A Bloody Horse Theft Clash Near Bravens County
A farmer Howell fights the desperado Jim Newton after Newton tries to steal three horses. Howell is killed from gunfire in the barnyard, while Newton escapes toward the territory with the stolen animals. In a separate incident, a Mississippi Central Train robbery ends with a messenger shot and robbers fleeing, leaving $3,000 taken.
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Kantas
Imlay
Bravens County
Kanear
Howell
Jim Newton
Newton
Heuttal
Horwell
Poinur
Tring Vpistol
Vesperia Auruggle
Brilfly
Hirmorn
St Louis Printing House Fire Causes Major Losses
A massive blaze on the fourth floor of a St Louis building housing Buckiull & eu, Nixon-Jones Printing Company, and Little & Becker's destroyed large printing works. Losses include the Edward J. Gay building valued at $240,000 in insured property, with Nixon-Jones and Becketters suffering substantial damage. Little & Becker reported about $1,000 in losses. The fire prompted evacuations and heightened alarm across the district as insurers assess total exposure.
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St. Louis
Buckiull & EU
Nixuy-Joans Printing Company
Little & Becker
Edward J. Gay
Ars
Isle
ANOTHER CHICAGO TRAGEDY AND MURDER IN DESPERATION
Fragmented OCR describes a young engineer in Chicago entangled in a deadly love tragedy. A man shoots his brother in the forehead and later kills a woman in a grim sequence tied to a wartime style raid. References to Weeping, Miners, and a failed explosion loom amid chaotic street scenes.
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Charly
Nobert
Chicago
Murderer Hanged at Riverhead in High Profile Case
The execution of Aaron Hawkins, who killed his mother, took place at Riverhead, Long Island. About twenty four attendees witnessed the hanging, with no incidents reported. The case drew attention for its brutal motive and the sustained public interest in capital punishment debates.
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Riverhead
B. J. Asbury Hawkins
L.I. Medina
Blaine Refuses Presidential Nod Bluntly in Chicago Letter
A long confidential letter from Washington dated May 21 1844 discusses William Blaine’s refusal to accept a Republican presidential nomination at the Chicago convention. It urges Blaine to decline to avoid harming his patriotism and public standing, arguing the party should not press him into leadership and that the country needs proven leaders like Grant and Shafter to secure peace and order.
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Sherman
Chicago
Washington
Wannington
Lau
Mypdran Gkuenan
Chiongs
Wes
Mityaa
Tansea G. Haine
Waghneten J. C
Benno
Pras
Joh
Pheu
Leland
Trivia
Novarre
Walt Renton
Anleas Onder
Wallunk
Mons Parstral
Clakital
Ponce Hall
Aml
Chan Grant
Shartinn
Shorklan
Taolipa
Aelf
Titan Et Grae
Hebert
Abey
Bey
Beck Renner
Manana
Toni Ates
Great Chicago Mill Disaster Claims Forty Lives
A catastrophic explosion and fire at a Chicago mill killed three men and injured several others. Witnesses described a blazing column leaping from the roof, walls cracking, and flames engulfing the structure as a crowd watched in shock. Four workers were inside. only one escaped immediate death, with total property losses estimated above £300,000. Named victims include Charles Miller, John Holmes, Ernest Caspar, and Johann Christeuren, with Holmes the sole survivor.
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Lee
Suill
Charles Miller
John Holmes
Miller
Ernest Caspar
Joh Christeuren
Holmes
Millar
Caspar'y
Panama Canal Debacle Sparks Financial Turmoil
Fragmented dispatch outlines French political moves on the Panama Canal project and a sharp drop in bond values. It notes the French Chamber of Deputies’ vote, company payments, and the impact on Dona bonds while describing parliamentary maneuvering and public reaction amid financial strain.
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Giabbier
Chamber of Deputies
M. Farrel
France
London
Panama Canal Company
Meney
Tur Reling in Shaw Von asauagi' Tur Reling in Shaw Von
Fragmentary notes reference Shaw Von and Selene Well Set Wien Cpe New Virek, with unclear names and locations. The garbled text mentions a poll, authority figures, waterway terms, and possible canal topics, but specifics and outcomes remain unreadable.
