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Lincoln mad dog sparks hydrophobia ripple
A mad dog at Lincoln caused six hydrophobia cases including a bog horse and four cattle. The Alton school case is set for trial in Edwards Ville circuit court on April 20. The C and A railroad carried 4000 excursionists to Chicago under a cheap rate. Ottawa plans a $200000 bottle factory backed by Chicago capital. A contract to repaint Belleville courthouse bids ranged from 1200 to 2200. The Girard coal mine fire caused about $1000 damages.
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