United States likely to land troops in Colombia and seize territory
The Challis silver messenger notes a rumor of U S troops landing in Colombia to protect the Panama railway and possibly retain control, with Colombia refusing a lease by treaty. It also mentions Denville lynching a negro during a presidential discussion and reports on Mr Cleveland wandering at Buzzard's Bay amid talks of a nomination.
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United States
Colombia
Panama
Far
Buzzard’s Bay
Cleveland
Aldrich Declines Pursuit of Vice Presidency
U.S. Senator Aldrich issues an official statement saying he will not be a candidate for the vice presidency, signaling a clear end to speculation and a focus on other duties. The public may welcome the decision as a stabilizing move amid campaign talk.
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Aldrich
Wisconsin Governor LaFollette Noises Stir Spooner
A quirky note claims Governor LaFollette disturbs Senator Spooner in a quiet New Hampshire retreat. In Kentucky Mrs. Mollie Allen credits Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with preventing cholera morbus attacks and ilicus colic by aiding digestion. Sold by J. P. Spalding.
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
Spooner
New Hampshire Hills
Mollie Allen
South York
Chamberlain
J. P. Spalding
Colle
F. L. Wilkins
Shell Lake
Wis
Sensational reports on Genval Manifolding deal stir GOP ties
Debates over the Gen val Manifolding contract with the Postoffice Department threaten to reveal links between Representative Sibley, a Standard Oil ally in the House, and several influential Republicans. The ongoing intrigue suggests further disclosures may follow.
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Genval Manifolding Company
Postoffice Department
5 -To
Sibley
Standard Oil Company
Devery vows graft-free mayoralty amid politics
The source reports Devery declaring no graft if elected mayor. It mentions a clash between the union and the Civil Service Commission, with the Public Printer favoring the group wielding the most votes. It also notes warnings about iron pill prescriptions if Dr Leonard Wood heads the army.
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Devery
Union
Civil Service Commission
Public Printer
Leonard Wood
Wisconsin Immigration Law Sparks Public Warning
The new law effective July 1 bars immigration of anarchists but lacks a mechanism to remove those already in the country. Wisconsin women face a blunt warning not to straddle their exams, as prizes at a Milwaukee hotel show amid rumors of emancipation for women.
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Wisconsin
Meek
Tom
Herald Square
Cate Haw
Texas Farmers Turn to Alfalfa After Cotton Loss
Texas farmers, driven from cotton by the boll weevil, shift to alfalfa cultivation and report earnings at least four times higher than cotton profits. The piece also notes California's oil discovery as a notable economic milestone in the region.
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Texas
The Doctor's Joke and a Mad Lab Mystery
A scientist named Vent des Roussins conducts radical inoculation experiments using a dog's brain and a rabbit in a chateau laboratory. Dinner guests learn of an escape, a pistol threat, and a confession that the brain sample came from a breakfast table, not an autopsy, ending with a revelation of a practical joke.
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M. Vent Des Roussine
Tet
Marm
Vasteur
M. Vent Dey Ronsins
Ita Wrain
M. Vent Des Rousing
Hutch
M. Vent Des Roussins
Manil Mme
M. Bandrille
M. Vent den Rowssian
M. Vent Des
M. Des Engrumelloe
M. Vent Dea Roussina
M. Dea Engrumelies
Mme. Vent Des Roussins
Handrille
Uraule
Dr. Landrimel
M. Vent Des Rouse
J .M
Houlterelle
Pasteur
Philadelphia Telegraph
Roses, Jealousy, and a Letter Between Lovers
Katherine Westlake reflects on a bouquet of roses sparking jealousy in Paul Hartford, a stormy quarrel, and a planned confession. Hartford, consumed by suspicion, storms out while Katherine contemplates ending their affair. Both read apologies the next morning, and Katharine reveals the roses came from her brother, not a lover, resolving the rift.
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Paul Hartford
Katherine West
Katherine
Hartford
Katherine Westlake
Jhunde Weist
Lau
Katherine Westhike
Taul
Mr. Hartford
Drake
Cad
Paul
Tam
Jack
Tribute to the dog in court inspires jurors
A Missouri senator recounts a courtroom tribute to dogs as faithful friends. West spoke without facing the dog case verdict, but his words moved judge and jury. The jurors later returned a 500 verdict for the plaintiff whose dog was shot.
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Senator West
Missouri
West
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