Fighting Females and Toledo Woman Cowhides Her Slanderer
In Texpo Ohio and nearby towns a series of sensational incidents cross paths. Miss Mary Key accuses rival dealer Metcalf of slander then assaults McGregor with a rawhide in a Summit street music store. A Marshalltown salon keeper defies authorities, uses revolvers, and is carried through town by a cheering crowd amid temperance agitation. In Fort Pierre a dancing master provokes two millinery workers who cowhide him, with police restraining further violence. both women are fined and pay their penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Arkansas
Texpo
McGhezor & McDonald
Mary Key
Metcalf
McDonald's
MeGregor
Metcal
Marshall Brewery
Fort Ssuru
Hannah Howe
Chicago
Rachel Smith
St. Louis
Maynard
Telegraph Reduction Sparks Rival Line Battle
Paranemruta Pa July 16 news reports immediate telegraph rate cuts by Baltimore and Ohio Postal and Bankers and Merchants Telegraph to clash with Western Union in an emerging telegraph war. Analysts note earnings may drop initially, but lower tolls could boost long term traffic. outcome depends on competition between lines and market response.
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Paranemruta
Western Union
Dexraph
Cuban Insurrection Skirmish near plantations and guerrilla actions
Private advices from Jamaica report Aguero under command of Aguero carrying on operations against plantations known to favor the government. Insurgents, though opposed by regular troops, defeated a detachment after a skirmish, destroying buildings and machinery at Santa Maria and La Mercedes. Government troops in Domingue Division attacked a band in Samm district but suffered three killed and seven wounded. insurgents had one slightly wounded. The Captain General of Cuba convened officers to discuss coordinated efforts amid ongoing guerrilla warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguere
Jamaica
Agwerd
Blaine's Letter of Acceptance on Tariffs and Progress
Hon. J. G. Blaine issues a lengthy July 15 letter arguing for protective tariff policy, national revenue reform, and extended civil rights. He defends foreign commerce growth, agricultural support, and a peaceful American foreign policy while urging unity to sustain Republican protection and opposes free trade and subsidies. He warns that defeating protection could harm wages, capital, and the home market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rynopele
Blaine
Awoosta
J. G. Blaine
Republican Party
Hie
United States
America
Kusta Aml
India
Union
Lincoln
South
Seth
Democratic Party
German Peril Confession Ties Plot to Kill Emperor at Niederwald
A Stuttgart confession ties two anarchists to a wide plan to murder the Emperor, Crown Prince, and Chancellor Bismarck at the Niederwald inauguration. Rumpsch admits a mine under the road would have blown the procession skyward, but a last minute act cut the fuse. The case parallels earlier rumors of attempts at Ems Gratz and Elberfeld.
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Qne
Lexpes
Eperor
Niederwald
Stulwart
Stuttgart
Anzeiger
Berlin
Ems
Gratz
Elberfeld
Staats Anzeiger
Rumpsch
Knechler
Europe
Bismarck
Rumpseh
Mansemnes
Paris
Lyons
Royal Medical Society
Chamber of Deputies
The Monopolist Chairman Blunder Sparks Labor Clash
Harrisburg Pa Patriot reports on the newly elected Republican National Committee Chairman Mr. Jones whose acceptance speech draws sharp ridicule. He criticizes Democratic policy, while the piece argues that labor wages and employment have suffered under Republican rule and monopoly fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Jones
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Alaska
Europe
James A. Garfield
Congress
Kelley
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
The Blainish Campaign Falls To Skulking Flank Attacks
A feckless defense marks the Blaine campaign as letters to Fisher distract the hero. The grand assault on Democracy collapses into dodging attacks from within his own camp, leaving the Maine nominee unable to confront rivals. The crowd remains unseen as the stage curtains rise.
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Blaine Ikiry
aLeae
Maine
Fisher
Fort Smith & Little Rock
Job
Louis Republican
Political Points on Blaine and Prohibition Debates
The Cincinnati Enquirer cites General Dow on Blaine as an abstinence advocate who would back a Maine Constitution prohibition clause. Boston Traveller quotes him on prohibition while Minnesota’s Fourth District shows Republican dissension that could split the delegation. Massachusetts appears a doubtful state in the current political scene with shifting support and indecision among Republicans and independents.
