Fragmented 19th century news items from a Michigan paper
Readable fragments cover diverse topics including railway plans, property losses, elopements, farm sales, electrocution, school lands, weather, insurance, and local incidents. Names like James Del and Gab ad Wad appear amid scattered notes on crops, machinery, and community events. The text preserves a slice of a busy era with varied local references.
Tragic Lansing Deaths In Ice Chest Incident
In North Lansing two orphans aged about four perished in a chilling accident. Karl Fries and Arthur Burtz died near a chest where Price children played. The box, eight feet long, trapped them as neighbors searched for hours.
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Karl Fries
Arthur Burtz
North
Lansing
General News In Brief From Greenville Parade Incident
During a Greenville Alabama parade a tirubent firing occurred near rival leaders and a nggha was shot, causing great excitement. Kauss Farmers' Alliance officers say they will form a force to oust the men responsible at Romesteld with flourenough taide them over their trcubits.
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Wateres
Greenville
Ala
Trenbin
Cheent
Kauss Farmers’ Alliance
Romesteld
Flaurenough
New York Stock Market Finds No Extra Activity
The market showed little movement, with sales modest and most activity centered on staple items and industry leaders. Prices for wheat and corn fluctuated, while live stock at Chicago and Dallas yards drew attention as traders weighed demand and supply signals.
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Jndunty
Vnla
AR Lp
Aig
Orr Galbur
Reptember
Sats
Furkewra Hoge Wackes
Pricga
Agibk
Barkevard
Ranagesl
Ping Tota
Canis Market
Pal Wero Zeewor
Ben -Barket
A Wise Selection: Lorenzo Course’s Political Rise in 19th Century
A fragmentary ad outlines Lorenzo Course a Montgomery County Rev who joined artillery at the Civil War outbreak and rose from territorial legislator to associate justice. He served in the Nebraska Territory and later the Forty third and Forty fourth Congresses. He later held a Treasury post under Harrison.
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Montgomery County
Watt
IHG
Howie
Netasta
Nebraska
Loranzo
Supreme Cock
Bladit
Uaionda
Batchelier
United States Treasury
Portugal
Harrison
Craunay
Bias
Veteran Voters Face Civil War Records Clash in 1884 Race
A partisan pamphlet compares Civil War records of Republican and Democratic nominees, arguing the Republican line shows stronger wartime service and pensions alignment. It cites General Sickles at Gettysburg and critiques Cleveland, urging veterans to vote for protectionism and national development.
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Barhiron
Bhawesa
Chicago
Bourke Cochran
Cleveland
Sickles
Gettysburg
UCL
Dlo
Phila-delpbig
William S Linton The Sagina w Politician and Mayor
The article chronicles William S Linton a Republican leader born 1856 in St Charles and raised in Saginaw. It traces his rise from clerk in a general store to lumber business head in Farwell Alger and Bay County. He held two terms as county supervisor then served in the legislature and was elected mayor of consolidated Saginaw in 1882.
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Town
M. Willing den Merrilmao
Spa SaaSven & Daptilseo
Steading
Allegan
Ottawa
Menamipes Sawailis
Sean
Clinton County
Girard
Lani
Cpe
Oecupante
Bey
Renentiat
W. Su Lintin
William
Linfot Seas
Bt. Chabs
Stich
John Linton
Liam Penn
Philadelphia
Willian
Saginaw Valley
Echoola
Farwell
Linton
Thomas Nester
Alger
Bay County
Tehimnedo Saginaw
Aaron Linten & Sons
Lumber Manal Shorers
Didéerzaan
Air
Lintey
Hocket
Mrr. Lipton
Consolidated Saginaw
Democratic Party
Fragmented 19th century political chatter on race and policy
A medley of newspaper clippings criticizes white supremacy rhetoric and race politics, contrasting accusations of voter manipulation with calls for justice. Notes fear of negro population growth, disputes over party strategies, and critiques of tariff and free trade stances.
Political editorials urge Harrison, Cleveland clash
New York Press cites Tom Reed on Democrats in the race. The New York Revenue argues European barons back Grover Cleveland to grow their wealth, while American manufacturers must curb wages. It concludes to vote Harrison, keep Harrison in the White House, Cleveland at Bay.
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Tom Reed
Alogan
New York Press
Harrisin
Europe
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Harrison
White Hornes
Buznard's Bay
New York
Revonuer
Chyreland tea candidate and seeking votes
The Milwaukee Sentinel comments on Mr Chyreland as a tea candidate who claims to represent the plain people while noting that many from other counties flock here for alleged calamity conditions. The piece questions how he can explain that appeal and exposes the paradox of underpaid and overtaxed citizens seeking change.
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Chyreland
Fredv
Why You Skimped Congressional Investigation Riot Heads
The catiphet alump of the congressional investigation of the Homestead riot shows Democrats gained no political capital. Investigators aimed at the McKinley tariff's effect on iron, but historians say it would prove the tariff’s benefits and thus wrapped it up like a hot potato.
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Homestead
Wawkt Bula Them Aims at Taxation Impact
Cleveland jomma}s report contend the Mc Kinley act raises living costs and burdens. Yet two papers publish a table comparing prices from 1891. New York Tribune notes the contrast and urges policy scrutiny.
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Cleveland
New York Tribune
Turf Topics and Racing Echoes From The West
A fragmentary report touches on re election rhetoric amid horse racing notes. Mentions General Turner, Grevg Bo Morris, Frankadear, and a champion yearling stallion, with betting figures and a death among horses. Notes West Coast breeders Seary and Williamson, the Thad Stevens runner, and a London car bone value claim reflecting broader horse industry costs and employment.
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Elect
Turner
Bo Morris
Frankadear
Athadan
Sir Hidriwg
Rtg
Wd. Wiser & Ron
Beacousfield
Williamson
Phoenix
Ida
Bunner
Thad Stevens
London
Tve
Dia
World Fair notes with fanciful attractions and royal visits
The World’s Fair feature lineup includes a snake collection promising 2000 varieties and a Jelly palace 16 by 20 feet, while King Slesander of Servis plans a visit next year. Reported plans mention a Kentucky Building exhibit and other pageant details, amid garbled notes on organizers and labor.
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Bakslo
Kentucky
Ibis
Slesander of
Servis
Milan
Natalie
Wasdie
San Lone
Brinker
Spd
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