Whisky Tax Fight and Trust Power in New Administration
A historic critique argues a planned 35 cent per gallon whisky tax hike will enrich the whisky trust and force higher prices on liquor. It warns the sugar and coal oil trusts would back similar moves, urging Republicans in Congress to oppose the plan and ensure all whisky sales pay the higher revenue, with rebates only on unsold stock if the rate drops.
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Whisky Trust
Whiskey Trust
Grover
Sugar Trust
Coal Oil Trust
Congress
Uncle Sam
Mexican border revolt fears grow after second defeat
The New York Press reports a Mexican border outbreak tied to a band of about 500 rebels drilling as revolutionists. Fear centers on General Lostenas Rocha’s possible defection to insurgents and the risk of U S troops being drawn into a wider Mexican conflict.
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Texas
Rio Ande
Garza
Mexico
Lostenas Rocha
National Military Academy
Chapultepec
Ife
United States
New York Press
President Harrison as a Lecturer at Leland Stanford University
The New York Press reports that Stanford University in San Francisco has asked President Harrison to give a lecture series on law after his presidency. If true, the choice could yield great benefit for listeners as Harrison is praised for his oratory and legal acumen.
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Harrison
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
San Francisco
New York Press
Tarriff Reform and Administrative Tariff Bill Debate
The Boston Herald asserts Mr. Cleveland approves a new tariff as an administrative measure drafted by a Southern Anglo reformer and prepared by the Treasury Secretary under the President’s oversight. The piece notes Democratic procedure for selecting House members last fall remains conjectural and likens the approach to English practice.
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Boston Herald
Cleveland
Cobden
Secretary of the Treasury
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
England
New York Press
Crisp to Receive Cleveland Backing Amid Reform Club Dispute
Don Dickinson visited Speaker Crisp as a confidential messenger from Mr. Cleveland to express his anger at Crisp's treatment by the Reform club and to assure Crisp of Cleveland's favorable regard. The outlook suggests Crisp may prevail.
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Indianapolis
Crisp
Don Dickinson
Cleveland
Reform Club
Republicans to Back Cleveland Against Financial Misconduct
The Republican membership expected in the next Congress will aid President Cleveland in fighting the financial heresies of the party majority that elected him. The Republican contingent in the house will act as a bulwark for the people against financial mischief, as it has in past critical moments.
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Cleveland
Robinson Argus
Georgia Bill on State Banks Faces House Defeat
The bill to establish State Banks in Georgia amid anticipated repeal of the 10 percent tax on state bank circulation failed on the 13th. A strong push from supporters faced a decisive 72 to 87 vote to table the measure, as reported by Robinson Argus.
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Georgia
Congress
Robinson Argus
Spokesman Don M Dickinson Talks With Speaker Crisp
The Terre Haute Ex notes Don M Dickinson, Cleveland’s putative spokesman, in deep conversation with Speaker Crisp. The scene may sorrow Congressman Johnson while boosting Edward Murphy’s hope for an official welcome at Cleveland’s emissary event.
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Don. M. Dickinson
Cleveland
Crisp
Congressman Johnson
Edward Murphy
Language jests in rival papers lampoon speeches
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes a timely poke at Cleveland speeches showing wit over eloquence. The Chicago News argues French leaders should favor the quick razor over ceremony to resolve personal disputes.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Cleveland
Chicago News
Polly Frisch Pardoned After Two Decades In State Prison
Governor Flower granted a pardon to Polly Frisch of Genessee County New York who in 1830 was indicted for killing her husband and two children with arsenic. After four trials and a prior death sentence, an expert report found her insane and the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. She is now sane again.
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Polly
Albany
N. Y
Flower
Polly Frisch
Genessee County
North Curry and Area Witness Seasonal Travel and Vacations
North Curry residents report trips to Sullivan. Pearly Allen attends Bible business. Miss Dora Kilgore visits Battle Creek while Rev. Thompson preaches Advent sermons. Fire aftermath leaves Farms desolate but promising recovery. Presbyterian Sunday school to present Under the Spell at Branker’s ball on New Year’s Eve.
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North Curry
Pearly Allen
C. A. Lloyd
Sullivan
Birt Wood
Farmersburg
Pesbyterian Sunday School
Local notices and obituaries from a small township
Rob Barnett and C J McAnally are listed in Hyimera and Sullivan on Friday with holiday greetings. Obituaries note deaths of Mr West Harve Curry Matilda James and Mrs Barnhart. A school entertainment shifts to an elocutionist, and a political remark about Cleveland and war ends with REPUBLICAN.
