We Loved the Nightly Tale of Dread and Escape
A long fragmentary diary style narrative recounts a perilous night on a railway track. A narrator endures a deadly train approaching while pinned to the rails, experiences a surreal dream, then awakens aboard an express car saved by transit workers. The chaotic crosscut of memory and danger reflects a dramatic escape scene and survival ordeals.
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Hone
Ried Coe
Relessa Myycle
Ruilx
Wien
Wiysch
Athia
Laniler
Roth
Clergymans near miss as runaway wedding scene shocks Dorhwa
In Dorhwa Maine a youthful wedding ceremony nearly ends in disaster when a runaway team rips past the clergyman just after the vows. He notes the risk, finishes the service, and the fleeing carriage is later captured three miles away. Also noted, Hugh Lebért, 103, died at Yenton after a long life in the Glenn and Wigcon lead mines.
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Learing
West Durham
Forle
Ranaway
Dloil
Hugh Lebért
Glenn
Wigcon‘yin
Yenton
Millionaire Mueller Prefers Prison to Begging in Chicago
A derelict aged miner described as the richest man in Cicero, Peter Mueller, who owns 420 acres and substantial stocks, is jailed for begging on Chicago streets after a lifetime of extreme frugality. Once called “the Miser,” he and his wife hoarded wealth since 1860, built a hut near the Illinois and Michigan canal, and rumors of a hidden treasure persisted despite robberies and decades of austere living. The case outlines his arrest, brief confinement, and the descent into solitary hardship.
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Chicago
Jathe Doyle
Maxwell Street
Norning
Praterque
Pater Mutter
Hulle
St. Francis’ Church
Newberry Avenue
Twelfth Alrent
Bluecoat
Ulus
Iit
van Muellur
Cicero
Kuaser
Cook County
Mueller
Nata
Ladeed Aen
Imiser
Dlé Mueller
Ctsy
Moeller
Ully Ul
Run Over by Train Injures 3 Year Old at Connor Point
A three year old child from Connor Point was run over by a Northern Pacific freight train. Doctors amputated the right leg and arm. condition described as serious but hopeful for recovery. Local officials investigate cause as train crew reports and municipal health services respond.
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Aperior
Verion
Beltors
Connor Point
Ron
Neces
Willye
Gen Miles Hen Beard in Dakota Reports Conflict Near Pine Ridge
General Miley arrived in Barr City Dakota and is in touch with General Carr. He knows nothing of reported ambushes at Daly's ranch with loss of life. General Fare camps at the junction of the Rapid and Cheyenne rivers with over four hundred men. Indian bands raid cattle and skirmishes have occurred. one buck was killed. Troops will cross the Cheyenne toward Pine Ridge to quell trouble.
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Gomes
Iidniehe
Williges
Eloe
Pee Ray
Whigle
Faye
Boverdy
Avery Ae Linton
al Miles
Barr City
Dakota
Miley
Carr
Daly
Fare
Rapid
Cheyenne
Cheyenne River
Pine Ridge
Perrin Forwarding Fractured Front Line Debate at Fair
Dec 17. A legacy from Director Peck arrives at the world’s fair headquarters. Connell may repeat the front line pivot before issuing a proclamation for 3 million in fair aid. Bonds must be used and placed with the city comptroller. Engrossing to start. likely by Jan 1. Worthen named chief engineer for the Chicago ship canal project.
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Legac
Peck
Fonda
Worigen
Itu
Chicago
Fire destroys Christ Episcopal Church in New York
In New York on December 17 a serious fire swept Christ Episcopal Church at Sixth Street and Fifth Avenue, a building rescuers say had stood ten years. The art display included Bentley's "The Ideal Head of Christ" valued at 850000, now destroyed, with total damage to the church estimated at 250000.
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New York
Christ Episcopal Church
Sith Street
Sth Avenue
Bentley
Christ
Sturch
Oshkosh Bank Converts To National Union Bank Voice
On December 17 Ogamoun reports the charter of the Junon Nacional bank expires January 23 1861. Stockholders Tuesday evening formed a burning new organization substantially the same as the old. When the charter expires the new company will operate as the National Union Bank of Oshkosh with capital stock of twenty thousand dollars.
