George Francis Train in Chicago Promotes Amnesty Amid Odd Career
The article profiles George Francis Train known as Citizen Train a flamboyant financier and lecturer. It traces his half century public career his amnesty activism for condemned anarchists and his eccentricities including clashes with law and fondness for children. It notes his wealth near 2 million dollars with Omaha holdings over half that amount and predicts continued accumulation despite controversy.
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George Francis Train
Citizen Train
America
Chicago
Parsons
Hoe
Boston
Oliver E. Train
George Pickering
Train
New Orleans
Crescent City
New Ileans
Omaha
Train a ferocious financier and abolitionist reformer of the era
The text chronicles the life of a controversial financier and reformer known for campaigns against slavery, promoting transcontinental railways and bonds such as the Atlantic and Great Western line. It notes his defense of free love advocates, his 1862 manslaughter trial, and years of political agitation culminating in pursuits for presidency and lunacy examinations. It mentions Credit Mobilier and his intense public speeches and later life pivots toward labor and social causes.
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Mr. Train
Atlantic and Great Western Railway
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Credit Mobilier
Rules for tasteful interior decoration in mid century rooms
The text advises practical design principles for living spaces, stressing proportional furniture placement, sturdy legs, and avoiding overly ornate or unsafe items. It cautions against a white marble mantel, excessive bric a brac, dark colors in poorly lit rooms, and large florals. favors open fires, balanced pictures, painted walls, and modest beveled mirrors.
Ohio Voter Registration Days Remain Limited
The Ohio laws require citizens to re register this fall with three registration days set for October 20, 28, and 29. Hours run 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The notice urges Republican turnout and warns against negligent voting.
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Ohio
Hotel Emery Strikes Over Food and Pay
About twenty five room chumbermaids laundry and scrub girls at the Hotel Emery walked out demanding better meals and pay after claiming breakfast was poor and the coffee trashy. They quit work in street clothes and left the premises. Mr Shears the proprietor says unions supplied meals were adequate and paid them before they left. He seeks replacement staff via agencies and expects a short disruption.
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Emery
Shears
Runaway Horses Demolish Wagon in Newport City
A pair of horses hitched to a wagon at the Newport market square bolted along Bellevue Street at 10 a m and fled toward Ringgold Street. The wagon overturned on striking Charles Betts s wagon and he was severely injured. A bystander and a boy were also hurt as the runaway wrecked the wagon. The team was captured after the crash.
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Newport
Cony Rouse
Campbell County
Bellevue Street
Monmouth
Ringgold Street
Charles Betts
Tragic Depot Accident Claims Madisonville Farmer
Madisonville Ohio sees a fatal workplace accident as Wm Suttle, sixty one, is killed at the depot when Express Train No 1 approaches and shatters him on the track. He leaves a family of grown children. Registration day sees about twenty thousand voters. Union Labor drum corps forms with four members and headquarters at 137 Bank Street. Democratic candidates attended a Union Labor meeting and drank in words from Ralph Beaumont.
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Madisonvile, O
Wm. Suttle
Suttle
Rd Ward
J. H. Smith
R. D. Wieger
T. J. Itis
A. Boller
Bank Street
Frank M. Gorman
John Wentzel
Ralph Beaumont
What They Say News Begins In Hamilton County Laborers
The Hamilton County Laborers last evening issued the first number of their daily the News, to appear each evening and sell for one cent. The Post welcomes the new competitor in the race for the fittest and useful survival. A friendly word from a friend and competitor who has been on the track longer. Save your wind and avoid personal attacks. Testa of the Gace labor paper appeared on the treats last Sunday with a large audience. It is a neat four page sheet. Thousands of subscribers are expected. Councilman Monahan and the board comment on the new venture.
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Hamiliston County
Times Star
Goungstes
Ellows
Monahan
Figgerin the Balance of a Poor Clerk's Betrothal
Seth Dakin and Neelie Marlow marry on a frugal budget. He figures costs and dreams of a shared life, while Neelie becomes an accountant at the store. Illness and poverty press them, but she safeguards their home for their child as Seth nears the end.
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Seth Dakin
Seth
Neelie
Nellie
Alice
M. L. Rayne
Detroit Free Press
Fashionable gloves show fourteen tan shades and varied styles
The article describes many glove varieties for autumn and winter wear. It notes four-button street gloves with wide embroidery, heavy dressed kid gloves in English fashion, and evening gloves with elastic at the top. It mentions colors gray black drab tan and import trends with negligee style and driving gloves.
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Onen
Te Ze Bazar
Parent visits Encourage School Ties
A teacher urged a parent to drop into the school occasionally to observe and share feedback. The aim is to strengthen ties, spot corrections, and foster ongoing communication beyond special occasions.
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George Francis
Wall Street
Claflin and Woodhull
Noah Davis
Timony
Anage Davis
Bonshake Fancher
Geenent
United States
William Suttle
Madisonville
Evening Post
Neelie Marlow
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