Trans Mississipp i Exposition notes and Iowa progress
Marshalltown hosts state firemen tournament with 2000 in attendance and Grinnell, Marshalltown prize results. Iowa endorses and funds the Trans Mississipp i Exposition with 10000 dollars and plans for further support. Gen Cyrus Bussey receives gold mounted sword and Iowa ties to notable 1868 Republican convention. George Pettingill unveils new car coupler aiding automatic railway coupling and safety. Cadet John Morrison Jr. excels at West Point while Coke from Iowa coal is explored. Crocker’s Iowa Brigade reunion set for Marshalltown in 1896. boundary line dispute update favors Missouri claims with U S commission verdict near the 52nd mile point.
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Des Moines
Marshalltown
Qwas
Ida Grove
Iowa City
Grinnell
Corning
Harlan
la Porte
Iowa
Council Bluffs
George F. Wright
Towa
Congress
Cyrus Bussey
Historical Department of Town
Third
Iowa Volunteer Cavalry
Bussey
Isaac L
Washington, D.C
George Pettingill
Jefferson
Pettingill
Yowsa
West Point
John Morrison, Jr
John Morrison
General Assembly
Morrison
Hedrick
Infantry
Oskaloosa
Ed Smith
Fred E. Green
Flagler
Jap Timbrell
Jie
Wmngler
Crocker
State House
United States
Commission
United States Supreme
Hendérghot
Minor
Missouri
Howard Moore
Daubenfeila and Castle
Pearlin Jean Haunts Allanbank House in Scotland Tale
A 1680s tale recounted by Lady John Scott describes Sir James Stuart of Allanbank who abducted a nun to Scotland. He deserts her. she haunts him, appearing at his bed, driving him insane. Attempts to prove his fear backfired as two shadows cried there are two. The house of Allanbank was later demolished.
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Peariin Jean
John Scott
James Gibson-Craig
James Stuart
Allanbank
Spain
Madrid
Scotland
Jace
Pearlins
Pearlin Jean
Sir James
Arlanbank
Lady Houston
Lady Houston (Miss Boswell, of Blackadder), But Whether “Pearlin Jean
Edinburgh
His Day of Freedom by an Ex-Farmer in Indianapolis
An ex-farmer who struck gas after years of debt abandons his wife to enjoy liberty for a few hours. He describes disguising his escape at a hotel, planning a lavish meal of pig fowl and greens, and hints at seeking a divorce to reclaim personal freedom. The piece satirically contrasts fashion and plenty with rural poverty and failed marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli
Indianapolis Journal
McKinley Nominated for President as GOP Faces Outlook
The Republican convention formally ratified William McKinley as the party’s presidential choice with strong backing across states and classes. Garret A. Hobart is named as vice president, while editorials praise McKinley’s record, character, and pledge to protect American industry and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
McKinley
Order
McKkinley
Hobart
Chicago Times-Herald
United States
Republican Party
Springfield
Ill
Maj
Congress
Middle East
Chicago
Maj. McKinley
Wn. Y. Recorder
Republic
America
San Francisco
Mobart
Chicago, Journal
Chicago Post
San Francisco Chronicle
Times
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Ohio
Tie
Columbus
Journal
Eight Wheelmen Refuse to Ask at Farmhouse Pump
A group of eight wheelmen stopped at a hillside farmhouse for water near Slingerlands. A milkman confronted them at the pump with a tirade about asking for water, revealing his identity later as Blank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slingerlands
Albany Express
Foraker Clarifies Republican Money Policy and Silver Stand
Senator elect Foraker recalls St Louis and Minneapolis debates on silver. He says the Republican plank affirms international bimetallism and parity with gold, opposing free coinage of silver and stressing a sound dollar and protection for American workers.
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Foraker
St. Louis
Teller
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Europe
Minneapolis
Congress
Dingley
Senate
National Credit
National Honor
Nationalife
Postal routing times from New York to far locales
The record lists travel durations for letters and travelers from New York to Crete Bahia Sierra Leone Falkland Islands Iceland St. Petersburg Beyrout Teneriffe and St Helena. It also notes Stanley as a dismal parliamentary failure.
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New York City
Crete
New York
Bahia
Sierra Leone
Dbeyrout
Syria
Isle of Teneriffe
St. Helena
Stanley
A Postmaster's Wife Restored to Health and Insurance
Mrs. W. L. Francis, wife of the Leeds Center Maine postmaster, nearly died from nervous prostration and heart trouble but recovered after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She publicly credits the remedy for her renewed health and later life insurance acceptance. Her testimony prompted others in town, including station agent C. H. Foster, to try the pills with notable improvements. The article also notes the pills' claimed benefits and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lentton
Leads Center
W. L. Francis
Francis
Tony
Miy
Teo
Dr. Williams
Ife
M.A. Blossom
Dixfield
P. O
Foster
Maine Central Railroad
Lost Strayed or Stlen: New Musical at McVickers Theater
A Chicago stage note for McVickers Theater announces the first production of a new musical comedy titled Lost Strayed or Stlen under Jas C Duff management. The item includes a quoted line about medical cures and cites Many Thomson of Allegheny Pa reporting a six year illness cured by Isa’s Curt with contact at 205 Ohio Ave. Allegheny, Pa., March 19.
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McVicker’s Theater
Chicago
Jas. C. Duff
Isa
Thomson
Ohio Ave
Allegheny
One Fare Washington Round Trip July Special
North and west of Chicago travelers can buy a single fare to Washington and return for July 3 4 and 6 via Bio Found Route CHESAPEAH AND Onta RY. Tickets may be extended to July 8. For details contact U L Truitt at 24 Clark Street Chicago.
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois R
Florida
South
C -W. Humphrey
St Paul
Minn
Clark
North Sand
Chicago
Washington
International Convention
Your People's Society Christian Endeavor
Agic
Bio Foun
Chesapearh
Onta RY
U. L. Truitt
Clark Street
National Educational Association to Meet in Buffalo
The National Educational Association plans its next annual meeting in Buffalo. The Niagara Falls route offer from Michigan Contra sets round trip plus 2 dollars for association members. Also available is a Buffalo notes pamphlet and a Summer Note Books guide from the City Passenger Office at 119 Adams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Buffalo
Michigan Contra
Niagara, Falls
Niagara
Adama Street
O. W. Ruaorns
Gen’ Pasa
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M’kinley
Dublin
Lord Privy Seal
Batley
Homeseekers
Fabher
Fasenoon
Rousseau
Chisago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Dakota
Iniatme—Yte
North Dakota
West
W. BE. Powe
Old Colony Building
Ills
Washington, D. C
California High Syrup Co
Uncle Sam
Arkansas
North Arkansas
E. V. M. Powell
Harrison
Ark
Bank of Harrison and
Boone County Bank
Harrison, Ark
Salesvion Pacificay
CO Pacific Ay, CO
OCO
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Mallaspor
Omazta, Nee
Mois
Charis
Philadelphia
Chicago College OF Dental Surgery
Dental Department
Lake Forest University
Truman W
Brophy
State Street
Chicago College OF Law
Tuomas A A. Monay
Elmer E. Barrett
Washington Street
A. N. Re-A
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