Teemer Triumphs in Wide River Championship Row
Edward Hanlan of Toronto and John Teamer of McKeeport, Pa contested a single scull race on the river Bowvar with rough weather and strong current. Teamer led from the start and held off Hanlan, amid cheering crowds and heavy betting, as spectators reported a dramatic contest with Teamer securing victory in the first half mile.
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Ohaaldo
Pleasure
Toland
Allernoos
Edward Hanlan
Torsats
John Teamer
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Easles
Accustomed to Eat Missionary
In October 24 notes recount a strange sermon by A. B. Solder, a famed orator and missionary advocate, claiming he has eaten many a time near frontier missions and lived among mission grounds. The fragment hints at a conversion tale and moral claims about colonial religious reach.
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Flinlands
Spring Church
Cowetta
Win
Brooks
Columbia Hyde
Te de
Mra Brooke
Brooke
Aria Sud Hyde
Kiel
Attorney Blair Faces Disbarment Hearing in Ritchie County
An attorney from Ritchie County, Blair, appeared before Judge Cyrus Hall in Harrigville on October 14 seeking disbarment for alleged unprofessional conduct. The case involves accusations of murder-related remedies, improper debt collection practices, and coercive behavior toward the judge. Eyewitnesses described a tense scene as Blair protested proceedings, demanding action while threatening the judge, with the court ordering protection. The case, tied to Blair’s prominence and kinship to Judge J Beeson Blair, will be reviewed in a future session.
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Uniantel
Gorart
Aerts de Remy
W. H. Smith
Misir
Hall
Blair
Eco
Us Court For Protection
Mr. Blair
Conkes
Jade J Beeson Blair
United States
Wyoming Tesch
Maxwell and His Father Meet in Prison Interview
A dramatic two part scene unfolds in St Louis as Sam Pvt Brooks of England visits his son Maxwell, prisoner in a murder case, amid emotional exchanges. The elder contends with illness and sorrow while expressing belief in his son's innocence as officials consider further testimony.
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Samotl N Brooks
England
Maxell
Preller
Hugh
Supreme Court
Sid
Maxwell Nat
Grand Jury
Ana Witcom
Eder Brooke
Hiyoka
Hyde
Dublin
America
Maetisus
Election Figures reveal county results from official tally
A garbled note from October 24 explains election figures received by the Secretary of State offices. Exclusions include Hamilton Princeton and Wasbies counties, with results now known from local newspaper sources.
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Sintr
Hamilum
Pravklin
Wasbies
Tom Countler
Misunderstood Fielding in World Championship Game
The latest report details a rough inning sequence with Munday's errors, Barkley and Comlakey fielding miscues, and a poor defensive showing by Chicago against St Louis. It notes six runs for St Louis, later scaled back by pitching and fielding errors, with contract-cost discussion and civil service policy remarks from President Cleveland.
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Louis Beenes
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Munday
Barkley
Dalrysaple
Comlakey
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Barkly
Comlakey Wa
Sg Robinson
Robinson
St. Louis
Madvon
Chicago
Monroe
Sihico
Tha
Monvereel Mt
Teaven
van Wert
Atlanta
Ely
Learea
Enoen
Atleman
Hia
Anson
Williamson
Dalrymple
AAR
Combakey
Sy Robeneen
Civil Regues
Louis
Formides
Cleveland
Civil Service
Combaree Us
Couihey
Johs Anermas Ayraks
Wasutsorow
John Sherman
Marine Band
Senator Sherman
Ben Butterworth
Tragedy and upheaval amid revival and trade reports
A chaotic mixture of revival tragedy and shifting markets fills the page. Reports mention a fatal or tragic incident at a revival, unsettled basketball play with unclear scores, and growing business activity changes in Chicago Philadelphia and other hubs. Postmaster Vilas learns of a sister’s death, while Washington tensions surface in official telegrams and a contested appointment.
President's 1000 Dollar Donation to Democratic Campaign Fund
A confidential letter from October 22 reports a donation of 1000 pounds to the Democratic campaign fund from President Exacerite’s private secretary. Additional contributions of 1030 dollars each were noted for Manning and Whitby, with Lamont and others cited in the communications from Washington.
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New York
New Yoak
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Democratic Grate Beidguarters
Tament
Frivate
Groves Curretax
Manning and Whitby
Auistad
Lamont
Lynchers Indicted for Murder in Chcattaxoooa
October 24 report from Chacattaxooa notes three well known young men arrested and charged with first degree murder in the lynching of a black prisoner at the jail last month. Named defendants include P. Allen a railroad depot clerk, Brown an iron worker and brother of a wealthy contractor, and Julius Weber, all in custody under habeas corpus. Local street crime and social events fill a busy scene with robberies, parties, and society notices.
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Texx
Ted
P. Allen
Eastern Crisis Deepens in the Balkans
Britain struggles with dull campaign news as Lord Salisbury and Mr. Gladstone prepare speeches in November. Meanwhile Balkan tensions intensify with Russia Germany Austria and England at odds over the Roumelian dispute and the Berlin San Stefano treaties. London dispatches note possible clashes among great powers unless a speedy settlement emerges.
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Mansion House
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Vienna
Constantinople
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Francia Jorera
Austria
Hungary
Tvlanone
Germany
Europe
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Berlin
San Stefano
Balkan Peninsula
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Balkana
England
Bngland
Represents
Hia Sorevemens
Bulgaria
Houme
Busia
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Feaxoe
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Turret
Iegan Ras
Bison
Anaes
Politician remarks and real estate transfers interleave news
A Morning segment covers General P. S. Jones visiting headquar ters and remarks on candor versus pleasing voters. The piece also lists several real estate transfers including deeds from 1866 to 1885 in Pittsburg and local street lots. A tragic shooting near Peace Nebraska ends with a life sentence for William B. Jackson in the murder of Rise ard Parr.
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Columbis Hovel
Washington County
Clerk Hook
Alice Yeaterday
G. W. Clemens
John M. Clemens
Pittsburg
Noah Zane
John
Craig Riedi
Hinenibal Forbes
Amanda BL
Charles Straub
J. K. Baker
Weller B. Brooks
Joseph
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Brigge
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Peace
Nebraska
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Riseard Parr
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