Gold Medal for Commodore Schley by Massachusetts Humane Society
A gold medal presented by the Massachusetts Humane Society to Commodore Winfield Scott Schley honors his rescue of Lt. Greely and his men in June 1884. The ceremony featured remarks by Benjamin W. Crowingshield amid anecdotes of General Scott and a noted coincidence. A silver medal is slated for Lt. Greely.
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Wasumeron
Commodore Schley
Massachusetts Humane Society
Winfield Scott Schley
Greely
Massachusetts
Bowser
Aipenteanion
Commonwealth
Benj. W. Crowingshield
Ores
Scott
Maryland
Topo
Auditor Crowell Reports Post Office Finances for 1884
Sixth Auditor Crowell of the Treasury Department releases the Post Office Department’s financial operations for the fiscal year ended June 1884. Stamps sold in six quarters show a decrease of 2,296,502 dollars. revenue figures mirror prior periods. Expenditures for the year exceed those of the previous year by 1,200,363 dollars.
Mysterious Needle Infections Evade Explanation in Sardinia
Mrs Seeley of Sardinia suffers needle insertions in both arms with needles or wire pieces found in muscles after procedures by Dr George N Kingman. He says about forty six needles or fragments have been removed in stages over several days. The woman cannot explain how the needles entered her body.
Boiler explosion at Maier mill and gin level losses
In Freperiessurne Texas on October 2 a boiler in Edward Maier's mill and cotton gin exploded injuring several workers. Fireman John Becker died, George Gendes was scalded, a boy named Knapp was severely scalded and may die, Maier was badly scalded, two others injured. The mill and gin were wrecked, debris cleared through the night, losses placed around $20,000.
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Freperiessurne
Tex
Edward Maier
John Becker
Geo. Gendes
Knapp
President Asked to Mediate in China in 1900s News
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging the President to consider cooperating with other nations to seek an amicable settlement amid hostilities between France and China. The move aims to protect international commerce and avoid imperiling global interests.
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China
New York
Chamber of Commerce
France
Chine
Girl Accidentally Killed in West Main Street House
In Autiaxce Ohio on October 2 an accidental gun discharge from furniture fell to the street, injuring a young girl. Isaac Beck, aiding, found the weapon and notified authorities. The victim died within thirty minutes at a nearby office, the unnamed girl aged year or more.
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Autiaxce
Isaac Beck
West Main
Alex
Ek Yng Ren
Man Falls to Death at State House Steps
Cuanton, W Va October 2 The body of W T Barnhill was found at the foot of the stone stairs entering the state house basement. He had come from McArthur to cite the law and, after heavy drinking, deliriously fell down the steps to a bar room, breaking his neck. He leaves three orphan children.
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Cuanteston
W. Va
McArthur
W.T. Barnhill
Barnhill
Civil rights suit filed over steamer ticket denial
A son-in-law of Frederick Douglass sworn out a warrant against the Potomac River steamer clerk alleging a violation of the civil rights law. He claims a supper ticket was refused because of color, prompting the civil rights charge.
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Ivil
A Female Sheriff in Franklin County Seizes Prisoners
PerapELPnis Pennsylvania October 2 Miss Kurts acting sheriff of Franklin County last evening released two prisoners who had been sentenced to the energy. She was handcuffed and armed with a silver plated revolver during the custody transfer.
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Perapelpnis
Miss Kuurts
Ong
Franklin County
Miss Kurts
Ruling Under the Iowa Liquor Law
Judge Hayes announced a ruling to the grand jury on indictments under the Prohibitory law. He declared that selling liquor is illegal and that even possession by those who testify to purchases is indictable. He suggested that buyers acting for organized interests to obtain liquor would be liable.
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Iowa
Muscati E
Jowes
Hayes
Grand Jiry
Franchise Compromise and Abdication Rumors Across Europe
Italian cholera outbreaks rise with 433 fresh cases and 197 deaths in twenty four hours Naples 136 cases 57 deaths Genoa 52 cases 30 deaths. Grand Duke of Hesse faces divorce hearing October 18 at Darmstadt Mme Kalomine declines the allowance and compromise. Queen Victoria urged a divorce to allow a match with the Duchess of Albany. British talks on franchise and redistribution bills underway via Gladstone and the Marquis of Salisbury. In Dublin a theater audience jeers at a performance of Pinafore drowning the song He is an Englishman.
