Immigration, fires, and politics in brief in May
May immigration reached 141 035 arrivals. Wisconsin forest fires reported less severe after latest updates. Arkansas Democrats at state convention nominated Judge J H Berry for governor. Alexandria Egypt massacre death toll revised to 340. US mines produced 34.7 million dollars in gold and 34 million in silver last year. Northern Dakota reports grasshoppers appearing in alarming numbers.
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Arkansas Democracy
Arkansas Democrats
J. H. Berry
United States
Sweeping Fire Destroys Gadsden Businesses
Sixteen business houses in Gadsden California were burned in the past week, with a preliminary loss estimated at about $50,000. The fires, believed to be linked, caused extensive damage across the downtown area. Investigations continue as fire crews battle rekindling hotspots and authorities assess the extent of the destruction.
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Gadsden
California
Land Swindlers Indicted in Missouri Frauds
Seventeen indictments have been filed against Cleveland parties for participation in the Missouri land frauds, marking a major legal action in the case.
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Cleveland (C
Missouri
Senate Defeats Spirits Bond Extension Bill 32 to 20
The bill to extend indefinitely the distilled spirits bond period was defeated in the U S Senate by a 32 to 20 vote. The outcome ended the effort to prolong the current bond period status. The vote reflected opposition from several key committees and party lines.
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United States
Senate
Iceberg Sinks French Schooner off St John Newfoundland
An Iceht News report from St John Newfoundland states a French schooner was struck by an iceberg and seventeen crew members perished. The disaster underscores the perilous voyage conditions in icy Atlantic waters.
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St. John
New Foundland
Bob Stickney Killed Near Denver In Rodeo Accident
The famed bare-back rider Bob Stickney, son-in-law of showman Old John Robinson, is reported killed near Denver Colorado in a rodeo incident.
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Bob Stickney
John Robinson
Denver
Colorado
Tragic Flood Drowns Woman and Six Children in Kansas
A woman, her two children, and three of a neighbor’s children drowned after attempting to ford Sugar Creek in Linn County Kansas as floodwaters rose.
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Sugar Creek
Linn County
Kansas
Colorado Lynching at Rice Jail After Mob Hangs Two Men
In Rice Colorado a mob seized Thomas Walls and Trinidad Charlie from jail and hanged them to a small cabin opposite the jail. Authorities say they were guilty of murder.
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Thomas Walls
Trinidad Charlie
Rice
Colorado
Czar approves plan for peasant land bank
The Czar of Russia approves an Imperial Council resolution backing the creation of a bank to help peasants acquire land. The move aims to facilitate land ownership and rural reforms within the empire.
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Russia
Imperial Council
Veterans of War of 1812 Hold Lexington Reunion
Eight members of the 1812 veterans held a reunion in Lexington Kentucky on the 17th. The association once listed 150 members around fifteen years ago and reported thirteen deaths at the latest meeting.
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Lexington
Hanged for Outrage Near Mount Sterling Ky
A mob of about 500 seized Jim Mitchell as he was being transported to jail after an alleged assault on Mrs. Thomas near Mount Sterling Kentucky and hanged him. The incident ends further costs.
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Jim Mitchell
Oil Well Struck in Cherry Grove Warrens County
An oil well in Cherry Grove Warren County Pennsylvania yields 100 barrels per hour and sparks intense excitement. Reportedly the world’s largest oil well, the discovery draws wide attention and local enthusiasm.
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Cherry Grove
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Arrival of Michael Davitt in America Tour
Michael Davitt has arrived in the United States for a lecture tour to explain Irish work and refute rumors of a rift with Mr Parnell. The visit aims to present his views and counter circulating reports.
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Michael Davitt
America
Ireland
Parnell
Death by Own Action of a Congressman's Son
Harry Finley, only son of ex Congressman Finley of Bucyrus Ohio, died by suicide with a gun. He was a Naval Academy graduate at Annapolis and recently served as a midshipman in the navy.
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Harry
Finley
Bucyrus
Ohio
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Iowa Greenbackers Ticket Heads State Convention
The Greenback State Convention in Iowa nominated a slate with George Dorr as Treasurer G W Wyant for Auditor J H Rice as Attorney General and M H Jones for Judge of the Supreme Court all listed as part of the party ticket.
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Iowa
George Dorr
G. W. Wyant
J. H. Rice
Supreme Court
M. H. Jones
Train jumps track near Bedford injures forty. engineer killed
A train on the L. N. A. and C. Railroad derailed and rolled down a bank near Bedford Indiana injuring nearly all of the forty aboard and killing engineer John Carmony.
