Deluded Irish peasants cling to Parnell myth in Ireland
Dublin dispatch notes a legend that Charles Stewart Parnell faked death and lives in exile. The piece recounts claims of disguises, a coffin filled with sawdust, and supporters insisting the dead leader will return. It cites reactions from Parnell’s allies and echoes Napoleon legends to explain public belief.
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Dublin
Ireland
Parnell
England
Trish
DeWet
Lora Ee
Napoleon I
France
Paris
St. Helena
the Invalides
Miners Resist the Anthracite Trust and Its Power
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 2 the miners declare the coal companies as a coercive trust that profits from labor while the public bears the burden. They wage a strike to secure higher wages and lawful protections, hoping consumers will protest the imposed costs and compel the trust to obey statutes.
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Pennsylvania
No Quarter for Chinese in Albion Letter
A letter from Iry Emerson recounts a clash at Nieuchwang China on August 8 with150 attackers in red and yellow. Russians defended the foreign settlement, firing at 300 paces. four killed or wounded, one died later. The Russian flag flies at the customs house. governor-general of Siberia present with 8,000 troops. Emerson predicts ongoing hostilities with many Chinese casualties and no quarter.
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Nieuchwang
China
Siberia
Bet on Life Ends in Death in Chicago Burial
Chicago report recalls two consumptives, Wm. Fagan and Wm. Brodie, who buried Friday after Brodie died Sunday. The pair, famed in gambling circles, once wagered on who would outlive the other, sharing money and a Mexican health trip before their deaths.
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Chicago
Brodie
Fagan
Mexico
Miss Indiana Arm Workmen Rumor Attracts Crowd
Reports claimed a man worked on the Miss Indiana statue arm in a ring sequence with electricians training for wiring. Crowds gathered near the site while official activity remained limited to the platform edge and a later high work phase was indicated.
Displeased With Jones Over State Fair Ticket Policy
The Indianapolis scene complains that Aaron Jones directed ticket distribution at the state fair. Supervisors passed tickets to exhibitors, often following Jones's directions, while some Merchants and association members blame him for restricting access. Debate grows on his re election and space for exhibits in the fine arts hall amid shortages.
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Aaron Jones
Jones
Indianapolis
Fine Arts
State Board of Agriculture
EXPECT A LONG STRIKE IN WILKESBARRE
Foreign workers in Wilkes Barre anticipate a six month strike and plan to live on bread molasses coffee potatoes and bacon. They claim three meals daily will be maintained while idle and say landlords will not collect rent during the stoppage as they fund their weekly living costs.
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Wilkesbarre
Winston claims inheritance reveals octoroon ancestry
Mrs Mazie Winston seeks 4000 as an inheritance claim and reveals she is the mixed race child of Dorse Hamner, a Virginian bachelor who died in a spree. Anna Crawford, her mother, died at Mazie’s birth. Chicago attorney Luther Laffin Mills will travel to Waynesboro Virginia to gather evidence for the suit against the Hamner family.
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Chicago
Mazie Winston
Dorse
Hamner
Anne Crawford
Mazie
Luther Laffin Mills
Winston
Waynesboro
Bashful Bride Runs From Wedding In Connecticut Church
In New Britain Connecticut Mary Plitska fled the ceremony after a note left by her stating she was too bashful to marry. The fiancé Michael Neidboler and guests waited as the Polish community searched, while Mary planned to return once her timidity faded.
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New Britain
Conn
Michael Neidboler
Srangest
Mary Plitska
Myrtlest
Michael
Neidboler
Weidhaler
Mary
Russians in China Begin Fek In Movements
Part of the Russians in China have started to Fek in. Other items report British capturing 3,250 cattle from the Boers at Elands river and stormy weather causing seal capture failure in Bering.
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China
Elands River
Bering
Bernard McKenna
New York
Genoa
Fla
Will Hill
Dollie O'Donnell
Cleveland
Hudson River
Miss Ogborn Describes Boxers and Chinese Peril
Hagerstown dispatch reports missionary Miss Ogborn with eight years in Nan Chang Kiangsi, detailing Boxer uprising fears, alleged magic by Buddhist priests, and Western civilization backlash. She urges harsh action against the empress dowager and fears for China’s future.
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Ctill
China
Miss Ogborn
Nan Chang
Kiangsi
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Internal Cure
Plain Talk argues common salves do not cure catarrh and only offer temporary relief. It praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy combining Buccalyptos, Sanguinaria, and Hydrastin to cleanse the system, reach the mucous membranes, and avoid narcotics. It notes they are sold by druggists for a modest price.
