Nomination funds questioned in Wallace note
In a letter to the Philadelphia Times dated May 6 1881 ex senator Wallace recounts Cincinnati spending by General Hancock supporters for democratic nomination efforts. He states 1250 contributed by six or fewer people, with 400 for HQ and hotel parlors 400 for banners printing and telegraphing 105 returned to Democrats.
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Philadelphia Times
Senator Wallace
the Times
Clearfield
Wallace
Cincinnati
Lancock
Trancock
Pennsylvania
Rosepetfaly
W. B. Pranklin
Wartrorp
WHY LORD LORNE RETIRES
The dispatch from New York reports that the marquis of Lorne plans retirement from the governor generalship after a Manitoba journey. The decision came after consultation with his father and concerns over the government and royal court, with discontent in the queen’s environment cited as a contributing factor.
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Ghaistone
N.Y. Sun
Manitoba
Fois
Perdon
Tadstone
Lorie
Diab
Dufferin
Prinres
Horace Greeley and the Chicago ticket swindle tale
A reformed ticket agent recalls a through-line scam operated from Chicago against Vanderbilt, using runners to lure travelers. An incident ends with Horace Greeley examined as a ticket misroute, the agent offering the correct ticket while seeking restitution, Horace urging the man to go west.Written by Donn Pratt in the Washington Capital.
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Chicago
Boreas On the Lake
New York City
Vanderbilt
New York
Cleveland
Cttics
Horace Greeley
The
Tribune
Biekkle
the Tribune
Jir
Horace
Greeley
Coveland
Donn Pratt
Wahington Capital
Judge Lynch in Texas and a murder escape
In Galveston on May 14, Sheriff Clemens supervised John Patton accused of horse stealing and Win Dinman of murder. Four men from seventy miles from San Antonio abducted Patton, shot him, and freed Dinman claiming Patton killed three children.
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Galveston
Clemens
John Patton
Win
Dinman
San Antonio
Patton
Duman
Curious cases of swallowed needles across history
The article catalogs bizarre instances of foreign bodies entering and remaining in the body, including women swallowing pins and needles for years. It cites Lildanus, Stephenson of Detroit, and others, noting needles exiting the body in sequences and the possible skin entry routes, with dramatic anecdotes and a Cheyenne railroad joke anecdote interwoven.
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London Lancet
Lildanus
Stephenson
Detroit
Webra
MM. Silvy
Vallars
Otto
Copenhagen
Bigzer
Society of Surgery of
Dublin
Cillette Romanelly
Old Judge and a Whipped Man in Nineteenth Century Tales
In Judge Hopper memory, Wildge kept his word to abstain from fighting yet repeats a cycle of defiance. A short sentence follows, with a tale of a man whipped for breaking promises and a punishing admission that drives the ruling. Later, two Orange boys imitate Barnum tattoo artistry ending in illness and a flogging.
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Queens Anne’s County
Lepper
Wildge
Fopper
Foldee
Tia
Jib Kuldre
Nildea
Ebapper
Nildee
Hin
Judeey
Phida
Tropper
Orange
Barnum
Lawmakers urged to curb speculative life insurance schemes
A detailed critique traces Pennsylvania’s aging laws on corporate life insurance, condemning recent proliferation of fraternal and nontraditional firms. It warns that 100 plus companies were legalized in the last fourteen months to gamble on human lives, with 25 to 85 percent of proceeds siphoned to operators while policyholders risk ruin from unaffordable premiums. The piece calls for a law prohibiting speculative insurance and notes opposition from fraternal groups and a Lebanon society accused of masking its own vested interests.
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Pennsylvania
Wveral
Lebanon
Senate
Bargain Store Ad Promises Low Prices and Wide Selection
Advertises discounts and quick service amid busy store traffic. Claims lowest prices in America, large assortment, newest styles, and ability to obtain requested items. Promotes pleasant displays and smiling greetings. lists example prices on black silks and brocades.
Notions and Dress Goods Sale Announcement
The store touts a vast stock of dress goods and novelties with discounts on cashmeres and dyess goods starting at five cents. Trade is increasing and prices are said to be 15 to 25 cents cheaper per yard than rivals.
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A.J. D
Wuoklen
A. W. Morek
Chicago
Denver
Coloramg Springs
Pueblo
Council Bluffs
Tophka
Kansas City
A Bonanza in Carpets
A large stock of carpet samples worth $50,000 arrives from a major New York carpet house at 25 percent below all dealers. A novel display method shows how the carpets look on a floor using samples. Also offered are sewing machine needles of all kinds.
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New York City
Pennsylvania
Indian Blood Syrup Receives Widespread Endorsements
Letters from residents in Warren County and nearby regions praise Indian Blood Syrup for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues lung and heart conditions and general debility. Testimonials come from multiple towns including Warren La Sheffield Sharon Oil City and Venango County praising relief and life saving benefits.
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South West
Warren Co
Aspin
Sheffield, Warren Co
Luther Badger
Sharon, Mercer Co
McGin
Clark
Oil City
Venango Co
Miss Mary
McCartney
Susan Haws
Hathom
Alic
Macklellorn
Hine Co
Perratt
18Th Street
Iirie
Erie Co
W. H. Berwis
Turtle Point
McKeun Co
Darlus Simphon
McKean Co
Siri
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Warren Ledger
Fithy
General Franken
Lord Lorne
Judge Lynch
Texas
Greenland Bros
Call and Sea Jangott
Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Pacific Slope & Sandwich Islands R. BR
Phen Anddustern Mn
Salt Lake
Dapote
Wolng
Builelo
Yellowstone
Sioux City Journal
U. R. Peek
Co. Ik. Peck
Geo
Brown & Friend
Keystone Block
Warren, Pa
A. Wise
America
Brown A
Warren
A. A. Davis & CO
HTC
Aft
A. Davis & CO
F. W. Miller & CO
Cgcrocehers
Crna
Warren County
Stoudham
Clarendon
Irvington
North Warren
F. W. Waller & Co
Warran, Pa
Jag
Kendall
Meas
Kendaldiys
Sheyve
J. A. Gaines
Havegburgh Falls
A.D
John G.jenne
Juatico
Kendald
Spavin
el LL
Hematite
Missouri
Th. Kendall & Co
Camnat
John Rien
Nematito Congregational Church
Kkendall
B. J. Kendall & GO
Enosburgh Falls
Vermont
W. Spinnes
Old Exchange
NEW Music Store
G.M. Marston & Co
Fonch & Marston
Sohmer Piano
N. Y. Singer
Clive
Gee
O. M. Marston & CO
Guiney
Lark Pois Sons
Itian 2
Nike
Sivens Thom
Fuvigor al Adload
Neal
Elie
Auanel
Grieg
Titusville
Crawford Co
Grornge Ross
Nayfield, Crawford Co
Sir—J
Clintonville
Ann Kelly
Barnes, Warren Co
Sharon
Mercer Co
Wilks
AL Soil City
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