Letter to Representative Elect on Revenue Law Oppression
William Massenberg appeals to H C Burchard urging opposition to harsh revenue laws. He criticizes enforcement, describes a Christmas gift promotion taxed retroactively, and proposes a simplified national tax plan. He argues for reform or party change, calling for greater citizen protections and fair governance.
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H.C. Burchard
Congress of the
United States
Illinois
Gee Dean Srr
Congress
Colonies
Great Britain
Inquisition
Spain
France
Massenberg & Booker
Davis
Booker
Republican Party
People’s Party
Republic
Sumter
WM. Massenberg
New York Post Office Europe Mail Balance Revealed
May mail data show the New York Post Office sending 420,658 letters to Europe while receiving 891,062. A single exception notes Italians sending home about 4,569 letters and receiving 7,898 from Europe.
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New York
Europe
Local Items magazine touted as Journal of Physical Culture
A note from a reader describes Local Items, a new monthly magazine labeled a Journal of Physical and Mental Culture. Published at $2 a year by Alex Moore, 21 Franklin Street, Boston, and distributed by Western News Co., Chicago. The reviewer praises its practical, well written articles and hopes for its success.
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Western News Co
Chicago
Alex. Moore
Franklin Street
Boston
Weather Keeps Sheep Shearing Trifle on Saturday
Despite a continuing cold front, the forecast suggests farmers will still attempt sheep shearing this Saturday, though conditions are likely to be unfavorable and slow.
Great Fire Destroys Keystone Block in Town
Fire at the Keystone Block corner of Adams and Stephenson streets consumed the building owned by D R Williams. Fire crews faced hose coupling and steam issues, delaying suppression. Three locations ignited simultaneously. upper floors were unoccupied. Insurance listed on building and goods totaled about thirteen thousand dollars. Adjacent wholesale leather store owner Taylor kept goods safe, but nearby liquor merchants lost goods. five hundred dollars estimated. Further details promised in next issue.
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Keystone Block
Adama and
Stephenson Streets
D. R. Willams
Wort
Williams
Keystone
Charles Baumgarten
Hartford
Buckman
L. Chrisman
Taylor & Aspinwall
New York
Chas
Squires
Fatal
John B. Taylor
Messra Middleditch
Potter & Kenegy
Deatera
Atore
Young
University of Chicago Commencement Honors Hawkins of Ridott
The annual University of Chicago commencement lists graduates who were conferred degrees, including Albert H. Hawkins of Ridott among the new degree recipients.
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University of Chicago
Albert H. Hawkins
Ridott
Serious Accident At Howard House Cook
A cook named Harry Mosco of the Howard House was thrown from a buggy while riding last week. He broke his leg in two places and was taken to the Howard House where Dr McKim reports he is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Harry Mosco
Howard House
McKim
J. H. Beni
Philadelphia
Schenck
Seo
Ben Price
Constitution Bitters Declared Most Popular In The World
An advertisement touts Constitution Bitters by Seward & Bentley as the most popular nerve tonic. It claims the medicine relieves extreme nervous debility and that, used as directed, it invigorates and steadies the debilitated.
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Seward & Bentley
Ayer Company Seeks Restitution in Alabama Claims Arbitration
The Alabama Claims reopen for adjustment with Britain open to arbitration. J. C. Ayer & Co. presses for compensation for shipments of Cherry Pectoral, Sarsaparilla, Ague Cure, and Pills lost aboard the Anna Schmidt off South America. The firm, widely used across seas, faces pressure from competing nations yet vows to defend its rights.
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J. C. Ayer & Co
Oregon
Vancouver
Russian America
Anna Schmidt
South America
Republican
Washington, D. C
Lettice Lisle last issue in Tales of the Living Age
The final Tale Lettice Lisle from Tales of the Living Age is reprinted from an English novel first issued in America. The item notes it is of unusual interest and will be sent by Littell & Gay of Boston on receipt of 85 cents.
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America
Littell
Messrs. Littell & Gay
Boston
Mass
Fourth at Orangeville celebration honors liberty with speeches
An antirevolutionary gathering in Oneco Town featured Rev Bloom reading the Declaration of Independence, Rev Knepper and Andrew Hinds praising early America, a Winslow Band performance, and a village picnic. The day ended in orderly form with no intoxication or obscenity observed.
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Orangeville
Delly
Bloom
William Trotter
Knepper
Europe
Andrew Hinds
Arden Algles
Indead
Bird
Winslow Band
Oneco
Prussing's Vinegar Ad advertised as pure and premium
Prussing's Vinegar is praised for being free from mineral and poisonous acids and claims high chemical authority endorsements and first premiums at fairs. The ad notes twenty years of establishment and that the Prussing works are the largest in the United States, yet demand outstrips supply.
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Prussing
United States
Pianos and Organs Sold At Reduced Prices
Greatly reduced prices on pianos and organs at A Pelton & Co wholesale and retail music store Stephenson Street 14 12 2w. Purchasers can choose time to suit.
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A. Pelton & Co
Stephenson Atrect
Episcopal Visitation for Zion Parish Confirmation
Rt Rev H J Whitehouse Bishop of Illinois will visit Zion Parish in this city on Thursday the 8th to hold a Confirmation. Services will start at 7 o clock in the evening.
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H. J
Sad Accident Hits Young Pattison on Adams Street
Little Johnny Pattison, six or seven, son of Mr Jere Pattison, was struck by a lumber wagon while crossing Adams street. Eight or nine men in the wagon, reportedly intoxicated, drove past at speed, knocking him down and injuring his hips. Doctors offered cautious hope for recovery as his condition remained unconscious. The community shares in the family’s sorrow.
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Johnny Pattison
Jere Pattison
Adams Street
Friday Socials at First Presbyterian Church
The parlors of the First Presbyterian Church are open every Friday evening for social purposes. All are cordially invited to attend these gatherings, where a warm welcome an hour of delightful social enjoyment and delicious ice cream may be had all for a dime.
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First Presbyterian Church
Gentleman seeks wife in Freeport ad sparks caution
A 29 year old man with money seeks a traditional wife and home in a Tribune classified Personal ad. The paper notes no such person in Freeport and suspects the notice is either mischief or a playful ruse rather than genuine outreach.
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the Tribune
C. D
Porter
Freeport
Til
Local Notice About Dubole Mistri Event
Local notice claims Hiiient New York and Phutag Vaterans allege that Dubole Mistri det occurs at Canes, as advertised in this issue, Mine.
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Hiiient
New York
Phutag Vaterans
Dubole Mistri Det
Leftover Local News Sparks Crowded City Night
A compact roundup notes crowded streets in Leftover Oklahoma with mentions of municipal plans, Mayor’s updates, and celebrations elsewhere. Local correspondents preview upcoming coverage and events for next week.
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Fégent
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