Absurd canal talk and theatre notes from New York
New York reports on canal politics with Samuel C Thompson denying opposition to the Panama route and favoring the Isthmus plan. The page also runs a flood of theatre news from New York and Brooklyn, including new opera leases and star performances.
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Deseret Telegraph
Joserton
New York
Times
Samuel C. Thompson
Panama
Nicaragua
Galaz
Mark W
New Yoak
Panama Railroad Company
Aspiwall
Biron de Lerseps
Russia and India Dispatches From the Afghan Theater
A Persian and British dispatch summarize turmoil in Afghanistan with updates on Gen. Roberts and the relief of taxes as the British and Indian troops reposition. Reports from Bombay note shifting plans and troop movements near Jagdalak and Cabul, with emphasis on securing positions and aid efforts for famine relief.
Royal Confidences Reveal Love and Politics Across Courts
The speaker recalls a long romance with Mercedes and explains his past choices, amid royal and public opposition. He discusses grief after loss, his later life, and his engagement to Archduchess Christine, praising her frank character and shared resilience between Vienna and Madrid.
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Thad
Jina Leen
Phillip II
Mereeda
Christine
Jusyra
Pam
Madrid
Vienna
Wart removal by corn charm shocks Brunswick readers
A Laberty County healer in Brunswick Georgia claims to cure warts by rubbing each wart with an equal number of corn grains. A man with thirty eight warts reportedly loses them after seven to eight days, with the grains kept as proof. The tale rests on a single witness.
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Brunawick
Laberty County
Federal judge frees man over alleged slavery case mishandled
U S Circuit Judge Hammond discharged J B Birmingham of Lauderdale County Tennessee after quashing an indictment for unlawfully holding two colored girls in slavery. He ruled U S law against kidnapping for forced servitude did not apply to acts within the country as slavery had been abolished, and the defendant was discharged.
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Bexsinetos
K. H
Seymour G. Stone
Stones
Stone
Charles Adame
Denver
Ile
Thes ’Commission
Fort Leavenworth
Aml
Pearenwortt
Drie Mins
Military Commission Aa
Match
Hatch
Santis Fe
Fort Nussell
Adams
Mae
SPRS
Oy — Haagen
Hammond
U. S. Circuit Court
Éaze
Birmingham
Lauderdale County
Tenn
United States Grand Jury
Act of Congress
G Uyery
Wang & Co Druggists Extend Seasonal Greeting
Wang and Co druggists at South C and Main extend a greeting to their old patrons. The brief note expresses appreciation and goodwill for continued support.
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Wang & Co
Gece
Described Horses Missing Near Beaver Creek in Utah
Two branded horses last seen at Beaver Creek head. A corre horee with a left hip brand and wart over an eye has a bell. A sorrel mare bears a left shoulder circle brand and various marks. Gipson A Hecks, Nylon Pity, Utah offers a reward for delivery or information.
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Beaver Creek
Gipson A Hecks
Utah
Chicago Weekly Newsia Promises Free Access for All Readers
A faulty advertisement text claims the Chicago weekly offers free access to all subscribers. It reads as a generic promo with garbled wording and unclear dates or terms.
Inventors' Agency Jewelry Offer Advertised in Chicago Press
A dubious circular promotes a special offer from the Inventors' Agency at 116 Washington Street Chicago. It touts four $600 jewelry orders with a chance to receive one of several gold and watch prizes for about $6.50, plus additional gifts or connections to other firms. The text cites The Sentinel and The American Stockman endorsing or commenting on the promotion.
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Wasnixatox
Tadnéy
Congress
Andea Silvers
Treasury
Tevagere Soc
Ste Cer Sene
Amansene
Seacenngueses
Onyx
Eloeva
Dia- Badia
Tintlan
Ccc
Ladica
Mlatoyea
Ceuta
Custer
Senaan
Aitteh
Paris
Hallyaining
Upg Casa Ganora
Rey Pan
Casa Genova
France
Catan
Chicago
Chisigo
Inventors’ Agency
Washington Street
Agrea
Sentinel
Coicago Express
Iavoujora
Cigar
Washington Streck Chiezga
Sky Press
American Stockman
Blomgren Bros
Clark
Miler, Wagnar & Aublenstock
Lark Street
New Fork
EOC
Consumption Cured Claim Card
An elderly physician, long retired from practice, promotes a vegetable remedy said to cure Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and various throat lung issues, with nervous debility. He offers free sample and full usage directions by mail to Rochester New York readers who request the paper.
