A Town Swept Away in Texas Border Flood
Carrizo, Zapata County Texas near Laredo and Rio Grande City has been destroyed by the Rio Grande flood. The adobie houses of hundreds of poor Mexican residents melted as waters rose, threatening to alter the river’s course and shift miles of land between nations. The flood is at its highest in 40 years and continues rising.
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Austin
Tex
Carrizo
Zapata County
Laredo
Rio Grande City
Texas
Rio Grande
United States
Judge J G Johnson Deposed as Woodmen Leader
Rock Island June 23 Judge J G Johnson removed from the office of general attorney of the Modern Woodmen of America. J W White of Rock Falls replaces him with E E Murphy of Leavenworth elected to the vacancy on the board. W A Northcott, Illinois head consul, engineered the move with Illinois directors.
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Woodmen of America
Consul Northcott
Rock Island, N11
Order of Modern Woodmen of America
J. G. Johnson
Society
J. W. White
Rock Falls
Edward E. Murphy
Leavenworth
Kan
W. A. Northcott
Illinois
Johnson
Peabody
Democratic National Committee
Woodmen Society
Northcott
Railroad Building Advances in New York June 23 1899
The Railroad Gazette will publish preliminary six month totals for 1899 showing 1,181.45 miles of new railroad construction. The figure advances about 0 miles from last year’s early estimate, with the Gazette noting actual progress is likely more extensive than a year ago.
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New York
Railroad Gazette
the Gazette
Means Fusion in Nebraska ends in August fusion
Lincoln Nebraska June 25 meetings of state central committees of the populist democratic and free silver republican parties were held yesterday evening and set August 22 as the date for all state conventions. The identical date ensures a fusion of the parties at Omaha.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha
Cleveland Strike Not Settled
Cleveland Ohio reports ongoing hope for settlement of the street railway strike with workers and city officials seeking an end to the stoppage.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Strikers Reject Company Proposal by Unanimous Vote
A meeting of the Strikers rejected the company's proposal by unanimous vote after the strikers' committee agreed to it. The notice frames the event as part of city council dealings and mentions DeWitts Little Early Risers as a remedy for biliousness and constipation.
Will of Phoebe Horton details land use and bequests
The will grants Jas. S. Aldredge use of Phoebe Horton land for five years from April 1, 1896 in return for caring for her and paying funeral expenses. Daughter Sarah J. Martindale of Ohio receives $5. Hanna Rennison gets 40 acres. Henry Horton and son William Horton and other children have prior provisions.
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Phoebe Horton
Jas. S. Aldredge
Sarah J. Martindale
Ohio
Hanna Rennison
Henry Horton
Wm. Horton
August Flower touted by Prof Houton as universal remedy
In travels across the world for ten years Prof Houton reports many people using Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver trouble and constipation. He says it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomachs. Free sample at A McGowan Otis W. Smith. Sold by dealers everywhere.
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Prof. Houton
McGowan
Otis W. Smith
Unruly Train Crowd Brought to Lexington Station Hotel Aid
A large group of unfortunates arrived on the Lexington branch last night. A intoxicated father with three small children required officer care and lodging at a Main street hotel. A blind man and his two children were also cared for, the man seeking beer on arrival.
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Lexington
Main Street
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cures Coughs and Colds
The advertisement proclaims Pine-Tar-Honey by Dr Bell as a cure for lingering coughs and consumption precursors. It promises stronger lungs and no lingering coughs, selling for twenty five cents at all druggists.
Lampkin on the Road with Guin & Company
Prof Charles F Lampkin, a new Westminister College graduate with high honors, is in the city today representing Guin & Company of Chicago.
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Lampkin
Charles F. Lampkin
Guin & Company of
Chicago
Westminster College
Pain Balm Praised For Swift Relief By Pike City Resident
Mr P Ketcham of Pike City California reports his brother's sciatic rheumatism gave relief only with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Many others testify to prompt relief from pain this liniment affords. For sale by local dealers.
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P Ketcham
Pike City
Cal
Chamberlain
Elks Member Gentry Displays Incubator Souvenirs
Richard T. Gentry of Kansas City attends with his lodge distributing souvenirs to friends. He showcases a photographed incubator he finds especially interesting. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as a cure that lasts, claiming relief from piles with lasting results.
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
Richard T. Gentry
Kansas City
Lodge of Elks
DeWitt
Harker Diug Co
Beaman Plans Independence Day Event Highlights Sedalia
Beaman issues notices for a Fourth of July celebration while Sedalia hosts major festivities in the same county. The message urges attention to local public events and community gatherings on the holiday.
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Beaman
Sedalia
Eagle Eye Salve Promises Clear Vision For All
An ad notes Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes styes and granulated lids sold by all dealers at 25 cents. Also mentions watermelons on ice at Candy Palace with the motto as you like them and provides Tel 215 for inquiries.
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Candy Palace
Affordable Printing Offer For Merchants In Seda lia
A newspaper ad promotes 100 note heads and 100 envelopes for 1 dollar plus 4 cent address printing. It lists 100 round cornered cards 75 cents and 100 bill heads 50 cents. The package includes 100 letter heads envelopes cards statements and circulars for 2 dollars, urging small town merchants to order by mail with remittance.
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Sedalia
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Hardware Company
The
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Nebraska—Territory
Richmond
Metropolitan Theater
Toledo
Toledo Butchers’ and Grocers’ Union
Michigan Central
William Gotchee
Arthur Leadyard
Beaver City
Sappa Valley
Vinita
I. T
E. H. Bruner
Grand River
Pryor Creek
Bruner
John Morrisey
Dwyer Foster
Port Huron
Mich
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Fourteenth and
Clark Streets
Morrisey
Foster
New Richmond
Wis
Gould
Vim
Mormon Church
Vonston
Serva
Emedy CO
Francisco, Cal
Paia
Missouri Trust CO
C. A. Crandall
F. A. Sampson
G L. Faulbabe
F. F. Man
C. C. Evans
Tressurer
Bisa
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Sedalia, Mo
Caligraph
New Century Caligraph
United Typewriter &Apples
M. T. Slane
West Third Street
Chicago & Alton R. R
ST. Louis
ST. Louis and
Palace
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Bowes
James Charlton
Western
N. Broadway
Cago Ill
Rand Mnally
Adams ST. Puicago, Ill
Will of
Dick’s Incubator
Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
E. T. B.cigar
Red Cross
Sewinnin J Archsister
Baird Bros. & Co
H. Sawerer
Henry Law
Sangree & Lamm
Fice
Ohio Street
Felix Gouraud
L. A.ayre
Gouraud
T. Hopkins
Great
Jones Street
Canada
Europe
Sentinel Office
Fleischmann
Ot.dames Hotel
Wales
Lake Troxt
T.o ° Market St
Miller
J.G. Russell
Huckins’ Hotel
Grocers
Third St
Charles Williams
Corner Fourth
Fifth Street
John Stark & Son
E. Hurley & CO
Hurley’s
East Third Street
St. Louis Union Station
Merchants’ Bridge
Springfield
Petersburg
Pekin and Pearis, NL
Hurd
E. E. McClellan
Wm. Kosted & Sons
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