Rodent Plague Reports Spark War on Rats in East Suffolk
The local government board cites three reports on suspected human plague in East Suffolk linked to rat infestations. Findings show rat destruction hindered by noncooperation, with infected ship rats possibly introduced via grain. Authorities urge decisive action to prevent spread and emphasize isolation for pneumonia cases in suspected districts.
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Ondon
Suffolk
Governoment Board
Newsholme
Paily
Preston
Newscome
Samford
Orwell
Stour
Woodbridge
Cosford
Tendring
Newsholme Sass
Bizland
Glasgow
India
Wild Pigeon Sighted in Chicago's Jackson Park
Charles E. Hayden reports seeing a wild pigeon believed extinct in Jackson Park at 4 20 am, prompting renewed hope and a $590 reward for authentic evidence of a nesting pair. Attorney F A Pennington corroborates the sighting, noting distinguishing features.
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Chicago
Jackson Park
Charles E. Hayden
Ruthven Deane
Illinous Audubon Society
Mr. Hayden
Hayden
F. A. Pennington
Feat of a Modern Cowboy in Texas Antelope Chase
C. C. Slaughter's Soash ranch north of Vie Springs hosts Bob Slaughter of Dallas, a hunter who uses an automobile and lariat to pursue antelope. He belts a tire, feats of speed, and trophies back his claim with witnesses and a father’s recount.
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Texas
Vailas
Tate Jones
Kown
Plains of
Vie Springs
C. C. Slaughter Compenny
R. L
Bob) Slaughter
Dallas
Ig Moore
Geb
Soash
Goose Board Dispute Reaches Judge in Youngstown
Judge Brandmiller will decide if M. J. Strawiarski may collect board for a goose that wandered onto his property and was fattened for a feed but later claimed by its owner M. Susman. The case centers on rightful possession and compensation for care.
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Youngstown
Brandmiller
M. J. Strawiarski
M. Susman
Bicycle Balks Wild Cats in Tacoma Attack
Jesse Chadwick was biking home in Tacoma when three wild cats attacked him on the outskirts. He shielded himself with the bicycle and escaped. The weaponed bicycle was later found with its tires chewed off.
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Tacoma
Wash
Jesse Chadwick
Chadwick
Rat Saves Kentucky Schoolteacher After Horse Kick
In Frankfort Kentucky Miss Nannie Dun can a school teacher was kicked in the head by a horse the other day but her life was saved by her rat according to the notice the animal acted as a protector and warned handlers
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Frankfort
Nannie Duncan
President Arthur Overrules precedent in Treasury Offer
The article recounts how President Arthur personally offered Hugh McCulloch the secretary of the treasury post to succeed General Gresham. McCulloch, a longtime Indiana banker, accepted after a formal audience in which Arthur praised him. McCulloch had previously served as comptroller of the currency and twice as secretary, shaping Civil War finances and national budgeting.
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Arthur
Hugh McCulloch
Secretary of the Treasury
Indiana
Lincoln
McCulloch
Samuel Fessenden
the Treasury
Cleveland
The
Treasury
Washington
Turther
United States
Mre.Culloch
Mr. McCulloch
General Arthur
Mr. Aieculloch
Eral Gresham
United States Circuit Court
Gresham
Post Office
Executive Mansion
Treasury Department
McCul
McCall
General Gresham
EB. J. Edwards
Two Lectures in One by Phillips Astonishes Bennington Crowd
In the post Civil War era Wendell Phillips rarely used prepared text. North recalls his habit of composing in his head and delivering two lectures as one. In Bennington a committee asked for two lectures for one price and Phillips merged The Lost Arts with Ouverture. The crowd heard a single, seamless performance.
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Ireums
John G. North
America
Wendell Phillips
John B. Gough
Anna E. Dickinson
Mr. Phillips
Mr. North
Mr. Philips
Daniel O’connell
Toussaint
Ouverture
Republic of Hayti
Phillips
E. J. Edwards
Tragedy on Capitol: Ochiltree’s Poker Loss Revealed
Tom Ochiltree enters the house of representatives looking distressed. Judge Culberson consoles him as Ochiltree confesses a night of poker loss totaling 3000 dollars. He notes 20 dollars of the sum was in cash, revealing a scandalous detail.
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Tom Ochiltree
House of Representatives
Judge Culberson
Tom
Ochiltree
Chamberlain
Howes Civil War Enlistment Stride From Millionaire to Private
Abner L Train recalls Elias Howe a rich inventor who backed the Union with money and time. Howe sought enlistment for three years in the Seventeenth Connecticut Volunteers, served briefly as a private, then retired due to health, the sole millionaire to enroll as a private in that regiment.
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Elias Howe
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Conn
Benjamin Franken
Howe
Franklin
Abner L. Train
Yale
United States
Union
Seventeenth
Connecticut Volunteers
North
Washington
E. J. Edwards
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Table House
York
QO. H. P. Belmont
Long Island
Newport
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