Pendulum of politics grips voters in era of reform
A tangled political discussion centers on Tilden Randall and a New York influence clash shaping 1890s party fate. The narrative traces efforts to restart a stalled political clock, with mentions of Cleveland, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and debates over trade policy and modernization amid a noisy public arena.
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Beck
New York
Tilda
Tory
Cleveland
Tilden
Hesmeke
Niedermanent
Watzeram
Taniay
Mela Mails
Breikers
Barill
Mr. Randall
Wraiom
Virginia
Ohio
New
Jerwr
Bloody Cambridge Murder and Confederate Killer
A Maryland murder case unfolds with the killing of Celia Murphy at Cambridge last April. The suspect Cephas Capias, dubbed a neighborhood mystery, confessed after arrest. He describes sneaking to the house, striking Murphy with a club, dragging her body, cutting her throat, and later cleaning bloodstains with help from his partner. He faces a death sentence next month.
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Baxkwoax
Celia Murphy
Cambridge
April
Stark
Ceurch
Cepias
Cobas
Cephas
Lixeie Jenkins
West Virginia Railroad Bill and House Debates
West Virginia news notes Kenna introduces a bill to authorize building a railroad along Coromont property north of the Kanawha river. The House discusses the deficiency bill and appropriation measures for an agricultural report, while debate focuses on printing and honesty in reporting the recent political discussion and criticism of Gen Logan.
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Wiswsbrox
Keanna
Coroment
Kanawha River
West Virginia
Bours
Soman
Sloue
Valentines
Con
Mee Yuk
Wen
Aber
Cox Ward
Gen Logan
McAdoo
tIms
After Years A Man Arrested for 1864 Dallas Murder
A man named Penland, implicated in a 1864 Dallas murder, has been arrested in McCulloch county. The case centers on Lieut Saffel who returned from furlough to learn his horse had been sold for cash. An ensuing quarrel led to Saffel shooting Penland, who later killed Saffel before being captured. Penland has evaded capture for twenty years.
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Dallas
Texas
Wiliam Penland
McCulloch
Lieut
Saffel
Ellis County
Penland
Penvnd
Mentanut
Scopes
Mystery Ring Expands From Pawnshop to Citywide Interest
A ring pawned at a local shop is linked to initials ROM and BL. A young purchaser found the item on gravel and reported it to a reporter who tracked the initials to a city man. The story hints at a broader motive and a past event that may reveal who pawned it and why.
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Young, Mal
Mear
Pal
Young man falls from virtue amid city temptations
A mother recalls her son who, drawn by bad company, drifted into drinking and social poker. He wasted money and his job, then left town after losing love and a baby, hoping for reform. The piece serves as a caution to other youths against such paths.
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Fife
Tim Ao
Soiman
Fand
Mothe
Garfield Act and Cook Controversy Stirs Senate Hearing
Judge Advocate General Swainth testifies that he spoke with President Garfield about Stat Route matters and that Garfield reacted strongly to Cook and Gibson employment. Attorney General MacVeagh defends Cook’s hire as preventing theft, with Cook to be questioned by the committee Monday. Senate conference report on Army appropriations advances as Plumb moves to uphold amendments, debate on conferees proceeds.
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Swaith
Springer Committee
Garfield
Cook
Gibson
H. V Boynton
MacVeagh
Col. Cook
Baseball Results and Local News From the Era
A chaotic recap mixing baseball scores Chicago Providence 18 to 3, Cin Toledo Brooklyn 5 to 3, plus Baltimore Chicago unions 3 and other line items. The page also covers petty crimes, social events, fires, deaths, baptisms, local notices, misc personnel moves, a fire scare at Mrs Houghton’s residence, and community activities with scattered names and places.
Court Upheld Governor Power to Issue Tax Instructions
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled on the State ex rel Joseph S Miller Auditor vs T H H Buckanan Assessor Brooke County. The court refused to decide the constitutional question, holding the Governor must decide tax validity and subordinate officers must follow auditor instructions to assess or tax properties as directed. The decision emphasizes obedience to law and the Governor’s duty to ensure revenue collection without delay.
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State of
West Virginia
Joseph S. Miller
T. HH. Buckanan
Brooke County
Supreme Coart of Appeals
Buchanan
Tie
TLMC
Russell
Wl Lubbard
Melvin Anit B. Sommerville
Havtuns Ae Tin Cater
Molnienn
Tita Minolis
Aald
Whee
Nesses Property
Hig Ty
Waldron Tye
Lee
Colina
Johna
Smyth Va Witcomb
Salomon
Railway Cn
Oles
Eratesmon
Shields
Bennett
W. Va
Becausi
Legislative Department
Legislatiae
Adession
Tailway Company
Miler
Executive Department
Big Department
Supreme Court of Appeals
Transger
Hirwoke
Aldron Vr. Lee
Smyth
Thomb
Lea
Irs
Unknown Hero Rescues Miss Netta From Drowning
A dressed unknown young man saved Miss Millicent Netta of Cincinnati from near death in heavy surf at a resort pier. Netta, famed society leader, was dragged under by waves but was rescued when the stranger swam to her and brought her ashore. He disappeared before identification, leaving Netta’s party eager to thank him.
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New York
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Gelkius
Tom
Tara Ouud
Pat McDonald
Franzheim
Toland
Jaye
Wosihor Leing Ruhur
Aifwireas
Kremers Orchestra
Sayer
Susie Dor
Thoes
Mentsell
Mamie Woods
Zou Garrard
Pitts
Que May Trarns
Airman
Mary Burghey
Wackersbourg
Kate Philips
Alleg
Andrew Swennes
Fol Coon
Karey Stallman
Yics Vrwen
Newt Linch
Walter Stinchar
Frank Zook
Peogres Bretign
Sckrel
Trol Wete
A. Flow
Xenophon
Mics Husted
Aimee
Arnold
Isec
Bat
Caravangalli Wyraler
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Ann Arbor
Grenk
de Wort
Doge
Idie
Amarakas
Millicent Netta
Cincinnati
Gallents
Piazza
Mise Millierat Netta
Mise Netta
Tn Hor Cinott
Queen City
Mina Notts
Sam
Mise
Cory
Misa Nett
Shu
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Mins
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Charles J. Fauslker
Jchowwa
Washington and Lee University
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Wisk
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Hildreth
Lacy Wei
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Kanawha
West Virginia Railroad
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Henry Floto
Alfred Hodkiss
Thomas Doyle
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Mullaway
Kuesch
Elson
Thorpoun & Cy
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Win Woodruffe
Charles Ke
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Joseph Hood
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Alice ‘Alluce
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George Phobus
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J. D. Heinlein
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J. M. Fogle
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Portland
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David Howell
Mansfield
Ohio Valley Glant Works
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