Three Fat Offices Harrison to Fill Soon
In Washington for two days President Harrison considers key civil service posts. The War Department eyeing West Point Deputy is Wilson’s possible successor. Other possible hires include an engineer commissioner and the mint bureau chief, with Clark and Furlong among contenders amid reform debates.
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Wasuixetos
Washington
Deer Park
War Department
Military Academy
West Point
John M. Wilson
Colonel Wilson
Wilson
Raymond
Mae da Deree
Ee Oe
Ee Switzler
Cleveland
Switaler
Pees Ge
Whi
Bureau
Revenue Marine Service
Treasury Department
Gil
Bennett
E. W. Clark
Reme
Senator Sherman
Clark
Harrison
Randall
Ross
Eecuit Yaon Aed
Ooe
Tee
New England
Treasury
Secret Service
Thomas Furlong
Missouri
West
Gould
Russell Harrison
Powderly
Furlong
Ply
Abe
Mississipp
Maetiei
Jack Ein
Ibe
Watson
Glanders Epidemic Hits Lincoln Ice Company Stables
In Chicago Lakeview the glanders outbreak at the Lincoln Ice Company stables has caused rapid horse losses with 17 animals shot. Vets report the epidemic spreading, raising fears the disease extends beyond the immediate yard and possibly into nearby areas.
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Chicago
Lakeview
Lincoln Ice Company
Gasoline Stove Blast Kills Girl in Kansas House
A gasoline stove exploded at Mrs. Shaffer’s home in Kansas City August 164. A 15 year old girl died in the blaze while Mrs. Shaffer escaped. the fire destroyed the house.
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Kansas
Mra. Shaffer
Mra. Shafer
North Dakota Advances Trust Buster Provisions At Convention
The North Dakota constitutional convention completed the corporations article banning combinations to control prices and voiding prior franchises when violated. Other adopted sections include education, public lands leasing under university control, and a Illinois style county system. Revenue and taxation debates spanned the afternoon, with certain proposals defeated. The militia impeachment and a future amendment process were approved, and waterways protections were added clarifying nonattachment of married property debts.
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Bismarck, Dak
Board of University and School Lands
Tilroad
Saeedoe
Amma
Pee Williams
Burleigh
Ple
Ex-President Eben A Allen Sentenced to Seven Years
Eben A Allen former president of the Forty second and Grand street Ferry Railroad Company received seven years hard labor on each of two indictments for over-issuing stock totaling over 100000. Judge Gildersleeve imposed consecutive terms after Allen pleaded guilty. He stood pale in court as lawyer Eustis argued dispatches and letters from friends, while his wife reportedly did not attend.
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New York
Eben
Allen
Grand Street Ferry
Gilderaleeve
Eustis
Elmer L. Allen
Gildersleeve
Fleo
Trade improves as outlook brightens for fall
Special Bradstreet's telegrams report better distribution of staples in most cities and a favorable autumn trade outlook. Weather hinders some regions, cotton and interior roads suffer, while livestock prices fall and the iron market holds steady amid rising pig iron values.
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New York
Bradstreet
Northwest
Louisiana
Texas
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Atchison Company
Pesca Eee
Bessemer
Boston
United States
Canada
RB. G. Dun & Co
The New Order of Foresters
Misnerpolis residents describe the morning session as Foresters complete their independence vote. They debate the permanent secretary's life tenure versus a Supreme Office elected from one session to the next. James Tolbert argues to prioritize merit over politics as officials consider bond forms and delegate mileage.
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Misnerpolis
Foresters
James Tolbert
Baltimore
Collision on Perrysville Road Involving Barouche and Wagon
At about 1230 Thursday night on Perrysville road two miles from town a barouche collided with a roadside wagon. The wagon driver was intoxicated and the barouche occupants suffered injuries as the left wheel was smashed and one man reportedly fractured an arm.
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Perrysville
Constable Hing Exonerated in Butterhoff Case Inquiry
A thorough inquiry confirms Constable F. M. King and L. J. Bender statements in Wednesday DisPatch that King had no role in settling the Butterhoff case. The confrontation stemmed from a misunderstanding or misstatement regarding claims of seeking money from the case.
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F. M. King
L. J. Bender
Mr. King
Butterhoff
Bander
King
Bacochce Tonty
Policeman Incurred Snakelike Ailment From Bite Seeks Cure
Philadelphia officer Edward Dawson of the Fourth District sought medical advice at the Zoological Garden for a wound between his fingers that has persisted since 1866 after a bite in Australia. He reports a snake-like eruption on his hands and legs, dark halos at the puncture, and difficulty gripping his club. He has consulted physicians in multiple countries and even traveled to India in search of a remedy.
