Irish National League Convention Set for Boston in August
The second national convention of the Irish National League of America will assemble at 110 a mm on Wednesday, August 13, 1881, in Faneuil Hall Boston Mass. Branch dues and representation rules are outlined with one to two delegates per branch and one dollar annual per capita dues. Prominent MPs Thomas Sexton and John Edmond will attend to address Irish Americans on liberty prospects and league plans.
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Chicago
Irish National League of America
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Mass
League
Charles O’ Reilly
D. D
Detroit
Mich
Charles Stewart Parnel
Thomas Sexton
John Emond
Ireland
United States
Charles Stewart Parnell
Caer
America
Alexander Sullivan
Duarves O’reiley
Wreck of Excursion Trains Near Canton Causes Miraculous Escape
A Canton Ohio special reports a Valley railroad wreck two miles east of town on the 20th during a company picnic from Autuman Co. More than 2,000 excursionists on two fifteen car trains escaped with injuries. no deaths occurred. Twenty-two were reported hurt, with rescue crews freeing passengers from water filled cars. The crash is blamed on track spread. claims against the railroad amount to $3,000.
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Canton
Valley
Autuman & Co
Machine Works
Cuyahoga Falls
Organizing for the Work by Democratic Committees
A seven member Democratic National Committee panel met in New York after adjournment to plan a national campaign. They agreed the national body handle national affairs while the congressional committee oversees elections in districts. A standing committee includes Stevens New York Murphy Iowa and Rosecrans California. Washington hosts the congressional HQ. national HQ not chosen.
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Democratic National Committee
New York
National Committee
Congressional Committee
Jose
Stevens
Murphy
Jaws
Rosecrans
California
Washington
Compliment From Sir George Nares on Greely Arctic Expedition
Arctic explorer Sir George Nares praises Lieut Greely for safe, disciplined leadership and progress toward Arctic knowledge. Nares notes English and American roles, hopes the Union Jack proves bolder than the Stars and Stripes, and offers future northern advances if needed.
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George Nares
Greely
Reely
England
America
Mysterious Murder Case Shrouds Pennsylvania
A B Lowry was arrested in Pittsburg charged with complicity in the musical murder of Hiram Edmundson a wealthy McKeesport coal merchant. Edmundson’s body was found in the Monongahela river about a month ago. The fourth arrest follows earlier detentions including Lowry’s brother and brother in law and a saloonkeeper named Jacobson. Principal prosecution witness Michael Donley, once thought killed by a freight train, is now suspected to have been murdered and placed on the track.
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A. B. Lowry
Pittsburg
Hiram Edmundson
McKeesport
Monongahela River
Lowry
Jacobson
Michael Donley
Mystery Surrounds Tragedy on Untraveled Road
The events raising questions after Donley did not return home via the road where he was killed. Neighbors and authorities describe the case as one of the most mysterious on record, stirring great local excitement.
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Donley
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh Recalled as Cure All
An old advertisement touts Piso's Remedy for catarrh as a universal cure all for head colds and nasal discomfort. The copy claims quick relief and broad applicability across ailments affecting the head and throat.
Queen Victoria Congratulates U S on Greely Rescue
The July 21 cable from Queen Victoria to the President of the United States congratulates the rescue of Lieutenant Greely and his Arctic expedition survivors. The president replies thanking the queen and noting favorable health reports and appreciation for the Alert’s timely aid.
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London
United States
Washington
Greely
Curster A. Arthur
The
Charleston Judge Sentences Hill Gang Member to Hang
In Charleston, Judge Guthrie held a special session and sentenced Charles Spurlock, tied to the Hill gang, for the murder of Alvin Woods and shooting Jack Woods near St Albans. Spurlock faces hanging on the 17th. He asked to be baptized. He claimed he confessed under mob fear and denies killing anyone. Also sentenced by the same judge, William Goleman, a Black man who killed Fenton Hill, to be hanged on the same day.
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Charleston
W. Va
Guthrie
Charles Spurlock
Hill Boys
Jesse James
Alvin Woods
Jack Woods
St. Albans
Spurlock
Wm. Goleman
Fenton Hill
Wabash Accused Of Cutting Rates on Flour Freight
In St Louis railroad circles a circular claims the Wabash line cut rates restored by Commissioner Fink. The contract covers 50 000 sacks of flour from Edwardsville Illinois to New York through August. The route starts outside St Louis and may not breach the agreement. the case likely will be reported to the commissioner for decision.
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St. Louis
Fink
Edwardsville
Ilinois
New York
Sretees
Woman's Sixth Sense Confirms Mutter’s Fateful Instinct
A Boston Courier tale describes a mother’s sudden impulse to check on a sleeping baby. She resists, then rises and finds her child saved when the ceiling collapses above the crib, burying the basinet in gray dust.
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Boston Courier
Basinet
Ancestral Resemblance
A Demorest's Monthly note discusses heredity showing long term family resemblances. It cites Governor Winthrop likeness to his ancestor, Hapsburg traits across six centuries, Duc de Nemours resembling Henry IV, and persistent features in the Jewish diaspora across Russia, Arabia, Germany, and the United States.
