Tramps In Town Fight Endelson Case and G A R Meeting Plans
At 11 o'clock Monday night Marshal Cahalan pursued loitering tramps when they attacked with razors. He shot one in the thigh. two captured, third fled. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, preparations launch for the G A R Encampment with special rail rates and through coaches from Manchester and Sioux City. Officials estimate large veteran turnout and city entertainment efforts, including speaker Gov. Tlowrd and Department Commander candidates.
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Eorrox
Cahalan
Wiltgen’s
Osglin
Morrissey Bribery Tale Amid Colfax Committee Biz
The piece recalls John Morrissey, ex prizefighter and New York politician, visiting Speaker Colfax to press for a favorable committee assignment. Morrissey allegedly offered cigars as a bribe. Colfax later realized the gift and the bribery implication. The scene ends with Morrissey securing a seat on a committee of dubious importance.
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Schuyler
Colfax
House
John Morrissey
New Yorks
Congress
Thes
Louis
Coliax
Capitol
Iis
Speaker
Morrissey
Morissey
Collat
Judinia
King
American Congress
Sam
Conserees
New York
Fellows
Congressmin
Indigara
Houga
Monon Seed Co Prize Word Contest Offers Big Cash
A historic ad offers $1000 in cash prizes for a word contest run by Monon Seed Co. Readers are urged to submit lists of words, with payments for top entries and multiple prize tiers. The notice promises valuable flower seeds and distribution rights upon participation.
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Lester
Wetvill
Fox
Nest
Monon Sved Co
Round trip town State Encampment Cedar Rapids route
Travel deal from all points in lows on the B O J N Ry via the Quick Step Route to Cedar Rapids with one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 27 28 and 29 return valid through May. Calton B GC Ry N agents for details. Also local ads for medicines and tonics from Stwhyr's Pharmacy and W H Finke with various claims and prices.
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Alante
J. Monron G. P
I. A
B. GR
Cedar Rapids
O. J
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West Elgin
Frank Sova
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STGHR
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Biggintowa
U.r. Mattoon
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Geo’ Wee Heb
White Geo
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Digi Maureh
Ossian
G. A. R. Man
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Manchester
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Cholly Chapleigh
Cowboy Vestry
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Vin B.C.R. & N.ity
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Los Angeles
Calon Bor & N
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GP &T
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J. Monron
Stalkra Pharmacy
Elgin Loler
Stwhyr's
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W. H. Finke
Drogatet
de Witt
Little Barry Risen
George Heller
John Fal
Joan Fan
Franc Desart
Hell Drilling
Crage Moser
Shital
Wy HT
Piuke
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W.H. Finke
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W. J. Finke
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