Progress in Exploring an Indian Mound near Castro Station
Stanford students began a scientific survey of a large pear shaped mound near Castro station four miles east of the campus. The earthwork, possibly two acres, stands two to ten feet high and contains artifacts and evidence of daily life from ancient inhabitants. Diligent neighbors offer little reliable history. a legend ties the mound to a former Indian village, but its accuracy is uncertain.
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Stanford University
Stanford
Castro Station
University Grounds
San Francisco
Fragmented 19th century patent medicine collage
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous elided product names and dubious claims from various patent medicines. It mentions tonics and tonics makers, quack cures for coughs, nervousness, fevers, and skin diseases, and references to agents like Honey of Figs and Swayne's Ointment. The text reads like a period advert with fragmented lines and assorted testimonials.
Earthquake Devastates Greek Towns Carries Heavy Loss
A major quake struck Friday night in central Greece, with aftershocks through Sunday. In Malesina Proskina and Martino 129 people died, many buried in church ruins. Athens area suffered property damage including Austrian Lloyd offices. Government to take extraordinary relief steps for affected districts.
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Chrich
Imménese
Menaknnes
Arness
Tvere
Malesina
Proskina
Martino
Locris
Larymi
Athens
Juanenss
Lloyd
Murder and lynching near Currakee Oklahoma
Frank Gramm a coal miner near Seliva Mines is killed in his home by colored Alabama miners. Jeff Tugele is charged with the murder and is captured at Weir City Cherokee. Mrs Gramm identifiers the suspect. a mob hangs him near a cottonwood tree.
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Fearle Naiman
Currakee
Kon
Frank Gramm
Seliva
Lere
Alabama
Baitnn
Harman
Jeff Tugele
Weir City
Cherokee
Haman
Oshers
Will Be Neighbors Coxeys Army Camp Near President
Reports say Coxeys Army may camp near the White House with President Cleveland seen with Mrs. Cleveland in open carriage. A false tale claimed a guard of gourds at the president door. Guard plans and Woodley Park encampment permit worry the president.
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Covey
Clevehat
al Mienpli
Cleveland
Peiper
White House
Erunda
Coxey
Woodley Park
Wilson to Start North Soon After Mexico Visit
William H. Wilson, secretary to the Ways and Means chairman, has returned with his father from Mexico and Texas. He says his father will begin northward in about two weeks, stopping in Asheville before reaching Washington. No congressional duties will be undertaken soon as he battles headaches from tariff bill amendments and regains strength.
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Wilson Gululog
Washington
William H. Wilson
Wilson
Waya and Means Committee
Mexico
Texas
Mr. Wilson, Sr
North
Asheville
N. C
Senate
Gasoline Explosion Kills Two in Missouri Farm House
A five gallon gasoline can exploded in Casimer Miggs home on the military road south of Carondelet Missouri. Mrs Igga and a two year old daughter Eleanor were killed. Miggs family suffered fatal injuries to father and mother and another child Rosie. The old lady was blown into an adjacent field.
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Perseus
Oibere Katelly
St. Louis
Carondelet
Casimer Miggs
Igga
Eleanor
Mig Ce
Rosie
Outbreak Fears Rise in Pa Coke Region As Strike Intensifies
In Astortown Pennsylvania on April 26 authorities warn a dangerous outbreak is likely if the coal and coke strike continues. Strikers insist on meetings and may resist disbanding. Ammunition sales rise as workers brace for clashes. Oliver plant remains shut and prepared to fight the strike to a finish. Heavily reinforced police and armed deputies are poised as masses gather for a decisive confrontation.
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Pasylvania
Astortown
Connellsville
Feg
Arma
Délers
Broadford
Oliver
Mimnigat
Momine
Editor jailed for contempt in Nebraska court case
Edward Ree Rosewater editor of The Bee faced 30 days in jail and a fine of eight dollars for alleged contempt of court after publishing a local article alleging partiality toward criminals in the district court. The state supreme court granted a stay and released him pending review.
