President Harrison Arrives in Cincinnati Amid Boisterous Welcomes
Crowds line Central station as President Harrison arrives, greeted by Governor Foraker and officials. An escort parade begins with Ohio National Guard salutes, handshakes, and reception stops at Burnett house, Builders Exchange, and Chamber of Commerce before the train departs at 6 o'clock.
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Cincinnati
Central Station
United States
Harrison
Miller
Rusk
John B. Elam
Thomas G. Morgan
Indian Affairs
Burnett House
Builders Exchange
Allison
Chamber of Commerce
Dinnner
Indianapolis
Record-setting August sailing as foursteamers depart New York
In a rare mid August spectacle four large steamships leave New York harbor drawing large crowds. The Teutonic and City of New York are the favorites for the eastward race to Queenstown with bets placed before departure. Ships City of Rome and Saale follow in quick succession as crowds discuss merits.
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New York
Racer
Teutonic
White Star Line
City of New York
Inman Line
Saale
Lloyd
City of Rome
City of
Queenstown
Liverpool
Great Strike Spreads on London Docks Aug 21
The strike of dock laborers expands in London with about a thousand workers at the Commercial docks joining the action. Socialists support the movement and a red flag is shown. Parade through the city draws thirty thousand dock workers, who remain orderly.
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London
Loxton
The Seductive Weed at Auction Sets Record Sale
The largest one day tobacco auction in the United States and likely world history occurred here. About 100,000 hogsheads were sold totaling around one and a half million dollars in value, marking a historic high for hogshead sales at this event.
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Louinwill
United States
North Kota Hosts First State Republican Convention
The first state convention held in North Kota opened in Pango North Dakota with Republican delegates meeting to set party priorities and platform statements. Local officials surveyed turnout as attendees gathered for the Aug. session.
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Pango
N. D
North Kota
Repub
Republicans Organize State League At Convention
Republican club members met to form a state league under the national rules. A Grant memorial chair, once used by General Grant at Appomattox, rested near the chairman as General Allen opened the convention with a unifying speech. The convention adjourned to resume the next morning.
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National Republican League
General Grant
Appomatox
Lee
Allen
Telegraphic Ticks Across Dispatches from August News
Reports from Rome Georgia announce Colonel Adolph Brantt collapsing from apoplexy during Odd Fellows session. Other items note Collis Huntington sailing to Europe with wife and pugilist Peter Jackson sailing to join City of Rome voyage. The cruiser Philadelphia to be launched in Philadelphia. Mrs Mayrick trial proceedings discussed in London. California National Bank authorized with 250000 capital. Pinzon wins Stockton meeting Great Northern St Leger. William Walter Phelps visits Blaine in Washington.
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Rome
Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Adolph Brantt
New York
Europe
Collis P. Huntington
Teutonic
Parson Davies
Peter Jackson
Washincton
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Cramps Works
Loxpon
Matthews
John W. Addison
Mayrick
Washington
National Bank of California
Los Angeles
Cal
Loxpox
Stockton
Pinzon
Bak Harbor
William Walter Phelps
Germany
Blaine
Collision at Jerome Bayñoes Lizzie May with Toussaint Louverture
The American schooner Lizzie May anchored at Jerome was struck by the Haitian man of war Toussaint Louverture on August 6. A large hole was stove in her starboard bow above water and the Toussaint Louverture departed that night without inquiry. The captain filed a protest through the American consul.
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New York
West India
Lizzie May
Jerome
Toussaint Louverture
Axtell Fails to Beat Record at Northwestern Breeders Meeting
At Washington Park the third day of the Northwestern Breeders Association trotting meeting drew about 6,000 spectators. The highlight was Young Iowan stallion Axtell attempting to beat his 2:14 record but failing to reach the target. Lady Seymour Belle took second in the western stake 2:19 class and Dora Cossack finished second in the best yearling stake mile heats with a best time of 2:28.
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Curiaco
Northwestern Breeders’ Association
Washington Park
Axtell
Western
Lady Seymour Belle
Mist
Dora Cossack
Norther Pacific approves consolidated mortgage plan
New York Aug. 21. Norther Pacific directors unanimously approve Villard’s scheme for a consolidated mortgage of 150 million dollars. A special meeting of preferred stockholders is set for October 17 to ratify the mortgage. Twenty million dollars of the bonds will finance terminals at Tacoma.
