Knights of Labor respond to Callaway on Chinese labor issue
The Knights of Labor at Denver issue a long formal reply critiquing Callaway of the Union Pacific. They accuse him of misrepresenting facts and favoring Chinese labor, call for removing Chinese workers, and note a petition for Union Pacific directors to act is gaining signatures across Omaha and the line.
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Omana
Knights of Labor
Callaway
Union Pacific
Denver
Thomas Nashorn
Beckwith & Quinn
Lockart
Rock Springs
Knights
Omaha
New York
E. F. Jones
Binghampton
Mr. Flower
Jones
State Committee
Slocum
Edward T. Jones
Utica
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Washington
Twenty-sixth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Congress
Thomas C. Pratt
G. R. Dwight
Ferdinand Ward
Ludlow Street
Grant & Ward
Warrer
Montreal
Port Lane
Seattle
Washington Territory
L'Otomah
Newcastle
Renton
Black Diamond
Colby
Sumner
Squak
Whitcomb
The
Oregonian
United States
Fourth Infantry
Vancouver
Puget Sound
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Texas Patents Granted September 22 1885
Citizens of Texas receive patents issued September 22 1885 reported by Louis Bagger & Co. The list includes J. D. Gardner J. N. Brumbelow Morgan cloths washer G M Harcourt Galveston corn sorter C B Hood Rosse combined seed planter Lines Daniel C T Long Milano stock car J L McCalet Benton adding machine W W F Wear Buffalo Springs corn and cotton planter Witherspoon and Frank Paris clock striking mechanism.
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Texas
Louis Bagger & Co
Washington, D. C
J. D. Gardner
J. N. Brumbelow
Morgan
G. M. Harcourt
Galveston
C. B. Hood
Rosse
Daniel
C.T. Long
Milano
J. E. Loafman
Liberty Hill
Lott & Arthur
Riddleville
Brace
J.L. McCalet
Benton
W. F. Wear
Wool buyers abandon city leaving ranches in search of wool
Nearly all the wool buyers who have made this city their headquarters for purchasing wool have now left the city and are visiting the various ranches in quest of the commodity they are so anxious to get. In allowing the wool buyers to purchase wool from the ranch, the wool grower is doing incalculable harm to the interests of San Antonio as a wool centre.
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San Antonio
Chronicles of Richard and the jester tale Parody
De Joinville reports Richard I asks his jester for a merry tale. The jester begins a rough fable about a hungry goat and a tomato can, provoking the king to angrily rebuke the storyteller for telling tales to his royal ancestors.
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de Joinville
Boston Transcript
Jim Davis
Eppest
Jackson
Stranger seeks work in Chicago noted by dime museum advice
A young stranger asks a Chicago citizen where to find a job. He claims honesty and industriousness and vows to avoid vice. The citizen suggests he try the dime museum around the corner for work.
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Chicago
the Dime Museum
Chicago Living Church
Crowds Cry for the Dollar Murmurs in Ancient Markets
From rulers to peasants and lawyers to clients, the crowd’s cry centers on the Dollar. The glitter of gold underpins worldly power, shaping faith and fortune as the idol parades through society.
The Alamo in City Custody and Its Historic Keeper
The Alamo, now under state ownership, is cared for by San Antonio city keeper Thomas Rife. Rife catalogs history and portraits, notes daily visitors, and plans to acquire more images of leading defenders while guiding tours of the site.
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Alamo
San Antonio
Rife
West
Serge
O Alamo
Davy Crocket
James Bowie
Homecoming orator asked about audience reaction
A young speaker returns from a county political meeting and recalls mixed reception. He jokes that his best suit spoiled the moment because he cannot wash the egg from it, highlighting a light local incident.
Puritan and Purist: Boston Yacht and Pugilist Confusion
A light exchange clarifies identities in Boston circles. The Puritan is the Boston yacht, while the Puritan in question is a different figure, leading to a humorous mix up about a swell and John L. Sullivan.
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Hubby
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Puritan
Noted Beauty Parallels Among New York Working Girls
A western paper correspondent claims among a thousand New York working girls there are as many beautiful faces as among the same number of young ladies who attend Fifth Avenue churches, citing a Lady Clara Vere de Vere type presence in both groups.
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New York
Lady Clara Vere de Vere
Fifth Avenue
Boy digs garden hit leads to quartz treasure tale
Nevada boy finds valuable quartz while digging in a garden. The item’s value and the tale reflect local lore and chance luck as described in the era’s newspaper’s playful regional notes.
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Nevada
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Joske Brothers
Osmith
Fire
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Northern Assurance Company
England
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Imperial Fire Insurance Company
Lancashire Insurance Company
Pheonix Assurance Company
Insurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
Pheonix Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Phenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
American Central Insurance Company
St. Louis
Rische’s Cigar Store
Commerce Street
Rik
J. Haisch
Sunset Depot
San Antonio, Texas
E. Commerce Street
Southern Hotel
James P. Hickman, JR
J.H. Marquart
Oxford
Newport
Soledadst, Op
F. WW. McAllister & Bro
S. Alamo ST
Cor, Villita
Austin
Rosendale
Thomas Goggan
Simmang
Oysters
Fish and Game
A. Hampel
Riverside Cafe
Scholz’s
Commerce
Losoya Streets
Telegraphic News
Ward
News York
Irving Hall
J.C. Keclesine
Oa Eet
Saratoga
R. G. Dunn & Co
Mercantile Agency
Fort Smith
Alexander Aaron
van Buren
Charles Taylor
Aaron
Taylor
Bond
St. Louiis
Fair Association
Ice
Thomas A. Hendricks
Cleveland
Texas Patents
the Alamo
Jimson
Tristram Dupley
Anno Bates
Concord
Mass
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Emerson
Grant
G. P. Lathrop
Rochester Union
Barnum
Associated Press
Jumbo
Tom
Theatre
Sam Antonio
W. H. Simms, Edwin Joyce
Theo, Hand A. Putz
Proprietors
TELAS
Jake Smith
Pete Green
Larry Doovey
Larry Dooury
Jo“ Coyne
Joyce
Weer
Geera
Weeres
Bessie Carlton
Tim Starin
Debbie Ricklin
Rosalia Gravalia
Nellie Allen
Songstress
Dessie Carlton
Fashion Orchestra
Ralph Rayner
Anaemia Fritz Bauchman
Jake Lightner
Doe Bruce
Allice Randall
Beal Pedemouines
Richard
Betsey Beesing
Chas
B&b
Ermamett
Edwin Joyce
Ine Dooley
Joe Coyne
Bob Masius
Frank Evans
Annie Howard
Debbie Rickling
Sierra Nevada
Allice
Kialla
Ralph
Salnon
Bill McClellan
Betsey
Randalls Cabin
McClellan
Bruce
Hangman
Fritze
Villian
Laws
Alice
Frita
Randall
Geo. H. Sauseren
B. J. Mauermann
W. E. Jones
C. Bamberger
Alamo Cement Co
Onice
Acequia
Adieus
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Industrial Report From
Georgia
Beauty
Blue Grays
Louisville Courier- Journal
M. Beanot
Oesages
Vienna
South Centre St
RS. A. R. Gregory's School
Nacogdoches Street
Spielhagen & Co
East Houston Street
Samuel
Jyus A. Reimann
Camargo Street
East Ouston Street
Aransas Railroad
Lachappelle’s Po Works
South Flores Street
Antonio Poultry Yards
Flores St
Soledad Street
A. R. Huawey
Vna Health
B. J
Republic OF Mexico
Mexico
Lorenzo Castro
City Pouna
Monterey Street
Alazan Creek
Red Bull
Onderleis
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