Noted Old-World Figures Tour Broadway in Plain Sight
Two venerable statesmen John C. Fremont and John Ericsson stroll Broadway unseen by the crowds, a rarity that underscores their enduring fame. The piece recalls vivid anecdotes about Mrs. John Bigelow, the Duchess of Sutherland, and other Paris and Long Branch social scenes, highlighting fashion, wit, and public figures’ quirks.
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Broadway
New Yoas
John C. Fremont
John Ericsson
Netier Fremont
Enesson
Benj F. Butler
United States
France
John Swinton
John Bigelow
Paris
Napoleon
Duke of Sutherlond
England
Norton
President Cleveland Marriage Talk Stirring Washington
The Times Washington dispatch notes strong public interest in the President’s marriage. It is believed he will wed but exact date and bride remain unclear. Politely, officials avoid specifics while curious visitors press the issue and Mrs Cleveland is cited as a potential advisor.
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New York
the Times
Washington Dispatch
Washington
White House
Mary
Aswer
Cleveland
Window shades and gifts advertised by local shops
Local ads promote A. A. Davist & Co. window shades and Theodore Messner’s giveaway presents. The notices invite readers to view stock and the attractive gifts at Messner’s shop.
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A. A. Davist& Co
Theodore Messner
War of Uncle DuBois Heir Sparks Property Sale Feud
In Enwira New Jersey on May 17 a dispute surrounds a sale of John DuBois property worth 8 million dollars to his nephew John E. DuBois for one dollar. Letters allegedly show attempts to injure Joan Debois Neice and challenge the transfer, with former manager Thomas Flood tied to ongoing estate control. The case涉及 letters from 1834 and an official resignation by George A Jenks to assist in management.
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Enwira
N. J
John Dubois
DuBois
Clearfield County
John E. DuBois
Thomas S. Fiood
Thomas Fiood
du Bo's
Flood
Emira
Mr. Flood
Interior
George A. Jenks
John E DuBois
Repenting at Leisure in Farro Dakota Tale of Misdirected Marriage
In Faro Dakota May 18 a Grand Forks County farmer Joan Cowdright married a Pennsylvania woman who traveled with him to Dakota. They stopped at a hotel in Fargo and left their baggage at the depot. At night a thief took the baggage with about six thousand dollars, mostly hers, and fled by train. The wife now stands destitute a thousand miles from home after a hurried marriage.
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Faro
Dak
Joan Cowdright
Grand Forks County
Pennsylvania
Dakota
Fiiaay
Pargo
Washington Territory
Frost Widespread Across Midwest Damages Fruit Crops
Frost swept the Midwest from Caroaco to Michigan and Indiana, damaging small fruits and vegetables. Reports say a cold wave damaged crops with farm anxiety over uncollected coin and fruit losses. In Michigan, frost on Saturday night killed vegetation and formed thin ice in Hast Tawas and thick ice in Muskegon.
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Caroaco
Winois
Towa
Indiana
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Hast Tawas
Muskegon
Women attack near residence in Kingtown
Mary Veagh and Ellen George waylaid Mrs. Philip George yesterday afternoon near her home in Kingtown and beat her. The severely injured woman, believed to be in a delicate condition, was found last night and recovery appears doubtful. The assault is described as the culmination of a long standing threat against the victim.
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Erm
Mary Veagh
Ellen George
Philip George
Kingtown
The Soldiers' Encampment Chooses Warren Location
Gdl Wiley visited Warren last week and favored using the Irvine grove for the encampment. Local businessmen readily funded the event, though bridge interests seek more money. Col Parmlee reports the encampment ordered for Warren starting July 17, with eight companies of the 16th Regiment totaling around 450 to 500 men.
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Gdl
Wiley
Warren
Irvine Grove
Fair Ground
Col. Parmlee
Fifteen Year Anniversary Celebration in Yousesville
In Yousesville on May 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Henry Sturdevant guests celebrated the 15th wedding anniversary with a full house of friends from babyhood to seniors. Supper followed and many useful gifts were exchanged. Reverend Hall gave thanks and jokingly joined the couple as man and wife again, after which guests departed feeling the odd mix of joy and sentiment.
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Yousesville
Henry Sturdevant
Hall
A Fight to the Death in Virginia Town
An anonymous circulated card accusing W K Terry and his father sparked a deadly confrontation near Spencer's tobacco factory. In a volley of about forty shots, W K Terry was wounded, Jake Terry killed, Ben Terry shot, and Col P D Spencer wounded among others. Brown, Jones, Gregory, and Sandy Martin were seriously hurt. The Terrys, prominent local figures, were all single.
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Martin
Col. P. D. Spencer
Terry Brothers
Spencer
W. K. Terry
W.K. Terry
Jake Terry
Ben Terry
Carlton Brown
R. L. Jones
BR. L. Gregory
Sandy Martin
Terrys
Local subscribers urged to use county agents for payments
A notice requests Lepeer subscribers pay annually and directs F E Reed to visit towns and appoint trusted agents to collect and receipt moneys. It warns against delays and promises prompt action for any crowding. Farmers are advised to check the column weekly for authorized agents in their area and to cooperate with prompt remittance.
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F. E Reed
Prosecution Over Diseased Meat Sparks District Attorney Debate
Public interest surged as Josiah Sweetland and William Walling faced charges of selling diseased meat. The trial revealed a stiff cow and rotten meat, ending in a guilty verdict. Questions arose about the district attorney Higgins defending the defendants and issuing bail actions, prompting criticism of partisan politics.
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Dea
Commonwealth
Josiah Sweetland
William Walling
R. Schnur
O. L. Davis
Garland
Perry D.clark
Higgins
Uiggins
Sweetland
Walling
Davis & Lopez
Wrightsville
Wailing
Mr. Wailing
Mr. Sweetland
Miggins
O. C. Allen
Hlh. Goucher
Msq
The
Lepar
Nis
Mercus
Mr. Higgins
Bates
China Painters Offer Fringes on China Items
Having bought the kiln of Mrs E A Abbott I am ready to do fring of all kinds of china Leave orders at 99 Cent Store Warrner 89 48 Mrs Wx WH Marice.
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E. A. Abbott
Warrer
WH. Marice
Desperate tannery escape ends with arrest in Warren
Deputy Marshall guides search for a German suspect at Glade tannery. Henderson, found swimming in the river, was captured after a chase along the railroad and bank, brought to jail, and faced with charges as officials bill for services. The tale ends with a jab at New York state officers and a local sales notice.
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A. S. Marshall
Eugene Bugk
Salamanca
Glade
Marshall Buck
Warren
Utter
Juster
Plenderson
Tienderson
Lacig
Foster
Diter
Otliver
Esq. Conelius
U.S
Buck
N. Y
York State
Nicholas Henderson
New York State
Henderson
Olean
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Schlaudecker
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Henry W. Jaehne
Tle
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