Detroit circulation and Michigan politics in 1893
Franx Drax of Chariot sails to Milan as Grover McKinely seeks re election and Levi Griffin of Detroit runs for congress in the First district. Attorney General Evris questions the validity of a woman suffrage act and Sheriff charges loom in Shiawassee lynching case as reform and tariff debates loom nationwide.
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Franx Drax
Chariot
Milan
Grov
McKinery
Evris Haa
Shiawassee County
William Sullivan
Corunna
Roanoke
Rush of travel to Chicago fairs portends Exposition crowds
Describes surge of visitors to the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, with rail traffic arriving from all directions. Notes the city’s Jackson Park grounds to host unprecedented crowds in the closing days. Includes broader remarks on Virginia politics, Gen. Rosser leaving the Democratic party, and national party tensions. Mentions upcoming magazine items and various patent medicines and advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White City
Jackson Park
Chicago Ward
Chicago
Virginia
Thomas JL. Rosser
Democratic Party
Rosner
Custer
West Point
Beau Sabreur
Rogser
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Painless Permanent Relief
An advertisement extols a new Pyramid Pile Cure as a safer, painless, and permanent remedy versus surgical operations for piles, claiming instant relief at low cost. It also praises Kellogg's Columbian Oil as a superior treatment for rheumatism and kidney complaints among many advertised remedies. Bob Bebely signs a terse trade note on tin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Tyler
Heppner, Ore
Rock Hinds
Neb
Curious Virginia customs and historic tornado notes
The article contrasts Virginia manners with polite road etiquette and Arab hospitality, remarks on wealth and seclusion, and recalls early American tornado events from 1761 to 1804, including Natchez and Marshfield disasters, plus a French court ruling impacting Brentano’s Paris bookshop over libel questions. It recounts Louisville’s 1804 storm damages and a 100 franc fine for Brentano’s in Paris.
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Virginia
Raotice
Thore
America
South Carolina
Imd
Natchez
Miss
Marshfield
Ozark Township
Webster County
United States
Louisville
New York
France
Haiti
Brentano’s
Avenue de Opera
Paris
Brentana’s
Brentano's
Aerlai Castle proposed as Antwerp exhibition centerpiece
Aerlai Castle, an extraordinary scheme by M. Toblensky and associates, would be a two-captive balloon structure forming a monster aerial castle. It would house 150 passengers, weigh about 31.5 tons, and rise over 200 feet, tethered by four cables with two small balloons hoisting tens of passengers every twelve minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
M. Toblensky
Paris
Chicago
Rene
Remedy ads tout cures for rheumatism and piles
An assortment of patent medicines and tonics claim cures for kidney complaints rheumatism piles and digestive issues. Promotions urge Hyde drug store and other agents to provide details and supply Pyramid Pile Cure Dr Carter’s Kidney and Backache Tea and Honey of Wigs while praising sulfur bitters Lavender ointment and headache capsules with personal testimonials from patients across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
America
Carlsbad Springer
Germany
Mackenzie
Frederick
Ag Krause
A. O. Hyde
California
Fig Honey Co
San Francisco
A. C. Hyde
Marshall
Llyr
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G. Stevenson
Marselall, Mich
Tuk Democrats
Firat
Levi T. Griffin
Detroit
Congressmein
J. Logan Chipman
Juppe Loxa
United States Supreme Court
G. A. R. Organization
Turatate Oil
Cleveland
Stockbridge
Schuyler
Olds
Holly
Marshall H. Godfrey
Pingree
Massachusetts
Greenhalge
Io Valkyrie
Detroit News
Perilaf
Don Dickinson
Mr. Dickinson
Dickinson
StatesMan
Consul Morse
Glasgow Herald
Herald Sig
Youlon
Ag Fox Prince
Biswark
Washington
Senate
Ldisastrona
Futaire
Wen
Senator Morgan
Alabama
White House
Atlanta Conatitation
San Francisco Examiner
Linye
Harper's Magazine
Bucklen
F. G. Seaman & Co
Syrlands
Seaman & Co
J.B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Seaman & Coy
Bob
Old Virginia
Tack Frost
Nesoon
Ue Fereiver
Pisco
Beseater & Co
T. Shanahan
Hyde
Gate
Carter
W.T. Drake
JuniGlyr
Swayne
Mil
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Flora Seay
Havana
Havens
N. Dek
M. S
Albion Milling Co
Albion, Mich
the Gas Co
Templar
J. W. Loomis
REAL
Cis
Michigan
Newton
Alber
Len Np
Wittin
Marrlesthyr
Rallvidde
Petthy
Boerne
Marelay
Steele
Bing
Grand Hwaryide Minh
Marhall
Marengo Village
Cate
Eala
Marengo Townshin
Marshill
Springport
Mich
South Dakota
Lane
Lot
Marcha
Oregon
Mick
Big Koplde
Marengo
Fins Place
Calhoun
Battle Creek
Avery Fine
Eale
Eaf
Mastatos
Renee Ble
Diel Lotion
Kidman
Pout Fitton
Elockality
Wilbee
Nour Gas Works
Stabest
Mathat
Marsha
Madison Street
Mayedal
Lung
Manel
Marsden
Lansing
Caldwaler
Marstall
Clinton Street
West Diane
Airwass
Sah
Dinor
Spleydi
Exehwnae
Eresug
Rae
Sali
Addree J. W. Loomis
J. M. Parsons
Jahn Wiseman
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