Sale of Railroad Franchises via Receiver Auction
J C Black as Receiver of the Cincinnati Effingham & Quincy Construction Co will sell on Thursday 26th inst all assets tied to the Springfield Effingham South Eastern Railroad. Included are bonds of Crawford County worth 100000 and 20000 in Robinson and Oblong townships. The sale aims to transfer control to current operators who plan to bid face value on the bonds, though local opinion questions legality and fairness of the bonds and franchise.
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Robinsun Argus
the Argus
J C. Black
Cincinnati, Effingham & Quincy Construction Co
Springfield, Efingham & South Eastern Raiload
Crawford
Robinson
Wilde and crowds drift as brisk talk fills New York
New York gossip cuts across theater and finance as crowds reflect on Oscar Wilde’s visit, Walker and Wallack openings, and a signals of prosperity. The piece notes Lester Wallack’s new theatre, rising ten story buildings, and cautious markets while sparring with public figures like Beecher and Mayor Low over reform and politics.
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Journal of Commerce
Wall Street
Lester Wallack
Lkivagem
France
Madison Stare
Steele Mackaye
Hazel Kirke
Brooklyn
Paris
Artians
Beecher
Tole
Steady Hand at the Helm President Arthur Praised
The piece lauds President Arthur for steady leadership and clear vision since taking office. It highlights his cultured character, broad views, and capable handling of national duties under challenging circumstances. The writer praises his inaugural words and Congresses, calling his governance impeccable.
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Arthur
Conkling
New York
Congress
Lex
True Merit Always Wins in Secret Court
Fragmentary note reports a case or saying about merit prevailing. The readable fragment mentions a person or figure in a political or social contest and a claim of triumph, with no clear dates or names.
Dr King’s New Discovery Trial Bottle At Crowder Reed’s
A general stampede to Crowder and Reed's drug store offers a free trial bottle of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. All with asthma bronchitis hoarseness severe coughs or throat and lung ailments may obtain a sample by visiting the store.
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Crowder & Reed’s
Favorite Prescription touted as tonic for debilitated women
Advertisement claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is unmatched as a tonic and nervine for debilitated women, noting its use by physicians as a remedy.
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Dr Pierce
Druggisis
Deaths and smallpox outbreak linked to Canierburg scare
Herman Hart, once owner of Cincinnati Cheap Store, died of smallpox in Cincinnati. Canierburg reports fresh cases including Alva Clark and two children, Cornelius Odell, all serious. White family of three also affected. McAfee and Dant households reportedly recovered. Brown's Iron Bitters referenced for bladder and general weakness relief.
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Daviess County
Democrat
Herman Hart
Cincinnati
Canierburg
Alva Clark
Cornelius Odell
Cataroh
Brown
Stool of Repentance prompts Democratic press rebuke
The Vincennes News critiques Democratic Editorials over the whiskey issue and prohibition stance. It notes Indianapolis editors’ meeting with German editors attempting a resolution opposing prohibition, which was rejected as foolish. It argues prohibition is a personal moral question, not party policy, and warns that opposing it risks Democratic defeat.
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Vincennes
Indianapolis
Democratic Press
Indiana
Demcratic
Democratic Party
England
Ingersoll Sermon At Washington Grave Of A Child
Col Robert G Ingersoll delivered an oration at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington for a child’s funeral. He speaks of fear of death, the equality of life and death, and questions what lies beyond the grave. He emphasizes a faith rooted in helping the living and hoping for the dead.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Col. Ingersoll
Congressional Cemetery
Washington
Dexty
Dewn
New Short Line to Cincinnati
Articles of incorporation filed for the Terre Haute and Cincinnati Short Line railway company with $1,500,000 capital. Directors include C. P. Xielden, Joseph T Reynolds, James Slyde, James M. Davis, Edgard Terhune, Wm V. Kay, Geo. S. Burren, and others. Line runs from Lawrenceburg through multiple counties to the Wabash river near Sullivan county.
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T. H. Ledger
Terre Haute and Cincinnati Short Line Railway Company
Chas
C. P. Xielden
Joseph T Reynolds
James Slyde
James M. Davis
Edgard Terhune
Chicago
Wm V.kay
Waukegan
Geo
Burren
Elgin
Lawrenceburg
Dearborn
Franklin
Ripley
Decatur
Jennings, Bartholomew, Brown, Monroe, Green, Owen, Clay, Vigo
Sullivan
Wabash River
Sullivan County
Howe vows fair reform of post office leadership
Postmaster General Howe says he will not interfere with department staff except for the public interest. He rejects the stalwart anti stalwart distinction and will judge bureau heads on their efficient discharge of duties.
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Howe
Hayes
Garfield
True to Her Trust The Faithful Wife and Mother
A testimonial praising a wife and mother who cares for her family and recommends Electric Bitters for cleansing the system and purifying blood when disease strikes. The small remedy is valued for its purity and low cost, sold by Crowder & Reed.
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Crowder & Reed
Thirty Days Trial for Electric Appliances
On thirty days trial we offer Dx bys celebrated Electro Voltab ilcs and other electric appliances to young men and other persons afflicted with nervous debility and lost vitality. Guaranteeing speedy relief and restoration of vigor and manhood. Also for rheumatism neuralgia paralysis liver and kidney issues ruptures and more. Illustrated pamphlet free by Andrew Voliala Belt Co Marshall Michigan nov.
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Andrew Voliala Belt
Marshall
Mics
Giles Store Purchase Explained In Workplace Exchange
Last Monday morning Jim questions why he has less money than Tom despite equal wages. Tom explains by buying supplies at Giles Store, implying different spending choices.
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Jim
Tom
Giles
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Peat-Ian
Oscar Wilde
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