Gus makes case for army expansion and frontier consolidation
The article notes Gus arguing for increasing army strength to eighty thousand and consolidating frontier posts to improve conditions for officers and men. It also praises a drop in Indian outbreaks, contrasts Gov. Brohn’s defeat over personal versus political issues in Kansas, and mocks Joe’s bid for a third term as unpopular.
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Gus
Bia
Btohn
Kansas
Waa
Port
Joe
Sherman as Republican Presidential Candidate for 1884
A fragment claiming Gov Sherman will be the Republican nominee and president in 1884 raises a question about his age and eligibility for the office, noting doubt over whether he is old enough to retire from the army and run.
Tariff Commission Report Publication Delayed by Sealed Press
A fragment from a historical newspaper notes attempts by tariff commission members to prevent premature publication of their reports. It mentions Dolph, a former Oregon senator, and his connections to Ripple Mitchel, Villard’s Pacific coast interests, and Northern Pacific. The piece hints at political maneuvering and publication secrecy.
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Tariff Commission
TN. Dolph
United States
Oregon
Jan
Ripple Mitchel
Mitchel
Nying
Villard
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
Oae
Eghlie
Congreaz
Boiler explosion at Gray Cross mines kills and wrecks Derbyshire site
A fatal boiler explosion at Gray Cross mines in Derbyshire kills four managers and thirty miners, wrecking the works and delaying body recoveries. Frantic families gather at the mouth of the shaft as winter looms, with many left without support. Meanwhile, vote counts show Democratic leads varying between outlets, with committees projecting large majorities. The Tribune and Jewel promise full tallies when returns are consolidated.
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Gray Cross
Derbyshire
Bering
Hia
Jewel
Fierce enemies of Khartoum resist fierce prophet and followers
A harsh report describes the false prophet of Sou dun and his wild-eyed band facing repeated repulses by natives in Khartoum plains. If the prophet advances toward Osieo, he risks confronting British military power and modern warfare.
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Tur
Bat
Soudun
Khartoum
Upper Nile
Osieo
Giemey
Latest Global Oddities and Institutions Reported
A garbled sighting lists renewals of carlottol German leather carp to Kentucky and a large "revorce" in Columbia Ohio. New York's Samos Banton receives a bear cub via express wagon with a milk note. Washington hints at a multinational concission to fix property targets from Alexander. Central Park hosts twenty two ostriches valued at 41,400 each with $275 per pound feathers. The Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania reports 188 boys and 108 girls, mainly from Cheyenne, Omaha, and Osage, with clothing and wax items valued at 5,713.
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States Fish Commission
Kentucky
Columbia
Ohio
Samos
Banton
New York Stock Exchange
United States
International
Alexanderz
Central Park
New York
Carlile
Pennsyvanis
Creyenne
Oman
Lincoln penitentiary funeral for Dice Belmont and related uprising
At Lincoln Nebraska on Tuesday a funeral was held for Dice Belmont one of the Minden murderers with ten convict pallbearers. In Ohio Jack Bapydan faced divorce papers after a violent act and threats. A night train carrying 108 armed men arrived from Chicago to seize property near Colonel Holloway’s estate triggering threats to rip up tracks and arrests of railway staff.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Dice Belmont
Minden
Jack Bapydan
Hallewas
Ohio
Pudl
Chicago
Tale
Holoway
William Bachahar
Janica Joynson
Rvglendamn
Talegraph
Cablegrams Report Earthquake Toll and Political News
Earthquake in northern Syria destroys several villages with no loss of life recorded. German socialist leader Eson jailed for three months in Leipzig for abusing the government through the press. Favor is sending motive troops to Sudan to combat the false prophet, with officers from the late struggle awaiting the new sermon rooms opening Saturday. Premier Daclete outlines foreign and domestic policy in a lengthy speech, with some instances openly cherished. Gladstone at the Lord Mayor’s banquet voices satisfaction with Ireland’s improved condition and urges harmony through measured legislation, praising Egypt’s work and England’s enduring glory.
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Syria
Eson
Leipsle
Faver
Soudan
Haung
Stenggle
Tox
Daclete
Gladsidse
Ireind
Egypt
England
Accidents Hit Several States and Companies Across Regions
A string of incidents reports severe losses: in Ohio a goal chute fire at Carbon Hill causes $20,000 damage on Thursday. near Indianapolis a politician named Trey McCeay is killed with his funeral procession scattered. in California a passenger train hits a truck at Crystal Lake tearing engines and 70 feet of snow shed. in Philadelphia W A Lewgitt’s failure triggers Globe Rubber collapse in Trenton with liabilities around $174,000 to $220,000. Cincinnati produce exchange, run by C T Doxie in Chicago, closes with liabilities under $6,000.
