World’s Tall and Towns Feature in Oddities Across the Nation
A wide span of curious notes covers inventions, extreme heights, legal shifts, and unusual feats. Mentions include a new 500 note image, a Boston New York long endurance act, and a Massachusetts tunnel project. Events touch on health, crime, and entertainment with varied locales from Michigan to Illinois and beyond.
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Pristasy
cAto
Deepewiter
Seutils
Vani
Jusenius
Gem W.T. Stierman
Michigan
Hiv
Jesse
Moshe
Lery bin
Houth
India
Wrk
D. Lawnila
Choleva, Mich
Lustwin
Madane Farsaphe
Boston
New York City
Mathcowar
Ullap Pool
Oro
Thesles
Park Teltorsin
International monetary plan and silver coin proposals debated
Delegates at a monetary conference discuss Rothschild backed silver coinage and a permanent international commission to fix metal prices. Archbishop Walsh and Irish landlords are cited in debates over gold standard and bi metal policy, with concerns about rent payments and credit conditions influencing global commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Lew Stnaint Jonea
Amurleat
Ottomar
Pertonnent International Commission
Totes
Cotfersue
Alefro de Rothschild
Adolph Sovtbeer
Moriiz Levy
Piivor
Ruffuldevitch
Arche Didhop Walsh
G. L Materworth
Monihy
Walkins
Pension report shows large veteran rolls and rising costs
The pension commissioner's annual report notes 876,008 veterans on pension rolls with 259,087 new entrants and 2,447 restored pensioners. Expenditures reach 100,095,01c for the year, with projections suggesting a need for additional appropriation to cover the next fiscal year’s costs amid rising pension allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washindtox
Green KR Baum
Eathmage
Itanmkaya
Wedded in Jail Before Execution in Pennsylvania
The article describes Stephen I Hite and his wife’s Catholic wedding ceremony in jail the morning before his execution next Wednesday. It notes the prison death sentence, the witnesses present, and a report on Pennsylvania official electors and local political results, with scattered sensational lines about the hangman’s date and other crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horderer
Stephen I Hite
Ande Mather Strady
Hite
Sratch
Turmoil in Panama press crisis sparks calls for editors
Corruption claims ignite a public uproar as Panamanian publishers and editors face pressure over alleged bribery and corruption. Officials debate cabinet changes while leaders of the prosecution confront resistance from lawmakers amid calls for accountability.
Post Office Growth and Lottery Law Debates
Annual report shows 410 new post offices added, greatest in Georgia, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Northern states total 10,883 offices, while anti lottery and anti green goods efforts gain momentum with legislative recommendations. Also notes reductions in domestic letters and a murder confession leading to a notable execution in Moncton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mourth Apentant Postanatter
General Wanitixovox
Kourth Asaletany Postimoter General Rathbane
United States
Arkansas
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North
Caroline
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Iiioly
Indian
Gonpass
Kentucky
Missouri
Carolina
Lennessen
Virginia
New Yeo Oni
Maj Roubens
Wenersl
Post Office Department
Windlern
Desperado Wyatt Captured After Shootout at Corey
Indiana Terre Haute officers and Oklahoma deputy sheriffs surrounded Squire Geffin’s Corey home at dawn. Wyatt resisted with a large revolver but was forced to surrender as a shotgun fired. He faces multiple charges in Kentucky Oklahoma and Kansas tied to banditry and the Coffeyville era. Sheriff Hixson said the capture will bring Western relief and joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne Haute
Ind
Tee
Haute Pollo
Blivworth Wyatt
Hallion Gang
Bandiw
Kansas
Meibers
Squire Ae Geifin
Corey
Stoell
Sheriff Stout
Okahoma
Ban Broil
Chase
Ani
Terre Haute
Wyatt
Hixson
Bin
Hob Dilton
Kanan
Tor
Rowan
Halfour
Greensburg
Kum
Lozan County
Oldaloma
Guthrie
Texas
Colleyville
Kunsna
Coffeyville
Daltons
Hixon
Toman Alife
West
Invine
Indian Territory
Outlaws Tolbert Found After Month-Long Chase in Kemper Jail
Tom Tolbert and Walter Tolbert were captured after a monthlong pursuit. They resisted at Elisha Johnson’s NeeShobx County house, Tom shot during the escape attempt but both men surrendered. Tolbert to be sent to Jackson penitentiary. Walter to Kemper to face murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treland
Ren
Wien
Walter Tolbert
Matthew Aeninian
Kemper County
Tom
Walter Toler
Gauder Siale
Elisha Johnson
Neeshobx
Lolberta
Tom Tolbert
Walter
Tom ‘Toltert
Jackson
Kemper
Tom Cole
Rothschilds Plan Dithers Over Silver Price at Monetary Conference
