Turbulent Politics and Royal Alliances Across Regions
The Madison Democrat notes a volatile mix of contests in Pennsylvania with five party lines, while northern Montana Indians grow bold in land disputes. Senator McPherson sues the New York Herald for libel over Peru matters, and Victoria plans a royal alliance aimed at producing Hanover line descendants across Europe.
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Pennsylvania
Ross Cameron
Maj
Sigen
SrAi
Joel BR. McPhensey
New Jersey
New York
Gen Rosser held on bail over Canadian railway plans theft
A Canadian railway circle reports Gen Rosser is arrested and held on 34000 bail charged with obtaining possession of engineering plans and profiles of Canadian Pacific Railway sections. Prosecution says he gained the papers from Snow, using deceit, then copied for personal use. Defense claims he informed a superintendent and kept only his private property. The piece also notes historical party splits and Pennsylvania Republican tensions with an independent state convention in Philadelphia nominating a full ticket.
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Gen
Rosser
Canadian Pacific Railway
Gen. Rosser
Snow
Geotleman
Plana
Defanse
Eagan
Breckinridge
Donglas
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Don Cameron
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Skev
Xo Jong
Radicala
Gladstone
Sheee Wingu
House of Commona
Trevelyan
O'Mahoney
United States
Gladatone
Parnail
Chamber of Notables
Khedive
Arabi Ley
Germany
Austria
Italy
Brody
Canada
Chamber of Deputies
Jazy
Barxanp Haitzxan
Barfarth
Tod
Agusta
House of Commons
Cowen
Ireland
Amus Moors
Magnoota
Dublin
Pawera
Crevellyay
Dots and Dashes and Global News From May Chronicle
A chaotic mix reports road extension completion on May 26, brewery founder up for breach of promise suit, colonial and political dispatches from Cincinnati to Cairo. Military strains, labor strikes, weather, and fiscal measures color a sprawling late 19th century digest.
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Tox
Burlingho
Mireouri
Dengar
Jans Buses
Jargum Breweries
New York
Staseri Isigad
Atp Honss Tarr
Austria
Cincinnati
Soxpigas
Fort Hamilton
Tex Northern Pacific Road
Pullman Carr
St. Paul
Miiva Guy
Alovlie
Yellowstone
Farapine
Fires and deaths sweep late 19th century towns
A blaze on Albia’s public square destroyed five stores with losses near 24010. Milwaukee firm Yarn Polt Brewer failed with 96000 in liabilities. Detroit physician A Brows died from a sudden illness. Grain mill and lumber plant losses followed fires in Nelson Co and Grand Rapids. Leadville explosion caused 400000 in damage and nearly 400 workers were employed. Chicago lumber blaze burned over 1,000,000 feet, leaving 466,450 insured. Mayor Harrison encountered a smallpox patient at city hall. Wall Street banker Mosga Tasner died at age 76.
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Albia
Iowa
Yarn Polt & Brewer
Milwaukee
Bam
Dances A. Brows
Detroit
Grivtemill
Nelson & Co
Wabseh
Ind
Kelley, Rathborne & Co
Chicago
Spring Lake
Mich
Harrison
Mosga Tasner
Wal Street
City Bank
Frst
Atlantic Cable
Txckaweena
Goorpin Central
Multiple crime stories shock 19th century cityscape
Reports from near Jackson Missouri and Philadelphia detail acquittals and new charges in a spree of crimes. Riley Moore faces murder charges after killing Wigalees. Monuments toppled in Columbia Jewish cemetery. Finnecag, a Stowaway, linked to a Dublin dark deed but declared a mere traveler. Governor Cyrrendes in Milwouth involved in surrender talks. Connie Foxna pleads guilty to bank fraud in Constantine Michigan. Taosas Oxn, Bolton Steele bookkeeper, shot at Craton Ohio. Trappagn investigated for murder tied to jealousy. Newark auditor Winteam Hate captured in Toronto after deserting Prescott with diamonds. Missouri Supreme Court upholds felony law. Missouri docket swells with crimes. New York bank messenger robbed of over 50,000 in pets. Lorillard man loses 8,000 in checks. burglary and theft described with tense police context.
