Terrible family pistol tragedy reported in Pittsburgh area
A mother in Philadelphia area leaves two young children upstairs while she goes to the kitchen. A pistol discharge injures the girl. the boy, handling a revolver, discharges it, causing further harm. Dispatches note multiple other 19th century incidents including railroad wrecks and political updates.
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New York
van & Peankin
Pitts
E. Hepburn
Penn Avenue
Connecticut Western
Tariffville
Hartford
Moody and Sankey
George McClellan
New Jersey
Trenton
McClellan
Veteran Association of Philadelphia
Antietam
Boston
Davis Brothers & Co
High Street
William Ocids
South Street
Charlies Richardson & Co
Oliver Street
Potts
Ahland
Henry Jones
Hugh Wilson
Walter Cosgrove
Manna Guyer
George Scheber
Samuel Bowles
Springfield
Mass
Republican
Mr. Bowles
Daily Republican
Young Bowles
New York Supreme Court
Erie Railway
Jewett
Bristow
Union League Club Holds Annual Meeting Elects Officers
The Union League Club of New York held its annual meeting electing George Osabot Ward as President and naming new Vice Presidents including William Callen Payers William Orton Peter Cooper J Dows and Theodore Roosevelt. The meeting approved a plan for 7 percent dividend payments to members and adopted the restatement of laws.
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Union League Club
New York
George Osabot Ward
William Callen
William Orton
Peter Cooper
J. Dows
Theodore Roosevelt
Large London Gladiator Show Draws Huge Opening Crowd
A large audience attended the opening day at Agricultura Hall in London for a roman gladiator style combat show staged by Messrs. Banger and To-on yy tang. Nearly 20,000 spectators reportedly sought admission, marking a record crowd for public entertainment on such a scale.
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Agricultura Hall
London
Messrs
Banger
Biege
Pletaa
Bridge Disaster Over Hartford River Sparks Tragic Toll
A Howe truss bridge near Tariffville collapsed under two engines causing a plunge into icy water. Thirteen killed mainly by drowning and about thirty wounded as rescuers from Hartford and Winsted aided survivors. Banquet tributes followed for Mr. Stanley nursing public admiration.
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Farmington River Bridge
Tariffville
Taritfville
Hartford
Winsted
Artford
Fred Hutchins
Engineer Hatch
New Hartford
Cabinet on House floor debate rights a historical proposal
The piece notes a forthcoming presidential recommendation to grant Cabinet members seats on the House floor and rights to participate in debates on department matters. It cites a 1864 65 Pendleton bill allowing secretaries and the attorney general to sit on the floor and answer questions with limited debate, and recalls extensive but inconclusive discussion in Congress.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Representative
George H. Pendleton
Con
Ohio
Secretary of State
Treasury
Secretary of War
Navy
House of Arnt
Ster Sock
House
Qnand
Meanie
Morrill
Vermont
Cox
Chicago Tribune
Stanley Receives King Victor Emmanuel Medal in Rome
A correspondent reports Henry M. Stanley was awarded a gold medal by the late Victor Emmanuel for his African exploration feats. The king wished to present it personally but sent the medal with a letter of praise before death. Carrenti presided as president of the real society and savants of Italy listened to Stanley’s brief thanks.
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Wm. Cobbett
Westminster Hall
William Cobett
D. BR. MacGsregor & Co
Leith
Scotland
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Fennane
McCarthy
Chambers
O'Brien
Davitt
Dublin
Henry M. Stanley
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Paris
London
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France
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Charles McCarthy
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Italy
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Queen
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Victor Emmanuel
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Ing
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Erle Bean
Mille
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Hunder
Dennell
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Thornton
Intriguing Democratic Plot and a Guardian of the South
A detailed Tilden era scheme is outlined by a trusted Democratic source. The plan would have brought a Supreme Court quo warranto challenge to settle the presidential dispute without delay if an extra session and troop withdrawals had not occurred. The narrative blends political theory with a dramatic Virginia roadside encounter and a dramatic medical recovery thread.
