Jealousy Duel Between Mormon Maidens Ends in Gunfire
San Marciat New Mexico April 30 A remarkable case from Luna valley reports two Mormon maidens Sarah Bolten and Mary Leemore aged 12 and 18 quarreling over James Whitman a rancher. They fought a pistol duel at 17 paces in a village outskirt. Bolten wounded in shoulder and Leemore fled after declaring I killed her and I am glad of it. No arrests yet. The incident shocks the county and follows prior jealous clashes in church.
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San Marciat
N. M
Luna Valley
James Whitman
Sarah Bolten
Mary Leemore
Whitman
Smal
Miss Leemore
Miss Bolten
Seriou
Faialy
4 Is
Jefferson and Jackson Legion of the United States formed
In Trenton on April 24 General William Brinkle of Gloucester was elected president of the Jefferson and Jackson Legion a new Washington organized party. An address to citizens outlines the party platform advocating abundant money in circulation tax fairness proportional to means and wealth distributed to workers with good wages and employment.
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Trenton
N. J
William Brinkle
Gloucester
Jefferson and Jackson Legion
United States of America
Washington
Citzens
United States
Jefferson
Jackson
Danger in the Kiss Tips on Cosm etics Poisoning Boys
Philadelphia Press reports rising danger from cosmetics used by young women that can poison kissing partners. Reading case linked lead poisoning from rouge on a girl. St Louis cases show similar effects. Physicians warn artificial cheek color endangers men and risks the joy of romance.
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Philadelphia
Reading
St. Louis
Bangor fisherman nets unlikely catch on pond ice
An Bangor sportsman, breaking ice for a day of sport, dropped a chisel into the pond. He later hooked a trout so strong that it dragged the blade from the mud, pulling him along as the line held tight. The odd episode ends with the chisel and fish both entangled in the fight.
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Bangor
Ponenes
Remarkable Cat Tale From Hoosac Tunnel Meeting
Orin Webber told Grosr representative of a mal tese cat sighting at the Hoosac Tunnel grain elevator on Water Street Charles Town. The cat reportedly leaped from a window 120 feet to the street, lay 15 minutes before crawling into a building and hiding. Yesterday the animal appeared active again.
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Orin Webber
Grosr
Hoosac Tunnel Company
Water Street
Charlestown
Acteas
Little Girl Seeks Eggs from Neighbor for Hen Setting
In a New York Sun item a seven year old girl asks Mrs Brown if she may borrow a dozen eggs to hatch under a hen. The neighbor notes the family has no hen but Mrs Smith offers a setting hen to lend, and the girl’s mother considers using the eggs from their own nest.
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New York Sun
Likely She Was Bewitching Them in 1869 Dress
A Fort Gaines Advertiser quip notes a spouse finding wedding and reception dresses from 1869. The speaker jokes that wearing such a gown today would make her look like a witch, highlighting how fashion evolves and humor about old styles.
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Fort Gaines
Ashion
Record of a Long Bridal Journey in 1880s Buffalo
Albany Argus notes a couple, George Sigourney and Imogene Henriques, who reportedly set a record for a lengthy bridal trip. Sigourney, son of a wealthy Californian, married Henriques in Buffalo in 1882 as the story trims details of their journey and family backgrounds.
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Albany
George Sigourney
Imogene Henriques
Buffalo
Sigourney
Henranesa
Died With His Boots On In a Quirky Canadian Tale
An Auburn doctor recounts Pierre Castonguy a Canadian patriarch who foretold he would die with his boots on. He aged 97 mostly in Canada fathering 27 children by one daughter and outlived many, dying peacefully in his garden after a final gift to his granddaughter and a last line about dying with boots on.
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Lewiston Journal
Auburn
Frank Peltier
Lincoln Street
Frank Pertier
Pierre Castonguy
Castonguy
Canada
Childen
Dea
Casto Nauy
Mr. C
Debate over tariff sparks mixed opinions in Congress
A speaker lampoons tariff talk and party bickering, arguing both sides muzzled. He questions free trade, cites Kelley and Mills on protection and wages, and accuses Congress of misusing statistics to mislead the public.
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Pig Iron Kelley
Pears
Uncle Sam
Kelley
Mills
Congressin
Moving In New York A Bill Nye Moving Day Satire
Bill Nye chronicles moving day in New York with a comic tour through crowded streets Union Square and a parade of neighbors. He describes choosing and abandoning Plummer, Mink, Pangborn, and Rutledge houses, the oddities of old brownstone interiors, and the chaos of a city on May 1 as movers clash with police. The piece ends with reflections on costs and social dynamics of moving among rich, middle, and poor classes.
