Avenging family wrongs in Pittsburg shooting tragedy
James Nutt, eldest son of the late Captain Nutt, shot and killed N L Dukes in Uniontown near the Jennings House as Dukes stood at the post office. Dukes died after multiple gunshot wounds, the coroner and jury postponing witness examinations until morning.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Uniontown
James Nutt
A.C. Nutt
N. L. Dukes
Captain Nutt
Dukes
Jennings House
Evening Mail
Jennings
Pittsburg Street
Main
Pittsburg Streets
Main Street
First National Bank
Matin Street
Nutt
Firth
Regg
Berg
Dokes
Sturgeon
Andrew J. Gilmore
George C. Marshall
Gaddis
John N. Dowson
W. W. Miller
H. H. Hoskrey, Jr
Officer Regg
Rege
Catuit Nutt
Mary Beeson
A Crowing State by Charles Hallock on Texas Growth
Texas now has a population of 2,000,000 and could support 50,000,000. The state wastes cotton, with a fifth of last year’s crop unpicked, even as convicts labor in fields. Texas hosts five million cattle and two million sheep, with large flocks in Webb, Dimmitt, Eneinal, and the Abilene district. Sheep fleece is noted as exceptionally long, up to sixteen inches.
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Charles Hallock
Texas
United States
Webb
Dimmitt
Eneinal
Rio Grande
Abilene District
Texas Pacific
Ireland
Leeland
Liverpool
Glasgow
London
Devonshire
France
Agteany
Europe
South America
West
Export of Breadstuffs in May 1882 valued at 11.68 million
The May export total of breadstuffs from the United States amounted to 11 675 939 dollars, up from 10 110 025 in May 1881. The report notes a rise in export value for the month year over year.
Murder Indictment After Hutchinson Fight at Rolling Mills
Hutchinson’s death followed a clash between non union men and union strikers at the rolling mills. Sletcher was discharged while Camfield and White were held. They face a second degree murder indictment and the trial is set for the September term of court.
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Hutchinson
Sletcher
Camfield
White
Miracle-Workers at Cantua Canyon Attract Vast Audience
The Cantua canyon miracle workers drawn from Spanish speaking communities camp at Cantua canyon head in the Coast range. Widow Marietta, two sacristans, and a group of believers perform a pantomime of healing with assumed spirits and “Padres Christianos” promising love and toegang to temples. Believers claim cures for Bakersfield malaria and other ailments while employers lose workers as families move to the camp.
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Merced
Cal
Cantua Canyon
San Joaquin Valley
Firebaugh
Joaquin Martella
Sonora
Mex
Marietta
Hermosillo
Muriella
Operare
Mexico
Bakersfield
Coast Range
Hartford Remembers Jackson Van Buren Visit Fifty Years On
Hartford observers recall the 50th anniversary visit of President Andrew Jackson and Vice President Martin Van Buren to Hartford Connecticut. The parade featured a 2000 strong military line, arches with flags and mottoes, and officials including Governor Edwards Governor Marcy and Secretary Cass. Major Calvin Day led the Governor's Foot Guard, praised by Jackson then as the finest unit seen. The anniversary will be celebrated informally with a portrait for the Foot Guard archives.
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Hartford
Jackson
van Buren
Conn
Henry W. Edwards
Connecticut
Thomas H. Seymour
Walter Booth
William Hayden
Lake “Jackson
Hayden
Main Street
Denslow
Edwards
Marcy
New York
Cass
Calvin Day
Seth Pony
Foot Guard
Major Day
Day
Flour Barrel Pyramid of Minneapolis Tops Local Consumption
Minneapolis ships 1 650 870 barrels of flour annually beyond local use. Tribune statistician notes that if these barrels were stacked end to end they would reset 780 tastes and yield about 405 255 000 loaves of bread. Built as a square pyramid the base would be 400 feet square with a height near 1000 feet.
