Illinois Flood Relief Proclamation Calls for Aid
Governor Fifer announces a statewide appeal for relief to flood victims along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. He urges monetary, food, and clothing donations, directs local meetings to mobilize charity, and names Edward S. Wilson and William A. Haskell as distribution coordinators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifer
State OF Illinois
Springfield
Mississippi
Ilinois
Joses Anl
Edwards. Wilson
Dil
William A. Haskell
Atute Board of Health
Alton
Joseph W. Fifer
J. N. Pearson
Floods Wreak Damage Across Illinois Counties
The state endures widespread losses from high water with Madison, St. Clair and other counties suffering estimated damages around 1 million dollars. Thousands of acres of fertile land flooded in Monroe County left hundreds homeless, while Wheatland in Alexander County faced total crop ruin and stock loss. The report also notes severe crop failures, including potato and cabbage crops, and details numerous local incidents and public notices from Springfield to Wheaton.
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Madison
St. Charles
Clair
Monroe County
Wheatland
Alexander County
Big American
St. Clair Counties
Mississippi Valley
Wifer
Boles
Sioux City
Arkansas
Sprixqriep
Pvernor
Taaxo
Mississippi
Dilinois
Hood
Edward 8. Wilson
Springield
William A. Haskell
Atute Board of Health
Alton
Josnon W. Pirer
T. N. Pearson
Des Motins
Boies
Mariana
Ark
St. Francis
White Rivers
Sarah McLeod
New Paragould
Avon
Ill
Livre Rock
Anna RB
Adams
Red Bluff
Redfield
Nicholls
Olive Place
Addams
Ashland
Wildest Landing
Anna St. Adame
Pinn River
Vine Bluff
Johnstown
United States
Louis Altheimer
Board of Trade
Cloudburst Destroys Kinsman Village. Six Die Flooding Ohio
A cloudburst near Kinsman Ohio caused a wall of flood water to sweep the Pymatuning river bottoms. Six people perished including J T Robbins and family while others were swept away. horses and cattle drowned. property losses estimated at twenty thousand dollars. A messenger reported the disaster from Niles at 7 40 PM Wednesday.
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Kinsman
Niles
Ity
Pymateuning
Ohio
Beene
J. T. Robbins
K. Stewart
J. D. Campbell
World’s Fair votes curb Sunday opening and liquor sales
The House in committee of the whole cut salaries for Davis and Dickinson and voted on Sunday closing and liquor prohibitions for the World’s Fair. A proviso bars government exhibits from Sunday access and liquor sales until assurances are made. Dockery proposed salaries caps and reduced commissions, with votes 8 to 49 and 2 to 50 respectively.
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House of Representatives
Davis
Dickinson
Board of Management
Dockery
National Commission
Ladies’ Board
Wigwam to Host Largest Democratic Convention in Chicago
The Chicago Wigwam, an amphitheater on Michigan Avenue, will house the national Democratic Convention opening June 21. Seating 18 000 to 20 000, with 8 000 spectator seats and space for 400 press, the $25 500 structure is funded by subscriptions and ticket sales at 20 each.
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Chicago
Cnicaco
United States
Michigan Avenue
Monroe
Madison Streets
Democrats of
New York
Gen. McClellan
Grover Cleveland
Sir Alexander Campbell Dies Ex Ontario Lieutenant Governor
Sir Alexander Campbell former Ontario lieutenant governor dies in Toronto on May 25 at age after stroke. A signatory of Confederation, he entered politics in 1858 and held posts under Sir John Macdonald including postmaster general and minister of militia. The Presbyterian Assembly in Portland reported a debt drop and strong home mission work with 1,479 missionaries serving 93,500 members across states.
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Alexander Campbell
Canada
Toronto
Sir Alexander Campbell
Ontario
Queen Victoria
Legislative Council
Caanada
Sir John Macdonald
Sen
G. A. Kirkpatrick
House of Commons
Simon J. McPherson
Presbyterian General Assembly
Portland
Ore
McPherson
Chicago
Standing Committee On Home Missions
New York
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
California
Illinois
Nebraska
Michigan
The
Dakotas
Polk Will in Nashville Declared Void by Chancellor
In Nashville on May 25, Chancellor Allison voided President James K. Polk's will and awarded the estate to the heirs at law. The will left the Polk home and lands near his tomb to his wife and then to the “worthiest relative” bearing the Polk name, with a governor appointed successor after death. Mrs Polk died last year. The suit was brought by Tusker Woll of North Carolina and the estate is valued around $200 000.
