Lung Fever Pleuropneumonia Sweeps Cattle Worldwide
James D Hopkins argues the pleuropneumonia plague threatens 40 million cattle in the United States and warns stamp-out laws are needed. He traces outbreaks from Ireland to New York and Massachusetts, urging federal quarantine stations and protection of cattle trade to prevent further losses.
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New South Wales
Victoria
Australia
Massachusetts
Thayer
New York
England
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
New York City
McEachran
Montreal
Pennsylvania
Maryland
District of Columbia
United States
Law
M. R. Patrick
Cornell
Gen
Sterling
Chicago
Treasury Cattle Commission
Federal
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Sumpter
Africa
Canada
McBeachern
Quebec
Wyoming
James D, Hopkins
Fire destroys Central hotel in Chicago
Fire originated in the Central hotel and spread to two adjacent business blocks, causing extensive damage. Total losses exceed forty thousand dollars with eight thousand dollars insured.
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Chicago
Chippewa Talls Wis
Central Hotel
Collision in a Tunnel Near Kirkwood
Two freight trains collided in a tunnel three miles west of Kirkwood wrecking both engines and injuring a couple of crew members. The cars caught fire and were burning inside the tunnel as a fire engine was sent from St. Louis to combat the blaze. total loss not known.
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St. Louis
Kirkwood
Empress and Imperial Family Arrive at Trieste
Emperor Francis Joseph and members of the Imperial family reached Trieste on Sunday to a warm public reception. The report notes a broader itinerary including the Munich Electrical Exhibition opening and the homeward movement after Egypt.
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Francis Joseph
Trieste
Munich
Fall Elections Preview Shifts to Republican Gains
Washington report predicts North Carolina may join an independent Republican coalition while Pennsylvania and Indiana stay Democratic. Delaware could elect a Republican governor and representative, likely giving Republicans a legislature and a successor to Eli Saulsbury. Democrats caution but see limited danger of defeat.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Delaware
Congress
Eli Saulsbury
Bayard
The Eventful Journey of Lorne's Party
In San Francisco on September 17 the war ship Comus sailed to Victoria with the Marquis of Lorne Princess and suite. An anonymous note warned of a torpedo attack as soon as the party boarded. Captain Hooper of the Richard Rush inspected the ship with a crew and found no threat. The Bush escorted the party to sea and saw them depart safely.
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San Francisco
Comus
Victoria
Marquis of Lorne
Princess and
Suite
Hooper
Richard Rush
Vanderbilt Double Team Hartford Mile Record Disputed
Chicago reports debate over Vanderbilt four man mile performance at Hartford 2 16 with Work Swindler and Edward. Skepticism rises as timekeepers are unknown and event happened after other spectators left. New York notes Greville memoirs addition climbs into court circles with Victoria era scandals.
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Chicago
Vanderbilt
Hartford
Work
Dick Swindler
Edward
New York
Greville
Queen Victoria
Ford Brothers Arrive in New York for Show Run
The Ford brothers Robert and Charles Ford, famed for Jesse James slayings, arrived in New York to perform in a show with prior engagements in Chicago and Cincinnati drawing praise from prominent citizens. The second item reports a tunnel collision near Kirkwood causing about fifty thousand dollars in damage across 16 to 20 cars with a locomotive burned and tunnel walls cracked.
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New York
Robert and
Charles Ford
Jesse James
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Kirkwood
Rumor Says Grant Ineligible for New York Governor
In New York on September 18 a report circulates that Republicans may urge Ulysses S. Grant’s nomination for governor. Washington witnesses say Grant would be ineligible because he voted for Garfield in 1880 and thus has not resided in New York for over two years.
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New York
Grant
Washington
Garfield
Galena
Tiankin Accepts Ross Challenge for World Rowing Title
Tiankin accepts Ross's bid to row for $2,500 and the world championship, with the contest set two weeks after signing articles.
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Toronto
Tiankin
Ross
The Most Liberal Lottery Scheme Advertisement
The Commonwealth Distribution Co offers a lottery drawing in Louisville Kentucky on September 30. Tickets are two dollars and orders should be sent to R M Boardman in Louisville. The ad claims the scheme is fair and performance of promises.
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Commonwealth Distribution Co
Louisville
R. M. Boardman
Louisville, Iy
County Hospital Plans Donated by Sturgis Family
A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Thomas Sturgis for donating the hospital plans and specifications valued at about $600. Hon Thomas Sturgis aided in the project with valuable assistance.
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Thomas Sturgis
Wells Health Renewer cures varied nervous weaknesses
An advertisement claims Wells Health Renewer fixes a range of ailments from mental weariness to dyspepsia and sexual weakness. It promises improvement through a patent remedy sold by Depot Dare & Collins for $1.
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Dare & Collins
Flies and Bugs Ad Split Sellout in 15c Pesticide Row
An item notes Rough on Rats pesticide claim of clearing flies roaches ants bed bugs rats mice gophers chipmunks at 15 cents, reflecting a small ad dispute over efficacy and pricing.
Kidney Disease Cure Promised by Buchupaiba
Advertises a remedy named Buchupaiba claiming to cure kidney disease and related symptoms. Mentions a $1 depot address Dare & Collins.
Lottery Advertisement Promises Large Prizes for Small Bets
An 1880s style distribution ad in Gautier promotes a sweepstakes with $30,000 in prizes for a $2 investment. It urges readers to draw Sept 80th and claim riches by sending $2 to R. M. Boardman in Louisville Kentucky.
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Obieesiwade
Gautier
R. M. Boardman
Louisville
Fragmented OCR Summary of City News
A garbled list mentions King, chieftain, Henry M proprietor, New York establishment, half a million dollars, Philadelphia engineer, Mrs meeting in St. Louis, New Jersey, Louisville, Paul, and Washington. References to weather, Sunday night, and a Pearl as a heroine appear in disordered text without clear events or dates.
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Henry M Prietor
St. Louis
Louisville
Paul
Omal
Sher Tibballs
Washington
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