Record of Cold Weather and Notable 1895 News Notes
The February 1895 Benry Republican recounts record cold and severe weather, charity efforts for Confederate veterans, and debates on Indian relocation schemes. It highlights supplies sent to Nebraska, railroad distribution issues, a Belgian murder trial, and a Belgian court’s unusual method of treatment. It notes Brig Gen Thomas H Ruger’s promotion, Japanese military vigor, Judge Grosscup and Pullman cases, and various remarks on continental politics, labor, and law. It also cites economic balances, railway post service, and opinions on Japan and China.
Debs Case Postponed to May Due to Juror Illness
The Debs conspiracy trials in Chicago are postponed to May 5 after Juror Coe falls ill. Judge Grosse discharges the jurors and plans to start anew, while Debs and associates remain under bond. George Pullman and counsel Lincoln left the courthouse as the case stalled.
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Coe
Chicago
Debs
Grosse
Gregory
George M Pullman
Robert T Lincoln
Surily
Mr Co
Grossoup
Eugene V Debs
The Reserve and Bond Syndicate Shield Treasury Gold
The treasury gold reserve stood at 841 216 181, near a low, as the Belmont-Morgan syndicate begins delivery to the reserve. Most gold to come from abroad and trust companies, not New York banks, with exchange facilities to deter export withdrawals until bonds are issued.
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Washington
Treasury
Belmont-Morgan
New York
Europe
Mysterious Slaying of Chattanoogan County Official
Robert F Craig county trustee shot and killed A M Womble in Craig's office in Chattanooga. Womble had worked in the office and came at invitation. Craig fired from behind without provocation. The case shocks the city as details remain unclear and the motive unknown. Also notes outlaw Hill Cook sentenced to fifty years in Albany for multiple counts.
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Chattanooza
Killa
Sattanooca
Tenn
Robert F Craig
A M Womble
Craig
Womble
Kit Cook
Font
A Senate Move Toward Unrestricted Silver Coinage
The Senate finance committee approved a bill for unrestricted silver coinage by 6 to 5. The measure, modified by Senator Jones to coin silver bullion into standard dollars at market value, names the treasury secretary as executor and directs certificates to be issued under law.
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Senate
Wasuarreton
Senate Committee On Finance
Jones
Dem
Ark
Wast
St. John
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
New York
Treasury
London
Voorhees
Ax Ris
White
West
Mr Jones
Sherman
Allison
Aldrich
Morrill
McPherson
Lincoln Birthday Celebrations Across Cities
Lincoln's birthday observed with ceremonies in Curoaco and New York area. Banks and county offices closed except police and fire. schools held a patriotic program. Marquette club hosted a banquet with speakers of national standing. A National Union event featured Janny Watterson of Louisville. Watterson praised Lincoln as heavenly chosen to save the Union. Other cities like Albany and Burlington marked the anniversary with notable speakers.
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Ilinole
Curoaco
Lincolns
Banks
Board of Fondo —Hiuel
Alty Ieschen
Marquette Club
National Union
Janny Watterson
Louteville
Watterson
Abraham Lincoln
South
Union
Lincoln
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Albany
Qov Mckinley
Ohio
Chauncey M Depew
Vermont
Burlington
Dr Abel: Leading Specialist Attracts Dense Peoria Patronage
In Peoria crowds seek Dr Abel’s care citing his claimed success with chronic diseases. Patients report cures for skin conditions catarrh bronchial and other ailments, praising his system as superior and affordable. A testimonial from Charles Wood claims long‑standing skin disease vanished within a month.
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Peoria
Dr Abel
Admiralia
Abel
Othera
Abo
Aboln
B V Abol
Nervous Women Restore Wealth Through Abel's System
A dubious testimonial from Flora Moore of Decatur touts Dr Abel's oil treatment as the cure for chronic nervous illness and alleged pelvic pain. The account claims prior years of failed medical care and emphasizes dramatic weight gain and restored health after the course.
