Lincoln plan to colonize negroes gains Oklahoma support
Abraham Lincoln African Aid and Colonization Society forms in Oklahoma led by Capt. N B Easton to push colonization of African lands for freed slaves. Movement expands toward Kansas Missouri and other Mississippi Valley states with support from Oklahoma leaders and a push to lobby Congress for a transport aid resolution. Also brief ad for ZEMO eczema cure.
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Lincoln
Oklahoma
Congress
Guthrie
Abraham Lincoln
Licoln
Misissippi Valley
North
South
N. B. Easton
Stillwater
Grand Army of the Republic
Easton
Thomas Pryor Gore
Capt. Easton
United States
Great Britaan
France
Africa
America
London
Great Britain
Sale of Historical Papers in Philadelphia Auction Starts
A major American historical letters sale began in Philadelphia featuring Patrick Henry papers from the Revolutionary era. Highlights include the original autograph manuscript of the Stamp Act resolution from May 1765 and additional letters written to or by Henry, preserved by his family after his death.
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Philadelphia
America
Patrick Henry
Virginia House of Burgesses
Capudine and Cepadine Headache Relief Ads
Quick relief for headaches of all kinds including sick nervous and those from heat cold grip or stomach troubles. Capudine also treats cold or grip attacks swiftly easing aching feverishness and restoring normal conditions. Cepadine is pleasant to take, acts immediately, and comes in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at drug stores.
Record-Breaking Xmas Sale on Silk Hosiery and Furs
Just in for Xmas trade, a shipment offers silk hose at $1.25 with Lisle garter top and embroidery priced around $1.00 to $2.50. Furs show savings from 25 to 50 percent due to a cash purchase. The sale promises visible discounts and urges shoppers to compare before buying.
Notable 1770s items in colonial Williamsburg collection
A speech ending with if this be treason make the most of it is praised as historically significant alongside the Declaration of Independence. The collection also includes Patrick Henrys May 4 1775 receipt to Governor Dunmore for powder seized from Williamsburgs powder house on April 21 1775.
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Patrick Henry
Gov. Dunmore
Williamsburg
Jubilee of Sisters of St Francis in Lafayette Begins
A three day golden jubilee celebration opens at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette honoring the Sisters of St Francis founded in 1860 in Westphalia Germany. Bishop Alerding presides as priests and order members from across the country attend.
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Sisters of St. Francis Lafayette
Ind
Sisters of St. Francis
St. Elizabeth Hospital
America
Alerding
Wayne
Westphalia
Germany
Dwenger
Rome
Oplo
Lafayette
United States
Canada
John W Kern Birthday and Senate Hopeful Profile
John W Kern, born December 20 1849 in Howard County Indiana, turns sixty one. A Michigan Law School graduate he began practicing law in Indiana after 1869 and became a leading Indiana Democrat. He served as reporter for the Indiana Supreme Court, held state legislative and city attorney roles in Indianapolis, twice failed to win governor, and in 1905 was endorsed for U S senator. Two years ago he was the Democratic ticket running mate with William J Bryan.
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John W. Kern
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
United States Senate
Howard County
University of Michigan
Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis
United States
William J. Bryan
Gallager Up For Trial In Mayor Shooting Case
James Gallager, accused of shooting Mayor Gaynor on August 9, was arraigned in Jersey City before Judge Blair for trial. He faces an indictment for atrocious assault on Street Commissioner Edwards during the attempted rescue. Alexander Simpson defended, with Garven and Vickers prosecuting.
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Gallager
Jersey City
N. J
James Gallager
Gaynor
Blair
Special Sessions Court
Edwards
Alexander Simpson
New Jersey
Garven
Vickers
Mrs West Finds Relief With Cardus In Wallace Va
Mary West of Wallace Virginia says she suffered three years with weak health and severe pains. She credits Cardus with restoring her strength and ability to do housework, noting it relieved distress and built up womanly strength.
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J N
Vinci tonic restores health for mother and daughter
Mrs. O. M. Watrous testifies in Mattoon Illinois that after years of weakness she weighed 127 pounds and felt perfect health again by using Vinci tonic. Her daughter, once an invalid in Martinsville Indiana, gained weight and strength after similar use. The letter promotes Vinci as a grand tonic and body builder from Allen's Pharmacy.
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Mattoon
Vinci
Martinsville
Ind
O. M. Watrous
Allen's
Cotton Mills Seek Lower Interstate Freight Rates
Columbia Dec 20 The State Railroad Commissioners hear arguments on a petition by 124 South Carolina cotton mills for reduced rates on interstate shipments of cotton piece goods to Charleston from interior textile centers.
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Columbia, C
State Railroad Commissioners
South Carolina
Chileston
Funeral Held For Janle Phelis In Columbus Mob Event
Columbus Ga Dec 18 The city reported no further mob violence after a deadly clash at the county jail. A large funeral for Janle Phelis, who died defending the jail, drew a huge crowd as authorities said the militia would not be armed tonight and the threat appeared to fade.
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Columbus
Janle
Phelis
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Senator Gore
Allen Drug Store
Zemo
Monroe
Allen’s
Hicks’ Capudine
Morris
Brother Jack
Monroe Furniture Company, Ltd
Complete Furniture Store
Second Street
Monroe Stationery C.O., Ltd
Self
Ferd Levi Stationery Co., Ltd
DeSiard Street
the Complete Toy House of
West Side Lumber Company, Ltd
West Monroe, la
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