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T. Tangatresh
Carbon Hill
Ohio
Trey McCeay
Wenven
Ars
Indianapolis
Crystal Lake
California
W. A. Lewgitt
Phila
Delphia
Globe Rubber Company
Trenton
New Jersey
Cincinnati Produce Exchange
C. T. Doxie
Chicago
Exhumation Planned for Payne Remains in Tunis
A CONCONAS of Washingan announces the exhumation of John Toward Payne’s remains to be transported across the Atlantic for burial in the national capital. District officials consider the case amid car route investigations. Early obituaries note Chas. A. Poor died of apoplexy after service starting in 1627, retirement in 1870, funeral planned Thursday. United States district attorney 35 year-old Strickney dies at Providence Hospital after severe pneumonia suspicions. pneumonia confirmed.
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Conconas
Washingan
John
Payne
Tunis
Wervey
Atlantic
National Capital
Arroxxey GsNenat
Bexweter
George C. Miller
Rean
Thoredey
Jony B. Srickney
Siorrey
Providence Hospital
Patent medicine claim for kidney and urinary ailments
A fragmented 19th century claim touts a cure all tonic named JInp. It asserts it treats kidney or urinary fear and various liver or diabetes like disorders. The wording markets the remedy as superior family medicine and curative power amid health concerns.
Victors and Victims in the Election Wave
The piece surveys election results reshaping Congress with Democrats controlling the House and Republicans leading the Senate and the executive branch. It notes a largely new House, detailing party shifts, departing committee chairs, and prominent lawmakers across states, shaping future governance.
Panic at Brooklyn Academy of Music as smoke causes rush to exits
A crowd at the Brooklyn Academy of Music during a Philharmonic rehearsal panicked when a thin cloud of smoke appeared through an open window. Police officer Weesman calmed the audience, preventing a stampede as about a hundred people surged toward the exits.
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Alara
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Mise
Emma C. Thurnby
Xatic
Wessman
Weesman
Strees
Owever
New Idea in Beef and Wool for Montana Cattlemen
The speaker advocates Montana as a prime beef and wool region. Montana cattle excel in meat quality due to temperature transitions, outperform Texas and Colorado beef, with Polled-Angus and Shorthorn blood suggested. Montana sheep and Merinos thrive, while wool from warm Texas would degrade. The plan envisions slaughtering near ranges and refrigerating meat for eastern markets.
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Midy Morgan
New York
Montana
St. Paul
Pinkorn Prew
Lisa Morgan
Etouk
Texas
Europe
Southwest
Colorado
Montans
Kentucky
Freshman Tough Guy Beats Back Four Sophomores
Lewiston Journal recalls a campus incident where four bold sophomores entered a freshman room and pursued intimidation. The freshman resisted, demanded respect, and faced the intruders' rush, highlighting a tense clash between classes on campus.
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Lewiston Pote
Freshman Receives Presidential Praise After Dormitory Fracas
An incident at the college saw a Freshman lash out during a dormitory disturbance involving Sophomores and Bopha 296. The aftermath included the president summoning the Freshman and commending his thorough narration as the men reflected on the night's events.
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Freshiay
Tha College
The Varied Use of Lemons in Medicine
The piece extols lemon juice as a universal remedy native to Asia and cultivated in Europe. It notes lemon trees reach ninety feet, all parts valued, with juice used in lemonade, health claims for digestion fever and jaundice, and remedies for warts and scalp conditions.
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New York
Asia
Italy
Portugal
France
Europe
Rearing Calves for Dairy Strength and Milk Yield
Agricultural expert Ron Loring argues for cautious feeding of dairy calves to avoid excess fat and coarse frames. He champions early calf removal, transition to solid foods, and balanced hay and roots with limited high oil grains. Proper postweaning care, good pasture, and skimmed milk substitutes yield sturdy cows suited for dairy service.
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Daley
Ron
Geo
Loring
Lehou
State Elections Report Highlights Republican Wins Across States
The State Elections summary lists results from Tuesday with Democratic majorities in California Oklahoma New Jersey Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Wisconsin Missouri Nevada New York North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee and Texas. It notes a Republican ticket victory in additional states and cites a national majority figure of 190,000 in New York.
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California
OsToredo
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Kan_sitg
Massachusette
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Nevada
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Peronercas
Nebraska
New Hampshire
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Moore
Tuaneszee
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Phelps
Alexander H
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Proctor Knott
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Murch
McLane
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Ben Wood
Flower
Katz
Whitthorne
Atking
Jones
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Gen. Bragg
Pacific Railways
Patente
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Neal
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