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Blaine
Cncinnati Enywirer
Boston Traveller
Neil Dow
Blane
Maine
Fourth
Minnesota
New Haven
Chicago
Mail and Express
Boston Herald
Ind
Massachusetts
Baston
Literary and travel notes from the era reflect famed figures
A collage of brief notices cites General Booth touring Italy, Francis Scott Key to a Baltimore monument, Queen Victoria’s court memoirs praised, Yale profs revising Webster’s and the Century Dictionary, Clara Morris seeking pathos on stage, Francis Drake revealing Boston Tea Party participants, and Florence Nightingale’s birth and travels. Also mentions Mme. Sarah Bernhardt’s U.S. tour planned by Henry E. Abbey with a 6000 per performance fee.
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Italy
General Booth
Salvation Army
Inter Ocean
Francis Scott Key
Patterson Square
Baltiimore
England
America
Yale
Hartford | Courant
Clara Morris
Herali
Henry James
Philadelphia
Francis S. Drake
Boston Harbor
Boston Journal
Aimea
France
Sair
Boston Transcript
Florence Nightingale
Florence
Sud
Shore
Nightingale
London
Scotland
Germany
Henry E. Abbey
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
United States
Bernhardt
Chizago Journal
Humorous Snippets From Digitized Eccentricities
A parade of old-time quips and quibbles from papers like Oil City Derrick and Burlington Free Press. The items tease ads about summer boarders and mustache tricks, recount a witty classroom exchange, and note a comical lecture on cannibals.
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Oil City
Burlington Free Press
John
Johnny
Mark Twain
Sandwich Islands
Lorenzo Griswold
Pittsfield
Mass
Diller
Hoston Fost
Market Reports Grain and Provisions From St Louis July
Grain and provisions markets show wheat active and higher with No 2 red around 8a to 9a cash for July and September futures. Oats higher but slow with cash bids. pork, lard, and bulk meats firmer yet uneven. cattle and lambs scarce with prices mixed and subdued. butter, eggs, and creamery products steady to lower.
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Froor
Barney
Texas
Cmeaco
Getober
Nate Ryk
Hoxs
Huber
H. Propoce
Choice
Sear
Melon Leasen
Carrie
Knight-errant tale and personal squabbles at Eden’s races
The excerpt recounts 1850s era Eden’s Garden races where General Abe Buford and his brother Tom Buford are involved in a heated altercation over a pistol duel. A scalp is taken during the clash, prompting shock and questions about barbaric warfare. the narrator recalls preferring quieter times and asks Buford about his actions. The piece blends the race story with assorted clippings and humorous notes from the era.
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Eden's Garden
Abe
Ae Buford Lee
Tom
Kentucky
General Abe
Lyness Wood
Captain Jack
Buford
Cod
Col
Nashville World
Boston Globe
N. Y
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Troy
NS. W
William L Dyers
Milestone Joint
Niantic
Coum
Dyer
Beer
John B. Meeker
Mechanicsville
Prince Enipothine
Chirvagx
Grevy
Academy of Medicine
Blaise
New York
Enitire
Niagara
Havana
American Cable Railway Company
Jacob Rosch & Son
Acciden
Arnxny
Itt
LO. Thompson
Sidney
Freddie Bishop
Medina
Market Reports
Abe Buford
M. M. Shoffner
Alamance Co
Norristown Herald
Ae Ee Philip C. Aa
Monkton, VI
Joan A. Surrs
Gainesville
Saagad
Mapawe
Lydia Pinkham
Burlington Pree Press
Enoe
Drug Gate
Se & Co
Burling
Hiladelpha Chronicle
Papa
Jimmy
Dane
Noah
Jane
Willion
Cart Pretect
Daily Papers
Isaac Spoon
Droggis
Ecrema
J. A. Crawford
Trs
Crawford
SWIFT
Athieta
Omice
Eemenses
Vieanlns
Kyrey
Fe Kansae City
Midi
SGO
Jose Ne
Tnt Rage Sa
Binghamton
PISO
Druggiata
Biatne
J. Midpark
Feta
Fe Capes
Jones Bros. A OO
Xcinnate Catcaga
St. Lewis
Memraln Tilk
Aires
Brockett
Supt Kamas Cry
Bumnsess College
Adore Bor & Meret
Lawreeor
Bryant & Stratton’s
Chicago Musical College
Central Music Ball
F. Ziegfeld
Metekilihul
Catalguee
Yale Law School
aNcin Wayland
Aia Colleges of
Haven, Coma
AED
Ertisers Artisenems
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