Indoor bicycle king challenges world for $500 stake
Jay Eaton of New York, famed indoor bicycle king, issues a worldwide challenge offering $500 to any rider who accepts on terms to be set by Eaton and backers. The wager includes multiple race formats from one to five miles with various heats and pacing options, inviting elite riders like Lehr and Cooper to compete. Curtis ck of Anaheim endorses Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, praising its effectiveness. J W Phillips of 12 West Eighth St promotes the remedy and mineral water.
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Bt Louis
Jay Eaton
New York
Tam
Lehr
Cooper
Bald
Talore
Michael
Bay
Chalitnes
Chai
Chamberlain
Curtis Ck
Anaheim
California
Catarrh of the Stomach Promises Simple Cure
Local column touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, non patent remedy for catarrh of the stomach. It claims postmeal tablets aid digestion, appetite, and reduce symptoms like sour belching, gas, and discomfort. Testimonial from a Dearborn Street writer credits relief after one box.
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Harlinnen
Booker
Dearborn St
Saeaeo
Emily
Stuart
Meath
Tittle Book
Mountain Wreck Kills Engineer and Fireman in Colfax
A westbound Pacific Express No. 2 derailed near Colfax California. Engineer Hackett and Fireman P Brown were killed and several others badly hurt including Engineer Drews and Fireman Lightner. The boiler exploded, and the mail car burned after the wreck.
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Colfax
Cel
Central Pacific
Brennan
Mackett
Hackett
P. Brown
Lightner
Drews
A. HL. Stevens
State Library Rooms Delayed Awaiting Budget Approval
The executive council deems replacement of worn shelving essential but funds for modern iron shelving hinge on a $25,000 appropriation. With scant revenue and prior assembly inaction, council members favor pausing work to avoid finishing a half empty room with inadequate shelves.
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Executive Council
Ties Up 2 000 000 Judge Tuleys Action on Garbage Law
Chicago judge grants a temporary injunction blocking parts of the five year garbage contract law. Judge Tuley reasons the expenditure limit would be exceeded and the injunction may hold up a 2 million dollar program until the current city administration ends.
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Tuley
Chicago
Tyler
Circuit Court
Irrigation Opposed by Natives Near Albuquerque
Surveyors for a 30 mile lowline irrigation canal from Albuquerque to San Felipe were halted by about 209 native residents opposing the project. The group gathered for miles, workers retreated after ten surveyors were put at risk. A temporary injunction was granted to stop hindrance and a hearing set for January 25 to decide on a possible permanent order.
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Albuquerque
N. M
San Felipe
Jud, Crompacker
Eer
Drowned While Baptizing In Tennessee Creek
Bee W Va Jan 19 Henry Keck drowned in Ten Mire Creek during baptism preparatory to full church membership. Rev J Enoch led a lengthy ceremony with 12 converts. spectators watched from creek banks as Mrs Keck slipped falling atop the minister. Keck died. Mrs Keck died after rescue attempts.
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Bee W. Va
Henry Keck
Baptist Church
Joch
Enoch
Keck
Villain Still Pursued
Valley View Ky Jan 18 General Clay's young wife Dora returns from Mia Kelly's home after an attempted elopement with Willy Bryant. Onlookers note open affection as Dora's brothers threaten to retaliate, while villagers fear violence and a planned pursuit.
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Valley View
Clay
Dora
Elter
Mia Kelly
Whitwhall
Valley View Pontotiee
Willy Mryant
Wilhee Nisantionn
Mra
le Fredy
Kelly
Snubbed Ambassador White Cites Court Etiquette Rift
Berlin January 19 An American ambassador lacking court influence irritates the imperial court as Count Eulenburg issues a sharp notification in the Imperial Gazette. The edict orders all gentlemen and ladies of the court to observe etiquette toward foreign ambassadors and their wives, with emphasis on honoring the U S diplomat and his wife.
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Berlin
America
Samoa
Hawaii
Mauti
Imperial Court
Count Eulenbure
Imperial
United States of America
Philadelphia Health Board Reports 489 Deaths in Week
Philadelphia reports 489 deaths for the week ending noon today, 11 more than last week and 21 fewer than the same period last year. Typhoid increases contribute to mortality with 17 deaths. 201 new cases across districts, 149 of the dead under age five.
