Obadiah Gardner Looms Large in Maine Election Fight
Obadiah Gardner of Rockland Maine rose as a surprise figure in the Maine gubernatorial race. As head of the state grange he drew farmer support and used a prohibition revival to blur party lines. Gardner carried many towns that had not voted Democratic in years, narrowing the GOP loss and attracting national attention.
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Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
United States
Maine
New England
Roni
Hétle
Chindigsh Gardner
Obadiah
National Republican Organization
National Committee
Gardner
Pina Tree
State Grange
Woy
Keal
Rockford Diocese Gets First Bishop Muldoon Named by Vatican
Rt. Rev. Peter J. Muldoon of Chicago is named by the Vatican as the first bishop of the newly created Rockford, Illinois diocese. A prominent church figure, he has long shaped Chicago archdiocesan education and administration, including parochial school expansion and leadership roles in the church’s educational exhibits.
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Peter J. Muldoon
Chicago
Vatican
Rockfoyd
Ujen
Atd
Mgr
Muldoon
Ben Adbem
Brooklyn
Peahan
Iie
Triulay
St. Charles Borromen
England's oldest admiral recalls storms and sailors
Richard Moorman, England's oldest admiral, celebrates a birthday and recounts a lifetime at sea. He recalls visiting Maori on the west coast of New Zealand in the era of Sir George Grey, mentoring a grandson who became a regent, and backing naval reforms. He commanded the Rattler, the first screw propelled warship, and witnessed steam propulsion advances from early paddle wheels onward. He praises merit over favoritism and supported broadening naval recruitment from the inner deck.
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Richard Moorman
England
Mab
New Zealand
George Gray
Moorman
Mississippi Senator Sullivan Returns to Spotlight
Former United States senator from Mississippi Van Amberg Sullivan, out of public view for years, resurfaces by joining a southern lynching bee and defending his stance in the press. He served since 1888 after Gov McLaurin appointed him, faced a marriage breach claim, a $50,000 damages case after an assault, and a 1889 criticism over a vote. He later left the senate in 1901, aged 68, now a practicing lawyer.
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Won van Amberg Sulliyvan
United States
Mississippi
Senate
Guv. McLaurin
Maria Atkina
Migs Lucy Leetin
Oxford
Sullivan
Portel
Washington
Holster Connolly
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Ita Haryallan
Memphis
Asch
Walshall
Yenate
Outwitted the Landlord in Philadelphia Lease
A tenant in a Philadelphia suburb faced coercion from a landlord over a lease. He agreed to paint the house green with large yellow patches after the landlord demanded work beyond the lease terms. The landlord later regretted the confrontation as the tenant secured a replacement home and the dispute escalated.
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Philadelphia
Jesse
Lippincott's
Cerebrospinal Meningitis in Horses A Deadly Disease
Reports describe cerebro spinal meningitis in horses known as staggers with numerous theories on its cause. Findings link feeding conditions and contaminated fodder to outbreaks, suggesting changes in diet and water quality may reduce incidence until the agent is identified.
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Mayo
Asperginos Gisweus
Chester
Delaware
Soal
Uwiey Flater
Disease summaries and farm notes from an old bulletin
The article lists symptoms of a disease in horses and mules with varying severities, noting mild cases with dullness and weakness and severe cases with labored respiration and paralysis. It discusses mortality rates, treatment ineffectiveness, and prevention through avoiding spoiled feed, plus mentions colostrum milk and general farm tips on feeding brood sows, horse behavior, harness care, and milking practices.
Deliberate Punishment Alleged in Arizona Case
A courtroom scene unfolds with a defendant and judge debating a forced confrontation during a dispute. The defendant faces a potential fine around $50 for knocking someone down. The sheriff is said to ensure payment of the dust before any passage.
Fragmented 19th century ads and notices blend in paper page
A garbled OCR collage blends advice about children remedies and herbal tonics with fashion notes, a mythical “Napoleon of Wall Street” caricature, a free cook’s book offer, horse cures by Spohn, and stray quotes on reason. It includes product pitches from Castoria to baking powder, and uneven snippets about weddings and attire.
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Jaques Manufacturing Company
Chicage
Cook
Obscure Triad and Realization Mentioned in Hazy Verse
A fragmented OCR piece references a triad labeled Mac Allen's Yoot-Fasp Cirvern and a Drinlpackage Trudy Assonstacies NE. It claims Belf-realization through Orv and notes a Latin proverb about obedience versus action, with Byron cited amid garbled text.
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Mac Allen
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Hi, J. Milks
Louwisiana
Harry Snyder
Janet McKenzie Hitt
Boston Cooking School
Jaques Manufacturing Co
Arizona
Ariana
USA
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Cleveland
Spohn's
Aponte
Spohn Medical Co
Sped
Gashan
Ind
Tewit
Ich
Ing
Ae Lewis
Tactary
Peoria, Il
Satan
Stoker
Salan
Mick
New York
Crlgonpurtedl
Carlyle
Gurtor Amsartus
Feary Drummond
W. Glide & S. Co
Minneapolly
Minn
Tan
Zie
Childlvan
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Fifa
California
Riaaaeetron
W. I
W.k
Aera 24
Womer'e Sural Reat
Arry
Insulia
Belf
Malmall
Sions’ City
Byron
Guarat
Carterl Iver
WLDO
Mt One
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