Sullivan Wins Heavyweight Fight in New Orleans Ring debut
The Sullivan Ryan bout in Mississippi City ends with Sullivan defeating Ryan in nine rounds. Ryan suffers severe facial injuries and abdominal rupture, while Sullivan remains largely unscathed. Backers lose money. the event draws wide attention and medical attention follows.
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Sullivan
Boston
Ryan
Troy
N. Y
America
New Orleans
Mississippi City
North
West
Barnes’ Hotel
Tom Kelly
Johnny Roach
Sun
National Republican Owner Sells Interest to W A Patton
Gen Thomas J Brady a principal owner of the National Republican of Washington city has disposed of his interest to W A Patton of New York. Other short items report a man’s death after drinking whiskey thinking it a cure for smallpox, a counterfeit silver dollar found in Chicago, a Sabbath observance conference in Pittsburg, a new guano island discovery near Lobos in the Gulf of California, and surgeons removing a 112 pound tumor from a Philadelphia woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Brady
National Republican
Washington City
W. A. Patton
New York
Chicago
Illinois
Baldwin Sentenced for Bank Cashier Crime
The defaulting cashier of Mechanics National Bank of Newark New Jersey has been sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty. MURDER MOST FOUL Carroll brothers in Minnesota killed Titus Hoyt with pitchforks in a disputed farmer family feud. LYNCHED William Steele hanged by residents near Loganport Indiana after assaulting Mrs. Buell. ACCESSORIES Nellie King and Blanche Dem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kosters
Oscar Urnmmer
Omaha
Mechanics National Bank of
Newark
N.J
Robert
John Carroll
Winans
Minnesota
Titus Hoyt
Carrolls
William Steele
Buell
Loganport
Ind
Nellie King
Blanche
Dem
Protests and Appointments Highlight Global News Briefs
In brief items a sultan seeks improved farming tools in America while Bradlaugh withdraws sworn oath in the British House of Commons. The Japanese minister of justice may gain staff role, and Golos of St Petersburg faces a first warning. Gladstone plans new rules to speed business, Jewish refugees flee Russia, and Canada mourns Garfeld’s assassination as Herzegovina proclaims a provincial government amid revolt with sixty blocks destroyed.
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Gladstone
House of Commons
Russia
United States
Lorne
Garfeld
Adene
Herzegovina
New Jersey Applejack Cited By Sussex County Correspondent
A New Jersey correspondent warns about applejack from Sussex County. The piece describes how a small drink affects an unaccustomed drinker within ten seconds, reddening the face and producing intense visions. It notes potential political and moral temptations from the liquor and warns of lingering aftereffects for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Sussex County
Wilde’s Aesthetic Apostle Rumor Sparks Debate
Rumors circulate that Oscar Wilde’s influence on modern aesthetics is shaping current cultural debates. Critics and admirers weigh whether his ideas still resonate or appear outdated in contemporary art and literature discussions.
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Oscar Wilde
Over-Study in Schools Prominent Toronto Doctor Warns
The Toronto Globe reports Dr. Aikens, a leading Toronto physician, on over-study in public schools. He ties excessive study to hysteria in girls, nervous debility in both sexes, and a rise in drunkenness and short life in youth. He urges lighter hours, less homework, and natural development for better long term health and usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Globe
Aikens
Adverse Trade Balance and England’s Wealth Debate
The article argues that Britain runs a persistent trade deficit yet remains prosperous. It notes England’s imports exceed exports by about 8 billion over thirty years, funded not by coin but by profits from the carrying trade and interest on securities. It explains the true value of trade lies beyond visible exports and imports.
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England
United States
Kueland
The Man Was Warned
A Col. Blank from Michigan learns he has been warned out of Arkansas in postwar tensions. He confronts Patterson, demands the man’s scalp to prove his loyalty and stay, while the old woodsman teases him about home and climate before the colonel remains in Arkansas.
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Detroit
Patterson
Eatcher
Arkansas
Calker
Michigan
Kernel
Burnel
Mexico
Groid
Dr Guysatt Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla Remedy
A praise-filled notice touts Dr Guysatt’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a universal health cure. It claims to aid digestion nerves energy and blood quality and notes strong local demand from druggists and physicians familiar with the ingredients.
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Guysatt
Teach Children to Read Manuscript Writing Early
The essay argues children should spend time six months learning to read manuscript writing. It claims reading manuscript eases lifelong literacy, reduces fatigue, and prevents aversion to long handwritings. It notes legibility’s value and the need to teach children to read handwriting before correspondence becomes common.