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Rob Barnett
Hyimera
C.J. McAnally
Sullivan
Chas. Barnhart
Wmn. Bear
Clay County
West
Harve Curry
Matilda James
Mr. Self
S&. D. Frazier
Illinois
Cleveland
Local Notes and Short News Roundup
Geo. Whipps family plans a move to Chicago soon. Henry French of Gills Prairie visited this place on Saturday. The Xmas tree event was a success. The Malay Bros. are loading hogs at this report. A child of John Willis suffered a serious burn last Friday. Barrett and Hunt were here on legal business Monday. Two young men from near Paxton donated to school funds this week. Wm. Hart and family visited relatives here last weekend. George Hubble and Ed Wells of Merom passed through en route to Shoals. Several local youths celebrated Xmas by firing revolvers, endangering lives. Niac & Co.
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Geo. Whipps
Chicago
Henry French
Gills Praire
Malay Bros
John Willis
Barrett
Hunt
Paxton
Wm. Hart
George Hubble
Ed. Wells
Merom
Shoals
Niac & Co
Christmas Outing and Local Visits in Sugar Creek
Fred Bailey plans Christmas at Bedford to visit his best girl. James T. Walter of Prairieton visited friends nearby. A Christmas tree was held at the Bailey school for local children. Richard Bailey of Vincennes stayed with his parents. Travel to Terre Haute included touring the piano works with 3800 hands employed.
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Sugar Creek
Fred Bailey
Bedford
Jas. T. Walter
Prairieton
Bailey School
Richard Bailey
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Mr. Allen
Uno
Christmas Socials and Visits Ink Local Festivities
Mrs I N Bush and family will spend Christmas with Robt Stewart. Jefferson Ladson of Rosedale was here Saturday. Walter Scott will spend the holidays in Terre Haute. John Saville and wife spent Christmas in Rosedale. Jerry Lockwood of Sullivan was here Monday. Friday was pap day at the Shel burn mines. The band serenaded the business houses Saturday. The M E entertainment was a complete success. Patsy Ayers cheers the little folks who gave a fine performance.
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M. E
Patsy Ayers
Unique Orlando Quilt Claiming 41 234 Names
An Orlando Florida resident created a distinctive quilt said to bear 41 234 names. The note adds that handcuffs are used only in the United States.
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Orlando
Fil
United States
Turtle Creek Community Christmas Fest and Local Whimsy
Mary Kaufman lost a watch amid village chatter as residents shared seasonal events. Willie McKinley’s music impressed. Santa delivered gifts to children during a joyous Friday night program. The Con cord democrat joked about Grover’s election while local readers eyed future changes.
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Turtle Creek
Mary Kaufman
Wilson
Raley
Willie McKinley
Concord
Grover
Flarrison
Santa Claus
Sud
Santa
Sullivan church hosts Christmas program and gifts
On Saturday evenings the Sullivan Baptist church filled for a gift distribution and entertainment. Miss Lillie Meadows led an engaging program, with a standout solo by six year old Miss Cora Lucas titled Cradle Hymn. The crowd noted her clear voice and charming stage presence.
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Baptist Church of
Sullivan
Lillie Meadows
Cora Lucas
Cora
Obituary of Mrs Matilda James of Hymera Indiana
Mrs Matilda James died at her Hymera residence last Tuesday night at ten after a nine day illness. Born in Virginia in June 1824 she moved to Ohio then Martin county before settling in this county twenty five years ago. Married at fifteen to Jacob James her husband died in February 1873 leaving eight children six of whom survive including Mary Barnett Kittie Ann Dell Sarah Payne Harriett Gouchenour John James and Benj James with Benjamin in Missouri. Buried last Wednesday at Hymera funeral by Rev Denney.
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Matilda James
Hymera
Ind
Mary
Joe Barnett
Kittie Ann
Milton Dell
Sarah
Sant Payne
Harriett
Joe Gouchenour
John James
Benj. James
Benjamin
Missouri
James
Denney
Doctor Man-o-wa Treats Woman in 1891–92 Cure Claim
Mrs E H Spivey writes in CYCLONE about a year of severe throat catarrh nerve and female ailments followed by a cure after four months of treatment by Dr Man o wa. He will visit McCammon House Sullivan on Friday December 30 offering treatment and medicines from two to five dollars monthly.
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Cyclone
Ind
Man-o-wa
Frankfort
E. H. Spivey
McCammon House
Sullivan
McCammon
Real Estate Transfers Throughout Dugger and Nearby Towns
A series of property transfers lists Jeph Whitman selling lot 11 in Dugger to Walter Kirkham for 1200 dollars and numerous other deeds. Transactions include Jackson Hinkle to Mary V. Kennedy in section 2 township 9 range 9 for 150 dollars and Lucy A. Stewart to W. B. Grigsby in section 2 township 5 range 10 for 250 dollars.
