Survey of Central Asia and its peoples in early reports
An account describes exploration of the Tolan Shan region near Kashgar, detailing topography, rivers, and climate. It notes yakland and Yarkand with hundreds of houses, trade via caravans, and agricultural products. Also included is a companion anecdote about spaniels and a missing boy.
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Entral
Fedchett
Rafshan
Samarcand
Khotan
Yarkland
Kashgar
Cockhara
Chinese Tartary
Turkestan
Oxus
Zaratshan
Caspian
Ural
Youkand
Ae Oe
India
Robaiaria
Hayward
Gashmere
Eta
Otan
Asia
Cas
Halikey
Canalae
Monster skeleton found near Andrew Meret farm
A nearly complete subterranean remains of a large creature was unearthed on a farm near this town. The skeleton, weighing hundreds of pounds per bone, may reach fourteen feet tall when reconstructed and attracts many curious visitors. Negotiations to buy the find have begun, with a $1,500 offer rejected.
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Oleyethe
Andrew Meret
Piocemal Eat Wai
Hee
Ekeleton
Mitchell
New York Times
Buffalo Shoot and Night of Mock Indian Attack
A Troop D Seventh Cavalry member recalls General Custer hosting Chicago visitors with buffalo venison wine and stories. The camp battle reenactment involved about forty attackers and a defending group, ending in a mock victory for the defenders as chaos and fear spread.
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Seventh
United States Cavalryy
Custar
Chicago
Hayes
Cain
Aden Sabate
Amsterdam Houses and Foundations of a Proud City
An English traveler describes Amsterdam as ancient and conservative with wooden pile foundations plunging into mud, seven to eight story houses supported by stone or clinker brick walls, and warehouses full of iron goods. He notes costly rebuilding, earthquake resistance, and lavish inner decorations by Italian sculptors and artists, reflecting two and a half centuries of Dutch wealth and extravagance.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Avesteteae
von Tromp
Tromp
Reform of Criminals and a Bridgewater Charity Effort
A discussion on prison reform notes repeat offenses due to unemployment after release. Bridgewater, Connecticut philanthropists contract with the state to employ convicts in mechanical work and retain them after discharge. The piece also recounts the heartless dining prank played on the actor Pope, who reacts with feigned humility and then tears, after a venison surprise.
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Jsp
Spn
Gale
Bridgewater
Conn
Pope
Prominent Names Listed in Historical Directors Roster
A historical document enumerates numerous individuals including John Walliman W Prest Saml and W Bell as treasurer Edward Leary secretary W W Roberts T H McGoehix N Roff C H Bishop T C Campbell C F Webster and others such as Wm Caven R H Flemming Hon Alex Long A J White John P Story Dr A M Brown G W Cormany Theo Schumaker John Brenner and Jacob Haas.
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W. W. Roberts
T. H. McGoehix N. Roff
C .H. Bishop
John P. Story
A.M. Brown
G. W. Cormany
Theo. Schumaker
John Brenner
Jacob Haas
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FEE
Jose Helds
Elysian
Monster Reest
Herkimer
Mington
Ohio
Medical
Call
H. Kellowoot
Ati
Undertaker
Joan P. Epply
Eceeenin
Ninth Street
Cor
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Ao Ae Anne
Agricultural
Seed & Agricultural Implement Warehouse
J. B. Royer
W. Sixth St
Galt House
Cincinnati
The
Evening Star
West End
Tawest
Wii
West End Company
Mill Creek Valley
Flint
Liberty Streets
McLean and Garrard Avenues
Lincoln Park
Cincinnati and
Baltimore
Company
Freeman Street
Whitney’s Lumber Yard
Freeman Streets
WM. L. Robinson, Pres’t
John Walliman
W. Prest
W. Bell
Treas
Edwd
LEARY
Drazotexis
R. H. Flemming
Alex. Long
A. J. White
Timm Krippendorf & Co
Main Street
H. B. Eckrelmann
BOOTS
East Fifth Street
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Constantl Breken
Baew
Queen City Paint Store
Ww. G. Peale & Bro
Central Avenue
Ssourp
Bromwell Manufacturing Co
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Walnut Street
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Morton
Heal Estate
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Siscmeney Ottee
Cotlont
Aeeaeen
Hrtaten
Railroads
Mail Ant
Pepe
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Pearl
Plum Streets
Indianapolis
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LAFS
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Kansas City
Rexpress
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Vette
Quincy
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Baty
Sanhieday
Ounsinnati
Barret House
Third
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Pullman Palace
Indoes
G. L. Barringer
Eesion Transportation
Lanapolis
Cincin
Ti, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Dayton Express
Teedo
Devolt & Can
Ft. Wayne
Toledo
Ury
Lima
Ntaine
Expres
Columbus
P.m. Ie
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Gemerat Ticket Ree
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
Oczils Lng
Experince Raion
New York
Boston
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Seach
Mississippi
Raelroad
Stunday
Jill Ieaviesud
Daitys
Pullman's Palace
Tae
OOL Ua
Shore
N.Y
Cincinnati Express
Hamie Ton
Chillicothe
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Tom Pearl St
Bet
Kansas
St. Joseph
Nebraska
Burlington
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Franklin
Insville
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Whitewater Valley
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Muncie
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Indiana
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Peoria
Omaha
Oxford
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