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Philadelphia
Resistration Bureau
Board of Health
Queen Lils Book Track: Grievances and Praise for Cleveland
Liliuokalani’s Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen will be issued soon. The book defends her and Kalakaua’s administrations and argues for restoration to the throne. It claims 40,000 of her people versus 3,000 Americans on the islands and praises Cleveland’s ability.
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Queen Lil
Cleveland
Roston
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Hatwaii
Merly
Kalagaus
Colboy
McKinley
Honolulu
Millionaire Simmons Kills Bookkeeper in St Louis Street Shooting
Charles F. Simmons, famed president of Simmons Patent Medicine, shot and killed Emil Davidson, a Trust Co. bookkeeper, on Cardinal Avenue near Olive Street at 11:35 PM. He claimed Davidson attacked his daughter and said he avenged the wrong done her. Simmons, 3rd deadly affray, was arrested.
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St. Louis
Charles F. Simmons
Simmons Patent Medicine Company
Emil Davidson
St. Louis ‘Trust Company
Cardinal Avenue
Olive Street
Simmons
Davidson
Capt
Hoyd
Thiridwon
de. Simmons
Mississppi
McBrain
Edison to mine gold in New Mexico fields
Thomas Alva Edison has taken a strong interest in South Santa Fe county gold deposits. He plans to build a plant modeled on his iron extraction device to recover gold from low grade ores. Edison joins a syndicate of New York and London financiers leasing the Ortiz mine for 16 years with a possible purchase at 1,500 dollars after expiration, with associates S G Burn and James W Perry involved.
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New Mexico
Banta Fe
N. M
Thomas AL Bilson
Santa Fe
New Jurkey
New York
Sants Pe
London
Ortiz
Mr. Edison
8. G. Burn
James W. Perry
New York City
Local court actions and town updates from the district
Dave Gleason begins divorce proceedings against Arthur Gleason in district court. Otto Heisehidt, two, died Monday near the city. Julia Whitmer resigns as US marshal stenographer. J. E. Brown appointed as replacement. Warren M. Crabs recovering but unable to manage business yet. County Attorney Jetmore wins district court case against Wo. Bagsbee for assault with a knife against Arthur Henderson. Ex-Governor Osborn back from Washington and skeptical about a new federal district in Kansas. President opposes the economy bill per congress. Huckwheat Flour promoted by J. H. Heller at 227 Kansas avenue.
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Dave Gleason
Arthur Gleason
Otto Heisehidt
Hie Parente Ton Miltes
Julia Whitmer
United States Marshal’s Office
Marshal Sterne
J. E. Brown
Warren M. Crabs
Jetmore
Wo. Bagsbee
Arthur Henderson
Deln
Bagsbee
Tery
Thomas Osborn
Washington
Kansas
Congress
Chester J Long J F P Greenlee Seek Kansas Seat
Hutchinson figures discuss 1890 freight regulation work by Chester J Long and Jerr y Simpson. Rumors of a GOP nomination for Long and Populist renomination for Simpson surface as Aberola politics and Reno county views shift with candidates including Stanley Hood and Billy Edwards. Greenlee travels to St Joe on vacema.
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J. F P. Greenlee
Hutchinson
Kansas
Kanade
J. Long
Jerry Simpson
Long
Simpson
Lone
Rts
Aber Pola
Patscondita
Aety
Reno County
Stanley
Wichita
Major Hood
Billy Edwards
Greenlce
St. Joe
Wild rose buds fed Yukon travelers in Idaho tale
In an Idaho tale from Seattle dated January 19, William H. Chambers and Edward H. Pound recall their Yukon trek via Dalton trail. They described foraging wild rose buds for nourishment, praising the edible seeds and meaty filling as a plausible aid when food was scarce on the long journey southward.
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Seattle
William HH
Chambers
Coeur di Alphe
Idaho
Edward H. Pound
Spokane
Yukon Country
Dalton
Cariboo
Blanco Will Resign and Cuban Rebellions Reported
A Havana dispatch notes General Brisco to return soon amid alarm in Havana. Insurgents attack towns near Havena and Geedette, with Spanish forces dispatched. Several autonomy emissaries captured and executed. Battles unfold at Juaragua and Guadelajara area as insurgent activity intensifies.
