Man Dies in Robbery Attempt Despite Early Accusations
A Chicago death report reveals the deceased, about thirty five, was not killed by a gunman but a thief who attempted to rob him. Initial claims misattributed the cause, but new details show he was peaceful and the motive was robbery. Darling had arrived from Rochester, New York last January. his widow and two children remain there.
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Hadre
Darling
Chicago
Rochester
N. Y
Satolli Will Pontificate at Dubuque Installation
Monsignor Satolli will pontificate September 17 in Dubuque as Cardinal Gibbons invests Archbishop-elect Hennessey. Archbishop Corrigan to celebrate pontifical vespers. Bishops Feehan Ryan Williams Elder Ireland Riordan Kaiser Kain Chappelle and fifteen stage bishops with 300 priests of the diocese have accepted.
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Desvors
Monsignor
Satolli
Cardinal Gibbons
Hennessey
Corrigan
Feehan
Ryan
Williams
Elder
Ireland
Riordan
Kaiser
Kain
Chappelle
Deliten
Reed Speaks On Tariffs And Reed’s View Of Congress
The Aug 26 Washington report covers James Reed of Maine and a Senate House debate on tariff policy. Reed questions progress debates and warns of uncertainty while supporting repeal of the Sherman act to curb currency hoarding and attract foreign capital, aiming for a path to prosperity.
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Clarke
Reed
Maine
Congress
Democratic ‘Congress
United States
Economic Strain and Worn Nerves Highlight Daily Struggles
Citizens face mounting financial pressure as banks near breaking point and daily life remains exhausting. The narrator laments wasted time amid the ongoing, weary turmoil and searches for relief from relentless hardship.
Silver coinage clash as Wilson bill passes house vote
In Washington, the House backed the Sherman Wilson repeal bill, 240 to 102, with debates centering on free coinage ratios from 16 to 1 to 20 to 1. The chamber prepared for multiple roll calls as Bland substitutes were opposed, and final passage of the Wilson bill was anticipated after extensive amendments.
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Wilson
House
Yeas
Wasuixetos
D.C
Antisilver Committee
Carlisle
Voorhees
Hill
Blend
United States
House of Representatives
Bland-Allison
Bland
Harridy
Breifly
Weaver
New York
General Tracy
Representative Baily
Texas
Criep
McMillan
Tennessee
Messrs
Shell and
Graham
Nays
Globe Trotters Race Over Fort Wayne Street Lines
Fort Wayne editors B W Applegate and Frank Dildine staged a citywide streetcar trek to cover all 18 miles of Fort Wayne Electric Street Railway routes and four miles on foot in two hours fifty three minutes, Applegate winning by twenty minutes while Dildine reflects on missteps and luck in a spirited contest.
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Fort Wayne Electric Street Railway Company
Tuc Suxtxen
B. W. Applegate
Frank Dildine
Calhourn
Main Streets
Cal. Hesler
Hanns Street
Lewis Street
Main Street
Bloomingdale
J. 8
Chapman
Joe Hosier
Berghoff Brewery
Calhoun
G. W. Libbing
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Buckeye
Tom Moore
Mr. Applegate
Main Streeie
Hanna Street
James Anderson
Perry McKinley
Calhoun Street
South Depot
Pittsburg and
Wabash
Hamilton Street
Mr. Borgeman
Calhoun and
Lindenwood Cemetery
Fielda
Runion Avenue
Wells Street
Simonton’s Place
Globe
The First Dining Car Evolution in 1853 Rail Service
A Pittsburg Post sourced claim recounts that in 1853 the first dining cafe ran between New York and Chicago via Northern Central Grand Trunk and Michigan Central. The setup used a modified baggage car kitchen with side tables and floor stools, meals costing fifty cents, and early crew selection based on appearance and size.
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Pittsburg Post
New York
Chicago
Northern Central
Grand Trunk
Michigan Central
St. Marshalls
Jackson
Meala
Death of Hon. Joseph K. Edgerton at Fort Warren near Boston
The Fort Wayne statesman Hon. Joseph K. Edgerton died at Fort Warren near Boston after a period of illness. Born in Vermont in 1819, he trained as a lawyer in New York, moved to Fort Wayne in 1844, formed notable partnerships, helped fuel rail and railroad development, and held prominent public roles. The article outlines a long, influential career and notes funeral plans in Fort Wayne.
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Joseph K. Edgerton
Fort Warren
Bay
Boston
Maes
Bela
Phoebe Edgerton
Virgennes
Platteburg
William Swetland
Plattsburg
New York
Edgerton
New York City
Samuel Bigger
Chase Chase
Ohio
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Fitteburg
Hamme Sa Presidant
Authorities expose hacienda prison in Yucatan state
In a Mexican town authorities disclosed that the Cotz hacienda in Yucatan holds a prison for enslaved workers. An inquiry revealed numerous cases of brutal cruelty and torture for minor offenses, with several deaths reported among the peasants confined there.
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Ciry
Mexico
Hacinda
Cotz
Yucatan
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