Condemned roller rinks and war updates from era
Late news items report Bishop Mullen condemning roller skating rinks. Navy engineer Melvisie lies in Philadelphia with pneumonia. Ex policeman Captain James Irving dies on the 19th. Prisoners near Santee overpowered guards and fled. King Leopold mourns General Gordon’s death. Weekly US failures total 254, with prior weeks lower. Joe Howard alleged bank robber arrested in Michigan. Wrecks shed $200,000 in currency on the Virginia Midland line. Susan B Anthony reception in Boston hopes for suffrage success. Snow slides near Big Cottonwood with one missing man. Washington gallery tickets issued to Washington family relatives. War preparations and militia calls continue. Boxing bout arranged in New Orleans between Lang and Rooke. Quebec cattle disease noted, milk from diseased cows unsafe. General Hatch ordered troops to Fort Reno to disarm Indians. Pittsburgh forgery case Pardons Board recommends clemency for William P. Clarey. Public approval pending.
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Bishop Mullen
Pare Eese
Melvisie
United States Navy
Irving House
Philadelphia
James Irving
New York City
Santee
N. B
King Leopold
African International Association
General Gordon
United States
Joe Howard
Coldwater
Michigan
Virginia Midland Road
Susan
Anthony
Boston
Miss Anthony
Salt Lake City
Big Cottomwood
Thomas Ellesly
House of Representatives
Washington
George Washington
War Office
Charles Lang
Ohio
George Rooke
West Point
New Orleans
Marquis of Queensberry Miles
Jore Dunn
Quebec
Canada
Body Snatching at Canton Sparks Investigation Infirmary
Canton Ohio February 1 The body snatching probe by the infirmary directors advances as a body found at Dr Gardner West Brookfield with no source disclosed prompts claims that Superintendent Pontius knew details. The case likely ends today with a local sensation.
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Canton
Aody
Yale Divinity School endowment grows as Munroe adds funds
The Yale Divinity School in New Haven reports subscriptions totaling about 190000 toward its endowment, bringing the fund to roughly 470000 including land and building. Mr Munroe of the Marquand estate has paid in 50000 as promised, but his offer for a College of the CA building is withdrawn due to site issues. General Grant thanks Illinois encampment of the G A R after a telegram commending his retirement. A man, George Oliver, died by suicide in Dorchester after attempting to murder his wife in Dorchester.
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Yale Diviniity School
New Haven
Conn
Yale Divinity School
Munroe
Marquand
Divinity School
Monroe
Grant
B. Prowza
Illinois
Kant
New York
J. F. Benxerr
Gant
Boston
George Oliver
Winter and
Prospect Place
Miveting House
Dorchester County
The Curious Dead Sea Travelogue and Its Wonders
A Jerusalem correspondent recounts a Dead Sea visit with buoyant water experiences and cautions. He notes the high salt level around 26 percent, the impossibility of sinking, and the unpleasant eye and mouth sensations. The piece mentions aquatic life limitations, surrounding vegetation, sulphur springs, Herod’s cures, and the basin’s geography, depth, and proposed canal implications.
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Jerusalem Cor
Kansas City Journal
Dead Sea
Lloyd Duld
Derchia
Ordinry
Deach Sea
Jordan
whiel I +isted
Herod the Great
Sodom
Gomorrah
Jordan Valley
Dr Holmes and Boston literati anecdotes in verse satire
The South's Companion recalls Dr Holmes humor in private chats, witty mottoes about small fevers and a young bee's idle work. It recounts Boston writers discussing lecture pay, ending with Holmes noting a deacon’s gag about a $5 fee and a misread task.
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South
Holmes
Boston
Poe
Markets in New York and Midwest Reflect Mixed Trading
A mixed slate of prices across grains, meats, and livestock dominates the day. Wheat and corn futures drift while flour and bread prices show mild gains. pork and beef cut values hold steady amid cautious demand. Regional reports from Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and New York detail bid levels for No 2 red wheat and various corn grades, with livestock markets showing limited movement and steady dressed beef.
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Cleveland
Fiora—County
Minnesota
Fred Milling Ste
Erie
Supertine
Western
Ohio
Eal
Sic
Ppdc
BuGehtige
Hy Gyo
Bic
Iéc
RO Fixe
WY Bsc
Long Clear Middles
Western Steam
SMO
Cincinnati
Frou Aalen
Tolepo
New York
Haas
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Instant Relief
Special notices tout Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to relieve pain, cure dysentery and diarrhea, regulate stomach and bowels, ease wind colic, and soften gums. Sold by druggists worldwide at a low price with nostalgic authority. Revival meetings at the Baptist church report fourteen baptisms as a large audience attends.
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Baptist Church
Okan
Cure for Piles Promoted by Dr Bosanko Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy for piles with back and abdominal weight, indigestion symptoms, and itching. It claims absorption of tumors and permanent cure at 60 cents, with address The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co Piqua Ohio and local sellers. Also notes the death of Mrs Barbara Saar in Williamsburg aged 88 found with a pail of Paris green beside her bed.
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Barbara Saar
Williamsburg
Oil City treasury emptied by Blizzard impact at meetings
Fragmentary notice describes ongoing financial strain and unpaid amounts amid repeated Blizzard disruptions. It also mentions barber shop services and hairdressing, highlighting local business activity and tied stories around A Wheeler’s parlors and Teasorial Parlors.
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Oil City
Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion and era solicitations
Inexperienced marketing and distrust of patent medicines prompt Hood and Co to defend Hood's Sarsaparilla. Advertisements promise proven merits, unsolicited testimonials, and bold trials. Notices mention Durham oxen drawing a prize, Voltaic Belt Co offering 30 day trials for various ailments, and a panther sighting near Bennett's mill in Canaseraga.
Free Distribution At H P Monroes Drug Store
A scanned notice describes free bottle samples of Dr Bosanko s Cough and Lung Syrup touted as a remedy for coughs colds consumption and bronchitis. Other items list drugstore promos, a missing town official, and various health claims with brief local notes.
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H. P. Monroe
Dr. Bosanko
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Govmor
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Onaida County
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Margaret Hayes
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Messia. C.T. Hood & Co
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Voltaic Belt Co
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University of Georgia
Southern Medical Record
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Tyrone
Schuyler County
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Bugar Grove
Rachuf Alma
Wella
Cope
Harry
Oliver
Friendship
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Hes
West Shore Buffalo Railway
Port Butll
Newe York
and Arive
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Corner Exchange
Louisiana Street
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ATTIC
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U. ST. Louis Express
Pullman
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Suspension Bridge
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Exchange Street
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Eeee House
Henry Monety
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Mercure
Ke Thompson
Farmer Observer
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Abroar
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