Springfield riot aftermath delays tax bills and guard costs
Springfield reels from rioting against colored residents with eight deaths and eighty-one injured. Governors mobilize National Guard totaling about 3,500. claims against the city estimated near 100000 for loss of life and property. Troops dispatched from Decatur Peoria Bloomington and other towns. guard cost and transportation tallied. officials pledge to protect citizens and fire over the mob when dispersal failed.
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Springfield
Grand Jury
National Guard
Clveneo
Decatur
Sinneo
Troon 'D
Speinegfield
Sherif Werner
Shand
Shing
Werner
Springfeld
Captain Wales
Colonel Band
Deeatuyr
Pekin
Peoria
First Cavalry
Atte
Bloomington
Pontiae
Troop BR
Conpany
Danville
Company
Quincy
Bo Taylorville
Chingupingen
TCO A. Om
Company FE
Clinton
Delivan
Oo Oa. Om
Company M
Canton
Aue
Ateela
Ange
Company PD
Paris
Shelbyville
Elmingham
Hoopeston
Vandalia
First Infantry
Chicago
Kankakee
Newton
T. Olney
Mt. Vernon
Second Infantry
Seventh Infantry
H. Fo
Wells
Young
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Freeport Resident
A Freeport resident Mrs. Sarah Cady testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her backache and kidney troubles. The ad promotes the remedy for kidney issues, notes price at 50 cents, and identifies Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Freeport
Sarah Cady
Exchange Street
Freeport, Jr
Hmmert
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dogu
Dressing for dinner and personal renewal
The piece argues that dressing for dinner is not arrogance but a practice of cleanliness and comfort. A change of clothes after work refreshes the body and spirit, aiding digestion and morale, and should be embraced by workers as a dignified habit, per Lancet.
Needful Silence Versus Noises in Travel
W D Howells argues in Harper s that needless noises torment travelers more than necessary sounds. He cites storms, blinds banging, steamer rails, sea wash, sleeping cars, radiators and hotel disruptions. He notes irritating noises lack a reason and drive souls to perdition.
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W. D. Howells
Harper’s
The French Thief Duval Hanged At Tyburn in 1670
The piece recounts Duval, a French origin gentleman thief who gained wealth in England and France then returned to England to resume crime. Captured at the Hole in the Wall Chandos Street, he was hanged at Tyburn in January 1670. His epitaph mocks both genders for his plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duval
France
England
Chandos Street
Tyburn
St. Paul’s Church
Covent Garden
Bismarck recalls rift with Wilhelm I over exile
The Hamburger Nachrichten quotes Bismarck on his clash with Emperor William I. He says the Kaiser could have allowed him to ride alone, but expelled him from Wilhelmstrasse, forcing a hurried packing of his belongings while Caprivis waited at the door. He would have returned if kept informed, and would have taken six months away otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburger Nachrichten
William I
Bismarck
Wilhelmstrasse
Caprivi
Writer Pater and the habit of never reading too much
In a remark from A Symons in Monthly Review a writer recalls telling Walter Pater about a provocative phrase and the high regard for human quality at St Ife. He notes Pater was always writing and would not read material likely to stir him with strong emotion.
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Walter Pater
St. Ife
Symons
Monthly Review
After Dark Exchange Between Mrs Gayboy and Gayboy
A comic exchange has Mrs Gayboy scolding Mr Gayboy for returning home after dark. He replies the hour was “a little after dark” and claims daylight when he arrived, prompting the playful dispute over what counts as after dark.
A Greater Light Joke About Distance
A classroom quip compares distances asking which is farther away. The pupil answers England versus the moon, noting England is unseen while the moon is visible, prompting the teacher’s query and the pupil’s witty rationale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Pineules for the Kidneys advertised cure claims
An advertisement urges kidney and bladder sufferers to use Pineules for the Kidneys claiming relief in the first dose. It notes hundreds of testimonials to healing and tonic effects, offers a 30 days trial for $1.00, and states the product purifies the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Burdett Piano Tuner Seeks Local Repair Shop Help
F J Burdett piano tuner issues a terse plea for assistance in locating repair services bearing the Brown and Dollmeyer name. The note cites a January date and asks for prompt favorable action to secure a tune up or service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE Washing Rugs and Carpets
Washing prep for rugs and carpets uses four ounces of soap dissolved in four ounces of boiling water. When cooled add five ounces of ammonia two and one half ounces of alcothol two and a half ounces of glycemi and two ounces of ether or chloroform. Bottle tightly. To clean carpet add a teaspoonful to tepid water and wring soap from it. Also cleans men's clothes.