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New York
Bill Nye
Plummer
Europe
Croton
Phummers
Minks
Lhe Mikes
Olds
Uldies
Pangborn
Thechwartz
Schwartzes
Schwartz
Plummer Place
Plummer House
Waterbury
Abraham Lincoln
Lola
Sol
Police
Pr Oe
Wales
Two Hundred
First Street
Union Square
Tammany Reservation
Little Fifth Avenue
Plummer Ranch
Misanthropic Wills Sparked by Austrian Officer Will
The Vienna press reports a half pay Austrian officer who leaves his fortune to his nephew on one odd condition that he may never read newspapers. Three trustees are named to enforce this ban and replace heirs if the rule is violated. The estate includes two houses funds and a landed property. A Berlin sister city adds another curious will tale.
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St. Stephen’s Review
Vienna
Berlin
Whale attack forces crew to cut anchor on H B Griffin voyage
A letter from the cook aboard the schooner H B Griffin reports a rare incident at sea. While anchored for trawling, a whale struck the vessel, became entangled with the anchor, and pulled the ship at high speed. To avoid sinking, the crew cut the cable and steered for Newfoundland. One other similar case is cited involving the Sultana on Georges Bank years ago.
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Cook
Coin
Gen. Betae
Finny Reigh
Newfoundland
Sultana
Scege
What-it-It": Exeter scare ends with dog misidentified
In Northwood Narrows and nearby towns, a wild animal scare sparked by reports last fall faded as evidence emerged. A farmer in Epsom saw a dog resembling a wild beast, later identified as Prince, the family hound, ending hopes of a prowling predator and quelling public fear.
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Exeter News
Northwood Narrows
Prubenly
Respectas
Epsom
Gall
Ted T Pittsfield
Henry J. Osgood
Loufen
Prince
Mae
Regal
Wolf
April Rain Window Poem by Geokee Binpssys
A reflective poem contrasts rainy street scenes with a sick room, describing rain’s music and urban bustle. It moves from pitying a poor mother and child at a doorway to the uplift of sudden sun after the shower, ending with a blessing of a glorious day.
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Geokee Binpssys
Improving on a French Invention
A Philadelphia News brief notes a French claim that France led in invention with the rule as a grand ornament for the wrist. An Englishman replies that England improved the idea by adding the shirt, delivering a wry quip on national ingenuity.
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Philadelphia
France
England
Spectacular stage production prompts late arrival and threats
A frantic message describes a stage manager scolding for delays before a large production. An em press of India role is referenced with costumes like dizzy blue satin shoes and a gold throne scene. The note warns of consequences if actors fail to appear on time for opening tomorrow at 10, including carrying a tin sword in front of the audience.
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Puck
Persia
A Forgetful Lover Delays Marriage License
Winsted resident Gyp Neary sought a marriage license from the town clerk but failed to recall the bride’s name, postponing the license grant.
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New Haven Union
Gyp” Neary
Commodity Prices Across New York Chicago and St Louis
Commercial market notes show firm cotton with mixed upland quotes and steady flour and grain markets across cities. Reports list numerous product prices including cotton classes, flour, corn meal, barley, coffee, oil, and meats, with receipts and shipments noted for Chicago and St Louis markets.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Dail
Giles
City
Minnesota
Burbank
Bermudas
P. T
Lour
Lours
Wool Market Summary Shows Decline as Tariff Prospects Linger
Wool dealers hold prices steady only on high grade stock while overall values drift lower. Demand remains light with near clip time and tariff uncertainty depressing activity in Europe and North America. Buyers push for liquidation as manufacturers cut stocks and prices slide on inferior fabrics and faster seasonal turnover.
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London
Europe
North America
Faberics
Boston Markets Butter Prices Dip as Demand Slows
Boston markets report a quiet butter week with prices likely to fall across all grades. Creamery products show ample supply and softer demand. cheese trade remains light and egg markets reflect slack activity. beans, tea, and fruit sections note mixed movements with Florida strawberries steady and potatoes easing.
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Boston
Franklin Coy
Western Dairy
Simson Creamery
Othe de Raed
Srg
Merida
Florida
Baldwin
Russell
Beaporteale
Tlea
Peeers
Aeles
Oman
Ebrons
Rego
Burbanks
Bermuda
Ene T. Amrew
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Weekend
Arrivals listed for April 27 include Eastern cattle 1635 and 167 head, Northern cattle 622, Western cattle and lambs 7800, Eastern sheep and lambs 1015, total 415, swine 13, veals 1593, horses 838. Beef cattle prices per hundred pounds dressed weight ranged from 4.50 to 7.50. hides and calfkins appear in partial figures.
