Bold 1781 Albany Rescue by Schuyler Family
In 1781 near New York, General Schuyler and his family fended off a raid by John Walter Meyory with Tories and Indians. The upstairs defense held, a daughter saved the infant from harm, and the attackers fled after the General rallied neighbors. The house still bears the marks of the assault.
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Ead
New York
G Schuyler
Sone Tin
Lise
Albany
John Walter Mey-ory
Schuyler
Keneral
Cuyler
Schuyler House
George Enes Throop
St. Nicholas
Japanese Sugar From Sorghum Dominates Exports
The article notes all sugar in Japan is sorghum derived, with 1878 exports reaching 71 million pounds. Sorghum is grown from cuttings, stalks buried in September, winter sprouts started, then planted in spring. It also cites Greece’s population at 2,067,000 and quotes Barnum vowing to stop lecturing.
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Japan
Greece
Nebraska Republican electors call for state convention 1883
The Republican electors of Nebraska are called to meet in Lincoln on September 26 1883 at 7 PM to nominate candidates for statewide offices including a supreme court justice two university regents and a vacancy. Delegates are apportioned by county votes and organized counties with each county counted. Proxies are limited to resident county voters and officers GEO W E Dorsey chairs the meeting with S B Coxison as secretary.
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Supreme Court
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Horace Tarbox
Grand Island
Freeport
Ill
Ida Shutt
Brownville
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Liberty
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Creighton College
Society of Jesuits
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Sarpy
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Clampit
Republican State Central Committee
Dakota
Geo. W. Post
Colorado
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Iowa
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Frelinghuysen
Feller
Ireland
Secretary of the Treasury
Customs
New York
Comptroller of the Treasury
United States
Teller
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Senator Conger
Washington, D. C
Ingalls
Army
Holabird
Saxton and
Prey
Republican Party
General Assembly
Nebraska items report floods and storms across the state
The village news notes a water spout near Minnechadoza and rises of over three feet at the Langlois residence, damage to bridges and fields, and loss of poultry. It also covers hail in a canyon, lightning strikes on two houses, and various local incidents and notices from Omaha to Papillion.
Suicides, liabilities and trials across nations
The ledger of crimes and trials extends from Cleveland where cashier Chas Q Goodwin’s body was found in the lake amid a $7,000 defalcation, to Tennessee where ex state treasurer Polk faces court scrutiny as he seeks to settle debts. Reports from Philadelphia Arkansas Ireland Egypt and Java describe trials, convicts, proclamations and looming famines shaping a troubled world.
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Chas. Q. Goodwin
Lake Shore Road
Cleveland
M. T. Polk
Tennessee
Nashville
Polk
Florida
Thomas O’connor
Allen
Isaac J. Hathaway
Philadelphia
Executive order reduces internal staffing on Monday
An executive order issued Monday directs reductions in internal staffing levels across departments. The order outlines specific positions targeted for cuts and set timelines for implementing the changes amid broader administrative reforms.
Ireland Seeks Better Future Through Technical Training
Lord lieutenant in Lim erick urged a technical training plan to improve farming and reclaim waste lands. He praised the land act and called for wide cooperation among classes for Ireland’s material progress. In France a murder attempt on Rev Wetchborne failed after a chisel attack on a Calais Paris train. The English clergyman’s wounds are critical and the attacker, also English, was captured after a struggle. Damietta reports 113 cholera deaths in 24 hours.
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Limerick
Ireland
France
Calais
Paris
Wetchborne
Amiens
Minnesota Republicans Nominate Gilfillan at St Paul Convention
The Minnesota Republican state convention convened in St Paul with C. D. Gilfillan named permanent chairman over J. S. Pillsbury by the Windemites. Governor Hubbard was renominated, and resolutions condemned anti Windom votes. The platform backs river harbor bills pensions, tax duties, and endorses President Arthur while urging a prohibition amendment.
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St. Paul
C. D. Gilfillan
Windom
Congress
C. A. Gilman
Arthur
Iowa
Sherman
Philadelphia
Wilson
Severe Wind and Storm Damage Across Nebraska Towns
A powerful storm struck Omaha area at 3 a.m. with wind and rain, toppling windmills, barns, and outbuildings. A high school under construction suffered about 2000 dollars in damage. B and M railroad cars were displaced, slight damage to a passenger train. In Loup City a cyclone like storm damaged a new barn, barber shop, and lumber yard structures with no serious injuries.