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New York
Norther Pacific
Villard
Tacoma
Joe Ammo and Denny Kelleher Fight Ends in 43rd Round
A boxing bout under Queensbury rules at the Southern California Athletic Club in Los Angeles last night pitted Joe Ammo of New York against Denny Kelleher of Boston for a $1500 purse. Ammo was knocked out in the forty third round by a neck blow.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Queensbury
Southern California Athletic Club
Joe Ammo
New York
Denny Kelleher
Boston
Seworth
Clemency pleas before Governor Hill in Albany
William F. Howe argued for executive clemency for Charles Giblin James Nolan and John Lewis. Governor Hill granted Giblin a sixty day respite while Nolan and Lewis saw their requests denied for the five murderers awaiting execution at the Tombs in New York.
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Albany
William F. Howe
Hill
Charles Giblin
James Nolan
John Lewis
New York
Giblin
Nolan
Lewis
Erie Railroad Wreck at Big Flats Flats Kills Two
A collision on the Erie line near Big Flats Flats, Elmira, last night burned two engines and about a dozen cars. Engineer Andrew Wallace and Fireman Charles Kimball died from scalding. A drover named Woodhall and several passengers were injured.
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Elmira
N. Y
Erie Road
Big Flats Flats
Andrew Wallace
Charles Kimball
Woodhall
The Cronin suspect and defense plans
A report says eastern lawyers may be sought to represent the Cronin suspects. If any accept a retainer the trial may be postponed. Ex-Detective Coughlin, one of the prisoners, is said to be breaking down and becoming extremely nervous.
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Cronin
Cwicaav
Behal
Couglin
Ship quarantined at Delaware harbor after captain's wife dies
The ship John A Briggs en route from Rio Janeiro to Philadelphia is held at quarantine in Delware due to yellow fever. The captain's wife died at sea and her body is aboard in a sealed case. The vessel is disinfected and will be detained for a few days.
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Del
John A. Briggs
Rio Janeiro
Philadelphia
Sultan's yacht to convey mission to German emperor
Constantinople August 21 The sultan's yacht will carry a special mission with a large suite to meet Emperor William and Empress of Germany. A deputation of Cretans accompanies to solicit the emperor's protection and favor.
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ConstantinorLs
Germany
William
Horrific Knoxville wreck on new railroad line
A train on the Knoxville Cumberland Gap and Louisville line derailed at Flat Gap Creek twenty two miles from Knoxville. Forty one of the fifty six passengers were injured and several prominent figures are named among the deceased and wounded. The disaster caused widespread mourning in Knoxville Tennessee.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Cumberland Gap
Louisville
Flat Gap Creek
New Road
George Andrews
East Tennessee
S. T. Powers
East Tennesse Fire Insurance Company
Alexander Reeder
Alexander A. Arthur
Chamber of Commerce
Sham Young
Peter Kern
Board of Public Works
Ohn T. Hearn
Sensine
W. Woodruff
Charles Seymour
Alexander Wilson
Ed. Barker
J. F. Kinsoll
John B. Hall
Phillip Samuels
R. Schmidt
W. A. Park
Union Pacific to Build Rail Line Into Yellowstone Park
Boston special reports Union Pacific plans a new line from Market Lake via Snake Creek valley to Jackson's Lake and upper geyser basin. An eastern syndicate would erect a large hotel at that point under government permission. Work begins after the survey, with completion expected before December 1.
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Omana
Boston
Hee
Union Pacific
Yellowstone Park
Oregon
Market Lake
Snake Creek
Jackson's Lake
Geyser Basin
Tar and Feathers and Expose Killed Him
In Muskeon Michigan authorities confirm a skeleton found in Fruitland Township is Frank Stoner. A coroner’s jury says the bones match Stoner who was tarred and feathered in North Muskegon four years ago for frequenting school outhouses and frightening girls. Farmers recognize clothing and parts of the victim’s garb. They demand investigation as those who tarred him fear exposure. Stoner disappeared after the incident and has not been heard from since.
