Memphis Fever Toll Grows As Deaths Reported
Aug 6 Memphis health board logs eleven new white cases and six colored cases of yellow fever in 24 hours. Two deaths recorded, including Rev Father John Foley. Ed Moon in critical condition as fever nears heart of city. St Patrick priest burial at Calvary Cemetery.
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Memphis
Board of Health
Elward
Moon
Board of Health Office
Tekdeodh
Lizzie Hutter
John Foley
Nnt
St. Patrick's Church
de Sota and
Linden Streets
Calvary
Scaffold Collapse Injures Four at Chicago Music Hall
A scaffold collapsed while workers were removing forms on the Music hall project in Chicago. Four men were severely injured as timbers plunged to the ground floor. Christian Taft the foreman was crushed, Franz Miller suffered a broken leg, John Schultz had a shattered thigh, Otto Hofmann sustained abdominal injuries, while John and Edwin Moltke escaped unharmed and Franz Miller remained insensible.
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Chicago
Dokoud
New Music Hall
John
Edwin
Moltke
Christian Taft
Franz Miller
John Schultz
Otto Hofmann
Webb challenges Americans to ten mile swim match
Capt. Webb, the famous English swimmer visiting New York, declares readiness to swim any American challenger over at least ten miles in calm water for 500 dollars. He offers to swim twenty miles in water without current in a life saving dress for the same stake, with nothing on.
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New York
Webb
Boynton
McMahon Wins $2000 Wrestling Match in New York
John McMahon of this city defeated James E. Owens of Vermont in a wrestling match for $2000. The bout was decided easily in New York, with McMahon taking the prize.
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New York
James E. Owens
Vermont
John McMahon
Tilden Campaign Silence Sparks Robit Lent Debate
In New York August 6 the press debates Tilden’s gubernatorial bid amid silence on Robi lent concerns. The Sud’s son appears linked to the Tilden candidacy, prompting strong reaction and questions about party stance and press response.
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New York
Lay
Tilden
Renegade attackers kill Shetag back brothers in Santa Tita
Dispatch from San Francisco details a murder of the Shetag back brothers in the Santa Tita mountains. Renegade Apoohes fired on the party, the brothers fell at first fire, with Me bolting and guiding a pursuit from Camp Huachuca.
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San Francisco
Shetagback Brothers
Santa Tita Mountains
Apoohes
Aife
Abana
New Orleans Debts and Estates Noted in 19th Century Account
A New Orleans report from the Democrat details the estate of Baralh Ay with values above $26 000 and debts over $5 000. It notes three properties in the city including a tract valued at $5 000 and other parcels subject to overflow. The article mentions notes given by Davia and a son named Worn with principal, interest, and personal effects cited.
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New York
New Orleans
Democrat
Baralh
Jefferson Davig ' Ted
Aes Dorney
el Pacials
Davia
Neighbor and guardian cited in unsettled estate notes
A neighbor and husband’s friend acted as custodian of the will and private papers. Discussion mentions Dorsey’s land holdings in Arkansas and Texas lacking timely repairs. The Angre facts were received from Mr. Payne.
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Dorsey
Arkansas
Texas
Payne
German government rules on citizenship for Boissieler family
American citizenship report notes Germany recognized Boissieler as valid for two sons born abroad. The case hinges on Boissieler Sr returning to Germany before his sons reached age of majority, avoiding enrollment in the German army. St Louis enrollment issue cited in the record.
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Washington
St. Louis
Germany
Boissielier
Boissieler
Washington dispatches and regional notices in brief
Reports from Washington New York Chicago Albany Providence and Toronto note military movements editor deaths murders ship disasters and labor notes. Headlines mention President and Mrs Hayes travel Tallapoosa to Fortress Monroe and naval officials to New York. Other items cover a fatal domestic shooting in Middleton Ohio a boiler explosion in Sacramento a shooting in Toronto and a packet company probe in Memphis and St Louis.
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Washington
Mra. Hayes
Tallapoosa
Fortress Monroe
Providence
Samuel 8 Ford
Chicago
Middleton
Ohio
Charles Bartlett
Constantinople
Cutter
Easley
New York
Albany
Thomas Mallon
Toronto
Cool Burgess
W. T. Widgery
Young Street
Burgess
St. Louis
Samuel Nussbaum
Cape Woty
Nusbaum
Memphis and St. Louis Packet Company
Sheffield
Schofield
Gwv
Berlin and London Dispatches Reflect Turbulent Times
Reports describe socialist league efforts in UWamberg forming an elected component, peasant homelessness in Strasbourg, and killings tied to farming. In London the Irish University Bill passed after an amendment was rejected. Mining disasters in Prussia widen worries as Chapleau faces reprimand in Quebec. A voyage to the Arctic and a pontifical note hint at broader global tensions.
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Aris
Prussia
Desperate Fight Rescue and Retaliation Near Palo Pinto
Desperate clash between Palo Pinto County Sheriff and a posse with Jones gang yields casualties. Lar kin Jones killed, John Jones Enoch and two Jones wounded, two other thieves captured. Jick Morrié left guard. he wounded Jones as escape. Twenty five masked men overpowered jail guards and shot Morris dead in his cell. London: cotton workers seek a further 10 percent wage cut, union funds exhausted.
