Fearful Scout Ride Through Indian Territory to Fort Hays
A drillmaster scout recalls riding from Fort Hays in April 1867 to warn Lockwood Station of approaching Sioux and Cheyenne, braving a night pursuit by 42 warriors. He hides in a washout beside his mustang, defends Lookout Station, and witnesses a brutal attack and rescue by a settler named George Robinson before guiding a wounded family to safety.
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San Francisco
Fort Hays
Kan
Lockwood Station
Smoky Hill
New York Sun
Lookout Station
Hest
Ste
George Robinson
Forest fires drive hundreds from Michigan farms
Fires along the Chicago and Northwestern line in Isaremine and surrounding towns scorch nearly 100 miles, destroying 20 homes at Nadean, Carney, and Mumford. One seven-person family missing. many farm buildings and crops burned. Hundreds homeless seek refuge in Powers, Bagley, Daggett, Stephenson, and nearby towns as dry weather and winds threaten further spread.
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Michigan
Isaremine
Mich
Peninsula
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Negaunee
Stephenson
Nadean
Carney
Mumford
Powers
Ballon
Bagley
Daggett
McFarland’s Hill
Harvey, Campbell
Seals Trapped Off Plum Island in Feisty Hunt
In Newburyport Massachusetts on August 21 a group of 40 to 50 men set a wire barricade across Mud Creek near Nelson’s Island to corral seals. The seals proved wary and hard to kill though several shots were fired, with one big seal nearly hit after many attempts and a harpoon shaft breaking in a near miss.
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Newburyrpoht
Mass
Plum Island River
Mud Creek
Nelson's Island
Rowley
Gerrard Damon
Charles Kimball
Frightful Collision Sinks Coast Steamer City of Chester
The coast steamer City of Chester was rammed in fog by the Oceanic near San Francisco bay at 10 a.m. and sank within minutes. Thirty three lives lost, with 23 steerage passengers and many cabin passengers and crew perishing or missing. Rescue boats gathered survivors as tugs and ships aided, with uncertainty still lingering about the total dead.
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San Francisco
City of Chester
Oceanic
Bay of
Golden Gate
Eureka
California
Wallace
Chester
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Egan
City of
Oceaniec
G. W. Anderson
Oakland
Cal
E. Prater
San Diego
C. H. Heney
J. A. Hampton
Virginia
Nev
C. T. Davis
J. Greer
Napa
Meech
Porter
E. R. Chambers
Steward R. Fulton
Adam Richmond
Mr Bartletts Good Luck in English Chancery Claim
Daniel Bartlett of Riverside pottery Cambridge is buoyed by a likely English chancery settlement that could bring substantial property to his wife. The estate, valued at about 400000 dollars and including farms in Somersetshire, has long awaited final papers. Bartlett plans to stay practical, possibly rebuild the shop, and may travel to England to confirm details while continuing business at Cambridge.
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Daniel Bartlett
Riverside
Putnam Avenue
Cambridge
England
Bartlett
Sands Street
Riverside Pottery
Bennington Left But Faulkner Weds Doctor in Scandal
Bennington, a New York newspaper man, came to PirrsspurG to wed Miss Lottie Faulkner of Allegheny. She eloped with Dr Marnekie, hospital steward, then returned home and wed the doctor. The broken engagement with Bennington sparked a tense scene as gifts were tossed aside and officials intervened.
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Senninston
Marnekis
Trousseau
Worth
Ray
Allegheny
Retaliation policy on fisheries and transit with Canada
Grover Cleveland sets forth a firm policy addressing Canadian transit rights and fisheries. He argues section 20 limits treaty duration to articles 18 to 25 and 30, cites 1873 law carrying the treaty into effect, and supports termination of those articles by 1885. He urges Congress to pursue measured retaliation to enforce equal canal tolls and transit privileges.
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Unite States
Great Britain
City of Washington
United States
Congress
Pope
Joint High Commission
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Great Lakes
Esc
Grover Cleveland
Republicans Startled Interv iews On the Massace in Washington
Washington news reports President Cleveland’s tariff message as a strong, patriotic move that challenges Senate Republican resistance over the Canada treaty. Observers note the address alters the political dynamic, praising Cleveland’s measured tone, and predicting early action in both houses. Senators and representatives, including Morgan, Lodge, Springer, and Cummings, weigh in on the potential impact and possible retaliation strategies.
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Wasmgeton
Cleveland
Senate
Canada
Asong
Congress
Manas
Hir
Nd Aga
Oak View
White House
Dickinson
Fairchild
House
Grosvenor
Vermont
Morgan
Alabama
Foxslan Affairs Committee
Biggest silverware factory rises in Providence era
The Gorham Manufacturing Company began land clearance in Elmwood near Marshapaug pond as foundations start for a colossal plant. About 1800 workers will be employed in 12 brick and granite buildings totaling a mile of foundations. Completion and occupancy are slated over two years, with a very large cost not yet disclosed.
