Crimes of a Woman Fiend in Kansas Territory
An Arkansas-area mining family tale details M Ward of Bates county Missouri accused of brutal assaults on his 17 year old daughter, a pregnancy, and threats to kill if exposed. Neighbors mobbed Ward but he fled on a westbound Missouri Pacific train toward Kansas. a brother seeks capture with over fifty men ready to act.
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Prasanton
Kant
M. Ward
Here
Bates County
Missouri
Hood & Kiicaid
Ward
Aso
Kansas
Kansas Rail and State Notes From A Century Ago
General state notes cover railroad commission visits on depot siting in Elgin and Emporia, construction bids for the Emporia normal building wing, and school land fund debates. reports of a fatal house fire near Lawrence, a 250 foot coal and gas prospect at Eudora, new railroad tax rolls, and a booming land market with agents in Ottawa and Garden City. Also notes on Stockton electric franchise, Blakeman town boom, Atchison bond votes, and personnel moves in railroad management.
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Elgin
Chautauqua County
Kansas
Old. Elgin
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Old Elgin
Board of Regents of
The
State Normal
Emporia
John Hammond
Sheehan & Jacobs
Topeka
Martin
Lawrence
Wasima
Eudora
Lunder
Jatate Board of Railroad Auseraora A
Citizens’ National Bank of Concordia
Kan
Ottawa
Whiich
Brethren In Conference
Diomeds
Garden City
Wichita
Bunenmbe Literatura Line Ars
Stockton
Daniel Sarvers
Stockton Light-Power Company
Kansas City
Atchison
Cyrus, Anderson
Atwood
Enroy
Lincoln Land Company
Blakeman
Beaver Branch
Burlington & Missouri Roads Ia
Chicago
H. T. Richards
Bonors Railway
New
Mexico
Arizona
J. H. Scott
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroads Company
Batvatton Army
Theateas of Lawrenes
Aegime
Hivane Iit
Ted Tre Taying
Atchison Cable Line Organizes and Local Road Aid Discussed
A new cable street line company is organized in Atchison with auxiliary printing depots planned. While unloading a heavy rack near Augusta, J H Ball suffered a fatal neck injury when a derrick failed and rock struck him. Elections are ordered in Milton Murdock Towanda Augusta Walnut and Douglass townships to vote county aid of 300000 for four additional roads. Wheat in Atchison County is forecast to be 50 percent above predictions from thirty days ago.
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Atchison
Au Ply
Whitewater’ Bridge
Augusta
J. H. Ball
Milton
Murdock
Towanda
Walnut
Douglass
Rock Island
Blaine Heads Abroad After Bar Harbor Interview
The interview, conducted near Bar Harbor, outlines Blaine’s plans for a year long overseas trip with his wife and two daughters. He denies health failures driving the journey and discusses the 1884 Burchard incident and its impact on the New York election, noting the narrow vote margin.
Decoration Day Observed in New York with 15000 in Procession
In New York on Decoration Day crowds gathered early to honor General Grant at his tomb. Governor Hill reviewed a militia and veteran procession joined by Generals Sheridan Sherman Sickles and others. Mrs. Grant laid a single bouquet on the steel casket before leaving. services began at 4 with G A R ritual led by Grant Post of Brooklyn and D. D. John Rhey Japson delivering the oration. Fifty colored ladies in uniform carried flowers to the tomb.
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New York
General Grant
Hill
Sheridan
Sherman
Sickles
Teg
Grant, Post
Brooklyn
Morgan
Hamilton
John Rhey Japson
D. D
Washington M. E. Church
Large Block Collapses in Missouri City
A three story brick building at 414 and 416 North Third Street in Br. Lou., Mo. collapsed at 12:30 today. Several workers were believed buried in debris while others escaped from windows or the rear yard. Firemen and police searched the wreck as August Steffens, a painter, was rescued at 1:40 pm badly crushed but alive. The plant housed Flesh & Mook painters and Bally, Sage & Co sign and house painters. The old structure had been vacant until recently and the cause was unclear.
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Br. Lous
North Third Street
Flesh &Mook, Paintere
Bally, Sagé& Co
Delymong
August Steffens
Ie Lie
Tariff Movement Contemplated By Administration
A Washington Times dispatch says Secretary Fairchild reports the President and colleagues consider a tariff move to unite Democrats in both houses. They aim to craft a bill with Randall Carl Usle and others, seeking common ground and timely administration policy ahead of Congress.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Fairchild
House of Representatives
Senate
Randall
Carl Usle
Congress
Gaudaur Defeats Hanlan In Three Mile Championship Race
Jacob Gaudaur won the American championship and $5,000 prize on Calumet Lake, finishing in 20:29 to beat Hanlan who led early but faded. Hanlan claimed illness and cold affected his effort as rain and wind complicated conditions. Gaudaur’s win set a new record on the course, with Donohue and Corbett scheduled for a Davenport race in August.
