Staniforth Inquest Opens With Murder Suspicions
Inquest into Sid M. Staniforth’s death continues as witnesses describe wounds, possible self harm, and alleged jealous acts by Ignacia Cortez. Testimony details a chaotic scene at Cortez’s bagnio on Nueva street with multiple shots, conflicting statements, and a verdict of murder against Cortez and John McCown, awaiting grand jury action.
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Dr. Hadra
John McCown
Rosa Lee
Nueva Street
Ignacia Cortez
Ignacio
Mabel Wilson
Bagnio
Wuitness
Ignacia
Sid
Wil Jess
Fouorth
John Chradwell
Folllows
Staniforth
Mr. McCoy
Llive
Lizzie Brown
South Laredo Street
Silver City
C. H. Mayfield
Columbus
San Antonio
House of Ill Fame
Fort Allen
New Mexico
John MacCown
Curtis Hails Burt Appointment as Naval Officer
The New York World notes George William Curtis highly approves Burt’s nomination to a naval post. The Mugwumps express broad support for the administration during this political moment.
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George William Curtis
Burt
New York World
American Wives Demand Boosts English Politics
A London era note claims Lady Randolph Churchill’s political success will raise demand for American wives in England. It argues English statesmen must secure brides from the United States to prosper in national affairs.
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Lady Randolph Churchill
England
Louis Globe-Democrat
Suffragists Protest Statue Mockery in Disfranchised State
A New York suffragist group denounces a proposed statue of liberty statue for a state where women cannot vote, calling it a mocking display and urging reform during a rally.
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New York
Philadelphia Ledger
Bartender Hired After Election Bid Sparks Laughs
A Chicago News excerpt shows a humorous scene where a newly elected legislator is told to shed coat and apron and start work as a bartender after being asked about qualifications. The exchange highlights election theatrics and quick job reassignment.
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Chicago News
Fire insurers back Saturday half holiday plan in New York
The Herald reports broad backing from New York fire insurance companies for a Saturday half day. Among 125 companies represented at the Board of Underwriters, 110 have signed to close at 1 pm on Saturdays, with nine still to be asked.
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Herald
Fire Insurance Companies of
New York
Board of Underwriters
New York Herald
Colored whitewasher offers two coats for fifty cents
A local example shows a darkey offering two coats of whitewash for 50 cents after charging 60 cents for a single coat. He justifies the discount by the extra labor of the first coat and hints he will grow wealthy if he keeps charging two cent work.
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Darkey
Eastern Star
Valencia Townspeople Defy Cholera Amidst Dance Troupe
A New York Herald correspondent reports Valencian men and women dancing to guitars and castanets as cholera ravages the province. Madrid panics and Murcia depopulates while Valencia townsfolk continue merriment, with death said to ride nightly through their arms, likened to the dead Cid.
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Valencia
Spain
Madrid
Murcia
Cid
New York Herald
General Black’s blunt dismissals draw contrasts with peers
The column portrays General Black in the Pension Department as applying army ethics to office by firing many staff without excuses. It notes his blunt approach, lacking humbug, and contrasts his actions with companions trained on Union or Confederate sides as a partisan newspaper excerpt cites.
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Fort Elliot
Wal
Menard County
General Cabell
United States
Texas
Waukesha
Wis
McCormick
Eda Sanden
Fort Worth
Thomas Hussy
Arange
Galveston
Black
Pension Department
Union
Miss Sweet
York ‘Tribune
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