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Ogamoun
Junon Nacional Bank
National Union Banke of
Oshkosh
Foreclosure case on Chicago Kansas & Nebraska railway ends in doubt
Judge Caldwell rules there is insufficient evidence that the Metropolitan Trust Co. foreclosing the mortgage on the Chicago Kansas & Nebraska railway shows the road defaulted on payments. The ruling may dismiss the suit or require further testing, amid cities that supported bonds for road construction arguing Rock Island seeks to depress bond values.
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Yorkxa
Caldwell
Metropolitan Trust Co
New York
Chicago, Kansas & Nebras Railway
Kameas
Rock Island
Caldwell Eld
Princeton
Lazi-Ea
Canada
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Sanvis
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Tentonle
Berlin
Kook
William E. Burgel
Waantxatox
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Shernuim
Druggsiata
Iin
United States
D'Qurtes
Bixecusa
Julio G, Whittier
Oak Knoll
Danvers
Mass
Taceponald
Ulin
Drunken altercation among theatre group in St Louis ends with knife wounds
A quarrel among members of a fourth theatre company in St Louis led to multiple injuries after a man slashed another in the throat and breast with a knife. Several were wounded, one critically, but no names could be obtained.
Anniversary of Ferguson Long Service at Mitchells Bank
Miraraugen Des 11 David Ferguson, longtime clerk and later cashier and vice president of Mitchells Bank, celebrated the bank’s fiftieth anniversary of kinship with the Wisconsin institution. Born in Scotland, he came to the U.S. with Alexander Mitchell and has served loyally, often at his desk, with Scotch fidelity attributed to his extended tenure.
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Miraraugen
David Ferguson
Feleripeke P
Wisconsin
Vind Marine Iesurance Company
Mitchell's Bank
Fersgeon
Scotland
Alexander Mitchell
Wisconsin Street
Ferguson
Mitchell
Perguson
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Phin
Furguson
Local Property Offers and a Marinette Tragedy
A round sum of 125 009 in cash terms is offered for the Kirby house by George Hiles, but the proposal remains unaccepted. Abner is expected to bid lower than 319 009 for the property. Joslyn and Murphy hold an owner term for the hov el, likely blocking a sale to Mr. files. In Marinette on December 18 John Neck, once a partner, died after being shot by an ex associate while in the woods. the discharge severed his main artery and caused instant death. Mr Heck, known by bay area residents, was wounded in the leg when a hunter’s gun discharged in his presence.
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Ida Lene
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Aled Wight
Davenne
Chen
M. Davenne
Dickens
Hirthey
Muwackes
George Hiles
Kirby House
Abner
Joslyn & Murphy
John Neck
Buren
Woode
Heck
Morley Forchuns In Forgery Case At Wisconsin City
Morley Forchuns attempted to purchase jewelry with a check for 814.23 at a local store, but the payment was labeled forged when presented at the bank. He was last seen heading toward St Paul depot before the 6 30 train departure, and the marshal reports he left the train at Fisk's station. Dr L E Whitman dies suddenly in Bayard Wisconsin. A. M Wood, who bought J G Lance stock, died from bleeding at the lungs last evening.
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St. Paul
Marshal
Fisk
Abinelte
Misty Bayard
Manterre
Wis
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A. M. Wood
J. G. Lance & Gn
Catarrh Cure Promises Prince of Positive Remedies
An 19th century advertisement text touts a cure for catarrh as the only positive cure, offering a $1000 reward for a failing case. It extols internal treatment to reach blood and tissues, lists testimonials, and mentions various medical authorities and products. The piece also references cultural figures and soap endorsements to bolster credibility.
Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy and Dr Pierce’s Pellets Pitch
An old ad style blurb extols Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy at six cents per bottle claiming high sales to make profits, then promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a mild, effective remedy. Mentions a $500 penalty for overconfidence and references Christmas gift options.
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Tts
Dr. Pierce
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