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Bedford
Indiana
John Carmony
New York Dentist Arrested in Newburgh Poker Cheating Case
Dr Montreville M Hedges a dental surgeon and sportsman of New York was arrested at the request of Francis P Weed of Newburgh on the charge of cheating him out of 150000 dollars in a poker game.
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Montreville M. Hedges
New York
Francis P. Weed
Newburgh
Four Brookfield Bank Robbers Plead Guilty in Broad Daylight Heist
Four mounted robbers who gutted the Brookfield Bank in broad daylight and were previously chronicled by the press pleaded guilty and received twenty five year prison terms for the crime.
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Brookfield
Empress of Russia Delivers Daughter Named Olga
The Empress has borne a daughter with the Czar reportedly pleased. Public buildings in St Petersburg are adorned with flags to mark the event and celebration proceeds.
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Russia
Olga
St. Petersburg
That Peru-Chilian Affair Ex-Commissioner TreSott before House
Ex-Commissioner Trescott testified before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He disclaimed intimacy with Shipherd and said his mission aimed to seek peace among belligerent Chile Peru and Bolivia.
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Trescott
House
Shipherd
Chili
Peru
Bolivia
Eleven Per sons Drown In Kentucky Cabin Flood
A cabin on Two Mile Creek in Clark County Kentucky carried away by high water on the 14th inst. drowned ten men and one woman. The laborers were from Virginia and worked for the Kentucky Central Railroad.
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Clark County
Kentucky
Kentucky Central Railroad
Virginia
Maine Republicans nominate Robie for Governor on first ballot
In the state convention the Republicans of Maine chose Colonel Robie for Governor on the first ballot by a majority of 32. Congress nominees were Thomas B. Reed Nelson Dingley Charles A. Boutelle and Seth D. Milliken with Eugene Hale presiding as chairman.
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Maine
Colonel Robie
Thomas B. Reed
Nelson Dingley
Chas. A. Boutelle
Seth D. Milliken
Congress
Eugene Hale
Tariff Commission Completes Cabinet Appointment
The Cabinet finished naming the Tariff Commission by selecting William H. for the commission. The move finalizes the roster and signals the administration's tariff policy direction.
Reorganized Commission Elects Hayes Chairman
McMahon of New York and Alexander R Boteler of West Virginia join a reorganized commission that elects John L Hayes of Massachusetts as Chairman, marking a leadership shift in the body.
Conference on Egyptian question without Turkey’s assent
Semi official statement says all Powers agreed to an immediate conference on the Egyptian question but Turkey. If Turkey withholds assent the Conference will meet elsewhere without Turkey’s participation.
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Turkey
Constantinople
New Egyptian Ministry Report from Alexandria Dispatch
An Alexandria dispatch reports Ragheb Pasha to become Finance Minister and Ahmed Rashid to head the Interior. Zulfikar Pasha would be Minister of Justice, Zetki Pasha Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Arabi Pasha Minister of War.
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Alexandria
Ragheb Pasha
Ahmed Rashid
Interior
Zulfikar Pasha
Justice
Zetki Pasha
Arabi Pasha
Senate passes indemnity bill over Japanese aid
The United States Senate approved the Japanese indemnity bill but likely without House concurrence on amendments. The current form directs the President to pay Japan $785,000 from his own pocket, with no Treasury appropriation.
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United States Senate
House
Japan
Treasury
Cabinet selects Utah Commissioners members
The Utah Cabinet named its commissioners choosing Alexander Ramsey from Minnesota ex Senator Paddock from Nebraska G F Godfrey from Iowa Ambrose B Cameron from Indiana and James R Pettigrew from Arkansas. Miss Phoebe Cousins of St Louis and Miss Lockwood of Washington were not chosen.
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Utah
Alexander Ramsey
Minnesota
Paddock
Nebraska
G. F. Godfrey
Iowa
Ambrose B. Cameron
Indiana
James R. Pettigrew
Arkansas
Phoebe Cousins
St. Louis
Lockwood
Washington
Ohio and Indiana Rivers Flood Cause Widespread Damage
The Big and Little Miami Rivers in Ohio rose to their highest level since 1866 on the 15th inst, causing incalculable destruction to stock and property along their banks. Fences, bridges, stock, and grain were swept away, and families fled their homes as rushing torrents swelled. Rail travel in the interior of both states was seriously impeded by washouts and bridge destruction.
