House probe questions Cobb alcohol claim sparks tense testimony
A special committee heard witnesses contest Representative Cobb's drunkenness allegation during the Georgia House election dispute. Witnesses asserted Cobb drank little near the floor, with multiple colleagues disputing the charge as unfounded and stressing Cobb's sobriety during proceedings. The exchange highlighted tensions over accountability and conduct within the House.
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Watson
Georgia
Cobb
Nopes-Rockwell
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Mr. Bynum
Aoe
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Telos Apts
Boatner
Sinipean
Simpson
Wateou
Representative Terry's World Fair silver coin proposal
Rep Terry proposes a compromise to fund the World’s Fair by minting silver bullion into half dollars. The Treasury would coin silver half dollars of current weight and fineness, free of seigniorage, to be used as official souvenirs and tender up to 15 million dollars, aiding the appropriation for the celebration of Columbus’s discovery anniversary.
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Terry
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
America
Christopher Columba
Delta
Unclear OCR item on Chicagoans and a church group
Fragmentary report cites Chicago residents and a trust or committee linked to James L. Fuer newspaper man. Text references a group called the People’s Two Company and a stated period for security or access. Content is poorly legible with many errors.
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James L
Fuer
Contested Election Case In Manchester Amid Plague Reports
A petition challenges the return of a Conservative MP for Manchester United, alleging improper conduct and bribery to influence voters. The case emerges amid sweeping cholera concerns, with officials reporting severe spread and measures to address public health and election integrity in the city.
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Maifuar
Lewnos
Arthur James Boeljuar
Iret
The
Treasury
House of Commons
Central Sealak-m Dyolag ties with Taprier firm amid sealing market shifts
Report from Viewria notes Victoria sealers joining the George C. Treadwell Company network as the Taprier combine consolidates. plans focus on securing contracts and handling incoming raw shins while Joe dyers and Dulshers trade claim past exclusivity. Catholic Charities group eyes Grand Island site for assembly grounds amid property concerns. long distance walker Zoe Gayton reports progress in bid to cover 8,601 miles for 20,000 prize. Buffalo July movement shows rise in eastward oil and grain shipments, with record volumes noted for the period.
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Central Sealak-m Dyolag
Avoasy
N.Y
Viewria
BOC
Victoria Sealers
George C. Treadwell Company
Taprier
Peelitainaries
Joe Dyers
Dulshers
Dee Gaytun
Mesechusetta Labor Party Nominates Governor Candidate
Bowron August 2 The Socialist Labor Party bias nominated John Urvik a longtime writer and agitator who worked with Wendel Philips and William Lloyd Gar rin in the Anti Slavery movement He is the gubernatorial candidate The State Committee projects labor support from 90000 to 11090 votes in the state
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Mesechusetta
Bowron
Socialist - Labor Party
John Urvik
Wendel Phlilips
William Lloyd Garrin
Murder suspect Sullivan seen by Wall River Line officers
Police report fugitive Yanko Dan Sullivan, wanted in Providence for Haswell murder, seen in New York near West A Columbian Ganbest Deprared. Aug 9 news from Berran quills says Colombian gumboss Lapope captured in Venezuela per United States of Colombia dispatches.
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New York
Faust. Riven
Mesare Faulkeateore
Rich
Wall River
Yanko Dan” Sullivan
Providence
Haswell
Pasaya
Aug
Berranquills
United States
Emperor William Arrives at Cowes in Yacht Welcome
A fragmented foreign news note reports Emperor William arriving at Cowes aboard the Kalseradier yacht, met by British warships and royal salutes. He dines with the Queen at Osborne House during the Royal Yacht Squadron events, planning to sail his own yacht and observe Queen's Cup races, in a largely private itinerary.
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Wight
Wilhelm
Imand
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Cowes
Emperor Emom
Libsig
Osborne House
Royal Yacht Squadron
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Wilbelahafen
Mr Gladstone's Condition Stirs Liberal Tension
Sir Andrew Clark reports Mr Gladstone is doing fairly well but not out of danger. Liberal leaders dispute Morley opposition plans as factions push for a possible Liberal Union to counter Tory or Salisbury Chamberlain influence. News notes continued rumors of Gladstone leaving his room and potential next moves.
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Andrew Clark
Joseph
Geren
Morley
Seton
Witten
Truk
Salisbury- Chamberlain Combination In Power Again. Mr. Gladstone
John Worley
Morler
Murder connections and political plots swirl in 1878 Leitrim case
Reports from Glasgow and Galway recount the 1878 assassination of William Sydney Leitrim, with suspect Kari Litrin claiming involvement for seduction motives. The tale ties to Irish revolutionary actions and a later divorce suit in New York, while Newfoundland subsidy talk stirs Canadian plans amid disaster and relief efforts.
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Tiscomnt Lowrom
Aug S.apelasner
Glasgow
Scotland
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Karl
Leitrim
Galway
Ireland
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Hin Clark
Va Ane
Suk
Donegal
Garey
Irish Revolutionary Party
Body of Riggin to Arrive from Chili for Naval Funeral
August 2 4 Inez Partyneiraa reports that the body of Chas W Riggin killed by the Valparaiso mob will reach here on the 10th. A patriotic reception is planned by the city. The funeral is set for Sunday with the National Guard of Pennsylvania and sailors from Sit Legis stationed at the event. A committee will meet the Mayor to arrange use of Independence Hall and salute arrangements.
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Canada
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Canadies
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Newfoundland
Mian Ab Disare Banchegperess
Bas
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Riggio
Chili
Inez
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Af Navy
Kigyin Enuiy
Trustee Sweetland Pays Last Installment of Sprague Estate
The Sprague estate trustees announced final payments to creditors under the deed trust mortgage. Receivers of local savings banks will distribute dividends and wind up the banks in autumn. Creditors expect about twenty percent of their claims. existing creditors will receive limited percentages as the plan concludes.
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Sweetland
Sprague
Sonoma
Trustes
Cranston Sarings Bank
Franklie Institution For Saving
Existance
FOUND AT ASBURY Paru i at Prindelphia Assiuetion Cease
A garbled update from Asbury Park reports a baby parade incident where a missing five year old boy named Ralph Leech was found. Local police ask Asbury Park to hold the child while authorities verify details amid confusion and scattered notes.
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Prindelphia
Asbury Park
Ralph Leech
Dabary Park
Pine
Lockout debate over government appropriations extends four days
The House fills as locked out government printing office workers return amid a heated fight over extending government appropriations for four days. Rep Holman demands urgent action while opponents fault the delay, with talks aiming to pass a five million dollar appropriation and set a special order for the next Congress session. The scene also notes related naval and royal news from Brooklyn and British engagements in Europe.
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Mr. Holman
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Thoes Bureau of Engraving
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Tale
White House
Nations Zoo
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Graer
Hopline Hep
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Dockery Press
Hopkins
Benave
Holman
Senate committees curb business activity this session
Aug 9 report from Washington notes Senate committees have effectively tamed business for the current session. Only two regulation committees may meet, with high likelihood of limited action as proceedings proceed despite ongoing concerns. The fragmentary item reflects a stalled regulatory agenda in the capital.
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