Politically Volatile Forecasts From 1880s Headlines
A jittery mix of party maneuvering and speculative talk dominates the page. Democrats protest Kentucky whisky shipments to Chicago to affect Cincinnati convention delegates. Grant nomination doubts surface amid Blaine speculation. Mining and Treasury notes on Sherman, Sharon, and mint figures appear alongside tariff and Senate chatter. A Southern Pacific excursion train wreck injures and kills. Paddy Ryan defeats Jon Goss in a New York prize fight. Doomsday predictions from a Chicago convention to global plagues and a dramatic prophecy of world war are also noted, with various editorials and reprints from papers like the New York World and National Republican.
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Paddy Ryan
Jon Goss
Fort Hamilton
New York
Ryan
Standard
Illinois delegates clash over instructing rule at Chicago convention
Reports from May postal dispatches describe tensions in Illinois as district delegates press to counteract state instructing rules at the National Convention. Greenback headquarters open at Walker House with General J. F. Butler in charge as Republicans begin arrivals and crowded hotels.
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Wie Ana
Washington
Arfield
Chicago
Grant
Kenly
Ron Illinois
Greenback
Lave
Walker House
J. F. Hutler
N.Y
John Wall
Phillip Casey
Wall
Cureaoo
Internal Revenue
General Grant
Cook County
Cook
G Grant
Ths
Logan
Gareelon
Liberty
Gareeelon
Vast Mining News Across Pacific North West
A collage of notes reports miners and towns from Virginia City to Eureka. Trails of prospecting, sluicing, and tunnels appear with mentions of the Martin White Company, 1300 feet depths, and rich float discoveries. Local schools, coal use, and curious incidents pepper the regional panorama.
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Cherry Creek
Kiko
Sava
Ateoot
Virginia
Bodie
Mount Davidson
Austin Reveille
Manhattan
Virginia City
Comatonk
Belmont Courier
Olyabe Range
Ountains Fureka
Electric lamp breakthrough claimed by Brooklyn electrician
The article reports J H Guest of Brooklyn has allegedly discovered a method to make the electric lamp work, describing a design that prevents air entry and promises practical operation after long effort by Edinon and other inventors.
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Edinon
J. H. Guest
Brooklyn
Tong
Proverbs and maxims on life and character from a faded page
A collection of aphorisms stressing labor and perseverance over idle thought. It warns that prejudice grows from ignorance and that company shapes character. It cites pride alongside poverty, urges practical wisdom, and questions parenting with the line about spanking versus spoiling a baby.
Notice to prove will in John Newman estate Nevada court
District Court of Lincoln County Nevada announces a probate hearing for the will of John Newman deceased. Amelia Newman applies for a half share. interested parties may appear August 2 at 10 oclock A M in Lincoln County Courtroom to contest. Dated May 20, 1880.
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Tudisinl
Lincoln
Nevada
John Newman
Asid Court
Aiflay
A New Cigar Line At Moderate Price
The author announces a new craft in a special cigar line promising good value. After years of study and advice from leading manufacturers he offers Goon Cigars at 12 1 2 cents and a Pair Cigar for 5 cents, with a single kind at that price and a Meadow Valley street location.
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Meadow Valley Street
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
AW. H Chandler
Washington Dispatch
Blaine
Chandler
Che Grant
California
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Maine
John Sherman
Chamber of Commerce
Mint
Sharman
Treasury
Southern Pacific Railroad
Santa Cruz
Mimoutt
Tilden
Sap On
Pau
Vacillo
Asis
America
Tar
North Islam
Sachem
Pakamanter Ikett
Tovdoka
Pymouth
Maan
Ais
New York World
Joseph E. Brown
Hurnapatonta
Motes ‘Taylor
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and Coal Company
le Setn
Surge McKennan
Rawin W. Lowi
Mallow
Kerry
South Cark
Mili ‘Tia
Dexvon
Routt
State Central Committee
John Cleghorn
Cilkgiewse
Sidney
Patsey Walters
Smith
Geary
George Wolf
Julenburg
Colorado
Cinch
Duates
ATATA
Nesta Tuneli
Martin White Company
Sentinel
Saya i
Sanday
Vale
Stephus
He ‘Taylor
Osceola
Buell Street
Eureka
Kono Amuno
Como
Sado
Lane
Linha
Tuscarora
Whiveka Sentinel
Alta
Esmeralds Herald
Virginia Enterprise
San Francisco
Ies
Coopeay
Gus. Adelman
Buutoner
Mhats
People's Market
Aeadow Valley ST
Pioche
Nain Street
Royal City
Main Trent
Bristol Mining District
Weagh
Pauly
Monte
Diapateli
Jade Gus Adelman
Curlis & Smith
Lower Malm Steel
Plochs
Lower Main St
Royal C
Utah
Piocha
Fish Brother
McCormick
G. RK. Alexander
Apetihecary
Lange Bonot
StomoLg
Gewy Tlemen
Pioce
J. Myers & Bro
Picebe, Nevada
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