Logan Notified of Vice Presidential Nomination by GOP Committee
In Washington on the 24th, Chairman Henderson and Republican committee members formally notified Gen. John A. Logan of his vice presidential nomination. Logan accepted the honor with gratitude, promised an official letter of acceptance, and expressed approval of the party platform. He thanked the committee for their trust and pledged to assume duties responsibly if elected.
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Henderson
Washington
Gen. Logan
Logan
Thield
Republican Party
Ren
Report on Cattle Diseases in Kansas by Veterinary Surgeon
A. A. Hillcomb reports fifty six communications from thirty one counties on glanders cattle diseases and pig diseases. One hundred seventy four animals on forty two farms were infected with glanders and forty five were ordered killed across multiple counties. Hydrophobia appears in Lyon and Morris counties after cattle were bitten by mad dogs with several deaths and more cases under investigation near Council Grove.
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A. A. Hillcomb
State Livestock Commissioners
Marion County
Ottawa County
Montgomery
Neosho
Shawnee
Jackson
Reno
Rice
Dickinson
Lyon
Morris
Grabenstein
Emporia
Patch
Council Grove
Morris County
Cholera Outbreak Reports From Marseilles Toulon
Secretary Frelinghuysen receives consular telegram detailing Toulon and Marseilles cholera outbreak figures from June 14 to 25. Daily deaths rise from one to thirteen then twelve, with mild cases and one naval hospital death. Both civilians and soldiers affected. Asiatic origin suspected. sanitary measures expected to curb spread.
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Frelinghuysen
F. A. Mason
United States
Marseilles
Margssailles
State Department
Washington
Toulon
Navy Hospital
Blaine's Coming Letter Described As Historic
A Maine returnee says Blaine’s yet unfinished acceptance letter will be a landmark American political document. It promises a clear outline of his administration views on commerce and foreign policy and may praise the country’s citizens. Logan’s reply may be briefer and limited to formal access.
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Maine
Blaine
Foreign Office
Logan
Western distillers form new whisky pool in Chicago
A Chicago meeting of Western distillers set a basis for a new whisky pool. It provides that distillers run at 28 percent of full capacity and goes into effect August subject to cooperation. Twelve of thirty three present refused to sign, saying their capacity was not yet sufficient.
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Chicago
Aulst
United Action
Fall of Grace Church Derrickendangers workers in New York
A derrick on Grace church tower toppled on the 24th while hoisting materials for the new steeple. Derrick rigger Joseph McKee was rescued and taken to hospital with probable fatal injuries while mason Robert Simpson remained trapped in the rigging.
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Grace Church
New York
Joseph McKee
Robert Simpson
Mason
McKee
Simpson
Tower rescue and church damage during a street incident
A man suspended 165 feet above the street was lowered to the ground and taken to the hospital. Large stones breached the church roof causing about $5,000 in damage. The accident occurred as a derrick tipping while lifting the structure. Crowds gathered in the streets in a eager rescue scene for Simpson.
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Simpson
Deficiency Funding Debated by Attorney General and Congress
The attorney general urged the Senate that the House failed to fund deficiencies in the Department of Justice, highlighting $50000 for marshal fees and $12000 for special Guiteau case attorneys. He warned the omission is a national reproach. The report also notes cholera concerns and a revenue bond issuance plan amid lower year to date collections.
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Senate
House
de Ent of Justice
Marshal’s
Guiteau
Detective Wood Seeks Congress Probe Into Navy Fraud
Detective Wood, who uncovered navy department frauds, says he will not work with the navy department further but will push for a congressional investigation. He has submitted his correspondence with Chandler to Representative Abram S. Hewitt of the house committee on navy expenditures.
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Wood
Navy Department
Congress
Chandler
Abram 8. Hewitt
House Committee On
Court martial row and postmaster list in Midwest notices
Gilbert A. Pierce governor of Dakota and John F. Kinney agent for Indians at Yankton agency are named alongside postmasters Geo Mills Astoria Jacob Record Iowa City Chas Perkins Enawa Winfield Scott Mapleton Milton Hull Edgar and Chas Wilson Sterling. The Case of Swaim reports a Calkins led delegation at the White House urging trial avoidance. the president remained firm and the court martial will proceed with details to follow.
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Gilbert A. Pierce
Illinois
Dakota
John F. Kinney
Nebraska
Yankton Agency
Geo. B. Mills
Astoria
Ill
Jacob Record
Iowa City
Chas. B. Perkins
Enawa
Winfield F. Scott
Mapleton
Milton J. Hull
Edgar
Neb
Chas. C. Wilson
Sterling
Calkins
White House
Swaim
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh Cure Claim
A claim for Piso's Remedy addresses catarrh as a cure for the nuisance disease. The ad-style note asserts the product can relieve symptoms and improve health.
Arrest at Joliet Sparks Counterfeit Ring Tale
A sensation in Joliet Illinois followed the arrest of Adam Williams while passing counterfeit money. Williams, son of a prominent farmer, lives three miles south of Joliet. Tools for making spurious dollars and half dollars were found at Abb’s house. Williams and another man were taken to Chicago by U S officers. He is suspected to be the gang leader and further arrests are expected.