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Muskeoon
Mich
Fruitland Township
Corney’s
Frank Stoner
North Muskegon
Stoner
Secret service officer helps man quit drinking in Colorado
A secret service officer placed Wilber under his supervision and brought him to Colorado to break his drinking habit. The officer reportedly succeeded for a time and Wilber has since run a patent office in the city for a year. Wilber was a cousin of ex President Hayes and regarded as one of the best electrical experts in the country.
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Secret Service
Colorado
Wilber
Hayes
WIRRED WASPFS. Citterco Aug 22 Weather Notes
Temperature readings from multiple cities include New York 79 New Orleans 84 St. Louis 8a Cincinnati 81 Chicago 80 and Carson Nev. Aug 22 reports Lieutenant Governor HC Davis died from heart disease this morning.
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Citterco
New York
New Orleans
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Carson
Nev
HC. Davis
Calcattaroi
Huntington
Big Sandy Railroad
Harry Noble Dominates 4-Year-Old Pace at Meet
In the Western Breeders trotting meet at Curcaco the 4-year-old race sees Harry Noble outclass rivals Wyandot and Girflow. The 2:21 class was halted due to darkness with Hinsman leading Lou White and Prize. Tomorrow Axtell the famed 43-year-old stallion aims to beat his 2:14 record.
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Curcaco
Northwestern Breeders Association
Harry Noble
Wyandot
Girflue
Hinsman
Lou White
Herring
Diplomacy
Axtell
Fast pace in Pouchkerpsiz race meets records and honors
About 6,000 attend the August 22 meet where Marksman Maid wins the 2:22 class and Susey S. takes the 1,500 purse after 2:15 best time. Bell Hamlin failed to break 2:13 but drew applause while pacer Johnston, driven by Budd Doble, created a new fastest mile on the eastern track at 2:07.
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Pouchkerpsiz
N. Y
Marksman Maid
Maud Muller
Saxon
Frank S
Susey S
Richardson
Newton B
Henrietta
Bell Hamlin
Omay Square
Johnston
Budd Doble
Record-Setting Race Wins Highlight New York Meet
Attendance reached 10 000 as Tipstaff won the three quarters race in 1 12 beating a prior mark by one second with Volunteer II in second. Tenny led the mile in 1 42 or 142 percent? Oregon was second in the same event. Lavonia took the three quarters in 14 seconds with Ruperta second. Oriflamme won the mile and a half in 1 56 Bronzemarte ran second. Swifter captured five-eighths of a mile in 1 01 with Civil Service second. Tattler won the seven eighths in 1 29 with Sparling second.
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Tipstaff
Volunteer II
Tenny
Oregon
Lavonia
Ruperta
Oriflamme
Bronzemarte
Swifter
Civil Service
Tattler
Sparling
Deputy Marshal Attacked Amid Western Liquor Dispute
In Whitewell Tennessee a United States Marshal and deputy were ambushed by two men with shotguns while pursuing men selling liquor on a mountain. John Hobbs fired eight buckshot shots, missing fatal harm as the officer’s gun jammed. The deputy survived, life saved by a coat pocket. The assailants, referred to as wild catters, had defied officers for days near Whitewall.
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South
Tenn
United States
Sam Hughes
Whitewell
John Tipton
John Hobbs
Pobs
Wild Catters
Whitewall
Prodigal Son Wins Four Races at Saratoga Meeting
Beautiful weather and large crowd as Prodigal Son takes five-eighths of a mile in 1 02 with Cecil B. second. Ben Harrison wins the mile with Belle second, Lavinia Belle captures the 500 yards in 2 12 4 with Gypsy Queen second. Vosburg wins the eleven-sixteenths in 1 4 y Vermont places second. Littrell takes three-fourths of a mile in 1 16 with Kittle R. second.
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Saratoga
Prodigal Son
Cecil B
Ben Harrison
Belle
Lavinia Belle
Gypsy Queen
Vosburg
Vermont
Littrell
Kittle R
Major J. 5. Davis Dies of Battle Wounds at Curiaco
Aug 22 in Curiaco Major J. 5. Davis of Wahoo Nebraska died of drop sy caused by wounds from Gettysburg. He served as an officer in the New York regiment during the war and was department commander of the G A B.
