Great Democratic Rally Draws Ten Thousand in Sedalia
In Kansas on August 30 a large Democratic rally drew at least ten thousand visitors. General Stevenson spoke on tariffs to farmers at the city park after a parade of thirty clubs. Senator West addressed an evening crowd at the opera house and Congressman Heard spoke at the court house with strong enthusiasm.
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Kansas
Sedalia
Stevenson
W. J. Stone
Sennator West
Heard
Gen. Stevenson
Messie
Stone
Veat
Opera House
Court House
A Complicated Case in the Borden Hearing
River Mass Aug 30 Surprising testimony in the Borden case Prof BE Wood testified denying blood traces on a hatchet and debunking poisoning theories He could not prove Lizzie was not in the house between 10 15 and 11 5 and the district attorney read Lizzie Borden’s inquest testimony noting new questions about time and the escape route
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River
Mass
Borden
Wood
Prof. Wood
Mise
Lizzie
Smith
Trouble Fears at Homestead as Rioters Face Prosecution
Aug 30 reports show advisory committee ready to wire up about charges tied to riot at Homestead under Secretary Lovejoy of Carnegie Steel. Authorities say prosecutions depend on attorneys, with 800 potential defendants and evidence against many. militia officers complain of disrespect from train crews amid orders to fire on any assault on militia members.
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Blomenstead
Lovijoy
Carnegie Steel Company
Pinkertons
Sherif McAleary
Pirrapurg
Lovejoy
Carnegie Steel Co
Attorpeva
Homestead
Attorney General Miller recommends resignation of Utah marshal
Miller urges president to demand the immediate resignation of United States Marshal Parson of Utah. He argues the marshal’s conduct, including alleged improprieties during a judicial action, warrants removal. A prisoner named Grovabe reportedly faced lenient treatment by Parson with his child wife present.
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Warhinegton
Miller
United States
Marchal Parson
Utah
Eoccas
Grovabe
Cheyenne Depot Sell Tickets to Chicago at 23 15
Union Pacific announces Chicago tickets priced at 23.15 dollars available at Cheyenne depot stationery and office supplies counter. Customer inquiries directed to agent SackBrost about slate tablets and related school goods.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Chicago
Astor Fortune Rumors Question John Jacob Astors Plan
New York correspondent reports estimates place John Jacob Astor’s inheritance between sixty five and seventy million dollars after divisions from William Astor's estate. Observers note his frugal, calculating nature suggests he will carefully manage expenditures and may expand wealth through shrewd real estate moves.
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Astor
John Jacob Astor
William B. Astor
William Astor
Cacnon
William Waldorf
New York
Russell Sage
Philadelphia Press
It Finds Precious Metals Instrument Locates Gold or Silver
Andrew Thompson built a device resembling an oil locator that detects gold or silver ore whether buried or as coins or jewelry. Tests located coins placed on the floor and high above it with rapid accuracy. Thompson has refused offers to reveal the secret and plans to entrust a known southern resident with the method before his death.
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Andrew Thompson
Thompson
South Side
Thomson
Bonanza Chickens Yield Gold Hoard in Montana
J A McConville of Montana street found gold nuggets in the crops of 31 chickens while processing them for dinner. He recovered 387.50 from 31 hens averaging 12.50 each and banked the gold as eighteen carat. He released 50 more birds and retrieved 2.80 from one after four days, forecasting potential wealth if hens continue yielding.
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J. A. McConville
Montana
State National Bank
McConville
Butte Mining Journal
Lightning Ignites Trash In Jefferson Street Fire
A thunderstorm struck the Americus area when lightning hit a house at 551 Jefferson Street owned by Henry Wisham. A rubbish-filled room caught fire, burning in a front area while the rest of the home remained intact. Wiens wife returned to find the fire burning cheerfully.
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Henry Wisham
Jefferson Street
Poong
Pee
Wiens
Americus ‘Times-Recorder
Local Rock Art Puzzle Baffles Cal Scout In Lake County
Bertha California resident L G Harrin reports discovering carved hieroglyphic like markings and shell carved artifacts on nearby rocks. The May discovery draws interest from residents who compare the symbols to ancient writing and wonder about their origin and meaning.
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G. Harrin
Bertha
Lake County
Cal
Ban Frannacs Chronicle
Inquest Hears Horse Death After Foul Play Suspected
Fragments describe a horse found dead with bones chewed and a possible gumption of foul play. The incident is noted in a casual, peculiar style with garbled names and locale. An electric exhibit and Niagara Falls tunnel model are slated for an August exposition. Costa Rica contemplates a law penalizing sale of Indian antiquities to foreigners.
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Sricey Chons
Santea Maria
Cal
Niagara Falls
Costa Rica
Cholera Spreads Across Europe and U S Ports
Reports detail cholera outbreaks in Schleswig Iuenebere and Berlin Moabite hospital with cases linked to Hamburg Neustadt and Wamburg. U S moves to tighten quarantine measures along seaboard and frontiers and to inspect immigrants and baggage for signs of cholera.
