Rainy storm and race win amid late June weather
A severe rain storm with wind hail and lightning affected the area on June 1 and again June 13. Damages were limited to a few buildings and overruns, with crops largely spared. Representative Peterson won a twenty mile race by a full hour and thirteen minutes amid rough roads and late trains. Reports also note weather impacts on rail service near Leeds and Minnewaulun and a cyclone scare in Buffalo.
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Granony Gearrox
Wegant van Strick
Stenvnch
Perrey
Chonowes
Sons
Cropa
York
Vincent, Sr
Vixcrst
Minti
Busfato
N.D
Peterson
Lowery
Ives
Wheatland
Ana
Drowning accident and editorial note mix in old Times text
A two month old infant drowns in a yard tub in Way-homs and a courtly exchange over a misdeed leads to an apparent insult and required apology. The passage also touches on newspaper staff roles including editor in chief and business manager in a historic daily paper.
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Neaior
of & Paper
Innes
Thie Homten
A Reply to a Poet and The Derrick Origin Tale
Fragmentary 19th century notes recount a youth naval officer’s jab at Pope’s line and a sly quip about an interrogation point. Also sketched is the Derrick crane’s name origin from a Cadiz siege tale involving the Earl of Basex and a pardon conditional on a gruesome punishment.
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Pope
Axl
San Francisco
Derrick
Rom
Wheat price inquiry reveals grading and elevator influence
Charles Canning and other witnesses testified on wheat grading and elevator practices. Dismissed recollections and claims of liberal grading emerged as Deputy Inspector Hammond and George Mleston described how line elevators may set prices. The hearing noted farmers sold poorer wheat early and that some rules benefited shippers.
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Charles Canning
Inspector Clawson
Erwin Tool
Canning
Cap- Hing
Leital
Atte
Witnwas
George Mleston
St. Cloud
Geome
Childe
Franklyons
Minsaeapolis
Tibeton
Sama
Argentine Recognicen Un Duxurgenta Belligerent Chileans
Advices From Buenos Ayres report Argentine courts recognizing the belligerency of Chilean insurgents in a case involving Cuban warship Pilcomayo detainees. The court says the detainees committed an act of war and Argentine authorities cannot hold them. Detention began as courtesy to Chile but no care facilities were provided while imprisoned.
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UN Duxurgenta
Wasitixoros
Buenos Ayres
Legation
Buenca Ayres
Pilcomayo
Insurant
Mystery of a Tragic Courtroom Reported in Bluff City
Fragmented OCR recounts a man named Juhin Hogan proposing to Belle O'Brien in Avent town. She refused and he shot her thrice then killed himself. court scenes show a deputy marshal, a judge, and fines rising for contempt as details drift into confusion. The piece mixes names like Mir Clerk and Mr Smith with unclear towns and dates.
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Juhin Hogan
River Shap
Belle O'Brien
United States
Margshal
Enery
Smith
Jude
Simitty
Clee
St. Loii
Chicago Post
Circus Battlers Fire Up Town Over Ring Show Chaos
A chaotic circus arrival ends in a confrontation with laborers, police, and guards as performers flee and tents come down. The account recounts earlier riots at Wallace's circus and other outbreaks, noting drunken clashes, pistol fire, and injuries while detailing the town’s frayed nerves and lingering tensions surrounding traveling shows.
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Cage
Lightntoy Theker
Wheels of Fortune
Thades Fisell
Wea
Lindigajty
Indy Equestriemne
Rachel
Wigan
Baden
Ravella
Cirena
Lotucago
Mahanoy City
Soma
Noyes
Dacknonville
Tex
Robinson
Thuize
Circus Fatalities and Fears After Show Riots
A chaotic scene unfolds as a circus tour faced violent incidents, with injured workers and a deadly ring incident. Spectators and performers recount assaults by intoxicated loiters, while bystanders and officers try to quell the unrest. The piece notes prior circus violence and public safety concerns across towns including New York and Philadelphia, referencing Barnum and Bailey and Yale spectators.
Mountain Life and People Near Sonora and Tuolumne County
An 1860s travel narrative by Prentice Mulford describes life around Sonora and Tuolumne County in California. It portrays mountain towns near BuNor, timber camps, deer hunts, camp life, and the independent Wallaa region, detailing scenery, economy, and indigenous groups with cautionary notes on safety and wildlife. Mulford reflects on timber growth, labor, and the rugged lifestyle of summer settlers, traders, and mountain families, concluding with anecdotes about residents and daily routines.
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Bunor
Toolumne
Sonor
Monorol
Nevada
Annie
Jooe
Sonata
Stowe
Sivrrus
Central Park
Aruce
Sanisco
Hunt
Myli
Eojay
Grand Wenery
Oh Forbines
San Francisco
United States
Washington
Luby
Abe
Prentick Mulpord
Youngest College Presidents Lead Historic Emergence
The report highlights A. K. Turner of Camberhind Presbyterian College Lindola Seb as possibly the youngest American and world college president, noting his birth in 1862 and rapid rise. It also profiles Dr. William Rainey Harper, elected University of Chicago president, detailing his early education from New Concord Ohio to Yale and his scholarly honors and future leadership. The piece notes Chicago University’s planned buildings and the college’s anticipated development after trustees incorporated the institution.
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Americ
A. K. Turner
Camberhind Presbyterian College
Lindola
Seb
Stmdunts
Me. Uenor
Hee
Siveen
TSH
Marley
Npil
Educatura
William Rainey Harper
University of Chicago
New Concord
Muckingam County
Moxic Jogum College
Harpen
Yterbar
Chicago
Star stamp and coin collector seeks spouse in Mauritius ad
A Mauritian newspaper ad describes a star collector with over 12 000 specimens seeking a wife who is also a dedicated collector. The proposal specifies the partner should own the blue penny stamp of Mauritius issued in 147, with no stated age color or prior marriage requirements.
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Cnet
Honoraula
Mauritius
Corrupted Report on Cubic Feet of Chimeatone Quarried in 1889
A damaged source notes that in 1889 about 194,040 cubic feet of chimeatone were quarried in New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It claims this material was produced by slaves in a peculiar society of stone. The text cites a value of 108,006 and expenditures totaling 9008 885 with 1,714 people employed by the industry.
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New York
New Jerey
Pennsylvania
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Church's Ferry
St. Vincent
New Rockford
Representative Peterson
Buffalo
M.D
Honkronn
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Leeds
Minnewaulun
Peternot
Creado
Joe JA
Davis
Ped JV
Ski
Denver
Cal
Talnes
New
Yor
Aber
al 'Vobrove
Universary
Mar
Marseilles
Patristos
Dane
Livwig Knodle
Andianan
Ysland
Poghers
Panama
Atrogor Takenda
Thane
St. Louie
Oscar Tnurtratm
Peter Winland
Panis Lak
Cambridge
Sioux Valley Baptist Association
Bee
Luria
Reve B. H. Braatest Saltrenad
Warmon
Rubed
Rvaillag
Patel
Dow
Canvay ii Jones
Hans
Age of Nations
Jimi
Auketin
Amol
Canvarman
Mer
Eae Dines
Casa
Plyouth, Ltd
Jasco Thompson
Himnulby
Npt
College Tawny
Barnum & Bailey
W.haven
Yale University
New York Sun
Indy
Ibis
Mahanoy
Wale
California
Prentice Mulford
Walla
Rem Associat
Prantice Mulford
Sheepstiead Bay
Ekerah
TWG College
Engla2
India
Lidia Bicwe
Scuth
Poathinster Recente Jy
Tndia
Englindy
Aix
Haristic
Annay
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