Tariff debate and farm outlook in West Virginia district
Rural dispatch from Ritchie County West Virginia August 19 reports farmers discussing tariffs the money question and political appointments. It notes crop losses and overall hopes despite fears while highlighting local leaders favoring Judge McCluer for the next Fourth district seat and Peabody Institute resolutions urging teachers attendance and state education reforms.
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Eetad
Muntay Rastater HaAbhinVitse
Ritchie County
W. Va
Nery
Piessants
Taeksan
Countina
Senate
Congress
Tan
Numpetisia
Gallcomner
Syata
Mooopeljee
Becows & Sound Tariff
Camden
J. DB. Jackson
United States
Wes
Peabody Institute
New Maxrinsvintz
Slath
Sevanth
Pases Iaw
West Virginia
Weare County
West Virginia School Journal
Metiuffey
Harvey
Ray
Blegeoth
Holmes
Goodrich
Marnes
Montgomery
Sue
Barnes
Powell
Crago
Willi Shields
Hall
Weat Fir Cinks Schunt
Brext Shriver
When a Woman Dons the Gloves in 1900s Boxing Tale
A muscular female boxer, Mrs Minnie Rosenblatt Besser, discusses female pugilism, sparring for fame, and challenges to fight men like Eddie Avery while praising women's self defense. She recounts early boxing lessons after marriage, bold bouts in Germantown and Philadelphia, and urges broader athletic training for women amid calls for a Chicago gym and national fitness movements.
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Hugh S. Grant
Chrystie Street
Hoper’s Museum
Germantown
Margaret Connolly
Philadelphia
Madge Hushes
Lizzie Summers
Gus Looney
Hattie Lisle
Hattie Stewart
Gna Looney
Billy Plinmer
England
Plmmer
Eddie Avery
Brooklyn
Avery
Tam
Mr. Avery
Avany
Mrs. Besser
Aatree Scar
Secret Societies Play Busy Role in Local Lodges
The piece details recent Masonic and related lodge activities across Wheeling and Morgantown areas. It notes E A and Master Mason degrees conferred, upcoming meetings and social events, and visits between Excelsior and other lodges, with references to members and officers.
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Baca Rse
Ohio Lodge No. 1
Bates Lode
Wheeling Union
Nelson Lodge
Excelsior
No. 40
Tell
Concord
Eureka
Tell Loage
Reliance Lodge
Roberteco
Filck
Nasgle
West Virginia
Excelsior Lodge
Welcome Lodge
Con
Chas. F. Gilliging
Frazier
Winners and jury of medals at World Exposition report
A fragmented report notes Americans winning medals as Bronco Germany and Apsiria win trophies while Dipso’s work is praised. The sculpture jury chaired by Thomas Brock includes Daniel C G French, O L Warner, J Gelert, T Brock, F E Triebel, A Zorn, A Del Noro, Senor Campillo, Senor Bernardelli, Senor Papoutl and Signor Van Ardell. France Russia Belgium Norway declined to submit, leaving gaps in representation and controversy over awards.
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Fifissa Broncos
Germany
Apsiria
Dipso
Daniel CG. French
Olin L. Warner
Johannes Gelert
Thomas Brock
Frederick E. Triebel
Anders Zorn
Angelo del Noro
Senor Campillo
Senor Bernardelli
Senor Papoutl
Signor van Ardell
Ilinois
Wi Retary
Olyte
France
Russia
Belgium
Norway
United States
Grand Opera Season Opens With Melba in New York
The Grand Opera Company plans a winter season featuring Mina Melba among a stellar lineup including de Roszke Lasalin and DeLucia. Conductor Signor Mancinalli leads a large chorus. EMMA Caire, Sigrid Arnoldeon, Emma Eames, and Mile Guercia are among noted sopranos. Jean Moanet-Sully is expected to headline the Comedia Francaise company in winter.
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New York
Mme Melba
Thers
Booth
Fraser
Bat Yall
Mina
Melba
Mme. Calve
Mme. Melba
Armetrong
Duc d’Orleans
Mme
Marie Te
Austria
Abe
Australiia
Melbourne
Jean Moanet-Sully
Jean Moanet-Sally
America
Comedia Prascalse
Coquelis
Europe
Mounet-Sally
Comedia Francaise
Cognelia
Delanosy
Orgsaizasion
Theatre Careers and Political Committees in 1870s Era
A fragmentary account describes a ward committee dispute over chairmanship, with Mr. Smalley of Vermont stepping down to focus on constituents. It notes exchanges among politicians, a jury plan, and foreign competition, then shifts to performances and personalities in the theatre world including Joan Mousel-Sully, Hamlet roles, Sandow, and Lola Fuller, amid bustling 19th century cultural scenes.
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B. Smalley
Vermont
Smalley
Dreve
Wartime Move Causes Stage Star to Take Up Arms
The famous artist Whe entered the Whe before the Franco Prussian War, briefly left the stage, and joined the conflict taking up arms as the war broke out.
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Caltroun
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Wess
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M. Hart
Brilliant
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God
G. McClear
Oem
Gloson
McCluer
Pinassatsy
Wirt Calhoun
Ritchie
Roane
Iola
Capehart
Humberman
James Capenart
Mason Cougaty
Judee McCluer
Wayne
Lincoln
Gabel
Thas
Judge McCluer
Sunaroy
Wera
Americas
Wise Belles
Ballon
Yen
Hersely
MMS Esser
NING
Oran
West
Chicago
THE
James A. Garfield
Carrie V. Sheriff
Pittsburg
Ladies OF Honor
McKeesport
Taylor & Shoup
Springfield
Long
Antioch College
Hampton D. Bennew
Lebanon
Smith
Saig
MNS
Besser
Secret Societies
Hastern Star
Miriam Chapter
Morgantown Union Lodge No. 4
Morgantown
Josephs
Shaffer
Masonry
Wheeling
Dymestof
Y, Watts
Toeatrical
Henry F. Abbey
Grand Cj Company
HE Booth
MELNA
Thacher
Joan Mouset-Sully
Orestes
Toe National
Free France
Sandow
Bie Oiow
Leloame
Stewart
Haker Opera Company
Paulina Hall
Frederick G. Ross
W. H. Crase
Jun
Ghimors
Poteces Oranty
Ager
Ed Warner
Rita Shelby Haw
Mtvip
Chinatown
Lillia Bare
Mise Selby
Tilford
Pat
Roney
Capitel Eircumstas Althouse
PoUnd Rooney
Rd Rooney
Clare Liptman
Louie Mann
Verdonal
Board of
Lady Afwnagert
Lole Fuller
Lola Pullers
Paris
RY Wamo
Prabal
Jay Exposition
Ballon Ascension & Paraceote
Raates
Fate
Fraity
Bee
Estrieg
Promina
GEO. Hook
Seety
Ad Reymann
Prest
Vaarane
Gure
McLain Brother
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