Voices of the Books at the New Library Dedication
Miss Alice L. Heald hosts a reflective dedication as a storm rages outside. Inside the open library, a dreamlike visit unfolds with Dickens characters, Lucretia Borgia, and other literary figures coming to life, then vanish as the librarian retires to face the blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Heald
Angel of Light
Cinderilla
Swanee
Don Quixote
Josiah Allen
Queen Elizabeth
Mary Stuart
William Tell
Desdemona
Tam O'Shanter
Ichabod Crane
Lucretia Borgia
Chicago election ends in Hopkins victory and DA Fullen confirmed
The senate confirmed C D Fullen as district attorney on Tuesday. Chicago elected John P Hopkins mayor by about 1500 votes, a decisive win amid a strong Republican challenge and tariff industry complaints. Hopkins succeeds Carter Harrison Jr and pledges a straight Democratic administration. Florida Sweet Oranges offered 25 cents a dozen at the Opera House Fruit Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
C. D. Fullen
Chicago
John P. Hopkins
Swift
Hopkins
Carter Harrison
Florida
Opera House
Advert for White Wine and Tar Syrup cures throat and lung troubles
A letter from Lincoln Ned and Rev. E M Lewis reports benefit and cure of catarrh after using the White Wine and Tar Syrup for throat and lung problems. The writer urges others with similar afflictions to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Warner
Lincoln
Ned
Rev
E. M. Lewis
Nonpereil Hair Curler Promises Lasting Curls in Damp Weather
A new product, Nonpereil Hair Curler, claims to hold curls even in damp weather. Hufford's drug store lists the item as in stock and available for purchase at retail price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hufford
Holiday Gift Catalog Sparks Readable Delights Across Goods
A dense ad lists items from Albums and Aprons to Music Boxes and Napkins, plus toys like Steam Engines and Iron Trains. It references games such as Bagatelle, Parchessi, and Whist, with mentions of reading material and world events as potential gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wang
Chicago's Celebrated Cases Trials of Coughlin and Prendergast
Old testimony continues in the Coughlin trial with Dr. Lewis identifying Cronin's body by teeth work. Mrs Paulina Hoertels testifies about a May 4 1880 night scene at Carlson cottage admission of a man, blows and a body fall. In Prendergast, Henry George dodged service. state doctors fail sanity rebuttal while insanity experts testify for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coughlin
Lewis
Cronin
Paulina Hoertels
Carlson Cottage
Wade
Henry George
Church and
Brower
Gompers Re-elected AFL President Amid Exoneration
Samuel Gompers is re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor for the twelfth straight term after a vote favoring him 1,314 to 1,222 for western candidate John McBride. The exoneration followed hearings on receipts related to an AFL publication. Other officers were chosen: P. J. McGuire, C. L. Drummond, James Prettel, William H. Marden, Chris Evans, and J. P. Lennon. A plan to move headquarters to Indianapolis failed by a large margin, and moving headquarters from New York also failed 80 to 1,483.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John McBride
Gompers
Executive Council
P. J. McGuire
Philadelphia
C. L. Drummond
Fort Wayne
Ind
James Prettel
Pittsburg
William H. Marden
Boston
Chris Evans
New York
J. P. Lennon
J. R. Sovereign
Knights of Labor
Federation
Indianapolis
Wreck Near Dunkirk Kills Eight on Train
A west-bound New York and Pennsylvania passenger train derailed on a weakened trestle six miles north of Dunkirk Sheridan Crossing. Eight people died and others were injured in the accident reported December 16.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
New York
Pennsylvania
Here
Buffalo
Sheridan Crossing
Tragic derailment claims multiple lives and injuries
The crash sent the engine and tender into a creek after trestle collapse. Victims include Oscar Porter and his mother Mrs Porter of Brockton, George Ryman of Fredonia, Mrs Stockholm of Dunkirk, William McKane of Buffalo, conductor Harry Hodge, a baggagemaster, and two unidentified passengers. Injured include Lottie Freidholm and Ben Alvin of Portland, Engineer McLean of Oil City, and Fireman McMoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tresfle
Oscar Porter
Brockton
Porter
George Ryman
Fredonia
Stockholm
Dunkirk
William McKane
Buffalo
Harry Hodge
Lottie Freidholm
Portland
Ben Alvin
McLean
Oil City
McMoss
Admission Of The Territories Faces Senate Hurdles
Washington December 15 There is growing interest in how the senate will handle territorial bills from the house. Objections loom from anti silver Democrats though unity among new senators favors silver, with eight new silver senators possible and the president facing the decision. Concerns about New Mexico include language needs in the legislature and the proposal to merge Utah and Nevada into one state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Utah
