An Episode in Lincoln's Life From McClure's Magazine
Three men who knew the Lincoln story explain his 1861 night journey from Harrisburg to avoid a Baltimore daylight route. Colonel Scott cut telegraph lines, McClure recalls the secrecy, and Lincoln regretted not sticking to the original plan. No disguise occurred, Lincoln’s self belief and danger fears are discussed.
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Baltimore
Washington
Curtin
Lamon
A. E. McClure
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Harrisburg
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Pinkerton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Share
Philadelphia
Abraham Lincoln
To the Graduates Greeting
A reflective public note urges graduates nationwide to value character over wealth and to pursue practical learning. It cites labor, tariff, and agrarian themes, noting farmers waking to political shifts in Germany and the U.S. Farmers Alliance. It references President Cleveland’s Cuban policy and Col. Lincoln’s remark on fooling the people, ending with South Carolina’s voting rights issues post Fuller rulings.
Settlement in full in state treasurer case
Attorney General Crawford returns to Pierre to finalize settlement with Taylor the defaulting state treasurer for 344277 due the state. Cash 100000 and transfer of Taylor's property with bondsmen covering any deficit. a passport aids Taylor's surrender. Possible special court for sentencing. August 29 is scheduled for adjourned term. Also a local ad section promises bargains on groceries and goods in Waters’ block near Postoffice.
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Pierre
S. D
Crawford
Taylor
Chicago
Ice Cream Social and Local Happenings in Glade
Stoneham reports a social at Glade with J Sheahan H Quinn and Miss Elva Scott. A Pinkerton detective from Pittsburg caused excitement. Constable Fisk hosted him. Town news covers illness recovery and school events plus a derrick accident injuring Mr Weis.
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M. J. Sheahan
H. J. Quinn
Elva Scott
Glade
Rev. Goodrich
A. C. Towne
Union City
Schimmelfeng & Co
Nina Strickland
Croup
Pinkerton
Pittsburg
Fisk
Wimmersburger
Aliss Scully
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable remedy for biliousness liver function and dyspepsia promising restoration of digestion and energy. It claims asthma and hay fever cure via a new treatment and directs readers to address World s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo N Y for pamphlets.
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Shakespeare
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N
New York Fires Destroy H. R. Jacobs Theatre
Fire in H R Jacobs Third Avenue theatre gutted the building after threatening adjoining tenements. Loss about 100000. cause likely shavings on stage from repairs. No watchman. theatre condemned as unsafe weeks prior. Early fire at Mallard building on University Place and Fourteenth Street caused 10000 loss to multiple firms.
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H. R. Jacobs
Third Avenue Theatre
McKee Rankin
Chicago
James B. MacKaye
Flora Brendley
Maillard
University Place
Fourteenth Street
Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co
Jewelers
Dempsey & Carroll
Needham Piano and Organ Company
Tours to the North via Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two summer tours to the north with departures on July 16 and August 20. Round trip from major eastern cities costs $100 and covers all expenses. Destinations include Watkin's Glen Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Quebec Montreal Au Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain George Saratoga and the Hudson Highlands. Book via the tourist department in New York or Philadelphia.
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Wonderland
Watkin’s Glen
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Quebbec
Montreal
Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champlain
George
Saratoga
Highlands
Hudson
New York
Brooklyn
Newark
Trenton
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway
Broad Street
Warren Centennial Exposition Promises World’s Fair Experience
Readers urged to attend the Warren Centennial Exposition to enjoy exhibits, entertainment, and meals on site, with souvenirs at all prices and a chance to learn about ancestors while socializing with friends. The notice promises a compact World’s Fair in three days, avoiding regrets.
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Warren
Chicago
Oil market notes and local sales pitches in Warren
Warren market report lists quoted prices for various locations including Tiona Corning North Lima and Barnsville with modest cents per unit figures. An advertising blurb promotes Non Nicotine Midgets Cigars from Landis & Co. with sample boxes and a mail-order request to smokers. Umpire Kelly of Buffalo is noted as arriving to officiate upcoming games.
