Saucy Susie and the Cleveland Heiress Mystery
Cleveland heiress Susie Pollard, age fifteen, vanished October 7. A hotel doppelganger, Miss Gordon, posed as her in New York then departed. Pollard’s father recovered her with Dr Foster’s help. police note the girl’s willful, romantic temperament and possible motive of a literary adventure.
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Cosco
Susie Pollard
Cleveland
Ohio
Pollard
Northwest
Palmer House
Miss Gordon
New York
Bury
Dr. Foster
Mr. Pollard
Wand
Awas
Penns Parade in Philadelphia Welcomes Penn Landing Hero
October 24 reports clear skies and a jubilant Philadelphia crowds as about 50 vessels form a Welcome flotilla near League Island naval station. William Penn is saluted as he steps ashore on the landing wharf at Deck Street, while a ceremonial procession of Dutch, Indians, Swedes and Friends marches through a city crowded with flags bunting and Penn portraits along Chestnut Street from Broad to The Blue Archer area.
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Hendred Weare
Delaware
League Island
United States Naval Station
Penn
North Atlantic
Deck Street
William Fenn
Edward C. Knight
Charles M. Thompson
Cotesbury
Mr. Knight
Peon
Blue Archer
Second
Dock Streets
Groad Street
Chestnut
Long Run Pedestrian Contest Highlights and Hanlan Interlude
In New York on October 25 the long pedestrian race unfolded with Hughes leading early, then falling back to finish amid shifting positions as Rowell Fitzgerald and Neremac chased. A vivid dispatch described Hanlan the champion sculler warming up with a jog and the crowd debating Panchot's entry, while Rowell and Hazael showed strong form amid evolving standings and prize details for the world championship race.
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New York
Larsen
Rowell
Hazael
Hughes
Entegerald
Moremac
Hart
Erry
Dhal
Constitution
Fitzgerald
Moremec
Erty
Wint
Edward Fanlan
Peter Duryea
Hanlan
Harlie
Ranlan
L.E. Myers
L. C. Brace
Pieltand Farm
Hamilton Busbey
Panchet
Hagges
Panchot
Art
Fiteger
Little Vint
Norentae
Herty
John Hughes
Pancho
Minnesota
Mr. Vint
Mr. Panehdét
Tt Panchot
iMr. Vine
T ’Amchot
Swe
Peter Paxhot
Peru and Chilean conflict deepen as Iglesias calls for peace
Peruvian turmoil worsens with Montonero raids, Chilean advances, and political figures clashing over terms. Iglesias, former war minister, convokes a northern congress urging national peace, denouncing force and factional manipulation while warning of ruin and suffering. Bolivian congress splits into rival factions as Campero may seek the presidency again. Coastal business stalls, yet the Lachinal mine and Cali yield strong returns.
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Ame
Peru
Moyolittle
Iain Mexica
Monteneros
Garcia Calderon
Logan
Dreyfus & Company
Condiitin
Iglesias
Pieroia
Nothh
Tumbege
Te Loa
Bolivan Congress
Congress
Campero
Lopsy
Smuggling Plots Foiled Off San Francisco Aboard Ara sic
In San Francisco last night officers on the China steamer Ara sic observed a boat alongside receiving packs. The boatmen fled after firing. packages tossed overboard contained opium and silk worth about 46900. James Renarke, night inspector, was arrested on charges of conspiring to smuggle goods ashore. Authorities say others in the plot are under investigation and will be arrested when evidence is sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James Renarke
Cw Tom House
Rourke
Bloody Coat Hidden After Murder Trial
October 2 report on Frederick Captain detained on suspicion in the murder of A. W. Ross. He testified he hid a bloody coat the day before, then searches by Marshal Dooley and others failed until found under dirty clothes in a cradle with a pancheon wash. He reacted with insanity after the discovery.
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Frederick Captain, Sr
A. W. Ross
Marshal Dooley
Glendale
Xay Mall
Hiddar
Drei
Governor Cameron Seeks Oyster Traffic Regulation
A Richmond dispatch reports Governor Cameron wrote Governor Hamilton of Maryland urging adherence to the 1785 treaty on oyster fishing. He urges Maryland to enforce laws governing fishing and dredging in Virginia waters, with actions to be handled by Maryland courts for Virginia citizens accused under Maryland law.
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Virginia
Maryland
New Yoax
Richmond
Cameron
Hamilton
Jersey Lily in Chicago May Resolve Contract Mystery
In Chicago October 23 a sensation is promised as Mrs Langtry the Jersey Lily may appear. Earlier plans had her slated for McVicker's theater with costly preparations, but now she is said to engage only at Haverly's. Discrepancies over contract terms hint at possible court action to clarify what she knows about broken contracts.