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Demorest’s Monthly
Winthrop
State House
Hapsburgs
Austria
Henry of Navarre
Duc de Nemours
Russia
Arabia
Morocco
Germany
England
United States
Blood Cure Promises Healing Amid Odd Claims
The piece touts Blood Cure as a universal remedy curing diseases and eye conditions while naming afflicted individuals including poet W. Philip Burke Marston. It also mentions Papillon Blood Cure claimed to prevent bilious attacks and correct the liver, and notes a Paris bonnet with cherry ribbon, oat straw and violet, plus Boston residents waiting for trains at streetcar areas and railway stations.
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Philip Burke Marston
Paris
Boston
Aera
No Physic sir in mine a rustic school tale and patent remedies
A Jersey boys school tale recounts a pupil discovering a hidden "mine" in his dinner and protesting no physic in mine. The piece extols Dr Pierce remedies including Pleasant Purgative Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery as cures. It also notes a blacksmith from Atkinson who is also a lawyer and craftsman, and a rider injured by a broken bicycle during a steep descent near the city.
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Jersey
Atkinson, Me
Joan Hornish
Kidney Disease Remedy Claims and International Sea Use
A testimonial details kidney disease treatment with Hunt's Kidney and Liver Remedy claiming relief after two bottles. The text also notes Richmond Henshaw of Providence and a Denmark fact stating sea consumption reaches fourteen gallons per adult male annually.
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Hunt
Richmond Henshaw
Providence
Denmark
Bee subscription drive invites Midwest readers
The Omaha Bee announces a subscription offer to spread the Weekly Bee across Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. The promotion runs until after the election on November 15, priced at twenty five cents with mail orders accepted from clubs or individuals.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Weekly Bee
Bree Publishing Co
Omaha
Neb
Public Campaign Issues Highlight Local Health and Trade
An obscure clipping notes complaints about urinary issues and remedies such as "Buchy Free grass" and "deep water" as key Texas campaign topics eclipsing free trade or reform. It mentions relief measures, druggists, and a vendor line attached to Cole & Co. with a reflective line on reputation gained by many deeds and lost by a single misstep.
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Texas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mas
Metropolitan Hotel Offers Clean Rooms At Two Dollars A Day
An advertisement touts the Metropolitan at the corner of Eleventh and Douglas streets offering $2.00 per day accommodations with first class tables, beds and cleanliness, claiming high occupancy during the State Fair and central location. Also promotes various remedies and products including Voltaic Belt Co appliances, nerve liniments, worm remedies, and Teething Syrup with black market tone typical of early 20th century ads.
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Omahs
Metropolitan
Elfth
Ugias
Creed Union Hotel Offers City Cheap Stay
Phat ce Cana visitor or New York ensure depot save fed 8 Carriage nde Hire at the Creed Union Hotel with European plan and elevator service. Rest cigarette factory claims high capacity while an earnest cure notice offers a free remedy by Rev. Joseph T. Inman. Clarence Three Stairs a Philadelphia resident nicknamed by irreverent boys.
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New York
Union Hotel
Ursat
Creed Union
South America
Joseph T. Inman
Pure liver oil and patent medicines in old ad copy
A collage of 19th century patent medicines and ads. Caswell, Hazard & Co. promote Pure od Liver O11, pomper tar soap, and Rough on Rats. Mentions Carter's Little Nerve Pills and Liver Pills, Ly Bitter tonics, Ely's products, and a Geneva organ grinder leaving $14,000. Personal endorsement from Frank C. Ogden. Schools in Jersey City insufficiently funded.
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Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
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Piso
Omaha Bee
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Barrow
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Winchell
Rest
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Clarence Three Stairs
Philadelphia
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Aeteacen
Cooper Institute
Ellis C. Potter
Long Island
Carter
Jersey City
Geneva
Ely
Frank C. Ogden
Elizabeth
N. J
S. B. Lewis
Clinton, Wis
Messrs. Kennedy & Co
Galena
Cincinnati
Europe
Manson Goins
A. Haag
Denison” House Drug Store
Indianapolis
Bellevue College
Bedhes Ress
W. Renee
Kevue Neb
J W. Chiles
Jaines& Loganress
P. W. Ziegler & Clo
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DR. C. Market
Hamilton, Ohto
Bo We
Gjacors
Gerwan
Finy Coona
Charles A. Vogeler
Merate
Vogeler
Baltimore
Algas
ELY Brothers
Haya
J. Marpaer
Broadway
Owego
N. Y
PRIC
Prickly Ash Bitters
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
Kansas City
Tuition Law
Journal Free
Busineces College
Telegraph
Ing
Bert
Parenceines & Proues
Des Moines
P. O
Davenport Business College
Davenport
Goldiers Wood
Pension
Thompson Bro
Cincinnati,o
American School of Telegraphy & Shorthand
Madison
Wis
Iapiso
National Pub. Co
Louis
Charles Shiverick
Farnam At
P.O. Borg
Utica
Wrights Indian
Wright
Ree
Bilters
ST. Paul, Minn
Addre Loomis & Sym
Lan
Tiffin, Ohio
Eve Thompson
Ete
Jopy L. Thompson
30Ns & Co
Troy
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Lebanon
Ghia
Civate Remedial Agency
Fulton St., N.Y
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