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Minneapolis
Tribune
Portland Parish Considers Associate Pastor Change
Portland June 16 The First Parish Universalist Church proposes to settle an associate pastor with Rev Dr Hill formerly president of Harvard College The subject will be considered at a parish meeting Monday The move aims to lessen the labors of their beloved pastor and his distinguished leadership
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Portland
First Parish Unitarian Church
Dr. Hill
Harvard College
Poe
Proposed Bridge Across Thames Near New London Conn
The joint commission of army and navy officers appointed to study the Thames bridge project will determine if construction would hinder commerce and navigation on the Thames river near New London Connecticut.
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Thames
Washington
Joint Commission of
Army and Navy
Thames River
New London
Conn
Town of Pome Roy Burns in Calhoun County Iowa
News from Drs Moines Iowa reports the entire town of Pome Roy in Calhoun county twenty six miles west of Fort Dodge was burned today. No casualties or causes given in readable text.
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Iowa
Drs Moines
Pomeroy
Calhoun County
Fort Dodge
Paul and Barnabas in Asia Minor Teaching and Trial
Large Plymouth meeting hears Mr. Beecher discuss Paul and Barnabas in Antioch and Derbe. He explains Jewish stoning of Paul, the spread of the gospel to Gentiles, and the formation of early churches. Beecher contrasts conservative Jewish views with Christian mission and notes the New Testament assembly evolved from local church practice.
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New York
Mr. Beecher
Paul
Asia Minor
Antioch
Lonlum
Barnabas
Derbe
Lystra
Aul
Deontam
Kingdom of
Palestine
Beecher
Christ J
Church of Christ
Pisidia
Pamphylia
Perga
Attalia
Nelleton
Christ
Dickens' Dutchman Returns to Seek Honest Life
A frail 79 year old man named Langheimer, once dubbed Dickens' Dutchman, limped into Sharkey & Miller in Philadelphia seeking twenty five cents to start selling baskets. Forced into crime since youth, he has spent most of his life in prison. once described by Dickens as a symbol of solitary confinement, he hopes for reform though recent events hint at a return to prison. Governor Irwin of Idaho comments on state authorities amid ongoing actions.
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Dickens
Fastern
Langheuner
Eastern Penitentiary
Langheimer
Apa
Washington and Mormon church clash over loyalty and power
The speaker warns that Washington underestimates the Mormon church. He asserts Mormons could mobilize a larger army, accuse them of desecrating the flag, and claim that joining the faith entails renouncing allegiance to the U S Constitution while labeling them licentious and immoral.
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Washington
United States
A Veteran Benefactor and His Health Crusade
Dr. Dio Lewis, sixty, white hair, plans a health focused magazine in New York after decades shaping physical education. He lauds Warner’s Safe Cure but emphasizes prevention, cites kidney disease rise from poor habits, and recalls leading New England gymnastics programs and his Lexington Ladies Seminary leadership.
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New York Times
Dio Lewis
S.ay
Lhe
New York
Boston
Harpers
Warner
New England
Ladies’ Seminary
Lexington
Mass
Hell
North American Review
Normal Institute For
Manayver
Walter Chining
Thomas Hoskins
Leonard
Dio Wis
Munro Sues Bennett for Damages Over Sadie Ads
Norman L. Munro, a well known publisher, sues James Gordon Bennett for 100000 damages over slanderous personal column ads in the New York Herald signed Sadie. He claims the notices harmed his marriage, home, social standing, and civic usefulness. Judge Donahue authorized service by publication as Bennett was away.
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New York
Norman L. Munro
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Sadie
Munro
Y. Bennett
Donahue
Pizarro Jaw Item Surfaces In Maine Shrine
In a Maine village Captain Harry Mann keeps a rare relic the under jaw bone of Tranetsco Pizarro the Peru conqueror. The bone was taken in Lima during a 19th century trip when a priest guided a vault tour. The mate later smuggled the artifact aboard a guano ship and preserved it at home as a sacred keepsake.
