Rankin's Death Closes Long Congressional Career
The Milwaukee Wisconsin congressman Mr Rankin died in his lodgings on M Street Walling ton in the afternoon of the 24th after a long illness. He was sworn in briefly and was attended by his family and physicians. Congress adjourned in respect, with committees named to arrange his funeral and honor his service. Other notices include fires, accidents, and indictments across multiple states, reporting brief losses, arrests, and extended tributes in a terse parliamentary tone.
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Taneph Nankin
Congress
M Street
Wallington
Bis
Gray
Miwaukes
John Porter
Jennie
Joe
Dambuuis
Aiemon
Bia
John Rankin
Binghamton
Jim
Bobitt House
Schleicher
Texas
House of Representatives
Rankin
Stes Senate
Cangrosemei
Dolard
Marechal Nigi
Jrage
Bragi
Hougo
Hincero
Jtankin
Etats ‘of
Wisconsin
Wevnn
Fous Anc
Senate
Moaweron
Thu Duceanen
Wistonwin
Wistonwin, Aod Tie Noven Aley Uxponson Shill Be Paid Out of Sue Cour Ustit
Houss
Carlisle
House
Bragk
van Schick
Stevenson
Guenther
Carlaton
Michigan
Henderson
Illinois
Trohinson
New York
Sawyer
Blackburn
Jones
Arkansas
Oscillating World Briefs From Rockport to Philadelphia
Disorderly reports recount a young man named Disney fatally shooting Stephen Elis near Rockport Indiana during a quarrel. Also noted: Neill Brown, former US minister to Ayasia, dies in Nashville. Fires destroy vessels and buildings across New Orleans Oshkosh and Clarinda. A billiards winner tops a six night event in New York. A Houston rival shoots Tack Crowley. The Chip Chinck murder verdict is delivered in St. Louis. More fires hit Portland Shenandoah Philadelphia area and a haystack death near Benton Nebraska. A Grand Haven man ends his life by dancing. Queen Victoria accepts Salisbury cabinet resignation as Gladstone is tapped. Police capture Nihilist conspirators in St Petersburg. Fire losses mount in various locations including Minnesota and Port of Portland.
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Ely
Ellen Fitz
Mulberry Street
New York
Frederick Gibbert
Blackwell's Island
Templeton
Glasgow
Scotland
F . Shermen & Johnson
Potsdam
Franklin
Hanna & Duffield
Jongea
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Susanville
Cal
Holden Dick
Vincento Dlivs
Insii
Ics
Cha Eaglah
Aveyron
Opeleka
Ala
Dundas
Dak
Polite Dilley
Enika Grover
Grover
Dilley Oversly
Dilley
Grasshopper Iron Mill
Younas‘town
Iaurs
Vanco
Fred. Schmidt
Memphis
Tenn
Burlington
Wheeler
Iosue
Robinson Bros’ Dry Goods House
Wichita
Kas
Helen
Leo
Mingage
Freano
Disney
Stephen Elis
Rockport
Ind
Neill
Brown
United States
Ayasia
Nashville
J.B. Maude
New Orleans
Buckytail
Kawards & Cou
Oshkosh
Lindeman
Portlennd
Central Wharf Company
Chapman
Philadilpaia & Reading Company
Shenandoah
Ryan Drug Company
Orme
Antono
Inferno Devours Arch Street Row of Firms in Philadelphia
A massive fire on Arch Street Philadelphia discovered at 12:30 consumed six adjoining buildings 715 to 723 Arch Street and their contents. The Lenmen Bolton and Lehman Bolton establishments along with May Brothers Julius Gerstead Co and the Metropolitan Silk Goods Co suffered total losses. About 273 guests from the adjacent St Cloud Hotel were protected as flames extended to the hotel. Estimated losses exceed $250 000 with a dramatic collapse of eastern walls and destruction of the shopfronts.
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Minion Dollary
Philadelphia
Arch Street
Se.Cloud
Lehman & Bolton
Monroe Bros. & Co
Haora
May & Bro
Atrow and Millinery
Ods
Julius Gerstead& Co
Nowera
Metropolitan Stray Goods Company
Lenmen & Bolton
St. Cloud
Remarkable Case of Death by Morplane Poisoning
A New York commercial traveler, Joan S. Gillett, died in Malone New York after swallowing a sixty grain bottle of morplane in a drug store. He recovered briefly with galvanic treatment but died on the 26th after lingering two weeks in delirium. The case is noted as remarkable for the extended survival after ingestion of the deadly drug.
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Matone
Joan
S. Gillett
New York
Malone
N. Y
Cleveland tragedy revealed in blood drenched rooms
A grim murder scene in the Crocker Block near Cleveland City Hall unfolded after Mrs Smith and Mrs Wilson were found dead and wounded in a blood stained apartment. William Smith, jealous husband, died of self inflicted wounds, while Mrs Wilson, 40, lay dead and Mrs Smith survived with injuries amid a reported divorce suit and threats of vengeance.
