Trade Review Indicates Improvement and Prices Edge Down
R G Dun weekly trade review reports a generally favorable business tone with improved distribution and fuller factory employment. Imports remain large, wages settle in Pittsburg and Ohio mills boost demand while cotton and wool markets show mixed strength and money markets stay well supplied.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Russia
Pittsburg
Ohio
New Jersey
Reading Coal Combination
Beason
Svith
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Buffalo
Treasury
United States
Canada
Cholera Increases Across Afghan Turkestan and Russia
Official reports show a rise in cholera new cases and deaths with 6 860 cases and 8 43 deaths, Afghan and Turkestan severely ravaged, Cabul among affected areas. American consul general Edwards inspects Stettin emigrants for real cholera. Velasco Texas learns of new steamship line talks led by Rockefeller and MK&T interests to Velasco.
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Stettin
Germany
Edwards
Velasco
Tex
New York
Atlantic
Standard Oil King
Rockefeller
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Cholera scare eases as Antwerp reports no new cases
Antwerp health board says cholera is at a standstill with no new cases since yesterday. It will keep issuing clean bills of health despite a few suspicious illnesses linked to Hamburg. Hague officials already declare Antwerp infected, so other cities will doubt the Antwerp bills.
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Antwerp
the & Heldt Board of Health
Hamburg
Scheldt Board
The
Hague
Liverpool
Lynn
Standard
Berlin
William
Ae Infectanta
Vienna
Standard Taw
Austria
Hungary
Twenty-Eight More Cholera Cases and Ten Deaths Reported
Havre officials impose strict sanitary measures and isolate every case. Departmental cholera returns show 200 cases in Darmetal and Dieppadetlen, 70 cases and 20 deaths in Cassel due to river Seine water. Rouen reports no new deaths or cases.
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Havre
Department of Seime
Darmetal
Dieppadetlen
Cassel
Sene
Rouen
Miner Entombment After Aberkenfig Colliery Explosion
A terrible explosion at Park Slip colliery Aberkenfig near Bridgend South Wales leaves 141 miners entombed with fears of heavy loss of life. Six bodies recovered. rescue work continues as ventilating equipment functions slowly amid crowds at the pit mouth awaiting news of relatives.
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Park Slip
Aberkenfig
Bnidro End
South Wales
Aberkeatig
Weary Soldiers and Strikers Face Tense Homestead Dispatch
In Homestead Aug 27 both militia and locked out workers discuss reports that the militia may be withdrawn. Sixteenth regiment seeks relief while Fifteenth wants to stay amid rumors that Pittsburg maligned the men over pay. Adjutant General Pocock visits. two men charged with attacking the Little Bill face trial. one man released for not knowing how to whistle. Eight families move into new company houses as furniture is unloaded through town.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie
Pocock
Ohio
General Wylie
William Walters
Benjamin Thompson
Peter Moran
Pete
Moran
Inoculatory cholera vaccine tested by New York doctor
A New York report describes Dr Haffkin's cholera inoculation method tested on animals with vaccine showing no deaths and quick recovery. He claims human use could confer protection within six days. the approach mirrors Jenner and Pasteur precedents and awaits broader testing.
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New York
Paris
Jenner
Pasteur
Haffkim
Pasteur Institute
Haffaui Metel
Corbett Manager Questions Sports Club Purses
William A Brady criticizes Manhattan Athletic Club for the Corbett McDafre bout arrangements and purse. He offers a $3000 purse and questions where the club profits go while noting the gym capacity and ticket price. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a tonic for strength and appetite.
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New York
William A. Brady
Manhattan Athletic Club
Corbett
MccDaffre
Alifornian
Pivin
Cholera Reaches England From Hamburg Steamer Gemma
London reports confirm cholera entered England via the Gemma from Hamburg. Two aliens on landing fell ill, died soon after, prompting tight vessel inspections and recalls. Health authorities board ships from infected districts and monitor ports, while European reports note precautionary measures and reaction from officials and markets.
