Man Confesses Murder Attempt and Prison Past
Cutgano dispatch reports William Bourne born 1859 in Westfield New York, abused by stepfather, attempted ax murder in 1873, sentenced to Auburn for life, released after ten years, now begging and jailed after police station visit. Telegram sent to Auburn MN to verify case details.
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Cutgano
Jack
Glender
William Bourne
Westfield
N.Y
Caleb Owen
Steamourg
Cattaraugus
N. Y
Auburn
Tae Man
Auouro
Ue Cas
Bonds Paid in Silver Debate Opens in Senate
In the Senate today Senator Bastia offered a concurrent resolution urging that bonds due February 1 1833 be paid in silver dollars rather than gold. The measure signals a partisan clash over silver policy, with supporters arguing for coin value alignment and critics fearing disruption to bondholders and existing laws.
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Washinaton
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Man Preserves Wife Believed Dead After Mania Attack
In Cincage on June 18 five weeks after the birth of a child to Charles P. Pruto, his wife suffered a mania episode. Doctors used morphine to calm her nerves, she appeared dead, but the husband, hearing a heartbeat and then applying chest presses, revived her. She has since improved and can move about. Doctors say she might not have died without his actions.
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Cincage
Charies P. Pruto
Oak Park
Peat
Proin
Reclining visitor and a fall lead to Cleveland death tale
Fresco painter Frank Lamb, 33, reports waking between 2 and 3 AM to see a woman seated on a lounge in the neighboring apartment. She whispered hush then vanished. He awoke later on the floor, found his room’s door intact, and sister in law Mrs Hadden learned of Mrs Frayne’s death. Coroner attributes heat disease.
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Crevetawn
Emily Frayne
Hamilton
Ont
Cleveland
Prospect Street
Frank Lamb
Raisling
Lamb
Lamb Fats
Ezra Cooper perjury case sparks new warrants in Pa town
Ex banker Ezra Cooper of Union City faced previous conviction for a felonious assault on Mrs Julia Duon. New warrants allege perjury by witnesses Daniel Brown and Henry Howe who claiming to observe the incident while working away at a mill. Warrants also issued for subornation of perjury against Robert Emerson Jr and his son Robert for hiring witnesses to defend Cooper.
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Exe
Ezra Coper
Union City
Julia Duon
Daniel Brown
Heury Howe
Cooper
Brown
Howe
Brono
Bransford Canada
Robert Emerson, Jr
Robert
Emersons
Kip van Winkle
Ledarr
Sunday Mirror
Warren
Conewangs
Warren Down
New York
Fortu Avenue
Terra Firma
North Warren
Charly
Franklin
James Snorrt
Oak Centre
Fond du Lac County
Wis
Destitute Miners in Stoneboro Coal Field
In Franklin Pennsylvania on January 13 a large number of Stoneboro coal field miners face severe destitution. Mercer Iron and Coal Co has lost markets due to natural gas, leaving miners averaging two work days per month. Many families lack shoes and proper clothing, and homes are shell structures offering little protection from the cold.
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Franklin
Jac
Stoneboro
Mercer Iron and Coal Co
A Queer Cure for Rheumatism
From La Paz Bolivia El Siglo Medico reports a woman with six months of severe rheumatism in the right arm found relief after three bee stings. Pain eased, sleep returned, swelling subsided with cold-water dressings, and arm use gradually returned with no symptoms since. The report notes similar success in several other persons.
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el Siglo Medico
la Paz
Bolivia
Organ for Sale in Warren Pa for $150
Six octave activan Bridgeport organ offered for sale at 150 dollars. Praised as nearly new by Professors Georgie and Harry. Interested buyers may bargain or write to F. E. Reep in Warren Pennsylvania.
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Activan Bridgeport
Georgie
Harry
F. E. Reep
Warren, Pa
Her Atonement and minstrel shows at Library Hall
The Amusement World notes Chapman & Seller’s Her Atonement at Library Hall last Wednesday, praised scenery but critiqued acting. A strong minstrel performance in Warren followed, with Craigg family singled out as exceptionally worth the admission price. Propagandized tours and touring actors from Maggie Mitchell to Fanny Davenport are listed with locations and dates.
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Chapman & Seller’s Company
Library Hall
Warren
Craigg
The Sager Cobham Case in Court Today
The court granted a compulsory von.suit in the Sager Cobham case involving Elizabeth Sager guardian of Cobham Hargraves Sager against Henry Cobham Union Oil and National rangit company. A separate Lindsey case received a non-suit for use of 8. P. Johnson, trustee, against Elizabeth Sager and John Sager. A special argument session occurred Thursday afternoon in the Johnson Lindsey and Parmlee office.
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Elizabeth Sager
Cobham Bolton Hargraves Sager
Henry Cobham
Union Oil Company
National Rangit Company
Wm. Lindsey
C. H. Smith
P. Johnson
John Sager
Johnson, Lindsey & Parmlee
Reed Nesmith Marriage at the Bride’s Home
The marriage of Mr. F. E. Reed to Miss A. L. Nesmith occurred at the bride’s parents’ home at cor High and Liberty streets last week. Rev W W Painter officiated with about fifty friends and relatives present. A bounteous dinner was served under G B Williams supervision. The presents were handsome useful and costly.
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F. E. Reed
A. L. Nesmith
Cor. High
Liberty Streets
W. W. Painter
G B. Williams
Farming on January 13 1886 Stark Letter on Prices and Factory Losses
In reply to Stub Pen the author recalls 1879 when Wooren shipped cheese to England for ten to twelve cents per pound and losses were shared by factory patrons. Apples sold in Philadelphia on commission lost money. farmers contributed nine dollars. He notes butter prices ranged 14 to 25 cents under Cleveland, cheese and farm goods remained low, and claims no Cheese Factory patrons paid manufacturing costs last year. Farming on, Jan 13, 1886.
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Farmington
England
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Peeples Gas Company Charter Objection Hearing Set
Last Tuesday an application for a charter by the Peeples Gas Company was filed with the governor. An objection claims the advertisements were deceptive for not naming the town of operation. A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday Jan 19.
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Peeples’ Gas Company
Pennsylvania Light and Heat Company
For Sale Best Lake Hotel in Warren County
For sale by owner due to ill health of wife seeks transfer of a well kept and elegantly furnished hotel known as one of the best in Warren County. Interested buyers may write Box 424 Warren Pa. Dated Dan 15 1886 from A E Hovenpoor. Best Lake Pa.
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Holenbeck House
Warren County
Warren Pa
A. E Hovenpoor
Best Lake
Senator Becks Views on Silver Coinage Debate in Congress
Senator Beck argues for silver coinage, chastising executive policy and urging Congress to enforce existing laws on debt payments and currency. He criticizes treasury views, warns of against undue executive power, and urges balanced reform to protect farmers and industry amid foreign trade tensions. The address references the United States debt, public bonds, and the need for monetary stability. The speech targets the committee on finances and the President, urging legislative action to strengthen enforcement of statutes.
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WarnieTon D.C
Abe Beck
United States
Bill
Olticinly ii
Congress
Sears
Interston
Bbey
Secretary of the Treasury
Vega
Ehib
Committee On Flawed
Senate
Liu Comenco
Germany
France
Austria
Sdmenlcan Agnenltum
Wien
Berg
Luty
Tazaion
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Kate Chase Sprague
John Terme
Australia
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Hamsarley Opera Company
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