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Cleveland
Mre
Athaldi and Smith
Mra
Louisa Jane Wilson
Smith
Wilson
Mra. Smith
South
Burglars bungled raid on Holman store in Helland county
Burglars entered the August Sinlander store in Holman at about o clock on the 28th, blew open the safe and secured 800 and other property. They bound two sleeping men with a clothes line, threatened them, forced entry through the door, drilled the safe, and then fled in a team from Moore's barn. They left with money and papers, then disappeared toward Moore’s bravery, eight miles away, with authorities pursuing relics of the crime.
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August Sinlander
Holman
Helland
Tia Crosse
Atore
Teureler
Aeutter
Wise
Moore
Onalaska
la Grose
Wade
Green Bay
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
la Crosse
Trey
Cafa
Hol- Tien
Congressional Proceedings Chronicle of January to June
A garbled congressional record recounts sessions and executive actions from late January through June, noting memorials, votes, and appointments. It mentions deaths of Rankin and Hendrick, bills on Sioux lands and statehood for Dakota, pensions for disabled veterans, and debates on elimination of electoral college and open-session nominations.
House Debates Naval Retirement Bill and Oklahoma Territory
The House discussed voluntary retirement for naval officers and considered land grant amendments aiding railroad construction in Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana. An amendment tied public-domain lands to homestead entry. The session also moved to organize Oklahoma Territory and honored memory of fallen officials with memorials and pension bills advancing.
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Vlna
Wanstepay
Hendricka
Meesra
Boutelle
Cabell
Herpert
Gen. Grant
New York
House
McAdoo
New Jersey
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Howse
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Louisiana
Holton
Ipd
United States
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Jer
Territo
Oklahoma
Treaaury
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Howe
di Jine
Thirehain
Pondieg
Menara
Hopicna
Herderaoa
Hilt
Dandarn Jind Adu
Thules
Corowag
WSS
Pamay
C. M. Brigga
California Floods Threaten Vast Wheat Fields and Orchards
San Joaquin River has risen for a week and now threatens large losses. About 3,000 acres of wheat were flooded when a road gate gave way, with estimated damage near 75,000 dollars. Roberts Island, protected by levees, suffered a break flooding 23,000 acres of wheat and orchards, with damages around 50,000 dollars. Levee breaches across the island raise fears of further breaks and long repairs.
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Sanmouns
Neue Stocutar
Stockton
Cal
San Joaquin
Duster
Roberts’ Island
Roberts Island
Oroas Levyeus
Izland
Inundation Flood Swamps California Farmland
A levee break near Stockdale floods the lower division of Roberts Island, submerging 35,000 acres including 19,000 acres of wheat. The Glasgow Furian Company, a foreign capital firm, owns the inundated land. Total loss estimated at 660,000 dollars.
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California
Roberts Island
Middle Division
Stock'eway
Alta
Glasgow Furian Company
War Fever in Greece and Mexican Skirmish Report
Greece rejects a general armament halt and appeals to Gladstone as Britain signals support for Greece. Greek minister denies plans for letters of marque while battleships circle the Piraeus and Preveza area. In Mexico, Capt Crawford and scouts clash with Mexican troops near Nocori, killing the captain, wounding the interpreter and scouts, with Mexican casualties.
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Bowie
Aviz
Crook
Lieut
Mann
Nocori
Senora
Mex
Gerhard
Crawford
Maus
Fred
Horn
Oda Blunders and Royal Gossip Shake City News
A New Yorker’s survey error mislocated a house corner by ten feet, costing a lawsuit against surveyors who were deemed accurate. A stoop collapse on Forty-seventh Street led to legal scrutiny, while Victoria's wrath grows over royal household leaks. London detectives probe the transmitter of royal gossip as the breach of trust widens.
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Oda
Porty-seventh Street
Rand
Jon Bo
Victoria
London
Paragrapha
Fragment from a historic court case on vagrancy and social law
A man is brought before a magistrate for being found concealed and for a misdemeanour of the mind. He receives three months hard labour for vagrancy, with time to reflect on a social system that punishes homelessness. No theft charge. his conduct is orderly and he owns several books including a Bible.
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Ian
Fossil
Tragedy Strikes Hattie Creek Family Found Slain
Neighbors uncover Dr. Martin White and his wife and their two children at Battle Creek residence. Throats cut from ear to ear, likely killed Sunday night after a violent struggle. Suspect Sha thom..pst is said to have gone insane and murdered his family.
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Romters
Hattie Creek
Mich
Martin White
Battle Creek
Dr. White
Shia Thompht Tie
Tragic Triple Killing Shocks Lagher County Ky
Meager details report a triple tragedy in Lagher County Kentucky where Wi Wright an old man his son Andy Wright and William Weight a colored man were shot dead by James Samuel and Elijah Wright on Wednesday night. The killers are said to have visited the victims home and shot them without warning. The parties are related and the violence is believed to stem from a feud. The murderers are arraigned and their trial set for Friday. Public sentiment runs high over the affair and pendings in the case.
