Senate OKs 100000 DC aid for Grand Army encampment
The Senate passed the District of Columbia appropriation bill including a 100000 grant for sustenance and quarters for the Grand Army encampment. Debates praised old soldiers while critics urged limiting federal burden and shifting costs to Washington residents.
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Senate
District of Columbia
Paddock
Nebraska
Washington
Lincoln
Frye
Hawley
Connecticut
Ublic
Washim
Congressmen Brookshire Gantz Explain Hiring of Hersey
In Washington April testimony before the pension investigation committee, Rep Brookshire of Indiana and Rep Gantz of Ohio explained hiring Hersey to handle pension claims. Brookshire said Hersey was paid monthly, then reduced, with caution against abuse of privilege and no compensation from soldiers. the soldiers approved his work. Mrs Catherine Jones of Easton Pa dies after blood poisoning from a hen pinching her finger. age 48.
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Wasuhtnatos
Raum
Special Pension Investigating Committee of the House
R. Hersey
Pension Office
Brookshire
Indiana
Gantz
Oho
Hersey
Mr Brookshire
Eastox
Catherine Jones
Thomas O Jones
Bangor
Jones
A Family Skeleton The Story of a Murder
Seventeen years after farmer Richard Vaughn died near GosueEn a family dispute over heirs ends with long hidden murder tale. Victoria and Samantha vanished after disputes over the estate and later surfaced in Indiana and at Athens Ohio asylum where Samantha claimed their mother killed Samantha and hid the body. Authorities anticipate new discoveries as searches continue.
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GosueEn
Richard Vaughn
Victoria
Indiana
Samantha
Athens O
Samanths
Relace
Hebrew Dedicate New West Virginia Church
Fragmentary report notes a Hebrew congregation dedicating a new church in West Virginia on April 9. The text references a sermon by Dr who leads the event and mentions Wheel as part of the scene. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
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West ‘Virginia
Woerussa
Wheelsermon
Express and Freight Trains Collide on Steep Summit Grade
Mr. Vernon Ohio April 9 One of the worst wrecks on the Cleveland Akron and Columbus line occurred twenty three miles east at Summit a steep grade Freight train No 24 west aided by a pusher and a flagman failed to hold No 8 east express allowing collision in which about a dozen passengers were hurt Seriously injured were T B Reed engineer of No 3 Mrs Jonathan Upton Mrs W H Latt W L Koch H Irwin S L Nearing Six box cars were destroyed and over many hours needed to clear the track
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Cleveland, Akron and Columbus
T. B. Reed
No. 3
Srenes
Jonathan Upton
Black Creek
W. H. Latt
Columbius
W L. Koch
Millersburg
H. Irwin
Esterville
S. L. Nearing
Danville
Ballot errors spark conflict over Ohio election seats
East Liverpool reports cite Australian style ballots with printing errors. County election board in New Lisbon produced tickets listing wrong names and miswritten offices. Brindley declared mislisted as Brindley. no votes cast for John Brindley, jeopardizing his seat. A street commissioner misprint leaves city commissioner position vacant upon term end.
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East LiverPool
County Election Board
New Lisbon
Brindley
John Brindley
Marriage or Death Desperate Courting Ends in Tragedy
Widower Daniel McDaniel, 40, killed Nannie Hays in Hang ing Rock after a rejected marriage plea. He demanded they marry, attacked with a hatchet and razor, inflicting fatal head and neck wounds before dying beside her.
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Daniel McDaniels
Nannie Hays
Hanging Rock
McDaniels
Lronton
Family living like wolves found near Jackson Lake
At Jackson's Lake, sixteen miles south of Waco, a tent made of an old quilt housed a mother and four children living on cornmeal mush fish and frogs. The mother Mrs Murphy said her husband left three months ago and told her to stay until he returned. The children were wild and in ragged clothing, and the family was brought to town for care.
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Waco
Jackson's Lake
Here
Harness makers strike widens in Cincinnati
Cincinnati April 9 The harness makers strike remains firm after a fort night with about 300 workers out and production halted. Reports say bosses have an agreement not to yield and have arranged for outside labor and police protection. The national union backs the strikers and they are financially solid.
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Cincinnati
National Union
Murder in Uruguay Ends Family Tragedy and Theft Suspect
In Montevideo near Guadaloupe an Italian named Traversi his wife and three children were found slain with dagger wounds. The eldest daughter is 22. The murderers are unknown but believed to be acquaintances. Traversi had just earned 1000 from crop sales and the money is missing.
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Uruguay
Guadaloupe
Traversi
Massachusetts Democrats Rally at Tremont Temple
At the Massachusetts state convention in Boston delegates were chosen for Chicago with 824 ta yers and 23 cities represented by 1951 delegates. Edward Avery was unanimously named permanent chairman as the party backed Cleveland and Hill with cheers and some hisses.
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National Coalition
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Patrick A Collins
Eeton
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Clinton
Albert C Houghton
North Adams
John FE. Russell
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Patrek
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Fall Ris
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Braintree
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Albert
Houghton
New York Trade Review Reports General Business Uptick
The Dun and Bradstreet weekly review notes broad improvement in business across many regions with slackness only in a few areas. Cotton prices remain low in the South while iron production excess leads to a company failure and furnace closures.
