Rumor Investigated Over Child Death Hoax Near Caldwell’s Run
A Ragivres reporter traced a circulating tale of two children found dead east of the city near Caldwell’s run. After interviews and a late-night inquiry from Twenty-ninth Street to the tollhouse, Mr Smith denied any truth to the report.
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Patherer
Mumor
Dameshad
Caldwell
Ragivres
Bho
Dea
Mr. Smith
Bower
Ateeky
Tank
Local Court Proceeding and City Notices Highlight Evening Sessions
Minor Maltore faced a Police Court hearing after a disorderly incident. A South Side real estate sale saw Mrs Elizabeth Embrvan purchase She Lantey property for 2303 dollars. Disputes over sidewalk wear on Market street bridge prompted calls to enforce city sidewalk rules. Police reported several arrests and altercations around Market alley and Main street. Ballot boxes for the upcoming city election will be ready next week for delivery to election officers. A prominent Youngstown figure, Urver O Bassett, died at home aged 41. Eighth ward school entertainment planned for February 3 to 10, two shows staged.
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Avertosten Hasvey
Mra
Elizabeth Embrvan
Market Street
Mutronn
Arkle
Market Alley
Main Street
Geoven
Barrett
Anc
Thureday
Urver O Bassett
Youngstown
2. K. Botsford
Hay Bed
Local Visitors Fill Morgantown Hotels and Shops
A stream of visitors including W P Humphreys from Moandsyille and Wiley Boil of Wallburg arrive in Morgantown. Attorneys General Caldwell and Quigley travel to Charleston. Capt B H Dovener returns from Parkersburg. Miss Emma Woodburn and others from Cameron stay at the Stamm and Stan. Names of residents and tourists appear with hotel stays and city movements.
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Wae Rubens
Parkersburs
Morgantown
Windsor
W. PB. Humphreys
Moandsyille
Stamm
Valamtiee
West Alexander
Whe
Race
Wiley Boil
Wallburg
John P. Boklay
Marintsa
G. A. Hosner
Behler
Sistoraville
BH. Dovenor
Charleston
G. Siikas
Huntingtes
Emma Woodburn
Pes
Cameron
Stan
Caldwell
Quigley
McLure
Parkersburg
B. Rothschird
Oxford, O
Mra
Joe Jacobs
Chaplins Street
Priole Peters
South Side
H. H. Work
Silveryville
W. Va
W. C. Handlan
Sheltase
Buckhannon
Pinceus Bros
Pittsburg
Odla Largamang
St Louis
Clara Mason
Sixteenth Street
Nate
Thatcher Delivers Unique Minstrel Stage Evening
George Thatcher joined Rice and Harris in Marbie’s farce Tuxedo to wow the Opera House audience with a novel minstrel style. The performance drew hearty laughter and generous applause, prompting calls for Thatcher’s return this season from manager Rheinstrom.
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Jorge Thatcher
George Thatcher
Rice and Harris
Mar Bie
Thatcher
Rheinstrom
Bell
Real Estate Transfers Note Ventures and Parrot Lot
Transfers listed with deeds dated March 14 189% and January 1893. L A Rolf to A Kein parcel No 3 Park View 200. Kain and Sullivan to Mermann Brewing for lots 18 19 and parrot lot 17 Warren Street 2590. Also local note on Teddy Jones and a humorous anecdote about a newspaper boy and office routines.
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Ceoard
Clerk Hook
L. A. Rolf To & A. Kein
Park View
John J. Kain
John T. Sullivan
Sears
Mermann Brewing Company
Parrot
Warren Streat
A Day's Gossip From Charleston News Scene
A column of scattered opinions from dealers, professionals, and officials touches on scarce fruit due to cold weather, river business downturns, demand for criminal courts, rubber boots, and overdue doctor bills. Other notes cover electricians, street improvements, California olives boom, a costly Turkish rag, and newspaper mail offers.
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California
Pomona
New York
New York Sun
Snake knot saves soldier in South American peril
The account, from M Thousr’s diary under Argentina Government commission, recalls a cobra-like threat near a sentry in the Pilcomayo delta. He used a stealthy slipknot and a grass-tickling strike to restrain the serpent, then beheaded it with a saber as the sergeant awakened.
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South America
M. Thousr
Pilcomayo
Argentina
India
Ife
Manchester Times
Alligator on Stage Captivates New York Audiences
A vivid Item notes an alligator featured by Koster & Blaine's, guided from a Panama Canal tale where an engineer found an egg and raised the hatchling in Brooklyn, now performing on stage with dramatic feats. The piece highlights press-sourced novelty and public fascination with exotic animal acts.
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Panama Canal
Charres
Gator
Plaza
Bethancourt
Panama
Brooklyn
Unclear amphibian act prompts uproar at Ollon show
Report describes a bizarre amphibian exhibit with a tail ending and polliwog legs discussed by Ollon and Cilme. The piece notes a brash press agent persona and a later incident involving an alligator at a private stage, reflecting chaotic performances and public reaction.