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Jeph Whitman
Walter Kirkham
Dugger
Jackson Hinkle
Mary V. Kennedy
Lucy A. Stewart
W. B. Grigsby
Wm. Z. Smith
Maranda Smithe
Jas. A. Pirtle
David B. Newkirk
John C. Chaney
Emeline Smith
Rjiverton
Henry Milam
Caroline Webb
James Heap
Jas
W. Heap
Cora A. Bailey
Hymera
Bishop M. Eaton
E. Chapel
M. E. Church
Lauvina Fifer
Adaline M. Robbins
Mary H. Rodgers
Wm. H. Jones Jr
Dayton colonel cured after gunshot relics of Port Hudson
Col C W Dean of Dayton Ohio suffered a gunshot wound at Port Hudson June 14 1863 and endured years of head pain and weakness indoors. Since last June he has used Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills and is now fully cured.
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Col
C. W. Dean
Dayton
Port Hudson
Evan
Dr. Miles
Trade Summary Shows Woolen Goods Surge And Iron Decline
The R G D Dun weekly trade review reports overall improvement in most lines led by strong demand for woolen and cotton goods while iron and steel trade weakens. Holiday buying boosts activity in northern centers like Chicago and Cleveland, with Knoxville brighter than Memphis and Little Rock.
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New York
R. G. Dan
Review of Trade
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Knoxville
Memphis
Little Rock
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Claims Cure Guarantee
The ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to build up flesh and strength after illnesses and to restore health. It asserts the product nourishes bodily functions, aids digestion, and purifies the system, claiming it cures scrofulous skin diseases and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee if no benefit is shown.
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Pierce
Convincing Hone Promises Cash Back for Catarrh Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy as unbeatable. It belts a bold guarantee offering $500 cash if the remedy does not cure catarrh, appealing to skepticism with a strong performance promise.
Vandalia Line Announces Holiday Excursions and Low Rates
Vandalia Line issues a holiday notice to patrons offering excursion tickets at reduced rates on December 24 and January 1 and 2 with a return limit of January 1903. Tickets valid from all Vandalia stations to points on connecting lines. For details contact the nearest ticket agent or J. M. Chesbrough, Asst Gen, Pussy Avent, St. Louis.
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Vandalia
Vandalia Line
Particuhus
J. M. Chesbrougil
Pussy Avent
St. Louis
Holiday Excursion Rates by BE and T H Ry 1892
The BE and T H railroad offers one and one third fare round trips to all points on the system for travel on December 24 25 26 31 and January 1 2 with return by January 8 1893. South via Evansville route trains to Nashville Birmingham Montgomery New Orleans Atlanta Jacksonville and other southern cities. Tickets on sale now ask agent. Also legal notice in Sullivan County Indiana regarding estate of Rebecca Bedwell and non resident defendants required to appear March term 1893.
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Evansville
South
Nashville
Birmingham
Montgomery
New Orleans
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Indiana
Sullivan
William C. Wolfinbarger
Rebecca Bedwell
Lizzie Willis
Hultz & Nesbit
Mary A. Hamilton
Rebecca Featheringston
Eliza Stark
Mary I. Elis
Amanda J. Hendricks
Robert Bedwell
Margaret Bedwell
George Bedwell
Sarah J.vance
Absolom Bedwell
David Bedwell
Harry Bedwell
Lizzie Bedwell
Alzora Vance
Sarah M. Bedwell
W. M. Denney
State of Indiana
Helen C. Pickering
Aaron Thompson
W. S. Maple
State of
Sullivan Circuit Court
Court House
William Denney
County of
Lizzie Tate
Landolph Tate
J. H. Kalley
A. D
Willian Denny
Indianapolis Journal thrust on all major news topics
The Indianapolis Journal presents thorough coverage of political and general news including Indiana events. It promises complete local, domestic, and foreign reports with market data and a broad array of information for readers, all free of indecent material.
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Indiana
Weeklies Offer Special Runway Joinat Readings
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to a weekly paper with a special offer of more and better reading matter in Indiana. The promo promises the Runway Joinat for five cents extra and a yearly price of one dollar, with liberal commissions to agents and direct subscription options.
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Indiana
Man-O-Wa Poladers Cure Claims by Dr Mane Wa
An advertisement touts a claimed permanent cure for various ailments including headaches, weakness, sleeplessness, and back pain via a method named ALY. It also promises piles relief and a remedy for epilepsy from Dr Man-O-Walters with a focus on broad, dramatic health benefits.
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Mane Wa Fins
Man-O-Walters
Phenomenal Success by Dr Karnes in Eye and Health Treatments
Dr Karnes claims a six year record of no cures failed for catarrh and offers a safe pleasant method to rid disease. He promises rapid treatment for cross eyes, cataract, pterygium and other eye problems. Rupture is also treated with a truss. Urine testing advised. Free personal exams. mail and express treatment available. questions on request. admission price noted.
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Tacitc Surgical Institute
New York
Philadelphia
Barnes
Bright
Keetil Hospital
Chicago Yeat
Karnes
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