Strange Stories From The Nation A Letter Warns Of Planned Treasury Raid
An unreadable letter purportedly from a Southern nobleman warns of a planned August raid on the U S Treasury vaults in Washington D C. The note outlines a staged distraction by a masked group then plunder of government funds with dynamite and a convoy plan. Treasury officials treat the threat lightly as guards and police stand ready.
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Department
United States
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Tre
Foster
United States Treasury
Darknesz
Potomac
J. E. O'Rezx
Trampo
R. Locke
Will and Wedding End In Sudden Death in Cleveland
Owen Clarke a 65 year old merchant summoned an attorney and made a will. He visited undertakers for funeral expenses then wed Mrs Murphy at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. During the ceremony he fell into a fatal apoplectic spasm and died after the vows. Clarke left his entire $40,000 estate to Mrs Murphy.
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Cleveland
Owen Clarke
Gran Bros
Murphy
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Lyman Street
Father Sidney
Clarke
Somnambulist Henry Lynn Walks Eighteen Miles
Henry Lynn a Livermore farmer walked eighteen miles in a somnambulistic trance before waking near Algona Iowa as neighbors observed without rousing him. The incident set a new record for sleepwalking feats in a morning that stretched toward noon.
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Dovce
Henry Lynn
Livermore
Lynn
Algona
Wheat Circular Sways Polk and Farmers in Dispute
Aug 7 report from East asserts grain policy shifts as the wheat circular issued under Alliance sanction weakens support. President Polk cites limited involvement and acknowledges broad distribution, with over a thousand copies reaching non alliance groups at considerable expense.
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saTos
Ger
Polk
Mueller
Minnesota
Reform Press Barea
Glucose Trust Reorganized Into 15 Million Capital
The Chicago Times reports the glucose trust has reorganized after three months of negotiations, forming a pool with 15 million capital. Details remain guarded as the new trust negotiates amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny and industry speculation.
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Chicago Times
the Times
Glucose Trust
Glucose
Town Burns in Comanche Big Mills Destroyed in Fire
Comanche Iowa suffers major blaze wiping out grist and saw mills, dry goods and business houses. Two engines and hook and ladder trucks stood idle due to no waterworks, while officials seek aid. Lightning aids U S officers capturing a Chinese smuggler near Fort Benton. one smuggler killed, others jailed.
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Cepa
Raros
Comanche
Clinton County
Iomn Linton
Nature
Uncle Sam
Fort Benton
Gerat Faris
Jerry Sullivan
Montana
Dows
Sweet Grass
Benton
Fire at Hutchins Co. Cooperage in Peoria West
Hutchins & Co large cooperage factory in Peoria, Arkansas, burned destroying the structure and stock. Loss about 85,000 on stock and 50,000 on building. Insurance recorded at 100,000. Origin unknown but suspected incendiary. Fire saved grain fields nearby. May disrupt regional timber goods output and local employment.
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Peoria
Ars
Hutchins & Co
Brest
Sully
Syrup of Figs Praised as Gentle Laxative Remedy
Advertises Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and effective gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels. Claims cleansing of system dispelling fevers headaches and constipation. Markets 50 cent and one dollar bottles via leading druggists with prompt procurement if not on hand. California Fig Syrup Co lists San Francisco Louisville and New York offices.
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California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Passenger Freight Schedule Extract
Train timings listed with inbound and outbound services. Passenger and freight departures and arrivals occur on weekdays and Sundays, with morning and evening slots. Eastbound arrivals noted, plus departures and arrivals under certain constraints.
August Flower Dyspepsia testimonials from several regions
Doctors and merchants from Quebec Sydney Australia Mississippi and New Jersey report August Flower as an effective remedy for dyspepsia. Testimonies claim relief complete cures and praise the product as very good and miracle like.
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A. Bellanger
Stove Foundry
Montagny
Quebec
C. A. Barrington
Smith
Sydney
Australia
Geo. Gates
Corinth
Miss
G. G. Green
Woodbury
New Jersey
U.S. A
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Hyde
Lexpos
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Louisville Base Ball Club
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Yankton
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General Dealer
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Bookscore
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South Main Street
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