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Stuart
Smart
Cts
Tiny New Jersey Babe Weighs Two Ounces At Birth
A Cedar Brook newborn boy weighs two pounds and two ounces at birth. The infant fits inside a teacup for his head and wears a wedding ring as a bracelet. The story notes scarcity of hunger and the bottle’s use in soothing teething and illness. Also mentions local ads and products from Hood’s Sarsaparilla to Winslow’s Soothing Syrup.
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Glasboro
N. J
New Jersey
William Leighman
Cedar Brook
St Louis train schedules fragment
Partial railway timetable shows St Louis accommodations with routes and times including 7T.30am 5.35pm 8. LS and 2.50pm. T H. & Mattoon ac. 5.00pm 9.45am, St Louis eX 11pm 4.0% am.
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St. Louis Accom
LS. W. Lim
St. Louis Limited
T. H. & Mattoon Ac
Louis Ex
CincInnati
Cincinnati, Ex
Greensburg
Cin
W., Flex, S. da
N. Ver
Lois
Louis
Train schedule fragment shows multiple Chicago and Lafayette departures
A brief timetable fragment lists trains including Lafayette arrivals and departures with Chicago connections. The entries show times such as 3.4 pm and 5.13 pm for Lafayette, 1.6 am and 2.40 pm for Chicago, and several labeled services like fast mail and night express with early morning arrivals.
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Lafayette
Chicago Fast Mail
Chicago
Washington St
Chicago Express
Columbus and Spring Special Ex Ohio Lynne Accommodation
Columbus and Spring special report from Ohio details Lynn accommodation measures. Readable fragments indicate local planning actions and community impact. Names and dates are unclear in the fragment but imply arrangements to support residents during a period of change.
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Columbus & Spring
Ohio Special
Lynn Accommodation
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Hiners
Coal Trust
Hazleton
Trust
Seaboard
Ind
Lome
Emerson
Albion
Iry Emerson
Ment
Indiana
Dame Rumor
Egbert
Ornamental Glass Workers’ Union
Erica T. Egbert
Sunday
India
Vancouver
13. C
Washington, D. C
Sonoma
Martin
California
Marquard Sash and Door Factory
Oriental Glass Company
Gladys Fry
Royal Center
Frank ‘Keil
Haubstadt
Henry Sa
Rostoff
Georgie
Aegian Sea
Point Richmond
Cay
Adams
Flynn
FE. K. Mulcahy
John W. Mackay
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Bell Telephone
Western Union
Rome
Marie Corelli
Christian
Harry Benel
English’s Theater
William Sturgeon
Blake St
Indiana Ave
Sers Oreer
E. Washington St
Big Four Route
City Ticket Office
Wasblagtenst
Cleveland Line
Ang
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Hood
Washington-st
Schuller's
Meridian-st
K. St. Charles Hotel
Chas
Muellerschoen
McCreast
Union Station
Clark
TiLst
Kits
Firest
E. Kitz & Co
E. Washington
Charles Mayer & CO
W. Wash. Sr
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Indianapolis Gas Co
Depurator Medical Institute
N. Illinois &T
Morton Place
Central-ave
Anna R. Meyer
Old
DEI
Indianapolis Cancer Institute
New York St
Ohio St
E. R. Dreithaler
Laden
Delaware St
Peterson
Pennsylvania St
Lad
Brown
Bates House
the Sun
Moses Optical CO
Moses
I. M. Rowe
Ostician
Larkin & CO
Mass
Ave
SUN
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
Mal! Atdelsi Ab Uees
Fy Z
Sloan Sie OO
Fea
Benton Harbor Line
Benton Harbor
Wabash
Peoria
Bloom
M&ex
Bloomington
Springfield and
Columbus
Cincinnati, Hamilton
Daytona Railway
W. Washington
Dayton
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Detroit
Chicago, Indianapolis & Sealseils Railway
Lake Erie & Weatern RK. FR
Mich
Chi. Lim
L’porte
Decatur & Westers Ry
Dec
Pennsylvania Lines
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Washington-sta
Vernon
Madiston
Martinsv'e & Vin
Dayton & Xenig
Pittsburg & East
Logansport
Martinsville Ace
Knights
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N.Y
Ccessee Balti & Wash
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Springfield
Mad
Colum
Martins
Pittsburg & East Phil
N. Y
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Spencer Ace
Logans
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