Normal Institute Teachers Form County Association
A county teachers’ meeting at the Normal School led to the formation of a Teachers’ Association to meet in various locations during the school year. Committee members named were D. D. Sizer Miss Mull Miss Vincent Miss Oliver and J. Dumare. Visitors included Prof Wheeler of Ottawa and I. S. Oliver from Jefferson County.
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Normal Institute
Bartlett
Wineb
New Mexico
Hoffman
Normal
Prof
Wheeler
Ottawa
I. 5
Oliver
Jefferson County
D. D
Deadly Sleep and War News Across the Globe
The report covers a mother and children in a deadly sleep, Sherman remarks on Texas filibusters, Dr. Tanner’s last stand, and England's plan to send troops to Afghanistan. It notes flood and war disruptions in Europe and indictments over fraudulent government licenses, plus a shooting incident in St. Petersburg.
Tragic Funeral Scene In Lovavaits Ky
Special report says Captain Reverman and family attended a funeral when a four year old child, during the service, asked about the grave. After viewing the coffin the child suddenly died.
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Lovavaits
Owen
Jourpa
Reverman
Invasion Threat Warns of Mexico Raid Across Texas
A historical report notes warnings that any planned raid from Mexico into Texas would likely fail against both U S and Mexican forces. The analysis suggests local authorities would deter an invasion as law and military targets are strengthened.
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Wasarroras
Nermen
Mexico
Texas
United States
Benders' Murders Claimed Across States Reported by Omaha
An Omaha special reports Mrs Bender admitting the first murder on a Illinois farm near Jacksonville. The couple fled to Iowa Indianapolis Kansas where Bender and his children killed for money. A trap door was used and Kate is said to have killed a man in bed with the body left nearby. A Kansas sheriff seeks a requisition from the Governor as the case unfolds.
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Curiaco
Omaha
The
Tribune
Bender
Fresont
Blinois
Jacksonville
Iowa
Indianapolis
Kansas
John
Kate
Old Bender
Lincoln
New York
Pietro Balbo
Troop Movements and Trials Across Continents
Reports describe Ireland fearing no rising after compensation bill rejection with troops stationed locally. Items cover a nurse’s conviction for murder at Guy’s Hospital, Afghan war troop deployments via the Suez alongside European and Indian reinforcement moves, and Pietro Balbo’s execution details in New York with a prolonged strangulation death.
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House of Commons
Forster
Ireland
India
Haight Forgery Plea Sentenced to Hard Labor
In General Sessions Judge Tildersleeve sentences J Lloyd Haight, prominent wire-rope maker and East River bridge contractor, to four years hard labor after pleading guilty to forging a draft dated December 15, 1878 for 4495 dollars payable to himself and accepted by Barney and Ferrie of Sandusky Ohio.
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New Yoas
J. Lloyd Haight
East River
Grocers‘ Bank
Tildersleeve
Haight
Barney & Ferrie
Sandusky
Ohio
Geneva Interest From the National Capital
From Washington an item notes Spanish difficulties not discussed at a cabinet session. President Hayes plans to leave Washington Tuesday with General Sherman and others for the soldiers reunion at Columbus. The Fourth Auditor reports beer department accounts show no loss or improper disbursements in a July 4, 1875 to June 30, 1876 examination.
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Hayes
Washington
General Sherman
Columbus
Treasury
Secretary of the Navy
Beer Department
Poisoning tragedy in Georgia mother laces lemonade
Americus Ga August 6 a farmer Mr Wooson L Gannetts returns home to find his wife and nine of ten children in a morphia induced sleep after lemonade laced with poison. Mrs Gunnetts is believed to have prepared and ingested the fatal drink with intent. Mr Gannetts dies and the children mostly die or remain in danger. a note suggests deliberate poisoning not prompted by domestic trouble.
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Americus
Wooson L. Gannetts
Here
Jas Far
Atepmother
Médick Aid
Gunnetissn
Ashé
Porte Likely Conforms to Powers on Montenegrin Question
From London dated August 6 Paris dispatches suggest the Porte will likely conform to the demands of the great powers regarding the Montenegrin issue. The peaceable tone reflects a calmer outlook amid European tensions.
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Lowpox
Paris
Apache Hust Dispatch From San Antonio to War Department
War Department received a San Antonio dispatch dated August 3 noting Mexican troops retreating toward Chihuahua and 125 to 150 Vistoria warriors moving north toward Vigo Pass. U S Army Company K Eighth Cavalry ordered from Stockton to reinforce asindians appear to threaten Guadalupe or Sacramento rivers.