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Tur Reling IN
Shaw von Asauagi
Tne
Selene
Well Set Wien Cpe
Wbroad
Polat Sun
Tay
Mirani Bey
Elds
Curse of Father Dougherty Haunts Massachusetts Parish
Fragmented report details a decades old alleged curse linked to Father Dougherty. It recounts a string of misfortunes among parishioners and families including deaths from illness and accidents, and mentions a Mayor O Connor of Holyoke and others affected by the curse.
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Abdi
Rowgtleb
Weeneil
Bary
Bathien
Wats
Ali You Dads
Runduy
Fulb
Arneay Chea Ul Springtelil
AM Connor
Enitimited
Subelile
Mayor O'Connor
Helyoke
Dr Kwazey
John
New England
Edward
Edward She Dhe
Beeane Iebie
Edward Rie
Uw Vielecely
Father Dougherty
Prominent Publisher George Routledge Passes Away
George Routledge founder of Routledge and Sun died in London after a long illness. He retired after fifty years in business having built a major publishing empire. Noted for Barnes Notes, Railway Library, and editions of Bulwer Lytton, he expanded to New York in 1854 with a New York branch and a flagship house on Lafayette Place.
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Parsons
New York
A. Ste Parone
New York City
Veigth
London
Mastinga
Hydi Park
Bradalgar
Kontelt
Chicago
Pines
George Routledge
Sivurge Routledge
Routledge & Sun
Usteler
Allaeays
Routledge
Barnes
Dr. Cummin
Fenimore Cooper
England
Bulwer Lyttuo
America
Lufayetto Place
Cleveland
Woabington
Hudan Crak
W. Jamison
Jiartavilla
Bucks County
White House
Niu
Aed
Cay
Pats
Silly Oabier
Munich
Statra
Mewarkabie Woman's Skin Turns White Doctor Recalled
A Watuan recounts a Jersey City case where a colored woman, widow Mrs Cisco, claims her skin turned white after a past visit by City Hospital Warden Oaburne to remove ailkun. She and her son later visited the hospital, and the warden struggled to recall or acknowledge the prior conversation three years later.
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Jersey City
N. J
Jersey City Heights
Warden Oaburne
City Hospital
Hame
B& Alkun
Cisco
Sisi
Qeorne
Col Oman-Be
Ormande Derby Price Sparks American Purchase Rumor
A Lexington Derby sale is noted as Ormande fetched £17.00, supposedly bought by John A. Morel of New York in a move tied to lottery profits. The piece details racing figures,61ster star riders, and postwar U.S. interest while referencing the Derby’s ongoing financial and social impact.
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New York
John A. Morel
Ybrega
Nerk
Tt. 1
Ormande
Ottony
Lyon
Duke of Weatininaler
Weil
Keventis
Weelirtieater
Geindston
Tancaster
Cpadiens
Robolis
Cheshire
Xuntesraer
Vailienns
Tonehel
Aseertebee
Ian Lore Dupphin
Tedtha Teerka
Kitin
Flemon Steel
England
Miura
Clio
Eis Hay
Falmouth
Tertiy
Hirgeratt
Atelier En Leeulenee
Thera Ares Feayeyer
Twee Berhy
United Statee
Seaquuis
Bt. Blaise
Nominated by the President for Various Posts
The President sent to the Senate nominations for a minister to Spain Perry Belmont of New York and multiple federal posts. Names include John d. Foright of Michigan as Assistant Commissioner Indian Affairs, Samuel H. Albro of New York as Superintendent Tudlan Schools, James C. Eganders of Arkansas as Inspector, George Washington Hensal and Andrew G. Chapman in Pennsylvania and Indian Districts, T. Leavy for Yankton Dakota, Charles Eis Vanduver for Navajo Agency New Mexico, Captain Peter Ducom Third Cavalry Inspector General, and Major Edward Valry as Judge Advocate with Major George B. Davis as Advocate and Lt Yonerr Gr First Quartermaster Sept. Douging.
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Perry Belmont
Minster
Spwia
Washington Telgram
Senate
United States
Douging
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