City of Tokio Arrives in San Francisco in Grand Welcome
San Francisco reports a fever of excitement as the City of Tokio nears harbor. Generals Grant and officials receive a royal welcome with illuminations, bells, and cheers while crowds line Telegraph Hill and the waterfront to greet the returning hero.
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5,000 Watch Pedestrian Race Near End of Long Trial
In New York, Sept. 23, crowds watched the long distance pedestrian event with Rowell maintaining lead and Guyon closing on 200 miles. Weston Panchot Merritt and Hart showed strong form while nightly racing and rest periods alternated. The day included score tables and betting, with Rowell favored at 1 to 5 and Weston at 10 to 1.
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Youth prisoner faces life term after fatal Chicago saloon fight
From Chicago September 15 1879 a 22 year old youth condemned to life for a fatal shooting during a saloon dispute near his college. He fled to a prison cell as judges demand harsher punishment while relatives claim prior good conduct and intellectual promise.
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John Calvin
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