After the Fourth of July 1869 and Alaska's vast coast
The article notes the flag will gain forty two stars after Independence Day. It mentions prohibition via local option to regulate liquor traffic. It also claims Alaska's coastline surpasses the U S and describes its vast interior. The Indiana legislature is praised for shorter session and lower expenses, with taxes reduced to 40 cents per 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United States
Iindis
House
Hall
F. J. Carentey & Co
Toledo
Cool Plan in Streator to Revoke Saloon Licenses
Mayor Cool faces obstruction in enforcing liquor laws from unreliable witnesses and quirky juries. He proposes abandoning police courts and relying on licenses, revoking a saloon license for violations as a bold, Cool proceeding.
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Cool
Streator
Starr Named Peoria District Collector
The editorial endorses Hon Julius 8 Starr as the new collector for the Peoria district praising his capability and urging public approval. It notes Mr Carr ran for congress, sacrificed time and money, but did not win and deserved recognition for his service.
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Julius
Starr
Peoria
Carr
Congress
Insurance losses from the Johnstown disaster rise high
Metropolitan Life of Pittsburg estimates its loss around 70000 with total policies likely near 1000000. A Vermont company puts its loss at 250000. Several assessment firms suffer heavy deficits as Johnstown’s disaster hits unlisted lodges and members.
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Johnstown
Metropolitan Life of
Pittsburg
Vermont
M. C
Royal Arcanum
Cronin Murder Probe Links Irish Fund Misuse to Death
The Cronin murder inquiry reveals a possible motive tied to misappropriation of large Irish relief funds raised in the United States. A trusted source claims millions were raised, with little more than a fraction reaching New York or Chicago. Dr Cronin opposed the misappropriations and planned a detailed exposure when killed, guiding investigators toward the likely killer based on motive.
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Cronin
Ireland
New York
Chicago
Drs Starkey & Palen
Wm. D. Kelley
Congress
Philadelphia
Victor L. Conrad
Lutheran Observer
Fiinderpia
Charles W. Cushing
D. D
Rochester
N.Y
Wm Penn Nixon
Inter-Ocean
Thi
W. H. Worthington
New South
Birinna
Alf
Vrooman
Quenemo
Kan
Livermore
Melrose
Mass
Voorhees
New York City
E. C. Knight
Frank Sicdal
W. W. Schuyler
Edward J. Wilson
Broadway
Kig M. Lyon
Waimea
Hawaii
Sandwich Alands
Alexander Ritchie
Iverneas
Scotland
Manuel V. Ortera
Fresnilla
Zacateces
Exico
Emma Cooper
Atilla
C. A. J Cobb
Casablanca
Morocco
M. V. Ashbrook
Red Bluff
Cal
James Moore
Supt Police
Blandford
Dorsetshire
England
Jacob Ward
Bowral
New South Wales
United States
Critics denounce ill judged gospel statements on disasters
The Little Falls Journal rebukes ministers who claim Providence punished Pennsylvania floods or that God could have saved towns by guiding engineers. The piece warns such conjecture harms debate and weakens the argument against prohibitions.
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Christ
Pennsylvania
Providence
Bob Ingerson
Little Falls
N. Y
Johnstown
Continent Powers Arm Up As Europe Shows Growing Armies
A survey notes 12,000,000 men in Europe’s armed forces, nearly double the world’s sea force from twenty years earlier. Reports recount odd local tales from Nevada to Dijon while noting quirky misreads and curious local lore.
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Itia
Kanich Valley
Nevada
South Carolina
Michigan
Europe
Dijon
France
Marshall County Association Picnic Opens Despite Rain
The Marshall County Association held its annual gathering at Jackson Park on June 15 amid cold, wet weather. Members elected Dr A Y Hutchins as president and noted several long-time attendees and new recruit Lenora Beck. The item also recalls local antebellum history, obituaries, and the era’s commerce with Henry County figures and markets.
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Marshall County
Republican
South Park
Chicago
Marshall County Association
Jackson Park
Father Hoyt
G. W. E. Cook
Lacon
Bro Hoyt
Lenora Beck
Old Clear
Pacific Coast
Old Clear Creek
A .Y. Hutchins
Samuel Parker
Wm Everett
Mra W. Cowen
R. F. Winslow
Washburn
Henry
J. C. Townsend
Henry Courier
R. H. Ruggles
J. C G. Townsend
Co. D
Ill
Jefferson City
John W. Melick
Saratoga Township
Lewis Alfred
J. D. Woodward
C. C. Hoagland
Henry Township
John Barnerd
Henry City Bridge Co
Geo. Scott
D. W. Danley
Hourland & Brearley
J C. McCurdy
Purple & Severance
J. L
J. H. Jones
KR. Lloyd
Wm. McCann
Pool & Smith
Jancey & Co
Robert Clark
D C. Hull
G. W. Hearly
C. A Stone
Henry Seminary
Messrs Clapp and
Burlingham
Everett Furniture
John Kline
Becker Liquors
John Koch
W. Myers
Hynodabaw
Justice and Insurance
J. cFadden
Camp & Bugle Dental
Geo. Motter
Baker
Falkner and Davis Millioery
J. C
Women urged to seek help and remedies for delicate disorders
An 19th century column promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women with functional disorders, claims safety and guaranteed satisfaction, and contrasts with private physician visits. It also mentions Ayer’s Cathartic Pills for indigestion and notes a local gardener James Clark’s young Leghorn cock.
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Pierce
James Clark
Jimmy
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