Succesor Suscipe and Omaha Charley Deaths
Maud Bremer, a courtessan with multiple prior suicide attempts, died after ingesting morphine in Omaha. John Sanders, her former friend, had arranged lodging for her and later found her near death. Drifters Cajorl had sold her morphine despite warnings. In Maryville, Charles Stephens known as Omaha Charley died after a confrontation in a saloon when Herbert Cramer was struck by a glass and Stephens fired. Cramer overpowered him and the fight ended with Stephens dead and Cramer alive.
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Succesar
Suscipe
Maud Bremer
Carrie Mullen
John Sander Aga
Elkhorn Valley
Sanders
Oajori
Maud Tremer
Cajorl
Omaha Herald
State in Brief highlights late 19th century Nebraska
Alma rebuilds burned district while Douglas county poor house overflows. Creighton church dedication and new school cost 3200 dollars. Omaha faces gambler influx. Lincoln hosts new business college. Various local notes include county real estate activity, mill improvements, cholera losses near Milford, and pension efforts by Judge Weaver.
Nebraska Items From Across The State Newsiest
A Nebraska summary reports freight rate cuts on grain shipments eastward. Incidents include a cattleman’s horse accident, a cigar theft in Richardson county, a child’s accident at Hansen, a corn busking bet won in nine hours, and political talk in Kenesaw about saloon licenses. Also: a barbed wire accident in Memphis, a vivid highway tale in Pierce, suicides in Omaha, arson leads tied to a dying woman, and military company organization news.
Congressional Forecasts and recess plans amid New Orleans exposition
Lawmakers expect a mid month recess to attend the New Orleans exposition opening. The appropriation committee would advance bills for quick reporting after holidays. Debates on the Mexican pension measure may resume, with Representative Townsend pushing earlier consideration. Dakota and Washington territorial admissions will be pressed in the Senate.
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Congress
House
Townsend
Dakota
Washington Territories
Pump kin exhibition at Arroyo Grand in California
In San Luis Obispo county California two pump kin were shown in a local display one measuring feet round the other at 6 feet 5 inches.
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Arroyo Grand
San Luis Obispo County
California
Multiple Murders Thefts and Trials Reported Across Cities
In Venita Indian Territory Wm Arnold a non resident was killed by Cherokee J K Gunter who surrendered. A Georgia negro stole a horse near his home rode thirty miles sold it for 30 dollars then stole another horse and was arrested. Professor Dewolosky a music teacher charged by his daughter Isabel with criminal assault was found dead by suicide in Washington City. Wm H Burns father of Zore Burns murdered at Lincoln NL last year shot at O A Carpenter but missed. Frank Gordon shot dead in New York by James McVicar over a woman. both strangers. An unknown 45 year old man shot himself on a Madison Square bench. revolver grabbed by thief and disappeared. Neville bigamist case: new trial motion argued in Toledo then overruled. sentenced to seven years hard labor. Sheriff arrests seven for band regulators who killed J G Hughes in Bowen county Kentucky. two confess implicating twelve. Howard Sullivan hanged in Salem New Jersey for murder and rape of Ella Matson. he pleaded guilty. Samuel Wannamaker of Ohio sentenced to fifty years for fifty forged notes totaling 25000. he is skeletal and dying. Perry Reilly, one of two negroes who fatally assaulted F P Jones and wife at Sulphur Springs Texas, lynched by citizens after confession.
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H.W. Parker
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L. E. Wheeler
F. M. Barnes
Gage County
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Liz
Thompson
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J. K. Gunter
Gunter
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Frank Gordon
New York
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Bleecker Street
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J. G. Hughes
Bowen County
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Howard Sullivan
Salem
N. J
Ella Matson
Samuel Wannamaker
Ohio
Youngstown
Wannamaker
Perry Reilly
F. P. Jones
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Reilly
Jones
Burr, Son & Co. Fail in New York Banking Crisis
A sweeping late 19th century brief notes Burr Son & Co. failed with liabilities of 110000. Mrs P T Barnum ill and the showman unwell. A Whitehall DC fire destroyed six business houses, loss 21000 with 14000 insured.
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P. T. Barnum
Whitehall
Pennsylvania Railroad
George A. Davis
Brooklyn
Wisconsin
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Davis
Chicago
Logan
Political notes on adjournment and suffrage voices in 19th century
Ex soldiers and sailors meet Vice President elect Hendricks in Indianapolis and discuss adjournment timing for the New Orleans exposition. Missouri leaders warn against broad tariff action this session while Rhode Island suffrage leaders echo calls for women's political voice. Susan B Anthony cites disfranchisement as a core reason for limited progress.
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House
New Orleans
Washington Star
Crittenden
Campbell
Missouri
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Carlisle
Associated Press
Women’s Suffrage Association of
Rhode Island
Chase
Lucy Stone
Susan B. Anthony
Senator Manderson Released From Claims Committee
Capital brief reports Senator Manderson, at his request, released from service as a member of the committee on claims. The note also mentions the chairman of the executive committee on the improvement of western waterways.
