Nebraska dealer found dead in Chicago street
Jonathan Seymour a Nebraska stock dealer was found drunk on a Chicago sidewalk on December 14 and died while being taken to the station. He left a letter from R H Henry of Columbus Nebraska after two prior detentions in the lockup.
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R. H. Henry
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Various December crimes and financial actions across cities
On December 14 masked men seized a jailer in Austin and hanged Richard Jennings after a murder the night before. Federal bondsmen pursue a $50,000 claim on the Collins gang. they fled bail and were killed by an officer. In Chicago Dick Barnes leads a raiding gang that injured Andrew Wittle and killed Barnes. In North Platte Ed Kilcher fatally shot a girl. he claims self defense. Mechanics Bank Newark raises 900,000 for reorganization with depositor payouts. A Reno train wreck leaves one dead and Warner mortally wounded. Poughkeepsie bank defalcation is 50,000.
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John A. Barret
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Sam Bass
Collinses
Dick Barnes
Andrew Wittle
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Barnes
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Nebraska
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Mechanics’ Bank
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N. J
Reno
Houston East
West Texas
Wero
Warner
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Relations with Chile Peru draw cautious editorial tone
The London Times comments on U S policy under President Arthur and Secretary Blaine amid European concerns over the Monroe doctrine. It notes censure of Hurlburt and Kilpatrick and hints at possible indictments in Ireland connected to land league actions.
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London Times
United States
Chili
Peru
Arthur
Blaine
Europe
Hurlburt
Gen. Kilpatrick
Hurlbur
Kilpatrick
T. P. O’connor and Healy
Chicago
South America
China
Japan
Clever Run-Ins Enduring Pride and Foolish Faces
A moral note on facing dread with calm, plus a joke about prosperity masking folly. A fashionable lady asks if her complexion is enhanced by paint and a suitor replies color blind. The piece closes with the idea that handsome men and fools share similar appearances.
Hop Bitters Bring Recovery In A Mother's Tale
A sick mother describes prolonged misery and expense to her husband before using Hop Bitters. She improves rapidly, surprising her family and prompting cheers that the product brought happiness to the household. The Home Journal quotes the mother’s testimonial as a personal success story.
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Home Journal
Guiteau Trial Witnesses Highlight Insanity Debate
Dr. John L. Withrow testifies about Guiteau's mind and church ties while Col Corkhill and Judge Cox clash over mental fitness. Henry Collier and Rev Rush R Shopen corroborate behavior. Guiteau erupts with insults and claims of vindication amid cross examinations.
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Rush R. Shopen
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Prione
Chicago
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Guitean
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Scottie
Aiteau
Scovil
Guiteau Trial Highlights Character and Sanity Debate
In the courtroom Guiteau asserts his sanity while critics question it as experts testify on his mental state. Dr. Loring finds no brain disease and Dr. McLane deems him eccentric yet sane, as the judge schedules further proceedings after a tense cross examination.
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Justeau
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Conkie
Scoville
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Guiteau Beame
United States
Ellen C. Grant
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S. Arthur
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Davidre
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Washington
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Hamilton
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Des Moines Educational Notes on 1880s School Data
Hor C W von Coeln reports a large comparative school census covering districts, townships, independent districts, and sub-districts. Figures show male and female counts, tuition costs, teacher numbers and pay, scholastic enrollment and attendance, certificates issued, and schoolhouses and apparatus values across 1879 1880 1881.
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Hor. C. W. von Coel'n
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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