Populist Split Redux Noted In State Line Democrat
A. J. Hedrix, deputy postmaster at Allerton, is held on $2000 bond for theft of post office funds. John J. Seerley is reelected city attorney of Lurlington, return from Congress followed by an immediate offer. Tom Watson allies shift to the Democratic Party as populists erode, abandoning presidential ambitions.
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A. J. Hedrix
John J. Seerley
Lurlington
Congress
Washington
Tom Watson
South
Democratic Party
Cost of seeing the World’s Fair in Chicago estimates
The Chicago Tribune calculates a ten day visit at the World’s Fair could cost an individual up to $20 excluding rail fare. A one day rush visit with all extras could be about $7. An itemized breakdown includes admissions to grounds and side shows, rides, and meals, with lunch stands and the Columbia Casino noted as part of the built complex.
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Clinton Herald
Chicago Tribune
Vokess Oden
Columbia Casino
Music Hall
Lake Michigan
Esquimaux Annex
Chicago
Jackson Park
Philadelphia
Paris
Dime Museum
McVicker
Dean
Managerial Corps
Dave Henderson
Lillian Russell
Hayman & Davis
Columbia
Dick Hooley
Imre Kiralfy
America
Antonio Venanza
London
New York
Costa
Vienna
Milan
Luigia Cerale
Hof Theatre
Atlantic
Coryphees
Europe
Italy
France
Louise Beaudet
Lottie Gilman
Miss Russell
Miss Malcolm
Herr Barnemann
Brighenti
Otavi
Biaghelli
Campana
Corrective statement from Higginbotham on World’s Columbian Exposition
President Higginbotham releases an official clarification addressing misstatements about the fair. He confirms May 1 opening, free water and seating, 1500 free toilet rooms, additional paid restrooms, fifty cent admission for most exhibits, free medical service, and free public comfort facilities with limited paid special attractions on Midway Plaisance.
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Higginbotham
Exposition Grounds
Esquimaux Village
Colorado Cliff
Midway Plaisance
Exposition Management
Bureau of Public Comfort
H.N. Hicornsoruay
Prest
Chicago Election Debate Reflects Democrat Victory
The revised Chicago tally puts Carter Harrison ahead by about 21 000 votes. Editors failed to sway the result as readers rely on their own judgment. Harrison pledges to govern with honesty. Gear and other party figures face scrutiny for alleged compromises with saloons and morality politics.
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Chicago
Carter Harrison
Democracic
Harrison
Democratic Party
United States
Gear
Iowa Governor Boies Under Fire Over Federal Appointment Picks
The state press scrutinizes Gov. Boies for not endorsing Iowa candidates for federal posts. Democratic supporters urge him to return the compliment and back at least some applicants, arguing governors typically endorse their citizens for federal appointments. The State Line Democrat notes the potential influence of such endorsements.
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Boies
Iowa
Gov. Boies
State Line
No clear headline from partial OCR quotes
Appointments and securing endorsements cited as governor’s support factors with Iown men largely lacking endorsements except in a few cases noted in regional commentary.
Great Remedy for Consumption Praised by Rev John W Brown
Rev John W Brown testifies to a long healed pneumonia after using White Wine of Tar Syrup. He praises it as the best remedy for weak lungs and asks for replenishment through cabool Missouri druggist Mr. Gorman. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
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Gorman
Cabool
John W. Brown
Bradshaw & Thoma
Dissensions in the cabinet prompt new Washington romance
Washington letter reports a republican media trend alleging cabinet resignations, mainly Carlisle and Gresham, while asserting their harmony with Cleveland. It accuses Foster of lavish travel, notes investigations into sinecures, and cites Morton pushing a public inquiry into weather bureau officials as part of transparency efforts.
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Washington, D.C
National Capital
Cleveland
Carlisle
Gresham
Theabinet
Washington
Ananias
Washington News
Senate
Foster
Paris
Behring Sea
White House
International Court of Arbitration
Halford
Harrison
United States
Morton
Colby
MacCraig
Agricultural Department
Weather Bureau
Iim
New Commissioner of Pensions Named Judge Lochren
Des Moines Leader reports President Cleveland selected Judge William Lochren of Minneapolis as pension commissioner candidate. Lochren, 57, Civil War veteran who led the First Minnesota at Gettysburg, later became a respected judge and lawyer. A Democrat endorsed by Minnesota Republicans for the post, his nomination now lies before the Senate.
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Des Moines
Cleveland
William Lochren
Minneapolis
Senate
Lochren
Pension Department
Vermont
Minnesota
Gettysburg
Wickett
United States Senate
Catarrh Cure Claim Proves Positive, Readied for All Stages
Hall's Catarrh Cure is touted as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claiming to destroy the disease foundation and boost the body’s strength. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any uncured case and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, with a 75 cent price.
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Hall
Ihall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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National Capitol
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Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota Lands
Illinois
Fairfield
Bright
Kestner & David
Fairfield, Iowa
Harris & Cuddy
South Side Square
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