Third Suicide Attempt Reported in Lincoln
In Lincoln a young woman made a heavy dose of laudarium in what is described as the capital city’s third suicide attempt amid a wave of self-destruction. She was revived by a physician and is reportedly on the road to recovery. A serious charge follows as Constable James Leary moves to arrest Thomas Bullock on willful abandonment. reports allege Bullock’s involvement with a young, unmarried mother and a child born weeks ago.
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Lincoln
Omaha Bee
Caae
James Leary
Crab Orchard
Thomas Bullock
Mr Leary
Mr. Bullock
Beatrice
Bullock
Beatrice Express
Pleuro pneumonia confusion among Omaha stockmen
The article notes cattle disease concerns spreading from Chicago to South Omaha stockyards. Veterinarians examined sick cattle showing pleuro pneumonia like symptoms but diagnosed as anthrax fever, an infectious not contagious illness. Omaha stockmen, reassured by experts, fear pleuro pneumonia may not threaten their cattle.
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Chicago
Mas
South Omaha
Omaha
Omaha Republican
Accident of the Frail in Burlington yard
A switch engine backed six cars in Omaha’s Burlington and Missouri yard around 7 PM. A freight approached. both enginemen leapt clear to save their lives as the switch engine derailed, destroying rear tracks. Two ahead cars continued, colliding further east with an extra freight. one car splintered.
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Omaha Herald
Burlington& Missouri
Freman
State Grevities In General From Midwestern Notes
Omaha citizen Thomas Murphy died last week from a paralytic stroke. Union Pacific awarded a contract to Rome locomotive works for ten 10 wheel engines, 15 per month capacity. Miss May Clark of Lincoln attempted suicide with strychnine but survived after medical aid. motive unclear. A female swindler is active among Nebraska City women, described as large and blunt. her methods involve embroidery and mischief. In the Robert E Marvin case, the railroad wreck near Dewess on the 19th led to a $1,000 life policy payout by Benevolent Life Insurance on the 27th. William Ehlers of North Branch killed three horses by order of the state veterinary due to glanders. Fremont hotel registers report strong business, exceeding last year. Jackson Marion Hes jailed in Gage county on murder charges. twice convicted and sentenced to hang, with case now before the supreme court. Prosecution has cost Gage county about $5,000 and is unresolved.
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Thomas Murphy
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Locomotive Works
Rome
N. Y
Nebraska City
Robert E. Marvin
Deweess
Benevolent Life
Supreme Court
Gage County
Wm. McAlister
Grand Island
Pawnee City
Neenan Saunders
Pool
Harry Barlow
Peter Billings
Merrifield & Seniment Market
Lincoln
Whoa Senamoala
Episcopal Church
Neligh la
Mycra
Crete
Friendville
Lancaster County
Thirtieth State Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches
Fremont
Congregational Church
Nebraska
G A. R
Secretary of State
G A
Chicago
Hartington
Randall & Co
Des Moines Iowa hosts Midwest railroad commissioners convention
A convention of railroad commissioners from Wisconsin Minnesota Colorado Nebraska Iowa Illinois Missouri Kansas and Dakota territory is called to meet in Des Moines Iowa on December 16 at 9 o'clock a m Neligh Nebraska awarded a water works contract to Strang Company of Omaha for 975 dollars with completion by January 1 Lincoln begins first day whistle service for Chicago and Northwestern trains with strong patronage. local news covers family strife thefts, cemetery work, pony breeding and civic developments across Nebraska towns.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
Ilinois
Missouri
Kansas
Dakota Territory
Des Moines
Neligh
Strang Company
Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern
Lincoln
Capitol City
Frst
8. E. Morgan
Humphrey
Wynka Cemetery
Fremontman
Plattsmouth
I*riendress
Dixon County
Y.M.C. A
Sinstings
Nebraska Southern Railway Company
Hastings
Lowman
Hastings Capitalats
Indian Springs
Beatrice
Sto Be
Algernon
Custer County
Nebraska City
Grand Pacific
Greenwood
Wayne Manufacturing Company
Wayne
Fairbury
Gage County
Blue
Beatrice Express
Rock Island
Emra
Curtis
Philadelphia Times
John
Jewell
Broad Street
Ife
Pole
Fremont
Patent Office progress noted in annual report
Washington dispatch reports M V Montgomery cites improved conditions at the Patent Office since Secretary Lamar took charge. He notes long waits earlier and outlines calls for more room, legal fixes on copies of decisions, patent dating and assignment, and refunds of erroneous payments, with a patent fund nearing $300000.