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Curiaco
Chicago
Ireland's Cause and Irish Rights Rally Reflected
Michael Davitt notes renewed leadership activity and rising meetings across Ireland urging firm stand for land ownership and justice against British influence. The piece contrasts concessions gained with demands for full rights and national prosperity amid ongoing agitation.
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Denzin
Michael
Davitt Saya
Ireland
England
Wagland
Mr. Gladstone
Tha
Aran
Lemon
BeFpt
Exchange Telegraph Company
Caro
Wrabi Pasha
Egypt
Commission
France
United States
Greece
Khartoun
Khedive
Cairo
Alexandrian
Carre
Smyrna
Pireaus
Berne
Ninet
Lennox
House of Commons
Lawson
E. Dwer Gray
Grays
Henry D. Poli
House 1812 Committee
Ladstone
Wolf
House
Paris
Lyons
Council
Gregg
Montpellier
Lisle
Geneva
Manian
Cortes
Marshall Serrano
A Petersburg Failure Shocks Local Vendor Scene
Emanuel Hery of Petersburg, a large dealer in gentlemens furnishing goods and a noted rice manufacturer, has failed. Assets and liabilities are not known. Indebtedness is chiefly in New York and Baltimore.
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Petersburg
Peregasere
Emanual Hery
New York
Baltimore
Trades Day Amid Flag Festivities in Philadelphia
October 2 25 saw Trades Day turn out in Philadelphia with fine weather. The city swathed in flags and evergreens, business at a standstill as parade routes filled with workers from the Pennsylvania railway, Adams express, Baldwin locomotive works, and various trades. The event featured a trades display, mystic table procession, and a reception at the academy amid the town’s celebratory mood. Two fatalities and two expected deaths followed last night’s fireworks explosion at Faircourtt Park.
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Penn
Tarmter
Academy
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Adastas Express Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Faircourtt Park
Fearful Peril on Pennsylvania Train Fire
On a Pennsylvanaia line train from Jersey City a smoking car burst into flames at Bergen. Engineer Sieg and fireman leapt to safety as passengers crowded doors and windows. The engine tender burned and the train halted near the Hackensack river with the engineer pulled from the water-tank, badly burned. Nearby, Dunstan, a Chicago land surveyor, drowned in Tallapalia creek, while in Texas Indians killed Mayor Reinken, chief engineer of a railway.
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New York
Pennmylvania
Jersey City
Bergen
Port Coor
Slam
Skeg
Pames
Eengine
Engineer-Sieg
Hackensack
Sieg
Taliapella
Jacxros
Miss
Dunstan
Chicago
Tallipalia Creek
Marion County
Mississippi
Sax
Temperance and Missionary Meetings Reported Across Nations
Delegates from temperance lodges gather in New York for the Sons of Temperance convention while the Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens its ninth annual meeting in Columbus with Miss Francis Willard presiding. The American Missionary Association meets in Plymouth Congregational Church with notable attendees including ex-Governor Hayes and university leaders. The American Institute of Architects begins its annual session at Gibson House with remarks from Col. George Ward Nichols. Also a Canadian report notes an eagle injuring a child in Ontario, the bird losing its burden before escape.
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Jothentag
New .York
Sons of Temperance
Herisonlla
Woman's National Chistian Temperance Union
Wis Murning
Pennsylvania
American Missionary Association
Cusvenano
Ohio
Plymouth Congregational Church
C. I. Goodell
St. Louis
Washburn
Massachusetts
Chanon BR. Fisk
New York
White
Cornell University
A.G. Hayzagh
Georgia
J. M. L. Cany
Virginia
Hayes
Cravath
Fisk University
Tennessee
Dara
Minnesota
Chamberlin
Connecticut
Behrends
Provadence
C. G. Hammond
Chicago
F.C. Sessions
Columbus
Moses Pierce
A. L Weston
Mssachusetts
Ray. Georgei
Strieby
New York City
Albert Salisbury
THE
American Architects
AmcrnNati
American Institute of Architects
Gibson House
George Ward Nichols
This Ciy
Student Shot by Pupil at Private School in Paris Ky
A fourteen year old student Homer Hidson shot Professor Yerkes in the right arm at the Paris Kentucky private school. The student had been disciplined for tardiness and poor study, then fired after handing a written excuse. The professor was treated and resumed duties. the student later surrendered.
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Profesor
Olaf Huy du Botorm
Paris
Yerkes
Homer Hidson
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Mexican National Railroad
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