Congress Deliberates Liquor Laws and Spending Bills
Senate advances a bill subjecting imported liquors to state laws and passes it 90 to 11. Conference on the army appropriation report and naval bill discussions occur. House allocates funding for public buildings with 35 measures totaling 4,495,000 and adjourns to June 2. A pension case transmission bill and interstate commerce liability bill move forward. An investigation into hours of labor receives a favorable report.
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Senate
Moser
Seanateen
Inter State
Multiple tragedies and disasters reported in late month notices
A summary of accidents and crimes across US towns includes Park City Utah miners killed by a shaft fall on the 27th, two Urbana Indiana infants killed by a horse, a bigamy arrest in Geneva Ohio, a Toledo clairvoyant forgery conviction, a Chicago pickle works fire, and Knights of Pythias and Farmer’s Alliance actions. Additional items cite telegraph losses, immigration tax talk, baptist university fundraising, and various flood, fire, and storm events nationwide.
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Tauex
Park City
U. T
George Graham
Lucy Berger
Urbana
Ind
Taupe
Orrwron Warrs
Geneva
Toledo
de Vere
Chicago
Lyman A. Budtong
Ohio Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Cleveland
Order
Farmer’s Alliance
Warren
Western Union Telegraph Offices
Northwest
United States Supreme Court
Burlington
Golconda
Denvrar
Col
Congressional Sub-Committee On Immigration
Potter Palmer
GL. Linp
Hillsboro
Wis
Tax Baptist National
Auditorium
Rockefeller
Baptist University
Turne
United States
Putnam
Conn
Garfield
Harrison
New York
Washington Memorial Arch
Oakland
Cal
General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
N. Y
Arcadia
St. Louis
Stowpen Starx
Prairie Grove
Benjamin Hawkins
Washington
Hino
Richmond
General Lee
C. J. Stonn
Pas Wimmer
Marion
Int
Lincoln
Neb
Alabama and National Political Nominations and Global News
Alabama party conventions nominate governors and state officers across factions. Thomas G. Jones and J. M. Files headline candidate lists with Renominations and party alignments. International events span Spain killings, Newfoundland crisis, British art purchase, Cuban storm damage, Shanghai fire, Paris Nihilists, and European anti anarchist negotiations.
Mississippi flood relief praised in Senate. utilities and fraud bills advance
Senate hearings on relief for Mississippi flood sufferers reference praise for Congress and the President. A food and drug adulteration bill advances, a bond export tax bill passes, and the silver issue is debated. House action includes timber sales on Menominee lands and contested election notes.
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United States
Senate
Louisiana
Congress
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Alabama
McDuffie
Cincinnati City
Scales Mound
Ill
Maine
Josiah Grosby
Dexter
Germany
France
Russia
Switzerland
Wirttas A. Stove
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Groner West
Illinois
Little Black
Wist
Mienart Sausen
New Prague
Minn
Witmster
Glenwood
State Institution
Henry township Sunday school convention held at Congregational church
The Henry township Sunday school convention opened at the Congregational church under county vice president J C Moodey. Speakers debated teaching temperance, parental involvement, teacher preparation, and methods to engage fathers and young men, followed by an evening session with further questions and prayers.
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Henry—township
Congregational Church
Henry Township
J. C. Moodey
Sundvonely
Wherry
Marsh
G. W. Emerick
A. Kelley
Emerick
A. B. Clark
Dc. W. Barnes
A. F. Marsh Haying
A.B Clark
Haguer
J. M. Kirkpatrick
Moodey
John Thompson
J H. Jones
G M Locke
J H Jones
Clark
J M. Kirkpatrick
Gandad
J. H Jones
J.H Jones
Jonces
Perents
Om Kirkpatrick
Geo Field
Rev Ayling
C W Ayling
Missionary Fund
Henry
Magnolia calaboose built two years with no use
An article from Magnolia notes a recent burglary scare led by a man named Geo E Reed and accomplices in Lostant. Swindler describes a break in and capture attempt then escapes into water where his gold watches were recovered. Watch debris and a second watch were found. Reed was jailed at Hennepin. Local figures attend graves decoration and a church strawberry festival is planned for the pastor’s benefit.
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Lostant
H J
Kiason Rollin
Swindler
Ihru
Rollin Swindler
Jim Thornton
Magnylla
Swindlers
Hennepin
Geo E. Reed
Heasaya
Swindler's
Pinkerton
Rey McMeeen
la Rose
Varna
Odd Fellows
Bliss
Edward Phillips
Park Ia
Local Gossip and Obituaries From Hennepin
Local notices list visitors and guests from Chicago Peoria and Council Bluffs. Funeral details note the Granville township death of Chas Sickenger from an accidental laudanum overdose. The G A R post attended the funeral with 14 children left behind.
Distant Notices and Local Tidbits From Lone Tree
Community brief including guests Edith Webb and Della Worley, church services by Bro J Vench, and Children's Day program recap. Mission lawn social planned June 7 at Caleb Condit with 10 cent admission. Funeral for Charlotte A Wheeler held at M E church. Ira Wheeler remains interment notes clarified. Plus local notes on residents, insurance, road work, a thief in Lone Tree, and census enumerator J L Downey.
