The Give Away Jacket and a Crowded Crowd Scam
A Tennessee tale describes a beguiling swindler in Brunswick who uses a flashy show to lure crowds. He sells cheap rings, diamonds, and buttons at inflated promises, then turns to a grand finale with a counterfeit treasure and packed audience reactions, ending in a chaotic departure and a lesson on crowd gullibility.
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Rewdine
Rene Uing
Mao
Bya Troy
Aus
Alung Almott Atrappon
Warshal
Brinwick
Tyme
Tara Bays
New York
San Francisco
Lake ‘George
Theo Tenesis
Macon
Theo T
Courve
Michigan Cavalry
Piatte
Omaha
Tom
Sfor
Detroit
Strange Shipboard Tale and Jail Ledger Report
A travelers ferry chat revolved around a discharged steward known for odd behavior. The Charleston News reports a penitentiary balance sheet for the year ending 1882, noting cash on hand and convict hire dues, plus substantial improvements under Col. Lipscomb’s tenure and a $10,000 cash transfer to the state treasury.
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Columbia
Charleston News and Courier
T. J. Lipscomb
Exah
Receima
Col. Lipscomb
Wea
Beatrice and Geoffrey Winthrop in a Romantic Train Car Tale
In a long train car a varied group gathers including Geoffrey Winthrop and a Beatrice figure with Leicester as their tiny confidant. Passengers include two doctors, attorneys, a literature contributor, and foreign youths as romance unfolds with Beatrice and the elegant Beatrice Beatrice’s bouquet and a stage suite hotel rendezvous hint at a future sequel.
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Eame
Worcester
Webster
Geoffrey
Curonmad Winthrop
Chicago
The
Tribune
Tribune, When A Sannd> Tan of Atrect
Aruba
Seinoun
Ina
Wanda
Luiceater
Lown
Asia
Lyceum
Winethrop
Iady
Lalerster
Eagadloun
Beethoven
Mendelesohn
Bach
Beatrice
Leicester
Election results in South Carolina spark Democratic gains
In a countywide vote the Democratic ticket swept county offices as Republicans failed to mobilize a substantial Black vote. Editors note strong union among white voters and warning of a durable Democratic alignment with calls for conservative policy to maintain harmony and deter Independent factions.
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Anderson County
South Carolina
Eek
Atiles
Dolage
Ace
le Columbia
Agen
Siete Wind County
Col
Thompson
Bute
South Caroline
Mathinge
United States
Thia
Generen
Itn
Jamen FY
Delk
Sista Democratic
Cusnitten
Croon Wackers
Ard
Hemburgen
Mors McCessiona
Chiora
Walker Kuro
Hendela Melane
Souris Carolina
Swails
Whittemore
Webster
Bominm
Presidenc
Congress
Neica and Courier
Battle tale from a river front uprising in Kentucky
A confused chronicle describes Kentucky State troops guarding printers in Trent Fort and Crest, with a mob storming, a ferry engagement at the river, and troop actions at Catlettsburg and Frankfort. Major Allen faces orders, a train from Avhtani provokes clash, many dead or wounded, and Gov Blackburn to deploy more regiments if needed.
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Ististont
Kentucky
Trent Printers
Susi
Crest
Astle
Cutlerteburg
Diveal
Hire
Tive Giorsone
Vitigoun
Aptian
Seine
Lax Wanton
Major Allen
Allen
Awhland
Fia Rae
Avhtani
Neal
Rot
Pesces
Traci
Llowle
Caviettiburge
Awhi
Aphland
Gana Hine
Anhlsud
Wight
Fred
Granite
Uetron
Bint
Hom
Catlettaburg
Frankfort
Blackburn Tangy
Catlettsburg
Tragic Hospital Fire Leaves Dozens Dead
A hospital fire trapped patients in upper wards as flames swept the main building. Firemen fought the blaze while patients on beds were overwhelmed by heat and smoke, with many unable to escape. An initial death toll noted dozens, including elderly and children, as investigators later reviewed the disaster.
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Albany
Las Ab
Adozor
Glen
Lenawick
Daxemiont
She Jung
Mit
Intensive Farming and Farm Profits in Rural Practice
The essay argues intensive farming increases crop yields and land value through skilled machinery, rotation, and careful manure use. It compares farm profits to merchant stock, noting better returns from investing in manures and improved land value, while cautioning against overpromising profits and urging balance with living costs and comforts. It ends with a New York boy’s remark on cruelty to animals, illustrating attitudes toward farm life.
Fragmented Tale and Family Snapshots Across a Distant Frontier
A shaggy, disjointed reminiscence recalls a British observer amid Western frontier life. He witnesses a baby strapped to a board, nearly strangled by a pork-tied cord, rescued by a horseman and mother, then reflects on Western masculinity and adaptability. The piece shifts to a domestic scene with the mother returning to meet children, conveying small-town life and distant legal notices in a brisk newspaper cadence.
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Maun
Torsaly
Aston Jerald
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Murai
Fateslea
Bam
Yasuke Rani Halles Claas
Dhow Ganda
Liverpool
J. J. Baker
Perwon
Piri
Tso Reiddothr
Jolin B. Clark
Panta
Jonn Wv. Daniels
Olark & Co
Giavar.ow. A
Vandiver
J. P. Sullivan & CO
Granite Row
Anderson, S. c
A EF. Sullivan & Co
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Zeigler
Tor
Brown Bros
Wag Woragy
Brock & Mauldin
Mow Hasty An Americas Crow
Ean Muyed—& Direct
Kabi’s
Eapunens
Annesious
United Statee
Dalton
Massachuvetts
Bhia
Raulte
Washington
Exprem
Sony
Bureau of Printing
Presidenta
the Provident
Secretaria
Treasury
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Pontminsters
Cchief Juntices
Kawiden Lorontyaix
Hite
Vatkoirk
Anil
Egypt
Potiphar
Asid
Neal Era
Dr. C
Rabtnbula
Ohio
Mina
Colombia
Ania
Arkanue
Hell Tides
Becauca
Reruy
Cer
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Harry
Papa
Engers
Hanile
Fee
Baltimore
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