Birth of the Republican Party and Kellogg's saga
A fragmented reminiscence recounts the origins of the Republican Party after the 1840s and 1850s. It details conventions in Bloomington and Chicago, Kellogg’s long involvement in Republican politics, and a dramatic tale of his attempted trip to New Orleans during Lincoln’s era, including a near-miss at Ford's Theatre and a misdirection that kept him from the assassination scene.
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Louisiana
Kellogg
Louisiawa
Lincoln
Nebraska
Washington
Andincoln
White House
New Orleana
Hrealdeut
Ford
Blebird Yates
Trnolo
Yates
Rolloge
Tin Trlonda
Dla
Taton
Tate
Kell
Warty
Ferrozone Promises Vitality for Women and Circulation
An advertisement touts Ferrozone as a tonic for women to improve circulation, heart vigor, and nerve strength. It claims congestion causes pain and headaches, offering Ferrozone as a special remedy for girls and women with guaranteed satisfaction at six cents a bottle. The note is signed by Thomas Downey.
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Thomay Downey
Race Track Man Marries In Southern City Aisle
An odd OT fragment reports a man from a racetrack wedding joining Mara Gaweldy and Mine Lillie Rady as partners. The text misreads like a ceremony scene with scattered names and places including Broadway and Oakland, mentioning a hotel operator former Cassidy aide and a courtly liaison.
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Mara Gaweldy
Mine Lillie Rady
Mare Cansillly
Tata
Sonny
Wowamuynd
Supped Heart
Broadway
Mme Lille Fers
Oakland Wee Tae
Price
Ay Huhard
Tiny Wa
Haviln Hotel
Cassidy
The Bright Spots in Life's Trials and Endurance
A reflective note on strength and weakness revealed by moments of challenge. It speaks of memories a man may be proud to own, including forgiven injuries, conquered temptations, and endurance that outlasts missteps.
Thompson's Barouma-Will Prove Kidney Remedy Juiced
An ad touts a purely vegetable kidney remedy claiming to flush poisons and uric acid from the kidneys. It sells Thompson's Barouma and Mandrake Pills, priced 25 cents, as a universal treatment for kidney, bladder, and female ailments, claiming immediate action and safety for children.
Respite for Negress Governor Grants Stay to Save Virginian
Governor Mann grants a stay to spare Virginia Chelan, a first woman, from execution for the murder of her mistress Mia. The order delays the sentence at Hampton while authorities consider commutation, with expectations of further action before the term ends.
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Mann
Richmond
Jake U
Virella
Virginia Chelan
Ken
Mia
Hampton
Nin
Warship Drive to Build World’s Largest Combat Vessel
A proposal urged by Senator Willman envisions constructing the world’s largest warship. The plan aims to showcase national strength and deter conflict, raising debate over arms and the pace of naval armament.
Balloon Race Plans Promising Record Large Event
The upcoming American elimination contest for the James Gordon Bennett cup will start in Kansas City on July 27 and is touted as the country’s largest balloon event. Prominent figures include Captain HL Bonpywell and George BE Myers, with A Vro Club leaders appointing starters and multiple cities including St. Louis Denver and Indianapolis considering entries. Kansas City may field two balloons and St. Louis is planned to enter four.
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Kansas City
HL. 1
Bon Pywell
George BE. Myers
Kansas City Aero Clubs
A. B. Lawibert
Bt Eouls Avro Clu
Avro Club
Amarios San Francisca
Denver
Tndianapelle
St. Tou 1
Murdock Bill Aims At Pure Clothes Advertising
A House bill by Representative Victor Murdock seeks to protect buyers from misleading claims by requiring clear disclosure of material content in clothing. The measure targets tagged terms such as pure wool or pure linen and would mandate exact percentages of wool, cotton, and other fabrics used in garments marketed as such.
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Murdock
Victor Murdock
Kinsax
Murdoele
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Corry Testimony
Corry residents testify to Doan's Kidney Pills as timely cures for weak kidneys. Nichols at 216 W Wayne St praises them after using the remedy, urging fellow kidney sufferers in Corry to try the treatment. Foster-Miburn Co Buffalo sells the pills for 60 cents with Home-Voan's as a recall note.
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Graterul Thoumand Fc
Arlanry
Corry
Dean
Tent Ob
Corty
Nichols
W. Wayne St
Wll Deters
Prive
Foster-Miburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Voan
Vatican procession to include 3000 Americans in Vienna parade
Reported preparations for the Eucharist Congress in Vienna anticipate a mass procession with about 2000 to 3000 Americans. The event, led by Rt. Rev. Camillus Maes, will feature archbishops and Hungarian Episcopate, with Catholic clergy and cathedral ceremonies planned around the parade route on Sept 1.
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Vienna
OU Porto
Camillis Maes
Covineton
Westminster Patly
Milan
Coloene Hind Marinos
Muidinig
Si. Stoshen
Willye Cour
de Didtlouy
City Hack D M Jackson Propristor Trains Union Depot
D M Jackson proprietor offers first class city service meeting all trains at Union Depot. Special attention to trunks and baggage transfers. Telephones available for customer convenience.
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D. M. Jackson
Union Depot
Employment Office seeks hotel and private help now
Up-To-Date Employment Office at B10 West Grand Street Erie Pennsylvania advertises immediate openings for all kinds of hotel and private help. Applicants are urged to write, phone, or call at once for placement.
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Erie
Woman Candidate Breaks Ground in Rhode Island State Racing
The THO Socialists of Rhode Island nominate Heton Dougherty of Providence as secretary of state candidate for November. She is the first woman to run for state office in Rhode Island where women cannot vote but may vote in party primaries.
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THO Socialists
Rhode Inland
Sioction
Heton Dougherty
Providence
Rhode Island
Bishop Tuttle’s Record
Bishop Tuttle, the presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church, has served as the bishop of Missouri for twenty-one years, and has spent forty-five years in Holy Orders and ninety years in church service.
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Tuttle
Protestant Episcopal
Ohiroh
Missouri
Farm Hand Shoots Himself in Beloit Wisconsin
A farm hand from Fongen, Sib, shot himself in Beloit, Wisconsin, ending his life. The incident was reported July 192- and appears tied to a broader note on marriage and medical consent in the era.
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Beloit
Wie
W. H
Fongen
Sib
New York Provision Market Summary
Market report from New York details commodities including wheat No 3 hard at 1.07, oats, pork, butter creamery extras, figs, potatoes, and corn. Livestock section lists prime steers, cows, heifers, and hogs with prices. Buffalo hay market noted. Overall tone and figures reflect active trading, varied prices, and regional dairy and grain activity.
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New York
Hennery
Cherse—State Dairy
Chotoy
Eastern Shore
Fancy
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