The Bald Knobber Rise and Fall in Missouri History
A sweeping account traces the Bald Knobber gang from their early recruitment in Christian County to the Green Eden affair that toppled the group. It describes their brutal rituals, the capture and execution of four members, and the lasting impact on local communities, including families split by tragedy and the ouster of leaders.
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Bill Walker
Tohon
Dave Walker
John Matthews
Ciuhmen
Tinton Treasay
Matthews
Christian County
di Ands
Donce Ut
Frank
Jubal Taylor
Iackenson
Forsythe
Taney Country
Law and Order League
Nat Kmner
Ozark
Edens
Eden
Prevent
Wo Eden
Charles Green
Christien County
Springfeld
John
Wiley
Multiple World News Bits From The Atlantic Coast And West
A collage of terse items reports shipping trials, miner fatalities, court sentences, and athletic results. Highlights include Charleston and Savannah engine tests, a defended claim about Japanese ship speeds, a Pa coal mine accident with ten killed, and Delaware secretary of state John P. Saulsbury’s death. Also noted are boxing results, a Kentucky Derby favorite Spokane, and updates on baseball contracts and league shifts.
Danish Envoy Controversy Delays Recognition and Ship Plans
Inland reports describe Denmark delaying recognition of a envoy nominee amid political opposition. Copenhagen’s stance follows illness and a push to appoint a new representative, while American officials cite unclear motives and seek guidance on the matter.
Railroads Power Struggles and Legal Turmoil Across States
Fragmented items describe a broad range of events from a Florida court case over railroad power to municipal incidents. Reports include a Florida court settlement related to railroad power disputes, a fatal street accident in Philadelphia involving multiple officers and horse casualties, bankruptcies and fraud allegations in Chicago, severe spring storms damaging orchards and crops, New York suicides, national bicycle meet preparations, and diplomatic outcomes from the Samoan conference.
News From Abroad Parnell and Edinburgh
A jumble of foreign items reports Parnell’s supporters in Edinburgh urging acceptance of the Dreedom in the Galont area, with mentions of missteps, resignations, and a potential firing of local officials. The piece notes public unrest, university plans, and political maneuvering affecting towns and counties. A later note covers a London fire chief seeking funding, plus church and university developments, ending with a bank robbery in Missouri.
Appointment carries various 19th century federal posts
The document lists cabinet and federal posts, naming Matthews of Illinois as first comptroller of the treasury, Loveland of New York as pension agent in New York City, and Smit h to supervise public building repairs, with other official notices including a torpedo defense posture along the Atlantic coast and remarks on the Democratic state convention.
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Spokane
Hindeocraft
Bootmaker
Proctor Knott Serges
Proster Knott Ecood
Once Agen
Handoverati
Cassius
Sportsman
Outbound
Ben Ab
Mechanics’ Pavilion
San Francisco
Toney
Hearn
Fanik Tr
Tom Howarth
Taylor
Hari
Guerre Hiriait
Crozier
Brosder
Vint
Alcert
Mi Mergas
F. Dav Ejiwerds
Campana
Fink
Brown
Louisville
Ascian Four Hundred Delars
Sylvania
Chicagos
Anson
Wat Hiing
Almall
Epcend
Vasey
Cincinnati
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Bilusman
Muwarkee
Denve
Tim Keefe
New York
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Sevan
Piadslphia
Harry Wright
Philadelpie
Arrwally
Ar Matthews
Ilinsis
the Treasury
UT. Dathen
Frank C. Loveland
New Yerk City
Frans Sigel
Samus ©, Wight
Nevada
Carson City
Nev
J. SN. Pattisen
Pennsylvania
Merctary of the Treasury
Holnes
United States
Iowa
Atlantic
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Wao Vourt
Livi
Ditrict
Tremarer
Stepher & Néarp
Tate
Isos Ans
Taniewer
Peeuace
ChiLram
Haden
Wassington
Boston Journal
Chaien
Fisk
Uist
Iain Eatsman
Agasaz
Boston
Frotessur Aghssz
P. Curhs
Lave
Glenwood Sprepe Covlo
Fiear
Colorado
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City Hotel
Frederick
Miller & Co
P. H Prfer
Cumberland
Baltimore Vein
George's Creek
W. B. Shriner
Midler & CO
E. Patrick St
Water Street
Ed Eldridge
W. Patrick St
Frederick, MD
E. J. Eldridge
OEHM
Acme Hall
America
Bever
Tatlo
Baltimore Street
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Carpetis
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Wairk. Mo
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New York City
Department of Public Works
Tammeny
Mastin J. Reese
Moreland
Presbyterian Church
Lewis Hawks
Cheato and Aton
Robert
Rocgrorp
Schweinforth
Heaven
Pie Maning Fonruad
Damasu Dope
Terry Vas Berg
Astalen Bosse
Artsversal Witen
Shane
Uhear
Ify
Charleston
Acalava Bannana
Cal
Charlestos
Charkeston
Croker Tacohite
Kunselina Tralin
Yedde Barber
Eles
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Charkston
Japa Tewer
Mucking
Charkston Lab
Louis Jin Pugilst
Harry Uniah
Falls
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Howel Anusk
Oppone
Lis Corner
Porrsville
Ram
Middleport
Michael Boyle
Hugh Carlin
Pairie RicDonald
George Bendel
John Potrovitch
State's
York
Henry Hardie
J. Fitznatr
Worth Street
Helifax
John P. Saulsbury
Dover
Del
Delaware
United State
Eli Saulsoury
Wasuisetoy
Mar
Orlando
Fla
W. Harner
Sporting
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Exander
Kesien
Wasttineres
Enanwang Sonra
Itivakelont Droghan
Tiever
Pease Ogua
Ada Dee
Iynthe
Copenhagen
Esander
Endl Dreer
Chicago
Sais
Enander
AlwuUt
Denmark
Saval Boars
Taos
Wasrisevox
Mar Uthu
Board of Aval
Veeseb
England
Continent
Yorktown
Bowe
Engin
Meire Power
Tenghire Power
Uwe
Tonx, Alay
Leas
T Circus
Wasanaetoy
Joan M. Bainbridge
Ferepaugh
Bainbridge
Findlay, O
Finday
Plorkla Commisssdon
Pawer
Tarbanassen
Fiornla
Fainead
Courpeany
Crete
Aston
Hera
Germano
Vata Swat Pelos
Weber
Vege
May
Carroll
Tanne River Agency
Montana
Mortel
Pateul
Svand Street
Broad Street
Lehizh Avende
Norristown
Shire Teenth
CummberLink Street
Hoegoes
Burt Anternally
Thomas Masee
Bert
Samuel Gatou
Speen Grover Henry Whitcom
Ceapel
Wieg
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Ostea
Browyer
A. Goodiieh
Julius Schwerzer
Charlie Kinsman
Mors Bernstein
John Wilhelm
Wen
Cwicaco
Elow Keneland
Trince
Burmangha John
Ruapp
Usinka
Srotch-Irich
Coronusmoner
Cumis
Taaner de Averdam Andress
Brriio
Portsuocth
Wallis Sand Rye
Straw Pont
Uebonaid
Lis Seaport
Parnell
Edinburgh
Seaman
Mis Stones
Wartea
Farnell
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Falinhargte
Mir
Universits Extension
Eldrens
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Lins
Bre
Shaw
London Tire Department
County Council
Church of Eoghan
Lovies
Church of England
Just
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England and Wales
Sean
Shank
St. Lets
Frassa McDonald's Bank
Forest City
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