Trotting meet billed for Louisville May 7 to 18
The trotting meeting opens in Louisville on May 7 and runs to the 18th. Other notes include Mark Baldwin signing with Colam ES, the First National Bank of Pocatello opening with 40000 capital, and various maritime and civic updates from across the country.
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Louisville
First National Bank of Pocatello
Loha
John Hopkins Hospital
Puesihiy
Kearn
New Orleans
United States Steaer Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
General Conference
Church of the United Brethren of Christ
York
A. Bogardus
Rochester
N. Y
N. E. Tooney
Pietro Baranovsky
Putlovich
Agnes Kalch
Indian Pill Box Promises Liver Cure and Pain Relief
To Massillon readers Dr MacFarland claims a universal liver remedy. The Indian Pill pills are advertised as specific for sick headache neuralgia constipation rheumatism and dyspepsia. The Genoa Ohio makers offer a one dollar bottle by mail with discreet references to Dr I MarcFarland and a mass dispatch.
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R MrcFarland
Ik. MackFarland
Dr. MacParland
Genoa
Ohio
Dr. MacFarland
T. Brizzly
Massillon
MarcFarland
U.S
Central area sales chatter on farm binders and mowers
A fragmented town market dialogue discusses improvements in binders and mowers. A Plano Manufacturing Company rep touts an Eastern Gio binder and Hemperly & Jacob's notes carload twine stock. Neighbors plan a visit to compare gear and arrange purchases.
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Yello
Central
Tlello
Massillon
Plano Manufacturing Company
Aello
Brenizor
Gio
Binder
Hemperly & Jacob's
Qood
NEgroes barred from voting as sheriff closes polls in Lafayette
A force of armed men surrounded Lafayette court and blocked colored voters from entering the municipal election. Sheriff Boussard canceled voting and submitted a sworn report to the governor. Governor Nichols prepared militia as crowds remained outside. Election postponed to a future date. The Carter divorce case attracts renewed attention in Georgia with cross examinations and new testimonies challenging earlier statements.
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New Orleans
Lafayette
Court House
Boussard
Lantayette
Nichols
Sherif Lanesard
Setice
Boomer Relief Amid Northern Border Plight and Oklahoma City Mayor
In Arkansas on May 7 190? reports describe thousands of boomers returning westward with destitute families left behind in camps along the Arkansas and Walnut river valleys. Guthrie dominates population, Oklahoma City rises as town site. Capt Crouch elected mayor amid a platform against gambling and liquor, signaling political tension in Oklahoma.
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Boomer Crouch
Arkansas City
Kas
Arkansas
Walnut River
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Capt
Crouch
Boomer Payne
Oklahoma
Stafford Kansas Wiped Out by Cyclone Disaster
May 8 Stafford Kansas reports a cyclone destroying the town and damaging surrounding areas. Several dead and about fifty wounded as a three day gale culminated in a northwest moving cyclone. Crops farms and the Eureka school house were destroyed. many residents escaped to cellars. Names included FE Slade Mrs Lindsay George Dew and others.
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Hotentssox
Kan
Stafford
Rice
FE. Slade
J. Lindsay
George Dew
William C
Fo Crawford
John Love
Eureka
Robbery at Forest City Bank in Missouri
Three masked men robbed Frager and McDowell’s bank at Forest City, Missouri, loosening a sack with 500 dollars as cashier opened the safe. Local men pursued three miles into brush but the robbers escaped. One bystander was wounded in the exchange of fire.
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Missouri
St. Josemi
Betgeon
Palmer Gals The Phe A B Consul Crowell Says a Large Percent age of Amoy Oolong is Dirty
The article reports President Harrison naming postmasters in several states and Secretary Rusk appointing state agricultural agents and tool and seed division chiefs. It notes the Mexican railway inauguration and a broad ruling on line of duty for pension claims. It also covers the cabinet decision to appoint Frank W. Palmer public printer with William H. Meredith as chief of the engraving and printing bureau.
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Crowell
Rusk
Agricultural Department
Washerox
May
William Sims
Topeka
Kansas
W. W. Crook
Medicine Lodge
Kan
Col
A. W. Reeves
Hampton
Department of Agriculture
W. M. King
Washington
Bussey
Mary E. McNeill
Alexander McNeill
Pension Office
McNeill
Mr. Bussey
Frank W. Palmer
Chicago
William H. Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Harrison
Capt. Meredith
Chicago Inter Ocean
Palmer
Dahuque
Des Moines
Iowa
Imois
Testimony on Canadian Pacific subsidies and inter state law
Testimony in New York before the Interstate Commission covers Canadian Pacific subsidies totaling cash 25 million and land worth 59 million, and government support for lines and ships. Erie vice president Felton argues for legal protection of American roads, pooling, and equal profit shares to prevent Canadian routes from dominating U S freight.
