Death of Jumbo the Big Elephant Near St Thomas Ont
Telegraph and Telegraph News reports Jumbo the $200000 elephant was killed on a railroad near St Thomas Ontario while being moved for loading. The keeper was ahead when a freight train struck the animal, dying 80 minutes later. Tom Thumb was injured, leg broken. Prof Ward will skin Jumbo for Tufts College. skeleton likely to National Museum in Washington.
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St. Thomas
Ont
Here
Tom Thumb
H. A. Ward
Rochester University
the Tufft College
Massachusetts
P. T. Barnum
National Museum
Washington
President and unknown widow linked in Washington rumor
Cleveland's Latest Mash reports a New Yorker's claim that the President has formed a closen relationship with a thirtyish widowed heiress from New York. The piece notes Washington gossip about a possible marriage, contrasts with Miss Rose, and mentions his loneliness since leaving Buffalo society.
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Cleveland
Washington, D.C
Gosips
Washington
Sister Rose
New York
Miss Rose
White House
Batchelor
Buffalo
Cherry Grove to the Front drilling plan announced
Suerviero Sept 14 headquarters report John Loveson and crews will drill a well on lot 661 north of Farsworth and south of the Holman dry hole on lot 668. Operations to start this week if possible, otherwise within two weeks. The venture aims to confirm a parallel Cherry Grove streak debated by many.
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Suerviero
Frm
John Loveson
Orers
Farsworth
Holman
Puritan Wins Two Yacht Races Over Ginesta
The Great Yacht Race in New York began with a Monday match between the English yacht Ginesta and the American Puritan. Puritan won by 16 minutes and 1% seconds. A twenty mile race on Wednesday saw Puritan prevail by 1 minute 38 seconds, the closest yet witnessed.
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New York
Small-pox toll in Montreal rises with new cases
Official health office report shows 25 deaths from small-pox in Montreal yesterday and 48 new cases reported. The surge underscores ongoing urban outbreak conditions and public health responses in the city.
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Montreal
Mostrsar
Erie Bank President Accused in Forgery Trial
Erie Sept 16 The coils tighten around President Adam Brabender of the Erie County bank as notes forged with the names of prominent citizens surface. Thousands of dollars in forged notes were shown as assets to auditors while merchants testify they owe nothing. The packed courtroom hears the case of fraud and breach of trust amid victims including Mrs Maguire who denounces Brabender.
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Erie
Adam Brabender
Erie County Bank
Tor Contiding Board of Auditors
Nevr
Bank officials arraigned in Humboldt case over insurance funds
In the city recorder's court today President Jarecki and Cashier Sturgeon of the Humboldt bank were arraigned and their hearing continued until the 28th. Mrs Learming, a young widow, testified that the cashier took the life insurance money left by her husband, leaving her beggared. One of her bright sons was sent to the madhouse in the scandal.
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Learming
City Recorder’s Court
Jarecki
Sturgeon
Humboldt Bank
John and His Little Machine At McClures Shop
A report from McClures machine shop recounts J M Fair of Kuhn Torpedo Company testing a five-eighths horsepower engine. The device reels a heavy line from a hole, then will be attached to a wagon and steam-driven. A band wheel links engine and reel for faster, labor-saving work.
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John
McClure
J. M. Fair
Mr. Fair
Kuhn Torpedo Company
Revised account of Rouse Hospital death by Jones
An eye witness revises a sensational report on the September incident at Rouse hospital. Alexander Jones, an inmate, died after drinking milk and collapsing. a white powder found later suggested poison, but the physician cited stomach inflammation and urged chemical analysis. Jones carried $18 for burial costs. the revision questions prior blame and notes the original account differed.
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Ledger
Rouse Hospital
Alexander Jones
Mary Kellicot
Jones
Water woes hit Warren residents for eight days
Residents endure eight days without proper water service as a 10 inch main to the reservoir and a 2 inch line fail in the mill pond. The fire engine remains the sole firefighting safeguard while repairs lag amid possible financial or neglect issues. Authorities warn it may be several days before any improvement.
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Warren
Mill Pond
From the War on Prohibition in Osborne Kansas
Jones and companions visit Osborne county in Kansas to study liquor laws and local commerce. They note two doctors, druggists selling licenses, and probate judges profiting from permits while contrasting Pennsylvania restrictions. The party tours sod houses and schools, and comments on frontier life, grain farming, and local relics before heading toward Sheridan county.
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Jones
Kansas
Osborne
Osborne Ccounty
Pennsylvania
Gregory
Mansas
John Johnson
Kansas City
Osborne County
Clint
Fred
Jackson
Tam
Lenora
Norton County
Youngsville
Sife
Portis
Smith County
Clege
Jay Gould
Gobble Upset Hinders Cheaper Gas in Warren
A Warren light and heat stock sale enabled by a proposed charter for a new gas company appears to be a Standard scheme to take over the Warren Light and Heat company. The move may have begun in good faith but a large concealed motive ruined gas prospects for the town for the foreseeable future.
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Levarn
McKean
Warren
J. D. Wetmore
B. D. Wetmore
8. T. Neil
J. &. Bradley
Porter Sheldon
Jamestown
Sheldon
Allegheny
Mr. Wetmore
Meeseyeng Mane al W Warren
Light and Heat Company
Warren Light and Heat Company
Jailbreak at Carver House as two detainees attempt escape
Two young men Richardson of Titusville and Ritchie of Warren were jailed for stealing pies. Officer Foster foiled the break after 2 AM by battering ram and iron rod blows, driving them back to separate cells. They damaged bunks and the outer door lock, were arraigned before Squire Cornelius and held for court.
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Richardson
Titusville
Ritchie
Warren
Utter
Carver House
Fostar
Cornelius Wednesday
Leper Office Orders New London Press for Warren Deal
The Ledger notes B Maxton of Babsock Printing Press Mfg Co New London Conn visited Warren last Wednesday and ordered a Stan dard cylinder press. Valued near 2000 dollars it prints about 2000 papers per hour with ink color changes and air springs. Delivery in three weeks. Lapeer offers large stock of bill heads notes and invitations at low prices and emphasizes superior news circulation.
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Clas. B.maxton
Babsock Printing Press Manufacturing Company
New London
Lapeer
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