McDonald Favored as 1892 Indiana Governor Nominee
The Bloomfield Democrat argues Joseph E. McDonald, Indiana Democratic patriarch, is the strongest possible gubernatorial candidate for 1892 and would win overwhelmingly against any Republican. It notes his age and prefers a quieter Indiana governorship over a White House bid, praising his long service and party loyalty. Also highlights Luburg Mfg Co building’s new Philadelphia home and its modern facilities.
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Joseph E. McDonald
Indiana
Joe
Abraham
Israel
Bloomfield
White House
American Democracy
Positive remedy claims cure for consumption offered
An advertisement proclaims a cure for consumption by a so called SIQOCUM M. O. promising to send two free bottles to readers who provide their express and postal addresses. It also includes a job offer headlined A Chance to Make Money seeking salary and expenses.
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Tom Botrom
Desperate Knoxville Gunman Triggers Two Shootings
A unknown man in Knoxville on Crozier street opened fire on two colored men with a shotgun wounding both and possibly killing one. Later he confronted Fred Carpenter, fired at him, injuring him as well. A posse hunts the suspect, believed drunk and possibly lynched if captured.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Crozier Street
Fred Carpenter
Carpenter
Young Carpenter
Sensational shooting after church services in Houston
In Houston Texas a dramatic Sunday night shooting followed a dismissal at Sam Jones church. F L Hunter and his wife, confronted by Mrs Stoner who believed herself his wife, drew revolvers. Officer Larsby was shot in the abdomen and died. Mrs Stoner was wounded in the breast but survived. Hunter and his wife were arrested.
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Houston
Tex
Sam. Jones
F. L. Hunter
Larsby
Brothers Lynched After Rail Killing Near Arkansas Line
In Shreveport Louisiana on May 26 two Black men William and John Anderson who dragged and held Jane Ware a Black woman across a railway track were lynched by a pursuing largely Black mob near the Arkansas border. After prayer ropes were placed and their bodies hung from a tree. The killers offered no remorse and the community says the act removes ongoing danger.
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Shreveport
William
John Anderson
Jane Ware
Arkansas State Line
Race Row and Other May Events Across States
A violent incident in Clarksburg involves a Negro, named Dunlap, who shot two Italian laborers after a dispute, then held 200 Italians at bay with a Winchester until arrested. Elsewhere in Florida, a senatorial caucus in Tallahassee ends with a Call victory sliver and debate. In Missouri a prominent doctor John Hyde dies by suicide after a long illness. A San Antonio boy dies after being trampled by a horse. New Orleans seeks venue change for detective O’Malley case. Subscribe for the HBEALD.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Dunlap
Sutton
Tallahassee
Fla
Call
Mays
Bloxam
New Orleans
O'Malley
McCrystal
Pure Water For Indianapolis Not Contaminated By Straw Board Works
State news item reports the county board of health warning Indianapolis authorities to stop dumping garbage and offal into White river below the Belt railroad. A chemist's report finds above city water pure, not contaminated by Noblesville straw board works.
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White River
Straw Board
Superior Court
Indianapolis
County Board of Health
Harry
Noblesville
Fatal Crossing Crash Kills Three in Latrobe
In Latrobe Pennsylvania on May 26 Richard Fouks a 25 year old miner from Lock Haven Mollie McNally 16 and Miss B McCreary 14 were struck at the Jefferson Street crossing by a Pennsylvania railroad limited express at 8 30 p m Fouks died instantly Miss McNally died an hour later Miss McCreary escaped injury the horse was killed and the buggy destroyed.
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Latrobe
Richard Fouks
Lock Haven
Mollie McNally
Miss B. McCreary
Pennsylvania Railroad Limited Express
Jefferson Street
Fouks
Miss McNally
Miss McCreary
Markets Review May 25 Grain and Cattle Prices
Grain and cattle market review lists Wheat at 106, Wheat cons, Wool values by grade, Cattle ranges from good to prime, Hogs prices by quality, Barley, Lambs, Sheep, and new York Chicago and Toledo quotes for grains and livestock. Notes Philadelphia and New York hogs and lambs prices, with cotton oil and petroleum figures included.
