Telegraphic Brevities Chronicle War News and Local Incidents
Gen Sharman to relinquish active army command next fall. Kansas reports cold weather harms winter wheat little. Shipping news includes the steamer Creat wreck and other maritime incidents. A murder case in Leadville, a train accident in Washington state, and political moves in Kansas and Nebraska headline the round. Several editor meetings, cabinet changes, and stock fraud charges appear among varied items. The piece notes a fire at the Mingo Pacific freight house, a broken crane, and insurance losses. Medical adverts conclude the column with a Pile Remedy promotion.
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Geof Rice
Luca, Ithaga & Elmira Railroad
James Brennan
Brooklyn
John Calleghan
Graceville
Minn
John Noonan
Calleghan
Dard Derby
Lord Kimberly
India
Lord Huntington
Hugh Childers
Chandler
Naval Affairs Committee
N. H Porter
Omaha Railroad
Marvin Hughitt
Mr. Mykey
Phifetus Bowyer Sykes
W K
Corgeline Viindertilt
Augustus Schell
Sykes
A Krep
John CU. Spencer
Muar
Win Huphitt
Able
Hmigours Pacific
Kanana City
Btate Ling
Nupe
Congress Debates Post Office Bill and Civil Service Threats
Washington debates the Post Office appropriation with Caswell and Blount clashing over funds and mail contracts. Senate discussion on Pendleton civil service bill features harsh Republican critique of job competition and party power, stressing reform versus incumbency.
Civil service reform bill sparks partisan clash and fraud claims
Debates rage over a civil service reform bill with critics arguing it would block Democratic office seekers and entrench spoils politics. Speakers including Mr George and Mr Brown challenge the measure as a sham that cannot curb patronage without broader government changes, noting past failures and wartime distortions. Ms Miller, of New York, spoke to the Senate but adjourned before finishing.
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Washington
Logan
Mr Hoar
Senate
Pendleton
Hoar
Brown
Babons
Republic
Ohio
Delaware
Bayard
Congress
George
Miller
New York
Health Health in happiness and long life
The priceless blessing of health can be retained, or if lost recovered, by using a medicine which the experience of years has convinced an Intelligent patient is both safe and efficacious, and that medicine is Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla.
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Yeara
Guysett
Duncan’s arson attempt on mother ends with 1 year sentence
Indianapolis reports John Duncan aged 23 deliberately set fire to his mother's residence aiming to burn her out. It was the second such attack after prior vandalism and escape from jail. The fire caused little damage and Duncan received one year imprisonment. A separate testimonial from L Canby notes relief from rheumatism after using Dr Guysot's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla and salt bath therapy.
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Indianapolis
John Duncan
Nancy Duncan
Duncan
California farmer hunts geese with trained cow
A California farmer uses a trained cow to walk among a flock of geese feeding on grain. The cow lies down on command as the hunter rests his shotgun and bags thirty to forty geese in a single shot.
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California
Seo
Boss
Free Trial of Dr King’s New Discovery Ad
Notice promotes a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung ailments at Richards and Sehrbeck’s drug store. It claims cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and throat or lung issues. A separate blurb satirizes a colored minister’s fundraising misstatement about church services.
Worthy of Praise Brings Broad Benefit from Electric Bitters
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for biliousness fever ague stomach liver and kidney complaints even when other remedies fail. Sold for fifty cents a bottle by Richards and Soherbeck. A Winnipeg fire on the 14th destroys two hotels with Richard Hawbridge killed in the Canadian Pacific Hotel. his body found on the 15th.
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Richards & Soherbeck
Winnipeg
Richard Hawbridge
Canadian Pacific
Sample bottle offer for Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup
Free of cost sample bottles are available at Bryant and Clendenin drug stores. The offer promises relief for obstinate coughs and colds and demonstrates what the regular 50 cent size can do. It targets asthma bronchitis hacking cough chest pains and all throat and lung diseases.
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Bryant
Wm. Clendenin
Dr. Bosanko
Zimmerman Found Guilty in Sheriff Woolls Murder Trial
Marr Zimmerman was found guilty in Minden Nebraska of complicity in the murder of Sheriff Woolls and two deputies in October. He was sentenced to be hanged on the first of the month.
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Marr Zimmerman
Minden
Nebraska
Woolls
Costly Fire Destroys Barton Block Grover & Brookas and More
A fire in Barton Block morning caused extensive damage totaling about 90000 with major losses listed for J T Barnum trucks Dimon & Rosa printers and other tenants. Insurers report total coverage around 70000 leaving substantial uninsured exposure. The blaze damaged J Oscar tailor and Swedish company assets among others. No injuries reported.
