Turbulent Times Amid Turmoil and War Clouds
A sprawling, error-ridden chronicle surveys global tension and domestic incidents. It notes Ottoman finance debates, a Turkish naval buildup opposed by ministers, a Kentucky death from cancer, German statesman Beust’s passing, and unsettled markets. Scattered items cover labor demonstrations, factory strikes near Troy, and public safety actions. The long list includes political shifts, court actions, embezzlement cases, and disasters from fires to drownings, all framed in a busy, patchwork newspaper style.
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John Rodman
Frakfort
Kentucky
Vie
Cout
Vrederle Ferninand von Beust
Shannon
Tredand
London
Liberty and Properly Defense League
Lord Roager
Jmrade
United States
Canada
Troy
New York
Unclaimed Estates and Law in England Prompt Court Hearings
A New York Times style discussion critiques how unclaimed estates in England are handled. It notes totals like 21,000 and large fortunes such as the Brad ford and Lairenne Townley estates. The piece cites legal timelines for real and personal property claims and warns Americans could be misled by false claims or schemes, urging readers to seek accurate information from reliable sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckmara
Dundiy
Tokio Palacia
Manopein
Imperial
Govrka
Warsaw
Imperial Palace
Gateblna
Cicneral Kaulhars
Fastrida
Opersden
Josse $. Williams
Purl Wasne
Taft
Old Turer Nots
Cincinnati
Down Dodge
Rocky Mountains
Gexern MarPherson
Burush
Geronimo
Fort Mekens
Fort Marion
Cox
Anzios
Constantinople
Tiis
Congress
New York
Johnson's Bayou
Grange
Tex
F. J. ¥. Bradley
Pullman Palace Car Company
Chicana
England
Daotnes Buchanan
Minnister Ly Londis
Fuguirlis
Tusthiow Evans
Tu Uuell
Funde
Chauncery
Ull Letution
Ueyler
Lowell
Ue Court of Chancery
Jenuens
Mosher
Bradford
Lairenne- Townley
Chase-Townley
America
Bell
Ottr Witisler
Tie Tagruc
Mika
Rutland
New York Times
Jeni
Winfield Manf
Winfield Manf'g
Warren
Ohio
Fivecumnse Deslers
Jobuers
Constomes
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Universal Penny Post and the Drive for Cheap Mail
The article discusses the push for universal cheap postage led by England and economist J Henni ker Heaton. It notes lower rates boost mail volume, offsetting revenue loss, and envisions easier global communication. It also mentions Lincoln era portraits and reflections from Mrs Lincoln, plus a Burlington Free Todd County note about votes and parachutes.
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Universal Penny Post
England
J. Henniker-Heaton
M. P
Great Britain
Commercial Grain Market Reports From Kansas City
The Daily Indicator notes regular elevator receipts of 3,188 bushels with 9,568 bushels withdrawn, leaving a stake in storage and a Board of Trade report. Corn and oats show limited activity with cash bids lacking for futures, while barley and rye futures display scattered offers and few bids amid a steady market.
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Kasuas City
Get
Fincy
Stari Ag
Board of Trade
Oata
Tive
Silva Weres
CATE
SVES
Trier
Colorailo
Robady
e-Lee
Italbe
Price
Heart
Slavery in Cuba Freed by Royal Decree in 1886
The Queen Regent of Spain signs a decree freeing Cuba slaves from remaining servitude, tracing abolition efforts from 1800 and 1879 laws, with compensation to owners and gradual emancipation culminating in full freedom for many enslaved people. The piece notes demographic shifts and broader European reactions, plus adjacent notices on Lincoln, Boone, and cattle ranching history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Chrlstiva
Froctet
Mott
We York Lerald
The Cocaine Habit and a Doctor's Cautionary Tale
A Cincinnati interview with Dr. John L. Stephens of Lebanon argues the cocaine habit is far worse than morphine or opium, wrecking kidneys and liver. He cites cases from Dr. Underhill and others, praising Warner's Safe Cure as essential in treatment and warning of hidden kidney damage behind many illnesses. Two lottery stories from Washington and Missouri end with hopeful notes on luck and prudent use of winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
J. L. Stephens
Lebanon
Grand Hotel
State Board of Health
Iowa
Alexander Neil
Columbus Medical College
Anil
Academy of Meiticing
W. 2. Claneey
Indianapolis
Ind
Kim
Anil Soean
HC. Wilson
Cincinnati
Lila
Gall
Neil
Wal Con
Warner
Strry
Stephens
Duny
Warkington
D. C
John Connor
Loulenun State Lottery Company
Connor
Camnnack && Deckers
Conor
Star
Lng
Stier
Jake Simms
Chris
Adams Express Company
South Wullington
Simms
New York Elevated Roads Passenger Growth Report
The Rex York Mail and Press notes a dramatic rise in daily passengers on the Manhattan and other elevated lines. In thirteen years the annual rider count soared to 119,199,501, with fare receipts reaching 7,426,216.23 dollars, while overall traffic for four roads expanded from 1579 to 1886 with Sept 90 figures. The daily average rose to 115,989, and a peak day carried 550,104 on June 5, 986. Only one passenger death occurred from negligence. The piece forecasts capacity to 700,000 daily with existing facilities. External lines aside, the report underscores rapid urban transit expansion and safety notes amid growing ridership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mierated Road
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
New York Elevated
New York
Ratironda
Rex York
Some Statistics Concerning Jews in Europe and America
Fragmented statistics compare Jewish populations across cities like Vienna and Trieste with Italian centers such as Leghorn, Florence, Milan, and Genoa. The piece notes a Hebrew scholarly presence in Padua, Rabbi Ende Lolli as lecturer, and tallies immigrant arrivals in Castle Garden New York, highlighting diverse origins and changing totals amid contemporaneous cough remedy ads.
