
Ans
Con
Heirarchy
Faribault Plan
United States
Bishop Spaulding Named Coadjutor Candidate?
Report from St Louis says Bishop John Lancaster Spaulding of Peoria received the most votes for coadjutor to Archbishop Kenrick. Spaulding in Peoria says he has seen nothing official, does not wish to relocate, and believes St Louis press coverage misstates his views.
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Spaulding
St. Louis
Kenrick
John Lancaster Spaulding
Peoria
St St. Louis
Whittier Birthday Observed in Amesbury Opera House
In Amesbury Massachusetts on December 17 the memory of John Greenleaf Whittier was honored with a crowded ceremony in the opera house. Orations life sketches and readings celebrated the poet with original poems by Harriett Prescott Stifford Lucy Larcom Robert Parvin and Louise Chandler Moulton.
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Whittier
Amesbury
Mass
John Greenleaf Whittier
Opera House
Harriett Prescott Stifford
Lucy Larcom
Robert Parvin
Louise Chandler Moulton
Bishop Wigger and Father Corrigan Reach Apology
In Hoboken New Jersey on December 17 a dispute between Bishop Wigger of Newark and Father Corrigan ended abruptly when a committee was sent to seek an apology. After a conference Father Corrigan agreed with the committee views and the bishop accepted the apology.
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Father Corrigan
Hoboxcen, N. J
Wigger
Newark City
Hoboken N. J
Missing trustee Edward R Chamberlin in New York
The Herald reports Edward R Chamberlin, trustee of estates valued at about 1.5 million, is missing. He previously incurred losses from grain speculation and friends fear despondency may have affected his mind.
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New York
the Herald
Edward R Chamberlin
Major Cincinnati Fire Destroys Lead Works and Businesses
A fire in Cincinnati gutted the lead works of E. H. Hunnfeldens along with Clark and Hawley tin plate shop a lead pipe store a restaurant and boarding houses nearby this morning. Loss estimated at 100000 with three quarters covered by fire insurance.
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Cincinnati
E. H. Hunnfeldens
Clark & Hawley
Legislature poll favors resubmitting prohibitory law
YanxTon 8 D December 17 reports a state legislature poll showing a decided majority in favor of resubmitting the prohibitory law. The majority oppose any change in the divorce law or any adverse railroad legislation.
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YanxTon
Philadelphia railway VP Dubarry dies suddenly
Mortuary report from Philadelphia states N J Dubarry vice president of the Pennsylvania Railway Company died suddenly this morning. The brief notice notes his official role and the unexpected death, with no further details provided.
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Philadelphia
N. J. Dubarry
Pennsylvania Railway
Guy Helm Murder Trial Nearing Verdict in Iowa
Fraourngy Dec 17 Nine days of courtroom drama feature Guy Helm on trial for killing his cousin Walter Clark on Oct 1 1892. Witnesses recount a family feud and a quarrel at a Fremont political meeting ending with Helm shooting Walter at his uncle Oliver Helm's doorstep. Jury to decide guilt or innocence after defense rests.
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Guy Helm
Fraourngy
Walter Clark
Fremont
Iowa
Mariaska
Walter
Byron Clark
Helm
Clarks
Guy
Oliver Helm
Clark
Will Remove the Shops from Stuart Rock Island Terminal
The Rock Island company plans to remove all shops and machinery from Stuart, ending its status as a division terminal. The action follows unrest toward non union operators and would strip the town of its large shop workforce, delivering a bitter blow locally.
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Stuart
Das
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids Holiday Week Sees Teachers’ Meet and Exhibits
In Cedar Rapids during Christmas week the State Teachers association will hold its annual meeting from December 27 to 29. A competitive prize exhibit of school work will run alongside an exhibit of pictures by Iowa artists.
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Cedar Rapids
Crpar Rapids
State Teachers’ Association
Iowa
Iowa Building Associations Convene in Des Moines
A state convention of building and loan association representatives met in Des Moines with J. D. Ferree of Ottumwa presiding and F. D. Gay of Boone as secretary. The goal was to arrange representation at the world’s fair in conjunction with the National Building and Loan association.
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Iowa Building Associations
Des Moings
J. D. Ferree
Otumwa
F. D. Gay
Boone
National Building and Loan Association
Missed Train Delays Wedding Plans in Fort Maprson
Fort Maprson December 17 W M Montgomery city editor of the Pisin Daster left last Monday en route to Hillsboro where Miss Carrie Jordan awaited as his bride. A minister and guests gathered to witness the ceremony but Montgomery failed to arrive taking ill communication. The next afternoon his friends were relieved when the couple returned. He had missed the train and hadn’t sent a telegraph.