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Patent Office
Washington Dispatch
Secretary of the Interior
Patents
M. V. Montgomery
Lamar
Congress
Treasury
Another 3 Per Cent Bond Call for 1880 Redemption
The secretary of the treasury issues the one hundred forty fourth call for ten million dollars of the 3 percent loan of 1882. Principal and accrued interest on the designated bonds will be paid in Washington on December 1, 1880. Interest ceases on that date. Bonds numbered within sets from $50 to $600 and $1,000 ranges are called by original numbers only.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury of
United States
Washington
Derailment Tragedy Near Rio Siding Kills Many
A went bound Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul limited train derailed at East Rio Siding Wisconsin, killing over twenty with most victims burned. Survivors describe a chaotic scene as flames engulfed the day coach and sleepers. several passengers identified include Mrs. Sherer and family, Louis Brinker, Emil Waltersdorff, and others. Conductor Searle recalled seventeen named victims and suspected more, with at least twenty dead confirmed.
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Portage
Wis
Lmited
East Rio Sio
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
N. P. Hankey
Raila
Sidney
Little
Egan
Uurteen
Thin City
Tiarrean
Beaver Dam
Fox Lake
Traina
Hunton
Ream
Rioanya
Loum Hrinker
Eimil Watersderf
Columbia
Reanna Johnson
al- Mort
Scherer
Winona
St. Paul
Rio
Behop Wapple
Fairbault
Mia
Mr. McGuinne
Des Moines
Naken
Thosy
Tha An. Rineer
Howie
Laten
Masa
Bearle
C. Sherer
R. Jones
Sisters of Charity
Louis Brinker
Emil Waltersdorff
Columbus
Chiago
Charles Bmnith
Watertown
Manaton
Win
Buillwater
Minn
Wausau
Walter Soott
J.T. Lincoln
Mra
Pertaked
Catholic sisters identified in Winona convent disaster
Victims were members of Mother Alexia’s Winona Minnesota convent not the superior as first reported. Sisters Alphonz and Dionesia died alongside Albertino Schmidt, a candidate for orders, in a deadly blaze. Recovery of bodies proceeds as coroner and district attorney prepare an inquest in Rio.
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Mother Alexia
Winona
Minn
Alphonz
Alexia
Northwest
Dionesia
Albertino Schmidt
New Castle
Wia
Louis Brinker
Enstt Walterndorf
Sistern Alphouz
Dioncala
Walter Scott
Rio
Allen
Indians Report Praises Progress In Tribes And Reform
The annual Indian Affairs report to the Interior Department highlights orderly behavior among tribes during the war year. It cites rising farming, land allotment interest, agricultural needs, and education as signs of civilization, while urging sever alty reforms and federal support for schools and censuses. Also included are two crime items from New Jersey and Chicago involving violent incidents and legal motions.
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Atkins
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
Indiana
Acheo A
Ite Strongy
Hoslao
Theron
Oklahoma
Senate
House
Five Shots But Didn't Kill The New York Surveyor
New York November 1 The surveyor of the port of New York was shot in his office at the custom house by a discharged inspector. The attacker fired five shots wounding the surveyor twice, with the motive tied to alleged extortion from immigrants at Castle Garden. The wounded man remained conscious, with one bullet through the left hand and another through the thigh, as investigators and police pursued the suspect who surrendered to officers nearby.
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New York
Cusien
New Youn
Custom House
Sasassio
Logy Bleral
Castle Garden
Ofice
Willams Street
Louis Nichols
Fyamiuner Thomas Hyatt
Privay
Hanover Street
Bieral
Beaver Street
Cotton Exchange
Gerl
Ald Siath Avenue
Brazil
Dicral
Belnge
Newas
Lana
Dieciose
Klador
Neattie
Wieral
Toma Fells Court
Surray
Fred
Ahoto
General Kaulbars Latest Dispatch Drives Bulgarian Alarm
Oct 2 sources report government orders to local authorities to curb seditious pamphlets amid a plot tied to General Kaulbarsou and alleged Russian backing. Kaulbars proposes strong measures as Varna reports rumor-driven tension. A note to the Bulgarian foreign minister warns of Russian emissaries inflaming wariness.
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Kaulbarna
Enan
Kaulbarsou
Kaulbars
Varna
Russia
Varnsa
Dulusra
Kaulbsra
Serge
Bode
Loxvox
Stanterd Synthe Czar
Waldemar
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Fremont Werald
David L. Brainard
Second Cavalry
Cleveland
Ita
Sergeant Brainard
Avoca
Douglas County
Fort Omaha
Lincoln Dispatch
Companion
Life Insurance Companion
Sioux City
Andrew Atkinson
David Duff
Yankee Hill
Atkinson
Duff
N. J
Edward Parsons
Elles Pitchford
Bile
Carle Thompson
Ellen
Elen
Carrie
Edward
Delaware
Parsons
Misa Carrie
Miss Carrie
Likewife
Hackensack
Gary
Wharton
Junge Gary
Wiinota
Omaitia
Vastey
Choice
Perth
Wittar
Firoun—Puate CF
Hoos
Pone & Shuppin
Catilu
Brockera
Louie
Kansas City
Wrrar
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