Political tempers flare as Blaine suits and party talks swirl
The piece notes Democratic committee chatter over removing candidates, Blaine suing the Indianapolis Sentinel for libel, and calls for similar action against the Buffalo Telegram and Cincinnati Enquirer. It mentions Maine as the first state to speak in the campaign and questions Republican prospects this fall. It also cites a Williams County Defiance Democrat report and the Bryan Press on election outcomes.
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Maine
Blaine
Williams County
Bryan Press
Blaise
Indianapolis Sentinel
Mr. Cleveland
Buffalo Telegram
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hendricks Disloyalty and Party Pensions Debate
The Springfield paper denounces Hendricks as a traitor for aiding the government from behind Union lines and critiques the Democratic pension plank. It cites New York Sun on Cleveland nomination and cites Col Brigham's Bryan meeting as Republican vigor in Williams County with Blaine and Logan support and planned victory by 250 to 300 votes.
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Springfield Globe Republic
Hendricks
Tuer
New York Sun
Cleveland
Fulton County Tribune
Col. Brigham
Bryan
Williams County
Blaine and
Logan Cubs
J. H. Brigham
Hill's Virginia trip ends with limited support
A Richmond dispatch reports W D Hill of Ohio spoke in Staunton to a Republican crowd that welcomed tariff talk but showed little enthusiasm beyond party lines. The observer notes Hill’s last Virginia appearance, predicting stronger Bourbon opposition and possible political fallout.
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W. D. Hill
Virginia
Hill
Dixie
Richmond
Staunton
Ohio
John R. Tucker
Mr. Hill
Court House
Blaise
D—N Buckeye
France’s Hard Path to Kelung and Wider War Risks
The piece weighs France’s tough options in the China crisis. It notes a land invasion would require 40,000 troops while Toulon is blocked, and a sea campaign would target major ports risking German and English trade and possible civilian casualties. It highlights Kelung as vital for coal and naval reach, and mentions mixed signals on Chinese preparedness amid broader strategic friction.
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France
Toulon
Debarkation
M. Ferry
Kelung
Asia
Suez
Australia
Times
Foo Chow
Ghost money and a wedged stone reveal a treasure tale
A narrator recalls finding a black satchel wedged under a stone after a chase. Inside lay $12,000 in lawful money, a $500 reward sent to a grieving widow, and an engrav ed gold chain from Joe Ricketts. The tale ends with a brag about belief in ghosts and a cigarette offered.
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Jess
United States
Wieder
Ann Street
Ricketts
Joe Ricketts
New England Philosophers and a Bridge Toll Tale
The passage recalls Thoreau and followers who valued labor over money. A Boston man refused a toll by offering to work a day in a hay field, then walked on. An Irish worker experiences a similar approach, dining with Emer son’s family after hiring as a helper. Thoreau accepted payments, whitewashing or splitting wood, and then returned to work for needed cash.
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Louise
Austria
Germany
Potsdam
Heinrich
Duke
Duchess of
Duke of Wellington
Eruetein
Altoona
Eeies & Co
Baatan
Alchaps
Sorgum, Co
Cresson
Han
Jess
Mr. Nigger
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Suspension Bridge
Lasses & Co
Joe Ricketts
Joe
Mos
Hull
United States
Newallen
IF 'Y
New Orlens
Thoreau
Boston
Emerson
Orward
St. Louis
Burlington Hawkeye
Mabel
Meecker
Moses
Nan Gomeen
Churchill
Vicksburg
Ayer
J. W. Wurfrey
Col Theodore Thomas Show Memorabilia in Memphis Tale
In Memphis a man urged Col Theodore Thomas to perform at a wagon show saying he’d heard of a song he could sing. Thomas denied singing, prompting the man to challenge if the conductor was a fraud and warned he’d rather skip the circus than watch a phony act.
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Theodore Thomas
Merchant Traveler
Memphis
Recarving Maj John Andre Head At Westminster Abbey
A third head replacement on Maj John Andre’s carving at Westminster Abbey is reported after prior thefts. The note cites a 1883 address from Bucyrus Ohio and mentions a Dr. Bridge organ recital linked to the series of head losses.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Maj
John Andre
Westminster Abbey
Maj. Andre
Dr. Bridge
Bucyrus
Ohio
R. Pengelly & Co
Athlophoros Helps Neuralgia and Rheumatism Claim
A testimonial from J. E. Reed of Los Angeles says neuralgia and rheumatism are twin pains and both respond to Athlophoros. He reports severe facial pain relieved after following the remedy’s directions and notes no return of pain.
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J. E. Reed
Gal
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Farquhar Bros
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Clinton
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Clinton Street
Frenchy
Col. Clinton
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H. Gherke
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Ikeep
Cjs
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2D Ward
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Lover
Loose
J. M. Loose & CO
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Williams & Co
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J. Brereton
Adams & Superior Sts
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Toledo
Zoa
Reae
Colorado
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D.D
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George St. M. E
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Perry and
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W. C. Kughart
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