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Fort Maprson
W. M. Montgomery
The
Pisin Daster
Hillsboro
Jaws
Carrie Jordan
New Deputy Named for Oil Inspector Vacancy
Des Moines, Dec 17. John Morris a well known Democrat and deputy oil inspector died recently. Oil Inspector Dunn appointed Jas. A. Dyer to fill the vacancy. Dyer is a Polk county bar member and was the Democratic candidate for Congress last fall.
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Dubuque
Des Morves
John Morris
Dunn
Jas. A. Dyer
Polk County
Sophomore Oratorical Contest Honors at Cornell College
Mount Vernon December 17 The annual sophomore oratorical contest at Cornell college was held last evening. First honors went to M. N. Smith of Blanket Texas. Second honors were shared by Harvey G. Rays of Algona Iowa and John Browbridge of Greeley Iowa.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
M. N. Smith
Blanket
Texas
Harvey G. Rays
Algona
Iowa
John Browbridge
Greeley
Mother and Daughter Die After Ailment in Iowa Town
Mount Ayr reports the death of 70 year old Mrs. Sarah Berry after a stroke on Thursday afternoon. Her daughter, 48 year old Mrs. Amanda McDowell, who came to her aid, also suffered a stroke and died three hours later. Both deaths occurred in the same area, leaving a bereaved family and community shaken by the tragedy.
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Mount Ayr
Sarah Berry
Amanda McDowell
Indiana Apportionment Deemed Unconstitutional by Court
Indiana Supreme Court rules the apportionment act of the Democratic legislature two years ago unconstitutional, voiding the laws of 1891 1885 and 1879. It also recognizes a de facto legislature elected and qualified to enact law in place of the set aside act.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
Pope's scathing letter condemns Free Masonry in Rome
In Rome on December 16 the pope's letter declares that true Italians cannot tolerate offenses against the church and the papacy. It denounces Free Masonry as waging war on religion, the holy see, and Christian civilization, accusing Masonic influence of driving atheism, suppressing religious rites, closing monasteries, and corrupting youth with socialism and anarchism. The document warns Masonry ruins Italy and social order.
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Rome
Italy
Europe
Holy See
St. Peter
Masonry Sparks Discontent Urges Christian Education
A letter condemns Masonry in Italy, urging Italians to guard their youth through private schools where religion is taught. It warns that Masonry is undermining God’s church and calls parents to ensure their children receive Christian instruction.
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Italy
Damaging Testimony in the Homestead Poison Case
The Beatty Homestead poisoning case hears testimony from J M Davidson who says Beatty Gallagher and Dempsey planned to poison non union workers for $50 each and a gold watch. Detective Ford reports a confession about powders Turkish rhubarb and snuff. Beatty held to $5 000 bail. Louis Wolfers testifies illness tied to Gallagher’s hiring at the mill.
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Prrrapureh
Robert Beatty
Homestead
Patrick Gallagher
J. M. Davidson
Cook
Gallagher
Beatty
Dempsey
Chicago
Davidson
Bt. Nicholas
J. H. Ford
Tom Brady
Croton
Louis Wolfers
Eight Millions Charge in Georgia Central Rail Road Case
Receiver Oakum of the Richmond Terminal sues Georgia company syndicate for an $8 million restitution claim. He alleges a conspiracy to inflate value by selling controlling Georgia Central stock at $35 per share to benefit ex President J H Inman and directors Calhoun Swan and Wormser, with further revelations promised. Inman denies the accusations.
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New Yorks
Oakum
Richmond Terminal Company
Georgia Company
Georgia Central Railroad
Terminal Company
Oskum
Georgia Central
Esse
J. H. Inman
Calhoun,Swan and
Wormser
Georgia Syndicate
Inman
Industrial Legion forms in Topeka area Warlike populist group
John F Wilktes, western organizer of the Industrial Legion of the West, formed a local populist military company in Torexa Kansas. The Legion, authorized by the Farmers Alliance in Memphis, aims to recruit all voters for the People's Party. The Kansas chapter is first, with provisions to court-martial members who do not support populist nominees on the Omaha platform.
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Industrial Legion
Torexa
Kan
John F. Wilktes
Industrial Legion of the West
Industrial Legion of the United
Death of Capt John P Murphy Noted Confederate Leader
Pixz Burrr Arkansas December 17 Captain John P Murphy vice president of the Arkansas Confederate Veterans association is dead He was among the largest cotton planters on the Arkansas River in the region with substantial holdings and influence.
