Portrait of a Modern Rouge and Legal Battle Echoes
A fragmented 19th century court note blends a mock soliloquy on rouge with a real suit in New Orleans involving Johnny Kelly and John W Fenlow over a lottery ticket. The long passage mixes satirical verse with judicial outcomes, concluding with a verdict granting Kelly a one quarter interest and funds from the lottery proceeds.
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Monida
Kelly S
Johnny Kelly
Meaple
Hank
People's Bank
John W. Fenlow
St. Louis
Fenlow
Kelly
Nortonjan
O'Keafe
Connors Formell
Liu
Penlow Geners
Connors
Tam
Kelly Whig
Norresman
Watt
FICO
Penfon
le Devise
Henlow
Hiadin
Kunlow
John Kelly
Agant John W. Fenlow
New Oleans
Lalty Lynn
Husband Not Impatient as Wife Speaks of Waiting
A lighthearted exchange about a husband who remains calm while his wife frets over delays. She notes the husband’s patience and his amused reactions when she and a friend struggle with small, comic irritants on a crowded street car. The women compare experiences and laugh at their shared discomfort.
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Jane Hunt
Hugalo
Dian
Feanvisco Gonaut
Giaggante
Willy
Tha Coutisses
Aspasia
Fogles
Ben Jefe
Edwin
Thiave
Pennry
Muraynrad
Organi
Detroit
Ride the big wheel gives riders a dizzy high view
The piece recounts a midwestern fair ride named the big wheel where riders ascend in an elevator like carriage, experience a gentle sway and sudden height, and confront nerves and fear. Guards explain the mechanism, reassure riders, while passengers note distant buildings and the wild urban panorama from the elevated circle. Noted Negro hotel man.
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Chicago News
Eliinhia Brent
Emvner Sii
Wylde
Leon
Simis
Tenney
Umair
Newnan
Dalloon
Nervone Snd
Ferlinus
Dows
Atention
Storm strikes Charleston area with record winds and floods
A chaotic storm dumped heavy rain and high winds on Charleston and surrounding regions causing widespread flooding and telegraph wires to tangle. Reports from Richmond and New York describe extensive damage as residents assess the impact on trains, utilities, and daily life.
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New York
Staten
Ashers
New Yorks
Werrang
York State
Iles
Rochester
New Yours
Minto
Billy
Avites
Wil
Long
Rochelle
Long Uranch
Jersey
New York Bay
Waiting Under the Ghina Tree War Tale
A fragmented wartime scene unfolds across a dusty road opposite a station where a girl under the china tree stares with aristocratic bearing. Soldiers pass, letters are clenched, and a furlough flickers as a storm of memory and war life presses in, set beside distant trains and weathered towns.
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Yathalie
Theas Robins
Animal Mower Inhabitant Describes Remarkable Plants
A fragment from a 17th or 18th century style piece details an inhabitant of St Devein discovering a peculiar plant. The text describes western basins of brackish water hosting pebble beds with petal like structures that resemble flowers but trap prey with mechanical pincers. It notes vivid colors, motion of internal filaments, and a perilous display attracting awe and fear.
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St. Devein
Wesvern
Strange cattle disease near Bloomington alarms cattlemen
A contagious eye disease has appeared in cattle in pastures around Bloomington. Veterinarians and midwives describe it as a new ailment, with some labeling it Giumnosertus keeutitis. The illness causes eyelid swelling and temporary blindness, with permanent blindness in the worst cases, though only a small percent become permanently affected. Damages are being sought by affected ranchers against imported cattle owners.
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Bloomington
Thom Noroy
Boomington
Alexe
UNDER THE TREES Ay You Like It at the Sylvan De'l Fair
A historic theatrical event titled Ay You Like It will be staged this afternoon at the Sylvan De'l fairground amid world’s fair celebrations. Notable performers listed include Stuart Robson and Alexander Salvini among a distinguished cast. A wrestling match between Orlmide and Charles is also advertised as a centerpiece, highlighting the day’s dramatic and athletic attractions for visitors.
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Che Moo
Amos
Stuart Robson
Ose Coghina
Nate Chixton
Sfelen Mancroft
Alexander Salvini
Charles Gugitan
Goldienes
CV Seabrook
Sanstow
Orlmide
Charles
Salvink
Wil Besten
Hine
Tily
America
Sundows
Luvent
Situation in Siam F Rifts With Foreign Residents
A report from Thaynnok notes rising resentment among foreign residents over Siamese government policy. France threatens stronger pressure, and the French plan to return their citizens if demands are not met. The German gunboat Wolf is to depart, leaving a single foreign gunboat in port amid mounting alarm.
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France
Csuyos
Thaynnok
Wolf
Test Case In Patent Suit Affects Brew Firms Amid Storm
A Wisconsin hearing centered on a patent dispute involving De La Vergne Company and associated brewers. The court favored the plaintiffs, ruling against infringement allegations involving a beer bottle stopper. The tumult coincided with a tornado that damaged several houses in Kernaville.
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Dacided
Minwarkk
Win
Touldng
Stites Elveult
Niesday
Mo Cook Lvewng Company
Hlinois
Aml de Val Hint
Brewing: Company
Miwaokws
Gymui
de Ta
Verque Hottle and Seal Company
de le Veriine
Plan for Free Silver Openings and Tariff Adjournment Debate
Congressmen discuss a free silver plan linking currency to 19 to 1 silver price with redeemable certificates and gold backing, aiming to stabilize money and aid mining states. Separate debate centers on tariff reform and possible extra session adjournment, with Cleveland favoring adjournment while others push tariff action.
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Friends of
Shinkeil Youil
Vetiboris
Cleveland
Segumber
Banks of New Orleans Planters Certificate Issue
The clearing house group has decided to issue small denomination drafts to help planters pay their hands during harvest. Certificates of 1, 5, 10, or 20 dollars will be issued and backed by clearing house securities, with bankers and merchants ready to accept them to ease crop labor costs. Also mentions a separate incident of a New Jersey man receiving a large fortune from a friend.
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New Orleans
Guy Avak
Wight
Nee
Minnesota funds ample says state treasurer
Aug 7 Minn report corrects belief of cash shortage. State Treasurer Boblet asserts insolvent assets near 2,000,000 and promises payment of obligations. Officials note a salary draw failure caused the misperception of a shortage.
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Pain
Minn
Tren
Minnesota
Boblet
Women’s Rights Debate on Maternity and Liberty
A long extract discusses heredity and subservience of women, arguing for absolute personal liberty and equality in status and motherhood. It questions male control over women's bodies, cites a prominent missive by Helen I Gardner, and contrasts tragedy of forced motherhood with the burden of societal expectations. The piece blends editorial rhetoric with literary samples and references to public figures and events.
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Helen I. Gardner
Women's
Congress
Chicago
Lieven
Tomwim
Tal
Fife
Nother Lu
Qantas
Queen Victoria's Will and Palace Gifts Revealed
From a 19th century note, the New York Weekly discusses Queen Victoria's 1876 will and an engrossed vellum queen Victoria relic. It details gifts tied to Princess Alice and changes through 1878 to 1884, noting revisions and a controversial entry about disposition of a queen's jubiten gifts not nation property.
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Queen Victoria
Victoria
Albany
August Flower Heals Dyspepsia and Ills in Washington Woman
Mrs Dear of Washington Virginia suffered for years from stomach ailments and dyspepsia. After trying doctoring with no relief she read about August Flower, bought a bottle, and after the first dose her condition improved immediately. She weighed 165 pounds and could eat freely with no ill effects.
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C. H. Dear
Washington House
Washington, Va
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