Sherman Defends Dakota Admission and Louisiana Returns
Senator Sherman argues for Dakota statehood amid a tense Senate debate on South Dakota admission and North Dakota territory governance. He accuses opponents of partisan motives, defends Hayes victory, and questions Louisiana electoral returns and Packard’s governor election amid calls for accountability in the Returning Board.
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Senate
South Dakota
North Dakota
Sherman
Senatormunds
Dakota
Fatr
Democratic Party
Eaton
Connecticut
Hayes
Wilden
Packard
Tse
Louisiana
West
Trayes
Ohio
Blaine
Fron Oliv
Intiehter
Republican
Guvestiome
Gonisianga Returning Board
Cassanuye
Washington
Thayes
Secretary of the Treasury
Thiel
Elayes
Cassanave
Luc
Nashville
Enn
Sprinfield
James G. Rhine
Pianos Organs Fans for Cash or Instalments in 8. O.
Advertisement notes factory prices on pianos and organs with cash or easy installments and freight paid both ways if not satisfactory. Also promotes samples from the N Y Standard Pants Co and urges readers to try mail order offerings with delivery by U S Mails.
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N. W. Trump
Columbia
Epvsor
N. Y. Standard Pants Co
University Place
New York City
U. S
William Vanprapinr
Bloodshed at Elizabe th Township Frolic In Orangeburg
One o clock Sunday morning at Mrs Sistrunk s plantation in Elizabeth Township a deadly shooting left Wyatt Parker dead and several others wounded. The assailant fired from darkness as a large crowd gathered for a whiskey fueled dance. Coroner s inquest convened with no immediate clue to the killer.
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Orangeburg Times
Democrat
William Mack
Leo Jeffcoat
Will H, Amaker
Orangeburg
B. Lee Jeffcoat
Will H. Amaker
Will Mack
Wyatt Parker
Joe Stroman
Dennis Stroman
Will Amaker
B. Lee Jeffrout
Wil Meck
Kelly
Mr. Stuckey
Ben
Arly
Wm, Livingston
Livingston
Uysin
Court House
Roscoe Conkling Dies After Long Political Career
Roscoe Conkling, famed Republican leader and former U S Senator, died at his home in New York. Born Albany 1829, he served four terms in Congress and was elected to the Senate in 1867 1873 and 1879. His resignation in 1881 ended his political career amid Garfield era tensions.
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New York
Roscoe Conkling
Senate
Garfield
Numerous events noted in general news page
The itemized notes include Nicholls's Louisiana lead estimated over a thousand, Dr. Cornelius R. Agnew's death in New York, a brewer strike ending, New York Assembly voting to substitute electricity for hanging, embezzlement by a Greek treasury official, a large fire in Branchville, and various political, social, and local incidents across the country including avalanches, burns, immmnates, legal cases, and public notices.
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Branchville
House of Commons
Bundesrath
Eeiney
Social Democrat
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor
Beaufort
Brandon
Miss
Hamilton
Gambrell
Gossensass
Schellenberg
Berlin
John Sherman
Arknah
Abell
Baltimore Sun
Ancrum
Aiken
Jake Kelly
Human magnet case described by Dr. in Medical Reporter
A child labeled a human magnet by magnetic rubbings believers and spiritualists is examined by Dr fr EH Root. Dolly C., 34 years from a country town, allegedly attracts spoons to fingers and other body parts, with tests showing variable adhesion to different metals.
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Tate
Fr. EH
Root
The
Dolly C
Remembering Confederate Dead in Winchester Va Cemetery
A News and Courier correspondent urges actions to honor Confederate soldiers buried in Winchester Virginia and elsewhere. He notes 800 unnamed remains at Stonewall Cemetery and at least 200 marked only by decaying wooden boards in South Carolina, urging the newspaper to lead a memorial effort to redeem lost memory and names.
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News and Courierays
Stonewall
Winchester
South Carolina
Carolina
Maryland
Remarkable St Bernard Wears Wool and Spins Yarn
A Virginia bound St Bernard owned by Mrs Bondwards of Chirke county Georgia aids in chores. The dog guards calves in milk jug tying and carries pails home. Its wool is sheared each year to weave a four foot square table cover and last year yielded six pounds of yarn. The dog tolerates the shedding and appears content during the process.
