Executed. Six Murderers Hanged at Fort Smith
A Peet Smith dispatch reports six condemned men hanged at Fort Smith on Friday, all refusing confessions. Whittington, Pooy, Smoker Boy, Tunner’s son and others faced the noose, with details of their crimes and origins in Cherokee Nation and Fort Smith disputes. The event drew spectators as the men each faced death in a somber, orderly showing.
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Peet Smith
Moore
Paine
Foey
Whittington
Evans
Cambell
Mankiller
John Whittington
John J. Warner
Pickens County
Vietin
Tunner
Smoker
Short
United States
Stoker
Samuel Poay
Poay
Fort ‘Amith
Steven
John Bmmnett Natl
Talequah
Canta Rlevenson
Teft
Pooy
Natf
Koay
Naffi
Jlorace
Fooy
Pistol match settles after shots at Rockford field
In Winnebago County near Rockford a pistol fight ended without further bloodshed after Maj. John N Edwards of St. Louis and Col. Emory Foster of the St. Louis bar clashed over a newspaper article. The duel, arranged for September 6, used Colt navy revolvers and concluded with one exchange and no injury.
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Missouri
Aies
Winnebssa County Agricultural Society
Dowrads
Edwards
Foster
Winnebago County
Colt
Harrison B. Bratch
Maj. Edwards
W. D. A. Bernard
Gen. Crant
Calt
Titan
Theian
Navy
City Council Approves Courthouse Site Pact Conditioned on County Acceptance
The Quincy City Council on Monday adopted a resolution approving the committee’s proposal for conveying a site for a courthouse to Jefferson Square. The plan would require Adams County Board of Supervisors to accept the arrangement within ninety days. if rejected, the city will seek an alternative central site. Races and program notes accompany the session, including details on horses and local entrants.
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Jefferson Square
Market Square
City of
Quings
aoKite For & Courthowe
County Board
Board of Supervisors
Assat End County Board
Pie Chiron lA ELEC Bas Pranecisen Sept 6 Caberna tor sate
In Hawt, Phelps v5,000 and Pidwell 18,000 are listed for the election. The Tee Luye reba are not complete. The Democratic wall remains optimistic about a possible majority. The Strayer contest is still unfolding with updates expected.
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Cabernator
Phelps
Pidwell
Ehanecs
Old Settlers Entertainment Plans and Reunion Notes
Arrangements for the Old Settlers entertainment detail the programme, committees, and officers. The September 1 meeting notes the slow arrival of guests, scenic grounds near the courthouse, and a busy schedule including concerts, races, and a platform stage.
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The
Society
Exposition Plans Set With Gen Shennan as Judge
The Mississippi Valley Fair Association advances preparations for the coming exposition. Gen W T Shennan will act as judge for the competitive drill while committees arrange minor details. Railroads offer reduced rates to move stock, and a prize cup of 250 dollars awaits the winning drill team.
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W. T. Shennan
Mississippi Valley Fair Association
Quincey
Tessas
Chicago & Alton
Louisiana
Mexico
Missoni, Town & Nebraska Road
Alexandria
Centerville
Mc Pipe Fott
Missouri
Iowa
Mllners
W.T. Shennan
Catholic Voters Urged On New Jersey Constitution
Patterson New Jersey Sept 5 ballots circulated in Catholic churches erasing amendment which bars public funds for private or sectarian schools and preserves free public schools. Montistons New Jersey Sept 6 priests from pulpit urged Catholic voters to support the amendments and oppose public money for sectarian institutions.
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New Jersey
Patterson
N. d
Moutistons
N.J
Guidands
Preliminary Examination of By Chatten Chatten Weber
The preliminary examination of Enoch By Chatten Alfred Chatten and Frank Weber for assault with intent to kill on TJ Mitchell was not held this afternoon at 2 o clock before Judge Hutton. The Chatten brothers were represented by Wheat and Marey and T H Brooler. Frank Weller was represented by A A Meir say. TJ Mitchell was retained by Sinclair and Weller, with O P Rooney as Prosecuting Attorney in Judge Mitchall’s absence. The examination was continued to the morning of September.
