Omaha Labor Riot Ends In Military Occupation
A dispute over wages at the B. and M. railway grade in Omaha led to a mass mobilization of laborers and police. A 4000 strong procession clashed with authorities while militia and federal troops occupied the site. One man died after a bayonet incident and several were injured. Mayor Boyd and Sheriff Miller faced calls to resign as arbitration talks began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & M. Railway Company
Omaha
Jas. Stephenson
Stevenson
Hey
Francsetanite
Enents
Stephenson
Plattamouth
Jefferson Squate
Lincoln
McCune
Donahoe
Jackson Street
Wm. Bateman
Kessler’s
Elliott
Jay
Nebraska
Geneva
Washington
Sidney
Laborers’ Union
Union
Welch
Holredge
B. & M. Company
Bee
Omaha Herald
Boys In Blue
Fort ‘Omsha
Neigh
Batardsy
Howard Street
Boyd
Miller
Jefferson Square
Sheriff Iller
Armstrong
Illinois
Cullom
Illnois
Burlington
David Navary
Pittsburg
Topeka
Tennessee
Berlin
America
Bers, Bering & Quinlan
Flood distress across mid south states prompts relief appeals
Reports detail extensive flood devastation in Arkansas Florida Mississippi Tennessee and nearby areas. Officials estimate 18 000 to 20 000 destitute needing feeding for 30 to 40 days with supplies already sent and more on the way from St Louis while levees remain breached and June rise looms. Municipal and state aid channels struggle under refugee burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Mangum
Arkansas
Mississippi
Crittenden, Lee, Princett, Cresa
Craighead
St. Francis
Tallahatchie
Sunflower
Tennessee
Vicksburg
Little Rock
Congress
Garland
Lincoln
Lee
Mississippi River
Tuska
Greenville
St. Louis
Steamer Aims to Break Free From Drifting Wind
A steamer fights to strike away from drifting with shifting winds toward the North Sea, hoping to reach safety. The attempt reflects the dangers of early navigation as crews maneuver against changing currents and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North See
Longfellow Portrait Story Corrected by Friends
Washington letter recounts Longfellow family portraits painted by T. Buchanan Read. The engravings were popular until a false tale of an armless child spread, prompting Longfellow to ban further copies. Lowell publicly denied the rumor, underscoring the harm of sensational detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Washington
Mr. Lowell
Lowell
A Spinster's Progress Described by Brooklyn Eagle
A historical piece traces a spinster’s life from age 15 to 50, listing stages from seeking male attention and romance to flirtation, mounting self doubt, fashion, and eventual withdrawal. It notes shifts in behavior, views on marriage, and social dynamics, ending with despondency and irritability toward relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Dornier
English Srenaut and Col Brim Die in Dover Balloon Fall
English srenaut Mr Simmons and Col Brim of the royal engineers perished when their balloon descended into the water off Dover during a Channel crossing. Parties appear to have intentionally descended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Simmons
Srenaut
Col. Brim
Royal Engineers
English Channel
Dover
A Dancing Lesson in Proper Round Dance Form
A New York dancing master condemns modern public dances as ill bred and improper. He prescribes a formal hold with the gentleman's left hand, the lady's hand on the shoulder, and minimal body contact to preserve refinement and correct movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St Jacobs Oil Wins National Rheumatism Cure Status
By merit the famous remedy St Jacobs Oil has become the national cure for rheumatism. Lawyers physicians clergymen all use it. Cincinnati Ohio Daily Enquirer reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Daily Enquirer
The Best Society Is Heart Over Head in Conversation
A reflection on social gatherings where warmth and empathy outweigh pure intellect. The author argues that true charm comes from heartfelt discourse over dry reasoning, valuing genuine connection in civic and personal life.
Menacing Comet Sparks Debate Among Astronomers
Richard A. Proctor argues the 1880 southern sky comet may be the 1843 and 1668 comets with a shortened revolution period and a possible 1897 return. Prof. Young of Princeton questions identity and contends a comet unlikely to burn Earth by sun heat. even a huge mass would expand the sun rather than scorch Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Proctor
Proctor
Prof
Young
Princeton College
Earth
Jupiter
Mosaic Musings on Wisdom and Life Echoes
Collection notes reflect aphorisms about communication, friendship, grief, wisdom, happiness, and human nature. The Pittsburg Sunday Leader cites Mr. Martin Karg of Silver Creek Minn as curing a badly wounded horse with St Jacobs Oil.