Nevada
Arcade Block Fire Destroys Landmark in Buffalo
A blaze in Buffalo destroyed the Arcade block a landmark in the city center. The Yerxa building to its south also burned with rapid, total destruction. Estimated losses approach 800000 with most contents not saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Yerxa
Shortage Alleged at American Building and Loan in Chicago
Three state inspectors report a 250000 shortfall at the American Building and Loan Association of Chicago due to mismanagement. Funds were loaned on weak securities and some were diverted to prop up the Grotto variety show amid fraud and conspiracy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
American Building and Loan Association
Farmers Congress Elects Officers and Sets Next Session
The Savannah Farmers' Congress elected President D. F. Clayton of Iowa Vice President G. M. Ryals of Georgia and Secretary J. M. Stahl of Illinois. The next session will be at Parkersburg West Virginia on October 8 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Farmers’ Congress
Savannah
Farmers’ Congress
D. F. Clayton
Iowa
G. M. Ryals
Georgia
J. M. Stahl
Illinois
Parkersburg
W. Va
Nathan Matthews Reelected Boston Mayor in Plurality Win
Nathan Matthews, a Democrat, was re elected mayor of Boston with a about seven thousand vote plurality. The city also backed a mayor license in the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Nathan Matthews
Eminent Chicago Doctor Offers Free Consultations in Iowa
Dr. W. M. Bair, Medical Director of Chicago Dispensaries, will visit Iowa for one day offering free consultations in German or English for private and chronic diseases. He claims 23 years in Iowa and will examine those unable to call at home. Letters to W. M. Blair at 4401 State Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Street
Clark Street
United States
Messrs
Fuller, Fuller & Co
Morrison, Plummer & Co
Graham & Sons
North & Taylor
Bankers
W. M. Blair
Chicaro
20 000 Bedchamber at World’s Fair Exhibit
An ideal bedroom display at the World’s Fair features a white enamel blue and gold finish with pink cupids and garlands. It touts a hair mattress as key to comfort claiming a $20,000 bed could not be improved and that the mattress represents the bed itself.
Real Estate Suit Seeks Title Confirmation in Jefferson County
On or before January 2 1894 Jackson County residents are notified that Benjamin Church has filed a petition in the district court of Jefferson County Iowa seeking unqualified fee simple ownership of the south half of the east half of the northeast quarter section 18 township 71 range 8 and asks that his title be confirmed and that all others be barred from any claim. The case will be heard in Fairfield with Jones and Fullen serving as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
James Taylor
Margaret Taylor
Rolly Taylor
Margaret A. Taylor
Bonnifield Taylor
Taylor
Greenbury Taylor
Wm. Taylor
Summerville Shooster
George Shooster
Mary Chilcott
John Chilcott
Jackson Taylor
John Stewart
Wesley Stewart
Pembrook Stewart
Rolly Stewart
Arnold Stewart
Emily J. Stewart
Evan Stewart
Thomas W. Stewart
Stella Stewart
Green
Fairfield
A. D
Zen
Pecgmerk
Jones & Fullen
Final report of Anzelotte Smith executrix in Iowa
On or before January 10 1894 the final report of Anzelotte Smith executrix of Elias Smith deceased will be heard at noon on January term 1894 in Fairfield Iowa. The hearing commences Monday January 22 1894 at which time objecting parties may appear. otherwise the executrix will be approved and discharged. Anne lotte Smith Executrix M B Sparks Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jefferson County
State of
Iowa
Anzelotte Smith
Elias Smith
Fairfield
Annelotte Smith
M. B. Sparks
Executor's Final Notice in Iowa Probate
State of Iowa Jefferson county notifies all interested parties that the final report of Amanda Hite as executor of Randolph Hite deceased will be approved and executor discharged unless objections are filed by noon on January 1 1894 or at the January term commencing January 22 1894 in Fairfield Jefferson county. Attorneys Jones and Fullen represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
John W. Johnson
District Court
Fairfield
Robert Wilson
State of Iowa
Randolph Hite
Amanda Hite
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Voices OF the Books
Achilles
Greece
Zeus
Paul Dombey
Floy
Joe
Nell
Dolly Varden
Tom Pinch
Mr. Pecksniff
Sam Weller
Betsey Trotwood
William the Conqueres
Lord Fauntleroy
Mozart
Vicar of
Tariff Commission
Pitcher’s Castoria
Risk & Hufstedler
Prendergast
Northeast Corner Square
W. M. Bair
Madison Street
Leggett
Bedchamber
Goodban
Fulton & Held
South Side Square
Iown
Jones & Fullen, Attorneys
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