Train Carheld Up by Convicts Aboard Michigan Line
A Detroit to Chicago passenger train was halted near Gedden station when two convicts attempt an escape using revolvers. Deputies recovered the guns, the robbers overpowered, and the train halted after shots were fired, with passengers hiding as guards contained the scene.
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Dagdice
Wien
Michigan
Detroit
Chicago
Nichijan Cyateal
Tyre
Jackson
Haraly
Gedden Station
Janet
Chicago Post
Engagement Offends Birdie in Tex ad Siftings
Birdie McGinnis tells Mr Dudely Cunesucker she must end their engagement and become only a sister due to his perceived excessive frivolity. He questions the concern while Birdie compliments the proposal’s grace, implying prior practice.
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Birdie McGinnis
Dudely
Dudely Cunesucker
Birdie
Texad
Centerboom Lobster Gift Exchange and Talk in Brooklyn
In a Brooklyn scene Miss Centerboom and Mrs Van Wyker discuss a lobster meal while the group jokes about a cook's success and a favorite can opener. Weary Walker describes swiping items from a village adage as part of a long running scheme.
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Dusty Rhodes
Weary Walker
Aleep
Puck
Are You Going East Rail Way Advertisement
In travel appeal the Rio Grande Western Railway touts speed safety and comfort. It promotes tickets on three routes and scenic views, offering an illustrated book titled Utah a Peek Into the Mountain Walled Treasury of the Gods for 25 cents by J. U. Bennett of Salt Lake City.
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Great Rio Grande Western Railway
J. U. Bennett
Salt Lake City
Utah
Beatty’s Pianos and Organs Leader in Washington NJ
Hon Daniel F P Beatty known as the great Organ and Pianoman of Washington NJ grows his business. He rose from penniless plowboy in 1870 to running Beatty’s Pianos and Organs, with plans to sell tens of thousands more units over the next decade, claiming the largest business of its kind.
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Beatty
Daniel FP. Beatty
Washington, NJ
Sal
Portrait of Grandmother Inspires Family Echoes
A short fragment notes a resemblance between a grandmother’s portrait and family members. It hints at features like eyebrows and a moustache and records a moment of recognition within the household. The snippet conveys personal reflection without broader context or events.
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Cholly
Fam
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Wm. Pierson
E. P. Butler
Opera
Reno
Nevada
Tilia Tech
Craven
Gature
AML
Free
Dan'le Beatty
Washington
T. V, Julien
Reno, Nevada
Astorese
Dune Tell
New Jersey
Wadsworth
Nicholls, Proprietor
W.N. Liniment
Eeant Ag
Daniel FY Beatty
Jurey
Ban Francisco
Cal
Daniel F. Beatty
No J
Echo
New York Journal
Russia
United States
Germany
America
Canada
Strone
Ayers
Sarsaparilla
S. P. Surri
Towanda
Ayer
Toran
New
Jerry
Orree
U.S
Ahah Res
William Donaldson
Wadsworti
Bires
STAGE
Stillwater, Churchill Co
Agency of
Inurance
Europe
Tile Express
Fire Association OF Philadelphia
U. S
J. M. McCormack
Otto Swanson
Wadsworth, Nevada
Swanson
Office
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