Atlantic fleet returns amid storms and seasick crew
The second squadron led by the Alabama with Rear Admiral Sperry's flag and the flagship Connecticut arrived after crossing a gale from San Pedro to Monterey. Disorder and high seas left most sailors seasick while crowds cheered as ships tied at the docks. Admiral Thomas plans to refit and move ships to San Francisco Bay area, with light ceremonies for Evans' return.
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Political Facts on Delegates and Electors in National Conventions
The piece outlines delegate counts for the Democratic and Republican national conventions, noting 1008 and 950 delegates respectively, with states and territories allocated differently. It explains two thirds or simple majority requirements for nominations, the role of electors in choosing the president and vice president, and that electors are not legally bound to follow their conventions’ nominees.
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Merchant laments debt pressure and cash flow struggles
A retailer describes monthly dun demands from wholesale houses and the cash squeeze of paying advance orders. He refuses to fund others causes, notes refusal from Sears Sawbuck & Co, and explains how hard times force him to balance inventory, bank cash, and debts while considering methods to raise $320 for a minor debt.
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Autopsy Request From Deceased Fire Chief Reveals Odd Plot
The deceased Croa Thrash er, former fire chief, requested his body be given to doctors for an autopsy then to Indiana University for dissection, cremation, and ashes scattered over his two children’s graves, per a Blooming ton special report. The bizarre note reflects anxious fates and odd final wishes amid a world of unrealized expectations.
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Indiana University
Croa Thrasher
Bright
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Bloomington
TO THE MAD HOUSE Hinkle’s insanity ruling shocks town
Bloomington youth Hinkle, who smoked, carved a gun and bragged of a girl, shot his rival in a love dispute. A judge ruled him a juvenile. a commission sent him to a mad house, likening it to Harry Thaw’s fate. A congressman observer attended as the defense argued infantacy.
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Indianapolis
Chancellor Day Dismissed Over Free Speech Fight
A Syracuse University incident sees Chancellor Day defend free speech amid a dispute over Dean Kent’s removal. The university convened committees and senior students criticized them, leading to Day suspending the days until resolutions were retracted. The episode reflects ongoing tensions between University leadership and engineering students.
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Syracuse
Dean Kent
Cloudburst wrecks homes in French Village illinois
A devastating cloudburst struck French Village near East St. Louis Illinois driving lights out for hours. Homes were destroyed and residents fled as telephones and telegraph lines failed. The cloudburst stretched from Texas to the Rockies, causing damage across several towns and leaving many without power or water.
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Mitchell Marshal On Trial For Killing Tommy Welsh
Bedford May 6 reports Mitchell Welsh is on trial for murder in the Lawrence county case. The defense argues the killing was unjustified as the victim pursued a confrontation after a night of drinking while Welsh and companions left the scene unarmed. The defendant Dale, a marshal, testified his revolver fired accidentally and he had no intent to kill Welsh.
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Norwich
William Scott
James Scott
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Mitchell Marshal
Tommy” Welsh
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Thisetty
Maurder
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Why the Star Busted and Mortgage Figures Amid Campaign
The fragment cites a Stir university link and alleges journalistic tampering by Professor Johnson. It reports property, mortgage totals, and alleged excesses in a campaign, listing city and farm mortgage sums and an overall discrepancy of 123 million.
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Johnson
Dan G
Indigny
Thirst for cultural songs across borders in informal gathering
An informal publication discusses how Americans enjoy diverse songs from France Russia and Italy, performed by Frenchmen or Russians who sing for hours without words. It notes such songs are learned by heart and passed down through generations, reflecting a shared musical appeal beyond language.
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France
Russia
Italy
Cheney Company Catarh Cure Ad Fragment
A damaged ad fragment mentions Cheney Company in Toledo Ohio offering a catarrh remedy for one hundred dollars, with street address and price cues. Readable text hints at a sales offer but details are incomplete and uncertain.
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Cheney
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Tolado
Ohio
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