Covington man praises Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla cure
Mr BE B Roland of Covington Kentucky reports severe ills including pimples boils wounds digestive trouble back and kidney pain. A friend recommended Dr Guysett s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla and he says the remedy restored his health and he cannot praise it enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. B. Roland
Covington
Sailor Observes Tide at Church Door During Wedding
An old sailor was seen lingering near a church door as a marriage took place. He explained his habit of watching the tide go out, a quirk noted by Cincinnati Saturday Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Immigrant Inspection Bill Moves in New York Port
The immigration commissioners at New York seek state authority to contract with steamship lines for immigrant inspection at one dollar per person. A Albany trip is planned to push the bill, aiming to raise about 350000 a year for Castle Garden's sick and sanitation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaba Commercial Recorder
Commissioners of Immigration
Port of
New York
Onc
Thead Mc.ey
Albany
Castle Garden
Medical pamphlet notice from Buffalo distributor
Fragmented OCR mentions Worrp s Dispensa ay MEDICAL Association in Buffalo and a pamphlet mailed with two stamps. It notes a small boy began stamped out at Lincoln and references an editorial dyspeptic or constipated condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispensaay Medical Association
Buffalo
Lincoln
Insurance claim acknowledgments from Nebraskahorse and cattle insurers
In a series of dated 1881 to 1882 notices from Nebraska farmers and ranchers, claims filed with Western Horse and Cattle Insurance Co and Western Norse and Cattle Ins Co are acknowledged. Losses cited include horses and a mule due to pink eye and accident, with amounts of 50 to 120 dollars and confirmations from agents Christ Rathmann John Zimmruan Hans Boog Hans Bock Oswald Miller and others, all sworn before local notaries.
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Papillion
Neb
Western Horse and Cattle Insurance Company
Omaha
John Zimm Ruan
Joan Lotus
A. D
James W. Thverson
Norse and Cattle Ins. Co
Hans Boog
E. Burmester
Douglas Co
Hans Bock
Bormess
Omaha in 1882 grows from prairie to city with water works
Correspondent notes Omaha's transformation over five years from squatty stores to brick buildings, new hotels, factories, rail side tracks, river industry, and booming population. He highlights the Bee newspaper's marketing and influence, water system quality, Boya’s Opera House, and strong civic development amid rapid expansion.
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Crete Standard
Obaha
Nebraska
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Omaha
Plattemouth
Burlington Road
Union
Missouri
Bawk
Boya
New York
Missouri Valley
Bee
The
Ese Bupte Mney
Bed Ie
Chicago
North
Ye Seouis
Fee NuntasRear Mankas
Daily Bee
Ging Fmie
Aaron
Weekly Bee
Ceara
Nova
Ite Sateeribers
Aubacede
Watutsday
Mineeeeer
Seriber
Tony
Insurance claim acknowledged for horse loss in 1882
Osawa dated January 12 1882 certifies receipt of 125 dollars from the insurer for a gray horse insured with the company. The horse died January 6 1332 from lung and bowels inflammation, and 1883 claim payment is gratefully acknowledged. sworn before Cons. E Burarrester Notary Public in Douglas County Ned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osawa
Western Horse and Cattle Insurance Company
Omaha
Neb
Henry Sight
A. D
E. Burarrester
Douglas, Co
Claim for cattle loss settled in Dodge County Nebraska
J H Waren certifies receipt of $25 from an agent of Kerkow Bremers for a cow lost January 20, 1882 after calving. He thanks the recipient for prompt settlement. Sworn before County Clerk G C Kerkow January 23, 1882 in Fremount Nebraska.
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Dodge County
Western Horse and Cattle Insurance Company
Omaha
Kerkow & Bremers
Model Love Letter Wins Washington Republican Contest
Editor Ramsdell offered five dollars for the best wedding proposal letter. Gertrude Nelson claimed the prize with a quivering note praising the noble man and pledging gratitude, humility, and effort to deserve the offer of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsdell
Washington Republican
Gertrude Nelson
Drak Donato
Wisdom on confronting impossible odds and evils
A reflective line notes that human foresight cannot resolve all, and wisdom lies in choosing among evils when facing the impossible. It warns against overthinking and stresses practical acceptance of limited options.
Omaha Weekly Premium Offer Sets Record Goods Value
The Omaha Publishing Co offers the largest varied premium list this year with over forty thousand dollars in goods. Subscriptions prepaid for one year before March 1 receive premium valued from one collar to seven hundred dollars. Omaha, Nebraska.
