Vendetta Ends in Fort Bend County Bloodshed
A detailed account recalls the 1888 and 1891 Vendetta between Jaybirds and Woodpeckers in Fort Bend County, noting William Caldwell's execution in Houston for Dr. J. M. Shamblen’s murder and the broader killings that followed, including Joe White’s later case in Helena Arkansas and related frontier justice events. It also describes a shipboard fire near Bridgeport where passengers escaped unharmed after swift crew action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Caldwell
Houston
Texas
Fort Bend
Caldwell
J. M. Shamblen
Phix
Dr. Shamblen
Jaybird
Vas
Fort Bend County
Shain ‘Blen
Richmond
Saloon Brawl in Elizabet h NJ Ends In Concussion
Newspaper report details a family quarrel at James Liddy’s saloon in Elizabet h New Jersey. A fight among McAdams Liddy John Liddy and James Finlan left McAdams concussed. Liddy and Winlinn surrendered to police after the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flonda
James Liddy
Elizabeth
N.J
Wm. N. McAdams
Liddy
McAdams
Jimmy Liddy
John Liddy
James Finlan
Fonda
Jim Liddy
Winlnn
Eleven Stories Fatal Fall At Masonic Temple Worksite
Iron worker Jacob Morcha fell from the eleventh floor stringer at the Masonic temple construction site on State and Randolph in Chicago. He died soon after in an ambulance. his legs and right arm were broken and his chest crushed. The accident occurred during afternoon work on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Let
Jacob Morcha
Masonic Temple
State
Randolph Siresta
Chicago
Robber shoots man on eastbound train at Waynestoro
An armed robbery on an eastbound Chesapeake 4 Ohio sleeper between Waynestoro and Basie City left Mr. Connell of Portsmouth Ohio critically wounded. The robber fled after demanding money as Connell defended himself. Also, attorney D Mayta, held in Pittsburg central station, confessed to stealing a watch and chain sent to Mrs. Jose Lamb of St. Louis who recovered it. Mayta, a light mulatto, was a Republican delegate in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bridgeport
Wonton
Chagapeake
Ohio
Waynestoro
Basie City
Conwell
Portsmouth
Connell
Mr. Connell
Mt Charlottesville
Reltorney D
Mayta
Central
Pittsburg
Joale Lamb
St. Louis
Ahe
May Han
Authnonadus
Turkey
Aix
Aud
Sarah M. Black
Seneca
Jani
Woodbury
Veterans Parade Honors Grand Army Roots Clash of Washington Lincoln
The Grand Army of the Republic marks its twenty-fifth encampment with a grand parade through the city. Veterans from Illinois Wisconsin Ohio Connecticut Massachusetts Maine and many states march past arches and review stands amid stirring bands and patriotic imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Maine
Texas
Pennsylvania
Washington
A. R
Lectures by Mrs Edmund Rundell Draw Newport Ladies
A review of Warteat Studies notes two thirds of noted Bellevue figures attend the Alustrated American lecture series in Newport. Mrs Edmund Rundell hosts gatherings on Kay Street where guests enjoy tea and discussion while Madame Russell offers sharp critiques about fashion and conduct in refined rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Avenue
Newport
Anya
Edmund Rawsell
Dulaartein Bilke
Mra
Edmund Rundell
Kay Street
Prate Ty
Aspade
Poliah
Good Luck Baking Powder Promises Perfect Results
Dr Price s Cream Baking Powder marketed as Good Luck Baking Powder touts constant strength and purity with chemist tested ingredients. It claims independence from ammonia or alum blends and guarantees uniform performance in breads biscuits pastries and cakes that stay moist and sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Origin of corn myth in Jodnin tale of discovery
Fragment from a 19th century mythic account recounts corn’s origins with the Iroquois or related tribes. It describes a spiritual wrestle with a green plumed youth, a buried offering, and the birth of maize as the sacred grain named Mondamin or corn, shared with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James River
Virginia
Schoolcraft
Ing Bower
Dome
Sean
Stig Mondamin
Mystery of Grand Falls of Labrador draws explorers