Veil Cleaning Techniques From Old Household Guide
Instructions describe cleaning a white veil by lathering with white soap, simmering for 15 minutes, rinsing in cold water with a touch of bluing, optional perfume, then gum arabic or rice water treatment and ironing between muslin. A black veil is treated with hot water and ox gall, scented rinse, then stiffened with thin glue water, squeezed, dried and ironed on the reverse.
Handy Pincushion Patented by Tennessee Inventor
A Tennessee man invented a horseshoe shaped pincushion with an internal bowed clamping spring that attaches to a sewing machine arm. It keeps pins within reach, allowing the operator to access pins without stopping the machine or delaying work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Mango Chutney Recipe From Historic Kitchen
A historic chutney method uses vinegar mustard seed ginger salt and brown sugar to simmer with raisins onions peppers and green apples. After two hours the apples are added and the mixture stews until soft then is bottled and sealed for preservation.
A Mexican Stew
Scald and peel six tomatoes cut into quarters press out the seeds. Melt two tablespoonfuls in agate stewpan add a chopped sweet green pepper cook ten minutes stirring then add tomato and a teaspoon salt cook through. Add a pint of hot boiled sweet corn shaved from the cob and a tablespoonful butter serve immediately.
Ego Lemonade Recipe from Historic Note
Use four or five lemons to extract juice and shred peel. Boil half a pound sugar with a quart of water for five minutes, strain and cool. Add lemon juice and peel and chill thoroughly. When ready to serve beat four fresh eggs with the lemonade without separating until night. Serve with shaved ice and a lemon slice on top.
Cleaning brass and silverware with whiting solution
Use half a cup of whiting with cold water to fill a cup, then add one ounce of ammonia and shake well. Wet a flannel cloth with the mixture and rub the article to be cleaned, then rub with a distilled polish for a bright finish.
The Artisan and Artist in a Frantic Schedule
The quotation contrasts the artisan rushing to finish work for dinner and the artist rushing dinner to return to work, highlighting the perpetual push between craft and nourishment as a driving impulse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wellington
Noted orator and editor John Temple Graves for vice presidency
John Temple Graves, a South Carolina born editor and orator, and candidate of the Independence party for vice president, is viewed as a successor to Henry W. Grady in southern journalism. Educated at the University of Georgia, Graves founded the Atlanta Journal, edited the Rome Tribune, and later wrote for the New York American before shifting political affiliations.
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John Temple Graves
Independence Party
United States
John €. Calhoun
South
Mr. Graves
South Carollina
Henry W. Grady
Graves
University of Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Rome Tribune
New York
An Admiral and a Brandied Coincidence
Rear Admiral Robly D Evans recalls a visit by a congressman who found his whisky short and offered twenty year old untouched brandy as a substitute. The guest quips that if the brandy has sat unused for so long there must be something wrong with it, prompting the admiral to question the humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robly D. Evans
United States Navy
Dowling Pushes Vehicle Theft Crime Ordinance
Alderman Frank L. Dowling of New York promotes an ordinance making it a crime for chauffeurs to operate cars without permission after noting many accidents involve stolen rides. He warns a small minority in the trade must be treated as untrustworthy, likening them to a cash-only grocer who refuses credit.
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Frank L. Dowling
New York
Alderman Dowling
Kermit Roosevelt Plans African Hunt with President
Kermit Roosevelt, son of the president, will accompany his father to South Africa next spring to hunt big game. He already shows outdoor prowess, having hunted in South Dakota with Captain Bullock, where he killed a brown bear on the fifth day. He will also serve as expedition photographer. India exports rugs with pay for weavers ranging from 16 cents a day to 15 dollars a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Kermit Roosevelt
South Africa
West
Bul
Lock
Kermit
South Dakota
Bullock
Kodak
India
Beekeeper labeled laxative cough syrup praised by mothers
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as giving quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take and gently laxative. Sold by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
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Mier
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Milltia
Aus
R. J. Shand
Charles Werner
Arsenal
Harry Loper
Jall
Poard
Ward Murray
Deaven
Teorla
Washington Street
Wren
Simmons More Companies
Klein
Laud
Ralph Rosen
Erust
Medicine Company
Milton J. Foreman
Rogen
Claude Duval
St. James’ Gazette
Pater's
Joguary Wil
Uate
Ego Lemonade
Bringham
Illinois Central Railroad
Corinth
Mississippi
Haleyville
Alabama
Iinois Central
Manchester
The
Daily Journal Ie
Uvini
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Davenport Savings Bank
South West Corner
2D and Main Sts
Davenport
Wm O. Schmiot
Henry C. Struck
Louis Haluer
W. H. Witson
N. Y
Santa Clara California
California
Burrell Brotherstephenson St
San Joaquin Valley
Fred Harvey
T. Gunnep
Ros Adams
Cuicaco
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