Will S Plays Urges Steamboat Inspector Post in Sixth District
The Kentucky poet and steamboat man Col. Will S Plays seeks appointment as Steamboat Inspector for the Sixth district. Louisville supporters back Plays amid financial and political discouragement, praising his work for the Ohio river interest and his candidacy against other contenders.
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Col. Wills
Caele Lane
Louisville Times
Kentucky
Will S
Ohio River
Democratic Mass Convention Notice in Madison
By direction of the Democratic State Central Committee a mass convention will be held at the Court House in Madison on Saturday December 30 at 2 P.M. to elect delegates to a district convention in January and to elect a member of the State Central Committee for the ensuing two years. Jefferson County is entitled to two delegates. J.T. Braastee AAR Chairman. County officials listed.
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Democratic State Central Committee
North Vernon
Jennings County
State Central Committee
Jefferson County
The N Y Press Faces Senate Question Claim
The N Y Press described as the most radical Republican paper appears to confuse the Senate with Congress. The remark suggests it once used the phrase Maclish you know in reference to this confusion.
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N.Y. Press
Senate
Congress
City Moves To Condemn Daily Wharf Property
In a clerk office session City Commissioners consider condemning the Daily Wharf property. James Hargan questions lawful condemnation. city attorney confirms authority and Hargan moves to condemn the wharf.
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Daily Wharf
James Hargan
Hargan
Falsifiers cite President Willis and Queen restoration terms
The piece covers claims that Willis was ordered to use force to restore the Queen and quotes President Cleveland about restoring Hawaii with clemency and justice. It also notes Councilman Nicholas Rader promoting a labor and public works resolution urging treasury and congressional action to create jobs.
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Willis
Cleveland
U.S
River News From Cincinnati to Louisville Trade Boosts
River traffic reports show boats leaving for Cincinnati, Louisville, and Kentucky routes. The Hattie Brown and Jim Montgomery sail tomorrow, the levee active, rains falling, and coal moving south in large quantities. The City of Vevay kicks off Madison and Cincinnati trade with its first run this morning.
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Madison
Cincinnati
Christmas Eve editions promise big ads and Opera House notices
The Dace OCRAT announces a large Christmas issue to publish tomorrow at 2 p.m. with a special Opera House edition for Christmas night. Advertisers are urged to place ads by noon to reach thousands before Christmas Day, noting no paper will publish on Christmas.
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Opera House
Morrow
Buffalo Firm Spends Vast Postal Sums for Dr Pierce’s Remedies
Washington letter notes the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo spends about $100,000 yearly on stamps, more than all Buffalo banks and newspapers combined. It praises the firm for faith in its products Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, sold with a strong guarantee.
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Banke
A. Washington
D. C
Jetter
Washington
Dispensary Medical Association
Dr. Pierce
Madison City Council Debates Fire Alarm Contract and Public Works
The Madison council reviews the Ganmewell Fire Alarm contract and notes a two thirds majority. They debate condemning the Daily Wharf, police appointment procedures, and a reso lution to urge a new public building with federal funds. A resignation, election, and attorney fee discussions follow, ending with adjournment after bills are approved.
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Ganmewell
Lindsey Lyle
Fifth
Fourth
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Thomas
Tie
Man Lavle
Reeder
Dutless
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
City of
Madison
Jon. J. Gt. Carlisle
Messrs. Voorhees
Pare Pie
Brown
Earmsthy
Political clash over wheat price and Democratic times
In a city visit Major Atton discussed selling wheat at 47 cents with a Republican, who pressed for higher profits. Atton replied Congress sets no price and recalled holding wheat for a year and a half. The exchange prompted the Republican to pivot their argument on Democratic times. A fire alarm followed a residence blaze on First Street. Molotov-like damage and thrown stones targeted Ma Denton and Ay MebLaughlin, with a daughter narrowly missing injury.
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Congress
Tomi Donlon
Lirst Street
Vernon and
Pearl
Ma. Denton
Mehaughlin
Ay. MebLaughlin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Safe Cures
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as reasonable and true appealing to common sense. It asserts the tonic cures five ailments including constipation biliousness jaundice sick headache and indigestion backed by endorsements in financial terms.
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of Hood
Hood
Strange case cites Restorative Nervine healing paralysis
James Kane of La Rue Ohio recounts numbness in arms legs and back with a creeping paralysis feared to be fatal. After using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine he reports complete relief, weight gain, and recommends it, noting strong results for others. Sold by druggists with guarantee, or direct from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana at $1 per bottle, 35 for all bottles, express prepaid.
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Weather Report from Indianapolis in 1893
A brief 1893 weather note from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau in Indianapolis cites potential Saturday showers. The fragment mentions names Deez Whiimer and WAPPENTEAUS, indicating a dated, period-voice forecast with limited details.
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Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Ind
Deez
Jefferson County Christmas Trade Preview In City Ads
Local merchants showcase candy stands meats and fruit in a busy city scene. Glass sells nuts and oranges while Gus Yunker touts large meat stock at City Meat Market. Frank Lory and John Wiscott advertise holiday goods as Taexleman arrives to assist at the Christian Church. Twelve more merchants urge shoppers to buy locally before noon tomorrow.
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