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Chicago
Tilden
White House
Thesory
Friends of
New York City
David Dudley Field
Field
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
United States
United States Supreme Court
South Carolina
Louisiana
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Courts
Democratic Party
Deaths in the Old World: Burriel and Ruhmkorff
Two deaths this month in the Old World are noted by cable. Field Marshal A W Burriel, watcher of the Virginine crew, died alongside Aerr Ruhmkorff, inventor of the Ruhmkorff coil whose name endures in electricity studies. Ruhmkorff, born 1803 in Hanover, rose from poverty to run a Paris scientific apparatus factory and perfected the coil that advanced magneto electricity. He died wealthy in reputation though poor in fortune, leaving a legacy to science and education.
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A. W. Burriel
Aerr Ruhmkorff
Ruhmkorff
Ruhmij
Hanover
Paris
Chevalier
Wall
Brigant
Rahnikorff
Chicago Tribune
Meapx Designs Morton Monument Feature
Lasxin G. Meapx has crafted a design for a Morton monument, presenting a new commemorative concept. The plan outlines the monument form, materials, and placement idea intended for public display and historic remembrance.
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Lasxin G. Meapx
Morton
Death of a Civil War veteran ends in suicide in New York
The report recounts the life of a former Imperial Guard officer who fled through Moscow and the Black Sea to Turkey then arrived in New York in 1863. He served in the Seventh Volunteer Regiment and later faced financial ruin and debt. He spoke seven languages, studied at Heidelberg, and died by self harm while facing unpaid bills.
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Harley
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Siberian
Siberia
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New York Tribune
McGarraghan Seeks Reopen of New Idria Mine Claim
William McGarraghan moves to renew litigation over the New Idria quicksilver mine despite a recent U S Supreme Court ruling. He argues the decision proves the mine title is valid in time and only defective by a clerical omission failing to insert the recorder’s name in the patent record.
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Michael Marso
Buebler
Marso
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Sant Luxe
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Pauluen
Yankton, D. T
Palmer
Arade
Virginia
Ate To Justice
Miners’ Union
Edenkatte
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Idria Quicksilver
United States Supreme Court
Muss Busrye Recovers from Injury in Augusta
Muss Busrye daughter of the senator who was wounded in a pistol incident has entirely recovered and is now at home in Augusta Maine.
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Muss Busrye
Fenee
Augusta
Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver
A fragment discusses health and female disorders, noting how diseased constitutions affect mood and family harmony. It mentions Dr. Pierce's tonics as remedies and warns against medical bills from neglect.
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Pierce
Heart Regulator claims cure for heart disease
An advertisement promotes Dr Graves Heart Regulator with testimonials of cures for heart disease. It lists product names and endorsers, notes distribution by druggists at 50 cents to a dollar, and mentions Universal Cough Syrup as a popular remedy. The Erie area supplier notices are included from Mesors Lyrix and Van Schaack Stevenson.
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Tyte
Dr. Graves
Drcmane
N. HL
Mesors & Lyrix
Weatbury
Purvert Cocoames Promises Hair Appeal And Shine
Purvert's Cocoame promotes hair growth and beauty by soothing irritation and improving capillary action. It provides a healthy gloss, helps hair hold its style, and earns a reputation for aiding elaborate evening hairstyles. The ad also mentions a food product line including rolls, biscuits, buckwheat cakes, and rusks.
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Purvert
Cured of Consumption Seeks Share of Remedy Details
Advertiser claims permanent cure for consumption and offers a free copy of the directions and prescription. Write to Rev. Edward Wilson at 194 Penn Street, Bn A Wilson, N.Y. for the remedy and usage instructions.
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Rey
Edwa . Wilson
Penn Street
Wilso N.Y
Venetian Linkment Claim Cure All Ailments
An advertising notice touts Dr Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment as a universal remedy. It promises to cure diarrhea dysentery oolie spasms croup and many other ailments with internal and external applications. Sold by druggists with a depot in New York and a money back warranty.
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Torias
Park Place
New York
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