Arctic Expe dition Execution Report and Cannibalism Findings
Official report by Lt Greely details the execution of Private Charles R Henry amid thefts and starvation on the Greely Arctic expedition. Separate dispatches recount exhumation of Lieut Kislingbury revealing cannibalism and forensic notes on the preserved remains.
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Greely
Henry
Camp Clay
Cape Sabin
Grinnell Land
Charles R. Henry
Fifth Cavalry
Ispryxia
Edwards
Fort Cancer
Severa
W. Greely
Fragments Describe Severe Postmortem Injuries and Remaining Limbs
The fragmentary text details severe tissue removal from the chest abdomen and thighs with extensive amputation of legs down to near the ankles and arms nearly devoid of muscle except for the right forearm. It notes both feet intact with toes present and preserved skin on the knee joints.
Great horseman endorses St Jacobs Oil for humans and animals
J Y Goldsmith of Walnut Grove stock farm New York praises St Jacobs Oil after twenty years of use for rheumatism cattle and horses. He says it remains the best pain cure he has ever used.
Polygamy Theme Marks Utah Election Day
August 5 was general election day in Utah for county officers. The Mormons swept statewide as Brigham Young spoke in the tabernacle claiming disenfranchised members would still support the vote and that polygamy would not be given up. A mention of Piso's Remedy relieves headache.
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Utah
Brigham Young
Tabernacle
Riot in Iowa City as mob attacks prosecutor and witnesses
A mob of about 200 men attacked prosecutor W. H. Bailey during a trial near Iowa City. They stripped him and tarred him, with Deputy Sheriff Stephen and constables injured. The rioters roamed Iowa City streets, attacked witness Swafford and his brother, and scattered after secretive shelter. Citizens condemned the riot and special police were appointed to restore order. Ringleaders are known and to be arrested.
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Iowa City
W. H. Bailey
Stephen
Swafford
Sheriff
Out
Wyman Commercial College Advertises Courses in Omaha
The Omaha Wyman Commercial College promotes an able corps of instructors and strong business preparation. Full catalog details are available by sending a postal request to President A. L. Poem B seeking the course catalogue.
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Wyman Commercial College
Omaha
A. L
Conspiracy in Mexico Aims at President Gonzales and Diaz
A Mexico City telegram reports a plot to depose President Gonzales and Install Jose Maria Iglesias. The conspiracy targets the Diaz era leaders, with arrests in Mexico City including ex-finance minister Francisco Mejis and ex-judge Ricardo Ramirez among others. a wife of Gregorio Jordan held printing materials aiding revolt.
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Mexico
Gonzales
Jose Maria Iglesias
Diaz
Tuxtepec Party
Vera Cruz
Pueblo
Morelos
Quaretero
Francisco Mejis
Finance
Ricard Ramirez
Federal District
Gregori Perez Jordan
Feliciano Chavarro
Yok Maria Rodriguez
D. E. West Augustine
Merdeza Ambrosio Dominguez
Rainer Juarez
Miguel Salcedo
Vidal Corral
Jordan
Iglesia
Crushed by a Horse Claims Boy in Omaha Alley
The six year old Georgie Larsson, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Larsson of 1818 Chicago Street, died after a Strang and Co four horse team incident on Nine teenth street. The boy asked to ride a horse and was fatally injured when the animal moved, the exact cause undetermined.
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Omaha Bee
Lee Larsson
Chicago Street
Georgie
Strang & Co
Nineteenth Street
Bellevue College Seeks Wider Notice In Nebraska
Bellevue College enters a second year amid strong backing and growth The institution owns 265 cultivated acres near the town plus two large houses donated by H T Clarke of Omaha A $25 000 to $30 000 college building rises and a 1500 lot town frontage with a fine dormitory underway The new president Dr W W Harsha and a learned faculty promise thorough training in a healthy western location Contact Prof C M Des Islets Secretary Faculty Bellevue Neb or W W Doe D D President Bellevue Neb for details
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H. T. Clarke
Omaha
W. W. Harsha
Bellevue College
Bellevue
West
C. M. Des Islets
Neb
W. W.oo D.D
Bellevue, Eb
Ben Nevis Snow Dust Likely Organic in Origin
Abbe Renard analyzes snow dust atop Ben Nevis and concludes the material contains excessive organic matter, arguing it is unlikely to be of cosmic origin.
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Abbe Renard
Ben Nevis
Scotland
Shakspeare and cures for chronic ailments discussed in a 19th century ad
A miscellany of medical ads and curiosities notes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier for sore throats bronchitis and lung diseases and other tonics. It mentions olive oil from cotton seed produced in the south and Dr You vund Extract of Smart-Weed for diarrhea dysentery and colic. It also advertises a rupture cure and new oil detection methods while reporting on a microscopist studying ancient bricks for infusorial life.
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Shakspeare
Dr. Pierce
Jamaica
Whalebone Prices Fall Amid Strong Catch
A note on whalebone markets reports prices hovering around 12 500 per ton after a successful fishing period. The item reflects steady demand despite a price dip and notes its high value for industry use. Also mentions Carter’s Little Nerve Pills and Liver Pills as popular tonics for indigestion and nervousness. A New York press maker promises a 960 000 copies per hour production rate.
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New York
Metropolitan hotel offers fair day accommodations and transport
Advertisements tout the Metropolitan hotel at the corner of 12th and Douglas as a hub for fair day visitors promising comfortable, cheap lodging and easy bus access to the fairgrounds. Other notes promote tonics, soaps, and remedies, with claims about purity and efficacy, typical of period product pitches.
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Metropolitan Hotel
Omaha
Rem-mber
12Th
Douglas Streets
Grand Union Hotel Promises Luxurious Stay Near Depot
The notice touts 600 rooms at the Grand Union Hotel near the depot with European plan rooms from $1 daily, elevator service and restaurant supply. It highlights cheap family living versus other first class hotels and access via horse cars stages and elevated railroad to depots. A separate item notes Mrs. G W Cassiu of Grivys ville Dil recovering health under Drs Dicker son Stark at Katinas City Medical Institute, credit given for cure.
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Sh Gani
Fage
Grand Union Hotel
G. W. Cassuic
Marquette
Kan
Grivysville
Dil
Drs. Dickerson & Stark
Phytcians
Katinas City Medical Institute
MAX MEYER CO Cigar and Tobacco Shop Ad at Farnam
Local advertisement for Max Meyer & Co. selling cigars and tobacco products at the cor of Eleventh and Farnam Streets. Includes business name and corner location.
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MAX Meyer & CO
Eleventh and
Farnam Sts
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Richardson
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Southwest Cor
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Secnway and Weber Pianos
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M. Hellman & CO
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S.15th St
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MAX Meyer & Bro
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Joan Evans
Northwest Corner
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William N. Whitney
Burt
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Ames’ Real Estate Agency
Omaha, Neb
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Boston
Mas
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England
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Iestre
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