Hermit and tame rabbits form unlikely companionship in Nevada
An old hermit of Mound Valley Nevada lives alone on a ranch and raises stock. Rabbits adopted by him follow as he tends cattle, enter his cabin, and perform tricks. the unusual bond has made them sociable companions. Meanwhile in Chicago, a Venezuelan circular rejects aggression and pledges defense of rights.
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Mound Valley
Nev
Chicago
David W. Whiting
Venezuela
Diego B. Urbanese
Republic
Peculiar Water Spout at Liberty IT Ga Well
A Liberty IT Georgia well on the Northeast Railway site, after the 1886 earthquake, went dry and required eight feet deeper sinking. Recently loud detonations and a geyser like water spout shot hot water to near the well top, drawing crowds as scientists study the phenomenon.
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Liberty IT
Hiran Lee
Lee
Pinkish white rat blamed for Cottage street mischief in Boston
The three Cottage street houses in Boston endured missing small articles and broken crockery blamed on a large pinkish white rat later identified as the Charlestown Penitentiary rat. A former inmate’s pet rat learned to carry messages and steal until the warden ordered it killed but it survived and fled. In Missouri a farmhouse near Oak Ridge burned killing three children and fatally injuring the father, D A Hoffman, with neighbors suspecting insanity after years of gloom.
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Cottage Street
Boston
Charlestown
Jennings
Phantom jack train haunts Leadville trail through winter night
In Leadville Colorado a traveler recalls a winter trek to Alma with a companion who describes a legendary jack train once frozen owner Cearnall ran to the mining camp. As they near the old trail twenty three ghostly mules move along the hill bearing goods and flour in spectral form.
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Leadville
Col
Cearnall
Cearnals
Alma
Tian
Jac
BRIC A BRAC AND TALES OF ASTRAL LOVE
A jumble of verse and prose notes a harpist theme, local gossip, and odd happenings. It mentions the power of love and power, quirky tips on smothering mouths with cotton, royal mourning wares, and various anecdotes from travels and towns, ending with a brief Alaska vignette about endless night and small populations.
Bluff Story Aids Bank Run Halt
General Mike Ryan recounted a tale of bluffing to avert a run on the Metropolitan Bank. A brother in Leavenworth staged a display of $40,000 in coins, barrels rolled to the bank, and depositors reassured by visible wealth. The plan aimed to reassure and buy time despite only $10,000 cash on hand.
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Mike Ryan
Metropolitan
Cincinnati Telegram
Leavenworth
Kan
Matt
Kansas City
Texas Cowboy Rides Bull At Paso del Norte Show
In Paso del Norte a Texas cowboy rode and controlled a rampaging bull after Mexican bullfighters freed a fresh beast. The feat drew loud cheers as the Texan remained mounted through explosive twists and finally threw the animal. Texans hope for a presidential visit in Austin as May events honor the capitol’s dedication.
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Paso del Norte
Bays
Seymour
Texas
Austin
Tex
Capitol
Cleveland
Coke
White House
Diaz
Romero
Livers Product Promoted and Charleston Boarding House Opens
An old advertisement touts Giders Liver tonic as a century favored remedy for digestive and liver ailments across the South and West. It also notes the opening of a first class boarding house in Charleston offering permanent and transient rooms with repaired interiors and reasonable terms near Wentworth Glen and Ring Street.
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Charleston
Pransten
Ated
Lori
Dial Engines and Tozer Patent Engines Offered
Dial Engine Works announces operation of makers of the Tozer Patent Agricultural and Stationary Engines noted for durability and economy. Also offers lubricated boilers, saw mill shafting and boxes. Describes repairs and guaranteed iron and brass parts with prompt service and nationwide contact.
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Ilas Bern Wormed
TOZER
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Pie ‘Truth of
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St. Bernard Dog
Jack Rabbtew
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Th. Weaver
Pitta’ Are
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Alwaye
American Raprees Co
Enerey Itera
Semplea
Giders Liver
Pell.s
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G. Sarreet
Augusta, Gal
Dial Engine Works
Thornwedly Memaster
Charlotte
Thig Institute
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War
Atkinson Principhit
Charlotte, N. Oy
Pitts Carmin Apeva
and Bowals
Ager. &Co
Angusta, Qa
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