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Leia
Schleswig
Iuenebere
Leipsie
Neustadt
Wambure
National Zeitung
Moabite Hospital
Berlin
Hamburg
New York
Dorian
Glasgow
Washington
Hremen
Treasury
Department
United States
Joyouisiana
Maine
Spaulding
Customs
Marine Hospital Service
Hopkins
Detroit
Wyman
Mulhearn
Canada
Sault Ste. Marie
Port Toron
Lake Porta
Ordensburg
N. Y
Milford
Campra
Barmbeck
Paris
St. Quen
Parslaveer
Cherbourg
Havre
Gers
Berinn
Altona
Wank
Uamrg
Mudwigstust
Darmstadt
Stock market dull with few gains and notable moves
New York traders saw a dull session with St Paul & Reading lifting the list while Reading faced selling pressure. Government and copper showed little activity. wool kept steady demand. money on call remained easy. Cattle and sheep receipts reached about 5 000 and 6 000 respectively with prices mostly steady to higher for natives and Texan cattle.
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New York
St. Paul & Reading
St. Paul
Lake
Clomog
Pacific
Atchison
Canada Pacific
Canada Southern
Central Pacli
Harlington
Delaware Lackawanna & Western
Denver & Five Grande
Hiie
Kanass & Texas
Lake Shore
Louisville & Nashville
Michwaneutral
Missouri Pacific
Northern Pacific
Northwestern
New York Central
Oregon Improvement
Oregon Navigation
Pacific Mail
Reading
Rio Grande Western
Rock Island
Milwaukee & St Paul
Be Pant & Omaha
Texas
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
U. S. Express
Lead Trust
Onicana
Rangers
Democratic ticket chosen at Lincoln convention
The Nebraska Democratic state convention convened in Lincoln on August 30 with Matt Geering named temporary chairman and urging full state and electoral tickets. WP Thompson became permanent chair as nominations proceeded and J Sterling Morton was nominated by acclamation for governor. ticket members and electors were listed.
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Lincon
Neb
Matt Geeering
Geering
Farmers’ Alliance
WP. Thompson
Grand Island
Cleveland
Stevenson
J. Sterling Morton
S. N. Wolbach
I. M. Crows
Hastings
P. F O'Sulivan
West Point
A. Beekman
Oakland
J. H Hornberger
Matthew Geering
Jacob Wiggins
John Shervin
X. Piaseki
Albert Watkins
Edgar Howard
H. Thomas
DPD
K. Dumphy
Albert Gordon
Golden
Fire destroys Casey refinery and finds Clara Maerz
Fire guts John A. Casey's New York refining works on Wooster street. Loss estimated at 125000 dollars. After three days of searching, the charred remains of Clara Maerz were recovered in ten to twelve pieces, badly burned.
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John A. Casey
New York
Wooster Street
Clara Maerz
McWhirter Murder Probes Grow as Vigilantes Vow Action
Aug 39 Fresno reports no new leads in the murder of Louia B. McWhirter. Reward tops $10,000. Citizens, clubs, and officers chase suspects, with a vigilante movement expected in Fresno by week’s end. Allcock’s Plasters promoted amid warnings against substitutes. Cheyenne Dairy advertises milk and cream delivery.
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Louia B. McWhirter
Woship
Ctizens
Fresno
Governor Eagle Shows Signs of Recovery in Richmond
Governor Eagle remains in poor condition in Richmond but doctors report improvement and hope for recovery if he avoids another relapse.
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Louisville
Aue
Eagle
Richmond
Hoatetter’s stomach bitters advertised as nerve remedy
An advertisement urges regular use of Hoatetter's stomach bitters to ease nervous debility and digestive issues. It claims a link between the brain and stomach, promoting improved digestion, appetite, and general health, also noting malarial, kidney, rheumatic, and age-related infirmities.
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Hoatetter
Frivolous Titles and Real Origins in Haiti’s Past
The piece explains that quirky titles like the Duke of Marmalade arose in 19th century Haiti under Christophe and his regime, but the names were actually places once plantations. It argues such nominal frills reflect broader myths about African leadership, while noting no actual nobleship persisted.
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Haiti
Christophe
Mamsuney
Arigen
France
Germany
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Nebraska
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Allcock
Henry A. Mott,Jr
Cheyenne Dairy
M. Marks
Readquarters For
Underwood & Bro
Ak, Troxell, Ph. G
Gov. Eagle's
Jack Frost
Northwest Line
Gov. Eddy
Keeley
Keeley Institute
Howenne
Wro
Db. W. Gill
Votary Public
Perguson Sipeel
Keyeune
Wyo
R. Hurd
Hurd
Twentieth
Reed Streets
Cheyenns & Northern
Bormann Broosb
Socal
Eom
Cheyenine
Wyoming
GEO. Bescherer’s
Kifteenth Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming
M PP. Keefe
Union 2I
Sete Faai
Charlton
Eddy and
Eighteenth Streets
JM. Newman
Pioneer Wholesale and Retail
Liquor House
George G Masten
Bixteemth and
Ferguson Streets
Bchlits
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