News of the Week items from Ashburnham and beyond
A rapid brew of incidents across 19th century America includes Ashburnham drinking-water concerns, a $50,000 railroad securities theft at Allegheny, a Newport Asiatic cholera death rumor, elephant attack injuries in Troy, and a Bar Harbor presidential visit with a naval drill. Also noted are steam-boat trials, lawsuits over damages, burglaries, and several weather and flood reports across Kansas, Texas, and Virginia with related casualties and emergency responses.
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Ashburnham
Mass
James Callery
Metsburgh and Western Railroad Comferry
Crnekrmen
Allegheny
Henry 3. Auchinelise
New York
Newport
Boston
Burns
Barnum
Troy
Langley
Conlon
Arthur
Bar Harbor
Chandler
Sona of Columbia
Hudson
Poughkeepule
Charles
Carter
West Brighton
Staten
Richmond County
Miscellaneous Gleanings From Then Widely Varied Times
In Winnipeg two strangers robbed Merchants' Bank of 16000 in bank notes during a temporary tower absence. Earthquake losses in Pan wna exceed initial figures. cathedral and many large buildings damaged. communication with Agpinwall cut. Domestic business failures rise to 121 last week, up eleven from Sept. 1 and higher than last year. Notable deaths include Edward S. Sandford, Luther H. Hutchinson, Chandler Robbing, Isaac Murphy, Col William H. Jacobs, Erasmus B. Owsley, and others observed in recent notices.
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Merchants’ Bank
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Panwna
Agpinwall
United States
Ifty
Iss
Edward S. Sandford
Admns Express Company
Wester Union Telegraph Company
Sharon Hill
Philadelphia
Ile
Luther Hi. Uatchinsen
Maine Monge of Representatives
R. Melindy
Joseph (Miel
Tey. Chandler Robbing
D. D
Ralph Waldo Emiereon
Second Unitarian Church
Boston
Isaac Murphy
Arkansas
William H. Jacobs
Milwaukee
Second Ward
Erasmus B. Owsley
Louisville
Political Points From Ailing News Across Regions
The Isthmus of Panna reports a strong earthquake while the Microscopic exam of Guitean's brain claims the culprit faced proper punishment. U.S. Commissioners predict Northern Pacific rail completion to run from St Paul to Puget Sound within twelve months. Michigan Republicans nominate S. Heaiburg for Congress. Dakota Republicans pick John Naymond for Congress. A mass reformist manifesto in Massachusetts vows to vote against any party not aligned with reform. Maine election returns lean Republican for governor and legislature. Georgia leaders discuss apportionment and Senate term replacement for Culquitt. multiple election updates across states.
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Panna
Areyure
Philadelphia
Atvitical News
United States
St. Paa
Pupot Buunith
Michigan
Point Bi Toches
Miaine
Conpereskial Im|nots
Stade
Congress
Culquitt
Ham, Jr
Moultrie
Agistante
J. J. Crowley
Joseph ©. Mackt
Cook
J. W. Howard
Vermillion
Committee On Permanent Organization
John M Palmer
Palmer
Gov. Palmer
Ealing
Alfred H. Orendorf
Henry Raab
St Clarenunty
Democratic Party
Sinois
National Republican Committee
Republican Tepudiann Coalition
Virginia
Republcan
Washington notes on state fairs and Guitewa inquiry
Commissioner Loring travels to promote state fairs. A microscopical report by Arnold and Shakespeare. discussion of Guitewa’s bial condition and Dr. Lael’s view on results. The inquiry’s findings are described as potentially decisive for pending investigative milestones.
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Loring
Agricultural Department
Dea Mules
Omaha
Lopelw
Chenya
Uys Arnold
Shakespeare
Hall
Guitewa
Washington
Dy Tainh
Ye Lam
J. Gatling
Guitesa
Rnin Koudente
Lael
Exciting Star Route Trials Feature Jury Pressure Analysis
In Washington, near the close of defense arguments, Indio Wylie warned jurors of aggressive attempts to sway their verdicts, urging them to resist intimidation. Gen Henkle called for an investigation into the matter, with foreman Dickson vowing to present all information. The Utah Commission reports 10,000 voters disenfranchised by congressional act, while payments for defense expenses in the Star Route case are itemized.