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Bloomington
Denis Leahy & Co
Chicago
Ida Knapp
Galesburg
James 8. Jones
Law Division
Pension Bureau
Gen. Rhueck
Champaign
Jonathan Blanchard
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Rockingham
Merchants’ Exchange Bank of Spain
William Murphy
Paris
Illinois
Nicollet House
Minneapolis
Central Illinois
J. F. Umphily
Sillsboro
A.C. Durdy
Umphily
Durdy
Flora Smith
Pecatonica
Abraham Wagoner
Justice Jackson
David Gillespie
S. W. Shoemaker
Bonpas Township
Olney
Gillespie
James Britton
Y.M.C. A
E. L. Miller
C.c. Snyder
Freeport Schools
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Preeport
James K. Polk
Nashville
Tenn
Allison
Polk
Tennessee
Tusker Woll
North Carolina
Mrs Russell Convicted of Murder in Wisconsin Trial
Elizabeth Russell was found guilty of murder in the first degree for causing the death of Bertha Erickson in Fau Claire Wisconsin after a three week trial. Autopsy confirmed poisoning and strong circumstantial evidence supported the conviction.
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Russell
Fau Claire, Wis
Bau Crain
Wis
Elizabeth Russell
Flood Relief Proclamations Reach Across States
Reports from Des Moines to Arkansas describe widespread flood damage along the Mississippi and Missouri, with thousands homeless and property losses. Gov Boies calls for $200000 in repairs for Sioux City while communities in Arkansas and Illinois organize relief efforts and appeal for funds.
Deaths and legal notices from June stories
Monte Vista Colorado on May 25 veteran Gen H F Sickles 72 died at home from stomach and liver trouble. He entered service in 1861 commanded eighty eighth Illinois regiment wounded at Pea Ridge then joined Sherman’s march to the sea and served as military governor of South Carolina. New York City May 25 Esther Jacobs sues Henry B Sire for 50000 breach of promise. third juror Michael Moran died in court. Morris’s Ferny North Dakota May 24 Henry Morris 65 fatally shot Lena Williams father objected to marriage.
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Monte Vista
Col
H. F. Sickles
Eighty-Eighth
Pea Ridge
Sherman
South Carolina
New York
Esther Jacobs
Henry B. Sire
Harry Wilkes
Michael T. Moran
Pine Street
Morris
Ferny, D
Henry Morris
Lena Williams
Ministers of the Gospel Endorse Warner's Safe Cure
Ministers of the Gospel speak highly of Warner's Safe Cure for liver and Bright's disease, citing recoveries from bilious fever to kidney conditions. Statements from Rev. Smith, Rev. Hall, Rev. Wentwood, Rev. Arnold, Rev. Bell, and others emphasize perceived cures and urge readers to consider the remedy. The piece also notes a national ad circular and a Crescent mark from Dr. Harter Medicine Co.
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SP. Smith
Marblehead
Masa
Siill
Warner
Rey
Harvey
D. C
Washington
B. C
Bright
Benjamin Hall
New Castle
Westchester Co
New York
Henry C. Wentwood
D. D
Providence
Warners
J.P Arnold
Camden
Tenn
8. B. Bell
First Presbyterian Church
Kansas City
Stev
William (. Powers
Greenwood
8. C
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Willie Monahan
Kremer & Winkler
Arcola
Auditor of Public Accounts
Nineight
San Francisco
Miles
Army
Gillette
Wyo
Charles Trice
Tuesay
Buffalo Road
Trice
Mian,Tenn
Lauderdale
Abner Gray
Cleveland
Western Reserve
Gabriel
People’s Bank
Sea Isle City
N. J
the Democracy
Vasteur
M Vasteur
Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Syaurching
California Fig Syrup CO
Cal
Louisville
Jer
Dons
Bray
Nate
Macon
Brady
Rice
Roe
Lark Place
Pry
James Pyle
N. Y
Minneert
Dave
Cresenne
Chile
Cohen
Mike Craton
Reid
Sylvan Remedy CO
Peoria, Ill
Co. K. Wilber
A. J. Smith
Western Pans
Pace, & I
Ecfor
Nowre Bates
Loomis & Wyman
Tiffin
OWLO
Tower
A. J. Tower
Mfr
Boston, Mass
Genta
Dayton Y AW
Piso
Cruggists
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T. Hazeltine
Warren
Tate
Ural
Lestus
Harter Medicine CO
St. Louis
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