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Newspaper

Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1887

Page

6

Vow of vengeance ends in murder attempt night escape

Jess Croft driven to murder to free her sister Bessie from a planned killing. Janije accompanies her as they creep toward Muller’s tent in the mist to finish the deed. The attempt fails when Muller wakes and Jess flees, chased by fear and guilt through a rain drenched night.

Jess Janije Muller Bessie John Geome Fiteelf Missie Bans Frank Blue Gum Avenue Frank Muller Trehead Jem Sbe Schild Wess Bemis Joel Vaal Jess Croft Sara

Rainy Weather Fails to Deter Bargain Hunters at Local Store

Shoppers braved clouds and rain to visit the store with a steady stream of customers yesterday and expectations of busy trade today. The firm plans a big fall season and praises the opening sales.

Slumming fad taints New York society says detective

Detective recounts how a fashionable slumming spree by young women against the city’s slums led to danger and a near-fatal knife attack in Mott Street. One guest was wounded but survived when a detective intervened, ending the outing and warning of the moral decline of “good society” in New York.

Dr. King New York Gotham London Mott Street Rer Pe Wall Street

Mesmeric Experiments Suggest Electric Influence on Nerves

The article reports M. Mohblenbruck experiments claiming electric current can affect the nerves in a mesmeric state. A nine inch iron wire ring with copper and a microphone connected to a battery reportedly caused a mesmerized subject to beat time to a ticking watch, hear distant music, and respond to spoken words. The subject’s arm movements aligned with current direction, and he described a turning sensation during the test.

M. Mohblenbruck M. Mohlenbruck

Bret Harte Tales Sparkling Romance Of Petite Audacity

In bold large type and illustration, the prose highlights Bret Harte’s numerous humorous and charming stories. The narrative celebrates vivacious and audacious small figures whose wit and charm drive lively plots.

Bret Harte

Thankful Blossom Novel Highlights Washington Era

A New Jersey set Revolutionary tale follows Gen Washington and his circle during a dark phase of the struggle. The narrative blends history with romance and intrigue, featuring thrilling incidents and a hopeful ending as the heroine marries a gallant officer in Washingtons army.

New Jersey Washington

Real Estate and Loan Agent Offers Improved Farms and Homes

The advertisement lists multiple properties in Dough and adjoining counties for sale by Kates Coles. It promotes two story brick houses near the university area, frame houses with many rooms, and ample water, with easy terms and low interest. Also offered are farms of varying sizes with favorable terms and near rail and gas access, plus a call to view a printed list of tracts.

Woot Gall Ligwues Byt Kates Coles Slade University Dugghes Monumente Kansas Oklahoma Leas United States

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