June 14 in American History Highlights and Astronomical Signs
June 14 in history notes Harriet Beecher Stowe born in 1801 Major Orlando Jay Smith founder of the American Real Preaw Association born and died December 20 1008 Frank Bangs actor linked to Edwin Booth Charlotte Cushnan and Laura Keene died 1887 The text also notes astronomical events with rises and sets and Mercury's inferior conjunction as it moves from evening to morning star.
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United States
Harriet Beecher
Stowe
Orlando Jay Smith
Sollter
American Preaw Association
Frank
Bangs
Edwin Booth
Charlotte Cushnan
Laura Keene
The Yellow Cord and Imperial Palace Intrigue
Five court messengers carry the imperial yellow cord from Pekin to Honan signaling a death by the realm for Yueh Shih Kai. Yuan faces execution amid palace secrets, with the cord marking a fatal choice and the court funding his funeral. The piece blends Ali Baba like imagery with Tang dynasty politics and offers a cautionary tale of fate and power.
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Ali Baba
Pekin
Honan
Yuan
Yuan Tas
Imperial Palace
Aimeelf
Vusa
General Lee praised by Ohio readers in prison memoirs
A fragmentary reminiscence portrays General Lee as a personable, practical man admired by Ohio acquaintances. The text decries tariff graft and Aldrich tariff politics, mocks whiskey tax battles, and notes a rising opposition to tariff protections while recounting stray observations on balloon routes to the Gulf.
Press Opinions and Essays in Varied 19th Century Papers
A collage of snippets from diverse papers notes sensational stories and society musings. It cites conflicts over public health fears, a policeman’s death, a diplomat’s stance on peace, a hanging in Dover, and seasonal praise of springtime scenery across multiple unnamed publications.
Zephyr Tornado Hits Brown County Texas
Tornado wrecked the small town of Zephyr in eastern Brown County Texas. The harmless house fly story discusses its seasonal return and notes science now links the fly to spreading disease, with claims of carrying hundreds to millions of germs between water, food, and people.
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Brown County
Texas
Youngstown
Clean up to drive away pests say local note
The writer argues flies thrive in unclean areas like old papers and trash. Keep premises clean and free of refuse to deter the fly and other pests. Emphasizes sanitation as the best method to reduce nuisance during summer months.
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Vonalder
Iran
Fly
Titiana Oitheen
Knights honor their departed brothers in memorial
Rev H M Miller of Delaware addresses Canby lodge 61 and Marion lodge 402 Knights of Pythias in Marion on Sunday. A ceremony opened at 2 pm then members marched to Manton cemetery to decorate graves. The service featured chancellor commander John H. Clark and vice chancellor Lee Swhek, with music by the quartet. Reverend Miller praised the dead and the gathering, followed by songs and a benediction by E. C. Smith.
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Canby Lodge No
Marion Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Manon
John H. Clark
Lee Swhek
Elmer Smith
C. H. Conley
Carmen Blow
Hilae M. Miller
Delaware
Hite
Aimrter
Knights
E. C. Smith
Earl Mack
Hollie Harper
MH. Conley
Canby
Lodge
Jowell J. Smith
W. G. Mitchel
Ht. Reber
Cinrion Lode
J. M. Behinder
Fred W. Potemt
Ann Brothers
C. H. Oganeyno
Bl. Co
Milter
A. L. Glank
J. EH. Davids
Wm. Cunningham
W. Coleman
J. Snyder
Maddox
Kesex
C. W. King
Transient
J. & Rapp
Rising Gun
Man sentenced to hang for assault on daughter after false testimony
In Moundville, James Yates, condemned to death, allegedly urged his daughter to swear a false statement to the governor and the trial judge. The daughter, described as uncooperative, reportedly refused to help overturn the ruling. The report notes the claim of coercion and the ongoing legal dispute.
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Moundville
W. Vadant
Hie Ife
James Yates
Priday
Elk Mie
Debauch ends in a cutting on North Main Street
Roy Cubbison aged 61 and George Hamner aged 58 fought in front of the George H Uhler block after an all night spree. Cubbison received a deep neck wound and Hamner fled with a knife that turned out to be a bottle of whiskey. Both men were intoxicated and the crowd struggled to intervene.
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Roy Cubbison
George Hamner
George H. Uhler
North Main Street
Cubison
Contatanta
Cubbison
Hamner
Fahey Bank
Hhamner
Keach
Huber
Ata Hot
Peresons
Parker
Bank
Hamper
Uhler
Cutbivon
Fred Lutz
Witnens
Cavison
Tmmnner
Cubbleon
Late
Apyon
Harner
Atreet
Hin
Tara
Hamnor
Knife Fight Wounds Lead to Prolonged Hospital Clash
A wounded man was cared for by a physician who stopped fatal blood loss. The severed carotid artery required hours of treatment at the emergency hospital on East Center Street as the patient weakened, then rallied, later slipping toward recovery. The attacker Hamner denies intent, claiming self defense, while the wounded man insists he was provoked. Friends and witnesses, including Howard Parker, fled before police.
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Cubbison
Cabbison
East Center Street
Hess and Markett
Cubbisor
Hamner
Outison
North End Park
Lint
Cubbleon
Howard Parker
Shorty
Jammet
Half hour street service amid circus disruption
The I and M traction lines will run half hour service between Marion and Prospect due to Barnum and Bailey circus crowds. Lancaster exhibitor Paul Radenbaugh, who came to town with the excursionists who beat Marion in a baseball game, was jailed for intoxication and disorderly conduct after landing in the county jail. He pleaded guilty in mayor's court and was fined $5 plus costs totaling $7.50, aided by Pricade on release. Police also received a warning from New Winchester about a stolen horse and buggy reported in town Saturday.
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I. and
M. Traction
Marion
Prospect
Barnum and Batleyw
Paul Radenbaugh
Lancaster
Betwen Lancaster
Lal Elty
Pricade
The Egg Bet Turns on a Revolver and Editor's Ruling
A room gamble ends when a revolver breaks an egg to settle a bet about hitting an egg on the floor. The dispute goes to a sporting paper editor who rules the second man won since the first did not specify the barrel type. Also notes origins of the term gringo and its Mexican usage.
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Sporting Authority
New York Times
Not Guilty and Misread Rhetoric in a Fragile Scene
A fragmented passage recalls an 19th century novel quoted by the London Telegraph and contrasts dramatic lines about beauty, death, and nobility with an abrupt street encounter where a blind beggar placard sparks a humane exchange with a policemen. The text hints at social attitudes toward blindness and authority.
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