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Miami
Ohio
Indiana
Sunday Riot in Alexandria Kills 250, 400 Arrested
Eye details report 250 killed in a Sunday riot in Alexandria and 400 detained for participation. Governor and Commandant admit loss of control as soldiers only obey colonels. Private advices from Cairo say all Europeans have left, including Eastern Cable Company staff.
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Alexandria
London
Cairo
Eastern Cable Company
Destructive Fire Destroys Clendenning Block Montreal
A major fire swept Clendenning's Block at Victoria Square Montreal last week. It started in Miller Son Co book building and stationery store and spread to Greenshield Son Co dry goods McIntyre French dry goods and related properties all gutted. Losses total about 1,550,000 with three quarters insured in leading English and Canadian offices.
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Montreal
Clendenning
Victoria Square
Miller, Son & Co
Greenshield
Cowardly Lynders Kill or Die Scene Details
James McHahn a section hand under E L Dowds fifteen miles below Las Vegas faced taunts from colleagues. He threatened retaliation and shot John Groves, killing him instantly. The section men bound him to a cross beam with a rope and dropped him twelve feet. Coroner's jury exonerated all parties.
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James McHahn
E. L. Dowds
Las Vegas
John Groves
McHahn
War Governor Dennison of Ohio Dies at 67 in Columbus
Governor from 1860 to 1862 and later Postmaster General under Lincoln and Johnson died Thursday morning in Columbus Ohio at age sixty seven. He led the National Lincoln Johnson convention and was a candidate for Vice President in 1872 and for Senator in 1880. He had been ill nearly a year.
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William Dennison
Ohio
Columbus
Lincoln
Johnson
District of Columbia
Grant
Wilson
Garfield
James Vaughn hanged for Tamaroa city marshal murder
James Vaughn was executed by hanging at Pinckneyville on August 16 for killing William Watts City Marshal during an arrest in Tamaroa Illinois last August. Milton Yarberry of Billy the Kid gang was hanged in Albuquerque for murdering Charles Campbell, his sixth victim, aged forty, amid his infamous career.
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James Vaughn
William Watts
Tamaroa
Illinois
Pinckneyville
Milton Yarberry
Billy the Kid
Albuquerque
N. M
Charles Campbell
Campell
Yarberry
Wisconsin Forest Fires Devastate Clark County Pine Forest
Reports from Wisconsin describe fierce fires in Clark County destroying the state's largest pine forest. The dispatch notes flames rising hundreds of feet, wildlife fleeing, resin gases exploding in mid-air, and extensive damage to farms and cattle. Fatalities are unconfirmed though rumors abound as timber owners face immense losses.
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Wisconsin
Clark County
Army worms swamp Mason County on Kentucky Central line
Messrs. Owens, Jefferson and Gray report vast army worm swarms near Marshal Station Mason County Kentucky moving south at about one mile in twenty four hours. Farmers battle the pests with fire water and improvised measures as the worms halt trains and cover the tracks seven to eight inches deep.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Messrs
D. B. Owens
Perry Jefferson
G. W.gray
Kentucky Central Railroad
Marshal Station
Mason County
Marshall
Train wreck near Walden's trestle shocks Clarksburg riders
Train No. 2 on the Clarksburg and Western railroad left Clarksburg West Virginia for Weston on the 16th when the passenger car derailed on the trestle at Walden's. The coach gondola and a horse car plunged from the track before the engine could stop, leaving the carriages wrecked.
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Clarksburg and Western Railroad
Clarksburg
W. Va
Weston
Walden’s
Noted Transport Collision and Prize Fight Headlines
A passenger car tipped over on a trestle injuring twenty aboard with two fatally. Carey of New York and Goldsborough of Baltimore died from injuries. In Pennsylvania at Smith's Ferry, Weeden and Maloney fought forty one rounds. a riot ensued, one man shot, and the match ended as a draw amid violence and chaos. Weeden has prior man slaughter conviction linked to a death.
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Carey
New York
Goldsborough
Baltimore
Louisa White
Freeman‘s Creek
Weeden
Maloney
Wheeling
Smith’s Ferry
Pennsylvania
Weenen
Washington
Editor Cowles Arrested Over Bishop's Messenger Incident
Cleveland Leader editor Cowles describes a confrontation with Father Houck, private secretary to Bishop Gilmore, after a demand to publish a church letter about his daughter. Cowles says he struck no one, faced a warrant for assault, and defended his actions as protecting his family from insulting church influence. His daughter remains ill at home. the family physician calls the cruelty charge false.
