Narrow Escape and National News Digest
Miss Lulu Bates of Cincinnati made a high altitude ascent in a gas balloon at the fair grounds and survived a torn balloon, though badly jarred, with damages cited over five million dollars. Other updates cover post-disaster repairs in Charleston, strikes in New York clothing shops, a G A R reunion in Emporia Kansas, Prince Alexander’s arrival at Darmstadt, a mass killing of Christians in Tonkin, and Vermont election returns with party splits.
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Cineaco
the Times
Crawfordsville
Ind
Lulu Bates
Cincinnati
Fair Grounds
Restorative tonic for feeble and nervous souls
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a potent remedy reviving strength in the weak and nervous. It claims improved appetite and sleep, better digestion and blood nourishment, and asserts the product is safe, pleasant to the palate, and quickly aids recovery of vigor.
Family Feud Tragic Shootings in Tonganoxie
In Tonganoxie a violent family feud culminated when David McKeehan shot James Freeman and his wife. Freeman died of his wound. McKeehan was captured after a chase, while the wounded wife survived. The incident occurred near the Shell residence as Freeman and his daughter left a bank. Separate items report treasury issues with ex-Collector Beecher and labor party developments in St Louis. a fire damaged the St. Louis St. Lawrence house and two nearby buildings.
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Leavenword
Tonganoxie
David McKechan
James Freeman
McKeehan
Elliott
Freeman
Mr. Shell
Wastinatos
Treasury Department
Henry F. Beecher
Brooklyn
Port Townsend
W. T
Beecher
Senate
Pacific Coast
Beerher
Fog Causes Abandoned Race for Mayflower and Galatea
New York reports dense fog over the yacht course. The Mayflower and Galatea had started before visibility failed, Lt Henn of the Galatea turning back. The race is rescheduled for tomorrow. San Francisco notes nine earthquake shocks felt sixteen miles northwest of Point Reyes, not felt in the city.
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New York
Henn
San Francisco
W. E. Plummer
Mary D. Hume
Point Reis
Sanfrancisco
Report denies Cleveland accident rumors with balm testimonial
The note from Sept 10 denies a circulating claim of President Cleveland’s accident, stating he left Saranac Inn for his cottage. It includes a testimonial from Rev. FL A. Smith about Ely's Cream Balm providing immediate and continued relief for bay fever and similar ailments.
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Prospect Horse
ApRionpaks
Cleveland
Saranch Inn
Covert & Cheever
Ely
FL. A. Smith
Clinton, Wis
Fatal accidents and local outrages across towns
A crash at a water works in La Crosse and a fatal fall kill two workers, while a fair in La Cygne ends with gunfire injuring three men. A stove foundry strike begins in Philadelphia with union officials meeting manufacturers. Separate reports trace hangings in Ohio and Kansas, burglar identifications, a reception for Gen. Vilas, and a new pool agreement among western railroads.
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Chicago
Western Railroad
Western Association
Chicago and Northwestern
Nebraska
Wyoming
Missouri Pacific
Lincoln, Nebraska
Northwestern
Range
Valentine
Brady
Jon. Paithern
Blind and Deaf Woman Recovered by Six Bottles of B. B.
Miss Minnie Wallace of Atlanta lost hearing taste and endured sores and weakness. Six bottles of B. B. restored sight and hearing, eased pains, gained flesh, and left her a well woman. Free samples offered by C J Mason at 35 Nosowan Street N. V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wallace
Atlanta
Idtwim
Paris
Jorley
Dr. King
Barber Bros
Pacing and Thoroughbred Results Across New York and Nearby Tracks
Racing results from Brooklyn Jockey Club and Brighton Beach meet with multiple races and winners Princes Tornula Titillal Ofallen Swift Bonnie Swoon and others listed with times and certificates paid. Hampden Park pacers show Gossip Jar Arab Miss Myrie Peck and other horse entries. Also headings from baseball scores and a medical ad for Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
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New York
Brooklyn Jockey Club Course
Princes
Mute
Mana
Tornula
Adam
Cathieart
Titillal
Felon
Maggie Mitchell
Hampden Park
Srkingfield
Mass
Jewett
Westmont
Arab
Belle F
Wy Benita
Bass
Weather and health notes amid Kansas City crossroads distractions
Fragments report shifting weather and a mix of medical claims and remedies, including a patent tonic advertised as a cure. Descriptions mention digestion, blood purification, and scalp care, with scattered notes on deaths, trials, and industrial conditions across places like Liberty, Atchison, and Washington.