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Senator Manderson
Committee On Claims
Western Waterways
Congressional Actions Preview for January 1885 Measures
A Washington call seeks committee consultation on January 13 1885. House committees plan reports on river and harbor improvements by January 15. A bankruptcy bill suspension faces a two thirds vote likely to fail. Commerce opposes a fire engineers memorial for a new investigation commission. A coast surveys joint committee meeting is postponed. Naval appropriations for new ships are expected to stall. Follett of Ohio proposes abolishing deputy marshals and election supervisors and probes court conduct in Ohio October elections. Expenditures committee weighs changing US court official pay to salary. Memphis district cotton outlook notes delayed planting and drought reducing yields about 14 percent from last year.
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National Association of Fire Engineers
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Ohio
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Foreign Notes A Busy Session Frames Trade and War Action
The cabinet advances a two franc per quintal grain duty increase while Ireland’s Earl Spencer abandons libel prosecution. French naval incidents in Formosa kill thirteen. France speeds reinforcements to Courbet and Del Isle as Chinese war moves loom. Coleridge seeks compromise over Adams damages case. Weldon versus Winslow ends with 500 pounds for the plaintiff. An Australian federal council bill seeks shared colonial subjects. England ends mediation hopes with China and France as 15,000 reinforcements loom.
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Courbet
General de l'Isle
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Coleridge
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Tufts descendants seek U S compensation for Malden losses
The descendants of Peter Tufts of Halifax who settled Malden Massachusetts are pursuing compensation from the United States government for property losses suffered in Malden. The action aims to recover damages tied to earlier events affecting the Tufts lineage and their Malden holdings.
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Halifax
Malden
Mass
United States
Mal
Heirs dispute confiscation claim over Peter’s loyalty
The text notes a confiscation from a century ago framed by Peter as a loyalist and now his heirs argue he was a patriot, challenging the prior possession status. The record presents the assertion without detailing authorities or dates.
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Den
Peter
Deadly Scourge Grimly Strikes Eastern Kentucky Regions
A Louisville Courier report from eastern Kentucky details a severe disease outbreak in Harlan Letcher Perry and Belle counties with hundreds of deaths and widespread illness. The illness dubbed flux begins with stomach pain followed by severe diarrhea and swollen throat, tied to impure water sources, with courts interrupted by sickness and few officials able to record fatalities.
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Belle
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Virginia
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Scotts
Tragedy in Cincinnati Courtroom Ends in Double Fatality
In Magistrate Cumming's Cincinnati courtroom Louis Keller, latest fiancé of Miss Kate Immer, attacked her with a revolver after a quarrel shattered their engagement. Keller shot himself, his clothing catching fire as onlookers rushed to extinguish the blaze. Immer remained impassive as the dramatic scene ended.
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Justice Cumming
Keller
Miss Immer
Cattle Market Week Ends With Mixed Upto Firm Tone
Week in Chicago cattle market shows weakness for below choice grades with uneven quotations. Cows bulls and stockers vary as some steadier sales occur while others slip 10 to 25 cents. western receipts and lighter offerings kept a firmer close with buyers in brisk inquiry for stockers and feeders.
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Far West
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Gigantic Railway Scheme Consolidates Five Companies
A new Eastern and Western Air Line railroad company forms a five firm consolidation. The route runs from western Pennsylvania to Omaha with a stop at Kankakee Illinois. Chief engineer H A Schawmecker of Pennsylvania to oversee construction. Capital stock set at 52 million dollars. First mortgage authorized. Bonds and stock not yet marketed until road completion.
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Eastern and Western Air Line Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Omaha
Kankakee
H. A. Schawmecker
Window without a woman in Rio Janeiro curious note
A window without a woman in Rio Janeiro is described as exceptional and a sociological point about the City of Royal Palm without a woman is deemed impossible. Boston families reportedly convert basements into semi restaurants for boarders while keeping household privacy. Malta oranges, prized for delicate flavor and thin skin, are more abundant this year than ever before.
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Royal Palm
Boston
Malta
Fortieth-Eighth Congress Senate and House Proceedings
In the Senate on the Ist, bills mindful of civil service and land grants were introduced. The House opened with floral designs and a ship of state portrait, rolls called, and the president’s message read. Debates covered leases to Indians, naval provision, and the inter state commerce bill as adjournment approached.
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Barbour
Duncan
Evans
House debates on civil service and inauguration traditions
Thursday sessions introduced measures by multiple representatives. Dockery seeks repeal of special deputy marshals and election supervisor appointments. Taylor proposes restricting removal of veterans and widows from federal service except for specified causes. Robinson of New York seeks information on U S citizen acts in Great Britain and restoration of Jefferson era inauguration customs. Reagan bill session adjourned until Monday after brief debate.
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Taylor
Ohio
United States
Robinson
N. Y
Great
Nir
Jefferson
Washington
House
The Spanish Treaty Faces Bitter Opposition
Senators opposing the Spanish treaty warn of fierce backlash but some may reverse stance as discussions heighten. Sugar interests favoring Mexico fear Cuban sugar competition while New England manufacturers back a duty free influx that could depress prices and boost American goods markets. Officials await the treaty text from Secretary Foster for final positions.
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Spreckels
New England
Mexico
Foster
St John Takes Nothin After Now
Fragmentary OCR note mentions St John and a scene at City Derrick with unclear actions and lingering references to a bier. The readable text lacks a clear event, date, or complete names.
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St. John
Derrick
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