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Italy
Vienna
Trieste
Nome
Leghorn
Tutin
Vorex
Florence
Echo Ferrara
Athoun
Maden
Maa Tn
Milan
Verona
Padua i Nales
Genoa
Manatna
Padua
Ende Lolli
University of Paola
Luazatia
Caatle Garden
New York
Asiguet
Farmers Lead Cadet Origins in West Point Admission
A compiled list shows farmers far outpacing other occupations in supplying cadets to the West Point academy. Farmers furnish 627 recruits, 352 more than merchants, with authors cooks barbers and others contributing far fewer. The piece notes broader social and economic implications, citing Henry George, Red Star Cough Cure, Statue of Liberty lighting plans, and an advertising blurb promising work from home with high pay.
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Army
West Point
Wen
Prigkers
Congress
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San Francisco
Armour & Io
Ciicaga
Lowe A. & Day Gould
Memphis Chamber of Commerce
Consonty
Orty
Bedora
Lizzie Nodinson
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Lureky
Ark
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George F. Edmunids
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Auden
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Turtle Mountains
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Lundod
Mensa
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Daniel W. Stout
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Ronse
Boston
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Harriet Rees
Bacox Montgomery
Tolama
Mexico
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Henry L. Bayles
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Unsas City
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Eau Claire
Tierr Schmidt
May al Kee
Cook County
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Tie Dow Af
Cleveland
Charles Whittlesey
Galveston
Grovy
H.W Rawson
Lexington
Rane
Colombia
Honey Ward Beecher
Lew York
Thaereuth
Kansas City Fair Grounds
Trench Tire
Mnuil Severat
BION
Essory
Lorton Pran
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Sarah Bush Lincoln
Abrahamt Lincolf
Thadaeon John
Aba
Abs
Burlington
Dagetial
Todd County
Bes Bes
Nyuor
Loulevliis Courier
Commercial
Kansas City Grain and Livestock Marketa
Fediawince
Nance Orient Fuyers
Vircus
Ebay
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Rhie
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Daniel Boone
Thomas Sully
Dante
Boone
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Sully
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Joseph Nimmo
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Missouri
Ayair
Dearie
Harper's Bazar
Henry George
K. Cox
D. D
Washington, D. C
Bartholdi Statue of Liberty
Socielly
Picayune
Hallett & Co
Portland
Maine
Wallett & Co
Tde Allen's Lane Balgam
Carter
Les
Cole
W. Cole
Igtrengt
Birmay Hiness
Jovalida
Mindle
neDretnTe
Tiepagen
Molin
Ta Ojnthy
MI Publishers Review
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Mississippi
Carree
Ixqne
Lyon
Na O Jin
Pise
H Jackson & CO
Quincy
Itinois
Kansas
Nina
Alla, Nerra
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G. Nicolay
Hay
Rebe
T. Lincoln
Jebralam Lincoln
Frank &. Stockton
George W. Cable
Mary Hatock Foote
Edward Eggleston
Russia
Siberia
George Kennan
Siberian
Eggleston
American
TRY CO
Mallorat
Rugeist
H. D. Cushman
Michel Jones
Ro Teen Ae Pul Ara Nghaweon
Marth
Svendld
Cataluzue
K.adness
Plereo Well Excavator Co
New Yorke
Galma
Bareios
Rerioa Low
Mumane Remedy Co
LaFayette
Elgner
Buffalo
Nee. J. Step
Lekaxon
Jepsville
Lina
Bob
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Holly
U.K
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