Advice to Mothers and Patent Remedies Advertised
An 1880s style ad copy promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pains claiming universal success for forty years and family relief from dysentery and colic. also features testimonials from J W Tup... and references to B B patent medicine for rheumatism. It mentions C P Chamberlin offering electricity therapies in Lawrence Kansas City.
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Crawfordsville
J. W. Tutopes
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Charleston
Grand Army
Alexander
Cuan Lestos
D. C
Board of Survey
Relief Committee
Knights of Labor
Grand Army Reunion
Anthene
Kas
Department
C. McDivett
Kansas
Emporia
Darmstadt
Ab Muce
Peyenheim
the Universe
Tonquin
Manhoa
Daxvints
Cardinal Gibbons
Sisters of Mercy
Vermont
Waite River
Jeactien
Orusbee
Shurtleff
Edmunds
Prohibition
ePrice
Mensa
Hutels
Elias
Ike
Obahea
Senha
Attor LE Ater
F Pace Waiuiinn
Atirne
Avurnes Et Law
Snidelins J Feds Tun
Ein County Court House
Mahi
Nor
Vehice Street
Mert Lawrence
Shurenchusetts
W. Howe
de Wucitsni
Masauchantes and
Henry Streets
Lirsa
Winal Nations) Bank
J Street
My Baec Sal
Masuschuoutte Street
Stdin
Magenhusetts Street
Fidley
Egnerk
Banking
Mamit Csehier
WY. Bowinsock
Douglas County Bank
National Bank
Kansas City
Hivel National Banh
Lackey Bank
Bremtz Bros
New York City
LA Pacers Preaident
Wotaney
Natic Lawren
A. Bapler
Caellar
E.urwin
Cashieral Bank
Iansas
United States
Seul Braz Vai Sil
Europe
Dintrzere
LAG
Jamagox
Petdent
Merchants Bank
Lawrence
Bansas
Jocsa General Banking
Dr.scott
Tsee
Kent Kealvs
Territory
Mr. Beecher
The
United Labor Party
St. Lovis
Rnghts of Labor
Central Labor Union
Yniogp
Futl
Greenback Committee
Kyousosren
St. Lawrence House
W.T. Gougs
E. Kiiwell
Geo. Jackson
Tousen
Hocninson
Laredo
Charles Crittenden
Edmond O'Neal
Diamond House
Kingman
la Crack
Grant Ogden
Dick Weatherman
Ogden
Weatherman
Charles Smith
la Cygne
Rice Hungerford
Hungerford Bros
Uarmans
Ravenden
Arkansas
Smith
Hungerford
Paladelpiua
K of L
Victoria Schilling
Rudolph Aronson
Dayton
Aronson
Mitwatrker
Wis
Vilas
Wisconsin
Juneau Democratic Club
Washington
Irvin Murray
Grorgetown
Skpanta
Jeffersonville
Gainey
W. W. Gainy
Bloomfield
Lacyexe
Lane
Wm Williams
Williams
W.D. Salt
Bippus
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Barber Bros Drug Store
Dave
C_J. MASON
Nosean Etreet N.V
Sporting News
Tue
Umdoklyn Wacks
Brighton Leach
New Yoas
Brighton Beach
Martin
Bell Ft
Nonsense
Annie Martin
Bell Ringer
Minnie St. John
King Bob
Nelle B
Pilot
Bannero
Elizabeth
Burgomaster
Mentor
Barnum
Tapusurer Secon
Peny Nyle
Denver
Topeka
Ayer
Portearsas
Missouri
C. A. Burver
Liberty
N.Y
Sieronimo
Binitt
Wastirxatox
Gary Kester
Geronime
Sivas
Minnesota
Warde
San Carlos
Crook
Agai
Shoul
Koi
Warutserax
Charles S. Stomiart
Gufenel
Army
Lie Corny
Tate
Moi Apel
Issa
Texas
Accelera
Augusta
Beves
Ftey. Wim
TL. Chapman
M. E. Chures
Georgetown
Dr. Bull
Seth Arnold
Eliing
Robert Cushman
Pawtuckett
H.I
All Drug Glete
Ur. Arnold
Bucklen
Barber Bra
Peidawly
Market Report
Hickuns
Allvs
Daz
Ldi
Puck Hoga
Wodincs Lewes
Sabtege
New York Money
Mesinet Mdirage
Albin Miesodrh
Paci
Uae
Alan
Ramsas City
Abe
Medina Mgc
Manaus
St. Louis
Adins
Clomthe
St. Lown
Chile
Golub
Cobh
Novenster
Elvert
Jose
Sipt, W
C. P. Chamberlin
M. PD
New Hampshire Street
Main Street
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