The Man Alligator Marinelli Floated as Contortionist
Marinelli, known as the man alligator, appears on stage with tail in one arm and head in the other while bowing and smiling. A clever German contortionist, he amazed audiences after performing at Munich’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and later in European variety halls. He mimics reptile habits with startling fidelity.
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N.Y
Koster & Blal’s
Mr. Cline
Brooklyn
Cho Flities
Marinelli
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Munich
Europe
Gold At Ophir Opbit A New Canadian Find
Duluth reports a new Ophir gold discovery in Canada with 95,000 tons in sight estimated to assay at least two dollars per ton. G W McCormick becomes company president as Chicago capitalists plan a smelter and machinery on site before spring thaw.
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Dourts
Miss
Duluth
Canada
Messrs. Humphreys
Milligan
Atkins
Chicago
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
California
G. W. McCormick
Opposition to Nova Scotia coal monopoly discussed in Ottawa
The Ottawa Citizen editorialized against the alleged Nova Scotia coal monopoly, warning it risks controlling iron and other industries reliant on cheap coal. The piece stresses the issue as a national matter affecting Canada and Nova Scotia alike.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Ottawa Citizen
Canada
Courtesy to U S but net to Egan Llanaiso Jognery 21
A clipped news item notes the U S minister Egan has not yet returned and a courtesy boat was sent ashore. It also cites persistent canards about Mr Gladstone’s health, stating he remains well with strong appetite and vitality for daily work.
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U. S
Egan
Llanaiso
Jognery
Pape Ipso
United States
Marriages in City Church and Nearby Venues
Reports three marriage notices including Vorllinger Sitzler at St Joseph Cathedral on July 18 1883 by Rev McElligott unites John M Vorllinokn and Miss Apis SetheEx both of the city. Wiggins Walters in January at Fourth Methodist Church unites William T Higgins and Mary J Walters both of the city. Thormburg Roberta shaw on January 15 188 by Rev Bull unites bride Anna J Robertatiaw and groom at bride’s mother's residence.
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Vorllinger-Seittler
William T. Higgins
Mis. Mary
J. Walters
Thormburg —Robertshaw
Bova O
Funeral notices and obituaries batch from January dates
A fragmented genealogic obituary list reports multiple funeral notices with names such as Vinotsia Long Long Webster Larcz Lizaie Webster and others. It records ages from 1 year to 9 years, funeral times, residences, and interment details across towns like Peninsula Mount Calvary Riverview and Martin's Ferry with invited friends.
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Long
Priday
Ovelock
Jem
Vinotsia
Gora Long
South York
Peninsula
Jacob Street
Taterment
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Ulrigh
Hecaie
Robert
Logise Tinieh
Pearlstreat
Martin's Ferry
Riverview Cemetery
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Jrorrile
Tan Sry
Thale
Gerard
Tkoree
Daily Chronicle
Aulbelstuals
Neal
Teddy Jones
Rackett
Sarah
Bia
Sal
Scott
Pap
Re~ Porer
Interior
Ohio
Sway
Wheeling
McCulloch Street
Blil
Eleventh Street
Main
Market
North Market Street
Zane Street
Island
Twenty-Second Street
Broadway
Charlestos
Register
J. J. Fey
J. Ue Pry
Sure Ab
Rau
Uead
Mr. Ollon
Cilme
Ban Nev
Virginians
Betwont
Kirus
Robert Louis Stevenson
San Francesco
Lynch
Stevenson
Oran
Richmond
Benjamin Lewis
James Kews
Moonet
Risbard
Mooney
Pancoast
Jaruth
Paxcoann
Bis
Kaltenbach
Archie
Ants Daueth Raitenbach
Tweeday Janeary
Ocho & m. Lovie F
Suielos
Janan
Brees
Fleming
Seeemaw
Mew Advertis
Eryone
Glirvreriing Srl
Vvveer
Hanwcher
Market ST
Rew
Barry
Tauusry
Teenth
Jacob Stree
Halver
Lonzol
SY. Myers
Kom Street
Board of Commissioners
Court House
Hess
Board of Comte
H. Dimmey
Albert Stolze
Warres H
Ea Public Library
Kullatog Wheenive
Cangary
Eptley
AML
Uniomit
Eae
Jacatl Sk
Ie Committee ON
Eciixonam
Gbatrman
Werdy
M. Snook
Slea Yard
Stephen
Sea Yard
Utica
New York Mills
Chatee Mt
Cholee
M. Snook & Co
Opera House
I. G Stewarts
Renee
Bay Bott
Etsta
Jacob Eimet
Aphid
Twelfth Street
Phiry
Crantion
Wil
Cus Ned Water
Apuly
More Bros
Paster
Iis
J. V. Reilly
Indteade
Miranda
Ieeines
Sorteapan
Piésturg
Aton Hall
Bat
Anager
Kew
York
Whaetingt
Truntion Ladie Levy Oper
Barlayn
GEO. H
Carmamam
Pis
Dria Ad
Carrie Hirose
Avery
Virginia Faintieg
Ouis Bertscey
Frew & Bertechy
Leagan Hes
Alex Frew
Geodata
Wodariakt
Plingord
Fue Hack
Waite
Pasnerssot
Cosketa
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