Senate Routine Business Passes as House Debates River Bill
Washington May 4 routine Senate business dominated the session with most measures sent to the House for concurrence. The river and harbor bill drew focus in the House amid a clash over the sugar trust and a pension bill delay. Adjournment came after Blanchard explained the river bill costing 21 million while its 1890 predecessor cost 25 million.
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Southern Baptist Convention Opens in Atlanta Today
The Southern Baptist convention met in Trinity church Atlanta May 6 with about 950 delegates and roughly 2000 attendees. Judge Haralson of Alabama was elected president with vice presidents Joshua Levering Gov Northen and others. Mission reports praised growth in home and foreign fields, Sunday schools, and a record campaign showing significant funds and converts. The second day featured missionary meetings, notable addresses, and a surprise $8,000 gift from Joshua Levering for the cause.
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Electric Bitters Highlight Lead in Pure Medicinal Tonic Trade
The advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as the leading pure medicinal tonic for stomach liver and kidney ailments. It claims to cure sick headache indigestion and malaria and offers a refund if not satisfied. Price is per bottle and sales are widespread.
Opera House planned by city press praises modern design
An opera house is approved for construction at the southwest corner of West Martin and South Salisbury streets with a 1150 seating capacity, three stories plus basement, fine brick facades, and electric and gas lighting. The design by architect A G Bauer features a large stage, proscenium opening, balcony, and multiple rooms on two floors, including a manager’s office, ticketing area, parlors, and club room.
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Alliance conference adjourns amid harmony call in Alabama
May 4 in Binningham Alabama the Southern Alliance conference adjourned after a split over politics. A nine member committee led by McDowell and W Macune drafted an address urging harmony and devotion to principles while avoiding political action. Secret orders allegedly instructed alliance voters to influence Democratic primaries, prompting Democratic fears of third party manipulation. Also notes a Raleigh union paper shipment issue and a claim for Backlen’s Arnica Salve.
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United States
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Ohio
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St Louis
Sizable Cortland Woman Credits Hood's Sarsaparilla
A Cortland New York woman, long a carpenter and wilder, recounts severe health collapse with hemorrhages and ulcers. After beginning Hood's Sarsaparilla at her mother's urging, her condition improved significantly within days and she soon could sit up, praising the tonic for her recovery.
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Ely's Cream Basin Cures Chronic Cat Ailment Trial
A Boston reader from Weelward Avenue testifies that after long suffering from a cat related ailment and trying many remedies, Ely's Cream Basin completely cured them, praising its effectiveness and offering a personal endorsement.
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Ayer's Extract of Sarsaparilia Promoted For Spring Blood Cleansing
A reader from Pawtucket praises Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh relief and claims a new vitality after using it, while noting a revivifying of mature's latent curses each spring and recommending this popular remedy. the text also endorses Ayer's Extract of Sarsaparilla as the best blood cleansing option.
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