Temperance and politics mix in Vermont tale
A Vermont county town funeral scene unfolds as a traveler recalls Stephen, a generous yet temperate man, forced by his temper to ruin his family and leave them in poverty. The piece then surveys temperance legislation across states, noting rising public pressure, prohibitory and repressive laws, and the shift toward effective measures amid growing reform.
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Vermont
Stephen
Palling
Uraervis
Bradder
Jong
Sodong Aa Temporanes
Temporanea
New York
Zindune
Leset
Charles L. Thompson
Closing Down the Chicago Union Works and Mortality Haze
Telegraph notes chaotic shutdown of Chicago union shop amid debts and labor strife. Key figures discuss temporary suspension, asset seizure risks, and possible action plans as creditors press for payment. A separate report recounts a fatal driving accident in Quincy and a bank scandal involving Fremlay Merriman, highlighting financial strain in Illinois industry.
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Chicago
Waserdon
Mita Nurg
Moreet Salerte Company
Willy Milling
Ulllee
PiceNt
Beast
Ingiis
Ruth
Angus
Destruction at Water Depot A Passenger Found Dead
A railway car incident near Logansport Indiana ends with a passenger dead after a struggle to enter a door. The conductor reports the man tried to force entry to steal valuables while the car moved toward a depot. A feathered pouch held clues. the deceased was 35, weighing 180 pounds, wearing a fine suit.
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Nowomy
Ind
Pebenary
Pitsburg
Clueluund
Doula Pathoyd Ilue Hure
Geaterilay de Hyaverd
Logansport
Walten
Sentas
Albough & Company
Crdmore
Carmel
Ad Baughan
Katewige
New Castle
Obbry
Varor
George Yauchbyy
Wayward child case details emerge in local court
February 26 daily note describes a young girl living with her mother entering a home, claiming existence with luxury. She faced a judge after social and familial tensions, with witness Mrs Mayher testifying about abandonment and her own home life and hospital admission following the trial proceedings.
Embezzlement Charge Arises From County Teacher
An Buibezsling School Learner Decater ILE February 3 taunties EB Lane a county teacher formerly of Browning Mo was brought here from Quincy on a warrant charging embezzlement. A watch and money were involved in Austin Township as the suspect fled with funds. The case details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Etrnage
Petruary
Buibezsling
Decater
Ile
Tauties EB. Lane
Browning
Quincy
Apady
Austin
The Famous Qarsamen Race Debacle In May
A garbled report from February mentions Dennly Mogan depositing $200 with Charles E. Davies in Chicago for a $1 000 match bee Leen Phutstead and Haniun on a three mile course with a glide. It notes race plans for May at club venues and references various financial and legal disputes, with confusion over whisky sales and saloon controls.
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Qarsamen
Ciicace
Dennly Mogan Hua
Charles E. Davies
Chicago
Leen Phutstead
Haniun
Cantsa Ie Uliniyees Ui
Fragmentary dispatch on Frontier movements and finances
A garbled report details military movements from Port Miley to a western frontier post, with references to the department of the mids, Major General, and Pinkerton's Agency. It notes treasury tallies covering October 1, 1880 to January 31, 1881 and a cash deficit of 273,000. The governor’s message discusses rewards and revenue handling, with a call to action for House passage of a treasury proposal.
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Wangas Cery
Department of the Mids
Port Miley
Raslu Fort Len
Dope
Pelea
Okighouti
Port Rone
Walden Tiabone
Hklubowa
Uikibera
Sayt Payne
Leyla Fatuse
Ihe Vrlietpal
Vincent Ant
Pinkerton
Hay
Cai
Loge Falatyise
Kepresen Tative Suu
Seligy
Washington News on Tariff and Indian Affairs in February
The report covers House debate on the river and water bill and plate glass duties, Secretary Chandler's firm stance against subversion, and a Senate Post Office Committee move on second class mail rates. It also notes President Pro Tempore Selwood of Missouri troubles, Teller urging action on Indian affairs, and interior efforts to regulate trade and weapons.
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Wasinscros
TD C
Emst
Louis
Louisville
New Albany
Richie
Wassoros
I. c
Rlver
Republicas
Senate
Washington
Senate Post-otilee Committee
Appropriations
Jandtian
Paine
Waguinetos
OU. C
Bebrnary
Teller
Inilian Attates
Fae Yaders
Payne
Fragmented 19th century political chat and Colorado anecdote
A garbled report covers political maneuvering in St Louis and Washington. It mentions withdrawals of funds, Senate committees, and the interplay between McLean, Melenn, and Beautur Rovlell, plus a Colorado election anecdote involving Tate Bowen and Governor Tabor and a long versus short term arrangement.
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Watuxoton
McLean
Sizeuy
St. Lowis
Senate
Cockral
Phivy
Wasapsatoy
D. Co
Pebraargh
Yulifeanne
Tubdr
Colorade
Colorado
Tate Bowen
Wnd
Tabor
Bowen
Buiven
Bowell Banduil Iubby
Dilla
Lalor
Bern
Blizzard Weather Destroys Town Structures in Midwest
A fierce winter storm sweeps across the region causing widespread damage in Topeka Kansas City and surrounding towns. Winds tear roofs and litter streets as heavy snow and sleet fall with thunder and lightning. Flooding threatens cattle areas while outdoor work halts in Joplin and nearby locales. Authorities warn of possible further disruption as streams swell and roads remain hazardous.
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Topeka
Konisia
Ave Ture
Patent Medicine Man Arrested in New Yorks
Patent medicine dealer Blood was arrested for selling medicines without proper Internal Revenue stamps. He faces a potential five figure federal suit and a 4500,000 bond. Blood operates offices in multiple cities and promotes his products through paid publications.
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New Yorks
Webroday
de. Chua
J. Blvod
Internal Revenue
Blood
Ball
Naval Academy discipline update and absences noted
February 8 report states no new major incidents at the Naval Academy. Top class members did not participate in celebrations and cadets who swore did not report for duty, resulting in usual privileges being withheld by Lavo Dern.
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Naval Academy
Subordinaton
Dot
Lavo Dern
Amy Frien
Foyik
Anid
Feats of Old People Chronicle Oddities
A fragmentary historical note from a York county source recounts aging individuals performing remarkable feats. It mentions Mrs Bunlap, McGuire Weed, and Henry Gleason, describing cotton picking, daily riding, and other tasks amid a quirky dialogue about weather and aging abilities.
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Henry Gleason
Pleprepont
St. Lawrence County
Chirisault
Claiborne
Kelston
Sally Koulston
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