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Rome
Lateran Palace
Italy
Naples
Genoa
Ixpor
Grand Duke of Hesse
Mme
Kalomine
Supreme Court
Darmstadt
Victoria
Duchess of Albany
Londpon
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Gladstone
Marquis of Salisbury
House of Ids
Dustin
Public Debt Statement for October 1 Washington listing totals
The October 1 public debt statement from Wasnixoron District shows debt numbers and cash in the treasury. It reports total debt and changes for September, with figures indicating overall decreases and net obligations including unpaid fees and reductions.
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Wasnixoron
D. C
Treasury
Eee
Ewes
Four drown in Polk Creek near Florida Missouri
In Polk Creek near Florida four people died after the recent rain storm. J J Hickman and his daughter in law Mrs Brit Hickman, plus her two children, attempted to cross the flood and were swept away. Hickman’s body was found near the creek bank, others not recovered. a horse and buggy were lost.
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Panis
Polk Creek
Florida
J. J. Hickman
Brit Hickman
Cotton prospects turn grim as drought trims top yield
New York October 3 The September cotton report based on 1225 replies from 609 counties shows a drought across the cotton belt reducing the middle crop and largely cutting off the top crop. Premature ripening yields shorter fiber while harvesting remains favorable. labor is abundant and marketing slow only in spots as growers seek better prices.
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New York
Atlantic States
Southwest
Texas
Florida
Tennessee
Wealthiest Unmarried Lady May Be Miss Mary Garrett
Washington October 4 reports estimate the estate of late railroad president John W Garrett could reach 15 to 50 million dollars making his daughter Miss Mary Elizabeth Garrett the richest unmarried woman in the nation. At 28 she served as her father's confidential secretary and transacted much business while an expert stenographer. The fortune may surpass Miss Wolff of New York who was previously thought to be the wealthiest unmarried woman in America.
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Washington
John W. Garrett
Mary Elizabeth Garrett
Garett
Aper
Garrett
Cash Clay
Kentucky
United States
Mtucky
Lexieeton
Cincinnati
Lexington
Foxtown
South
Savery
Fost
Courter-Journal
Watterson
Courier-journal
Blaine
Democratc
Chase
Seward
Julian
Trumbull
Palmer
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Nan
Tennessee
New York Sun
Danvillo
Virginia
Coomi
Louisville
Louisana
Europe
Cash’ Clay
Cash
Democratic Party of
Hendricks
Je Davis
Solid South
Texas
Missigmaert
West Virginia
Tragedy Near Fullerton Nebraska Murders Family and Neighbor
A Nebraska murder report details Harry Percival, his wife, infant, and a neighboring farm youth shot or killed on a Fullerton area farm. Percival's body lay by a hay-stack with two bullets. the house robbed of money and jewelry except the wife’s watch. Suspects, a farm band and partner, are missing.
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Omana
Harry Percival
Fullerton
Vance County
Nebraska
Percival
Bridge Disaster At Frenchtown Caisson Sinks With Twenty Men
Interox Missouri report of Caisson No 9 from the B and O bridge over the Susquehanna at Frenchtown shows the caisson sank at eight this morning with twenty men aboard. Seven or eight believed drowned. Six to nine still imprisoned sixty feet under water. Air being pumped for possible rescue after tide. Elkton bulletin notes seven men rescued at noon with no injuries.
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Interox
Baltimore and Ohio
Susquehanna River
Frenchtown
Elkton
Widow Polly Sherwood Found Dead in Swamp Near Stamford
In Brperrort Connecticut on September 30, Polly Sherwood aged 72 left Pond Ridge to visit her brother and never arrived. Her body was found in a swamp near the village with flesh torn away, leading authorities to suspect a dog attack and possible derangement prior to death.