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Abel
Decatur
Poem Recitation Ended in Tragic Bowling Green Death
At a Bowling Green Kentucky banquet a poet read Bou King and died the next morning on April 7. The text reflects a dreamlike farewell with references to longing, memory, and forgiveness as the author faces death.
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Bowling
Green Ky
Bou
Biaus
Inez
Relief In Aix Woura Kidney Cure Promises Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts the New Creat South American Kidney Cure as relieving distressing kidney and bladder diseases within six hours. It claims instant relief from urinary pain, includes guidance to consult Dr Powell Druggitt, and pushes local subscriptions to The Henry Republican and The Business Guide.
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Aix Woura
Powell Druggitt
Henry Tl
Charmed by Clara-Charlie Spooner
Clara Charmed by Spooner after a night in Brooklyn Life. Maude asked if he made advances, he said none were needed.
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Clara
Charlie Spooner
Maude
Brooklyn
Seashore Couples Dance and Moon Telescope Scene
A brief vignette notes girls dancing by the seashore then looking through a telescope at the man in the moon. The excerpt ties to a New York World caption and advertises Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with a World’s Fair highest award.
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Jack
Jess
N. Y
Dr. Price
Mall Treatment System Advertised for All Submissions
A Peoria area notice promotes a mall treatment system offering identical service and pricing for cases submitted by correspondence as for in person visits to the office.
Cure for Deafness Promises Hearing Return by Dr Abel
Dr Abel claims to have cured over 200 cases of deafness and roaring in the ear caused by chronic catarrh of the middle ear. The notice urges readers to seize the opportunity for a cure when presented.
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Abel
Deaf Farmer In Illinois After Ear Operation
A well to do farmer named Peteor Murray living six miles east of Galesburg Illinois had been deaf for ten years following an operation by Dr Abel Biely. Murray reports satisfaction with the result and notes he can now hear again.
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Petire
Magentiaman
Mites
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Dr. Miles
Borhood
Chaarles Wood
Eureka
Wood
Abel
Mr Wood
Peteor Murray
Galesburg
Abel Biely
De Abel's Home Treatment for Chronic Disease
Advertisement touts De Abel's perfected system of home treatment for chronic disease on Wyoming brand cures. Readers are urged to write for symptom clarification and to receive consultation and advice from Dr Abel.
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de Abel
DR. Abel
Newspaper Advertising as a Powerful Trade Booster
Advertising pays best of all says a persuasive editorial lesson from 19th century market prose. The piece extols newspapers as constant sellers in homes and urges merchants to hire ads via Pettingill & Co while noting Gen John B Gordon will speak on March 23 at New Opera Hall. Atlanta Journal lauds Gordon as a gifted orator.
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Pettingill & Co
Mutual Ral
John B. Gordon
U 8
Georgia
New Opera Hall
Confederacy
Gordon
Atlanta
Gad
Tax Sale Notice for Henry Illinois Properties 1895
Theodore Bickerman Henry Township Illinois announces tax sale results in Marshall County for lots 62 63 64 64 and 170 171 Eastland addition Henry and Renry areas. Redemption period ends June 5 1805. Public notice dated February 6 1805.
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Lota
Marshall
Illmoia
Henry
McClury
John Cornett Tod
Eastrond
Renry
C. H Mima
Aforraal
Theodore Bickerman
Hienry
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Humphreys
Dru Izelate
MED. C
Dearett
Amoney
Herrigan & Co
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The
Benry
George Bort, Eprror
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Grarata
Nebraska
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Canada
Thomas H Ruger
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United States Court
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Japan
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France
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St Lonia
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Congress
Hesparp
Texas
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Omaha
Grand Jury
True
American Railway Union
Supreme Court
Woods
Bond Syndicate
Vancorvern
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Roc Group
Morrison
Nashville
le C. Garland
Vanderbilt University
Carrie
Philadelphia
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Parthila
Incis
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