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Joliet
Inl
Adam Williams
Williams
Abb
Chicago
United States
Potter Elected Bishop at Nebraska Episcopal Meeting
At Omaha on the 24th the Nebraska conference of the Episcopal church elected Rev. Dr. Potter of Hobart College Geneva New York as bishop. Twelve votes from clergy and laity supported him while Dr Hodges of Baltimore received four. The doctors are currently traveling in Europe.
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Nebraska
Baltimore
Potter
Europe
Patent At torneys Offer No Patent No Pay
Stoddart & Co of 413 G Street Washington DC advertise patent attorneys offering model or drawing services with no patent no pay terms for clients seeking protection.
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Stoddart & Co
G. Street
Washington, D.C
Why They Decorate
Lewiston Journal reports an Auburn school committee visitor in Barker Mill district asking pupils about Decoration Day. Discussion centers on why communities honor soldiers graves with simple, thoughtful student responses highlighting memory and respect.
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Lewiston Journal
Auburn
Barker Mill
Wapibareely
Annakionte
Papillon Blood Cure Promoted as Universal Blood Remedy
A Georgia paper discusses Papillon Blood Cure claimed to heal diseases of the blood liver stomach bowels and kidneys with minimal spirit. It is advertised as an absolute remedy. A clay usable for putty was tested in Attalla Mississippi.
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Georgia
Agu &c
Develo
Patent and patent medicine notices from a 19th century paper
A collage of medicinal advertisements and health claims. Pills, tonics, balms and cures are pitched for digestion, nerves, ailing joints and fevers. Prominent brands include Carboline, Wells Health Renewer, Carter's Iron Pills, Uncle Sam's products and Ely's Cream Balm. Several notices promise cures, tonics and tonics for various ailments, with pricing and vendor details.
Grand Union Hotel in New York City Promises Luxe Stay
An advertisement extols the Grand Union Hotel opposite Ton Viet depot in New York City. It touts 600 rooms costing from $1 per day European plan with elevator restaurant and connections to depots by horse cars stages and elevated lines. Claims families can live better for less money than at other first class hotels and notes a debt figure of $1,000,000 tied to H Albert Edward.
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Ton Viet
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Metropolitan Hotel Promises Clean Rooms At Two Dollar Rates
Visit Omaha and stay at the Metropolitan on Douglas Street where rooms cost two dollars per day. It touts first class tables clean beds and low prices and claims higher occupancy during the State Fair without rush charges. Also notes New York City skyline and a health ad for Prickly Ash Bitters with a cordial tale of introductions.
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Omaha
Metropolitan
Elfth and
Douglas Streets
New York City
Market Prices and Goods Listings Across Cities
Prices for grains fruits and meats across Chicago and St Louis include wheat corn oats pork lard and beef with per bushel and per pound quotes. Local notes list oranges lemons Messina butter and eggs with dairy and produce prices and packing figures.
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Messina
Chicago
Hoas
ST. Louis
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Gin. Logan
Kansas Veterinary Surgeon
U.S
Capital Topics
Hamilton
Et of State
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Hildesheim
Hanover
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
NAVY
Aurora
Indiana
Fourth Street
John Horton
Owens
Attala
Mise
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
AS & Man
Dr I. Watts
Messrs. Kennedy & Co
Pittsburg
Tallahassee
Fla
Oscar Wilde
South America
Josefh T. Inman
Ashland
Carter
Boereus Piaster
Alen
J.P. Ailen
Bruggist
Aulo
B. F. M. Weeks
Denver
Col
Caswell, Hazard & Co
All Druggista
Birmingham
England
Uncle Sam
Ja’ VE
Eilert
T. and
Cherry
Drugglay Drug
H. Albert Edward
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
Louis
Kansas City
CACO
Finy Coaten
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Vowaler & CO
Baltimers
J Hayfever
USA
Hayffever Drugagiats
Coun Ely Brothers
Drugaists
Owego
N.Y
aDeg
Kjlcasetm
Cocacine
Wis
Davenport Business College
Ite
Circulara
Lillibroige & Vincan
Davenport
Iowa
Oma
D. Warr
D.L. Musselman
Gem City Bus
Coll
Quincy, IL
Thor
D.C
Inventor's Guide
W. C. ‘Ayne
Marshalltown
Charles Shiverick
Farnam St
Omahas
de. J. St&enEess
Lebanon
Ohio
American School of Telegraphy & Shorthand
Madison, Wic
Peremt National
Operens Bt
Faeeas
Buel
Kansasity Mo
Wrights Indian
Wright
Berreeson
KaWaas
Busines
Apter
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
J. Stamsdell
Lipfe&oreyey
Ben Peraeree
Corot O. Grens
Ai-Sissivsco
Aanger
Grangar
Bend
Ench & CO
Joan L. Thompson, Sons & Co
Troy
W. Zieglsh & LO
Mansger
Amilton
Civ'ale Remedal Agency
Fulton
Parsons
Monticello
Bioxcpe
JO Bon & CO
Boston
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