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New York
Weekly Review of Trade
Chicago
St Paul
Brisk
Minneapolis
St Louis
Kansas City
Louisville
Memphis
Savannah
Man Found Sane in Lunacy Inquest Over Cleveland Case
The inquest of lunacy on Jacob Better of Cleveland, indicted for perjury in the Maxwell case, found him sane. He is to be sent to the Cleveland asylum rather than the penitentiary.
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Jacob Better
Cleveland
Maxwell
Cleveland Asylum
Whitman estate charity and Prohibition plans noted
The article references Walt Whitman’s estate funds to preserve a house and aid relatives, plus a Prohibition county committee call for a convention and delegate movement. It also notes a maritime disaster involving the Erato with fifteen aboard and health tips promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla and Ely’s products.
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Walt Whitmann
Edward
Whitmans Howe
Local Resident Credits Swamp Root for Curing Dyspepsia
Greensboro resident John McPhilla recalls 29 years of dyspepsia with liver and kidney problems. He reports relief after using Kilmer’s Swamp Root and urges others to try Simmons Liver Regulator. The letter cites August 30 as the incident date and notes the patient’s improved appetite and health.
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Greensboro
John M’hilppa
Kilmer
Zimmerman
Sulphur Hitters and Dr Pierce's Favorite Restore Health
An array of health claims notes Sulphur Hitters as a reliable remedy made from roots and herbs. Dr Pierce's Favorite is touted for revitalizing women and workers, promoting sleep, reducing despondency and restoring appetite. British Guiana gold output cited.
Feuds Moonshiners Flourish in Kinoxville Territory
April reports chronicle violent feuds over moonshining in Kinoxville region. Murphy tried to elope with Midland’s daughter. Midland killed later by a gunman. Mrs Moss fatally injured and her husband crippled. Bailey shot. Coroner delays inquest amid high tension. Area encircles four counties with a rural graveyard and a border fence to bar both blacks and revenue officers, leading to disappearances of colored men crossing in.
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Jn Eaigion
Kinoxville
J. Murphy
Frank Midland
Midland
Murphy
Dave Moss
George Bailey
Tyeresee
Tern Kentucky
Earry Turner
Vermont maple season ends in disaster for farmers
Vermont faces a ruined season with only about a quarter of an average maple crop. If this holds, farmers face an estimated loss of about 1 million dollars. The report notes weather failure and widespread impact across the state.
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Moxroguire
Vermont
Guaranteed Cure for Coughs and Lung Troubles Abridged
Advertised druggist offers Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs with money back guarantee if no relief after a fair trial. Free bottle offer at Laubach Boyd’s Drug Store. large size priced at 31 6 2.
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Dr. King
Dr King
Laubach
Boyds Ding
Electric Litters Promoted as Cure All Medicine
An early patent medicine claim extols Electric Litters as the best pure tonic for stomach and kidney ailments. It promises to cure sick headaches indigestion constipation and malaria, with a money back guarantee. sold by Laubach A Boyd at a stated price per bottle.
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Moe
Carter
Dstaniate Aveny Abato
Sant
Carter Medicine CO
New York
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Buckien's Armica Salve Advertisement
Buckien's Armica Salve promises to cure bruises cuts rheum and fever sores and skin eruptions with money-back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Laubach & Lloyd, Druggists. Price 25 cents per box.
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Laubach & Ioyd
Medical Fantasies and Patent Tips in a Fragmented Ad List
A jumble of older elixirs and remedies claims cure for piles and dyspepsia. It praises Allens Discovery for piles and Sulphur Fiitters as reliable, while promoting Liver Regulator and Lane's Family Medicine. The text mixes testimonials, endorsements, and warnings about worthless medicines.
Cactus Blood Cure Promises Pure Blood in Wooster Ad
An 19th century claim touts Cactus Blood Cure as superior to sarsaparilla, purifying blood and toning the body. It factory-trades appetite, treats dyspepsia, constipation, headaches, and regulates liver and kidneys. Promises cure for pimples eczema ulcers abscesses scrofula and blood poisoning. Sold by Laubach and Boyd in Wooster Ohio.
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Laubach & Boyd
Wooster
Ohio
Mother Gray's Sweet Worm Powders Sold Nationwide
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Worm Powders as the trusted worm remedy from a New York Children's Home nurse. It claims to cure fretful children by destroying worms and restoring health, priced at 25 cents. The note also mentions Behring Sea schooner seizures as a distant comparison.
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Mother Gray
New York
Behring Sea
Triple tragedy in Ohio Town Leaves Three Wounded
April 9 report details a shooting at John McCurdy’s house on Meyers avenue. John McCurdy his wife and Lew Waltenbaugh were found wounded with multiple gunshot injuries. The suspect apa allegedly shot his wife over alleged infidelity then killed himself.
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John McCurdy
Meyers Avenue
McCurdy
Lew Waltenbaugh
Apa
Waltenbaugh
Dr Vierce’s Pleasant Pellets Offer Quiet Relief
A humorous tale contrasts a small man and a six footer after a streetcar footstep. The ad extols Dr Vierce’s Pleasant Pellets for sick headache biliousness constipation and dyspepsia. Money back if not satisfactory.
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New York
Dr. Vierce
Otto's Cure Proclaimed Most Potent German Remedy
Free distributions by druggists across the country claim Otto's Cure cures consumption asthma bronchitis and lung diseases. Thousands of bottles are handed out to prove its curative qualities with samples free and large bottles priced at 50 cents. Laubach and Boyd are selling the remedy locally.
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Fanny
Laubach & Boyd
Otto
Gale
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