Texas desperado Ben Thompson talks of murder trials
The Globe-Democrat interviews Ben Thompson in Austin Texas describing seven or eight murder trials with acquittals. He claims self defense and explains his military past, business in gambling, and ties to Dodge City Bastrup and Dodge City. He discusses a recent shooting at the Variety Theater and a conspiracy narrative around Wilson.
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Bill Thompson
Texas
Statesman
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Texas Showman Thompson Declares Texans Brave
The interview depicts Len Thompson, famed Texas gunman, defending a rough show scene in Austin. He praises Texas, recounts killings by himself and others, and remembers Buffalo Bill's visit with a dare across the river. Thompson asserts strong immunity of locals to violence and claims many deaths among Mexicans and Indians.
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Thompson
Wilson
Sarrymore
Currie
Austin
St. Louis
Texas
Rio Grande
Boston
Tam
Union
Len Thompson
Buffalo Bill
Ben. Thompson
Bill
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False Reasoning on Health and a Great Railroad Show
A critique of ignoring medical remedies and a promotion of Dr. Pierce products for liver bowel and blood disorders. It compares poor health judgment to risky business choices and touts Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. Then it touts Sells Brothers' Quintuple Consolidation railroad exhibit as the season’s premier show.
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Dr. Pierce
Singular poisoning case in Folsomville ends in death expected
The Boonville Enquirer reports a man named Jesse Northington, about 55, suffered a poison infection after a grass cutting cut on his finger. Despite surgery attempts, the necrotic infection spread up the arm and into the body, with doctors choosing palliative care as death looms. He is a respected local with several children and a recently widowed wife.
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Boonville
Kidney Wort Proves Popular Across Multiple Drugstores
Physicians and druggists cite Kidney Wort as outperforming rivals in curing ailments. O A Oniven Co and Weis Richardson Co report strong customer praise in Lancaster and other cities. J R Kauffman and John Beal endorse its efficacy for severe liver issues, with Beal selling boxes via recommendations. W A Zindel notes distributor support in Peoria.
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John Beal
Woodford Co
W. A. Zindel
Peoria
Sells Brothers World Wonders at Greencastle Fair
An 1880 notice touts Sells Brothers World’s Pair of Wonders coming to Greencastle on Friday August 20. It praises the Indianapolis reviews of their menagerie and circus, noting two hippos, a two horned rhinoceros, sea lions, tigers, and the famed bareback rider James Robinson. It highlights crowd popularity and calls out fair features and moral emphasis in management.
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Greencastle
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Daily Journal
James Robinson
Colorado
Sells Brothers
Indianapolis Sentinel
Stephen Girard’s Philanthropy and Legacy Through Wealth
A historical look at Stephen Girard’s fortune and his public benefactions. The article details Girard College, city and out of state estates, mine-based income, and numerous endowments to hospitals, orphanages, seamen, and civic projects. It contrasts his stern character with lasting charitable impact.
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Girard
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Columbia Counties
Orphan Boys of
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital
Orphan Asylum
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Passyunk
New Orleans
John Jacob Astor
Constance Waits for Lover Across Orient Lands
Poem excerpt notes Constance gazing east as sunshine lights her dark hair. She longs for her true love who travels Orient skies and hopes he will return soon. The speaker frames her dreamy pain and candlelit patience as she sends a message and prayer for reunion.
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Orient
Bneath Orient
Orient Lands
Frank Mayfield
Indianapolis
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