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Brperrort
Conn
Polly Sherwood
Pond Ridge
Stamford
McDaniels Re-elected Governor in Low Turnout Georgia Vote
Augusta Ga October 1 The State election for Governor State House officers and Legislature occurred today with a small vote and no opposition Henry G McDaniels successor to Governor Kens was re elected Governor Out of 7000 votes not more than 800 were polled in Richmond County Not more than a third of the State vote was cast
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Augusta
Henry G. McDaniels
Kens
Richmond
Dillsworth Firm Seeks Wage Reduction Standoff Ends in Shutdown
Pipissure Pennsylvania September 30 Dills worth Porter and Co spoke manufacturers have asked their employer to accept a reduction The men say they are shut down to a cut in wages and will not accept
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Pipissure
Dillsworth, Porter & Co
Death of Gerhardat and 12-year-old son crushed by omnibus
A tragedy at the city fairground entrance as Fr. Warne Inc. reports the instant death of Gerhardat and the twelve-year-old son of Rev. C. Gross, pastor of Immanuel German Church, after being run over by a crowd-filled omnibus at 5 pm. The wheels passed over the head, causing a grisly fatal injury.
Noodles Makers Arrested Over Chrome Yellow Use
New York October 1 The Board of Health has arrested several egg noodle and vermicelli manufacturers for using chrome yellow a cheap injurious substitute for eggs and saffron in their products.
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Eag Noodles
New York
Board of Health
Tvermicel
Roscoe Conkling Killed In Baseball Accident
During a game in RiverHead L I on October 1 a teen named Roscoe Conkling of Cutchogue was instantly killed when a baseball bat thrown by the striker struck him in the head. Eugene Hallock suffered a fractured jaw from the same incident.
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Roscoe Conkling
RiverHead
Eugene Hallock
Tallapoosa Raised for Temporary Repair Move
The Tallapoosa was raised by the Merritt Wrecking Company and moved two miles toward Edgarstown harbor. It is probable she will reach a location suitable for temporary repairs within a few days.
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Woon’s Hors
Mass
Merritt Wrecking Company
Edgarstown Harbor
State News Items From Turam Ohio Dense List
Turam notes nineteen Cincinnati breweries and Governor Heapty admonishes Sheriff Hawkins over crowds at executions. Burglaries rob James McKinney at Blue Creek Adams County. Dayton Fairgrounds accident leaves Charles Freeman bruised. L E and W railroad incident injures a boy in Findlay. Remains of John Eddy found near Havana after drunken sighting. Mrs. Ward of Springfield attempts drowning, pending litigation with her brother. Paddler Jas Flaherty loses legs in stampede accident. Charles Van Horn and Lewis Babcock fatal drink incident near Mount Blanchard. Cyris Reissing er fatally injured by runaway wagon near Winchester. Leetonia Tool Works assigns liabilities 30,000. Buggy over bridge near College Corner injures Jonathan White and family. Melvin Parks insane, attacks employer, jailed. Mould in newly planted wheat farmers report. Willis Ropinson burned by oxalic acid at Springfield depot. Death sentence for John B. Hoffman commuted to life imprisonment. Beard's mine fatal accident Thomas Thomas killed. Lewis Miller, 14, loses arm and dies from injuries at Massillon. Governor commutes Richardson from hang to Life. Incendiary fire destroys barrel house at Great Western Oil Works in Cleveland. Spratnas Brothers and Pringle & Johnson assign debts. Marsh al Grim shoots Bell. guarded. Aaron Moore killed by train at Alliance. James Parkhill dies in Springfield. Mansfield accident injuries to Bert Coles. Cincinnati Tribune sues Defiance thief for $92 and $230. Henry Sevne dies after fall from window in Cincinnati.
