29 Dec 1890
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1890
Page
1
An advertisement extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal stomach and bowel remedy. It claims to restore health by curing torpid liver and dyspepsia, promising extraordinary power and universal efficacy with no disappointments. The text includes a testimonial from Macon Georgia.
J C Hawthorne pastor testifies he was cured of catarrh and that his wife’s long history of neuralgia and rheumatism improved after taking the medicine for about two months. He notes widespread patient reports in Georgia and elsewhere and advertises the product through King's Royal Germeteur Company at H North Broad Street Atlanta price 1 5 per bottle, express C O D available.
The provider at 339 Chartres Street near Money Rail Road announces a thorough refit of green houses and readiness to supply bouquets wreaths funeral designs and other floral items at reasonable rates. The ad highlights a large variety of roses and rare flowers for all orders.
Special to the Tribune reports jurymen in the Byrand case petitioned for a commutation of the sentence in Paris. In San Francisco a Norwegian bark named Struan was lost off the coast last night with several passengers aboard.
Special to the Tribune from London notes William E. Gladstone is 81 today and has received five thousand letters of congratulation. In Peekskill New York the home of the late Henry Ward Beecher burned this morning with Beecher's eldest daughter in residence.
The Fassett committee on New York City municipal government resumes meetings this morning and plans to report to the Legislature in Albany next month.
In New York today the children of American actors and actresses will enjoy a Christmas tree at Tony Pastor's theatre, an event drawing theatrical figures from nearby cities. London marks Gladstone's wedding with a memorial fountain at Hawarden funded by parishioners, with both Gladstones in good health. The American Historical Association opened its seventh annual meeting in Washington with sessions at Columbian University and National Museum, featuring papers on Canada US history, American constitutional and economic history, and Southern history.
Negotiations between the United States and Cherokees collapse as both sides fail to agree on court access and land price. Cherokees demand $2 per acre while the Cherokee commission urges suspension and a Washington meeting. The US Commission plans to depart for Washington this week. Beecham's Pill and like magic on Weak Stomach.
A large Edinburgh meeting heard cler gymen speak as resolutions expressed sympathy with the strikers. Passenger service improves and mails are handled regularly, but freight traffic remains demoralized with no settlement in sight.
Neighbors report five or six toughs tore down a Christmas tree and wrecked desks during a school entertainment. Warrants issued for arrest, but some residents urge fines remittance to avoid burdening families. Trustee Harbison supports full legal punishment. Court action unsettled as warrants await service. Prosecuting Attorney Utz to decide on fines.
Jeffersonville reports 900 volumes added to the Prison library and pardons for Eli Lowry while Isaac W Sanders, a lifelong convict who murdered his wife in an accidental discharge, seeks clemency. New inmates include Charles Devere and Joe Howard for larceny. elder J M Wiles resigns from the Christian church to join First Christian in Franklin.
An 19th century ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and general weakness. It claims the medicine purifies the blood, strengthens the body, and restores health. The ad also mentions Pitcher's Castoria for children.
Louis Giraud a civil engineer arrived in San Antonio with ore samples from a new tin find on the Colorado river in Idaho county 100 miles northwest of the city. The deposit spans a large area and sixty deposits have already been located with new discoveries reported daily.
Washington December 29 The holiday season halts Congress as the Senate nears a possible discussion of the elections bill if a quorum is met. The key point is Senator Aldrich's rule amendment granting the majority power to close debate, with outcome depending on Republican quorum strength.
Gen Brooke reports Major Whitesides in command of the Seventh Cavalry captured Big Foot and his band near Porcupine creek with about 150 bucks surrendering. Hostiles in the Bad Lands surrendered and head to Pine Ridge, Bright Eyes notes many have left the Bad Lands. Parliament to not dissolve before tithes and land purchase bills pass. Thos J Hunt bigamy case adjourned for witnesses. Simmons Liver Regulator advised.
J B Conner offers Simmons Liver Regulator for all ages and a large line of trusses, braces, crutches and novel umbilical support devices. Personal adjustments and five year warranties accompany infant and adult tromes in this extensive display at Pearl and Spring streets.
Sitting Bull, Tatanka Yotanke to his people, is killed near Standing Rock in a clash with Indian police and U S troops during an attempt to arrest him. The chief, an agitator who stirred strife, opposed white rule yet did not take part in Custer’s downfall. Thirteen were killed or wounded in the confrontation, with troops and officials prevailing.
Frank B Arnold of Unadilla New York a popular former legislator and 1839 Ireland born lawyer died by suicide after political defeat stock losses and insomnia. He served in the New York Assembly and State Senate and was defeated for Congress in the Twenty fourth district by Democrat George Van Horr.
The article recounts Will Jennings, convicted in Laurel county for the murder of Alex Bailey and implicated in two other killings, as a mild, innocent seeming figure amid Kentucky’s violent Harlan county feuds. It notes his denial of charges and questions about his guilt contrasting with his clean appearance.
George Bayard reports on a New Jersey man from Hammonton who feared premature burial and arranged to have a dagger driven into his heart after his death. The piece recounts Virginia family customs, early 19th century cases, and multiple near deaths where people revived after burial.
The piece chronicles Mervin Kuhns, a seasoned criminal known as the Fostoria mourderer, pursued through Ohio and Indiana. A fierce gunfight near Churubusco ended with Kuhns wounded and captured after a daring hideout. Police Kennelly and Deputy Wilkinson earned praise for bravery in the 1860s-era pursuit.
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