Oklahoma Payne Captured in Indian Territory
A dispatch states Captain Payne the Oklahoma boomer and seven followers were arrested at Rock Falls Indian Territory by Gen. Hatch and arrived under Lt. Jackson with the Ninth Cavalry. They head to Fort Leavenworth Kansas per Caldwell directives for US custody. The report notes crossing and recrossing the Arkansas River and a planned transfer to Fort Scott. The piece also covers expo hall preparations in St Louis and various Western agricultural notes.
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St. Louis
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Payne
Oklahoma
Rock Falls
Indian Territory
Hatch
Jackson
Ninth United States Cavalry
Caldwell
Kansas
Port Leou
United States
Fort Larra
Ark
Calvery
Arkansas River
Fort Scott
Associated Press
Lieut
Petrified Body Found in Family Grave in Missouri
Story recounts an elderly Missouri woman buried in Sullivan County whose tomb was opened after her husband’s death. Eight men lifted a coffin that proved incredibly heavy revealing a preserved, petrified body with natural features and partially fossilized clothing. John Kelly supports Cleveland. independent Republicans back the same. Cleveland is predicted as the next president.
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Sullivan
Missouri
John Kelly
Cleveland
Doctor's ethics halted visit to sick child in Macedonia
A Macedonian doctor, famed for strict medical ethics, refused to visit a gravely ill child after no fee was deposited. Before another physician could be found, the child died, highlighting the tension between ethics and access to care.
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Macedonia
Mysterious Ear Craftman and Texas Merchant Passings
A Bowery sign leads to a tale of a small men craftsman who made a false ear for a jealous wife after a blade accident. The story notes the woman paid $200 and describes the ear's attachment via a spring. It also reports the death of Col Morgan L. Smith, a longtime Texas merchant who later moved to New York City and left a widow, Mrs Smith daughter of the late Jonathan Brower.
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Bowery
Woodes
David Dobson
Havana
Dobson
Col. Morgan L. Smith
Texas
Newark
N. J
Columbia
Republic
New York City
Frosts Hit New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut Night of the 24th
Heavy frosts occurred in several parts of New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut during the night of the 24th causing damage to crops in many areas.
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New Trampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Railroad Project From Mallsap to Miner Wells Planned
The new projected railroad from Mallsap to Miner Wells will begin on September 1 and is to be completed on or before March 1, 1885, with construction aimed at rapid completion.
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Mallsap
Mineral Wells
Waco Examiner Sees Opportunity to Even Up State Politics
The Waco Examiner argues there is a promising chance to balance the political playing field this year, urging voters and officials to capitalize on favorable conditions shaping state affairs.
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The
Waco Examiner
Exports from Sa bine Pass Rise in Alligator Skins and Teeth
Last week Sa bine Pass shipped 1100 pounds of alligator skins and 40 pounds of teeth, marking a notable trade in wildlife byproducts. This report details the quantities and commodity types involved.
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Sabine Pass
Kearns Light Urges Unbroken Democratic Front
The Kearns Light argues that a solid Democratic unity is needed to overcome the opposition in the state as political dynamics unfold. It emphasizes cohesion and a unified front to secure success against rival forces.
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Kearns Light
Pine woods set ablaze in Newton County
Reports indicate several parties intentionally set fires in the pine woods of Newton County. The blazes caused extensive timber destruction, with authorities investigating the acts and urging caution to prevent further damage.
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Newton
Greenback platform outlined by Texas delegates at Waco meet
Waco Aug 27 The Greenback platform adopted at the previous day’s convention in Waco endorses the Indianapolis platform and stresses state matters. It opposes leasing large tracts of Texas public lands and favors selling in 160 acre parcels with favorable terms to actual occupants. It denounces discriminatory laws and opposes railroad freights regulation and a six shooter ban. Two killings in Coryell County are reported as possibly tied to horse thieves. Farmers in Wheeler County report 50 to 70 bushels per acre of oats, suggesting stock-raising potential.
