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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1890
Page
3
A lengthy 1880s style digest notes congressional discussions in Washington on tariffs and grants, with foreign and domestic items. It covers Grant monument debates, river improvements, pension acts, crime scenes, fires, accidents, strikes, and political nominations across multiple states and nations. It highlights the day’s broad mix of political, economic, and social events in a condensed ledger.
The U S Senate votes to end debate on the tariff bill. A conference report on the appropriations bill passes. A House bill to curb post election frauds and protect candidates’ rights faces action. News notes cover disasters, strikes, wrecks, and political events dated the 26th across multiple states and nations.
The Supreme Council of the Federation of Railway Employes ruled no general strike will be ordered on the New York Central system, citing rules require a grievance for action and noting Knights of Labor are not federation members. Powderly and officials denounced Webb and urged labor unity while cautioning limited federation aid.
The Democratic State convention in San Jose nominated E R Pond for Governor. In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Prohibitionista backed Charles W Miller for Governor and Charles C Hyatt for Lieutenant Governor. Congressional races on the 21st saw nominees across states including Theophilus Gaines in West Virginia and Carl ton F Couch in Town district, with others in Illinois Indiana Ohio Missouri Kansas and Idaho headed by George L Shoup.
In Hannibal Missouri on August 7 a $10,000 reward is offered for the arrest of the murderer of J J Stillwell. He was killed in his sleep in December 1888, brains damaged with an axe while his wife and children were present. Mrs Stillwell says she saw the killer enter the room but hid with the children to protect them as the blows were struck.
A Pachauckost Rhode Island household uses a clock driven system to wind itself with door openings. Electrical devices trigger gas jets, raise and lower light, and ring servants and breakfast bells, while cathedral chimes sound at intervals in the home. A Narragansett summer anecdote notes a surplus of women and scarcity of men at resorts, Newport balls, and local dens.
An advertisement hawks a supposed cure for drunkenness called Golden Specific. It claims to be added secretly to tea or coffee, promising a permanent cure for both moderate drinkers and alcoholics, with no harmful effects and guaranteed results. The notice invites readers to request circulars and details at 185 Race St, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Advertisements warn that many white soaps touted as equal to Ivory Soap are counterfeit and lack its distinctive qualities. Consumers are urged to insist on Ivory Soap, noting it is sold everywhere.
Farm listing describes a large 8004 acre property in Rapublis county near Nebras mine. Notes good watering and reliable land quality in Wall Ll watered area. Offers at 6 one reasonable terme. Listing mentions contact persons T. et Peasepla, Fiyitgen, and Pens opportunity after price offered.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Pasturage and abundance associated with rys qulymim and the Wood Bros. The legible text hints at land use or livestock context tied to a family named Wood and a product or term rys qulymim. Further specifics are not clear in the surviving excerpt.
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