Flood fears and train delays across the Pacific Coast
Heavy rains threaten floods along the Northern Pacific line with alarm in Seattle as preparations begin. In Portland a rainstorm melts snow and blocks on the Union Pacific are broken, delaying trains while other rails run on time. In Alexandria a coroner's jury blames local train crew for a deadly wreck, citing gross neglect, with further guilt for the conductor. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are advertised as leading medicines.
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Seattle
Wash
Northern Pacific Railroad
Portland, Or
Union Pacific
Dalles
Northern
Southern Pacific
Alexandria
Minn
Nelson
J. F. Mullany
W. A. McKey
Roche
Calendar and holiday excursion rates offered by Chicago and North Western
The Chicago and North Western Railway issues an attractive 1893 calendar mailed free with a two cent stamp. It advertises low holiday rates for December 24 25 26 31 1892 and January 1 2 1893 with excursion tickets at favorable prices through C and N W Railway agents.
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Chicago & Northwestern Ra Y
W. A. Thrall
G. P
T. Caine
Chicago & North-Western R'y Co
Holiday Fare Round Trip Offer by Burlington Northern
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway announces a special one fare round trip for the holidays on all line stations. Tickets on sale December 24 25 26 and 31 1892 and January 1 2 1893 valid for return until January 3 1893. Inquiries to ticket agents or J E Hanneman General Ticket and Passenger Agent.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Famine Aid Sought in Russia as Tula Sufferers Strain
Count Bo brinsky, marshal of the court, appeals for aid for famine victims in Tula province. An estimated 173000 people depend on outside relief as crops fail and government aid proves insufficient. Farmers face ruin while the rich grow poorer and peasants burn hut roofs for fuel.
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Russia
St. Perrespurg
Bobrinsky
Tula
Carriage Collision Claims Ed Fink in Northfield
Ed Fink, 28, unmarried, was killed instantly when struck by a train on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line while crossing the tracks in a carriage. The wreckage scattered, the horse nearby uninjured, and a passerby later found the body in Northfield on December 27.
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Northfield
Minn
Ed Fink
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Sheriff Receives Confession After Shooting Brother in Ind
Shelbyville report states Low Law of Marietta surrendered to the sheriff claiming he shot his brother Frank after warning that he would kill him if he continued abusing their mother. The bullet struck the groin and is likely fatal.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Low Law
James Law
Marietta
Frank
Rough North Atlantic Crossing on Saab Arrives at Quarantine
New York harbor quarantine reports the steamship Saab from Bremen reaching port after a very rough voyage. Captain Rinck says the trip was among the roughest he ever endured as passengers stayed under deck throughout the voyage.
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New York
Saab
Bremen
Rinck
Pears Soap Promises Clear Skin and Health Benefits
The passage extols Pears soap as all natural with no alkali and claims it leaves the skin open and clear. It asserts skin health surpasses doctors and notes the soap is widely sold, especially by druggists, and used by many.
Attacks on Satolli Stir Church Progress Claims
In St Louis on December 28 the paper accuses Church Progress of igniting attacks on Mgr Satolli by denying his authority and labeling his words as private. Jesuit ties at St Louis University are blamed, though a St Louis researcher denies involvement and points to Mr Pallen. In Kansas City a suit seeks $2.50 penalties for 14 271 nonvoters from last spring, aiming to collect $45 577.50 from delinquent citizens including bankers and property owners.
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Satolli
Church Progress
St. Louis
Mgr
Father Phelan
Jesuits
St. Louis University
Sato
Mr. Pallen
Kansas City
Roselle
B. T. Whipple
Train Collision Near Des Moines Injures Michigan Man
A passenger train on the Chicago and Great Western railroad collided with a freight train near Des Maines Iowa. James Bolen of Kalamazoo Michigan was seriously hurt while other passengers and crew escaped with bruises.
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Des Maines
Chicago and Great Western Railroad
Here
James Bolen
Kalamazoo
Mich
California ward seeks fruit growing sites and cheap travel
Thousands seek guidance on where to raise fruit in California and how to travel cheaply and comfortably. For full information contact California Bureau of Information, Lock Box 357, 4 RR ids, Iowa 21-92.
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California Ward
California Bureau of Information
Syrup of Figs adclaims universal remedy
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a cleansing, tastily pleasing remedy for kidneys liver and bowels. It promises quick action, gentle effects, and relief from colds fevers constipation. Sold in 50c and 1 bottles by leading druggists with prep availability if not on hand. California Fig Syrup Co lists San Francisco Louisville and New York offices.
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California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Wisville
New York
W.C
Buried Gold Legends Near Cowskin River Mouth
A long standing Indian tale from Texas reports Spanish treasure hidden at the mouth of the Cowskin River in the Indian Territory. Two large kettles of gold and other valuables were allegedly buried there after a clash with the Osage, with stories retold by Shawnee travelers and an elder, Isaac Warreral, now in his 70s. The main dispute centers on which river bank houses the treasure.
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Wakin River
Pants
Tex
Cowskin River
Indian Territory
Joe White
Cowskin
Isaac Warrueral
Mexican Revolutionist Clash Near Camargo
About 200 revolutionists operate in Tamaulipas Guerrero region as Mexican soldiers retreat toward Camargo after a battle. Reinforcements ordered. several soldiers reported wounded amid ongoing fighting.
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New Nugrapa
Mex
Guerrero
Tamaulips
Camargo
United States
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Henry Ott
Mustang Bill
Newcastle
Wyo
H. E. Basham
McKinney
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Cleveland
J.C. Ayer
Hood
Free
J. E. Hanneman
Gen’ Tkt
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Imogen
UNITE
South Dakota
Huronite
Chicago
St. Paul
Sioux City
Antio
Shannon & Longstaff
Huron
General Land Office
Washington
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Fann
Central Railroad of
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Tinsar
Liberty Street
John Mason
Children Cry For
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