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Providence
R. L
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Elmwood
Marshapaug Pond
Reservoir Avenue
Ae Foundry
Yellow fever cases rise in Jacksonville amid fear and quarantine
Nine new yellow fever cases reported in Jacksonville, including F E Bogue the furniture dealer. Two deaths at St Luke's Hospital William Craugh and Edward W Dixon. City expands infected districts Forsyth Adams and Monroe streets east of Main. Public discontent grows over railroad ban on travel to northern points and quarantine measures as hospitals expand and disinfectants increase.
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Jacksonville
Fila
F. E. Bogue
St. Luke's Hospital
William Craugh
Central Station
Edward W. Dixon
Forsyth
Adams
Monroe
Pine
Main
Grand Union Hotel
Lafayette House
McClelland
Jack Howarth
George Willis
Tom Marshall
Sand Hills Hospital
Savannah, Florida & Western Railroad
Lavilla Junction
Bologne
Camp St
Ary’s
Many Concealed Cases Suppressed Facts in New Orleans
Many concealed yellow fever cases flood Jacksonville as health officials report eight new Friday and an official bulletin later lists 14. Names tied to St Luke's Hospital city jail and East Jacksonville appear, while fear drives residents to flee. An ad for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery promotes consumption treatment.
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New Oreans
Times- Democrat
Jacksonvile
Fla
Board of Health
Washington
Sister of Charity
St. Luke’s Hospital
Henry Williams
Andrews
Currents of commerce signal strong trade and harvest notes
Trade remains generally favorable with boots and shoes selling well and dry goods strong. Outlook for autumn business is bright. corn crops vary by region with Nebraska corn promising bountiful yields while Minnesota and Dakota wheat reports seem exaggerated. A cyclonic storm caused losses to buildings, livestock, and crops, and rice in Louisiana fell by about one third.
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Bradstreet's
From All Points
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakota
Boston
Commission
Boots and Shoes A Flourishing New England Industry
The boot and shoe trade remains very satisfactory across New England with heavy footwear in demand. Factories are busy, duplicate orders rise, prices stable, and retailers press for goods. The rubber boot sector is busy, leather markets steady, and stocks reduced supporting a firmer market outlook.
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New England
la 4 Weat
Northwest
Dry Goods Prospects for Strong Fall Trade in New England
Dry goods markets show slower local activity but rising Western and Middle State orders. Factories run at full capacity with prints in strong demand and stock reductions lifting prices. brown sheetings steady, ginghams selling ahead, woollen cloths for men steady, and carpets seeing improved demand with firm prices.
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New England
Western
Middle States
Leading Markets Quoted Across Cotton Flour Wheat Prices
In New York Chicago and St. Louis market notes, various commodities show mixed moves. Cotton and flour hold firm in some centers, while corn and oats ease. wheat receipts rise with No. 2 red and hard varieties quoted at mixed levels across cities. pork and lard show firming tendencies and freight rates to Liverpool remain strong.
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New York
Orleans
Savannah
Charleston
Memphis
Ross
City Steam
State Dairy
State Creamery
Liverpool
St. Louis
Mion
Bakers
RAGS
Michigan
Dais
York Roller
Ohio
Indiana
Strait
Louis
Inias
Mitent
Ls Kors
Boston Markets Butter and Cheese Prices Report
Boston market update notes weaker receipts for butter especially fine quality, with upper grades stronger. Quoted prices include Creamery Northern extra 19 20c, Western extra 19 20c, Franklin Co Maas extra 20c, Dairy extra 19c, Northern choice 17c, Western good to choice 17c. Cheese trading light, New York extra 8 8 1 4c, Vermont extras 8 5 14c, Liverpool 8 6 1 4c, eggs market inactive with limited supply and rising Western quotes.
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Boston
Franklin Co
Maas
New York State
Vermont
Liverpool
New York
Market Quotations and Supplies Across Fruits Vegetables and Staples
The listing outlines fluctuating prices and ample supplies for fruits vegetables and staples. Berry melons berries and watermelons show steady demand, while apples and pears list varied quotes. Potatoes onions cabbage squash and tomatoes are plentiful with steady or falling prices. coffee sugar and flour show modest movements amid broad commodity activity.
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Michigan
Warket
Norfolk
Rose
Hebron
Bermuda
Arrivals of Livestock and Market Prices Report
Week ending Friday August 24 shows Western cattle 2598, Eastern 2057, Northern 199. total livestock 10,454 with swine 17,413, veals 705, horses 598. Beef cattle dressed weights ranged from 4.56 to 7.50 per hundred pounds. Prices listed for hides and stock prices across listed railroads and mining stocks appear in dense OCR text.
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Frighton
Watertown
Brighton
MalLnospe
Aspinwatt
Ronson Ik
Boylaton
Fiteh
If&p East Bes
Old
Cotoury
A&pine
Sini Fae
Union Pacito Goexemult
Wise Cen
Ua Towa
Arnold
Eastern
Atlantic
Cs. Tho
Amaiack
Atchison
Amer Bell
Bos&kAlb
Political Dictionary for Election Readers Explains Key Topics
A political dictionary offers Democrats and Republicans clear explanations of presidential camp concerns. The 550 page work covers topics likely to be asked and notes few subjects omitted, guiding readers through the political landscape.
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Tennessee
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Maine
Thad
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Democratic Party
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