Samoa disaster report and naval reaction summarized
Re count of the Samoa hurricane wrecks off Apia and the loss of ships including English and German vessels. Admiral Porter and Capt Belfridge comment on sudden peril from a south wind. President Harrison expresses sorrow and speaks on revising naval strength. Queen Victoria sends condolence via cable. Territorial news includes lumber rate cuts and anticipated transport competition triggering regional industry protests.
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Apolia
Belfridge
Admiral Porter
Nds
Cailiope
Apia
Sydney
Harrison
Congress
Queen Victoria
Uuton
Samoa
Department State
San Francisco
United States
Missouri
Chicago
Quincy
Alton
Missouri River
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Admirals Dispatch Confirms Losses in Pacific Squadron
An official dispatch confirms heavy losses after a storm at Apia, Samoa. The American squadron suffered 46 sailors and 5 officers dead, while German losses reached 96. Vandalia crew lists include officers Shoonmaker Riley Ford Sims Milford Wix ted Kow Pendang and ratings Callan Heap Johnson Kelleher Pontoll Will. 200 officers and men aboard. Trenton Wahdalia Nipsic Adler Eber suffered further casualties. Adler and Eber total 67, Nipsic 180 persons. Capt Cornelius Rey commanded Vandalia with service history noted.
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Himberly
Wasuington
Crry
St Apis
Fiamva Islands
Kamiberly
Calliope
Trenton
Wahdalia
Eber
Nipsic
Pay Riley
8Ford
John Sims
Milford
Henry Wixted
Ab Kow
Pendang
Techor
George Wi. Callan
Joshua Heap
Thomas Johnso Kelleher
Henry Pontoll
Willa
Vandalla
Hesels
Tha Adler
Cornelius Reymanding
Vandalia
Nebraska Senate Fences Off Farmers Alliance Speech
The Nebraska state senate in Omana endorses a resolution denying the Farmers Alliance the right to speak for state farmers. It asserts the alliance misrepresents economic conditions while highlighting wealth, livestock growth, improved farms, and farming prosperity across the state.
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Farmer’ Alliance
Omana
Neb
Nebrinsks
Sta
Funeral of John Jarday in London Attended by Great Throng
A large crowd attended the funeral in London for John Jarday, held near One Aub beside the rapidale estate. The procession included Gardiner and a general representative in ordinary to her majesty, with many distinguished attendees noted.
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John Bright
London
John Jarday
Ropidale
Gardiner
Pisjesty
Death of Avon Figure Marked by Unclear OCR Fragments
Unclear OCR text describes a death notice with scattered phrases and names. The readable portions mention a general and possible location details, but the fragmentary form leaves key facts ambiguous.
Senate Nomination Battle Draws Recounted Votes
The article describes Senate nomination maneuvers with lawmakers Bleak Call and others voting yes, while Cullen was absent and paired with a Republican. It notes administration influence on the outcome and mentions Halstead's rejection and possible McKinley replacement, with references to Payne and Foraker among others.
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Specmsord Cary
Apyi Senate
Beck
Blican
Ken Ingalls
Plumb
Dawes
Quay
Cullen
Aford
Stewart
Rans
Henry Iwa
Halstead
Boodler
Washington
Baynton
Wael Cor Commercial Gasette
Boutelle Haz
eSsetees
Ab Halstead
Foraker
McKisley
McKinley
George Chandler
Kansas
Ae- Seo
Unnamed World Championship Fight Ends In Disorder
An aborted world championship boxing match near Koutts, Indiana ends without a decisive winner after 23 apparent rounds. Weir pressures Murphy with repeated blows to the eye and body as the crowd jeers, a prison-like offer to stop the fight once looms, while fans call for a conclusive finish.
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Koutts
Ind
Chicago & Atlantic Road
Pinkerton
O’brien
Sa Ude
Billy Myers
Streator
Ed McEvoy
Bill Richards
Weir
Mike Daly
William Phil Boston
Murphy
Howat
Pagar Nice
Birmingham
Murpy'uappeeyan
Sindhe
McAvoy
Jose
Billy Savery
Mother’s Friend Said to Ease Labor and Save Lives
A claim positions the product as shortening labor and reducing danger to mother and child when used months before confinement. The note credits Wm. Clepdenin as the holder.
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Wm. Clepdenin
Dexter NY Resident Praises Van Wert’s Bal Sam
A Dexter New York resident testifies that after two months of severe coughing a bottle of Van Wert’s Balm relieved symptoms. The patient and spouse describe persistent illness and recovery after using the remedy, crediting the product and a local druggist Wim Clendenin for supplying it.
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Arrea Underwood
Dexter
Saya
van Wert
Wim
Clendenin
Castoria Recalls Across Generations
Slogan style note recalls Castoria brand used for infants children and mothers through generations. Mentions giving Castoria during illness and as children grew up and had their own kids. Historic reference framed as nostalgic product reminder.
Word of warning on Ivory soap counterfeits
A warning notes that many soaps mimic Ivory but lack its distinct qualities. It advises readers to demand Ivory soap and insist on getting the genuine product. Copyright 1886, by Frocter & Gaspble.
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Frocter & Gaspble
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Nesta J Hubbard, Jr
A M. Marsnall
Louise M Hubbard
Newton J Hubbard, Jr
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Steares
Sirah Jucinna Sheppary
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Normhfeld
Massachusetts
KB Brown
Davenport
Iowa
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