Wabash Knights of Labor talks and cyclone reports
New York dispatch details a Knights of Labor mediation with Wabash officials led by Jay Gould A A Talmage and Hoxie and Captain Haye over worker reinstatement after June 18 a delay and further conference. The Charleston area endures a devastating cyclone causing extensive property damage and railroad disruption with crops uncertain.
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New York
Jay Gould
A. A. Talmage
Wabash Railroad
Hoxie
Southwestern System
Haye
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Knights of Labor
Wabash
Gould
Wabash Road
Talmage
Orpcepa
Fort Wayne
Decatur
Springfield
Moberly
St. Louis
Sedalia
Knights of Labor Today
Knights
Powderly
Coroner searches for cause in Walkup death at Emporia
Reports from Emporia Kansas state the coroner's jury seeks evidence on J R Walkup's death with stomach contents analysis expected soon. Mrs Walkup is summoned to testify as suspicions of poisoning persist amid disputed rumors and a string of related actions. Disturbing accounts from St Louis Sedalia and Ohio accompany this dispatch.
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Rodgers
Emporia
Kansas
J. R. Walkup
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Sedalia
Hiram Heflin
J. D. Cruse
Beaman Station
Heflin
Exposition Subscription Raised by Louisville and Nashville
A dispatch from M H Smith president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad increases the company subscription from eighteen thousand to twenty five thousand dollars and authorizes drawing at sight for ten thousand to meet the due installment. Exhibition space is filling rapidly.
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New Orleans
The
American Exposition Company
M. H. Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
McConnie
Wolfson's Store Offers Wide Range of Goods at Low Prices
A Lieur representative observed heavy shipments arriving at L. Wolfson's store with complete assortments across the line. The notice says the aim is to clear stock quickly as new carloads arrive, inviting ladies to shop Wolfson first for baby wear, salon wear, linen, and full dress suits among others.
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L. Wolfson’s
Wolfson
Salt as fly deterrent in Smithfield street eatery
A Pittsburg Chronicle reporter questions a waiter who sprinkles salt behind the counter and on the floor to deter flies. The manager claims salt fills the air with saline articles and keeps pests away, noting little fly presence among scraps and broken victuals.
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Pittsburg Chronicle
Smithfield Street
Sal
Fruits as Everyday Staples Mark American Prosperity
The article argues that tropical fruits like bananas oranges and lemons have become common in American households reflecting rising affluence and health benefits. It contrasts past scarcity with present widespread consumption of melons peaches pears plums and berries, noting broad public appeal and improved well being.
Old Debt Recalled In Brief Exchange
In a terse exchange, Bobbins confronts Jackson about a $5 loan lasting two years. Jackson acknowledges the debt and repays, with Bobbins surprised at the repayment and remarking on the forgotten loan.
Vacant sinecure for Hon W Beresford after death
The Hon W Beresford’s sinecure ends with his death. He earned 6000 dollars annually for a yearly Royal Tennis Court visit and ensuring its existence. An additional 7500 dollars was wasted on the Governor of Duck Pond Island, an office created by the Merry Monarch. The ground overseen by the office is described as very large and unspecific.
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Clareston
Charleston
Augusta
Sullivan Island
Union
East Battery
Monticello
Florida Line
Savanah
Southeastern Railroad
Northeastern
South Carolina Railroad
St. Helena
Martin’s Point
Michigan Supreme Court case on crooked card trick swindle
A Michigan Supreme Court decision rejects splitting hairs to shield thieves who swindle a countryman with a familiar card trick. It states that when rogues conspire to take a man’s money by such tricks, the fraud constitutes stealing under settled law. Opera Putfls tt appears as a garbled end note about Owl cigarettes.
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Michigan Supreme Court
The Schoolma'am and a Busy Texas Ad Page
A fragment from Boston Courier advertising Dr Bosanko's Cough Syrup and local goods by Rice Fowler Cohn Co and others. Notices boast enlarged gardens Texas Toilet Trifle and a 8 5. Is Mad Stevens Clairvoyant offers past present and future readings. Real estate and livestock ads from Abilene and ranch lands plus a licensed job office offering printing services.
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Rice & Fowler
R. Cohn & Co
J. D. Devine
J. Clavin
Public Notice from San Antonio Mayoral Office 1885
Notice to the Public dated August 26 1885 lists free vaccination by the City Physician at Kalteyer's drug store Military Plaza 9 to 10 am and Bodemann's drug store opposite Sunset depot 6 to 7 pm. Also invites sealed bids for plumbing work on 15 San Antonio buildings with proposals due September 12 1885 and right to reject all bids. BRYAN CALLAGHAN Mayor B E P Claupon City Clerk
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San Antonio
Texas
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Joske Brothers
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Northern Assurance Company
England
Commercial Union Assurance Company
Imperial Fire Insurance Company
Lancashire Insurance Company
Phoenix Assurance Company
Insurance Company of North America
Ofhiladelphia
Phenix Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Phoenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
American Central Insurance Company
Oftige
Rische’s Cigar Store
Commerce Street
Southern Hotel
James P. Hickman, JR
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Ant
Oxford
Newport
Soledadstop
FW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor, Villita
San Antonio, Texas
Austin
Rosendale
Thomas Goggan
Galveston and
Sant Antonio
Byrnes & Kerr
H. Schultze
West
Commerce St
Sciltyy Drug Store
South Charleston
Runona Bank
Dynamiters
Monterey
Zacatecas
State of Mexico
Fraco Marin
Jefe Politico
Luxpam
Vera Cruz
Laredo
el Paso
Lady Golden-Rod
Golden-Rod
Golden Red
Mamma
Margie
Carrie W. Bronson
St. Nicholas
Burrage
Houston Post
Fant
Stevens
Bexar County
Elliott Dooley
Gaston Ashe
Tom Lubbock
Dooley
Alf Burrage
Pyerags
L. E. Edwards
Mount Gilzap
Ohio
John Sherman
Trade
Pirrspure
Western Nail Association
Mills
Bill Tibbs
Chicago Ledger
Africa
Paradise
Philadelphia Press
Opera Paris
Avoidee
Bobbins
Jackson
Bobbine
Owl
Opera
Arra
JI. A. Selby & Sm
Galveston
Uts Direct
L. Wolfson
Main Plaza
Acequia Street
W. Commerce Street
Boston Courier
William Lippe
Eighth Cavalry Band
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J. A. Selby & Co
Harry JL. Fowler
Dmaggis
Houston Street
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Licur
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