Mass political shifts and court rulings loom in 1890s news
The Statesman notes Massachusetts Governor Greenhalgh’s English birth, women gaining franchise in Colorado, Kansas, and Idaho, and speculates on broader presidential prospects. It reports on anarchists' appeals, Governor Altgeld’s stance, and a Supreme Court decision denying soldiers voting rights at their home precincts, urging constitutional changes to permit home votes. The item closes with a generic health ad on deafness and patent remedies.
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Supreme Court
Goldiers
Union Army
Claims on Railroads The Payment of Personal Damages
The article describes railroads bearing heavy costs from passenger injuries, noting claims departments, rapid medical aid, and settlements. It explains that most settlements are made after recovery or through negotiations, with few cases going to trial. It highlights boilerplate efficiency and willingness to settle reasonable damages.
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Coursa
Canada’s Popular Governor General Lord Aberdeen
The Earl of Aberdeen is praised as a warm friend of Mr. Gladstone and admired for authority integrity and generous treatment of tenants. In 23 years he spent 700000 on Haldo House Scotland improvements for occupants with rent relief and reductions totaling 125000 in 1886 and 1690 style figures. He resembles the Earl of Dufferin in sympathy and may win Canadian hearts as he did.
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Canada
Earl of Aberdeen
Earl of Derby
Gladstone
Aberdeen
Haldo House
Scotland
Lord Aberdeen
Earl of Dufferin
Vision Aids Grow Among Young People As Eyewear Spreads
Polling Bight notes a rising use of spectacles among youth with discussions of astigmatism and myopia. The article questions whether modernization or better correction drives the trend and speculates on future generations gaining enhanced visual capacity.
The Duel Threat Over an English Table Talk
Two American travelers abroad argue after trading insults. A Dublin lawyer asks if they would fight a duel. The American declines, while the Dublin man reveals a death duel challenge carried in a letter.
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Dublin
A Dog in Prison for Life in Western North Carolina
James Click, an eccentric elder living in the western North Carolina mountains, keeps a dog as a life prisoner on his farm. The dog allegedly killed chickens, was tried by Click as judge with the family as jury, condemned to death, then spared to perpetual imprisonment in a corn crib for seven years.
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James Click
North Carcling
Click
Meerschaum Pipe Center Vienna Sees Noted Artistic Growth
A fragmented OCR note from Vienna highlights Meerschaum Pipe Center as a key site for artistic development in meerschaum craftsmanship. The text references high artistic progress and acknowledges the center's prominence in the field.
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Vienna
San Francisco 1849 Post Office Lineup on Mass Day
The San Francisco post office in 1849 was a frame building on Clay and Pike that served clerks and waiters. On mass day a stream of home hungry men formed long queues to claim filing slots. Bargaining traders and adventurers bought places, with services selling rights for $10 to $20.
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Qaver
Anelaca
San Francisto
Clarka
Minera
Pamblora
Surprise at Chicago Hotel Bells Stirs Panic
A broad heavy countryman caused a hotel panic in Chicago by leaning on the electric annunciator and triggering nearly all call bells. He wandered behind the night clerk’s counter, then sat on a stool in front of the panel causing pandemonium as guests flooded the office. The clerk, alarmed, arrested the man and learned the prank amused him.
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Chicago
Land Lands Open in Texas for Sale to Settlers
Texas offers public school and railroad lands for sale under acts of the legislature. Purchasers must take 80 to 640 acres at 2.34 to 5 per acre, pay 1/40 upfront and 1/40 annually at 5 percent interest, with a three year residence requirement. If payments fail, rights revert and prior payments are forfeit. County clerks keep maps and prices ready for inspection.
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Texas
Courte
Tay Farm
Michigan
Nerea Tone
Fentelian
Viantes Af
Bedford
Marshal
Marshall
Aero Exchange
Crone API
Newton
Eton
Huittines
Thie County
Bien
Marehall
Pentwater
Mich
Divide
Mut
Onondaga
Roneros
Matte Croek
Mayland
Battle Crack Road
Io Marshall
Ming Land Uildings
Man
Burlington
Gale
Albion City
Inna
Kentucky
Wocres
Shaw
Murongo Village
Taygor
Conyis
Marengo Township
Virginia
Aneren Syd
Springport
Anle
Narwhall
Tin County
Nerea
Oregon
Iy Rapids
Neb
California
Tao Nores
Calhoun County
Macree
Palhout
Ruskin’s odd life twist ends with his unselfish vow
A peculiar tale from John Ruskin’s early life describes him marrying a poor 19 year old woman with a faultless figure. The couple’s peaceful union hides a romance between the wife and artist Millata. Ruskin arranges a divorce for his wife and stands beside them as they wed Millata, who later rises to wealth and fame, while the wife remains respected and welcomed back by their circle. Separate items urge free trials of Dr King’s remedies and a Columbian Exposition souvenir offer, with guarantees.
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Tomance
Ruskin
John Ruskin
Millala
Ruezin
London
Millata
Miracle Cure Ads From a 1891 Statesman Page
A flood of patent medicine claims touts Columbian Oil for babies and adults, plus Krause’s Headache Capsules, Swayne's Ointment, Pyramid Pile Cure, Carter's Kidney & Backache Tonic, and Honey of Figs. Testimonials praise rapid relief, cures for rheumatism, neuralgia, piles, and digestive ills, with agents and distributors listed for Marshall and nearby towns.
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Earth
Kellogg's Columbian
A. C. Hyde
Marshall
Bowl
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Pacific
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Senate
Iilinoia
Thia
Dogroa
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Lil
Hawaii
Washington
Altgeld
Haymarket
Ssmph
Ebonigre
E. J. Obe & Co
Toledo
Ray
Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
F. E. Seaman & Co
E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago, U1
Backlen
Thansanda
Adironda
Wheelers Hewart
Nerye
M. B. Powell
Krause
Louis Herman
Poplar St
Winbita
Kan
Hyda
Une
Addreaa
Alvah Mfg., Co
E. Fi
Swayne
Blake
Saya
J. Starrat
Shamael
Mary O. Tyler
Hoppner, Ore
Mr. I. O'Brien
Rock Bluffs
Mall
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Carter
W. T. Drake
T. Drake
Marengo, Mich
J. D. Kellogg
Elese
Express
Augustus Lyse
Fletcher
the People’s Clothier
U. S
Japan
J. F. Martin
Corner State and
Hamilton Sts
the Gas Co
Lo Will Ada
Oleae
J. W. Loom Real Estate
Battle Creek
Hanover Street
Chang
Kalmazoo
Sycamore Street
Division St
Mulberry
Gag Works
Marshall Avenue
Fourth Ward
al Marshall
Hughes Et
Marchal
Madison Street
Marshall. Low Since God Jung Tine, Voccuut Tot On Exchange Strugt In Murshull
State Street
Marbell
Marshall Bylac
Langing
Nebraska
Goldwater
Clinton Street
Green Street
Hove
Mabshsle
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