McMillen’s Novel Scheme to Stop Noisy Visitors
A former New York police sergeant named McMillen devised a plan to deter visitors by poisoning crows with chloroform and other substances. He reportedly stored the carcasses in woods near Mantinsie, causing a grotesque scene of death and decay, while keeping New York friends unaware of the cruelty.
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McMillen
Montlestiy
Mantinsie
New York
McMijen
Escurion Geste Shoe
Tin Tin
Sumner
Debts of Wales and the Prince’s Borrowed Fortune
London reports the death of Baron Hirsh and the succession question tied to Wales. The prince is said to owe seven million to the philanthropist Palleyvod and others, with uneasy speculation over how debts will be settled and who will bear the burden as the throne uncertainty looms.
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Hirseh
London
Haron
Trina
Wales
Londen
Dy Te Pallevod
Farond
Mirons
Governor's veto blocks ten pardons and provisional grants
The governor vetoed twenty five applications for clemency for convicted persons, denying all petitions based on adverse rulings. Supporters argue the process favors mercy, but officials say pardons have been limited and uneven, with more denials than approvals across cases and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
1800 Bonugrants Band at Boston Last Week
A rough Boston report notes the heaviest week this year with 1500 imports landed, including five vessels with crews and machinery. The Cephalon and Gallia routes are mentioned, with transfers and landings tied to a larger movement involving European trade and immigrant ships amidst regulated counts and port activity.
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Boston
Ianatianthea
Europe
Cephalon
Gallia
Satur
Cain
Washington
Gaul
Thought UE Was a King Nee Vore April 4
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local figure thought to be a king, with references to a 2 crowd event and a police taubl. The text mentions Frenchman and Sofwer stiladors, with a claim of six years cemented in some context. The wording is garbled but hints at a dramatic or ceremonial setting and ongoing disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Vore
Bread and Water Diet At City Prison Reform Sweep
Damaged OCR fragment reports inmates at the city prison, punished by bread and water diet and possible reform school transfer. Mentions George Thompson and Clarence Gogain facing charges in Justice Parry's court for copper kettle theft, with likely transfer to reform facilities.
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Reform School
George Thompson
Clarence Gogain
Jefferson Davie
Jusice Parry
Ruforte Sao
Fiery Rhetoric Sparks Debate on War and Arbitration
In a charged conference on international arbitration, speakers including Harvard President Eliot and Secretary Olney attacked war talk and the United States role in Europe. The discussion covered pacifist trends, press influence, and U.S. Britain relations, urging negotiated arbitration and caution against military commitments.
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Whellington
Mma
Harvard
Europe
Horsert
Universits
Seber
Bard
Amerrinin
Hacnan
Tie Earsi
Mit Puikion Howe
Sir
Sinalley
St Pauli
Hevsioner Corp
Sindens
Sir Sisley
Werepesitliu
United States
Tiptuin
Great Lakes
Enleed
Talline
Edithakes
Car Sehure
New
New Yorke Replied To Mr Smatlees Arement
Dyer
Anges
University of Michigan
Cesb- Jatinnées
Great Britain
Graham
Cunning plan in New York urged by unnamed figures
A fragmentary report mentions a United States Commission hearing and alleged schemes to bypass prohibitions on entering the country. It references hidden supporters, funeral talk, and a rumor of a chante use by a figure named Willie. The text shifts to a question about Little Willie and a hardware company, with cigarette moments noted.
Fragmented OCR Report of Delaware County Incident
A damaged OCR passage describes a Delaware County event near Peelock Street where a man named Strat Skinner faced a fatal attack on a woman and her son near their home. The account references a rope swing, a broken step, and a person aged 14 with a history of threats, though details are muddled and uncertain.
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Pe'elock
Delaware County
Strat Skinner
Charles
Crom & Tree
Reeder
Billith
Filte
Negro Preacher Browne Plans $20,000 Richmond Home
In Richmond on April 24 1900 or 19th century context a Black preacher named Browne attempts to purchase a $20 000 residence on West Franklin Street among affluent neighbors. The report notes the social standing of Browne and local efforts to facilitate the purchase as part of a broader upscale change in the city housing scene.
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Richmond
West Franklin Strieet
Browne
Riches 1 Beewa
No Whisky for Parsons. Bishop Gaines Stands on Moral Questions
Washington April 24 Bishop Gaines faced a Baltimore conference audience of A M E church members and urged ministers to ban whisky and immorality. He warned that those who drank would miss church appointments and risk failing to hear their calling. He stressed the ministry as a high calling and said it should not be disgraced by unworthy men.
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Parsons
Bishop Gaines
Washington
Rishop Gaines
Baltimore
A. M. EL Church
Grandchilds venture in rural purchase and sale
In a rural setting a sale describes a neighbor paying about 5100 for property tied to a family enterprise. The owner notes timber, fields, and a primary residence with plans to avoid certain purchases. The note mentions a lake area, a house, and immediate action by the seller to settle or continue business.
Abraham and Esaac in Penitentiary Now in Bersoll Theater
In Bersoll New York on April 4 Octohel Robert Sac Singersall spoke on Why I am an Agpostir TM at aie Star theater. He argued in the Old Testament and New that there is no hope for eventual punishment, detailing questions about eternal punishment, God, and nature, with a reference to curing a cold in one day using Lexetive Bromo Quinine Tablets.
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Bersoll
New York
Robert
Aie Star Theater
Stacia
Dyspepsia cure touted by Stan's Dyepeplit remedy claim
A long letter from Mrs Sareh Sands of Lynpyillo praises a product called Stan's Dyepeplit Flowing remedy as an instant relief for dyspepsia and related stomach issues. The writer asserts doctors recommended it and notes its alleged quick effects and fasting-free diet claims.