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Onana
Edward Reeswater
Tha Bee
Rosewater
Douglas County
State Supreme Court
Scott
The
Paoper
Journeying Northward Walter Wellman Sails From Aales Sund
The American north polar expedition under Walton S Vollyan sails for Spitzbergen aboard the steamer Ragnvolijar chartered for the voyage. Experts praise the ship as the best iceboat in Norway while aluminium boats attract admiration for beauty and strength. Salutes and fog-ornated harbor decor mark departure amid messages of goodwill from the United States.
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Walter Wellman Hue
Aales | Sund
Spitabargen
Aanesuxy
Norway
Walton S Vollyan
Spitzbereun
Ragnvolijar
Hixperts
Agthe Rugnvaldjara
Jmuabor
Prio
United States
William McGarraghan Dead and Capitol Figure Passes
William McGarrahan, famed claimant to the Iberia mine, dies at Providence Hospital. He was a familiar figure at the national capitol, known to many senators and members. Bills to allow trial of his case in the court of claims were passed by Congress but vetoed by President Harrison.
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National Capitol
Wasuisutox
William McGarrahan
Iberia
Providence Hospital
Capitol
Dnd
Court of Claims
Congress
Harrison
House
Wall Street and Its Moral Controversy in 19th Century Trade
A fragmented piece argues Wall Street is essential to U S progress, while urging honesty in speculation. It contrasts legitimate commerce with gambling like bets, defends brokers, cites Vanderbilt on losses, and calls for broker accountability. It reflections on anger and self-control in public life.
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New York
Wall Strest
Wall Streat
Trinity Church
East River
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Wall Street
Etme
Brokers
William H. Vanderbilt
Freddy
Record of 12 Billion Lost Under Free Trade Policy
The American Economist argues that 11 months of trade under the current administration show a total loss of more than 12 billion dollars, with monthly declines averaging large sums. It links these figures to free trade policy and notes widespread hardship including unemployment, farm distress, and declines in many economic sectors.
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Free Trade Party
Bradstreet
Biltha Abend Bon
Free Trade Administration
United States Senate
American Economist
Quack Cures and Remedies Advertised in 19th Century Paper
A jumble of medical claims and product pitches touts Cure for coughs, indigestion, and liver troubles. Prominent items include Sinty Seconds cure, Bacon’s Calery King laxative, and Ayers Sarsaparilla. Advertisers hail testimonials and free trial packages, with druggists named such as A Hyde and M B Powell in Birmingham.
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Caplain
Eleeplaa
Cuber Cougil Uubre
Sinty Seconds
A. Vu. Hyde
Aor
Bacon
M. B. Powell Drug Store
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Isbana
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Seueseyt
Sterling Renesty Co
Ludiana Mineral Sprinits
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W. T. Ibrake
California
Big Honey Co
A. O. Hyde
Marehall
Lyr-Ang
W. I. Drake
Swayne
Novtherramedy
Krauge
Dno
N. Wilkie
Adaing Ave
Wout
Detroit
Mich
A. C. Hyde
Greece
Hesmostico
Mex
Cabezas Mining
Ak ‘Redding
Althy
Sirona
William M'Garrahan
Carl Sobore
Atlanta
Ibis Cones
Agiiy
MEN OF
Bie Elf
Julius Cwear
Thomas Jefferson
Gene Erartiane
Powell
Ealedte Botrio
Otto
Curt
A. Godden
Birmingham
Cuber
MM. B. Powell
Camberlain
Barone Shrow
Joven
J. J
McGotorrox
Beans
Tenn
Mothre
Levarsay
M. Abebs
Cochran
Deliantay
C. Bittnen & CO
Torene
White & White
Grand Rapids
Guncanteas
Boeem
Guallantrer
Cna Ie
A. C. Wyde
Beaty
Marahnt Beaty
Beaty Ia
eHenrin
Deaty
Dufero
Marshal Beaty
Wealthy Avenue
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