The Czars Methods and an American Travel Tale
Washington letters recount an Indianapolis Journal correspondent and Curtin of Pennsylvania describing Russian oppression under the czar. A tale of a wealthy American who refused to bow when the czar passed and faced a political rebuke from the foreign office, illustrating fear and rigidity in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Post Office
Washington
Indianapolis Journal
Riel
Northwest
Representative Curtin
Pennsylvania
Gov. Curtin
Russia
Littledhanbe
United States
St.Petersburg
Foreign Office
Pike
Drifton Miner E. B. Cox Tops U.S. Coal Propriety
E. B. Cox of Drifton Pennsylvania is identified as the nation's largest proprietor of hard coal mines. The declaration highlights Cox's leading position in the U.S. coal industry based on ownership and scale of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Cox
Drifton
Tricks on the Tracks Dangers from which Engineers Save the Public
The Railway Review notes safety depends on engineers who face rival sabotage. It cites cases of emery in oiling cans and oil in boilers as deadly pranks. It highlights the Locomotive Engineers' Brotherhood with 17,000 members and a large fund for widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Review
A. 8S
Hampton
Indianapolis
Ind
Warner
T.S. Incoon
Cleveland
Ohio
Locomotive Engineers’ Brotherhood
Arthur
Michigan Central
Grain and feed price report from Minneapolis and Duluth markets
Market prices for wheat, corn, oats, flax, and other staples across Caicaco and Minneapolis Duluth regions. Includes No 2 spring wheat at 79 cents and 68 cents, corn around 44 44.5 cents, eggs at 12 to 13 cents, butter creamery 16 to 20 cents, pork prices near 8.75 to 8.85 dollars, lard around 6.22 to 6.25. Reports also cover hay, bran, shorts, and miscellaneous feeds with regional variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Timothy
Upland
C. DuLuth
Cure by Star Cough Cure Ends San Francisco Man's Cold
Mr. David Netter of 795 Mission Street San Francisco writes that months of severe cold and cough left him hoarse after consulting several physicians. He took Star Cough Cure and felt better after a few doses, and was completely cured after finishing the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Netter
Mission Street
San Francisco
Cal
Death of the Earl of Shaftsbury in London
Lord Shaftebury died in London on the Bistult at an advanced age. Born in 1801, his career spanned parliament and politics, but he is remembered foremost as a philanthropist. He directed his efforts to child welfare from early on, making him a leading figure in England’s benevolent movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Shaftebury
London
Oxford
England
Bell's Corners Riot Over Riel Death Debate
A fair in Bell's Corners erupted into a 160 man brawl as drink fueled disputes over whether Riel should die. Stones flew and many were injured. Sir John MacDonald declined the role of hangman when asked about Riel. Separately, Mile Nevada wed Dr. Raymond Palmer in Paris with English embassy rites and a large, fashionable crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell's Corners
Canada
Riel
Sir John MacDonald
Sir John
Mile Nevada
Paris
Raymond Palmer
Birmingham
Eng
Morvis
Johnson
Everest
Tift
America
Signor Salvini
Lord Tennyson Appeals to Canadians for Memorial Subscription
Lord Tennyson asks Canadians to subscribe to a national memorial fund planned to honor General Gordon. He urges widespread support and notes the project marks a lasting tribute in the era of imperial remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Tennyson
National Memorial
Gen. Gordon
Fighting Over a Coffin Near Edinboro
In Erie County a funeral near Edinboro drew sensational attention when Daniel Elderkin confronted a farm tramp over his dying wife’s coffin. A struggle over the coffin left a child injured as Hodge allegedly attempted murder. Hodge is jailed awaiting arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Edinboro
Daniel Elderkin
Iderkin
Elderkin
Hodge
Fire Destroys Sherman House in Fargo Dakota
A Friday morning blaze gutted the Sherman house hotel in Fargo, Dak with J G Kissner identified as the observer. Losses range 25 000 to 30 000 for the building with 10 000 and 4 000 insured on structure and furniture. guests fled in their underclothes as the fire raged.
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Sherman House
Fargo
Dak
J. G. Kissner
Metor
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute advertised medical marvels
An 18 physician Buffalo institute touts cures for nasal throat lung liver kidney and urinary diseases and other chronic ailments. It claims thousands cured via correspondence and offers an Invalids Guide Book for 10 cents. Also mentions Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and Vanderbilt grain-rate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
America
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N
Health tips and notices from a 19th century paper
A miscellaneous column of health advice and notices including Kidney-Wort claims, Diamond Dyes promotion, obituary of Matthew Sullivan at 105, Perry Davis Pain-Killer endorsement, a new Manchester cotton mill plan, Brown's Iron Bitters testimonial, a Milwaukee Lake Shore Western executives note, Dr. Armstrong endorsement, and a London heiress wealth list offer by Cox Co.
Grand Union Hotel Offers Elite Rooms and Depots Proximity
Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot in New York city advertises 600 elegant rooms from $1 a day. Travelers arriving at the depot save $3 on carriage hire and baggage transfer. Also featured are White Beaver’s Cough Cream claimed as a great lung curative and Pine Cone Liver Oil from Caswell, Hazard & Co. praised as pure and superior to market oils. Juniper Tar Soap from Caswell, Hazard & Co. marketed for chapped noses and skin pimples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Cent
N. Y
Caswell, Hagary & Co
New York
Caswe i
Hazanup & Co
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Czar
Market Report
Earl of
Shaftsbury
Big Blaze
Fargo, Dak
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Eustice of
Freeport
Racine & Mississippi
Vanderbilt Lines
Hawk
Dr. Sage
Crosby
Whitman County
Wash
Coltonaho
Earth
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington, Vt
Matthew Sullivan
New Hampshire
Merrimac
Perry Davis
Manchester
N.H
8. M. McIntosh
Rennville
Minn
Minnesota
Dr. V. McKinley
Milwaukee, Lake Shore Western
Athlophoros
Armstrong
M. D
Chelsea, Mich
Cox & Co
Southampton
Halborn
Cox Co
Drogeiets
Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Jaco
Star
Mark
Iste
Charles A. Vogeler
Bole
Baltimore
Maryland
Potter Drug and Chemical Co
Boston
Maas
J. Stephens
Addr. L. Pond
M.D
Aurora, Kane
Ayotte
Standard Silverware Co
Masa
Glanders
P. McN
Napa City
Wrill & Co
Chicago
White Beaver
Noyes Bros. & Cutler and Ryan Drug Company
St. Paul
R. U
Lorilara
Sui
Brey
Ives
Tremont St
E. 14Th St
Union Sq
Wabash Ave
Victor Dubl
Whiller
Ower
Saebeses A
Bort
Taylor
Ask Rée
Walter Reyes
Atlanta
Nivorce
M.S
Inhe Siganomis Langer
Drs. Whittier
Bey
Mailer Express
ST. Paul, Minn
E ’ Druggist
Chenad
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Zeme
Pen Street
Sohn F. Bradley
Detroit
Mich
EE Bwlet Specifio CO
N.W.N.U
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