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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1895
Page
5
The Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute claims nervous debility exhaustion and related symptoms spring from overwork and excess. It promotes a 168 page book on home treatment, mailed sealed for 10 cents, by Worth's Dispensary Medical Association at 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N J.
Gov Richards reports Bannock Indians from Fort Hall in northwestern Wyoming have killed game and threatened settlers. He asks Secretary of the Interior to issue orders to call in Indian police and detain hunting parties, with state troops possible from Evanston and Lander if needed. The Interior and War departments assess immediate action.
Washington July 1 1897 The Fifty fourth congress has been in session only a short time and already suffered seven casualties in the house with five deaths and two resignations. Reps Burrows Black Mennenn Post Campbell and outros are noted as deaths or resignations. new members Alfred Milne George W Prince and Andrew J Campbell anticipate party shifts but no change in overall political balance expected.
Baltimore reports the national convention of the Baptist Young People’s union will open tomorrow with several thousand delegates already arriving. Despite smaller numbers than prior Epworth league and Christian Endeavor gatherings, organizers anticipate about 10 000 attendees and early enthusiasm remains high.
Holmes says I suppose I ll swing for this during an two hour interview with district attorney staff confirming a practical admission of guilt. In Philadelphia officials note the statement in the wake of the Toronto cellar murders. A separate report details a Pennsylvania Railroad wreck near Norristown with sixteen freight cars derailed. Fireman Kissinger killed. Conductor Reese seriously injured.
Gale from St Joseph to Benton Harbor and nearby fruit belt towns surprises western Michigan early today with winds near seventy miles an hour. Numerous small buildings collapse and extensive crop damage follows as thousands of barrels of apples pears and peaches are blown from trees.
Springfield July 17 Senator Littler introduced a comprehensive tax revision bill abolishing town and county boards of equalization and creating a county assessor with deputy staff. The measure shifts collection to the county treasurer, sets four year terms, caps pay, and allows taxpayer challenges to assessments. It also allows tax payment from January to May and saves delinquent list publishing.
London July 17 United Press reports a Leander captain letter to Cornell manager expressing that neither side blames the other for the dispute over their race. He notes Leander’s initial irritation and the desire to rerow but accepts Cornell’s reasoning and states there is no longer any dispute between the crews.
New London Conn July 17 The torpedo boat Ericson will take a builder's trial over the official course at the first favorable opportunity Since leaving the yard she has seen much activity in preparing for a sea trip with several satisfactory runs testing her machinery without mishap Builders are eager to complete preliminary runs and speed tests so the official trial may be held, often delayed by accident.
New York July 17 The Heralds St Petersburg correspondent reports that the Russia China treaty regarding the Chinese loan contains no railway concessions to France or Germany and no right to extend the trans Siberian railway through Manchuria, contrary to foreign journal claims.
Universe City Michigan July 17 The Curtis murder trial ends with a verdict of murder in the first degree after a long deliberation. Farmelee faces sentence this afternoon.
Neslinge Colgate & Co has shipped 100000 in gold to Europe on the St Louis of the American line. The steamship sailed for Europe today from New York, with the shipment confirmed for overseas delivery.
London reports that ex-Home Secretary Matthews, who served under Salisbury 1886–1892, has been raised to the peerage. The move is seen as approval of his stance against reopening the Maybrick case. He reportedly told supporters the prisoner deserved harsher punishment and influenced Asquith to stay aloof.
July report from the European agent notes Britain faces drought impact with wheat and oats under half and spoiled crops in parts of England while Scotland looks good. France and Germany expect average crops, Austria-Hungary below last year, Spain and Italy near average, Russia buoyant for southern wheat, rye better, and North Africa around 40 million bushels.
Sofia July 17 ex Premier Stambuloff remains conscious and slightly improved. He personally thanked M Petkoff for defense efforts and identified his attackers, providing their names to authorities.
London July 18 The Times highlights a letter by St Clair McKelway editor of the Brooklyn Eagle calling British elections a check on socialistic tendency and valuable to every English-speaking region.
July 17 report says the military commandant warns the government order cannot be kept without arresting Generals Manuel Rivas Segundo and Pablo Orrelano and removing the bishop who persist in inciting revolt.
San Salvador on July 17 reports the government will enforce the import duty decree after finding lax collection. The decree clarifies that reciprocity now exists with the United States and reminds collectors of the new policy.
Montevideo reports the assembly has approved a $2 million increase to expand army numbers and efficiency funded by new taxation. The move aims to address alleged tensions between Chile and Argentina and bolsters national defense.
Washington July 17 The official report on the new vessel Olympia is favorable with 19.6 knots shown and not the maximum. It is believed no other American man of war can equal her speed under natural draft. Olympia will be fitted out for Chinese waters. Stabbed Wife and Mother In Law Kansas City July 17 In a fit of drunken rage last night George McNamara fatally stabbed his wife and seriously wounded his mother in law Mrs R Mayfield. The difficulty began in a family quarrel.
A long excerpt discusses cycling tips including minimal water for endurance, and humorous notes on tricycles. It compares bicycles to wagons, notes the Century Club time for 100 miles, and explains legal status of bicycles on Sundays and road rules. It cites the Washburn Leader and a Pennsylvania court ruling on vehicle rights and sidewalk use.
A bicycle rider extols Hires Rootbeer as the ideal on hot rides. He rejects ice water and alcohol, praises its cooling effect, and claims it satisfies thirst while refreshing pedal workers. The rootbeer is described as the original formula without adulteration and popular among both wheelmen and pedestrians.
An 1890s advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. It includes endorsements from Toledo druggists West Treax Walding Kinnan Marvin and a Fitz endorsement of F J Cheney, plus a claim the remedy is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with free testimonials and a 75 cent per bottle price. Also notes an Interstate Commerce Commission extension granting railroads extra time through December 1 next and a related extension to February 45, 1896 for drawbar height compliance.
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