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Heapty
Hawkins
Cincinnati
James McKinney
Blue Creek
Adams County
Charles Freeman
Findlay
John Eddy
Havana
Norwalk
Baltimore and Ohio
Epward Ward
Springfield
Samuel Taylor
Ward
Mr. Chapman
Jas, Flaherty
Mingo Mills
Steubenville
Cyris Reissinger
Winchester
Leetonia Tool Works Company
College Corner
Jonathan White
Melvin Parks
Jacob McBride
Caldwell
Crark County Farmers Report
Willis Ropinson
John B. Hoffman
Maxwell
Robert Pugh
Rufus B Smith
Lewis Miller
Hess, Snyder & Co
Massillon
C. W. Richardson
Ingram
Richardson
McDermott
Hamilton County
Great Western Oil Works
Cleveland
Spretmas Bros
Pringle & Johnson, Dry Goods
Marshal Grim
New Philadelphia
Bell
Grim
Aaron Moore
Alliance
James Parkhill
Globe Republic
Mansfield
Bert Coles
Cincinna Tibunko Sharks
John Clincklen
Defiance
Henry Sevne
Cassius M. Clay Speech Denounces Bourbonism in Louisville
Cassius M. Clay delivers a fiery Louisville address branding the Democratic South as barbaric and slaveholding, pledging to defend free speech and equal rights for Black, immigrant, and native citizens while condemning Bourbon politics and the Ku Klux influence. He defends his switch to the Republican party and attacks Democratic leadership, urging protection for labor and tariffs to foster American industry.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Oes
Brotherhood of Man
Goa
New York Sun
Senin Sabaeg
Commonwealth
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Logan
Clay
Cassius M. Lay
Falls of
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Europe
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Republican Arty
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Republican Party
Senate of the
United States
Lincoln
Russia
Newark
Grant
Madison County
Mossbacks
Democratic Party
Kuklux
Tom Clayton
Tom
FoxEy
Mas
Cash
Mississip
Corpes
Driven Insane by a Bank's Failure in Ear Pa
In Ear Pennsylvania on October 3 Leo Schreck his wife and John Flick lost 118 dollars when the Erie County Savings Bank suspended. The trio allegedly believed the loss drove them mad and planned self harm and a mock execution of Christ ending with a fatal act against children. Police arrested all three after investigators found them digging a grave and plotting the death intended to mirror Herod's slaughter.
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Ear
Leo Schreck
John Flick
Erie County Savings Bank
Christ
Child
Ren
Herod
Balcony Collapse At North Lanark Fair Causes Injuries
October 3 Almonte Ontario. A balcony of the North Lanark Agricultural Society building collapsed under crowd pressure. Several people were crushed with serious injuries including Miss Elmsgley with broken ribs, Miss Robertson with a broken leg, and Miss Barr and Mr Robinson severely crushed.
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Almonta
Ontario
North Lanark Agricultural Society
Chicago Fire Marshal Fatally Injured in buggy crash
October 3 report from Curiaco says Captain Dave Kennyon acting Fire Marshal of Chicago was fatally injured when his buggy collided with an engine. He was thrown over the dashboard and run over by the heavy engine on the way to a fire.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Dave Kenyon
Kennyon
Death sentence for James Dacy in Alderman Gaynor murder
The trial of James Dacy in the murder of Alderman James Gaynor concluded with a guilty verdict and the death penalty. Prof. Huxley discusses the wealth of the sea noting an acre of fishing ground yields more food per week than land, and depicts a giant cod formation moving along the Norwegian coast, with vast numbers of fish and weekly herring consumption estimates.
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Huxley
Central Park Zoo Educates Chimp on Daily Tasks
A brief note in the New York Herald describes a caged chimpanzee at Central Park receiving daily lessons in housekeeping. The animal uses a rocking chair a common chair a table and a bed and is trained to sit at the table to eat make his bed and rock himself in his chair.
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Central Park
N. Y. Herald
Remarkable mineral springs at Catoosa Springs Georgia
One of the most remarkable collections of mineral springs is Catoosa Springs in North Georgia. There are fifty two springs nearly all different in character within a two acre plat. Merule.
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Catoosa Springs
North
Georgia
Merule
Advertising rates and business card rates stated
The notice outlines legal and transient advertisement charges at three dollars per square for the first insertion and a modest additional per insertion fee, with a yearly reduction offered. It also specifies business cards up to six lines priced at eighty six cents per year.
Muddle of Mulligan Letters Tops Democratic Push
The piece denounces Democratic and Independent allies for overlong Mulligan letters. It likens their efforts to failed toy cannons, accusing them of overblown rhetoric and defective ammunition. It condemns leadership splits and party abandonments as leading to inevitable voter disappointment.
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Mulligan
Maine
Democratic Party
George William Curtis
Butler
Gulliver
Brogna
Forsak
Sinbad
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