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Curiaco
J. 5. Davis
Wahoo
Neb
Gettysburg
New York Regiment
California capitalists place order for seventy steel oil tank cars
Perriavec Aug 22 report notes California investors arranging a $7,000 contract for seventy steel oil tank cars with a prominent iron firm. They own refineries at San Diego, have vast oil-field holdings in this region and Lima, and plan to become major national producers shipping via Pittsburg to California refineries. The company operates its own plate mill and aims to ship refined products to the Sandwich Panda and the East.
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Perriavec
California
San Diego
Lima
Pittsburg
Standard Company
Epidemic of Flux Ravages Cuarmeston West Virginia
An epidemic of flux has swept Cuarmeston in the past thirty days. The virulent disease has caused about fifty fatalities, with deaths most common among young children in the city and county.
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West Virginia
Cuarmeston
W. Va
Parnell to Visit America for Health Tour
Loxpon August 22 reports Charles Stewart Parnell will soon tour the United States for his health, presenting plans aimed at renewing his vigor and stamina.
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Parnell
America
Loxpon
Important Witness Wilber Found Dead in Bed
Samuel P F Wilber a key witness in the government's suit against Bell Telephone was found dead in bed. A chief clerk in the patent office electrical department he had testified about bribery by Bell but denied it on the stand amid the ongoing case developments.
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Denxvex
Cole
Samue PF
Wilber
Bell ‘Telephone Company
Electrical Department
Patent Office
Will
Bell
Chinese Laborer Ordered to Return to Chicago
Chae Chang Pung, the first Chinese laborer who challenged the Scott law by attempting to land in the United States, was ordered by the U S circuit court to return to Chicago this afternoon after the Supreme Court decision in his adverse case.
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San Francisco
Chae Chang Pung
United States Supreme Court
Chicago
United States Circuit Court
Hearing Postponed In Field Habeas Corpus Case
In San Francisco on August 24 the hearing on the habeas corpus petition involving Justice Stephen J. Field was postponed until next Thursday. The judges will argue the jurisdiction of federal versus state courts.
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San Francisco
Cal
Stephen J. Field
United States Supreme Court
Purvis man appeals to supreme court on bond release
Bud Renand has appealed to the supreme court from Purvis and was released on 900 dollars bond. He also furnished 200 dollars to appear as a witness before the grand jury in December.
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Hud Hevnand
Purvis
Bud Renand
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Faust Beats Patron in 3-Year-Old Race at Butte
Evanston Wyoming August 22 Faust the year old pride of Evanston won the stakes in the 3 year old race at Butte Missouri besting his full brother Patton in two straight heats Time 2 28 the lowest 3 year old record ever made and praised by A C Beckwiths stables patrons of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
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Evanston
Wyo
Faust
Butte
Patton
A. C. Beckwith
Maybrick sentence commuted to life in penal servitude
London August reports confirm Mrs Maybrick’s sentence for murder of her husband is commuted to life in penal servitude after medical testimony disputes over poison’s lethality. Home Secretary Matthews and leading lawyers reached a unanimous decision, with no further appeals planned. Local notices say prison officials had not received formal word by midnight and Mrs Maybrick had not been informed.
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London
the Globe
Mra. Maybrick
Matthews
Maybrick
Liverroot
Corner Stone Laid for Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors Monument
In Indianapolis on August 22 a large ceremony laid the cornerstone of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with President in attendance. Thousands of veterans and citizens filled streets as a 5000-strong parade formed, the president rode with officials, and ceremonies concluded with the cornerstone being set.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors
United States
Denny
Hovey
Grocery owner slain in early burglary attempt in New York
Killed by burglars in New York on August 22 as Christopher W Luca confronted three intruders at his grocery. He was stabbed to the heart after a close hand to hand fight. Police captured Denin, a professional thief and ex convict, within an hour and later detained a second man identified as McElwain.
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New York
Christopher W.luca
McElwain
Denin
Destitution Case In East Saginaw Ends in Starvation Claim
Health officers report James M. Smith a paper hanger dying of consumption with seven children ill from whooping cough. The mother says the family had no food for five days and that a 3 month old baby died of starvation, buried in a soup box in the garden. Authorities take the family into care.
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East Saginaw
Mich
James M. Smith
Smith
World
Married the Lady Who Forried Him
Elmira reports a peculiar marriage between 45-year-old Miss Hannah Rhodes a former city schoolteacher and her 22-year-old husband Thomas F. Connelly a leading ceo partner in the CE and FF Connelly grocery firm. The couple's unusual pairing drew local attention as Rhodes once taught in Elmira public schools and Connelly built a prominent business career in Elmira and Binghamton.
