Fort Wayne Reports and National Political Notes
Fort Wayne items describe party preparations for a major 1S contest and the misalignment of figures like Senator Voortees. The piece covers Webster's dictionary status, Pexxixont’s air ship plans for Milwaukee World’s Fair, YMCA winter entertainments, and Washington finances with Washington’s wealth estimates. It mentions a Catholic congress in Chicago and details on current House members, occupations, and origins. It concludes with commentary on Elkins’ cabinet appointment and Harrison alignment.
Holiday marriages and public notices in Richmond area
The week brings weddings in the city as local authorities report on courts and river commissions. The text notes the oldest state schoolhouse in Richmond, a federal circuit judge appointment, and political moves about party formation and national conventions.
Proctor's Successor and Senate Nominations in Washington
President sends to the senate nominations for US circuit judges in nine districts including Maine Connecticut and Pennsylvania with Taft and Woods named for Alaska district. House opens rules committee named with McMillan Catchings Reed and Burrows. Leonidas Wouk honored with adjournment. Stephen B Elkins nominated secretary of war replacing Redfield Proctor. Senate committees listed with many current leaders and chairmen across key departments.
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Woasaisaros
Senate
Moma ‘Pole
United States
Eircuin
Wan
Bo Putaaia
Maine
Warren Trili
Oregon
District of
Alaska
Woasisetos
Messi's
McMillan
Catchings
Reed
Burrows
Mates
Alabama
Taylor
Tennessee
Leonidas C. Wouk
Wouk
First colored man ordained a Catholic priest in US
In Baltimore at St Peter and St Paul Cathedral Cardinal Gibbons led the ordination of Charles R Uncles the first African American priest in the United States He was born in Baltimore thirty years ago and will say his first mass on Christmas morning He will be assigned to a post among his race early next year A Chicago priest educated in Rome is the only other colored priest in the country.
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Baltimore
St. Peter and St. Paul
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Charles R. Uncles
Chicago
Rome
Keeley Address at Chicago Press Club Event
Dr Leslie E Kevles spoke at a Chicago Press Club gathering last evening. Introduced by Luther Laflin Mills, Kevles defended his secret Keeley cure and explained his reluctance to publicly disclose details while outlining his early investigations and the gold cure approach.
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Cneaco
Dees Mh
Chicayzo Press Club
Leslie E. Kevles
Keeley
Luther Laflin Mills
Doctor claims 95 percent cure for alcoholism after thirty years
A physician argues alcoholism is a disease and reveals a cure life thirty years of work, noting a 95 percent success rate. He refuses public release of the formula, fearing liquor interests would misuse it to sober patrons only to fuel repeat excess.
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Gan
Talmage on immortality and heaven Biblical guidance affirmed
The Rev. Dr. T DeWitt Talmage argues immortality rests on divine scripture and the Christian Bible. He contrasts other faiths, rejects literal hell, and describes heaven as a state of peace and harmony with memories surviving mind. An October interview notes his view of resurrection as symbolic and mind surviving death. Attorney O H Larwill to wed Bessie White in Washington and return to Grand Rapids soon after.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Grand Rapids Democrat
Tom
God
Dr. Talmage
Heavenly Legion
Hell
Heaven
Earth
H. Larwill
Keystone
Washington, D. C
Bessie White
Q Street
Mr. Larwill
East Wayne Street
Elkins Named War Secretary Prompts West Virginia Praise
Prominent Blaine supporters in Augusta Me applaud the appointment of Stephen B Elkins as secretary of war. West Virginia leaders, including Joseph Manley and TH Heath, call the move wise and united, strengthening the Republican cause as the state sees hints of a break from the solid south. The party notes the president backs Blaine and that factions led by Goff and Elkins are reconciled, with West Virginia politics described as unified.
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Crairvan James 8. Cuanksey
Republican National Committee
Harrison
Stephen B. Elkins
Clarkson
Elkins
Blaine
AuGista
The
Iron
Joseph Manley
TH. M. Heath
Wueenixe
W. Va
General Goff
Mr. Elkins
G Off
West Virginia
Chicago Capitalists Organize a Stock Company for Mill
Chicago December 21. Two organizers charter a Columbia Cotton Mill Company to build a large suburban mill with 7000 spindles and room for over 1000 workers. The charter and stock subscription show 25000 paid in of 2000000 authorized capital. founders expect to raise 200000 more to start operations.
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Chicago
Columbia Cotton Mill Company
Springfield
La Grippe Epidemic Affects Naval Academy Cadets In Annapolis
Over fifty cadets and about twenty officers at the Naval Academy, about one fifth of the population, are ill with La Grippe. Surgeons among the medical staff are affected and the monthly exams were suspended. The report notes the illness is mild with no complications.
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Annapolis
Academy
Train accident injures Charles Toessler near town
Charles Toessler of Landeck was injured when he fell from a moving freight train on the Pittsburg row near the city. He suffered a scalp wound about three inches and a severely damaged ear, but recovered and walked to town for treatment. The report also notes other items including weather and health tips.
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Charles Toessler
Landeck
Hic
Pittsburg
Enr
Dima
Sas
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Ad
An advertised remedy touts Mystic Cure as a radical rheumatism and neuralgia treatment promising cure in 1 to 3 days. It claims immediate disease disappearance and strong first dose benefits for 7 cents from Solaly Woodworth & Co., Port Wayne. Also notes the 48 feet railway bridge span at Poughkeepsie and Prairie Grove U B church Sabbath School times with Rev. James Sawyer.
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B. Woodworth &Co
Port Wayne
America
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Prairie Grove U. B
James Sawyer
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Calhoun Street
Aveline House
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Gaar Scott Ten Horce
F.C
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Barret
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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Cincinnati
People's Store
Pixley & Long Block
Berry Street
Noida
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Marga
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White's Block
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Edward White
Prest
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AR Portemert
Josephine Taruman
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Ivory
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