The Clever Schemer and the Vapor Bath Swindle
Special correspondence details a New York swindle where a man and his wife run a vapor bath scheme in boarding houses. Victims are lured with a costly sale of goodwill and fixtures, then profit averages 12 dollars daily, around 60 a week, with annual gains of about 3,000 dollars.
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the Star
New York
Philadelphia
Samuel J. Tilder
West Point
NEW York Society
Gilbert
Yum- Yum
Child Born on an Eastbound Texas & Pacific Train
A mother aboard an east bound Texas and Pacific train delivered a baby just before reaching Fort Worth. The infant and mother, Mrs Fourth of Baird Texas, were taken to the depot and hospital with the father a widower from Baird. The conductor and crew cheered as the boy Dallas Fourth was named in honor of Dallas city. The mother and child are reported doing well.
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The
Star
Dallas
Tex
E. P. Turner
Texas & Pacific
Thomson
Baird
Independence
Fort Worth
Two boxing bouts reported with knockouts in Cincinnati and Louisville
John Murphy of New York and Tommie Warren of Louisville fought nine rounds in Louisville with Murphy quitting in the ninth for a 500 dollar purse. In Cincinnati Jack Burke defeated James Currier in a sparring match, Currier knocked out in the second round with Burke to win 500 if not knocked out in four. A large funeral was held in Manryville for Fayette Smith with Masons Knights Templar Pryor's band and a white lily wreath display.
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John Murphy
New York
James Currier
Cincinnati
Tommie Warren
Jack Burke
Louisville
Murphy
Vine Street Opera House
Currier
Burke
Manryville
Fayette Smith
Knights Templar
Pryor
St. Joseph
Gearhart
Presbyterian Church
Another Rebellion Coming in the Northwest
On Jan 30 at Gabriel Dument's ranch near Lewiston five Cree Indians arrived from the northwest to meet with Gabriel Dument a lieutenant of Riel. They report about thirty lodges near Fort Assiniboine and warn of trouble as a new rebel movement may emerge in early spring. Stock men fear Cree raiders may drive off horses.
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Lewiston
Mon
Gabriel Dument
Riel
Fort Assiniboine
Mad dog sparks town wide bite scare in Cree Nebraska
A mad dog in Cree Nebraska caused widespread alarm as it bit twenty five dogs and three people before it was killed. Local residents watched the animal roam the town creating a tense scene yesterday.
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Cree
Neb
Brief Talks With Congressmen Special Telegram to The Star
Washington February 6 naval officer predicts great underwater battles as future wars while Congressman Fredericks of Iowa questions the Hennepin canal. He doubts its benefit to Iowa and nearby states citing seasonal closures and railroads remaining dominant in freight.
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The
Star
Washington
Jules Verne
Hennepin Canal
Fredericks
Iowa
Trains Wreck Near Independence Injures Many Passengers
The Independence accommodation on the Missouri Pacific derailed near the distillery after striking a defective rail. About 100 passengers were aboard and several were seriously injured by broken glass and wreckage as the coaches overturned into a ditch. Rescue followed with Dr. Bryant and Dr. Harry aiding the wounded.
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Independence
Missouri Pacific
Oakley
Charles Phelps
Utica
W. W. Merritt
Bryant
Harry
Agenl
Train wreck injures many in Independence smoker
Charles Crysler of Independence suffered severe injuries to his right side and legs when the train left the track. Mrs. Roberts and daughter Mollie were badly hurt, with facial injuries and body trauma. Charles Baker received a deep gash above the left eye and other pains. Mrs. Wm Clay from Pleasant Hill and several others sustained injuries, though most escapes were miraculous.
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Charles Crysler
Independence
Roberts
Mollie Roberts
Charles Baker
Eighth and
Walnut Streets
Wm Clay
Pleasant Hill
Frank Chatman
Miller
Clerk Smith
Kentucky
Mr. Johnson
S. Scott & Co
Bill consolidating adjacent Kansas cities becomes law
Full text outlines the process to merge adjacent cities with populations of 15 000 or more into a single city of the first class. It covers gubernatorial proclamation, name designation, ward boundaries, and timing for initial elections and county canvass procedures.
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Kansas House
State of
Kansas
United States
Consolidation Act For City of the First Class Provisions
The act outlines steps for the reconsolidation of several cities into one city of the first class. It covers election certificates, officers serving until the post general election, continued separate city structures until consolidation, debt and liability handling, property transfer, tax distributions, records delivery, street grading methods, existing ordinances’ validity, and the act’s effective date after publication.