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Cuicano
Jacob Gaudaur
Hanan
Caraman
Calumet Lake
Gandaur
Usalan
Hanlan
Grindaut
Gaudan
Cundaur
Qudant
Farragut
Gaudaur
James Donohue
Davenport
Iowa
Jacon Corbett
Chicago Farraguts
Australia
Beach
Washington Observes Memorial Day Across Cemeteries
On a sunny Washington Memorial Day crowds visit Arlington, Congressional, Soldiers’ Home, and other cemeteries to lay flowers on graves. G A R and Loyal Legion members march to ceremonies with speeches by congressmen and officers.
National Drill at Washington Highlights Competition
The National Drill in Washington drew sixty competitors from two per company. Four army officers judged a fierce event narrowing to four, then three. San Antonio rifleman won first prize. Washington Light Infantry and Louisiana Legion members earned second and third. Milwaukee Light Battery showcased sabre drill while Chicago Zouaves protested Memphis Zouaves’ drill due to recounts near black troops.
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Washington
Army
Falla
Belknap
San Antonio
Washington Light
Louisville Legion
Texan
Washingtonian
Louisville
H. G."stasck
San Antonio Rifles
Charles F. Conrad
Washington Light Infantry
J. J. Wagner
Louisiana Legion
Milwaukee
Chicago Zouaves
Memphis Zouaves
Yeferro
Meropihta. Com
Plana
Controversy Over Colored Troops At National Drill
The National Drill days near closing reveal tensions between northern and southern units over allowing colored troops to participate. Vicksburg Southrona and Memphis Zouaves withdrew from the parade, others followed after tensions with northern officers. Admission costs and religious events are noted amid claims of misunderstandings and partial withdrawals.
Contagious Pleuro Pneumonia Warns Railroads
Commissioner Colman urges rail and transport firms to enforce strict disinfection rules to stamp out pleuro pneumonia among cattle in Maryland New York and other infected districts. Affidavits, cleaning, and shipping safeguards are required to prevent spread to distant markets.
Mrs Logan Fund Details Outlining Subscriptions
Washington May 20 George E Simon general treasurer of the Logan fund has completed and transmitted to Mrs Logan a detailed statement of the fund sources and respective subscription amounts. The report covers how the money was paid in and the disposition of the registered bonds.
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Washington
George E. Simon
Logan Fund
Mra
Logan
Murder of well known editor in Lovr City Neb
May 28 Lovr City Neb witnessed the fatal street confrontation between two prominent editors C B Willard of Sherman County Times and B L Richardson of the Northwestern. Richardson shot Willard at close range after a heated exchange over a poem targeting Willard, killing him instantly. Willard, known as Skip, was a popular figure and ally of State Senator Conger. the motive traced to long running post office disputes and personal enmity.
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Loup, City
Nebs
Richardson
Northtwestern
Lovr City
Neb
C. B. Willard
Sherman County Times
B. L. ‘Richardson
The
Northwestern
Willard
Times Office
Amd
Lincoln
Paddock
Conger
Omaha
Loon City
Shermy
Sherman
Courly Times
Webster's Dictionary
Webster's
Doe
Origa4pal
Nightingale
Scott
Yest
Sherman County
Monty
Admiral Farragut at Mobile Bay Was He Lashed to Rigging
The New York Tribune argues Farragut was lashed to the port main rigging briefly and later to the port mizzen rigging during the Mobile Bay fight. Testimony from Quartermaster Knowles and Captain Watson supports the claims, and a Farragut letter to his wife is cited as corroboration.
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New York Tribune
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Knowles
Watson
Drayton
Thia
J. C. Watson
The
Hartford
James Smith
Mizzentop
The New Hampshire Senatorship Crowds Debate
Concord June 1 There is informal talk on the New Hampshire senatorial situation with no active campaigning until next week. Chandler supporters expect Republican legislators to caucus for his nomination while others foresee fifteen to twenty Republicans abstaining to influence the result. Briggs of Manchester says he has been asked but not yet consented to allow his name in the free convention. Democrats back Boldy their nominees and would hold the balance of power if seventeen Republican votes align. Doubt persists on whether one or two senators will be decided by caucus.
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Blaine
New York
Bar Harbor
Southampton
Great Britvin
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Mediterranean
Ing Gladstone
Burchard
New York City
Washington
Vicksburg Southrona
Memphis Zouaves
Rgv
Talmage
Jist
Waahingiight Infantry
National Rifles
Ust Na Sann
Anc
Che
Memphis
Ford
Chicago
Oa Fethys
Ton
Chronican
Drilberaundae
Searle
Southernp
Thecaudo
Hesnya
Taa
Lomax Rifles
Belknap Rifles
San Antonio Rifles
Louisiana Rfless
Tos Aube
IBS
Adureau Clanim
United States
Transporta Ho
Ruth
Busreau
Neuman J. Colman
New Hampshire
Concord
Noh
William E. Chandler
Chandler
Robins
Jame S. Briggs
Manchester
Bolidy
Debt recap for Wasiinetox June summary
Recapitulation of public debt figures shows maturity status and principal totals. It lists debt bearing interest at 6 7 percent and a total debt outstanding around 697 542 197 with treasury cash available for debt reduction. Reserve funds exist to support debt reduction and a June decrease in devices is noted.