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Philadelfsia
Edward Dawson
Zoological Garden
Dawson
Australis
Berwick
Victoria
Eran
Prof
Halford
Melbourne Hospital
Profford
Australia
India
Byrne
South America
Placing Art for Best Viewing in Galleries
Picture hanging affects viewing. Proper eye level ensures the composition reads with correct lines and depth. High or low placements distort perspective, diminishing impact and flattening color and tone.
The Joy of Quarrel in London Globe
A reflective piece on quarrels versus peace. It compares a couple famed for harmony with two monks seeking conflict to spark liveliness, noting that true agitation fades when routine calm becomes the default.
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London Globe
Su O
Man tries rattlesnake dish in Mexico hotel
A Athens Georgia man reportedly tasted rattlesnake in a Mexican hotel, finishing a full plate before realizing what it was. The waiter, an Italian, quipped that Americans like snake, while the rattlesnake’s danger and poison later drew attention.
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Athens
Georgia
Mexico
The Drinking Habit 7 on Ae
Fragmentary notice references a drinking habit topic and an event. Readable items point to a discussion in a periodical, with unclear full details and no concrete names or dates available.
Buffalo Herd Dream and Cruel Past of the Hunter Jones
Hon. C. J. Jones, famed buffalo hunter, discusses his shift from slaughter to domestication. He recalls early hunts beginning in 1871, methods to corral herds, and the move to save calves. Jones details herd growth, Manitoba acquisitions, prices fetched, and plans for a Utah syndicate to breed and display the domesticated buffalo race.
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Deyves
C. J. Jones
America
Denver
Garden City
Kan
Ogden
Utah
Kansas
Hayes City
Ft. Wallace
Manitoba
Fifteenth Ward Finishes Fountain Project Contract
The Fifteenth ward fountain committee has awarded the contract for the project to Tetley and Folsom, the lowest bidders. A four-inch drain pipe will divert overflow to sewer and a five eighths inch pipe will carry water from the Arsenal reservoir to the corner of Thirty-ninth and Butler streets. Funds are in hand and work will start once treasury available.
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Fifteenth Ward
Tetley & Folsom
Arsenal Grounds
Butler Streets
H Preker
Butler Street
DRUGGISTS RAISE FUNDS FOR FOUR RUINED BY TOMA DISASTER
Local druggists circulated notices to 3000 colleagues in Maryland and Ohio seeking aid for four members of a guild ruined by the disaster. An expected 200 dollars was to be raised, but yesterday only a small amount was collected, causing disappointment among organizers.
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Maryland
Trichiniae Pork Controversy Sparks Local Inquiry
A brief report notes concerns over trichinella in pork linked to a local vendor. Officials promise testing and public guidance as residents seek assurances about safety and supply integrity.
Firefight at Armstrong House as burghers repel ambush
Ronald Mervyn and 15 burghers ride to defend Mr. Armstrong’s house against Kaffir attackers. Rifle fire kills two chiefs and several combatants while civilians suffer wounds and a disrupted feast lies ruined. News of frontier massacres follows as rescuers recount their escape and casualties.
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Ronald Mervyn
Mr. Armstrong
Ronald
R. al
Igor
Geohaspe A. O
Courage under Kaffir attack at Armstrong homestead
Ronald's mounted force and burghers defend the Armstrong farm as Kaffirs overwhelm the house. After a brutal close combat run through the passage, shots and spears fall silent as defenders secure the house, tend the wounded, and recount how the raid began. The armistice follows with prayers for the wounded and thanks for the timely relief.
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Eroseine
Windy City
North Dakota
Eben &. Allen
Geta
the State OF Trade
Tron
Speculation
Liverpool
R Mar
Messrs
Willett
the New Order OF Foresters
Supreme Council
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Veantie
Eaie
Tata
Constable Hing
Philadelphia
Boodle
Buffalo
North
South
Chang
Sidney Stevens
A. H. Swan
G. B. Grinnell
Chew Chevalier
G.A. Henty
Drake
Clive
Troo
Mary Armatrong
Bes
Mary
Mary Armstrong
Povane
Fort Cox
Keisham
Shen É
Enoug
Ace
Lake Earts
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