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Tie Pass
Finneh
Sareh
Sands
Ibis
We Strat Chem
Marsuanl
Pension bill debate roils House over Confederate deserters
The House resumed consideration of the Pickler general pension bill amid sharp exchanges. McClellan opposed the measure as a Republican sop to soldiers and condemned granting pensions to bounty jumpers or deserters from the Confederacy, while Kirkpatrick and Mahaney defended the bill and criticized Confederates opposing pension legislation.
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Peti
McClellan
Dim
South
Br. Wood
S._C
Saas
Kirkpatrick
Kan
Mahaney
George B. Bte
Jed
Talbert
Judement
Stahaney
Cabbert
Bolly
Prineyh van vWe
Hoke Smith
Hepner
GORMAN ON CAMERON AND DEMOCRATIC PLOTS
Lena Gorman argues Don Cameron cannot secure two thirds of Democratic delegates for a presidential bid. She notes past two thirds rule used by Franklin Pierce and cites historical precedent, concluding Cameron cannot win the nomination. The piece discusses platform versus nominee dynamics within the party.
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Whittingiim
Don Caneton
Democratic Woket
Lena Gorman
Franklin Pierce
Routh
Sid Ihe
Buehsnsi
Doukas Meftlelan
Seymour Gredey
Tien
Euneoekind
Cleveland
$10,000 For A Flag Amid Political Bribery Claims
A garbled report alleges a $10,000 bribe offered to switch allegiance to a centrist faction. It mentions Lucien Young and a Kentucky Democrat who declined the offer, with references to a commission and a fabric hull at St Louis dating to June.
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Chiense
Bieur
Lucien Young
Una
Fae
Posece
Republicae Tatiovel Committee
St Louis
Kentucky
Windsor fire chief prompts global firemen congress in London
Hertford April 24 Captain Beastey representative of the fire department of Windsor England visited the city yesterday and invited local fire officials to attend the international congress of firemen to meet in London in June He has secured a team of twelve firemen from New York and another from Montreal to compete with other teams at the event.
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Hertford
Beastey
Fre
Windsor
England
City
Lotal Fre Department
International Contress of Firemen
London
Beasley
New York
Montreal
The Star Grocery Catalog of Fresh Country Goods
A dense list of grocery items with brands and units notes, including fresh country batter sugar coffee tea canned vegetables fruits and various pantry staples. The inventory features Geox Fresh Country, Anderson's, Arbuckle, Cudahy style items, and numerous California fruits, canned goods, and staples.
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Anderson
Pai Mic
California
Warren's
al Silmon
Homeseekers Excursions Via Missouri Pacific Railway
An 1880s era notice promotes homeseekers trips via Missouri Pacific and related lines to Missouri Kansas and Texas. It advertises round trip fares plus a minimum rate, sale dates in April and May, and directs readers to write H C Townsend St Louis MO or Nipps Agent Topeka Kansas for details. The piece touts a photo-engraved views book of Missouri river country and invites inquiries to G A Nutt Union Ave Hank SH Ako.
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Miswouri Pacific Railway
Broman Stasiens
Arkansas
Indiana Territory
Texas
Missouri
Missouri Pacific
H.C. Townsend
St. Louis
South
Kansas City
Port Scott
Mamphie Rairoad Co
FIDDLE IN COLET NEW YORK HEARING ON LETTER
In New York on April 4, expert handwriting witness Dr. Persivon Frazer testified that an anonymous letter writer Bott offered to return the kilo was clearly written by attorney Arthur C. Palmer and linked to defendant Fletcher. Fletcher's counsel signaled plans to prove the violin found with Fletcher is not a Stradivari. The case continues in court.
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New’ York
Victor & Pletcher
Bort
Persivon Frazer
PhiGaelphia
Tors, Bott
Ty Pletcher
Arthur C. Palmer
Fletcher
Couneel
Franko
Home seekers excursions for ladies’ wearers noted
Fragment reads as a 19th century notice promoting excursions for home seekers and ladies clothing. Mentions merchants or organizers Pevr icus Eieam Laiadey and unnamed locations. Content is garbled but indicates a sales or fashion event aimed at women.
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Jersey
Westsworth
Flon
Sayers
Kansas Avenue
Morrill
Pardor
Ayers
Kansue Avenue
Dago Organ Geinders
Tracps
Aly
Brea
Sater
The
Peace Congress
Congress
Cabinet
Chip
Schin
America
Commismigure Suieide
Annemar Pamied
Helston
Chiistown
Willie
Dayton
Fes
AL Taymen
Operle
Hardware Co
Smokkers
Negro
Joseph Medili
Ghicego
Wheatoe
Pri
Enterprise
Abraham and
Esaac
Kirkpatrick of
Hansas
Gorman ON
Cameron
Honolulu
Congress OF Firemen
Bremnar
Phillips
Elgith Ave
the Star Grocery
Kirk
Japan
Imperial Ten
Beacher
Muger Gurad Siam
Topeka
J. Ss. Sprout
Agethe Star Grocer
Telephone 252
East Sixth St
Nipps
Topeka, Kansas
Peerless
Riverstudy
Colet
Homeseekers
Santa Fe
Mikishend
Texan
Arkaneus
Migsouri
Ariscau
A. Rowlee
Toyoka
Bien
Edee
Ollarnimude Schoth By
Pevricus Eieam Laiadey
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