End of a Desperado Fiend slain in Tipton Ga shootout
Aaron Lampp a notorious desperado claimed to have killed thirteen men before meeting his end in Tipton Georgia He argued with Jake Young and tried to shoot him Young's return fire shattered Lampp s gun and a fatal shot struck Lampp during a brief pursuit Lampp boasted of fourteen victims and had a long history with gangs and crime spanning multiple states The inquest cleared Young as the slayer in this third killing within a year
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Aaron Lampp
Tipton
Jacob Young
Lampp
Young
White
Jake Young
Lampy
Brooks County
Columbus
John Lawrence
Waklux
Leesburz
Flo
Georgia
Valdosta
Richest Unmarried Lady in the Country Miss Garrett
Miss Mary Elizabeth Garrett of Baltimore is described as the wealthiest unmarried woman in the United States. Her father John W. Garrett’s estate is estimated between 15 and 50 million dollars, with her one third share including Monument and Cathedral streets holdings, Monte Bello, Garrett cottage at Derr Park, and a third of the personal estate, surpassing prior leader Miss Wellf of New York.
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Mary Elizabeth Garrett
John W. Garrett
Baltimore
Miss Garrett
Monument
Cathedral Streets
Montebello
Mr. Garrett
Garrett Cottage
Derr Park
Miss Wellf
New York
America
Miss Woltz
Dying Sayings of Martyrs From Early Reform Era
A collection of martyrdom quotes recounts Huss, Jerome, Lambert, Wishart, Saunders, Ferrar, Bradford, Latimer, Midley, Philpot, Crammer and Polycarp. The text reflects steadfast faith, fearless declarations, and resolve facing torture and death, underscoring the belief that Christ strengthens believers to endure.
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Huss
Jesus Christ
Jerome
Prague
Robert Ferrar
John Bradford
John Leaf
Latimer
Riley
England
Midley
Smith
John Philpot
Smithwell
Smithfield
Archbishop Crammer
Tinatua
Shlooper
Herod
Nicetes
Polycarp
Cesar
Made Mad by Misfortune Tragedy at Erie Bank Scene
A Philadelphia Times special details a Erie County Savings Bank collapse aftermath. George Schreck family of Myrtle street faced ruin and hysteria, four children and two adults malnourished while plotting a crucifixion-like death. Neighbors intervened as officers prevented a planned mock execution and the family awaits lunacy commission ruling.
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Erie
Philadelphia Times
George Schreck
John Flick
Erie County Savings Bank
Schreck
Myrtle Street
Dudenheffer
Metz
Christ
Flick
Herod
Germer
Galbraith
Factories Closed by Drouth Hit Local Workers
Perensrres, Wa Oct 5 The cotton factories in this city and nearby shut down due to a long drought causing water scarcity. Over seven hundred men women and children lose work and many face want. A benefit performance of Pinafore at the Academy of Music next Friday will aid the affected operatives.
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Drouth
Perensrres
Academy of Music
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promoted for Child Health
A historic warning advises parents to keep air, milk, and sleep as essentials for child health and to have Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup on hand for croup as a common remedy. The guidance reflects period health practices and household remedies.
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Dr. Bull's
Forest fires threaten timber near Norfolk in drought
A protracted drought sparks fires in Dis mal Swamp near Norfolk Virginia causing smoke and burning foliage. Timber and cord wood losses are expected as authorities assess the damage.
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Norfolk
A. F. Richards
Clarkeburg
W. Va
Weekly Telegraph
A. C. Osborne
Oliver Brothers & Phillips’ Iron Mills
Pittsburg
Binghempisa
N. Y
Geo. Turner
Ernest Gibson
Jamie Livingston
J. Frank Hatton
John Goodwin
Diehl & Johnson
Cincinnati
Christian Weber
Newport
James Edgar
Wm. Hall
Cameron
France
Italy
Rome
St. Paul
Dedication at Gettysburg Reunion of Cavalry Units
A reunion of the Se cond Cavalry Division and Custer's Brigade of the Third Division Army of the Potomac is planned at Gettysburg on October 15, 1884 to dedicate a shaft on the cavalry field right flank dated July 8, 1863. All members urged to attend. A Carlisle to Gettysburg branch railroad now completed provides access via the Pennsylvania Railroad Cumberland Valley route. For transport rates contact Wm. E. Miller, Carlisle, Pa. Gen. John B. McIntosh chairs the executive committee. Wm. E. Miller serves as local committee chair.
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Gettysburg
Custer
Army of the Potomac
Carlisle
Theennsylvania
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Ohe
Wm. E. Miller
Penna
John B. McIntosh
A Good Example to Young Men
Obituary tribute to John W. Garrett longtime Baltimore and Ohio railroad executive praised for integrity and strong leadership. Notes his imprint on the company’s sound finances and a model life for youth. An unrelated retail note advertises Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy with a nasal injector free with each bottle.
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John W. Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Garrett
Williamesn & Co
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