Merritt and Buffalo Bill Beat the Cheyennes at Niobrara
In a July 15 85 mile pursuit from Sage Creek to the Niobrara valley General Merritt and Buffalo Bill lead a daring cavalry move against the Cheyenne force near Red Cloud. The brief action unveils a sharp clash, a bold ambush, and a decisive rout driving the war party back toward the reservation.
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Black Hills
Sitting Bull
Merritt
Philadelphia
Fifth Cavalry
Sage Creek
Fort Laramie
Sheridan
Buffalo Bill
Custer
Big Horn
Crook
Platte River
Laramie
Fetterman
Tongue River
Cardinal's Chair
Niobrara Valley
Rawhide Peak
Rawhide
Great Reservation
Jordan
Siting Bull
Stanton
Ponder
Erritt
Niobrara
Hall
Red Cloud
Hat Creek
Emeéaus
Sitting Bullaesson
Bill Cody
Corporal Wiinace
Cody
Bill
Wang
Pith
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Buerritt
Mason
Montgomery
Om. Mason
Meritt
Outwupak
Cuarves Kina
U.S. A
Magnificent Eulogy Follows Death of John Bright
Rt Hon John Bright dies at 78 after long illness in Rochdale birthplace with a career spanning soapbox reform to tariff repeal. Gladstone leads tributes in Commons praising Bright for public service, courage, and steadfast advocacy for Irish rights and wider British progress.
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John Bright
Mr. Bright
Greenbank
Rochdale
Lancashire
England
Jacob Bricht
Ackworth
Friends
York
Newton
Robert Veel
Brights
Ireland
America
Cobden
John Bight
Bright
Board of Trade
Gladstone
Bought
Duchy of Lancaster
the Uchy of Lancaster
Egypt
University of Glasgow
Elizabeth Priestman
Jonathan Priestman
Newcastle
Margaret KE
Leatham
Wakefield
House of Commons
Sampion
Mr. Gladstone
One Text Safely Pigeonholed
A compact excerpt from the New York Tribune notes Dean Burgon ending a sermon with a mock cadence about Jonah and the whale, humorously implying the biblical tale will be revisited in future Sabbaths. The quip reflects religious satire and period voice.
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New York Tribune
Dean Burgon
Jonah
How the Boy Avoids a Hump
A humorous note from the Journal of Education at Thanksgiving. A boy envies the camel’s two stomachs but learns Providence knows best during the green apple season.
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Journal of Education
Providence
Positive cure promise for consumption offered by T A Slocum
A letter to the editor from T A Slocum M C of New York claims a "positive remedy" cures thousands of consumption cases. He offers two free bottles to readers who send their express address and P O box, requesting readers contact him at 118 Earl Street.
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T. A. Sloc
M. C
Earl St
New York
Gladstone Tribute to John Bright Eulogizes Courage and Honesty
The Commons paid tribute to John Bright with hats doffed as William Henry Smith and then Gladstone praised Bright for honesty, energy, and steadfast principle. Bright’s life, his loyalty to liberal ideals, and his courage during the Crimean War were highlighted, noting his influence on language and national character.
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Gladstone
John Bright
Londox
House of Commons
William Henry Smith
Smith
Bright
Liberal Party
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Bright
Universal sorrow and praise for Bright's life work
Lonxton March 28. Mr Chamberlain and Mr Hurlburt lead tributes to John Bright noting his unique figure among English statesmen his consistent career and simple character. The Daily News and The Standard echo deep loss and respect praising his eloquence independence and conscientious obligation as a public voice and free trader.
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Mr. Bright
Ireland
Lrich
India
America
Bright
Perces Ats
Mr. Gladstone
Justin McCarthy
Mr. Parnell
Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
Lonxnox
Hurlburt
Chamberlain
Cameron
Ives
Lincoln
England
Mr. Cameron
Union
The
Daily News
Ighee
Pep
Sisilane
John Bright Buried in London Procession
London March 30 Funeral for John Bright with crowds lining the route from One Ash near Rochdale to the cemetery. Attendees included Joseph Chamberlain Sir Wilfrid Lawson Jesse Collings Arnold aceon William Rathbone and General ynedoch Garginer equerry to Queen Victoria. Wreaths on the coffin included one from Queen Victoria and another from the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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London
John Bright
One Ash
Mr. Bright
Rochdale
Joseph Chamberlain
Sir Wilfrid Lawson
Jesse Collings
Arnold Aceon
William Rathbone
Ynedoch Garginer
Ley
Queen Victoria
Majesty
Biarritz
Her
Mack
Mr. Right
Miss Cobden
Written Demand and Sale of Wagon for Repairs
You must issue a written demand for the money, wait 60 days, and then apply to the District Court for leave to sell. The wagon, held in your shop for repairs, may be sold to recover the bill once a court grants permission.
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J. W.D
District Court
Postal and mail rights queries and property questions from readers
Inquiries ask if a postmaster may return deposited letters to third parties, the illegality and penalties, and whether opening others mail is an offence. They also question liability for cruel and anonymous letters, and discuss minor property rights and transfers. Readers compare Canada and the United States in land area and male population.
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M. B
T.J. A
Pullman Tourists From Boston To California Begin Soon
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe lines announce regular Boston to California excursions in Pullman tourist sleepers. Semimonthly departures via Hoosac Tunnel and Erie route leave Fitchburg station at 3 p.m. Double berth rate to the Pacific coast is $4. A Santa Fe conductor will accompany travelers. Also noted are other long distance services and upcoming hearings for new local train timings in New England.