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Lagher County
Wi. Wright
Andy Wright
Wm. Weight
James
Samuel
Elijah Wright
Bern Eooused
Estenma
Chicago
de Jones
J.new
Smith
Sting
Jones
Jenly
Winwe
New Fork Times
MagShoddeit
Mike
Gaid
Burlington Free Press
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Grocer
Fatima
Johnny
Pat
Jang
Gen
Kielda
Francisco Argonaut
Bobby
Mr. Pangel
Pittsburg Chronicle
Hartford Evening Post
William of
Germany
Kaiser William
Brakin
New York Times
A Telegrapher's Romance
A tale of love sparked across a building between a telegraph operator and a young woman opposite. They used telegraphic signals to converse, grew closer, and secretly became engaged before ever meeting. The couple was later married that Christmas.
Money for Music at San Fernando Cathedral
A San Antonio Texas column describes a vow at San Fernando Cathedral and a contract with a singer, plus a collector deputized by Charton to gather funds. Misplaced zeal leads to a bishop authorized charge and debate over who owned and disbursed the money.
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Tex
Speechel
San Fernando Cathedral
Barbour
Adise
New York
Charton
Pati Genolin
Ré Parson
Chartron
Jaw
Artho
Adge
Systematic Stowaway Discovered In London Schools and Dwellings
A peculiar stowaway in London has lived in schoolhouses for years without paying rent or taxes. He used frugal crumbs and cheese from pupils to sustain himself, without depriving others of rights. The subject, a 47 year old French composer M. Gouxop, displayed clever placement and keen observation in securing free shelter and meals.
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London
M. Gouxop
Intotowaway
Imitation Leather by Electroplating on Hides
A process uses graphite coated hides dipped in a copper bath to deposit copper from a dynamo current. The copper layer one sixteenth to one eighth inch thick reproduces the original hide’s marks and veins, enabling prints to be taken from the plate.
Wisconsin News Roundup From Rib Lake To Milwaukee
A jumble of local incidents dominates this page: Kennedy dies near Rib Lake after a park poisoning incident. a Portarville foreman struck by a falling board with fatal results. a Eau Claire slaughterhouse fire destroys assets with $2,000 insured. Fairchild post office and contents burned, losses around $5,000. Ashland figures note a death and a lumber deal for 200 million feet of pine stumpage. Snow covers the region as log operations surge. records show log banks and a top single-day output of 15,000 feet. Milwaukee tax officer Macke resigns. Sturgeon Bay man faces criminal malpractice charge. trout and whitefish prices drop in Milwaukee shipments to Chicago. Court verdicts, jailbreaks, and an ice crossing capture attention, while Rib Lake reports several cases of illness from suspected spoiled pork meat. A section hand loses both legs after an accident at West Milwaukee shops.
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Liov Kennedy
Recret Park
Rib Lake
M. Hant
Northwestern Lumber Company
Portarville
Porterville
Schwahn Bros
Eau Claire
Galloway
Fairchild Village
Vavony
Ashland
Joax H. Exiaur
Chicago
Dats
Grorsz W. Mackts Bis
Internal Revenue Office
Milwaukee
de. R. L. Coox
Sturgeon Bay
Annie Johnson
Wax Ashermen
Broderick Korth
Chan Bi Fe Milwaurkee
Boath
Boach
Thompson
Sauich
Marmette
Door County
M. Milner
Melford
Thomas Ourley
West Milwaukee
Sharper Than His Father and the Stock Fever Tale
A fragmented 19th century account blends mining stock mania with a Christmas gift tale. Children and miners stockholders swarm bulletin boards while a boy’s bogey gain from Ophir shares ends with a crash and a later fatal choking incident. A separate local note cites a fatal choking accident at 47 Hawsboro Street and rapid medical response.
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Valoti
Comatack
Shandine
Ensmr
Ssadl
Ophir
Christiaaa
Guy
Untitled Scene From Distant Page
A fragmentary narrative depicts a tense garden scene with a ) mysterious figure and a child, referencing angelic figures and a departure beyond a garden path. The text evokes eerie mood, with stray names and lines suggesting a ghostly visitation and a plea for guidance amid looming departure.
A Medley of Humorous Observations and Quips
A collection of quirky exchanges and jokes from varied voices. Snippets touch on drunken manners, social pretenses, fashion notes, family banter, and cross‑region banter about manners and life. The bits include puns, chaff, and light satire from an era’s humor pages.
Answers to Correspondents from Texan Billings
Letters from readers in Texan Billings discuss interest rates and distant views, with humorous quips about a Chicago correspondent. A Delware reader asks about a cat killing chickens and is advised to humane options or woodshed action. A Georgia reader asks about Texas land height and state settling progress, noting varied elevations and mortgage weight.
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Billings
Jim Benson
Chicago
Ill
Texas Siftings
Psu
Wilmington
Del
Benjamin B. Dawson
Macon
Texas
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