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Maoeeaponis
Barton Block
J.T Barnum
Dimon & Rosa
Printera
Clark & Co. Commission
J. Oscar
Grover & Brooka
Cigura
Dr Jones' Red Clover Tooth Remedy Promoted
Advertises Dr Jones' Red Clover Tooth as a blood purifier and cure for various ailments. Claims good for blood disorders and liver issues, with pimples targeted. Sold by Richards & Solzbeck druggists for fifty cents a bottle.
Explosion at Patterson Powder House Kills Three
In Patterson New Jersey on December 18 a powder house operated by Luthn and Randa at Mountain View blew up killing three workers who were about to quit. The blast shook many buildings and shattered glass for miles around.
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Patterson
Luthn & Randa
Mountain View
Positive Cure Sold by Local Drugists
Our druggists secure the agency for Bigelow's Positive Cure, claimed superior for coughs colds consumption whooping cough and throat and lung diseases. Free bottle offered at Richards & Lohrbeck's drug store. Frak Hills, a diver at Lake Shore and Sixty Seventh Street, was crushed by ice as two floes closed in. both legs injured and to be amputated.
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Bigelow
Richards & Lohrbecks
Clurenco
Frank Hills
Lake Shore
Lake
Why Should They Parker's Lager Tonic Preserves Strength
The notice argues workers perform poorly when unwell and promotes Parker's lager tonic as a tonic to restore energy and will to work at moderate cost. It emphasizes dull brains, unsteady nerves, and relaxed systems hinder duties.
Post Office Pouch Fire Destroys East-Bound Merchandise
A pouch at Detroit’s post office burst into flames on the 10th from spontaneous combustion. The blaze destroyed the pouch content consisting of merchandise chiefly dry goods and other assorted items bound for the east.
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Detroit
Ginger Tonic credited with curing wife after two years
R. D. of Buffalo states his wife was bedridden two years with incurable disorders until Parker's Ginger Tonic. He reports three bottles cured her for a dollar and fifty cents and she is now strong again.
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Parker
R. D. Buffalo
Moorhead firm builds steam propelled ice boat
An enterprising Moorhead firm is constructing an ice boat powered by steam. If successful, many similar crafts will be built for winter navigation on the Red River.
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Moorhead Dakota
Red River
Floreston Cologne's Enduring Allure With The Ladies
The article extols Floreston Cologne as a refined fragrance beloved by women, praising its delicate scent and lasting trace. It frames the perfume as a timeless favorite in social fashion and introduces its appeal through evocative, flowery language.
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Floreston
Cologne
Meanest Kind of Man Gives Tramp Straw Hat
A Somerville Journal quote condemns the man who at this season gives a tramp a straw hat knowing the wearer will be jeered to death, labeling the act as cruel and cruelly insensitive.
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Somerville Journal
Skinny Men Health Renewer Claims Vital Restoration
An 19th century ad promotes Skinny Men Wells's Health Renewer promising to restore health and vigor, cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility, with a quoted price of $1. The text presents herbal or patent medicine language typical of era advertisements.
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Wells
Indianapolis man arraigned in Chicago for pension fraud plot
Geo R. 81s of Indianapolis was arraigned in Chicago on the 15th for conspiring with Chief Clerk Terrell to fraudulently raise money on pension papers. No defense was offered and he was found guilty.
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Geo R. 81S
Indianapolis
Chicago
Terrell
Don’t Die in the House Rough on Rats Ad for pest killer
A compact advertisement touts a pest control product promising to clear out rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks and gophers at a low price of 15 cents. The call to action emphasizes quick, effective elimination for household pests.
Chicago University suspends two students over impudence
Faculty at Chicago University on the 15th suspended two students for impudence and insubordination connected to recent troubles. The action signals possible further suspensions as unrest continues.
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Chicago University
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement
Bucklens Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded. Priced per box. Sold by Richards Solrbeck.
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Bucklen
Richards & Solrbeck
Noah and Arkansan flood memory from Berwick Gazette
The Berwick Gazette recalls a flood tale linked to an Arkansan Noah and Mount Arrarat. The phrasing hints at a local memory of biblical imagery tied to geography.
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Arkansan
Noah
Arkansaw Mount Arrarat
Berwick Gasette
Griggs Glycerine Salve Offered by Richards & Sohrbeck
Griggs Glycerine Salve touted as a universal remedy for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions with a promise of guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Offered for 25 cents by Richards and Sohrbeck.
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Richards & Sohrbeck
Comet Sighting Noted By Newark Paper Reader
Young Brown describes a morning comet to his father when the elder notes the visibility window from four to five o'clock in the morning and comments on the late hour returning home.
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Brown
Newark Cail
Parker's Hair Balsam Beauty Nourishment
An advertisement promotes Parker's Hair Balsam as an elegant dressing that nourishes hair, prevents falling, and guards against grayness. It claims the product keeps hair healthy and attractive for readers seeking hair care solutions.
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Parker
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