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Texas
Panhandle
Colorado City
Texas and Pacific
Brazos
Pecos
Teras Live Stock Journal
Waco
Ben Butler
National Finance Opi
Indianapolis
Texandor
Ireland
the Grove
Coryell Counnty
Saturday
Gietine
Snell
Wim
Byville
Indiana
Gaim
Blaine
Michigan fusion ticket agreed by Democrats and Greenbackers
Democrats and Greenbackers in Michigan meet in Grand Rapids on June 20 and agree on a fusion state and national ticket. Democrats endorse six Greenback electors and nominate seven of their own, with joint nomination for the state slate. Electors vote jointly while six national electors are voted separately by each party to align with the Butler plank.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Joint Conference Committee
All Night Prayer Follows Banquet Riots T:
After a Breed hall banquet Monday about two hundred people moved to White's hall for refreshments and an all night prayer session that lasted until 8 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting sparked excitement as Mrs. Shirly of Lawrence Massachusetts claimed that finery blocked full satisfaction, prompting attendees to tear off bonnets and fling plumes flowers and ribbons to Major Moore who crushed the pieces on the floor.
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Breed Hall
White's Hall
Sesson
Captain Shirly
Lawrence
Mass
Major Moore
Noriwichy Bulletin
Three Crops in One Year Report In California
Santa Clara county California reportedly produced three crops of fruit from winter Nettis pear trees in a single year. The San Jose Times cited Mrs J M Jamison as example, noting two large crops of pears already harvested since January and a third half grown on trees, with remaining fruit needing nourishment for the final yield.
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Santa Clara County
Cal
The
San Jose Times
J. M. Jamison
University
Catholic Bible Used In Bowser Murder Case Witness Testimony
In the Bowser murder case Pittsburg Leader reports John Sullivan was asked to testify and a Catholic Bible was required. A Protestant Bible was used with a cross and cum bands placed on it. The witness kissed the book on cue. Judge Collier instructed that a Catholic Bible should always be available for such witnesses.
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John Sullivan
Bowser
Immigration trends clash with local paper claims
The Vindicator notes emigrants pass through Valley View seeking cheap lands but only buy crackers and ask directions. The paper contrasts this with Grass Organ extracts claiming immigration to Western Texas has ceased, while Dallas Herald reports more settlers entering Western Texas than ever this season.
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the Vindicator
Valley View
Cooke County
Texas
Dallas Herald
Sabine Pass editor’s hat theft stirs local talk
An editor in Sabine Pass reports a missing hat and quips in the epaper that if returned “we will not say nothing about it.” The note hints at kinship with a man named Logan. In El Paso a policeman is described as stout enough to fill the role, and a drunk who cannot walk is rolled to the calaboose in a wheelbarrow.
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Sabine Pass
Logan
el Paso
Jolt or Miss Prancis x Mang comparison
This asks which is bigger Jolt or Miss Prancis in a collaboration. The query seeks a relative size or prominence comparison between the two brands or projects. No additional facts provided.
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Miss Prancis x Mang
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Burkett & Ryus
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Burkett & Ryus’ Drug Store
Hese Pl von
H. B. Spiller
Houston
Spiller
Gro. KE. Miller
Finlay & Holman, Attorneys At Law
Land Agents
Graham, Young Co., Faxks
C. W. Johnson
Orvicr
Beckham
Young
A. B. Gant
Teiary Public
Lord Durreyer, Graham, Young CO
Texral Land Agency
Seve G
R. Hollingsworth
Araold
Glasgow
Arnold
Grailam
West Side Square
B. B. Garrett
Gontractor
N Meist
Rhans
Woods’ House
J. A. Lafferty
Graham and Jacksporo
U. S. Mail and Hack Line
C. M. Tuorve
Jacksboro
Daily Mail
Weatherford, Graham
J. J. Gallaher
G. H. Crozier
Ag’t
Chas. MacKenzie
Weatherford S
J. A. Eddlemann
Singer
G. W. Parker
Texan
Read
JSP
GSP
Horse Brand
JCP
King County
Willow Creek
John W.W. Patterson
Young County
Kramer & Voules
Kramer
Ayer
OR. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
True & Co
Augusta Maine
Payne A
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Olive
Locust
St Louis
Bate
Florida
Iowa
A. Solid Rock
New York
New York Morning Journal
Wheeler County
Pittsburg
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