Man Shot Umpire in Vivian West Virginia Baseball Tale
A telegram from Vivian West Virginia recounts a tale of a batter Carrigan hitting a home run then being called out and later returning with a shotgun to shoot the umpire. The incident ends with the umpire grievously wounded and the game continuing. Captain Tebeau is praised for possible resolution methods to league umpire disputes.
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Vivian
W. Va
Tebeau
Io Vivian
Carrigan
Mr. Carrigan
Popkay
Fort Wayne
Navy growth sparks rumors of foreign naval display
The rapid U S naval expansion draws astonishment at home and abroad. Reports of a planned public display against Spain or England are deemed mostly fake, though they fueled public police facts and curiosity about Hampton Roads and New York Harbor squadrons.
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Fleel
New York Harbor
United States Navy
Hampton Roads
Spain
England
High Seas Resolve and Jailhouse Satire
A fragment from the Columbus News deflects pacifist fears with a sharp note on fleet concentration. It mocks conventions and argues United States strength while lampooning prison-editing. Also noted are a Toledo opera incident, a jail escape fear, and a saloon law enforcement compliment. Shipping and rail notices, effective July 1, 1896, limit single and round trip tickets for several lines with specified expiry and passage terms.
Charles Condon Leads In Free Scholarship Contest
Interest in the Evening Post's Free Scholarship contest at the International Business College grows as Charles Condon leads with 1000 coupons, followed by Louis W. Koch and Harry Smith. weeks remain before closing. The German Baptist meeting at Ottawa, Kansas runs May 26 to 29, with Wabash Railroad selling round trip tickets on specific dates and fare rules.
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Evening Post
International Business College
Charles Condon
Charlies Condon
Louis W. Koch
Webbboots
Harry Smith
The
Ottawa
Kan
Wabash Railroad
Rehan Nominated for Allen County Sheriff by Democrats
Mr John H Rehan is announced as a candidate for sheriff of Allen county subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. The notice names the candidate and indicates party selection pending convention action.
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Eprron
John H. Rehan
Allen County
Borror
Allen
Borror Announces Candidacy for Allen County Surveyor
Mr Borror seeks the Democratic county convention's decision as he enters the race for Allen County surveyor. He emphasizes qualifications and party backing while awaiting delegates' choice at the county convention.
Candidate for county commissioner from the Third District
Ms Borror announces intent to run for county commissioner seat representing the Third District. Campaign aims to address local issues and governance with early outreach to residents and community groups.
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Borror
Dist
A Man From Maine and the Fort Fisher Assault
General Ames led the Maine division in the Fort Fisher attack on January 15 1865 as described by Colonel Henry Lockwood in a veterans magazine. The piece outlines Ames brave leadership from bell to wall and details the planning and execution of the assault amid heavy fire and tight coordination by staff and brigades Pennypacker Bell Curtis and Ames personally directed movements and worded orders as he and his troops closed on the fortified parapets.
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The
Maine Association
Henry ©. Lockwood
Adelbert Ames
Maine
Lockwood
Ames
West Point
Bull Run
Twentieth Maine
Army of the Potomac
Fredericksburg
Marye’s Heights
Eyveryone
Malakoff
Bell
Pennypacker
Curtis
Terry
Charles A. Carleton
Carleton
General Ames
Anid Terry
Dawson
Keeler
Matthews
Buchanan
Whiting
Fort Fisher battle leadership and assault details
The account recalls General Ames directing assaults at Fort Fisher with calm leadership, the heavy casualties among officers, and the final breakthrough as Curtis and Pennypacker brigades pressed the defense. Ames remained fearless amid fire, ordering continued advance until the fort fell and Union forces secured Battery Buchanan. Report notes the signal cheers from the fleet and surviving commanders following surrender.
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Columbus Penitentiary
Rass
Toledo
Scott Jackson
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Cincinnati & Louisville
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H. C. Parser
Sherief
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Manhattan Phosphate
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J.B. Manning
Mary A. Whery
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Fort Wayne Steam Laundry
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Teleophone
Alfred Grindle
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Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
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