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Pullman Company
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Boston
California
Pullman
Hoosac Tunnel
Delaware & Hudson
Erie
Santa Fe
Fitchburg
Chicago & St. Louis Express
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe Company
Chicago
Kansas City
Washington
Fall River
Pennsylvania Raiload
Jersey City
W. F. Draper
Pennsylvania Railroad
Comany
Holliston
Milford
Boston & Albany
Railroad Commissioners’ Office
Southmingham
South Framingham
Lomas
Union Pacific Railroad
Mississippi
Union Pacific
Oregon
Counoil Bluffs
Golden
Dry Goods Market Shows Steady yet Quiet Demand
The dry goods market remains fairly satisfactory with steady prices for dress fabric and colored cottons. Gingham demand weak while sheetings and shirtings stay dull. stocks light but sales brisk for leading makes. Weavers strike end eased print cloths and woolen dress goods stay in moderate demand amid overall quiet activity.
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Fallae
Leading Markets Report: Wheat Flour and Commodities Mix
In New York Chicago and St Louis markets cotton prices hold firm amid broad commodities activity. Flour supplies and prices show dull to steady demand with mixed regional quotes. corn and wheat receipts rise while exports fall. Pit prices reflect regional variations for barley and rye with steady pork and lard futures.
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Uplands
Expers
City Mills
City
Minnesota
Canada
Chicago
Rio
New Orleans
Etroleum
United
Birds City
Western Steam
Continent
Liverpool
Opper
Straits
Ats
Barney
Minnesota Bakers
Michigans
Michigan Roller
New York Roller
Ohio
St Louis
Nto
Broamiergy
Salted meats and grain shipments listed in ledger
The record lists steam dried salt meats including shoulders bacon and hams with varied prices and quantities. It also details flour wheat corn oats barley and rye shipments in bushels and barrels, noting totals for flour and multiple grain commodities.
Butter and dairy prices ease as market softens this week
The Butter market shows easier conditions with prices down about two cents on all grades amid heavy supplies and slack demand. Other commodities including eggs beans and vegetables also exhibit quiet or steady activity with limited price changes while meat and fish markets remain subdued.
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Bowroy
Leoniargaring
Anklin Co. Mass
Xtra Creamery
Sopues Dery
Gayne
Laisons Western Dairy
Ladiepaceee
Trunk Bruton
Washington
Liverpool
New York
Vermont
Ohio
Cape
Drew
New Hampshire
Michigan
Poe Dermauil
Baldwin
Malagas
Jersey
Hin Bard
Georges
Hake
Schaefer & Kelley’s
Paisley
Sid
Fyrehire
Baker & Ion
Spayth’s
Sweet
Gould
Anderson and
T. 1
Yates
Coak Wyllie
Bess
Strickland
Meérican Shecker Neriey
Robertson
Bilmans
Raver
Watertown Cattle Market Arrivals Week Ending March 29 1889
Weekly arrivals at Brighton and Watertown show Western cattle 1725 Eastern cattle 148 Northern cattle 280 total 2098. Strong activity noted despite variable prices with primary consignors unnamed. Prices not disclosed in readable text.
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Brighton
Watertown
New Boston Music Publishes Piano Paraphrase of Lurline
New Boston Music and Oliver Ditson Co publish this week a piano paraphrase of the popular song Lurline by Charles Gimbel Jr. The work aims at high rank for studious players, offering quality, discipline, and brilliant effects, priced at 75 cents. Other items include Charles Wels’ Through The Galop, Bachman’s Merriment Waltz, Austrian National March, Little Fishermaiden, Snowy Breasted Pearl, and two new Marshall songs with nautical sentiment, all marketed at various prices.
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Oliver Ditson & Co
Lurline
Charles Gimbel, Jr
Charles Wels
G. Bachman
Rae
Carl Dorn
Liam H. Fessenden
Pre Fesenden
Marsha
Anata Robin
Rosoprano
Natalex
A. G. Henderson
T. Welch
Hie Even Reads the P S S Twice
A brief note from the Journal of Education discusses letter writing habits noting that women include postscript while men often do not finish letters. The excerpt hints at a humorous contrast in communication norms.
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P. S&s
Journal of Education
Fragmented Advice Pages Spark Wary Readers
A garbled cautionary note hints at promotional scams and idle waiting. The text mentions agents, a lock box number, and a vague promise of a lift, reflecting dubious solicitations and financial schemes. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
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Hot
Edwin A Durgin Chess and Checkers Catalog Ad
Boston editor Edwin A Durgin lists chess and checker room operations in Boston and a wide catalog of books and supplies for players. Includes hours, contact, prices, and subscription details for periodicals and guides on draughts and checkers.
Chess problem notes and obituary fragment linger on page
The snippet lists chess positions with authors T W Kimley Muskegon and M H Brennan Tavares Florida death notice for Stephen Terry late editor of the Tavares Checkerist in Mt Horner Florida. It mixes game commentary and a memorial tribute from James Ogg Aberdeen Press. The text mentions a last move and a hopeful theme of life’s end, with scattered lines about schooling and career.
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Stephen Terry
the Tavares
Mt. Horner
Fla
Atlanta
Terry
Atlantic High School
Tavares
Pi Copernicus
Wilsonce
James Ogg
Jothn
Rae Lad
Aberdeen
Ife
James H. Ronryson
Derry News
Atlanta, Ga
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Grand Rapids
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Greenford
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Nove
A. Remy Eine Mere
Melbourne
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T. D. Clarke
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James Wylliew Wyllie
Com Nation
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