Delegates at an international monetary conference rejected Alfred de Rothschilds plan to fix the maximum pure silver price. Votes from Menno, Maly, Belem, Norway and Sweden and Russia opposed the Latin bloc. The American delegates oppose delaying the talks. Currie pushes to end debates, with possible withdrawal by mid December. The committee report backs parts of Leva Plan, including gradual abolition of some monetary controls and adjustments to the silver market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred de Rotlchild
Menno
Maly
Belem
Norway
Sweden
Guy
Plana
Fa Wooordanse
Bertrim Currie
Hie Wim
Aisconstants
Currie
Geer
Amervcan
Reddy
Widuk
Arnel
Alvo
Pil Atnall Dune
Walie
Ostiorn Claims Governorship in Turbulent Wyoming Capital
Ostiorn, with several aides, entered the Wyoming capital claiming the governor’s office after an oath, but faced barriers as the janitor and acting officials blocked access. Osborn declared himself governor from the legislative chamber, while ballots await canvassing by the state board. Acting Gov. Bayber warned of surrender only after canvassing, as constitutional confusion over succession persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wronitog
Gorotort
Diviidirur
Gernor
Osborn Kent
Hin
Osborn
Bayber
State Board
Pffice
Wyowing
Wodainer
Warren Lnscene Keuntor
Baier
Earthquake Hits San Salvador Crumbling Conchequa Crater Activates
Reports from San Salvador detail a violent earthquake that toppled buildings, including a stone cathedral, injuring twenty four and sending 5,000 residents fleeing to the beach. Conchequa crater and nearby Gulf of Fonseca coast show ongoing eruption signs as aftershocks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Panama
San Salvador
Ator Ber
Conchiquita
Gulf of
Konseen
la Union
Conchequa
Interior Department aims to extend land and forest reserves
The report to the president details ongoing work at the Interior Department and General Land Office as of June 30, 1884. It notes pending final costs of 90,055 dollars, rising land and forestry activity, and widespread Indian allotment negotiations. It highlights 9,259,200 acres forest reserves, and projections of further public land openings totaling up to 10,000,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnxaton, Doo
Noble
Carey
General Land Office
Tayo Ali Bowie
Intras
Uon
Boen Wade
Econe Elizrny
United States
Eliasice
Mt St. Eling
Alaska
British America
Desperate Robber Attacks Widow in Hazington Pa
Hazinton Pennsylvania December 5 John Wittick an outlaw robbed attacked and assaulted Mrs Pattlessny on Diamond Avenue. He demanded money and after injuring her he forced a confession then tied her with rope and searched a trunk for loot. Neighbors found her alive and he was captured with some stolen money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazinton
John Wittick
Toter Patlessny
Diamond Avenue
Mes. Putlesany
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Pension Report
Cleveland
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Korea
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Broughton
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Dos
Baltimore
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Fiewrty
Corrupt Press
Panama Canal
Turin
M. Blehard
Wil Reion
Chamber of Deputies
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Chirlin Dupuy
An Sarrian
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Toncineras
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Moncton
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Tarriven
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Itep
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Lean
Young
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Fen
Knanp
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Maning
Khaye Wits
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Puck
Peeb
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Maworth Wyatt
Dabton
Nellie
Jackdon
Tenn
Duc
Lomasville
Dontea
Pairehlia
Apw
Treasury
Clevelind
Ciieless
Thoreday
Clowiland
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Aioliffe
Ralph Kane
Shere Alroad Ga
Tharslay
Rathaontia
Rochschild
Heder
TN Ruins
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Eleworth Wyatt
Dilton
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Hobart
Lores
Stanghould
Dew
Cornell Fury
Philadelphia
Whitin Fnum
Varsity
Balt Advancat
Saotraw, Mich, Dee
Fan Salt Co
Los Axoxtua
Cal
A. I. Warner
Overland
Santa Fu Road
Monrovia
Dahomeyens Pabsuit
Paris
Gun, Devldy Pony
Vrenel
Dahomey
Whydal Dove
Prvneh
Interior Department
Vernon
House of U-fame
Janie Springer
Jowa
Greely, Sr
Prmneneno
Hhe Mosecow Chamber of Commerce
Father Deva
Ben Stitsides
Mountstows
Teno
Dee
Dacol Luttrell
Tell
bin House
Hinaan
Joseph
Despand Eno
Tae Opegan Muddie
Drveon
Chitnga
Jockeon Paris
Panern Tethearn
Worawen
Chionne
Lake Superior
Conetinn
Piatoe
Neil Tye
Addo
Pani
Bulbibt
Abia
Toarnath
Ube
Hawels
Uesetter
Tie Beer
Byrn
Mtvice
Pendee
Cavite
Kintera Gazette
J.B
Pane
Feedon
Bulleve Mall
Tue Rocard Breaver
Suri Mas
Khalid Gisette
Minple
Old Weat 45Th Street
Sarah
Minneanella
Jas, E. Dederick
Saugerties
N.Y
Og Win
Lake Bit
Ideo
Nchetietielenan
Eric Wile
Mead
Hanrevsi
Atlanta
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