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Kelly
Buffalo
Landis & Co
Kippensburg
District Lodge Formed By Knights of S F I In Warren
A district convention of the Knights of S F I embraced North Western Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York. Officers named for the inter state division include District Commander I W Lytle Warren First Vice Commander J L Hager Mansfield Second Vice Commander J H Williams Union City Secretary G M Ellis MacLallan s Corners Treasurer Geo E Colvin Warren. Fifteen lodges in the district. The local lodge established August 6 1894 with eighty members held a social for visiting supreme officers J C Meredith Jamestown NY first vice supreme commander J H Norton Syracuse NY supreme treasurer J B Ratchford Syracuse NY supreme manager. Delegates left after entertaining remarks and refreshments. local items note June 13 visitors and health notes. oil well work resumed after an injury to a driller.
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New York
I. W. Lytle
Warren
J. L. Hager
Mansfield
J. H. Williams
Union City
G. M. Ellis
MacLallan’s Corners
Geo. E. Colvin
Supreme Lodge
S. Y. O. Hall
J.C. Meredith
Jamestown
N. Y
J. H. Norton
Syracuse
J. B. Ratchford
Fred Hooker
Stewart
T. T. Moll
C. Moll
Hamilton
Russell
C. A. van Orsdale
Lewis Learn
Buffalo
Mesdames
Ellen Lacy
Jennie Gage
Fox Hill
Lacy
R. B. Fox
Harriet Sears
C. B. Cheney
Margaret Demmon
Mary Wyman
Caroline Clark
L. Sears
Alice Siggins
Meadville
Will Demmon
Ada Ruhlman
Carrie Fox
J. B. Holt
Resolutions of Respect for Mary L. Palmer
The Brokenstraw Valley Union No. 37 reports the death of sister Mary L. Palmer. The committee extends sympathy to her husband and family, requests mourning for thirty days, and directs resolutions be recorded and published in two county papers. Com. Iba M. SuHortz, Martin M. GaNt, Com. Mary A. Tart.
Resolutions of sympathy for Sarah M. Weller’s death
Youngsville Pennsylvania June 14 The Brokenstraw Valley union No 37 E A U adopts resolutions mourning the loss of sister Sarah M Weller The charter is to be draped for thirty days and copies sent to the husband and sons and published in two county papers Committee members Iba M Shorri Mattie M Gann Mary Aary
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Youngsville
Brokenstraw Valley Union
E. A.U
Sarah M. Weller
Bell
Iba M. Shorri
Mattie M. Gann
Mary AaTary
Britannia Aground During 45 Mile Race Retains Pace
In a Royal Southern Yacht Club prize race over 45 miles the Ailsa led Britannia by seconds until Britannia touched bottom at Calshot Spit for about two minutes. Britannia later closed in but Ailsa held a growing margin toward Cowes and Ryde, while the Niagara captured the twenty raters class. Bulletin notes Britannia won on time allowance in the loxpox bulletin.
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Loxpox
Ailsa
Britannia
Royal Southern Yacht Club
Calshot Spit
Solent
Cowes
Ryde
Prince of Wales
East Sturbridge
Diamond Dust and Baseball Lore Across Several Papers
A collage of club notes and opinions from multiple papers recounts baseball mania. Chicago leads the League with 485 hits while Sharon and Franklin clubs draw attention for stopping streaks. Commentary on players Ritchey and Allen highlights skill, while editorials critique the game's influence on conduct and the public image of ball players.
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Lung Lee Hop
Jerusalem
Moses
Chicago
Wm Henry Surrenders in Brooklyn Patricide Case
Brooklyn June 15 William Henry walked into Forty-seventh street precinct station and gave himself up after learning police wanted him for murder He claimed he did not know his father was dead and denied a letter vow of vengeance and police deny it Walter Henry supports the denial The second item from Berre Nebraska notes Holt county murder case defendants reduced to three as prosecutors seek easier jury amid Holt county lynching suspicions
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Wm. Henry
Brooklyn
Charles W. Henry
Forty-seventh Street
William
Walter Henry
Berre
Neb
Barrett Scott
Holt County
Churchill
Pinkerman
Roy
Aberle
Stanton
Boyd County
Cure for Heart Disease in Thirty Minutes Promoted
Dr Agnes claims a 30 minute cure for organic and sympathetic heart disease with a single dose. The remedy targets palpitations shortness of breath and smothering pains on the left side promising rapid relief. Sold by F H Dixons. 46-ly
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Agnes
F. H. Dixons
Bodies of 33 colonists found near Mapimi Mexico
A Record special from Mapimi reports the discovery of thirty three bodies on the barren plains north of Mapimi. The victims were African American colonists brought from Alabama months ago who fled the colony in an attempt to reach the United States and perished in the desert due to lack of food and water.
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Mexico
Alabama
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