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Brighton
Watertown
Ervey
Selna
Chess Problem Notes From Boston May 1888 Publication
Financial page lists correspondence and chess problem analyses by Boston authors. Mentions Hennigan Barker Hose and Tabberer with references to Position No. 1352 1353 1354, White to play and win or draw, and multiple solution moves with scores and players.
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Boston
Charles F. Barker
James E. Hose
John T. Hennigan
M. H. Bane
J. B. Taylor
Bassett
W. B. Smith
Jerman Beyer
Thomas Finn
Seth A. Tabberer
D. Brandi
J. M. Barker
J. B. Greehan
A. J. Heffner
Mass
King
Groton
Maas
Lochiel
Checker Editor contact details and 1920s publication items
List of contact instructions for The Checker Editor at lock drawer 5220 Boston Mass New England chess and checker rooms 767 Washington Street open 10 am to 10 pm. It also lists prices for several works by Schaefer and Kelly Baker and Reed plus blank diagrams for recording positions priced at 30 cents per 100.
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Boston Stock Exchange
T&sf
Boylston
Yane Ania Telephone Cos
Am Bell
Pete Cade
T Ear
B&aNo Sa
Oregon
Quincy
LAND
Aspinwall
Urlin N
Central Massachueetta Kt
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central
Central Pe & Rive
California Southern
Cleveland & Pene
Pere Marquit
Rutland
Whee Teen Eeeeeweetternes
Marquette Pr
Chicago
Benington
Union Pact Proceig
Boston Water Power
Kansas
Southern Chicago
Kansas & Weaternansas
Sommare Aneae
Texas Vision
J. A. Mugridge
Winthrop Land
George Fletcher
Mugridge
Frenchman's Bay Land
Cutler
Bay
Franklin Mining
Uineaining
Weeee
Calumet & the Mining
Atlantic Mining Lige Mini i Pe
Hoxton Wa Mont On Ontatha
Boston
Mass
New England
Washington Street
Schaefer and Kelly
Barker and Martins International Checkers Match in Glasgow
The inter national checkers clash Barker versus Martins in Glasgow Scotland features £100 a side games and the Great Britain America championship. It runs from December 26 1887 to January 10 1838 with Barker winning 3 Martins 1 and one draw 45. The pamphlet includes player portraits openings analyses and career summaries plus notes on poems or positions by Barker.
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Barker
Martins
Great Britain
America
Glasgow
Scotland
Charlies Francis Barker
Robert Martins
Charles Francis Barker
Sale Cov
Boston
Henry Y.oung & Co
Carker An Martins
Slane
Chess News and Match Results Across Local Clubs
The editor’s absence explains missing local and general news while the American Checker Review will arrive soon. Reports detail a Parrow v La Point match ending in a draw at 5 to 0 after La Point resigned. W Busby wins New England Association chess champion medal with 6 to 1 score. Other items mention C Kelly of New York relocating to Europe, J P Reed challenging Burke in a 50 game set, and various lively chess scenes across cities with players like McCluer ill and ongoing club play through August.
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John T. Hennigan
New York
Agai
Meath Cp Ma
American Checker Review
Ramee
W.C. Parrow
Reaper
Parrow
W. Busby
Co Lenge
Charles Kelly
New Yor
Schaefer & Kelly
Europe
C. Fr. Buarrille
Newland Association
J. P. Reed
Burke
Wes
Eao
William m Lowa
George Bit
Boston
Li Contin
Amaron
Urton
Christchurch
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Jefferson and Jackson
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Tommy
Gran'pa
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Cleveland
Twig
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Twigg
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Stkeleather
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Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
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Statenmead Ferry
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Griffin
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Moncen
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House Kem
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Boston Markets
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Une
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Watertown Cattle Market
Boston Stock Market
Black
E. Q. Sperents
New Em Conn
New York World
F. C
Graytown
New Zealand
Otago
T. W. Kimley
Greenford
Cate
Mr. Kimley
Pitino
Ete
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Price
Checker
Gale
Peere Hes
Edinburgh
W. Taylor
Dundee
Roberton
J. Robertson
Berwick-on
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Campie
M’kelvie
W. C
W. Mnet CY
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Ap Taylor
Leeds Manor
Reed Vs. Heffner
James P. Reed
Pittsburg
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