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Edith Webb
Bloomington
Della Worley
Minnio Taliaferro
M. E. Pal
Bro J. Vench
Elder Doughty
The
Christian Church
the Christian Church
Caleb Condit
Putnam Band
Ira Wheeler
Madison
Wis
Putnam
Charlotte A
Miles H. Wheeler
M E. Church
C. W. Aylog
Parker
Mra Wheeler
Slater
New York
Mumbled Exchange Sparks Earlier Questions and Speculation
The fragment shows a hurried exchange with lingering questions as observers watch J. Kt. VEactc, suggesting rising curiosity about the remarks and next steps. Details are sparse, but the scene centers on a tense moment and public interest.
Arnica Salve for all skin ailments advertised
Bugkiehs Arnica Salve claims best value for cuts bruises sores ulcers salfrheum fever chores chapped hands chilblains corns eruptions and cures piles. Assurance of perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 250 cents per box. For sale at Dr Powell's drug store.
Prosper Mill Neighborhood Notes and Church Visit Highlights
Dry hot corn weather continues with rain wished for. Dr Jones's wife and Clara of Haary visited Julia Kline on Sunday. Misses Shields Hillabrand and Morte attended Baptist meeting and praised the sermon. People traveled to Magnolia for the imperial sermon and felt well paid. Mrs H C Hailey hosted an aunt part of last week. Charlie Ransom's mother from Hennepin visited. Ethel Zenor returned from Hennepin. Mrs D H Ransom and mother-in-law spent Tuesday in Magnolia. Health remains good with no known illnesses.
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Styre Grady
Wheatland Township
Thomas Funson
Lucy
Jobo Herr
Wallis
Willis
Emma Swift
Morris County
Kan
Snell
Peoria
Harry
Clemens
Runnells
Boyd's Grove
Augustus Griswold
Roger Phelips
Rov J B. Dille
Clark Swift
Holmer Swift
Althe Homer
Thomas Aukland
Mr Aukland
Aukland
M V B. White
J B Dilte
Hununopin
Nellie Seaton
Benny
I-A. Conk
F. L. Simpson
Chicago
Rebecca Wilson
Caley
W. H. Lucas
Rev Downey
Pontiac
Robert E. Zenor
J. H. Seaton
Eugene Reed
Mayaville
Ohio
DaeDehen
C. W. Egner
Allie Davis
Coolville
Leo T. Leech
Nash & Shepherd’s
Boyle's Grove
Congregational Church
Chas Powell
Mt Palatine
James Bush
Court House
John M. Palmer
M. E. Church
Rev Case
R. R. Bentley
Market Street
Orange Aureille
L. ES. Skeeal
Bloomington
Rax
Ella Bowman
A. M. Back
American Loan and Building Association
Minnie Unthank
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Unthank
Minnie
C. Unthank
Hen
G. A. R. Post
Granville Tuckdey
Carrelius
Dr Jones
Clara
Haary
Julia Kline
Shields
Hillabrand
Morte
Magnolia
H. C. Hailey
Charlie Ransom
Hennepin
Ethel Zenor
Mra
D. H. Ransom
Magavolia
Dr Haines Golden Specific Promises Cure for Drunkenness
An advertisement touts Dr Haines Golden Specific as a universal cure for drunkenness. It claims the tonic can be mixed into coffee without the drinker’s knowledge and leads to permanent abstinence. The notice guarantees no harm and invites readers to request a circular from the Golden Specific Co. in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Dr Haines
Golden Specific Co
Cincinnati
O. Oottt’ Aly
Silent advertiser in paper fuels store success
The piece argues newspaper ads work while owners rest at home as ads are read in hundreds of homes. It notes ads quietly draw trade and praises consistent, attractive placement as the key to effective advertising.
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Now Apaper
Ivory Soap vs Counterfeit Brands Declared Superior
The ad asserts many soaps claim equal quality to Ivory but are counterfeit lacking its distinctive properties. It urges consumers to request Ivory Soap and insist on its purchase, noting it is sold widely.
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Alabama Damorists
Montgomery
Thomas G. Jones
Thomas M. Bayne
Joy Congress
Joan Tompson
New Hamburg
Alabama Greenbackers
Birmingham
J. M. Files
Patrick Tucker
W. G. W. Smith
Edvcntion
J. T. Masterson
Marr Morgan
Oregon
Pennoyer
Nikolaiev
Husela
Cordova
Spain
Newfoundland
London
Merseonier
Napoleon
Chauchard
Cuba
Paching
Shanghai
China
Paris
Europe
Hamburg
Reimskindorf
Sofia
Bulgaria
Lake George
Can
Campeau
St. Jacques de
A. B. OO
PALA
John Henneberry
Lone Tree
Elijah Hewkins
Fred Cook
Charles Wheeler
Elijah Henkins
Rockford
George Sparling
Emelipe Johnson
Jone Tree
Matt Louis
Ray C. W Ayling
Sheldon
Tiskilns
Pembrook
Aristie
Idael Henry
Emelios Davis
Andrew Anderson
J. L. Downey
Senachwine Township
Lin
J. Kt
Henry Market
Georges Nicholson
Ween Snenpeenpens
Pier Weer Rhett Aremenaensen
Ghiokene
Potter
Guardian
Marshall
Ilinois
Frank Kleinholz
Postoffice
Ingsaid County
Thorcon
Henry Yaeger
Annie R. Kleinhenz
S. Potter
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