Yellow Fever Controversy Over Refugee Camp Policy
Surgeon General Hamilton replies to Jacksonville activists protesting refugee camp conditions. Telegram confirms a requisition for 200 tents is approved and defends the camp as humane. Details note health location on a river bluff, planned separation for the sick, and special excursion trains to Western North Carolina for those choosing to depart.
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Florida
Guiteras
Pollard
Jacksonville
Jacksonvile
Murphey
North Carolina
Hex
Seaboard
Cotton bagging trust inquiry opens in Washington
Committees on manufactures in Washington began hearings into the alleged cotton bagging trust. Aversion Gratz of St. Louis testified about production and price variations in bagging and cordage. He cited 1887 outputs near 45 million yards and total American output above 50.8 million yards, noting foreign mills’ limited impact on U.S. sales.
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Wasavieros
D. C
Auversoo Gratz
St. Louis
Munice, Ltd
Local notes on candidates and business changes in Person County
In Rexboro and Sans E. Merritt’s area, town figures announce a firm name change to J. D. Morris & Co. J. T. Strayhorn declines a joint appearance with Democratic presidential candidate John H. Dobson, sparking questions about party nominations and voting rights concerns for whites and blacks.
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Person County
Rexboro Courter
A. K. Pouhee
E. Merritt
Mervin
J. D. Morris & Co
J. T. Strayhorn
John H. Dobson
Tommie
Dobson
Fiie Hood
Tree Growing in Windpipe Reported for Maryland Youth
A 12 year old boy from Federick Maryland swallowed a persimmon seed about four years ago that allegedly sprouted inside his windpipe. Physicians suggested the seed may be growing, causing intermittent pain and breathing issues, with a practitioner named Ta confirming the unusual growth.
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Alvey Clabaugh
Federick
The Immortal Bard of Avon in Orange Va
A satirical local miscellany mocks pretension and hypocrisy among townspeople. It condemns swindlers and Puritanical zeal, notes idle habits, and laments lack of honest toil while amusingly lampooning moral pretensions and everyday life.
Tariff Bill Hearings Near Closure in Washington
Senator Allison, chair of the Senate Finance subcommittee, says hearings on the tariff bill will close within ten days with further hearings by September 5. Hearings have run daily since May 31, featuring both Senators and private citizens from across the country. Testimony is being transcribed for rapid printing as the committee plans to report the bill to the Senate soon.
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Wasmingtoy
Allison
Senate Committee On Finance
Congo
Lightning Strikes Tree. Dead Snake With Prey Found
A thunder storm struck a maple in Crescoville near Miner Cresco residence. A section of the trunk was torn and a large black snake lay dead at the tree’s foot, mouth clamped on a newly hatched robin. A birds nest in the tree housed possible culprits. The snake is believed fatally injured by the strike while descending with its prey.
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Crescoville
Cresco
Creece
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption Claim
Mr W H Morgan a Lake Ows Fia merchant suffered a severe cough and early consumption. After failing with many remedies he used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, saw immediate relief, used six bottles and fully recovered. Trial bottle offered free at K Blackwall & Son Drug Store.
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W. H. Morgan
Lake Ows Fia
King
Ati K. Blackwall & Son
Tariff Opposes Monopoly Trusts Prompt Public Backlash
In a Portland speech Blaine faces charges that trusts use high tariffs to tax consumers on sugar lumber salt jute and more. The speaker argues tariffs shield monopolies and that only honest protection of labor can end the robbery of consumers through inflated prices.
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Philadephia ‘Timor
Blaine
Portland
Cleveland
United States
Congress
Blake To
Tobacco Notes and Local Disturbances in August
August tobacco sales in Danville reached 2 605 673 pounds with 129 858 642 pounds in transit for the year ending July 31. Philadelphia reports near two week strike risk among about 750 cigar makers. Lynchburg’s week ending Sept 11 shows 180 700 pounds sold, down 110 100 from prior week. Dr Fordyce Hubbard of Raleigh died at 30, a Latin scholar and long time professor. Wheeler & Wilson factory in Bridgeport, Conn, shut down operations.
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Danville
Philadelphia
Lynchburg
Fordyce M. Hubbard
Raleigh
Massachusetts
Henas
Martins
N. Y
Rheumatic Cure Endorsed by U S Marshal in Atlanta
A U S Marshal in Atlanta testifies to relief from rheumatism after using Hunncutt's Rheumatic Cure. He states one bottle cured years of pain and supports the makers Honnicutt Rugomatic Co. The letter is signed by John W. Nelms and dated February 4, 1888.
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Atlanta
Honnicutt Rugomatic Co
Hunncutt
John W. Nelms
Tw&ly
Hannicatt
Shunnicut Medicine CO
P.O
Atlanta, Ga
Prominent Atlanta Lawyer Praises Hunnicutt’s Cure
Arthur Ga December 28 1887 letter from M D Cunningham endorses Hunnicutt's Rheumatic Cure as best medicine for inflammatory rheumatism. De Sikes notes large sales and universal satisfaction. Hutacson & Bro druggists attest reliability. HUNNICUTY MEDICINE CO advertises nationwide sale and cure book.
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Artaur
Nts
Hunnicutt
MO. D. Cunningham
Atlanta, Ga
Hutcaxson & Bro
Whitehall Street
Hunnicuty Medicine CO
P.O
Health is Wealth Dr West Nerve Brain Treatment
Cure claims cover hysteria dizziness convulsions headaches and nervous prostration linked to alcohol or tobacco use. One month box costs 1.00 or six boxes 5.00 with a refund guarantee if no cure. Guarantee is issued by Vaugaan and mailed with price.
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E. C. West
Vaugaan
Puke
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Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Company
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