Henry G. Heyant and Professor Keniston plan an expedition from St John’s to Labrador to verify reports of a colossal waterfall twice as large as Yosemite, with a river depth of 4000 yards and a massive volume. Past attempts by Hindle Holmes and Maclear are noted. Bryant hopes to reach the falls via Northwest and Battle Harbor, aiming to return by October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Lins
Grand Malla
Tatrador
Geaml
Hamilton River
Philadelphia Record
Henry G. Heyant
Philadelphia Bv
Trof
Kenjinton
Georetown University
St. Johna
Newfoundlied
Hudaon Bay Company
Maclear
Interial
Kennedy
Labeador
Chey
Uline
Ives
Chempelven
Yosemite Valley
Labrador
Levbrador
Maclean
Hindle F. Holme
Oxford University
Brant Haw
New York
Bi. Joln's
Battle Harbor
Belle Tule
Hudson Bay Company
Hamilton Inlet
Grand River
Keniston
Bryant
Beyant
Philadelphia
Bryah
Prince College
Noted ambitions and a Glendale murder cast long shadow
The article describes a scientist's solitary travel abroad and his aim to map Labrador. It also reports a new murder on Long Island, near Glendale, where a young woman was found strangled with five neck abrasions and four fingernail marks, clueing Delfig in a grim case yet unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Lou Istani
Long Island
Glendale
Lope Island
Delfig
Angers
Fragments Describe Unclear Historical Event or Persons
The readable text lists scattered names, places, and odd phrases, mentioning Macalester College, Chicago, and St. Paul, with references to a mayor, beaver return, and Carved ivory pieces. The passage appears as garbled OCR with numerous nonsensical terms and broken sentences across various locales and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Beaver
Wsconal
Benik Vawell
St. Paul
Wiliam Sehnus
New York
Columbus
Ferdinand and Isabella
Fiding Morisagli ak Teton The tat wok
A noisy, garbled note reports names and events around a local figure. It mentions Fiding Morisagli and Goon Hindang with unclear actions and a reference to a bill and a court or meeting. The wording is fragmentary and lacks verifiable details.
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Minglag Beda
M Arkanaas Ayengba
Maurder
Jeam White
Helena
Ark
White
Harry Young
Nathan Carter
Prince Malloy
Téland 6
Helens
Malloy
of Malloy
Henry Ogden
Franklin Street
Monmouth Beach
Monmouth
Sandy Hook
Itia
Elmirty
New Haven
P.mitnat
Detroit A
Vettrans
Washinton
Lincoln
Net
Woodward
Adams
Veaxey
Campus Martius
Woodward Ayenus
Hlinois
Grant
Logan
Prairie State
B.D. Stephepenn
Horace S. Clack
The
Royal
Post
Pavey
Ul. Sexton
Col. Cochrane
Mlingis
Tech
Henrath
Wisconsin
Yi Abe
Win
Badger
Ling
Wisconsin Woods
Minda
Ami
Madison
Abe
Ue Wisconsin
Lucls Fairchild
Vaet Army UF Prstitar
A.M. Ware
Mr. Mural
Manning Force
A. Ly. Conger
PB. J. Dowling
C. H. Breeman
Adjt
W. W. Bennett
A. R. Ponfield
William van Keures
Connecticut
Massiechusetts
Nw Jersey
Ale Ry Mulliken. Com
HH. N. Stevens
Charles Burrows
Samuel L. Miller
George 14. Boal
Vamstaat Huhris
Nebkou
W. H. J. Barnin
St. H. Warbell
I. B. Huw
Vermont
W. 14
Morewin
A.D. Woodward
Hoty
Department of the Potomac
Janway M. Pipes
Whsie
Maryland
Thouland
Cold
CG. Hill
Nebraska
Alwiye
Paul Vandervoort
Michigan
Eaton
Noyes
Rpi
Thia
Warteat Studies
Elvie Eipelin
MyDonmait
Miabonwen
Bunion
Chile
Job Epport
Lie
SuTtiik
Kilsed
Dany
Thay
Blairville
Plaeca
Smithson
Lilly
Sage
Bage
Baye
World Dispensary Monlea
Avery
Higa
Ralain
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Minnesota
Tyiboral Torma
Pent & Co
Metagera
Mint
Charles Hoover
Uniontown
Senis
Watertown
Martin College
Selina
Ran
Coste
EXTON
Wali
Cuneura
Reiniity
Bovonta
Dellewey
Borane
S.and
Canada
Hervid Kayes
Leoevyeael Fence Wine
Yusur Fovien Poate
Tance Lee
Fuerte Inteliity
Mall
Hoan
Beto Moat
Ickhe
Carters
Tite Iver
Garter Mediciy
Lenox
Swift
Jo. Lyles
Sorento
Ill
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Portland
Oregon
Great Western Railway
Teal
Howe
Ata Orien Ane
Eroyih Ta Sommanion
Frank Clverd
Saeerat
Angae
OB. Harter Medicine Co
St. Louie
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