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Tactice
Frea
Powers Bilock
Rochester
Kaiser German Elixir Promoted for Consumption Scam
A dated warning condemns a fake German Elixir claimed to cure consumption and lung diseases. The ad touts a supposed Prussian coat of arms and Dr Kaiser signature, urging buyers to seek samples from drug stores and wholesale agents while noting dangerous, ineffective contents harming children.
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Vallejo
Dixon
Beaver
Utah
Guack Medicine Res
Dr. Kaiser
Argo
Citas
Laxcuxy & Ry Wholesale Drugalsta
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Genio C. Scott
Brame
Strokesel
Booth
LE. Abbey
Euwin Booth
John Elisher
Maurice Dengremont
Europe
Wallack
John Gilbert
John McCullough
Cincinnati
Max Strakosch
New Orleans
la Comique
America
Grang
Brooklyn Theatre
Niblo’s
Dignor Majors
Union Square
Boston
March Istile
Agnes Booth
Bartey Campbeil
Augustin Daly
Ilelen Blythe
Chae. R. Thomas
Grace
Brooklyn
Denman Thompson
Gaiety Theatre
Joaquin Miller Ig
Eami Abbott
Maverly’s
Paul and
Virginia
Emma Abbot
Adelaide Neilson
MoaVickers
Dickie Lingard
Hoo
Queen’s
Hamlin's
the Florences
Mel Vickers
Joe Murphy
al. Loduski Young
California
Hooley's
Hice
Hooty's
Revels
Robert Ala Wade
Namlin’s
Olympic Variety
Nicaragua Canal
Johnson
Ciseisxats
New Yorke
Frederick St. Werner
Long Inland City
Max Hesse
Zere
Igndoei
Hacker
Start and Seft Money Coalition
DulleDec
Livick
Chas. Ruth
Lewis Lynch, Jr
Belford
Wasmixcton
Colorado
Utah Territory
Tai
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Inbayeya
Congresa
Toyo
Conger
W. U
Ania
Ita
Gazelle de
Petersburg
Nussia
Genery Raata
Avagniniya Scrobaneliy
Ithas Tichbornes
Egypt
Rothschilds
Crotabis
Loxpoy
Bombay
Porty Peizerau
Bright
Jellabad
Peshawar
Hoberts
Charitable Aristocrata
London
Duchess of Marlborough
Ireland
Mae Adinisteria
Moscow
Dolgorouki
Ottawa
Earl of Carndvan
Dee
St. Petersburg
Engineesa
Winter
Silesia
Gillproedd
Jagdalak
Candahar
Urum Valley
Asalat
Laxpox
Gen
India
Geo. Gough
Cabul
Brigide
Gtafcom
Ganda
Musky
Ego Baly
Absh Lipress
Perensnyna
Cannes
Russia
Vermont
Texas
Rea Alfonso
A. Relic
Wade & Co
Shiloi
J. W. McNutt & Co
Marsh
Dewetry
Nega
Fiat
Ibia
Jane
Judy
Abe
Sefure Orderloz
Childe
Grocery Department
Wm. Resor & Co
G. F. Filley & Co
Rathbone, Sard & Co. Co
Tist
Chaver Oak
Ra Lene
Joan C. Coteen
Salt Lake City
Waltz & Co
Weber Co
Nusisiess
Siryetty
Honsrahis
Budineas
Rivkad
Cale
Inspect
H. C. Wardleigh
Ald
Main Street
Ogden
Sidney Stevens
Ocden City
North Ogden
Ogden City
North Gill
Aly Meda
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