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Graham
Palo Pinto County
Jones
Larkin Jones
John Jones
Enoch
Jick Morrié
Aastates
Morris
Palo Pinto
Middleton Affair Reveals Spur of Old West Plot
A cryptic interview with Omaha detective Llewellyn outlines a tense confrontation during a river crossing with Middleton and several famed outlaws. The account describes traitorous plans, staged treachery, and multiple gunfights as Middleton and the pursuers clash near Laughing Water and Skinner's, ending with pursuit through rough terrain.
Mor rison appointed police commissioner amid mayoral dispute
New York August 6 Jamoa BE Morrison private secretary to Mayor Cooper is named police commissioner replacing Gen. Smith who is reportedly in Vermont. Question looms whether the mayor can appoint a replacement before papers are served. The Board of County Commissioners met and set voting precincts and judges for Cheyenne Chugwater Egbert Fort Laramie Bard Granite Rawhide Slat Creek Lower Horse Creek Laramie River and other locations. Stock market data follows with silver bars at 111⁄4, various securities trading firm.
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Baldy Smith
New York
Jamoa BE. Morrison
Cooper
Gen. Smith
Vermont
Cheyenné
Recreation Hall
J. D. Corey
A. Underwood
Henry Harrington
Cheyenne
W. D. Pease
J. ©. Abney
George G. Masten
Chugwater—Kelly & Co
F B. Kelly
Trambleton
W. H. Hackney
Egbert
U. P
T. A. Rockwell
James Goff
Wm. Dolan
Fort Laramie
Montague & Waters
J. J. Taupheff
P. A. Carroll
Colling
Bard's Ranch
LN. Bard
Samuel Creene
Wyoming Proclamation Apportions Legislature Seats
Governor Hoyt proclaims Wyoming apportionment for Council and House seats. Albany three Council members and six House members. Carbon two Council and four House. Laramie four Council. Sweetwater two Council. Uinta two Council and four House. Entamie nine House. other districts adjust seats as specified. Issued July 7 in Cheyenne with seal.
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Congress
Wyoming
Legislative Assembly
Territorial Council
House of Representatives
Territory
John W. Hoyt
Council
Albany
Carbon
Laramie
Sweetwater
Uinta
Allany
United States
Wyo
Jyho Dt
Tax measures revise long established system
A reform initiative restructures the taxation framework aiming to modernize collection and align with public expectations. Officials pledge transparency and smoother administration while facing opposition from groups wary of changes to rates and exemptions.
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Keith Johnson
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Texar
Masters Association of
Tia
Lanenaire
Nedeally
Llewellyn
Omaha
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Omaha Herald
Black George
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Limber Dick
Larkins
Skinner's
Black Gorge
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Linder Dick
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Lykins
Columbus
Board of County
M. A. Arnold
Alex Gilchrist
T. H. Stone
C. H. Atkins
C. J. Atkins
James Madison
Lloyd Mayer
Bowman
J. H. Bowman
Robert Searight
Lower Horse Creek
A. J. Perry
A. M. LaGrange
J. A. Kessler
Laramie River
Bacon
Wm. Bacon
W. W. Sawyer
J. R. Gordon
Bluff
A. Tracy
Donald Clark
Cheyenne Pass
Lannon
D. Lannon
Robert Tait
J. M. Whitney
Money Ong Stock Market
Western Union
Quicksilver
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Wells-Fargo
New York Central
Erie
Panama
Union Pacific
U. P. Bonds
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Suipo Tunnel
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Carivou
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Wholesale and Rejadt Butcher
Corner Eddy
Seventeenth
Dyer
T. Dyer
Seikon Alwys
Fire Insurance Agency
E. P. Snow
10Th Street
H. Haas
Thames Sts
Attorneys-At-Law
Carey Block
Jyrdin
United States Supreme Court
Yoming
Congress of the United States
J W.W. Kingman
Aamodate
Supreme Court
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Laramie City
Coney
Addama & Glover's
Jane Cheyenne
W.'J
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Citzen
Cheyenone and
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Carr
Atake
W. W. Crook
Cheyenne, Wyo
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Foret Nation Bank
Offic Lowe
Ferguson
Wheeler Mower
Lion
EF. E. Warren
Ualioc
Chomouina
Crockery
Steinway & Son
Chickering & Son
J. & C. Fisher Lyon & Healy
General Agency For Sewing Machines and Supplies
16Th St
Elkhorn House
H. T Wrest, Legern
Elkhorn Creek
Livermore
Culoralo
Pills House
Fort Collin
Moe
Lochet
Rustic Hotel
BNNE
FONES
Dearie
Lilet
PMN
Guaranth
UE West
Whipple
Jay
Stebbins, Post & CO
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Parapet
Heapers Houk
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Allich
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W. A. Paxton
MO. W. Spratley
Swan Bros
Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern
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Per Gay
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Molen Gil
Toep
Yume
Phanneaatan
Yarda
Mouneil Diits
Maha
B. A. Smith
Joslin’s
Sixteenth St
Hl. H. Ees
Eddy Street
Butler’s
Brooks & Williams, Mya?” Proprietors
G. H
J. S. Collins
Liha Val
California
Wagner
Carey Book
Chfyenne
Wyoming Way
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