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Cowles
Cleveland Leader
Father Houck
Gilmour
Gilmore
Grinnell cyclone toll and wartime dispatches prevail
LATE NEWS reports Grinnell Iowa cyclone destruction of 143 dwellings and a broad set of war and crime items. Other updates include Indian Territory clashes with four cowboys killed, Apache prisoners shot, a priest ejectment case in Cleveland, and a schooner crushed by ice with four soldiers dead. Reports note Irish barracks restrictions, rising patrols, and a Lena Delta discovery of DeLong’s party remains. Weather crops in Ohio Indiana Kentucky Illinois show generally favorable wheat but delayed corn. army worm damage noted. Governor Sherman urges Iowa relief drive through Hon. J. B. Grinnell with Secretary J. A. T. Hull overseeing distributions.
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EpiTor Cowes
Cleveland
Indian Territory
Rev. C. DesEste
Church of the Hollanders
Kalamazoo
Mich
St. Joan’s
N. F
Boston
Ireland
Imaca
N. Y
William Gaggren
Robert C. Pats
Henry Va. Pate
Peter Manning
Arthur Lyons
August Stodtman
St. Louis
W. H. Gilper
New York Herald
Rogers
Lena Delta
Melville
DeLong
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Illinois
Sherman
Iowa
Commonwealth
Grinnell and
Malcolm
J. B. Grinnell
Buren R. Sherman
J. A. T. Hull
Japanese indemnity bill and related Senate actions
The XLVII Congress debated paying Japan $785,000 in legal coin to settle the indemnity, with a 26 to 290 vote on Morrill's amendment. The Senate insisted on amendments to the Army bill and a conferee trio was named. Other measures included a rejected clerk salary proposal, bond and spirits bills, prize money allocations for Wyoming and the Taken, and a statue bill for Franklin.
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Morrill
Yeas
Logan
Senate
Ransom
Brown
Sherman
Japan
United States
State Department
Department
Secretary of the
Treasury
Wyoming
Straits of Shimonoseki
Southern Mail
Conger
Bayard
Wiliams
House
Trescott
Walker Blaine
Windom
House Appropriations Face Amendments and Debates
House proceedings cover Army appropriation with Senate amendments, including non-concurrence on compulsory retirement. Bills on bankruptcy, pensions for Betty Taylor Dandridge, and a memorial column at Newburg are advanced. Debate on the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill includes censure incidents, River and Harbor clause approval, and military academy and invalid pensions bills moving forward.
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Committee On Appropriations
Senate
House
Yeas
Humphrey
Committee On Judiciary
House Committee On Pensions
Betty Taylor Dandridge
Taylor
Secretary of War
Washington
Newburg
N. Y
Kelley
White
Kentucky
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Reporter of
Supreme Court
Congress
George Q. Cannon
Utah
Ohio
Military Academy
Depth measurement device by Russian officer
A Russian naval officer has devised a depth sounding apparatus that uses a lead weight a revolution counter wheel and a float. As the device sinks the wheel turns and records depth until the bottom is reached the lead detaches the float rises and the machine surfaces ready to read the depth.
Washington briefs set mixed state of politics and notices
President Arthur undecided on summer plans. A naval appropriation bill is $500,000 under last year. Utah Commission funding to be provided before naming. Bartholomie to Russia, return anticipated in December. Indictments in Star Route cases. Freedman’s Bank dividend paid. Pension costs rise. Hygiene bureau added. Tariff Commission vacancy filled. Postal card with a flap urged. Ingersoll removed to asylum. Utah Commission nominees described. Printing Office dispute over Sunday rates settled. Utah Commission members profiled.
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Arthur
Congress
Utah
M. Bartholomig
Russia
M. Bartholomie
Grand Jury
Thos. J. Brady
G. W. Meserole
J. B. Price
Freedman’s Bank
Washington
Bureau of Hygiene
Naval Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
J. J. Woodward
National Grange
Conger
Tariff Commission
Queen Victoria
Lowell
International
Garfield
Louis Blodgett
St. Louis
Pension
Macfarland
General Land Office
House Committee On
Ihs
Ingersout
Ingersoll
Bob
James B. Price
Pat Ar
Government
Hawley
Godfrey
Iowa
Spencer
Alabama
United States
Carlton
Indiana
Dan Voorhees
Kansas
United States Senate
Arkansas
Noted Quotes on Writing and Language
A collection of concise thoughts on journalism patience criticism and language. It covers valuing facts over opinion for reporters and argues a critic should know technique without claiming mastery. It ends noting English absorbing vital words from all languages as a potential universal tongue.
