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Newspaper
Lanark Gazette
Location
Lanark, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1895
Page
2
A testimonial for Dr Miles Nervine claims relief from nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue. The user describes weight loss gain improved sleep appetite memory and steadier nerves after using multiple bottles. The ad promises a positive guarantee and prepaid delivery from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
The piece argues that British government changes are frequent and briefly compares to US presidential turnover. It notes the queen’s limited power versus the president’s, the potential dissolution of Parliament, Irish Home Rule politics, and Salisbury’s large cabinet. It closes with anticipation of Atlanta exposition and President Cleveland’s activity on October 2.
A freight train plunged through a frail bridge known as Dirty Woman's giloh, burying workers beneath wreckage. Three killed and three fatally injured include Mrs. Cooper and J C Childers among the victims. rescue efforts continue amid scattered splinters and heavy debris.
A blaze at J H Hermesch and Company hay and feed warehouse at Water and Walnut streets killed two firemen and injured eighteen. Victims included Captain Michael M Healy and Thomas W Wisuhy with severe injuries and Lieutenant F I Newmann dangerously hurt. The fire threatened surrounding blocks as flames spread to nearby properties and spread through the five story warehouse, endangering Nel ton Morris & Company stables before containment.
Reported telegraph summaries from Illinois cover legislative moves in July including labor arbitration bills, taxes on telephones, and river and penal reforms. Notable items discuss state finances, potential party realignment, and a Quincey ballgame incident with an umpire mob confrontation.
Reports detail a rock collapse at the Pewabie mine in Michigan trapping nine miners on the first level. Air is supplied by a pipe as rescuers work to remove about forty feet of rock to reach them.
In Marquette Michigan on July 20 striking miners in Ishpeming and Negaunee halted all street work and vowed to stop all labor until their demands are met. Samuel Hoar, Star West mine contractor, pleaded to continue work but was refused. Local business leaders backed the strike with a banner declaring commercial support for the movement.
The report covers New York calls with money on call at 1 percent and sterling exchange firm. Board of Trade quotations include wheat, corn, oats, park, lard, and produce with multiple month figures. Chicago live stock prices show hogs and cattle ranges, while St Louis and Milwaukee grain quotes add further price details.
On the fifth day of the Marvey Horr debate in Chicago, Harvey argued for a flexible gold silver ratio and a cheap dollar, while Horr warned that demonetization hurts prices and labor. They cited historical ratios from 1087 to 1873 and contended over wages, unemployment, and prosperity.
Chicago police plan to bring Holmes the insurance swindler to answer murder charges in the Williams sisters case. Detectives claim evidence the body was burned in Holmes office and a new wife is found in Wilmette. Workmen tunneling a cellar tank inhaled fumes and four men were badly burned after an explosion.
Massillon Ohio July 1 There has been debate over a Spring Valley Illinois report that hundreds of miners would accept slavery if mine owners guaranteed life essentials A inquiry to Mayor Delmagro yields I cannot say if miners would accept but I believe over half would sign such an iron clad contract
Off Isola del Plata the Italian steamers Ortega and Marlap collided. The Marlap sank within three minutes, drowning 145 aboard from 173 passengers and 17 crew. Ortega picked up survivors and a formal inquiry was ordered.
A sprawling history notes lost savings, crimes, flood reports, political maneuvers, and civic actions across cities from Meadville to Chicago. It details deaths, arrests, court actions, labor disputes, and war chatter, painting a panorama of tumult from July 17 to July 24.
Ex Premier Stambaloff's funeral at Sofia was marred by panic and mobs after accusations against the deceased. A second violent outburst occurred at the grave as supporters of Panitza clashed with opponents guarded by cavalry. The procession suffered tramplings, and wounds were reported among mourners and attendees.
The Philadelphia Press reports Francis Schlader, claiming heaven sent healing powers, travels southern New Mexico where Mexicans and Indians seek his touch for wounds and ailments. He says he takes nothing for his services and is seen by many as performing miracles in towns like Peralta and Sedillo.
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