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Texas
Bakersfield
Cal Buveral
Minneapolis
Minn
Newcomb
St. Louis
Doc Byes
Kansas
Cluyennes
Utah Commission
Aeney
Dak
McGillicnddy
Colorado
Wem
Frank James
Missouri
Leavenworth
Belle Quelnd
Mises
Williams
Miks
John Brown, Jr
Brother Watson
Kotte
Aythlas
Aasnewiile
Ehlach Wall
Noredba
Unitad States
Motterson City
Willan
Barnes
Piniko Jobrsnen
Comnty
Dudeer
Cass County
Phew Tilty
Rhimel
Cheon Soebitt
News
Mike Woods
Neoshitt
Albion
Neb
Willian
Grifith
Tastor
Aevern Dave
St Tidaas
Guiteau
Washington
Indo Wylie
Keorn
Gen. Henkle
Foreman Dickson Rose
Interior Department
Congress
Hy Brewster
Wo A. Cook
George Tilixs
Wow. Kor
RT. Marrick
AL ML
Gibaon
Davis
Stephen J. Meany
Ireland
State Department of Washington
Justiuwe
Abuket
Haite
W.G. Mize
Moultrie
J. IL Cherry
McLean
Cormbiy Dudd Fad Gon
Herman Web
Cooks
William H. Grwen
Alexander
J. W. Coppinger
Madison
Meany Surrenders Bond Under Parole in Ennis
Dublin dispatch reports Stephen J. Meany says he surrenders his recognizance under government instruction and seeks parole for Wurty nix boure while bondholders seek absolution. American Consul among 257 cholera victims in Manila. Henry George praises Davitt yet calls his landlord compensation proposal wicked.
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Dublin
Inst
Stephen J. Meany
United States
Ennis
Ireland
Wurty Nix Boure
Manila
Henry George
Michael Davitt
Tornado Destruction Reports In Florida Across Counties
Fragmented late news item describes a Florida tornado causing severe damage, fatalities, and widespread destruction. It references destroyed homes, downed lines, and multiple casualties amid chaotic scenes. Other notes mention bank closures, policy orders, and assorted political and social events with many misspellings and unclear details.
Nevada Republicans at Reno nominating slate for state offices
The Republican State Convention at Reno nominated Enoch Strother for Governor and J. F. Hall for Comptroller among others. The platform urged anti Chinese laws enforcement, defense of schools, postal telegraph, silver coinage, jury purification, railroad regulation, and a constitutional convention to cut state expenses. A clause favored a convention to reduce railroad discrimination.
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Macracs Arthur
Calle
Calla
Congress
Republican Party of
Carolina
Greenbackers
South Carolina
Columbia
D. Hendrix McLane
R. D. White
Charleston
White
Mackey
S. Augustus Sunders Wall
Thomas B . Contreter
Simeon Carley
CM Farmer
W. H. Atanton
J.P. Johns
J.D. Durham
J.B. Campbell
Hirst
Dumnerasi Teres
Dallot Bas
Eureka
Jewett W. Adams
George W. Cassidy
MN. Stone
Justice of the Supreme Court
Board of Equalization
Republican Party
Puir Aul Congressiniin Carsidy
Train Robbery Attempt On Express Near Vinita
A gang planned to derail and rob the Missouri Pacific Express near Vinita. They boarded at Vinita, confronted conductor Warren, shot him in the face, and fled toward the north with the loot. Detectives and railroad officers pursued, killing one robber and wounding another as the train returned to Vinita.
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Vinita
Missouri
Vindwe
J.B. Barrett
Bren
Ay Ive
Irskine
Ke Louis
San Francisco
Wen Kouth
Chariton
Warren
Wama
Parax Stevens Steals Spotlight Along Pitt Street Front
Parax Stevens, famed American woman, occupies a grand front on Pitt between Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth streets in New York. Her residence showcases rare paintings statuary and fine objects of art illustrating vast wealth and cultured taste. She speaks fluently on art and topics from politics to religion and is described as well-bred and brilliant.
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Parax Stevens
Pittevunne
New York
Stevens
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