Egyptian Army Enters Abyssinia Amid Retreat of Inhabitants
A Cairo telegram from the 20th ult reports that the Egyptian army advanced into Abyssinia and found inhabitants retreating with no resistance. London dispatches note British Congo expedition actions incinerating villages and killing natives, while the French Magenta exploded after catching fire.
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Constitutional shifts mark state votes across Missouri and Nebraska
The Missouri election adopted the new Constitution by a large margin. Nebraska canvass shows the Constitution carried by about 25 000. A 7500 majority favors giving locals power to locate the State capital. A US Senator question yields 18 800 in favor. Democrats win two District Judges and a District Attorney. others go Republican. Massachusetts Governor Rice defeats Gaston by about 1 000. Prohibition candidate gets ~7 000 votes. Crapo (Rep) wins Congress in the First District.
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Pension report outlines rolls and proposed reforms
The Commissioner of Pensions reports 234 821 pensioners, with breakdowns for Army invalids, widows, 1812 veterans, and navy cases. Highlights include $29.6 million Army pensions, unexpended balances, 40 000 pending claims, and suggestions to reduce spending, add clerical staff, require proof of marriage, reform examinations, and expand fraud control through a stronger Secret Service.
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Illinois News Items From Prairie State Gossip
Illinois notes report winter wheat in lut joke land and a Chicago fall. A man slips down stairs breaking his spine. J O Overhalt of Pana dies of brain fever. Miner James Kenny dies in a 110 foot shaft fall. Lightning kills Mount Auburn pair. another Chicago rider dies after streetcar collision with a horse. Mrs Lincoln regains health and plans Springfield home. Waukegan resident Amama Waultens found dead in street. A Chicago camp injury leads to brain inflammation and death. Roncek from Monmouth wounded in Arkansas self defense. Dr Richard Epwarrns resigns as Illinois Normal School president. Grand temperance officers elected in Chicago. Postal changes listed. State oratorical contest at Jacksonville with winners named. Several district officers elected in Chicago. A marriage attempt in Chicago ends when Swedish bride rejects forced union after discovery of deception.
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Hank Fisher Witness Called Biggest Liar in Court
In a petty case trial Hank Fisher faced harsh words from General urging he was the biggest liar seen on the witness stand. The exchange grew tense as Fisher retorted and noted his brother John’s name. The scene reflected courtroom fever as lawyers debated tests and truthfulness.
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Dr Pierce's World Dispensary and Medical Empire
Prominent Buffalo physician Dr R V Pierce earns nationwide notice for his World’s Dispensary and expansive medical enterprise. The Times highlights his staff of physicians, extensive materia medica knowledge, and popular remedies such as Gulden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Dr Sape’s Catarrh Remedy sold by druggists.
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Scavener's Pceiyonic Streer cures consumption and coughs
A 19th century ad claims Scavener's remedies cure consumption coughs and colds by cleansing matter from the system purifying blood and restoring healthy digestion and circulation. Dr Schenck runs the Philadelphia office at corner Sixth and Arch with weekly Monday sessions for advice.
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All Run Down Remedy Promoted by Knagser Extractor Roots
Doctors describe a common set of symptoms in vague illnesses and propose a single remedy. The ad claims Knagser Extractor Roots from A. J White in New York as the universal treatment for kidney stomach and blood distress, with agents sought to sell the product.
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Big $5000 vs $2000 wager on same size hole speed
Proprietors of the Jill Well Anger advertise a standing one year bet that their well boring tool will bore a hole of a given size faster and easier than any other well anger at exhibition. The ad asks who will accept the challenge.
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Isvorrant Improvement ux Treating Rerreere
The Elastic Truss Company introduces a revolutionary hernia truss worn at night and day, adapts to body motion, and remains in place during intense exercise. Available at 683 Broadway New York with mail order and circulars. Also Promotes Jubnaene Ateetyar for coughs colds and lung diseases with internal and external use.
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Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Postlers and hotel notice
A fragment praises Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Postlers for treating catarrhal fever in horses and urges travelers to stay at the Barnes House in Chicago with $2.00 daily rate. Ends with testimonials praising Dr Simmons Live Regulator for family use.
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