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Ilastinos
Loup City
Neb
James Landers
A. M. Bennet
Ford
W. C. Lupton
Murder Before Town Aftermath In O'Laughlin Case
A report from O'Neil City states Michael O'Laughlin was found dead Sunday morning four miles north of town with a bullet wound in the head. An earlier stock dispute led to a May 30 attempt to seize stock. O'Laughlin shot Id Gallagher, killing him. He surrendered to the sheriff. Jin bond set at 1000 dollars. Jerry Fitzgerald, a boy around sixteen, was arrested for O'Laughlin's murder.
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O'Neil
Michael O’laughlin
O’laughlin
Id. Gallagher
Cleveland
Jin
Gallagher
O’ Laughlin
Jerry Fitzgerald
Thomas dictates chorus seating at California concert
In San Francisco the Thomas concert chorus faced ticket rules for non-singers and escorts. After several refusals to grant seats, Mr Thomas insisted on payment for unused chorus seats, prompting the chorus to stop attending. A compromise has the chorus sit aloft on non singing nights.
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California
San Francisco
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Weathers Praises Unusual Worth of Tron Bitters
In Elkton Kentucky Dr. E B Weathers notes a tonic called Tron Bitters as unusually valuable, describing its beneficial effects and urging readers to consider its purported health properties.
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Elkton, Ky
E. B. Weathers
Iowa Republicans Choose Kasson Chairman at Des Moines Convention
Iowa Republicans met in Des Moines at 11 AM Wednesday and elected Hon. John A. Kasson chairman. He praised party achievements, pledged to defend home industries and a free press, and urged moderation. The convention nominated Gov. Sherman and Lt. Gov. Manning for renomination. Reed won the supreme judge nomination by acclamation after a lively ballot. The platform endorsed Prohibition, state economy, and protective commerce policies.
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Des Moines
John A. Kasson
Kasson
Republican Party
James F. Wilson
John Mahan
Daniel King
Aaron Brown
J. N. Fellows
Frank Campbell
J. 8. Clarkson
A. J. Baker
John Y. Stone
D. D. Miracle
J. N. Miller
Committee On Permanent Organization
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D. LB. Henderson
Dubuque
Calvin Monroe
Senderson
Addison Geddes
Mahaska
J. N. Lozier
Baron R. Sherman
Aaron Kimball
Howard
O. Nl
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Russell
Akers
Linn
Supreme Judge
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Reed
Ruddick
Reingmer
Chas. IT. Lewis
W. L. Joy
W. L. Calley
Gov. Sherman
Woodbury County
Wilson
Tough Meat Tenderized by Vin Sear Method
A brief note explains a method to tenderize tough meat using a small amount of vinegar and water with heat. The technique aims to soften fibers and improve end texture.
Flood Devastation Across Kansas and Illinois Described
A Tecumseh dispatch reports the heaviest rain on record causing swollen streams and broke bridges. The Nemaha river flood, with ten inches in a night, wrecked farms, drowned thousands of livestock, and left many destitute. rail tubes and levees failed from Cairo to Chicago, with extensive crop losses and town flooding.
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Lawrence
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A Wilderness of Peaks Along Denver and Rio Grande Route
W. E. Curtis writes from Chicago Inter Ocean about the 700 mile Denver to Salt Lake City trip. The route features sixty peaks above 12,000 feet within 100 miles, dozen above 14,000 feet, and over 200 higher than Mount Washington. Rail line spans high summits and offers awe inspiring scenery with natural formations described as pages and arches carved by God.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Denver
Salt Lake City
Denver & Rio Grande
Mount Washington
Mont Blanc
St. Bernard
Alps
Faded fashions note new dresses with delicate straps
The report describes narrow leather straps and beaded lace elements in new dresses. It contrasts society chatter favoring heart over head and notes widows with funds are buying delicate tissue gowns and lace, hinting at fashion and social trends of the time.
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