Republican schemes and Jay Gould discussed in Indiana paper
The Madison Indiana Herald cites Republican conspiracies in Wyoming Montana and Kansas and criticizes Democratic taxation. It recounts Governor elect Jupeg Aurtesup’s rise and notes Gould’s career as a product of corrupt times. The New York World’s view on silver repeal and Gould is summarized with political critique.
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The
New York World
Washington
Senate
Jay Gould
Union Pacific Railroad
Childs cards a generous gift to firefighters and police
George W. Childs of the Philadelphia Ledger sends a twofold donation after the Ledger building fire. He proposes $5,000 through the public works official to reward firemen and possibly aid the Firemen's Pension Fund, and $1,000 to be shared by officers who aided at the blaze. He addresses the Philadelphia mayor with the note.
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George W. Childs
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Ledger
Philadelphia
A. M. Bietler
Edwin S. Stuart
December Cosmopolitan to feature Edwin Arnold likely poet laureate
The December Cosmopolitan includes Edwin Arnold's entertaining article on a Japanese Watering Place and seven portraits of Tennyson with views of his home and surroundings. It notes Gorman's penetrating analysis within the issue.
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Edwin Arnold
Tennyson
Gorman
Cosmopolitan previews Paris portraits and free college scholarships
The issue features twenty four portraits of Parisian journalists and contrasting frontispieces The Conquerors and The Conquered The Cosmopolitan will publish 150000 copies in January and offer 1000 free scholarships for tuition board and lodging at Yale Vassar Harvard or other top schools in exchange for referrals
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Murat Halstead
Herrmann
Theodore Roosevelt
Maurice Thompson
Fritel
Paris
Anton Dietrich
Cosmopolitan
Yale
Vassar
Harvard
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and Colds
A testimonial advert declares Dr Kings New Discovery a friend in need with over one million users. It promises cure all throat chest and lung diseases and guarantees satisfaction with money back. Trial bottles free at HARPERs Drugstore. large bottles priced at 50c and 1.00.
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Dr. King
Harper's Drugstore
Pierce
California in three and a half days travel offer
Advertisement promotes economical rapid travel to California via Chicago and North Western Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lines. Pullman drawing room sleeping cars Chicago to San Francisco with no change in 3.5 days. Tourist sleeping cars for first or second class at 4.00 per berth Chicago to California. Ticket agents or W A Thrall provide schedules and nine month excursion options.
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California
Chicago and Northwestern
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Chicago
San Francisco
Anly
W. A. Thrall
Chicago & North- Western Ba Y
Public Buildings Costs Prompt Congress Action
The supervising architect reports the United States spends millions yearly on public buildings. He cites new project limits of 52.2 million and repairs at 93.25 million to June 30, 1892, with 6.74 million spent in the year ending Sept 30, 1892 and 2.83 million in contract liabilities, plus future liabilities from condemnation. He urges cost limits, site acquisitions, repairs, and new construction authorizations across multiple cities and buildings.
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United States
Congress
Washington
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Buffalo
United States Custom House
Sub-Treasury
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Post Office Department
Emporia
Kan
Custom House
New York
Department
Ap Runteers
Newark
Washington, Christopher, Barrow
Greenwich Streets
United States Post Office
Court House
Philadelphia
United States Mint
United States Court House
Post Office
San Francisco
Savannah
Man Jumps Brooklyn Bridge Claims Loomed Hanging
Daniel McCluskey, a 37 year old Roanoke Virginia resident, leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge yesterday afternoon into the East River. He was rescued by river patrol and taken to Chambers Street Hospital claiming he faced a hanging scaffold. He reportedly said he had done nothing and wished to outdo Brodie.
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New York
Daniel McCluskey
Roanoke
Brooklyn Bridge
River Patrol
Chambers Street
II McCluske
Virginia
Brooklyn
Fenney
Daly
Homan
McCluskey
Pier A
Chambers Street Hospital
Brodie
Blacksmith James Tarburton Dies After Paris Green Incident
December 9 report from Mr. Hanicssure notes James Tarburton, a country blacksmith living with his wife and large family south of town, traveled to town in a personal crisis and obtained a packet of paris green. On returning home he consumed part of the poison and died.
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Hanicssure
James Tarburton
Best Salve for Oats Bruises Sores and Skin Eruptions
An 19th century sale notice touts a universal salve for many skin ailments including ulcers fever sores chapped hands and chilblains. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 95 cents per box and lists J. B. O. F. Harper as the seller.
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J. B. O. F. Harper
Goddard Knocks Out Maher in Three Rounds at Coney Island
At Coney Island Athletic Club Joe Goddard defeats Peter Maher in the third round after a brisk early exchange. Maher, weighing about 175 pounds, suffers a knockout as Goddard, representing the Barrier, delivers decisive blows to finish the bout.
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Joe Goddard
Peter Maher
Coney Island
Rec
Maher
Madison Square Garden
Bob Fitzsimmons
New Orleans
Goddard
Barney Iullins
New York
Jerry Sullivan
Brooklyn
Mullins
P. P. Donahue
Columbia Athletic Club
Jil Gibbons
Passaic
N. J
Billy Madden
Alexander Greggains
San Francisco
Lou Morris
Jack McVay
Philadelphia
Corbett
Buffalo
Costello
Greggains
Jimmy Carroll
Billy McGrath
Dublin
Johnny Eckhart
Bob Stoll
New York Athletic Club
Peter
Ireland
Righr
Dennis
Ward
Choyinski
Jackson
Miner Killed in Maryland Coal Mine Incident
Cumberland dispatch reports John F. Calligan a miner at the Jackson mine in Loanaconing Maryland died yesterday from a breast coal fall. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Cumberland, Md
John F. Calligan
Jackson
Loanaconing
Map of the United States issued by the Burlington Route
A large handsome map of the United States mounted for office or home use is issued by the Burlington Route. Copies mailed to any address on receipt of twelve cents in postage by P. B. Eustis, General Pass. Agent, G. J. & Q. B. Chicago, Illinois.
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Burlington
Eustis
Gen’ Pass
Chicago
Til
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Minnesota
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