Dynamite Case Rocks Burlington Officials and Labor Rally
Chicago prosecutors outline charges against six members of the Brotherhood of Engineers and Firemen tied to a dynamite conspiracy against the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad. Witnesses recount confessions and a Pinkerton detective’s role while labor leaders seek to end arrests amid cross examinations and disputed testimony.
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W. F. Gould
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John Wilson
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Mr. Dawes
John Mulligan
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Noblesville
Oresto
Prankster Ties Ta coma Hotelman Into Grand Joke
A Ta coma Washington Territory hotel keeper spins a tall tale about Mount Rainier to a strolling visitor. The guest borrows a field glass and treks off, never to return, leaving a brick-hat laden valise, seventeen towels, and a two week board bill. The landlord settles the missing man by noting he is likely still walking.
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Campaign stumper array surpasses all prior canvases
The field features Blaine Sherman Depew Edmunds Hawley McKinley and Phelps for Harrison and Morton, promising an unprecedented display of ability in a national canvassing effort as the campaign enters its latter phase.
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Democrats and Polk tariff claims in 1844 canvas
The piece asserts Democrats claimed Polk was a better tariff man than Clay, boosting his election. It notes the 1846 tariff law, signed by Polk, repealed the 1842 protective tariff, labeling the move as Democratic duplicity. It adds conjecture about future claims Cleveland vs Harrison on tariffs.
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President Cleveland Absent From Gettysburg Anniversary
The Utica Herald notes Cleveland did not attend the Gettysburg anniversary citing exhaustion and a desire to avoid comparisons with Lincoln. It cites sample straw counts on trains as proof the gathering isn’t Cleveland’s. The piece suggests veterans’ reunions don’t fit his agenda.
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Digging for a Woodchuck in Political Hunt
A Philadelphia Press editorial ridicules Democrats chasing “woodchucks” to attack Harrison on labor and Chinese policies. It mocks digger zeal as barren, noting McDonald’s interruption and the folly of last year’s holes. The piece ends advising not to dig in past woodchuck holes.
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Democrats Debate Free Trade Abroad and at Home
The piece cites English newspapers praising President Cleveland as a free trader and contrasts British support with Democratic and Confederate references in the U S. It notes London Times and London News arguments on free trade versus protection, and critiques insular English diplomacy while linking Confederate and Solid South free trade concepts to present Democratic policy.
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Measled pork and animal parasites in human infection
The article argues animals share diseases with humans and notes inoculation as protection. It explains measled pork caused by cysticercus in pork, risks to brain and eye, and the ease of prevention through proper cooking. It also discusses tapeworms in humans, their heads and segments, and how infection occurs via undercooked meat with emphasis on safety and detection limits.
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Trichina Fear and Pork Contamination Across Nations
A historical reflection argues trichinaea parasites in pork threaten human health and impede pork trade. It explains transmission from rats to pigs, the parasite’s migration in the body, and why ancient laws prohibited pork as unclean. Written by William A. Hammond.
Nellie the Lager Loving Dog Killed by Truck
A Williamsburg dog named Nellie, owned by Andrew Reardon, drank lager at a saloon and later died when struck by a heavy truck. The Russian fox terrier became notorious for tipping drinks, slipping from restraint, and was finally killed after a night of heavy drinking. Her death followed months of mischief and public fascination at Grand Street.
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Lynch’s
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Williamsburg
Calico’s Ancient Lineage From India to Europe
The article traces calico fabric roots from Calicut in India to its dyeing craft, noting Vasco da Gama’s 1498 voyage, Calicut’s weaving fame, and the mid 17th century entry of calico printing to Europe via the Dutch and London. Pliny mentions Egypt’s dye methods in the first century.
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London
Warners Safe Pills On Diseased Animal Food Risks
Richardson argues that large portions of meat from oxen calves and sheep are rejected as diseased in London markets in 1878 1879 and 1880 and claims even non Jews consume substantial diseased flesh. He notes cooking removes much danger but calls the topic unpleasant and alarming.
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London
United Kingdom
Richardson
Longman’s Magazine
Century of steam and invention reshapes the world
The piece recalls early steam voyages from 1819 to 1838 and contrasts those with modern feats. It lists inventions advancing in the century such as the Jacquard loom and telegraph, cotton gin, power and sewing machines, dynamos, electric light, and electric motors, noting the vast progress since 1800. It cites the Savannah and Sirius voyages as markers of rapid change.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Cattle plague hits Washington and Colfax townships Iowa
A disease like blackleg has broken out among Webster county cattle in Washington and Colfax townships Iowa and is epidemic. Nearly a hundred cattle have died from a disease appearing only a few days ago with twenty three herds affected. Some cattle recovered after infection. Veterinarians report no effective treatment and the outlook warns of the worst cattle epidemic yet in this area with stock owners discouraged and a likely quarantine. Governor Larrabee has been notified.
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Colfax
Webster County
Iowa
Larrabee
Orta
D Pearces Pleasant Purgative Pellets Sell Fast
The sale of D. Pierces Pleasant Purgative Pellets exceeds all rivals because the pills are tiny sugar coated granules. One pellet often suffices for a chore while remaining purely vegetable and harmless. They address constipation biliousness sick headache and disorders from liver stomach or bowels. A gentle laxative or active cathartic varies by dose.
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Narrow Escapes From Giant Snakes In Two States
In Montpelier Indiana Marion Earnest and Frank Hedge faced a seven foot blue racer in a swamp and fled in fear before Hedge shot the snake. In Quitman Georgia A. H. Washburn and his two dogs fought a seven foot rattlesnake that struck a small dog. Washburn struck the serpent with a fence rail, stunning and killing it. the small dog survived while the larger dog died the next day.
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Frank Hedge
Montpelier
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Quitman
Louisville Courier-Journal
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