Amelie Rives A Reclusive Virginia Author Of Notable Life
Amelie Rives born in Albemarle County Virginia rose from a gifted child to a celebrated writer. She married John Armstrong Chanler then divorced after six years, later wed Prince Troubetzkoy of Russia, and spent years in seclusion at Castle Hill amid public scrutiny and personal struggle.
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Albemarle County
Virginia
Amelie Rives
Col. Rives
Amelie
Land
John Armstrong Chanler
South
Amelia Rives
Albermarle County
India
Africa
Paris
Castle Hill
Les
Mr. Chanler
Prince Troubetzkoy
Russia
Washington
China trade urged by Beresford to include England and America
Lord Charles Beresford told the New York Stock Exchange that England and America must unite to open the China trade to world commerce. He warned current efforts are only a surface scratch and predicted a far larger future trade prospects.
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England
America
Beresford
New York
Lord Charles Beresford
Stock Exchange
Vanderbilt Heir Transports Across the Continent
Alfred Gwynne Van derbilt, second son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, is being rushed from San Francisco to New York by rail. He will reach Chicago Friday morning and transfer to a fast train to New York, arriving Saturday morning.
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Chicago
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
San Francisco
New York
Jester on Trial as Jailbreak Evidence Emerges
Paris Missouri October 11. Attorneys for Alexander Jester accused of killing Gilbert Gates thirty years ago admit he is the man who broke jail in 1871. A. Gates father of the victim testifies at the preliminary hearing.
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Alexander Jester
Paris
Gilbert Gates
A. Gates
State health board decides not to quarantine California
SAN FRANCISCO October 12 The State board of health has decided not to quarantine Californians or consumptives from other states despite concerns over tuberculosis spread.
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San Francisco
State Board of Health
California
Henry Berger killed by train at Fairchita Wisconsin
The report states Hans Berger was struck and killed by a train in Fairchita Wisconsin on Wednesday. Smaller items mention forest fires being extinguished in the western United States and other scattered notes about California and Transvaal, with garbled fragments throughout.
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Hans -Berger
Fairchita
Wis
Heav Rairs
Vestern
California
Irigh
Brit‘asion
Transvaal
St Louis
A Blind Affair in Cleveland Opens a Blind Wedding
In Cleveland on October 18 a unique wedding will take place at 26 Vinest. George W. De Weese, secretary of the Blind People's Association and himself blind, hosts the ceremony for groom W. M. Moore and bride Lizzie Brown, both blind. Justice Dwight Palmer, also blind, will tie the knot.
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Cleveland
Cupid
George W. de Weese
de Weese
Blind People’ S Association
W. M. Moore
Lizzie Brown
Justice-of The-Peace
Dwght Palmer
Wm. Vandervyst
Soldiers in Cleveland Stranded Without Fare Home
In Cleveland on October 12, friends report 8 or more soldiers dumped in San Francisco from the Newport transport returning from the Philippines are stranded with no 30 cents each. They say Manila discharged them late, using their passage money, and now require funds to return home amid critical views of the war department. Big homecoming preparations are planned.
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Cleveland
San Francisco
Newport
Philippines
Manila
War Department
War views on Boers amid Majuba reference noted
The fragment cites William T. Stead asserting the war against the Boers is forced by Englishmen who never forgave Majuba, blaming Britain for not being prepared to fight.
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Finky
Stead
William T. Stead
Great Britain
Otis dispatches reveal Manila logistics and troop moves
Publicized cablegrams from Gen. Otis describe the Victoria transport arriving with 403 horses with several dead or ill on Oct 9. Another report notes Schwan driving insurgents toward San Francisco de Malabon with their forces breaking and retreating. A third note from Oct 31 cites Manila congestion and the dilemma of housing officers and families, delaying relocation.
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Otis
Manila
Victoria
Garormne
Athenian
Seattle
Schwan
San Francisco de Malabon
Police Blackmail Probe Snares Elevated Train Bribe
In New York on October 12, Merer committee heard detective Edward J. Reardon testify to a bribery incident on an elevated train. Officer Kelly offered to fix the case for $10, and Reardon paid the balance next evening after the train arrest. Witnesses supported the fight and bribe account.
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New York
Merer Committee
Inquisitor
Moss
Edward J. Reardon
Reardon
Kelly and
Hock
Kelly
Rearden
Accomplices of trance healer arrested in extortion plot
New York report states two men, Col. T. C. Campbell and his brother George Campbell, were arrested on conspiracy and extortion charges tied to Prof. I. Van Dyke. Frederick Huysman accused the pair of posing as lawyers and Pinkerton agents seeking $4,000 to drop extradition papers. Both men posted $1,500 bail.
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New York
I. van Dyke
Boston
Pinkerton
Huysman
Abraham Levy
T. C. Campbell
Six Men Rescued After Submarine Holl[n]d Gas Inhalation
Six crew members of the submarine boat Hol yland were found lifeless at their posts aboard the docked vessel in New Suffolk. A boarding party pulled them ashore where they revived in fresh air after two hours. The rescuers were overcome by escaping gas during the rescue.
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New Suffolk
N. Y
Holyland
Big Money Order Business
Washington reports a strong money order year with totals near 213 million dollars. Internal money orders reached 191 million while foreign country orders added about 12 million, marking a substantial increase over the prior year.
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Washington
Money Order Department of the Post Office
Woman in Somerville Slumbers for Eighteen Days
Boston Oct 2 Mrs Ann McCullough 62 resident of Somerville has been in a deep sleep for 18 days and is slowly wasting away Doctors suspect paralysis of the nervous system as the cause
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Boston
Ann McCullough
Somerville
Wrinkled Vets of Chicago Elect Army of the Tennessee Officers
At Wednesdays session of the Army of the Tennessee in Chicago officers for the coming year were chosen including President Gen. Granville M. Dodge reelected, with several captains and majors from Detroit Sioux City Michigan Chicago Milwaukee and Cincinnati named for key posts. Also listed were corresponding secretary and recording secretary and treasurer roles with multiple officers from Dixon Grenfield and other cities.
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Chicago
Army of the Tennessee
Granville M. Dodge
Town
S. Wy. Chamberlain
Detroit
R. J. Chase
Sioux City
F. Bp.muhlsenberg
Michigany
M. J. McGrath
David
FE. Vail
Cincinnati
Col
Cadel
M. Vandyke
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestive Health
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and disordered digestion. The copy argues tablets digest food, stimulate digestive fluids, relieve glandular congestion, and cure the disease and its cause. Endorsements from readers are cited, and a 50 cent price is listed with free literature offering.
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Stuart
E. M. Faith
Byrd’s Creek
Wis
H. B. Willard
Onstow
Phil.Brooks
Detroit
Mich
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mica
Remedy Promises New Life Through Free Treatment
A physician offers a free home remedy for sexual weakness and related conditions claiming to restore full strength and vigor. The lettered testimonials from patients in Espyville and Louisville praise the treatment and urge other men to request the free receipt by mailing name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp in Detroit.
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L. W. Knapp
M. D
Hull Bldg
Detroit
Mich
Knapp
Dr. Knapp
Barnes Stetson
G. W. Venton
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