Sensational French Canada expose shocks Quebec society
The Weekly Capital reports a London dispatch on a sensational and extraordinary case in Quebec. The Rev Father teairy, parish priest of St Henri near Montrond, claims widespread disorder among French Canadian upper and lower classes. He cites numerous taverns in Montreal’s 200,000 population and notes alleged indiscretions among wives and mothers, with blasphemy and intemperance tied to social circles.
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Quebec
Montreal
Canada
Ambitious Preacher in Bedford Choir Matrimonial Scandal
In Bedford Iowa an ambitious preacher, Wesley Brown, faced uproar after courting five choir girls at the Christian church. Complaints by aggrieved young women led trustees to demand his resignation. Brown departed town as church circles reel from the scandal and the absence of a pastor.
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Wesley Brown
Christian Church
Eastern College
Brown
Fatal Hallucination Story From London Inquest
London Lonpos October 6 Miss Gertrude Brown a 24 year old from Australia arrived in England last May. She believed a married man betrayed her aboard ship and drugged her. In despair she claimed to be dishonored, cut her throat with a razor, and died. An inquest found her thoughts were delusional, her post mortem showed she was pure.
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Lonpos
Gertrude Brown
Miss Brown
England
Australia
eNo
Gertrude
Jules Verne Eclipsed by Grand Oceanic Scheme
A late 19th century pagination describes a Grand Pacific plan to connect the United States and Europe with a five day globe circuit. The venture, backed by New York offices, would cost 20 million and involve a powerful syndicate with ties to machinery and pulleys manufacturers. The aim is to enable instant travel across continents, effectively replacing rail lines with a touring network.
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Tines
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Nighie
New York
United States
Europe
Springthirdth
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Richwid Bugder
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Sacot Grind Rapids
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James A. Pooh
Mount Carmel factory to build giant aluminum ship parts
A Mount Carmel site will rise immediately as a large factory covering many acres. The first building will be 100 feet square with contracts already awarded. The plant will produce all needed raw materials including aluminum for nearly all ship components.
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Mount Carmel
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Mie Company
Czar Tightens Guards as Russia Revives Food Tasting
Advices from Russia report tightened precautions around the czar with only cabinet ministers admitted to audiences and guards present. The food tasting custom returns, and suspicions rise after a train wreck incident. Several detainees near the scene are said to have been severely punished to force confessions. The czar’s irritation grows, prompting deportations to Siberia and intensified police activity. The wife of a peasant who died seeks news as rumors of Siberian massacres fuel calls for vengeance.
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Loxapol
Mink
Siberia
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Cotton Crop Supply to Reach Over a Million Bales
New Orleans reports the first thirty three days of the season with U S port receipts up versus last year and total American mill takings at 201,559 bales. Inland stocks exceed last year and seaboard totals show sizable increases, with supply to date 1,063,108 bales, still under Mormon rule in Utah. Governor Arthur L. Thomas notes Gentiles likely to govern for many years, counter to Mormon dominance in Salt Lake City and surrounding counties.
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bHes- Vas
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Mississippi
Canada
Issy
Utah
Washington
Arthur L. Thomas
Hi Nual
Noble
Mwe
Salt Lake City
Oxzden Vity
Presidential party leaves Washington for G A R reunions
The presidential party departed Washington today at 11:20 via the Chesapeake and Ohio line to attend Grand Army reunions in Galestown Topeka and Kansas City with side trips to St. Louis Indianapolis Peru or Pereg and other cities along the route.
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Pe Orig
Markets Report From Chicago and Omaha Stock Fare
Chicago and South Omaha markets show slow trade with mixed receipts and official awards. Livestock receipts of 13 cars noted, with shipments of 15 cars and prices varying by category including heavy and mixed weights. Wheat and lard futures listed with December and May contracts, cash prices marked, reflecting a sluggish rural commodities day.
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Rockville
Hopkins Brox
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Zinke
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Mixon
Florence
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Chicago
Boris Dull
Governors in several states feature party nominees
A survey of gubernatorial nominees includes James M. Parner of Michigan, and opponents Wo. G. Winans, Eugene Henry Belden, William D. Hoard, and George W. Peck, with mentions of Harry A. Richardson in Delaware and W. J. Northen in Georgia. The piece sketches birthplaces, careers, and current roles of these candidates and notes campaign context across multiple states.
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Cazenovia
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Jackson
California
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Winans
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Congress
Eugene Henry Belden
New Industrial Party of Michigan
Hanover
Mich
Michigan Central College of
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Belden
World's Largest Western Sugar Factory Transforms Output
The article reports a monumental sugar factory in the West producing refined sugar for markets within twenty four hours. Political figures Secretary Rusk and chief chemist Wiley of the survey department joined observers to declare it the largest of its kind, though regional drought limits crop yield to a short window.
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States choose lawmakers and officers in November election
A lengthy list details which states will elect governors, legislatures, and multiple Congressmen in the November ballot. It notes amendments on prohibition and judicial and constitutional changes, with many states specifying targets like state officers, treasurers, and Supreme Court seats.
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Supreme Court
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Hughes
London music halls draw crowd for licenses at county council
At a county council meeting in London the demand for licenses to run music halls was shown by over 300 applicants. The Empire license faced opposition over alleged immoral influence, but the committee ultimately recommended granting the license amid heated testimony about women’s conduct and decor.
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The President's Western Trip Itinerary Revealed
The route for the president's western trip is outlined with stops in Cincinnati Vincennes Indiana Terra Haute Galesburg Illinois Ottumwa Topeka and Kansas City. He attends a brigade reunion in Galesburg and plans a festival in St Louis before proceeding to Indianapolis and then the national capital.
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Ten-Year-Old Girl Involved In Apparent Jump Attempt
A 10 year old girl named Alice Beaumont was found on the parapet of London Bridge about to jump into the river. A constable testified the child climbed the parapet and prepared to leap while her mother and father claimed the family were professional swimmers. The Magisterate censured the parents and bound them over to keep the peace as the incident drew public shock.
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Lumber dealer robbed after East Liverpool trip
J K K Gardner a lumber dealer from Iey Pa returning from East Liverpool fair was robbed of 310,000 on Washington street by several men who shoved him into a corner as he apologized to a stranger. Gardner and a second man in the vicinity also lost items from their pockets. The incident occurred in the city proper during the late afternoon.
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vAllosheoy
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Omission in tariff bill noted in enrollment
Washington reports an omission in the enrolled tariff bill. Section 89 on internal revenue was stricken and restored but left out in enrollment, affecting a drawback on smoking and manufactured tobacco and snuff in unbroken packages. The next session could correct the error through supplemental legislation.
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Senate
Congress
Wolsey and Aberdeen water plans dominate South Dakota meeting
Residents fill Aberdeen to push a county levy for bonds to develop artesian wells and irrigation. A state commission will coordinate with other tribes to address Dakota needs while officials debate tax equalization and the use of government machinery for local projects.
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