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Pixz Burrr
Ark
John P. Murphy
The
Arkansas Confederate Veterans Association
Arkansas River
Minor Telegrams From Across Town and Country
Ed Corrigan of Hawthorne track faces arrest on gambling charges. In other notes, colored workers organize in Peoria, Gould named UP director, coal miners plan to strike, Hathaway divorce, Mulford wins wing shot, L&N sues over delinquencies, mob hangs suspect in Tennessee. plus European politics and industry updates.
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Carcaco
Ed. Corrigan
Hawthorne
Torexsa
Colored Men’s Brotherhood of the People’s Party
Boston
Geo. Gould
Union Pacific
Sidney Dillon
Peoria
Ill
Cleveland
Alfred G. Hathaway
Mezick
Chicago
Kansas City
J. A. Elliott
E. D. Mulford
Harrisburg
United States
Exposition Park
Mulford
Elliott
Cincinnati
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
J. McCourt
McCourt
Bristow
Tenn
Irvin Robert
Gross Waite
Kaiser’s Capital: Emperor Stands with the Chancellor
The article notes the Kaiser will back the Chancellor under all circumstances. Bismarck is reportedly ignored in Reichstag talks on the bill. It discusses the Panama scandal and its potential impact on the Russo-French alliance plus general foreign notes.
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Bern
Reichstag Committee
Reichetag
Reichstsag
Caprivi
Prince Bismarck
Panama Canal
Germany
France
St. Petersburg
Paris
Panama Canal Company
Russia
Webrder
Panama
Long death list shows cholera toll in Russia
Official statistics report a total cholera death toll in Russia since the disease appeared reaching 265 760 deaths. The figure highlights the severe national impact of the outbreak.
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St. Petcrssure
Russia
Races at New Orleans on rainy track
In New Orleans on December 17 rain slowed track action. Five fourlongs saw Barker Harrison win with Scotish Belle second and Ansel Jr. missing. Lisbon finished second with Heloise third in a 1:07 pace for one mile and a quarter. Blaze Duke led at seven furlongs with Vede rose second and Roseola third in 1:39. Light Draft won the mile race with India Rubber second and Texas Star third in 1:55.
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New Orleans
Barker Harrison
Scotish Belle
Ansel Jr
Lisbon
Heloise
Bixiag Me
John J
San
Blaze Duke
Vederose
Roseola
India Rubber
Texas Star
Trouble in the Tin Mill at Etwoop Declares Work Tieup
In Etwoop Indiana on December 17 workers at a Welsh owned tin plate factory held a work stoppage alleging disputes with management. The men refused to work until grievances are addressed by officials. Local authorities monitor the industrial dispute as tensions rise.
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Etwoop
Ind
Welsh labor dispute stalls patent machine work
Company agrees to some conditions for operating a patent machine but demands unskilled labor while Welsh workers insist on skilled labor only. Workers refuse to work until a settlement is reached, but specific company steps remain unclear.
Dry goods house fails in Fort Surry Arkansas
Fort Surry Ark December 17 C Tiles & Co pioneer dry goods house fails Liabilities 70000 assets 40000 The Mansfield branch also closes Low cotton prices and crop shortages caused large credit sales Van Buren Arkansas December 17 attachments 69000 against McKibben Pape short crop slow collections Assets unknown Savannah Georgia December 17 Wright Son Cairo failed Assets 120000 Liabilities 70000
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Fort Surry
Ark
C. Tiles & Co
Pioneer
Mansfield
van Buren
McKibben & Pape
Savannan
Wright & Son
Cairo
British Fleet on the Lakes Reported at Owen's Sound
The Blade describes three English revenue cutters named the Petri Constance and Curley lying at Owen's Sound on Georgian Bay. The vessels are said to be 250 feet long with twenty five foot beam, less than ten feet draft, capable of quiet passage through canals and armed with the most complete naval armament known.
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Tozzoo
Blade
Owen’s Sound
Georgian Bay
Petri
Constance
Curley
United States
Great Lakes
Friedling Klein & Co. Makes General Assignment in Dallas
Dallas report states wholesale liquor and cigar firm Friedling Klein & Co. with Galveston headquarters and Dallas branch filed a general assignment. Liabilities total $140,511 with assets about $40,000. Creditors mainly include Galvestonians and foreign firms. Cause given as general low mood. plan is to pay dollar for dollar.