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Wassnetox
War Department
San Antonio
Vis
Eagle Springs
Keane
Chihuahua
Fort Quitman
Vistoria
Vigo Pass
Eighth Cavalry
Stockton
Saxce
Burglary and Fire Sweep Multiple Firms in Aug 6 News
Fire at the abs battan Vine gar Co works in New York destroys property and leaves water-soaked remains. losses reach about 25000 as flames are fought by local crews. Separate reports note a telegraphers strike in New York and a Greek Army mobilization order amid regional storms in Spain’s Murcia province.
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Ipo
New York
Abs Battan Vinegar Co
la A Mt
Erin
Dr Tanner Ends Fast as Crowd Watches in New York
Dr Tanner neared noon on the final day of a public fast, enduring intense pain and repeated vomiting after watching his every move. Chemical tests on stomach fluid reportedly confirm the fast was genuine as he walked the enclosure and drank small amounts of water between periods of illness.
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New Yoas
Tanner
Chicago Lyceum
Morning Mail
Wheat and corn trade steadiness marked by modest activity
The market news from Kanaas Cirr notes wheat receipts at 41 770 bushels with limited movement and a steady tone. Corn shipments reach 5 030 bushels, with mixed bids for mixed and white corn, oats nominal, rye nominal, barley nominal, and eggs firm at 8 to 9 cents per dozen in round lots to shippers.
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Kanaas
Golbente
Kansas City Stock Market Report Highlights Cattle Prices
Karess Crrr aug Karess Crrr reports 24 hour cattle receipts 1499 with 1403 shipped. Market weak for gran valle and native steers averaging 1418 to 1446 pounds sold around 3.75 to 4.00. Shipping steers 1248 to 1488 pounds at 3.0 to 3.75. Stockers and feeders 32.75 to 1.50. Cows at 4. grass Texas steers 2. Bur Receipts for 4 hours 403 shipments 38 market steady with sales 1.20 to 1.40 bulk 1.28 to 1.74. Sheep rece ipts none market quiet natives 301 pounds sold at 3.60.
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Reozipta
Gran Valle
St Louis Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Activity
The St Louis stock market figures reveal varied activity with strong demand for certain livestock types. The report notes high shipping receipts, active demand for natives, and brisk sales for stockers and feeders, with prices and shipments listed in the period's figures.
Chicago Stock Market Summary
Market steady with notable activity in shipments and receipts. Pyles and Western cattle receipts show varied figures with overall gentle movement in prices and totals.
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Ludington House
FM Palmer
Syracuse
Dory L ‘Bleyer
J E Roberts
Cincinnati
Clover
Paola
H Dinsmore
Highland
Kas
L Terrill
St Louis
H WN Nichols
Ben Spitz
Knickerbocker
Kansas City
John M Snyder
J W Sanborn
Chisago
Henry Chris
Ellis
A Hawk
H.R Gordon
Rochester
Cincinnati Times
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Saya
Cackgo
Daniel Oxeil
Wolhoper
O'Neil
Los Pixos
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Cor
Meachem
MacKenzie
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Herokess
Denver
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Frangulino Luna
William Breen
Qaefjeild
New Your
Callore “Garkeld
Core
Ae . Warner
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Elect- Sam
Pati Hersett
Phige
Victoria
Griersyn
Gen. Sherman Hawn
Fillibusters
Dr. Tanner
England
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Afghanistan
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Austria
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Moravia
Galli
Silesia
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Pa ‘Fury
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Eis H. Goodwin
August Harman
Chas.w. Schell
Joseph McKinney
Perexspope
Xicos Emvasion
Treir
Haneas
Bairy Gamps
Central Criminal Court
Pleasance
Louisa Engle
Guy's Hospital
Louisa Morgan
Morgan
Loupos
Suez Canal
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Ayoob Khan
Khosk- Nakhod
Hyderabad
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Mim & Greater
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Geneva
Poleons
London
Dificuttte
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Lynz
Atheus
Province of
Murcia
Spain
Kanzar City
ST. Louis Stock Market
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Sheey
Chicago Stock Market
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Seanan
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Bee
Daly Sealine
Hervese
Nees
On Steinberg
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Lawrence
Temple of Fashion
Cassimeres, Westings, &c
Ae S. G. McConnell
Monery
Pria
Goveer
Deranham
Mercantile Paper
Maron
Fursuarce
Sata Eity
J. Su. de Bald
Mermandies
Fifth Ward
J. D. Patterson
Massachusetts and
Henry Sts
Woodward's Drug Store
Mivuiacticu Omy
Dewey, Esq
Broadway
Washington Marke
leRaimatin E Towne
East Ninth Staat
Gulphaie
Salloa Sane Reed
Washburne & CO
Eve Steenee
W. Woodward & CO
Arm
Lawrence, Hansa
Bi Wen
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Br. Ee
Tarbordale Mall
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