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Thicas
Key West
Fla
Havana
Brisco
Cano
Havena
Sant Chura Ince
Geedette
Lomas Blahess
Jaroco
Viivaba Provinee
Aaa
Omy
Much Las
A Bad Cough Cured by Chamberlains Remedy
An elderly woman near Arno Tennessee named Mrs Sally Pennington suffered a long coughing spell. After one small bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy she slept better at night. After three bottles the cough disappeared. Also mentions free samples and photographs at 613 Kansas Avenue.
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Sally Pennington
E. EK. Smith
Son
Arno
Tenn
Leonard
Kansas
The Party Whip Was All That Stood For Cuban Recognition
Washington June 1 Cuban recognition debate in the House stirred strong passions as De Armond urged a procedural override to attach a Cuban belligerency rider to the diplomatic bill. Republican leaders steered to preserve order while Democrats and a lone Fleming of Georgia joined in a high tension appeal. The chamber faced a tense scene with calls to act against inaction and warnings from Colson that delay would end the party’s power as Republicans fought to maintain procedural control and avoid thwarting Cuban independence.
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Cubds
House
Senate
de Armond
Tiley
Dingley
Corson
Rep
Tr Fleming
Inks O&th
Ruben
Me. Kelley
Dtr
Nero
Rome
Mantead
Spain
Hepburn
Ehalr
Udl
Gotan
House of the
Thorah
Colson
Derlarins
Ate Hirt
Senator Morgan on Hawaiian annexation and possible war
Washington January 1 9 The Senate spent the executive session hearing Senator Morgan on annexing the Hawaiian Islands Morgan warned that failing to seize the opportunity could trigger war within ten weeks He suggested European expansion in Asia limits the United States from declining annexation Tabier Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised with claims of instant relief and cure for piles Tubes 50.
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Washington
Senator Morgan
Senate
Hawaiian Islands
Morgan
United States
Asia
Tabier
Sudermann Play “John the Baptist” At Deutsches Theater
Retin Jan reports Sudermann's play John the Baptist produced at the Deutsches theater in Germany drawing much interest. Authorities briefly banned content, intercession trimmed Provocation, and Lodky tickets sold. Crowds filled the venue but reception was cool with unconvincing dialogue and unimpressive imagery. The production aligned with Dresden and Stubielurt runs.
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Sudermann
Germany
Retin
Jan
Johm the Baptist
Deutsches Theater
Like Russian Thistle Solutions Found by Denver Farmer
Denver reports a farmer named Fulcher near Julesburg claims a method to control Russian thistle. He suggests cutting the weed after mowing to form stacks for cattle to feed on through winter, noting cattle fatten well on the plant. The plan centers on raking wilting plants into piles and feeding them as hay or fodder.
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Denver
Jan
Fulcher
Julesbure
Mp Fulcher
Amps Released Amid Unclear Legal Action
Ambs release follows habeas corpus proceedings involving Anguet Armbe, a St. Joe broker, who faced a warrant not specifying the charge. Judge Fitterati denied the request, and Amps attempted to avoid re-arrest by stating intentions to travel to St. Joe on the first train and disclose details.
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St. Touts
Anguet TR Armbe
St. Joe
Judee Fitterati
Ihe
Amps
Tinckelf
Flour for China Utah Millers Find Market in Flowery Kingdom
Utah millers ship a large flour cargo to China with plans for steady monthly exports. The firm secured favorable rate terms of US cents per 100 pounds and anticipates about 80,000 sacks monthly after the initial shipment.
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Utah
Logan
Dish
Tagan Millérs
Thong Koung
China
Utah Millet
Grain Coffee Fraud Strikes Grocers With Imitation Blend
A confusing notice warns that a fake coffee substitute labeled GRAIN harms drinkers. It claims four classes of people are injured by the product, with the tainted mix sold in packets priced at 1 shilling 10 pence to 2 shillings and 6 pence. The ad urges consumers to demand GRAIN.
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Snail E Grocers
Deiek
Jeneene Benef
Morrow's Kidneyoids Promised Cure for Kidney Troubles
An 19th century patent medicine tale touts Morrow's Kidneyoids by John Morros of Springfield Creek. It claims the remedy cures kidney disorders by purifying blood and restoring function, alleging broad world gratitude and easy availability through local dealers.
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Hae Tong
John Morros
Springfeld
Morrow
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