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Anil
Gladstone’s Government Takes Possession in London Return
London reports Gladstone’s ministers traveled to Osborne to receive the seals from the queen after the government change. The late ministry left for Osborne earlier to hand over seals and finance officials prepared to take office.
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London
Osborne
Gladstone
Sympathy with the Poles Causes Club Split in Vienna
Austrian German club members threaten secession from the National club after the latter signed a memorial to Prince Bismarck praising Polish policy without mutual consent. The Polish issue stirs the empire as the emperor and empress greet Polish guests at a court ball amid plans for a demonstration.
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Vienna
Bismarck
Prince Bismark
Empire
Liberal MPs rewarded with government posts in Gladstone reorganization
London February 5 J Collings Liberal MP for Ipswich who backed the three acres and a cow amendment to the address in reply to the queen's speech helped overthrow the Conservatives. He is appointed secretary of the local government board by Gladstone. J Rigby Liberal MP for Wisbech Cambridgeshire named secretary general.
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London
J. Collings
Ipswich
Gladstone
J. Rigby
Wisbesh
Cambridgeshire
Nihilists Arrests Surge After St Petersburg Rendezvous
News from St. Petersburg reports intensified police action following the recent Nihilists' rendezvous discovery. Arrests of individuals linked to Nihilist plots continue as authorities push inquiries in the city.
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London
St. Petersburg
Earl of Aberdeen named lord lieutenant of Ireland and Morley to govern
The Freeman's Journal says the earl of Aberdeen will be an ornamental figure head while John Morley the chief secretary handles all government duties. Writs of Election Ordered in London as MPs appointed since last session are to be elected. House adjourns until the 18th inst.
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Bland
Missouri
House
Hewitt
Secretary of the Treasury
The
Freeman's Journal
Earl of Aberdeen
Ireland
John Morley
Londown
House of Commons
Prospect of a Fight Amid Paris Strikes
Striking factory operatives at St Quentin erect barricades in Paris as a conflict with the military seems imminent. Reports state tension rose as workers protest conditions and authorities prepare for possible clashes.
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Paris
St. Quentin
Indians on Red Lake Reservation Alarm Following Mysterious Movements
A Ada Minnesota dispatch reports growing Indian unease on the Red Lake reservation with bucks moving erratically, procuring ammunition, and crowds gathering at Rice lake. Ponies scarce and wariness spread to White Earth as camps relocate and paint markings appear on youths.
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CuicaGco
Red Lake Reservation
Minnesota
Ada
Minn
Crookston
Red Lake Falls
White Earth Reservation
Rice Lake
Aid for Gaspe Fishermen Loan Backed by Governments
In Ottawa on February 6 the Dominion government agreed to advance a loan of 2000 dollars to aid Gaspe fishermen, with Quebec supplying a matching amount to assist 600 families. About 200 are near starvation due to the fisheries failure, and officials warn further funds will be needed. A separate item notes a First Lutheran church taffy pulling event awarding Mrs Knight for the whitest candy. Alfred Cannon, colored, was arrested at Twelfth and Lincoln for fighting with his wife and children.
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The
Star
Washington
Chief Jumper
L. P. Bell
Cherokee Senate
House Committee On Territories
Indian Territory
Jumper
Bell
Cortessmen Springer
Weaver
Five Civilized Nations
Jeff Chandler
Arizona
Dave Asbury
St. Louis
New Orleans
American Bell Telephone Company
National Improved Telephone Company
Pardee
Billings
National Company At Liberty
Pan Electric Company
Garland
Richmond
George Peabody
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Maine
Treasury Department
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Frederick C. Butler
New Madrid County
Cass County
New York
Str
Burrows
Dakota
Wilson
Senate
House
Laird
Nebraska
General Land Office
Missouri River
Manderson
Pan-Electric
Rogers
J. Harris Rogers
Joseph E. Johnston
Pacific Railroad
Pan Electric Telephone Company
Parthenon Heights Laboratory
Blandenburg
Ind
Isham G. Harris
J. D.C. Atkins
August H. Garland
Casey Young
J. W. Rogers
Johnston
Union
Berean Baptist Church
Royal H. Brown
Vine Street
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
Rev. Brown
Ottawa
Ont
Gaspe
Dominion
Quebec
First Lutheran
Knight
Alfred Cannon
Twelfth
Lincoln Streets
Double Death by Own Action in Iowa and Missouri Reports
Multiple crime notes from February details in Marshalltown and Warrensburg. In Iowa Joseph Cavanaugh, 55, was found dead in bed with Buckley, dead beside him. authorities suggest chloral but offer no motive. In Missouri, a Wabash switch yard fire yields no arrests and several workers recover. separate farm incident reports describe men dying by their own hand after a quarrel.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Joseph Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Buckley
Wanted in St Louis Edward Gersan Arrested on Warrant
Edward Gersan a tailor was arrested on a state warrant in Chicago for obtaining money from a St Louis firm He posed as Nye's partner and collected 26 from Wm Mauerhop and J H Dupuise He fled St Louis and was found today awaiting transfer to the St Louis officer Also Chicago news notes Rock Island says no $7 rate but $2 commission to agents boosting business
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Edward Gersan
St. Louis
Gersan
Wm. Mauerhop
St Louis
Chicago
E. St. John
Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Paul
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
Death of George L. Lorillard in Nice France
New York reports the death of George L. Lorillard in Nice on Wednesday after a period of ill health. He was brother to famous sportsman Pierre Lorillard.