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Pittsburg
Martin Karg
Silver Creek
Minn
St. Jacobs
Dr Guyson’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla Promoted
An advertisement extols Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and tonic. It claims it cleanses blood, liver, bowels, kidney, and nerves, rebuilding a weakened constitution. It urges druggists to stock it and invites trial with one bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyson
Guysett
A Curious Barnum Tale and a Health Remedy Praise
A humorous anecdote about P T Barnum mistaking muriate of soda for a lax fertilizer and calling it soda. The letter from George M Whiting of Middletown credits Dr Guysett s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla with restoring his health after years of debility and illness.
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George M. Whiting
Middletown
Guysett
The Glory of Woman and Notable Hair Tales
A Washington Republic tale references a Chicopee Falls girl Ida Ferry reputed for half yard hair length, compares to a local friend with two yard hair, and praises Halstead’s wife hair as Titian shade and waterfall length. The piece also notes women recovering after Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Republic
Springfield Republican
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Ida Ferry
Halstead
Cincinnati
Rich interview fuels medical controversy from Detroit note
A Detroit Free Press excerpt reveals a physician exiled from Detroit now in New York who discusses bias, truth in medicine, and new remedies. The doctor recalls illness from dyspepsia and kidney and liver trouble, credits a remedy for recovery, and urges open use of his Silk remedies while criticizing medical monopoly. He shared a full letter to the editor defending his reformist stance and promoting Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Detroit
New York
Howevr
Sequlal & Followin
Permisson
Dante
Warner
J. W. Smith
M. D
Favorite Prescription and Various Cures Advertised
An assortment of medical testimonials promotes Favorite Prescription for decline consumption and other ailments. Advertisers claim cures for weak lungs kidney issues and liver complaints with multiple testimonials and notes from various towns and doctors.
Grand Union Hotel Ad Promises Luxuries at Low Rates
An advertisement notes Dr Foote's Health wonthly published by Murray Hill Publishing Co and promotes the Grand Union Hotel opposite Grand Central Depot with 459 rooms, European plan, low daily rates, and transit access. Also mentions Laclede Hotel owners Griswold Sperry offering affordable accommodations and a butter color product claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Union Hoie
Beles
Laclede Hotel
St. Louia
Griswold & Sperry
L. E Ransom
Weather and the weather prophets in old essays
A reflective piece critiques weather forecasts and predictions by meteorologists and weather prophets. It highlights public fascination with forecasting and the recurring challenge of uncertainty in predicting climate while noting the impact on those who depend on reliable forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profs
St.i
Allen's Lung Balsam touted as cure for consumption and cough
Letters from readers across towns claim Allen's Lung Balsam cures pulmonary consumption bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough with endorsements from doctors dentists and druggists. The writers say the product relieves coughs and helps recovery, urging mothers to use it for children and noting its lack of opium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Wright
Marion County
W. Va
Allen
Wa. C. Digers
Bowling Green
MenEpith
Cincinnati
Wm. A.graham & Co
Zanesville
Ohio
Mathias Freeman
Martin
Oakly
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Mr. Barnum
Soca
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Manchester
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Buffalo
N. Y
Macon
Telegraph
South
Tina
R. V. Pierce
Mary Hinson
Montrose
Kan
World’s Dispensary Trpical Association
Hale
Gale
All Drugate & Pike
Newcomerstown
W. Ropner
Tee Ee
Diskasz
Jacob Burz
Kansas City
Kansas City Surgical Institute
Aarter
THE
Heeves
Frum Quinlan
Manu G
Beriners
Guar
Ae Lindquest
Farnham St
W. H. Prescott
Caswell, Hazard & Co
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WELLS
Jersey City
N. J
Richardson Ax Co
Etter Stampa
Jounson , CO
Boston
Inerly Batger
Manshalltown
Iowa
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Wannines Doo
Cami
Tlurirs
Soldier
Lydia E. Pinch
Lydia E. Pinkage
Vegftable Coyy
Eaoney
Kiiney
Lynn
T.relex
Cope & Maxwell
Draialtt Breweries
Wilbor
Wilvor
Mamis Web Bor
Boston Spayne
Loomis
Aultsman
RLM
HN Yell
N.U O.naha
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