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Toe Omawa Weekly Ber
Omaha Publishing Co
Sega
Omaha
Nebraska
Enthusiastic endorsement of St Jacobs Oil by Dr Speck
Dr J Speck of the Wilmington Every Evening praises St Jacobs Oil as a universal remedy. He reports quick sore throat relief after two applications and shares a case where a scarlet fever affected child's leg contracted tendons were restored to normal with several applications. He also cites toothache relief and recommends the oil for rheumatism.
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Wilmington
Del
Daily Republican
J. Speck
St. Jacobs
Speck
Pattler
Intemperance and hidden undertakings in a curious note
A fragment cites intemperance depriving prudence and leading to disorder. It mentions Providence hiding difficult undertakings for those who act, and makes a quirky aside about boiling hair in Lea tea darkener, noting some dislike darkened tea.
Birthday of Mrs Richings Bernard Marked by thirteen lore
In a fragment from a Nebraska press item the late Mrs Caroline Richings Bernard would have turned 46 in May and feared the number 13. She died on the 13th of a month and Christmastime dinner observations note thirteen guests. A Boston Post medical blurb touts Quolven and St Jacobs Oil for pain and blood poisons.
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Caroline Richings-Bernard
Boston Ladies and Gentlemen Fashion and Ads Digest
A jumble of notes and ads from a BostonTimes page includes poke bonnets for easy scoops, Allen’s Lung Balsam marketing, a quip about lecturing and sobriety, Wells Health Renewer ads, moral quiz from Albion NY, Lyon's Heel Stiffeners, and notes on brides’ trousseaux reflecting changing fashion trends.
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Boston Times
Allen
Boston
Wells
Druggista
Express
E.S. Wells
Jersey City
N. J
Lyon
Endorsement and advertisements in a midwest notice
A letter from E C Taylor praising Drs Dickerson and Stark at Kansas City Surgical Institute for curing a paralytic son. The page also advertises winter lawn manure free of seeds, a patent remedy Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Cassaya, Rough on Rats, and various druggist notices with scattered place names like Junction City Kansas Winlock Lewis County W T Omaha Nebraska.
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E. C. Taylor
Junction City
Kan
Winlock, Lewis Co
W. T
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Bobby
Suilivan
Rox
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Hammer
Gane
Hot Springs
Alice Burton
Treitselke’s
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Union National Bank
Dayer
Wm. Lawrence
Chas
Preston
Jack Morton
Jack Mullen
Brush
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Benton
Scott County
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J. F. Schooner
Davenport
Iowa
Missouri Pacific
Texas
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J. W.painter
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Coleman & Co
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Painter
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D. W. Vanderhoot
National Bank of St. Paul, Minn
Callght Inn
James Sweetman
Michigan Avenue
George Robinson
Haglish George
Mary Behan
Robinson
Mary
Andrew Oleson
Chestnut Street
Biware
Canada
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Sonora
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Gulf of California
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King
Philadelphia University
Baldwin
Bradlaugh
Bingham
Golos
St. Petersburg
Fta
R. V. Fierce
G.S. Waterman
Baltimore
Capital
Firemont
Dodge Co
Western Horse and Cattle Ins. Co
Frost
Oswald Miller
G. C. Kerrixon
Western Merecord Cattle Ing. Co
Mn Gus. G. Becnenr
Josepo Widnalm
Gus. G. Becner
Notary Public
Lostetter
Genoa Point
Pike
Norristown
George Washington
Philadelphia
George
Adam
L. E. Ransom
Lydia & Pickham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Bishop Clark
Rhode Island
Amas
Gcedarville, C
J. A. Hanenp
Nebraska City
Raghag
Ragbag
Pye
Boston Post
Qolven
Wright
Marion County
W.ein
Alen
Wa. C. Dioces
Bowling Green
Merepith
A. Graham ‘& Co
Zanesville
Ohio
Mathias Freeman
C.S. Martin
Jvakly
France
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Satan
C. Goodman
Payne
Orae
B. W. Payne
Corning
WiScOoncis
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Guite T
Life Tire and BR
Dun+ Bailey
Ee Lake
Sulars
U. Gniat
Norton
Smaki
Ross
Weising
Rack
Lydia E, Pirkuae
Lydia E. Pit Vegatagl
Ois Voeaay
Fey
Bacheilie
Boriveen
Lydia E. Pisian
Diet Lynn
Ft C'Carses
Hurcclet
Mary D
Panor
Ladine Starr
M.B
Anna L. Jer Lbatsevou
Othrey
John BR Inerr
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