Roosevelt on Colorado trip amid politics and pills
Theodore Roosevelt travels with friends to Colorado for a six week hunting trip. The piece also notes events in Chicago where William J Bryan’s league held a banquet, and various state and national news items including rail freight rates, land deals, livestock census plans, and local tragedies.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Colorado
William J. Brean
Chicago Bryan League
Chicago
Sherman
Interstate Railway Commission
Denver
Northern Pacific
North Dakota
New York
National Livestock Association
Salt Lake City
Jaguar
Congress
Robert Lawrence
New York City
Willian J. Stone
Missouri
Jackson Aay
Jackson County
Democratic Club
Kane City
Democratic Party
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Pre- Natal Aid and Pleasant Pellets
A historic testimonial style ad praising Dr Pierce’s Favorite Provisions for childbirth pain relief and a laxative product. The letter-like copy claims reduced suffering during labor, nourishment for the mother, and notes the supposed life-saving benefit. It promotes Pleasant Pellets as a cure for constipation.
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Pierce
Pherce
British Attack Five Points In Transvaal
London reports heavy losses on both sides as western Transvaal Boers led by a named general attacked five Delagoa railroad posts Belfast Wonderfontein Noortgedacht Wildfontein and Pan. Fog aided Boer advances and fierce fighting continued into the night with casualties on both sides.
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London
Western Transvaal
Kotha
Delagoa
Kitchener
Pretoria
Iiet
Gold Standard Debate Opens in House Coinage Hearing
The house committee on coinage weight and measures began a hearing on strengthening the gold standard with Secretary Gage Director Mint Roberto and editor Horace White present. White urges using treasury silver bullion while the secretary defends fixing parity by law. a heated exchange follows.
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Washington
House Committee On
Gage
Mint
Roberto
Horace White
Treasury
Hourke Cochran
Levi Toid Bryan
Cadet Testimony Details Fights and Codes at West Point
Went Point Jan 10 Cadet Bottiean from Kentucky described fights and a “code of honor.” He said a seven or eight cadets panel met to decide punishments, calling these councils “scrapping committees.” Names listed included Dean Weet Keller Lynel Meyer and Boulding. Bettison noted injuries and hospital visit.
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Bottiean
Kentuocky
Hoosnus Tien
Fionar
Dean
Weet
Keller
Lynel
Meyer
Boulding
Cadet
Jefferies Ruhl in Cincinnati Fight Halted by City Board
The local music city paper reports that the Jefferies Ruhl fight will not occur in Cincinnati as directors refuse to seek mayoral permit. The Savover text board met and adjourned to obtain legal advice while Brady's rep has practically given up.
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Quincionati, O
Dan
Jefferies Hublin
Hyariest
Savover Text Board
Brady
Subterranean Fire Burns Near San Mateo After Months
A mysterious subterranean fire has burned for about six months near San Mateo California near Crystal Springs dam. Smoke and odor rising from a crater like hollow in a grass slope drew attention last June. Despite water pumped by a gasoline engine for two weeks the blaze persists with strong odors and burning clay.
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San Franvievo
Jan. W
San Mateo
Crystal Springs
Montha
Byd
Rocka
Buro
They Drove Him to Kill His Daughter and Himself
San Jose police report a laborer Robert B. Stolle aged about 40 shot and killed his 17 year old daughter before taking his own life in an apparent murder suicide at their residence. Neighbors reported quarrels preceding the tragedy.
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Albany
Sarah Addison
A. F. Jeeano
Walla Walla
Thomas K. Thomas
Baker County
Snake River
Conaedtion
Multnomah
T. A. Rossell
Wallla Walla County
Valley Chapel
John Weasley Karatetter
Hilleboro
Belvedere Hotel
Portland
L. Oldenborg
la Grande
Steve Baker
Woodburn
Salem
Baker City
Balem
Astoria
San Jose
Calif
Robert B. Stolle
Tie
Fire and suicide end tragic house blaze in mystery
A house fire led to a man's death by self inflicted wounds as the blaze burned. Fire department recovered a body and investigations focus on the cause while a grieving father fears a daughter is losing her morals. The incident unfolds amid other dispatches from Victoria and New Orleans.
