Riot ends fatal parade clash over Little Red Schoolhouse float
In Boston on July fourth a parade clash left John Wills dead and several injured after factions opposed to a float depicting the Little Red Schoolhouse sparked a confrontation. Police restored order as shots and stones flew, with multiple victims and a chaotic scene on Border Street. A separate Illinois picnic riot near Eneusa left three dead and many hurt. Also reports say the National Populist Convention may call a nationwide gathering in Chicago or St Louis in August to unite free silver advocates.
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Brooks Street
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Little Rock
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Chicago
St. Louis
Another Sister for Ruth in the President’s Family
A girl baby was born at Gray Gables Buzzards Bay Massachusetts July 8 at 430 pm. Dr Bryant confirms mother and child are well. This is the third girl in the presidential family Ruth is four Esther two. Mrs Perrine mother in law from Buffalo may arrive this week.
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Gray Gables
Bryant
Ruth
Esther
Cleveland
Perrine
Buffalo
Outlook Brightens as Retail Distribution Expands
R G Dun weekly trade review notes midsummer reports show better crop prospects and a marked rise in retail distribution of products. Demand for goods remains active while wages rise for many workers, though rapid price increases temper buying in some sectors.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Plans for Expanding Work Across Eastern States
Reports from nearly all parts of the Union note progress with extending the work into the middle and eastern states. A committee member cites applications from 20 states east of the Missouri River as authority for the statement.
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Middle
Missouri River
Chinch Bug Swarms Threaten Tennessee Crops
Swarms of chinch bugs are damaging crops in Williamson Rutherford and Davidson counties. Experts from the state commission of agriculture report widespread destruction and plan to use infected bugs from Kansas and Illinois to spread disease among crop destroyers.
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Nashville
Williamson
Rutherford
Davidson
State Commission of Agriculture
Ito
Kansas
Peat Bog Fire Rages Across 8500 Acre Slough in Indiana
In Howard township near Kokomo Indiana a peat bog swamp called the Five Mile Slough covering 8500 acres has burned for several days. The bog is six feet deep and the fire cannot be extinguished by ordinary means. Nearby fences have burned.
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Kokomo
Ind
Howard Township
Five Mile
Eight Chinamen Found Dead in River Near Mavima
In Mavima California on July 9 eight Chinamen were found dead in the river. They had been employed in mountain mines about eight miles away. Foul play is suspected.
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Mavima
Cal
Tin plate growth under Republican protection noted
The Toledo Blade argues that tin plate production rose after Republican protection, citing 156 mills in operation or underway and 58 more projected. It asserts annual output rising to 4.68 million boxes soon and 6.42 million later, denouncing Democratic falsehoods and calling for American-led industry.
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United States
Toledo Blade
Advance in Wages Boosted by Confidence in Republicans
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette argues free traders overstate wage gains since tariff reform adjourned. It claims wages rise despiteDemocratic free trade policy and expects gradual wage improvements as Republican rule regains power, noting a return toward pre 1892 highs.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Pittsburg
Armour Sees Decline in Packers Trade Outlook
H. O. Armour, a leading packer with vast hog and beef trade, says the business is not as good as in the past and does not promise to improve.
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H. O. Armour
Mail loss prompts printed envelopes for letters
Thousands of letters and money are lost yearly in transit. The Dillon office offers printed envelopes with name and address on one corner to reduce misdirection. Prices: 60 cents per hundred, prepaid, plus low rates for other printing. Orders to Tripone Publishing Co. Dillon Mont.
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Tripone Pusuisnine Co
Dillon, Mont
Swell Linen Cycling Suit Draws Admiration on Boulevard
A brown eyed shopper notes the appeal of German linen cycling suits in black blue tan and green with optional narrow braid. Skirts reach above boots with side openings and knee room. jackets resemble Eton styles. Prices start at 85 dollars with extra braiding possible. A wheelwoman in tan linen inspires admiration.
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Eton
New York
Massasoit Cycle club to stage handicap road race at Hampden Park
Massasoit Cycle club will host its annual handicap road race at Hampden Park on June 1 open to all with a prize list worth $2,000 including a $1,200 piano. Noted riders Monte Scott Nat Butler Eddie McDuffie F B Stowe and Fred Landry compete for first prize while spectators view three quarters of a mile at start and finish from seating.
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Hampden Park
Massasoit
Evyor
Massachusetts
Monte Scott
Nat Butler
Eddie McDuffie
F. B. Stowe
Fred Landry
England’s Bicycling Paradise Says Eighty Miles Daily
A Bulletin note quotes a cyclist who rode England from north to south and east to west calling it a bicycler's paradise. He notes that eighty miles a day is comfortable but a bit much for top results and enjoyment.
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England
L. A. W. Bulletin
Cycling Fashion Commentary On Comfort And Moderation
A Wheel quoted piece notes cycling passion shifts from indifference to enthusiasm with weather, praising moderation as optimal for the sport. It comments on clothing worn loosely to allow air circulation between body and fabric for comfortable riding.
Who By Thought Adds A Cubit To Stature Riddle
A quip from Good Roads notes that only the rider who will git up can increase his stature with deliberate thought, a humorous bit about effort and height.
Heart Disease Symptoms and Warning Signs
The list outlines symptoms associated with heart disease including weak or faint spells irregular or intermittent pulse fluttering or palpitations choking sensation shortness of breath and swelling of feet and ankles indicating possible cardiac distress.
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