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Picayune
Dallas
Friedling, Klein & Co
Galveston
Galventonians
Klein
Not Guilty Verdict in Embezzlement Case
Prinispere Pa December 17 The jury in the embezzlement cases against ex supreme officers of the Order of Solon this Presn brought in a verdict of not guilty.
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Prinispere
Supreme Officers of the Order of Solon
Certificate of J K Graves illness disrupts bank case
The sudden illness of J K Graves last Thursday disrupted testimony in the Commercial bank case. A physician certificate claimed he was indisposed, and a second note appeared written in Graves own hand stating catarrh of the bowels with abdominal pain and two days of home confinement advised by Dr Sam H Guitpert.
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J. K. Graves
Commercial Bank
Herald
Dvsvreve
Iowa
Sam’. H. Guitpert
M. D
How to Save Money with Ayer’s Sarsaparilla
An old-fashioned ad promotes Ayer’s Sar saparilla as a powerful blood medicine that stimulates the body while claiming high value for money. It asserts the tonic costs one dollar per bottle but is worth five, urging readers to buy and stock up.
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Ayer
National Union Dubuque Council elects officers for 1893
National Union Dubuque Council No 161 names officers for 1893 including President W H Rebmar Vicepres C Kegel Speaker Hu Trance Secretary Geo D Scott Treasurer S Peterson Chaplain L F Williams Usher L J Taylor Seat Arms W E Ferris Medical Examiner Dr J S Lewis Trustees O E Guernsey T W McNear D T Smith The order is flourishing nationwide and rising in prominence among fraternal insurance groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union
Dubuque
D. T. Smith
United States
No End to Canton Pilgrims
More than a dozen afflicted and deformed persons arrived by train from the east and north bound for Canton. Fifteen arrived on the Dubuque division from below in the forenoon, bringing the day’s total to about thirty who were to be cured in Canton. Most travelers are women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
LaCrosse Chronicle
Dubuque
Leaurelle Oil Balm promises youth renewing skin care
An aged style ad touts Leaurelle Oil Balm to prevent wrinkles and aging skin. It claims to revive rough skin, vanish pimples and blotches, even out complexion, and reduce redness on nose and hands. Available 50c, 1.00, or prepaid large size 100 by express from E. B. Wetts Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Wetts
Jersey City
Almost a Murder in a Desperate Saloon Affair
In David Reed's saloon on Clay Street a man fired a shotgun at Matt O Halloran injuring his shoulder and chest after a long feud with John Korman. O Halloran is a 27 year old boilermaker, Korman 23, both local residents. Korman escaped as police and deputies continued the search.
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David Reed
Claystrtst
Fifteenth Street
John Korman
Bird
Matt O'Halloran
Mike Zimonel
Korman
John Woggenthaler
Dave Reed
O'Halloran
Reed
Young Korman
Iowa Iron Works Company
Norman
Afteen
O’ Halloran
Sixteenth
Washington Streets
Si Korman
Eighteenth Street
Phillips
Syrup of Figs Praised as Ideal Family Remedy
A testimonial markets Syrup of Figs as the pleasant tasting gentle laxative for children and warns that parents who are costive or bilious will also benefit, claiming it is the best family remedy and urging every household to keep a bottle.
Firemen's Ball in Dubuque to Benefit Association
The Benevolent association of the paid Dubuque fire department invites members and citizens to a ball on January 18 in the new Central engine house hall at Ninth and Iowa. Proceeds form a nest egg for the general fund to support sick benefits for members. tickets are one dollar per couple with several manufacturers offering to buy blocks of tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Corner Ninth
Iowa
They all Took a Hand. Galena Gazette headline
Resignation of Illinois Central suburban service superintendent and discharge of nine trainmen over a craze for betting on craps leads to management action. American Express gains control of New York and New England railroad, expanding mileage by about 600 miles and broadening regional reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Gazette
Jones
Illinois Central
Sullivan
American Express Company
New York and New England Railroad
Adams Express Company
New England
Rheumatism Relief Claim For Chamberlain Pain Balm
A large number of people reportedly cured of rheumatism by Chamberlain's Pain Balm after other treatments failed. Encourages trying it and notes the price at 50 cents per bottle with sales by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Coal and Wood Dealer John Toussaint
John Toussaint, dealer in hard and soft coal, maple and oak wood, operates from office and yard at the corner of Fifth and White streets and resides at 1065 White Street. The notice lists contact details for his coal and wood business.
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John Toussaint
White
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