Southern Pacific completes cut off division in California
San Francisco January 1 The Southern Pacific Railway finishes the count division enabling a coast line from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. The road will not open to traffic soon but promises faster routes from New Orleans to San Francisco. President Hayes declares future operations will be strictly business with no political influence. The move alters California politics and the rail lobby balance long tied to state capital decisions.
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California
Southern Pacifi Railway
Haya
San Francico
Santa Barbara
Oil Desert
New Orleans
Oakland Ferry
Southern Pacific
C. I. Mantington
Murder of Priest Leads to Arrest in New York
Robert Bryan alias Sailor Mob Jack Harria, wanted in Philadelphia for complicity in the murder of Rev. Father Kogel, was arrested in New York. He confessed to Capt. Tithe, implicating others, and a diary revealed details of the crime and subsequent police actions. The account notes Bryan's associates and a robbery linked to the murder.
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New York
Robert Bryan
Sailor Mob
Ation
Jack Harria
Philadelphia
Father Kogel
Bryan
North Eighth Street
Sho
Tithe
Detective Bureau
Nani
Titen
Nann Bryan
Aine
Eccentric London Millionaire Dies After Vow
An eccentric millionaire, Chorge Johnston of London dies near Lundee after thirty years keeping a vow to avoid sewing his own food. His will leaves 26,000,000 to his nephew Lieut. Crichton, who is currently in the Houdan.
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London
Chorge Johnston
Lundee Ja
Lieut. Crichton
The
Houdan
Prisoner West to be returned to United States for penitentiary
Ottawa reports the case of Cieorga West alias Kid West tied to a murder inquiry. US authorities said his testimony was obtained under false pretense and he will be handed over to American officials for return to the Walla Walla penitentiary. In New York, stock breaks on rumors of a Great Northern and Northern Pacific deal. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised.
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Ont
Dominion
Cieorga Weat
Aliae
Kid'’ West
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Dauwaon
Weat
Dawson
Char
Ing
United States
Winis
Justine
Han
West
Walla Walla
New York
Bt. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Passengers Safe as Ship Sparks Rescue Efforts
Reports from Markeilles describe a disaster at sea where the vessel Australian or Huaale encountered a storm. Passengers were kept below while crew and officers remained at their posts. Rescue attempts saved some, but the wreckage shows the vessel stranded on the sand.
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Marneilion
Dan
Huaale
Fheing
Kuesie Mayer
Burton Opposes River Improvement Bill With Vigor
Washington January 10 Congressman Burton opposes a local river improvement bill, arguing against the large outlay. Debate centers on funding for Columbia River development and the cost to taxpayers, with supporters defending the project and opponents urging limits on expenditures.
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Burton
Washington
Wilcon
Jaba
Ae Che
Celio Falls
Marton
Columbia
Tom
Columbia River
Adiapatel and other oddities near the wrent wall
Fragmentary text notes various figures and events dated in a northern scene. References include Kerlin Jan and The Adiapatel with mentions of Jinn Pokin a German, a Hexer, and The Bodin in a strong position amid snow and light rain.
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Kerlin
Jan
Germaine
Heaton Tragic Shooting Ends in Family Deaths
Jan 1 report states Swan Anderwon killed his wife, fatally wounded his son and mother in a morning incident. He then committed suicide. Authorities say Anderwon’s recent wiring of his year savings and mounting worry drove him to insanity.
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Heaton
Swan Anderwon
Anderwon
Opposition of Greavenor sparks irrigation bill debate
In Washington January the river and harbor bill was taken up in the House. Greavenor of Ohio spoke against government action on irrigation projects. The exchange highlighted partisan divides over funding and oversight.
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Greavenor
Washington, Jan
Thin Murning
Ohio
Nadler Executed for Murder in Greomburg
John J. Nadler was hanged this morning in Greomburg for the murder of Stewart McCune during a drinking dispute. Authorities reported the execution followed a trial and the pair had been drinking prior to the incident.
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Greomburg, U
Jan. O
John J. Nadler
Stewart McCune
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