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New York
Hickson
Gran Trunk
Cullom
Nickson
Canada
Cunes
Montreal
United States
Portland
Blair
Senatar Gorman
Liverpool
Mr. Felton
Senator Hiscock
Harris
Adulterated Teas Report Warns of Low Quality Imports
United States Consul Crowell at Amoy China reports extensive adulteration of teas for the American market. He notes Amoy Oplong is poorly cultivated and often adulterated, calling it “stuff” and blaming importers for pushing inferior tea on American consumers. Officers in Youngstown seek Henry Nicholas, a reco r tucher, who fled with $200 from Artist Blackburn’s gallery.
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Washington
United States
Crowell
Amory
China
State Department
Amoy Commissioner of Customs
America
America. “This Is,” Consul Crowell
Alove
York
New York
Republic
Younustown
Henry Nicholas
Blackburn
Nicholas
Bloodless Battle Sparks Clash Over Porter Truth
Washington on May 8 Gen Butler challenges Admiral Porter over the New Orleans battle remarks. Butler calls Porter's statements false and vows to settle the dispute, while Porter replies he will not detail further statements beyond refuting Butler.
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Wasisatox
Gen. Butler
Capital Hill
Engareil
Porter
New Orleans
Or. D. Barrett
Vtteran
Boston
United Press
Wen
Admiral Porter
Farragut
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Jndge Humphrey
Supreme Court
United States
North Atlantic
Texas
Beaufort
Mr. Barrett
Lee
Poul-Ponking
Gott Ben
aAddmiral Porter
Gen
Butler
Welles
Marine Corps
Damon
Pythias
Tle
TaniMwiy
Jourist
Tao
Alina
Beast Butler
Benjamin
Washington
Parton
Manassas
Porter Hyself
Leonsister
Gen. Buter
No New Developments in Cronin Case Reported
Chicago May 8 no new developments in the Cronin case have been announced. Police say the affair resembles a manufactured sensation and have halted efforts to locate the missing man within eighteen months. A telegram signed Jol Deroy offers reward for the detective of those responsible. News notes also report Oltsie of the Conkling tied to the Cronin incident and speculation on foul play. Meanwhile Plattsburg N.Y. elected Hon. Smith M. Weed president by a large majority.
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Chicago
Cronin
Athaes
Joli Deroy
Presto
Ur Cronius Cassassinarion
Oltsie
The
Conkling
Wea Ninlody
Che Winnion
Ag Fair
Fay Betrine
Smith M. Weed
Plattsburg
N.Y
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Pan
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Business Directory
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Erie Street
Obert H. Folger
U.B
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Tremont Block
Stark
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Erman Deposit Bank
U Ser Rationa National Bank
Jos. Coleman
J.H. Hunt
J. T. Baltzly
Marsilion
John H. Ogden
West Main Street
Believee R. W
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East Main Street
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HLP Blumens Hiemn
Pussell & GO
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Joseph Comm & Son
Assillon Glass Factory
Manufacultures
Green Glass Hallow Ware
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Atwater &Son
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Exchange Street
Jenry
Oehler
Mais Street
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F. von Kanel
West Side
Qseph Coleman
W. A. Redmond
U. 5
Patent Office
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Pica
Colam ES
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Red Nose Mike
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Trans-Continental Assation
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Joseph P. Sanger
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Chambers & McKee Ghiss
Findlay
Finpay
Board of Public Affairs
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheling Railroad
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway
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Massilion and Vicinity
Etello
Eleghiun
Carter
CircaGa
James D. Guibert
Dudley Wory
James B. Pearce
Dudley
Gregory
Leslie Carter
E. Crittenden
Dora
Morrissey
Washington G. Smith
Kans
Win
George Shiras
Shiras Sa
Palmer Gals
Phe
P. MA
G. W. Hoffman
Plymoth
George Amimerman
Hawley
M. R. Peterman
Roxsers Ford
H. He Schoch
Selin Grove
Thomas Walky
Jermyn
Mexico
WastuxeToy
Blaine
Sonora, Sinola and
Chihuahua
Inter-State Commission
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