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Jackson
Mivwouth
Anid
Frenk Jaci
Tuckson County
Coannie W. Foxna
National Bank
Constantine
Mich
Detroit
Wintteam A. Hate
Ant
Newark
Toronto
Prescott
Tits Supreme Court of
Mirsocri
Political brief typos and a garbled Garfield health note
An archival clipping reports Captain De capital medical staffer Garfield ally improving yet still in danger. It notes E C Peister Kentucky Democrat declines renomination. It mentions House Postpone committee hesitance around a two cent mail tax and failed action on related bills. It cites Fort Reno news of captured Payne and 29 colonists in Indian Territory. It references agricultural legislation and a letter from Postmaster General Blair urging postage reform.
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United States Senate
Little, Traverse Harbor
Lake Michigan
Morgan
Jones
Bingham
TRE
Conarers
Tus House
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Senate
Todas
United States
Marshall N. L. Geeling
Lexan
James S. Rattan
Pennsylvania
Thos. B. ¥An Walkerbire
Pxas
Cenratt
Raya
Meson
Goore
Austria
Jeter
Baron de Schaeffer
Blaine
Brelinghaynen
de. Woopwarp
Garfield
E. C. Peieter
Kentucky
Hogue
Tog
Fort Reno
Payne
Thdiun
Skem
Toe Howe
Andre Bilis
Paxsea
Valentine
Sean
Bai
Congress Debates Alaska Martial Law and War Appropriations
The narrative recounts Senate activity May 23 to May 4 detailing attempts to authorize presidential martial rule in Alaska, debates over the Georgia ward bill, and a $25,000 appropriation for relief expedition logistics. It notes procedural adjournments, calls of the house, and the assembly’s tense pace amid political maneuvering.
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Maseay
Senate
Miller
Colorado
Alaska
Georga
Horr
Garland
Court of Claims
Dane ‘St
Dads Franklin Boy
Calliion
Mackey
Randall Thon Rai
Convidaralion Agsines
Civerion Cass
Pata
Neal
Cox
Hiarme
Des Senere
Logan
Atiitary
Nu Nriny
Nury Hespital Et Trotney Ark
Hzvame
Woa
Dibble
Mandal
Calkins
Phelps
Hunay
Nanther
Wroseapay
Seante
Sen
United Steam Monster
Thive
Sen. Bayard
Tein Tir Sean
Lisa Wa Ambeltuto
Senate Drama Over Forgeries and Contested Case Votes
In a chaotic session the Senate debated charges of forgery and the Mackay Dibble case. Members clashed over investigations, adjournment motions, and a proposed special committee to probe irregularities in testimony, with a raucous, disorderly end as the House adjourned until Tuesday.
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Calking
Eldotion
Mackay Va
Converse
Varisle
Randall
Dhore
Questinn
Perons
Rollroats
Blackbur
Blackbore Rae
Belford
Colorado
Wales
Eputaker
Calkins
Tostutter’s Stomach Elixir Advertisement Fragment
Fragmented ad copy promotes Tostutter’s Stomach Elixir as a cure for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It extols the product as the purest preparation for relieving stomach and bowel issues, with claims of boosting digestion, liver balance, and nervous vigor. It urges twice daily use for those prone to indigestion headaches and bowel irregularities.
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Tostutter
Immigration trends at Castle Garden dominate new report
Immigration statistics show over 70 000 arrivals at Castle Garden last month with thousands more at other ports. England Ireland Scotland Holland France Belgium held their own versus last year while Germany’s share rose sharply and Sweden’s fell about forty percent.
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Madison
Castle Garden
England
Ireland
Scotand
Holland
France
Belgium
Germany
Generous Promises From James Gordon Bennett
The article notes James Gordon Bennett pledging aid to widows and orphans of the Jeanette crew and cites a 50,000 gift to Mr. De Tony as a show of his intent. It likens his conduct to a heroic model, while acknowledging critics. It ends with an advertisement for Hup Bitters claiming health benefits.
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Calkins
Henric
Manning
Athercon
Calklis
Newry
Calkizis
Deepivit
Faboo
Tiyan
Madison
James Gordon Bennett
Jeanette Crew
Mr. de Tony
Jim ‘Hay
Bennett
Sid
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