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Philadelphia
Burlington Route Promotes Westward Rail Opportunities
The Burlington Route is presented as a premier railroad linking Chicago to St. Louis and westward through Illinois Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and Colorado. It extends 7000 miles through farming regions with daily passenger service and connections to eastern and western lines offering speed safety comfort and reliable freight and passenger service. Tickets and rates can be arranged via local agents or at the general offices in Keokuk Iowa St. Louis Missouri.
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Burlington
Chicago
Veolia
St. Louis
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Deadwood
S. Dakota
Black Hills
C. M. Levey
Howard Elliott
G. F
P. A
A Choice List of Summer Resorts in the Midwest
A catalog of summer resort locales across Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas lists towns such as Oconomowoc Minocqua Waukesha Palmyra Tomahawk Lakes Lakeside Kilbourn City Dells Beaver Dam Madison Delavan Sparta Pewaukee Wausaukee Marquette Clear Lake Lakes Okeboji Spirit Lake Frontenac Lake Minnetonka Ortonville Prior Lake White Bear Lake Lake Madison Big Stone Lake Elkhart Lake Outonagon Mackinaw for readers seeking easy access via the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul and Milwaukee Northern railways. For details contact coupon ticket agents or Geo H Heafford Chicago Il. march 19wtf.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Chicago
Milwaukee
Northwest
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Milwaukee & Northern Railroad
Oconomowec
Wis
Minocqua
Wie
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Palmyra
Tomahawk Lakes
Lakeside
Kilbourn City
Dells
Beaver Dam
Madison
Delavan
Sparta
Pewankes
Wausaukee
Marquette, Mich
Clear Lake
Lakes Okeboji
Spirit Lake
Frontenac
Minn
Lake Minnetonka
Ortonville
Prior Lake
White Bear Lake
Lake Madison
So. Dakota
Big Stone Lake
Dakota
Elkhart Lake
Outonagon
Mich
Mackinaw
Geo. H. Heafford
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Recovery Appeal
An advertisement urges readers not to fear seeking help for illness and endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a potent remedy to lift readers from an unstable, uncomfortable state to health and cheerfulness.
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Hood
Pennsylvania Lines Offer For May Musical Festival
One fare round trip to Indianapolis via Pennsylvania Lines for May 26 27 28 with return validity to May 28. Also a Big Sixth excursion to Seymour on Saturday June 6 with special low round trip rate from Madison. See bills or apply to ticket agent for details.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Jefferson County Sheriff Auction Notice in 1891
A writ execution directs sale of Indiana Silver versus Tanac Short lands in Jefferson County. It includes part of the southwest quarter of section 24 town 4 north range 10 east and part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 4 town 4 north range 11 east, with specific boundaries and an exception for 0.75 acres sold to John Speltz. If rents fail to cover costs, the fee simple estate will be offered at public outcry. Dated May 5, 1891, JOHN HOAGLAND sheriff.
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Jefferson
Indiana Silver
Tanac
Court House
Madison
Jefferson County
Indiana
Nathaniel Wilson
Crooked Creek
Wilson
Wilson Witety
Isaac Short
John Speltz
John Hoagland
Appointment of AJR Hetsel as Executor in Rankins Estate
The undersigned is appointed judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county Indiana and executor of the last will of Thomas Rankins deceased. The estate is believed solvent. AJR Hetsel named executor. Bear & Bear, attorneys. May 15, 1801.
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Jeferson County
State of
Indiana
Thomas Rankins
AJR
Hetsel
Bear & Bear
Application for license to sell beverages in Madison
Notice that John Schnable will apply to Jefferson county Indiana commissioners at the June term 1891 for license to sell malt and vinous liquors in less than a quart for on premise drinking at 224 and 226 East Main Street Madison Third ward Jefferson county.
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Jefferson County
State of Indiana
Said County
Eeast Main Street
Mulberry and
Jefferson Streets
Third Ward
City of
Madison
John Schnable
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