Monkey helper in Pittsburgh sparks typographic reform
A Pittsburgh man’s pet monkey, bought from an old sea captain, can distinguish between the Times and the Boomerang. When asked for the Times for the old lady, the animal also brings her special notices. The item ends with a jab at dim typography and calls for reform помнить.
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Mr. Brodie
Pittsburgh
Tropics
Laramie
Terrible Grinnell Tornado Kills Dozens and Destroys Town
A devastating cyclone struck Grinnell Iowa on the 17th, destroying much of the town. Dozens are dead including Deacon Ford and wife and several college occupants. The storm also hit nearby Malcom and Brooklyn with numerous injuries and widespread property loss.
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Grinnell
Iowa
A. A. Foster
Pitman
Foster
Hattie
Harry
Arthur
Mr. Lewis
East College
Iowa Central Railroad
J. W. Chamberlain
R. N. Scott
Andrew Larrabee
B. R. Clark
Merrill
Kimball & Merrill
John Carhart
Rufus Beeker
R. Schaff
The
Professor Buck
L. C. Phelps
Mr. Hayes
President Magoun
Wilson Ellis
J. M. Ross
Henry Spaulding
Kimball
A. J. Preston
First National Bank
George Jennings
Mr. Bottham
James Hanlan
Philip Clendening
Henry J. Pittman
Marcus Wightman
Wm. Cullison
Deacon Ford
W. Neilly
Mr. Hoffer
A. E. Reinfeld
Cornell Chase
Storm Lake
Susie Bayer
Bayer
Griswold
Totten
Cullison
Alexander
Huff
George Terry
Terry
Bingham Burkett
Montezuma
Madison Howard
Cedar Rapids
Bayard
Barrett E. Chase
Henry Moore
Marshalltown
John Delgan
Rock Island
Des Moines
W. J. Barbour
Chicago
Ohio State News highlights from Fostoria to Warren
Fostoria launches a new National Bank while Mount Gilead faces cheater concerns. Wyandot County reports wheat damage from cud worms and army worms devastate Warren County crops. Drownings and fatalities include Lewis Shaw in Gallipolis and Joan Mixner in Van Wert. Suicides, court actions, and a 7 foot bald eagle sighting are noted alongside legal decisions on graveyard insurance and a state medical society session.
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Fostoria
Mount Gilead
Wyandot
Lewis Shaw
Gallipolis
Reuben Russell
Dons
Hancock County
Belleenter
Joan C. Mixner
van Wert
Bellefontaine
David Care
John W. Shoemaker
George Culp
Wellsville
Joan Stroben
Warren
Supreme Court of Ohio
Middleburgh Mutual Aid and Life Association
Standard Life Association of America
Lucy Brown
Rock Creek
H. O. SanFord
Kent
Swertzkorp
Central Railroad
Bucyrus
Ohio State Medical Society
Columbus
Orton
State University
Tus State Medical Association
Board of Health
Aushylvania
Jonathan Ansley
Patrick Graney
Frank Thomas
John Calahan
Urbana
Morris’ Lake
Graney
Thomas
Calahan
Gapp
Canal Dover
Wm. Crites
William Dennison
Ohio
Cox
Hayes
Noyes
Bishop
Thomas W. Bentley
Washington
Shannon
Mexico
Charles Anderson
Louisville
Kentucky
John Brough
J. D. Cox
Cincinnati
R. B. Hayes
Edward F. Noyes
R. M. Bishop
Warren County
Lebanon
The Honest Penny and a Mexican Fashion Note
A Detroit Free Press column recalls a Woodward avenue grocer dispute over change and honesty, ending with praise for truthfulness. It contrasts with a remark about Mexican ladies making their own dresses, noting fashion changes are rare there.
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Bub
Detroit Free Press
Frosty skating memories and a snowman misadventure
The San Francisco Argonaut recalls frost filled ponds and skaters, describing old Gaffer Peters learning to skate, a clumsy heel flip gone wrong, a frozen man unable to rise, and a wife pulling him free amid laughter. It shifts to a playful snowman tale told by a child with motherly curiosity and a joke about noses.
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Gaffer Peters
Bill
Billy
Johnny
William
San Francisco
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