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CE. & FF
Recharging the Navy
The acting secretary of the navy opened bids today for constructing five steel cruisers in two classes. Two ships at about 2600 tons and three at 1600 tons will cost 700000 and 1000000 dollars respectively, to be completed within two years. Contracts protect the government against profit and ensure contractor responsibility for vessel success despite design omissions.
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Wastixoron
Walker
Lidge
Kenny
Melville
Alchborn
Ship design and contractors influence early naval vessels
The article notes instrumental input from shipyards Harlan & Hollingsworth of Wilmington and Quintard iron works of New York in vessel design. It states the navy department did not consult Congress on appropriations, and that the commission fixed cost speed and tonnage, forcing officers to draft plans for high-grade ships that could not be built within the allotted funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
Wilmington
Quintard Iron Works
New York
Navy Department
Congress
Bitter Laundry War Rages Over Chinese Shops in St Louis
In St Louis on August 22, American laundries launch a campaign against Chinese laundries. Transparent appeals urge locals to boycott the Chinese lepers and their opium joints. A 2,500 white girl parade is planned to stir public sentiment, amid claims Chinese shops drive Americans from the trade.
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St. Louis
Dead General Report From Port au Prince Conflict
A Port au Prince dispatch dated August 5 reports Haitian gunboat Defense returning with General Dardignac, Legitime’s commander, and news that the southern region is lost to Legitime, leaving only Port au Prince fighting the rest of Hayti.
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New Orleans
Port Au Prince
Dardignac
Legitime
Hayti
Edison honored at Paris banquet with Franco American ties
In Paris on August 22 Premier Firara praised enduring Franco American bonds at a banquet for Edison. American minister White Law Reid spoke briefly and Edison expressed gratitude for the warm reception.
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Paris
Edison
Firara
France
America
Whitelaw Reid
Theatre managers file Panama claim against Colombia
Central American Atrocities report Charles Pratt and Edward Craig, American theatre managers, subjected to indignities and imprisonment on the Isthmus of Panama. They are now in New York and have filed claims against the Colombian government for 16800 dollars each.
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New York
Charles Pratt
Edward Craig
Panama
Idanha Hotel Reopens at Soda Springs Under Union Pacific
Soda Springs Idaho hosts the new Idanha hotel reopening for the season under Union Pacific Railway management. The first class hotel offers modern conveniences and can house hundreds. Nearby medicinal springs are famed for cures. hunting and fishing attract guests with guides and livery available. For information contact E L Lomax in Omaha Nebraska.
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Soda Springs
Idaho
Idanha
Union Pacific Ry
Soda Spring
E. L. Lomax
Gen'l. Pass
Omaha
Neb
Dining Cars on The Overland Flyer To Portland
Union Pacific announces dining cars between Council Bluffs and Portland on The Overland Flyer starting August 17 and running daily through September. The cars depart Council Bluffs at 7 55 p m and reach Omaha at 8 15 p m offering market best meals for 75 cents each.
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Council Bluffs
Denver
Union Pacific
Portland
Ore
Omaha
Henson Wit Sparks Roars At Chautauqua In New York
The Rev Dr Henson of Chicago impressed listeners with his ready wit during a Chautauqua event. An artist joke earlier drew laughs about caricatures as the audience enjoyed humor about mispronunciations and slips. The incident highlighted Henson’s quick wit and the lively tone of the gathering.
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Dr. Henson
Chicago
West
Talmage
Henson
Frank Beard
Beard
New York
Men of
Vincent
Aristocrat at the Breakfast Table Clue Sparks Bookshop Pair
Mrs Boominell asks a clerk for The Aristocrat at the Breakfast Table by Holmes. The clerk questions the author, and Mrs Boominell responds with a corrected guess, pursuing a copy for her own amusement.
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Mrs. Boominell
Holmes
Fragmented OCR notice of local saloon sighting
Pippin Well and Bilaby discuss a strange metamorphosis seen the other day, with one remark mentioning a glimpse of a saloon and an unclear object. The fragmentary text hints at a bizarre event but lacks concrete details or names.
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Pippin
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