Socialistic Troubles at Limehouse Rally
A large socialist meeting in Limehouse London resisted police arrests of speakers including Mr Mahone secretary of the socialist league and others. Police finally detained several detainees and a crowd pursued the march to the station. William Morris anarchist poet was arrested for assault as hearings continued. Bennet Burleigh a journalist backed Morris claims of police brutality.
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Limehouse
London
Mahone
Socialist League
William Morris
Morris
Bennet Burleigh
Chinese Menaced by Mob at Black Diamond Mines
Chinese workers at the Black Diamond mines in Washington Territory were attacked by a masked mob armed with repeating rifles. Homes were burned as the men fled and a Seattle delegation plans a September convention to pressure removal of Chinese laborers amid weak federal enforcement.
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Black Diamond
Washington Territory
Seattle
Puget Sound
British Columbia
Shrewd Post Office Scheme Upsets Local Stores
In small country towns the ex postmaster keeps customers by buying stamps and postal cards through a nonlocal office. He then sells items at government prices and mails items for patrons, reducing need to visit rival stores. Newly appointed postmasters complain to the Post Office department.
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Post Office Department
Resignation of Civil Service Chairman Tied to Court Test
Washington dispatch reports Dorman B. Eaton resigned as Civil Service Commission chair before Major Hinkley filed suit in the U S circuit court to test the civil service law. The president urged withdrawal to avoid a perceived retreat, pledging strict defense of the law. Eaton came to Washington to aid the defense before Judge Wallace in Newark.
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Washington
Dorman B. Eaton
Civil Service Commission
Major Hinkley
New York
United States Circuit Court
Civil Service Reform Association
Eaton
Wallace
Newark
Three New Collectors Named for Texas Customs Office
It is stated that within a few days C C Sweeney of Galveston J J Cocke of Brownsville and Otto S Threlkeld of Indianola will be appointed to fill the three remaining vacancies as collectors of customs in Texas C T Bailey of Corpus Christi will supersede Jerome in the acting role
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C. C. Sweeney
Gralveston
J. J. Cocke
Brownsville
Otto S. Threlkeld
Indianola
Days of Henry Clay Visited Philadelphia and Ashland 1848
The account recalls Henry Clay’s ardent Philadelphia reception in early 1848 with crowds and flags, a women’s reception at the Chinese museum, and his visit to Ashland near Lexington. Morton McMichael notes Clay’s leadership, courtly manner, and the sorrow at his death in 1852, including his Philadelphia funeral procession.
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Great Order
Mr. Clay
Philadelphia
Ashland
Henry Clay
Morton McMichael
New York Tribune
Clay
Gen. Taylor
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Gallimore
Cumberland
Concord
Wheeling
National Road
Cincinnati
Marysville
Lexngton
Lexington
Buena Vista
Kentucky
Cape May
Mr. McMichael
Leslie Combs
Michael
Frankfort
John Crittenden
Crittenden
Prolific Glue Plant Reorganizes After Creditor Settlement
A glue factory proprietor tells a visitor his business is very profitable despite three failures in the past year. He explains they settled with creditors, reorganized, and kept paying debts penny by penny, illustrating resilience and prudent finance.
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National Weekly
A Kind of a Genius
A humorous exchange notes that Bill can live without work, with playful mispronunciations and a hint of suspicion about his genius. The dialogue mocks cleverness and work ethic through a rustic, folksy tone.
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Enius
The Cost of an Education
A father instructs his son on the price of learning, noting he will pay for more books with a ten dollar bill. The son replies that he does not study very hard, revealing tension over schooling and effort.
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New York Sun
E. C. West
John OC. West & CO
W. Madison ST
Chicago
West
Rug on the Brain Dreaming Diagnosis
A woman sought medical help after days of persistent dreams of odd figures and daytime visions of bright colors and strange patterns. The doctor quipped that she had rug on the brain as a humorous diagnosis.
No gambling allowed on grounds of state fale at Sacramenta
A terse notice states that gambling is prohibited on the grounds of the state fale in Sacramenta, reinforcing local restrictions and enforcing calm conduct on site.
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Sacramenta
Charleston Stands Bravely After Tuesday’s Storm
The Charleston News and Courier reflects on desolated gardens, ruined homes, and uprooted trees yet praises the city’s resilience. Residents endure privations with humor and courage as milk men bakers and workers restore services and return to normal life.
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Charleston News and Courier
Marianna
Charleston
Tow He Was Saved. Perkins Snifkin Narrow Escape Borrowing
A fragmentary exchange recounts a near escape and a failed attempt by Perkins Snifkin to borrow ten dollars. Posonby notes the lender refused, suspecting trouble, and mentions lacking the money. The incomplete text ends with Ixladelpha Cath.
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Civil Service
Bass Bros
Terrell
Toxaa
Bralm
F. Smith & CO
Golo
St. Louise Ma
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