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George LE. Lorillard
New York
George L. Lorrillard
Nice
France
Mr. Lorillard
Pierre Lorillard
Remains of Mrs Isabella Young Buried at Elmwood
Funeral services were held at 909 Jefferson street for the late Mrs Isabella Young. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
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Isabella Young
Jefferson Street
Elmwood Cemetery
Clearing totals rise this year beating last year
This year's daily clearings totalled 784,617 versus 538,644 on the same day last year, a 245,973 or 45.8 percent increase. Weekly clearings reached 4,434,133 compared with 3,779,095 a year ago, up 664,038 or 17.3 percent.
Market moves on change day with higher values for wheat and corn
Wheat receipts show 6 250 bushels withdrawn 9 685 bushels in store 786 872 bushels. Change day demand stronger yet quiet with higher quotes No 2 red nominal except March 73 to 24 cents per bushel. Corn receipts 9 530 bushels withdrawals 6 486 in store 100 485. Market activity increases. No 2 cash and February nominal. March 294c yesterday’s ask, May 31 1/2c quot. Prices for No 2 white and winter wheat listed with bids and asks across months. Fluctuating bids for rye and flour. specks of milling goods and starches with multiple lot quotes given.
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City Mills
Board of Trade
Vessasepeeseeeeel
Utah
Chicago
Merchants Exchange
Kansas City
Chico
Telegraph
St. Louis
Yeb. G
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Wallack
Daly
Palmer
Astor Fund
Fifth Avenue
Ada Rehan
Annie Robe
Marie Burroughs
Delmonico
Kans
Senate Committee On Territories
Legation
Cheng Hanson
K. Palm Lee
Harvard
D. W. Bartlett
Justice Waite
Macarthur
Marshal Wilson
A. H. Hayes
Jennie Sherrill
Holcomb
Dawes
C. L. McFee
Field
Goode
Bell Telephone Company
A. G. Thurman
Ohio
Grosvenor Lowrey
Messrs
Eppa Hunton
Mr. C
Whitman
Stafl
Judge Goode
James C. Laverty
Twenty-fourth Infantry
American Opera
Nicolaes
Jessie Bartlett Davis
John Howson
Mistress Page
Mistress Ford
Pauline Lallemand
John Falstag
William Hamilton
Ford
Alonzo W. Whitney
Annie Page
May Fieldberg
Fenlon
Wm. H. Fessenden
Slender
John Howsen
Dr. Davis
Edward O’mahon
Miss Lallemand
Mrs. Davis
Felicita
Kio
Coryphees
American Ballet School
Brooklyn Philharmonic Society
Theodore Thomas
Gounod
Emma Andh Hellen Dudley Campbell
Wm. Caudicus
Myron W. Whitney
Mors Et Vita
W. R. Hayden
Thomas Keene
Holpes
Mr. Keene
Wabash
Halloran
Scott Anderson
McKee
Erickson
Wetzell
Knouse
Weber
Warrensbburg
Thomas Caldwell
Thomas
H. E. Caldwell
H. E
Montana
Sitting Bull
Crowfoot
Canada
Southwestern Pool Association
Board of Trade Directors
J. M. Canterbury
East Eighteenth Street
R. M. H. Social Club
Music Hall
Montreal
Can
Commercial
Etiam
Seewee
Teers
Elieventh
East Side
Mason
Missouri Ave
Cherry ST
Wainut St
Cook
Vine
Lars
Grand Ave
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