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Maine
Harry Mann
Tranetsco Pizarro
Peru
Mann
Callao
Lima
Pizarro
Man Drowned After Falls Accident At High Falls Rutherford College
A 50 student party at Rutherford College visited High Falls when George Floyd slipped on wet rocks above the falls. He was hurled down an inclined plane into a deep pool near the top of the last fall, traveling about 300 feet. He surfaced briefly, was unconscious, and survived until aid arrived.
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Inpore
College
Meat Market Focuses on Beef Trade Crisis and England Link
The piece surveys the meat export outlook to Britain amid rising cattle prices and stricter American shipments. It notes improved Liverpool market demand, shifting costs for refrigerated versus live cattle, and regulatory changes affecting cattle importation, with Texas and Western beef highlighted as key supply forces.
Boston Markets Prices and Trade in 19th Century Commodities
Prices and trade updates from Boston markets list butter coal cop per ingots and ingots copper zinc lead iron sugar flour and naval stores. The report notes firmer butter and coal demand, steady lead and iron, and mixed movement in hardwoods lime and lumber with several regional price points and shipment notes for staples and raw materials.
Watertown Live Stock Market Report June 22 1886
Live stock totals at Watertown market include cattle 910 cows 647 calves 1060 swine 11600 horses 148 poultry 4000. Beef cattle slaughter quotes mix 89 to 75 cents per pound dressed weight. veal calves active. store cattle light. sheep and lambs slow. working oxen steady. Listings show numerous prices for cows and calves, springers, and hides. Friday and Wednesday sessions note varied sales and weights across western, northern, and eastern stock.
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Boston
Brighton
A. Sird & Co
Watertown Union
Moston Daily Globe
Watertown
Theaday
Prighton
J. D. Hoamer
Fiat
L. Bt
Sargent
H. W. Whipple
Dow & Moulton
Sargent & Turner
Kimball
Howe
J. W. Kean
Leow
Libby & Merrill
Dutch Springer
Canada
Dy J. Counter
G. Beller
Massachusetts
Texan
Colorado
Eve
W. Scollans
Henry
Joan
Louite
Charles HH. North & Co
Nites Brothers &Co
West
Allie, Goclenenga & Co
Roslau
Dueeige
B & Lambs
Checkens CO
Ieesand
Gilby
Ken Howls
Mallards
St Ducks
Lewins
Fomis
Weygote Westar
Hoaton
Wester
Patna
Rangoon
Carohiya
Sue
Bneh
Trapantand
Martina
Varksteland
Sumatra
State Street Notes a Quiet Week in Money Market
The June 16 1883 report from State Street shows a dull money market with steady loan rates. Banks buy limited mercantile paper and prime notes around 4 to 4.9 percent, call loans near 4 to 4.9 percent, and suburban banks discount at roughly 5 to 6 percent. New York discount rates, exchanges, and bank statements are noted, with minor changes in securities and prices and a surplus of reserves over legal requirements.
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London
Liverpool
Glasgow
Orriere
BosTon Daily Glone
Franklin County
Vermont
New York
Nova Scotia
Creanye
Cumberland
Clearfield
Holts and Bragiers
Lake
Altimore
In &T Domingo
Lima
Arostook
New Brunswick
Pitaland
Lhaize
Shore
Hake
Taddeek
State Street
Htyak
Prine Corporation
Gloucester Fish Receipts Hold Steady Amid Shrinking Mackerel
Special Correspondent reports codfish receipts steady at 1,705,000 pounds with halibut 394,300 pounds and mackerel 1,600 barrels. Prices listed for various codfish and halibut forms, with mackerel sales noted as light and departures to May of St Lawrence anticipated as fleets adjust.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
St Lawrence
Georges
Apo North
Nmckereliing
Sh FE
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Boston Daily Globe
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Kid
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Boston WE
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Rutlandcom
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Pal Pal Car
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de Western
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Horta
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