State license shift in Vermont and Jim Crow protest spread
Vermont returns to local option license system with a 1200 saloon fee. Missouri meetings by African Americans protest a bill enabling Jim Crow cars on railways. Dwight Star Herald notes political shifts, and New York World cites farming gains and a wage-boosting purchase for a businessman. Mexico seeks to buy southern sugar production to force price cuts. Dr Peter Roberts warns coal beds may last 80 to 108 years, depending on mining. Railroads overwork crews with no Sundays, hindering rest and leading to wrecks.
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Peter Roberts
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Pennsylvania
Argentine seeks U S educators for Buenos Aires schools
A special Argentine Republic commission in Boston targets three male principals for its Normal schools with salaries of 260 dollars monthly plus travel and housing. Two pedagogy professors are also sought at 240 dollars monthly with expenses to Buenos Aires.
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America
Boston
Harvard
New York
Buenos Ayres
Congressmen Cannon Outlines Navy Strength As War Deterrent
The advo argues an efficient strong navy reduces war risk and supports diplomacy. It claims millions spent on war vessels strengthen national defense, making a large army unnecessary by deterring foreign invasions and landing attempts on American shores.
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National
House of Representatives
Cenlet
Hie
United States
Canada
Mexico
Railways Take Center Stage in Illinois Session
Springfield reports railroads dominate early 43rd general assembly chatter with bills to regulate freight cars curb discrimination and tax Illinois Central payments. Committee chairmen named for house bodies and a Royal Neighbors convention in Springfield concludes as lawmakers eye adjournment next week.
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Senate
Chicago
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Lincol
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Jilhuinor
Senate Committee On Judicial Department and Practice
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Tanner
Juul
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Donoghue
Royal Neighbors of America
State Convention of
Woodmen of America
Springfield
Indianapolis
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Sudden Death of Dr D E Thomas of Lacon at 78
Dr D E Thomas of Lacon died suddenly at his son’s home in St Petersburg Florida on February 6 at age 78. He was born October 26 1846 in Indiana and practiced medicine in Spring Bay Washburn and Lacon before retiring about ten years ago. Surviving children include Dred Thomas Robert H Thomas Charles D Thomas May Thomas and Mrs C M Anthony. Funeral was held in Lacon Tuesday.
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Peoria Herald-Transcript
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Lacon
Tts
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Peoria
C. M. Anthony
St. Petersburg
Laconi
Veyny
Ind
Baton Rouge
Misc
Evanaville
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Washburn
Minerva Jane Barnes
Lacan
Penny Postage and the Quest for One-Cent Letters
General Atkins of the Freeport Journal explains U S postage costs as lower than England, noting that one cent is not a true penny. He argues true penny postage requires universal rural delivery, fair railroad mail rates, and a profitable Post Office, free from loss-making advertising mail.
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The
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United States
England
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Basel the Richest City in Europe and World
The Basel tax returns show an assessed valuation over 175 million francs and a population of 124000, averaging more than 1400 francs per person. The city counts 180 residents rated millionaires, with wealth concentrated among 75 others at 100k to 200k francs.
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Basel
Switzerland
Paria
Erasmus
August Flower Cure Claimed For Digestive Ailments
A reader asks Vera about Green's August Flower used for indigestion stomach trouble and liver issues. The ad notes long global sales and offers a free book, with a 25 cent bot tler or 76 cent regular size at Dr Powell's City drug store.
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Nevada
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E. O. Dewitt& CO
Chicago
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