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Wasiinetox
Ee Devbton
C.cyeaceenyeres
ST Mor Fess Reserve Fund
Major Perley Poore Dies Veteran Journalist
Washington special reports Maj. Ben. Perley Poore, veteran journalist, died at 12 45 Sunday morning. Born in Newburyport Massachusetts on November 2 1820 he worked as editor proprietor and author. He edited the American Sentinel and contributed to Gleason's Pictorial and the Boston Journal among other roles.
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Perley Poore
Washington
Ben. Perley Poore
Benjamin Perley Toore
Newbury
Mass
Whig
Egypt
Palestine
Boston
Atlas
Louie Phillipe
Gen. Paylor
Napoleon
American Sentinel
Gleason's Pictorial
Newburyport
Washington, D. C
Boston Journal
United States Agricultural
Congressional
Mass Meeting of Unionists in Birmingham Town Hall
A mass meeting of Unionists was held at Birmingham town hall. A letter from John Bright urged the Liberal Party to abandon past traditions and resist a conspiracy. Sir Henry James criticized unionists for wavering after Parnell’s alliance, and a resolution approved the union of leaders.
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LoxDay
Janet
Birmingham
John’ Bright
Liberal Party
Henry James
Ite Eader
Parnell
Asiate
Unioniat
Dayton man shoots Fowley Broddard on street
Intense excitement followed the shooting of Fowley Broddard by a man named Chabb who approached on the street and fired into his left ear. Details are scarce as the injured man is attended by bystanders and police investigate the motive.
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Dayton
Ohio
Prominent Among the Fair Sex
A round of notes on notable women and public figures. Items mention Mra Louisa Knapp editor of the Ladies' Home Journal with a salary of 5000 dollars, Mrs Gen Logan, Mrs Sabin, the empress Augusta of Germany, Miss Dora Wheeler and portraits of artists, Miss Evelyn King, Rubinstein study, the sultan offering to confer order on Mrs Cleveland, Mrs Mollie S. Davie heading Southern literary women, Carrie Bartlett at Oshkosh Times now at Sions Falls church pulpit, Maggie Mitchell as fresh cook, Mrs Mary Green of Paducah aged 105, Miss Mary Dickens praised on stage, Mrs Catherine Real of Essex aged 103, Rosina Emmet described with large eyes and refined taste.
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Evelyn Kines
Massachusetts
Rubinstein
Turkey
Times
Sions
D. T
Maggie Mitchell
Ofte
Mary Green
Paducah
Mary Dickens
Catherine Real
Essex
Methodist
Rosina Emmet
Murderer Showers Arrested for Grandchildren Fatality
A barman named William Showers, age about 54, was arrested in Annville Lucerne county at midnight on charges of murdering his two grandchildren William and Samuel aged 3 and 5. The boys vanished after a mountain trip in his wagon and were found strangled and beaten in Showers yard. Coroner’s jury found murder. Showers confessed amid local threats of lynching.
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Reaprya
Pas
May St
William ’ Strowers
Annville
Lucerne County
Willam-and-Samuel
Oped
Ile
Iiiny
Howers
Showers
Elizabeth Sarge
Showera
Judge Follett Quits Probate Post Amid Rumors
Grasp Raris June 1. Lyman D. Follett judge of probate left town after rumors he was under a cloud. He went to Chicago and made a draft on a friend for a small amount. He has long speculated in the Chicago grain market and is said to have suffered heavy losses. Indebtedness estimated at 20 000 dollars. Follett resigned as judge of probate and sent it to Governor Luce from Chicago.
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Raris
Mich
Lyman D. Follett
Follett
Chicago
An Unfortunate Postmaster
The body of Postmaster Canon of Fort Lincoln was found washed ashore at Winona. An official inquiry showed irregularities at his office and implied possible arrest. Canon disappeared at six p.m. and was found in the Missouri River. he was worth about $35,000 and left no will.
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BisMarck, Dak
Canon
Fort Lincoln
Winova
Missouri
Crown Prince’s Daughter to wed Duke of Wartenburg
Berlin June 1 report marriage is arranged between Duke Albrecht of Wartenburg and the Crown Prince Frederick William’s daughter. The match is tied to the Wartenburg succession question as a key political issue of the period.
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Berlin
Albrecht
Wartenburg
Frederick William
Warterburg
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National Capital
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Great National Cemetery
Patumite River
Thitler
G. A. RB
Marine Band
Gen. Logan
Newman
Thomas H. McKee
Loyal Legion
Mra. Logan
Mrs. Logan
Admiral Farragut
Fair Sex
Louisa Knapp
Ladies’ Home Journal
Logan Hag
Washington Society
Sabin
Minnesota
Hag
Empress Augusta
Dora Wheeler
T.B. Aldrich
W. D. Howells
James Russell Lowell
Crown Prince
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