Weather and wrecks dominate Pittsburgh era news
All danger from high water in Pittsburgh is over as rivers recede. The issue of a poll tax reform in Massachusetts is debated. Widespread storm disruption in Illinois and the East halts telegraph and rail services, with snow blocking lines and a major train wreck near Dayton and Michigan railroad.
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Pittsburgh
Dayton and Michigan
Wilkesbarre
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Payne
Birmingham
Ala
Lieut
Tilton
Indian Institute
Hampton
Gov. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Office
Buffalo
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
New York
Associated Press
Washington
Cincinnati
St. Louisa
Telegraph Company
Northwestern Road
Maine
Minnesota River
Northwestern
Winona
St. Peter
Minnesota
Central
Dakota
Chicago and St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Ilinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Phoenix Park Murder Suspects Charged in Dublin Court
In Dublin on February 3 eight men including James Carri Joseph Brady Edward OBrien Edward McCaffery Peter Doyle and Timothy Kelley were charged with feloniously killing Lord Cavendish and Burke in Phoenix Park. Witness Fitzsimmons identified Counsellor Carri amid conspiracy links and testified finding hidden knives and a rifle in Carri s house. The crowded court paused as charges were read and prisoners greeted the moment with laughter.
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Dublin
James Carri
Joseph Brady
Edward O’brien
Edward McCiffery
Peter Doyle
Timothy Kelley
Lord Cavendish
Burke
Phoenix Park
Fitzsimmons
Carey
Camberland Street
Carri
Cavendish
Brady
O’brien
McCaffery
Mace on the Witness Stand in Boxing Tale
Jem Mace testified that high society men took boxing lessons and shared friendly sparring. He cited Oscar Conkling and a past bout with Senator Chandler, but Conkling denied ever meeting or boxing Mace. Chandler also denied the encounter, calling the tale false.
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New York
Jem Mace
Oscas
Conkling
Senator Chandler
Michigan
Chandler
Mace
Heavy Kansas City Rolling Mill Closes With Liabilities Side
The Kansas roll ing mill shut down this morning after three months of partial recovery. Owners include A B Stone of New York Amasa Stone W N Harris and D P Kels of Cleveland tied to Chicago iron and steel interests. Liabilities around 600000 while plant value is about 500000, with plans for early resumption and 500 workers affected. Bismarck questions attendance at the reichstag session.
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Kansas City
Kansas
A. B. Stone
New York
Amasa Stone
W. N. Harris
D. P. Kels
Cleveland
Iron and Steel Works
Chicago
Mississippi River
Skinny Men Health Renewer Promises Restored Vigor
An old classified style ad touts Skinny Men Wells Health Renewer as a remedy that restores health and vigor and claims to cure dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for a price of one dollar.
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Medical Weekly
Marston
Walton Birvet
Rew Vark
Don’t Die in the House and Rough on Rats Ad Mix
An old advertisement promotes products for household pests and digestive discomfort. It touts Rough on Rats and anti bilious tonics with pills named Wells May apple, claiming relief from rats mice bed bugs flies moles and other pests along with stomach ailments.
An Oratorio in Pring Time and Seasons
A humorous verse vignette describes the cattle king through seasons. Spring shows delight in shaping calves and spurs. Summer has him branding and biting hats. Autumn brings big talk and heading home with beer. Winter finds him by the fire cussing, selling out and leaving the climate.
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Hell
Anti Monopoly Circular Sparks Debate on New Party
A circulating anti monopoly call signed by hundreds across several states invites delegates to a Chicago conference on July 4, 1883, to form a new national party opposing corporate power and seeking reform. Critics warn the document mixes many issues and risks overloading a single cause, suggesting it may fail to unify voters.
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Michigan
Illinois
Kansas
Iowa
Indiana
Nebraska
California
Chicago
Ingsue
United States
District of Columbia
America
United States Congress
Commissiona
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Telegraphic Personalities Highlight Diverse Global Dispatches
Notable items include Carl Schurz hosting a New York dinner for H Schumacher, consular figures, and reports of a fatal pistol duel in Birmingham over a card game. Vanity Fair previews Langtry Chicago tales. the Schlinghyde heirs sue Southern Pacific for 50,000. Moat denounces church and press in Philadelphia. Princess Louise remains in Bermuda per royal command.
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Carl Schurz
New York
Dr. H. Schumacher
German Empire
Peru
Vanity Fair
London
Chicago
Herr Moat
Philadelphia
Moat
Ottawa
Ont
Louise
Canada
Bermuda
France Senate Debates Expulsion Bill After Indictment
Prince Jerome faces court indictment for attempting to overthrow the regime. The senate forms a committee on the expulsion bill with eight opposing the measure and Testelin the sole supporter. Opponents claim 145 votes while about 110 are seen as backing the bill, with Leon Say a strong opponent in the bureau meeting.
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Paris
Prince Jerome
Senate
Testelin
Leon Say
Bureau of the
Left Centre
Advertised Letters and Gentlemen List for Cheyenne Post Office
Weekly summary of letters remaining advertised for week ending February 7 1883 with gentlemen and ladies lists including names such as Arnold Annett Brown Bridgeman Clark Connors Calahan Courtney DeLong Fisher Grant Gray Inman Johnston Kapp Lui Lewis Morris Murray Mends Norton Newell McFadden Peterson Priestly Robinson Ross Stubbs Smith Wilson Wyter and various ladies items plus an ad for Brown's iron bitters for indigestion and heartburn relief.
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Cheyenne
CS Ross
H J Stubbs
B Smith
J Wilson
C Si
Wyter
Brown's Iron Bitters praised for health benefits
A Chicago testimonial extols Brown's Iron Bitters as the best iron preparation, claiming rapid blood absorption, systemic healing, and lasting strength. The writer, a railroad engineer, says it cured dyspepsia, heartburn, and sleepiness without whiskey, and notes the product is alcohol free and tooth-friendly.
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Dearborn Ave
Chicago
Brown
Ian
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