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Stepmnina
A. Duncan
Rey
W. Dunlap
A. A. Glenn
J.C. Thompson
John
Mount Stenning
Adams
Brown
Ev. LW. Dunlap
A.A. Glenn
Enoch
Chatten
Alfred Chatten
Frank’ Weber
Peron
Mitchell
Jim
Hutton
Chatten Brothers
Wheat & Marey
T. H Brooler
Frank Weller
O. BP. Rooney
WG. Owing
Mitchall
Heaven and order in the home and life
An essay arguing that order is Heaven’s first law, defining order as the proper placing of things and noting how domestic tidiness reflects male and female roles. The piece contrasts men’s and women’s approaches to keeping a home, praises women’s taste for neatness, and advises consistent, simple routines to restore and maintain order amid clutter. It cites household dynamics and the enduring value of orderly living.
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Heaven
Imleed
Chiox
Tood
Paternam
Imam Vedo
Oder
Ting
Amos
Worman
Aehirn
Pla
Aoman
Howe Orn
California Election Returns Hint Large Democratic Victory
San Francisco reports few returns but suggest Democrats have won the state ticket by a large majority. Houghton and Luttrell likely elected in their districts. City precinct results are sparse and indecisive with independents claiming city wins but mayor unclear. Interior returns are not yet available.
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San Phaderce
Houghton
Luttrell
Nas Francisco
Quiet town notes amid harvest and local pride
The town reports a calm period with good corn crop and steady trade. Local figures mention Min P cres of La Prairie for grain sales, Os Drake & Son at state yard, Yankee Robinson aiding youth education, and a possible hotel venture. Calls persist for a new courthouse in Jefferson Square and harmony between Quincy city and Adams County.
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Prain Oy
Min Pe Cres
la Prairie
Mis
S. NL Cae
Labirie
Doe Tavreasen
Drake & Son
Yankee Robinson
Miss Thomas
Adams County
Quincy
Jefferson Square
Max Apiin
Corn making heyday and town relief plea in Liberty
From Liberty Missouri September 1 reports a corn making heyday despite poor health and disruption. Dr Grimes notes six daily bites, a new fence, the School Board digs a well and pumps for defense. A local institute meeting is planned for September 14 and fund relief is urged for Dent and Texas Counties due to widespread crop failures with requests for aid via S D Crow, Licking, Missouri.
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Liberty
Libary
Grimes
Temple of Defence
Clayton
Cumyp Point
Mar. Bacon
Charley Linn
Mr. Fisher
Flom
Dent County
B. QO. Crow
Adina County
Dent
Texas
D. Urow
Licking, Texas Co
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Beauchamp
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Beauchampe
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Jeanne
Cnet
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Shea
Danell
Daniel Mygus
Vernier
Beebolt
Jude
Deppant
Edmund Campbell
Lawson Ross
Campbell
Butler
Ross
James Moore
Hunton
Washington Co
Ark
Indian Territory
Red River
Irwin
Teass
Kentucky
ST. Louis
St. Doe
Tour Cieres
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Publer
Chi
Will Tale Putin
Nari Afonroe
Charles
Popata
Joe
Quine
Cine
OLD Settlers
Mount Sterling
Strenina
Hannibal
Monte Brancs
D. G. Nutting
Jacksonville
L. W. Dunlap
Lange
Addie
Ll. W. Dintap
Dine
Lewin
Pattsfield
Mirste
Jos. M. Lowry
JW. Price
Tony
Whig
Wracker
Mr. Hess
My. Campbell
Tom Curry
Jas. Harper
Robert Tillson
Squire Peegehouse
Wm. Podd
Henry Asbury
Rott
Tyson and
Son
Fair Grounds
Halston
San Francisco
Direc
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Ralston
Sharon
Friends of Ralston
Budletin
Yam
D. O. Mills
Bank of California
Saheron
Finance and Commerce
Bank of Citorn
Bank of Nevadas
Han Prasxerco
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