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London
England
Gravesend
Hamburg
Lotal Government Board
Simmons Liver Regulator Proclaimed Remedy for Indigestion
A testimonial extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a universal cure for indigestion fullness after meals and bilious headaches. The writer from Baltimore claims long use and regards it as the greatest medicine of the times.
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Meath
Simmons Liver Regulator
Liver Regulator
MB. Wharton
Baltimore
Lizzie Borden Trial Moves Forward in Crowded Court
The Second District Court in Fall River, Massachusetts, saw an unprecedented crowd for Lizzie A. Borden’s murder trial as Judge Blaisdell began the second hearing date. District Attorney Knowlton opened with testimony from Medical Examiner Dolan on the victims’ positions and tissue analysis, while witnesses detailed the home’s layout and the Bordens' surroundings.
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FaLp River
Mass
Blaisdell
Lizzie A. Borden
Re Ts
Workera. Ies
Iles J. Holmes
Emma Borden
Brigham
Holmes
Buc
Lizzie Borden
Wood
Harvard College
Borden Homestead
Sweeney Attacked by Striker in Main Street Assault
Grand Master Sweeney was slugged and badly cut on the face in an unprovoked street assault by Arthur Quinn, a striker connected with the Nickel Plate incident. Quinn fled as police search for him after the clash among switchmen and labor leaders.
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Burrato
Sweeney
Nickel Plate Railroad
Kweeney
State Board of Arbitration
Arthur Quinn
Nukel Plaza
Quinn
Briends
Main Street
Tin and terne plate production in United States rises toward twenty million pounds
A special report shows total tin and terne plate production at 13 646 719 pounds for the year. Including American sheet iron or steel made into wares tinned or terne coated, sworn statements to date total 4 828 228 pounds, suggesting overall annual production may approach 20 million pounds.
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Washington
United States
Soo Canal Tolls Reimbursed by Canadian Government
Ottawa reports the Canadian government will reimburse shippers for tolls paid on the Soo canal. Minister Taggart says eastbound tolls through St Marys to Canadian ports cannot exceed 5000 for the season, based on last year’s traffic. Westbound tolls are not counted in this limit and total reimbursements may approach 15000.
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Ottawa
Taggart
St. Mary's Canal
Minister of Railways
Dominion
Pig iron rate increase delayed until end of October
Railroad agents report the standard October pig iron rate hike of 15 cents per ton will not take effect until October 31 due to weak iron market conditions. The usual raise set for October 1 is deferred.
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Birr Mine Hall
Als
Dells Lumber Company Adopts Eight-Hour Day After Strike
Bay-Chairg Wisconsin August 206 yesterday the mill of the Dells Lumber company started upon the eight hour basis. The company accedes to all the demands of the strikers and will pay the same wages for eight hours labor as it did before the strike for a longer day whether companies are still holding out.
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Bay-Chairg
Wis
Dells Lumber Company
King’s New Discovery Publicized For Coughs And Colds
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pennsylvania says the remedy cured his wife threatened by pneumonia after grippe. Hubert Barber of Cooksville Illinois reports Dr King’s New Discovery helped his lung trouble beyond all previous treatments. Free trial bottles at Laubach & Boyd’s Drug Store. Large bottles 60c and 1.00.
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J.B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Laubach & Boyd's
Electric Bitters Promoted As Universal Remedy
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, clears skin conditions, removes malaria from the system, and relieves headache, constipation, and indigestion. It promises full satisfaction or money back and lists prices at Laubach & Boyd’s Drug Store.
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Laubac & Boyd’s
Buckiens Arnica Natve Salve Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Buckiens Arnica Natve salve as the best cure for cuts bruises ulcers and various skin ailments with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Bradfield's Female Hepiatee as a remedy for diseases of women and urges readers to learn about finance from retailers Roller Wilson and Laubach Boyd.
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Laubach & Boyd
Draggists
Bradfield
Roller & Wilson
Sulphur Bitters and Cream Balm Promote Remarkable Restorations
Testimonies praise Sulphur Bitters as a blood purifier and Ely's Cream Balm for quick relief from catarrh and nasal inflammation. Mrs George S Judson of Hartford reports dramatic facial improvement after use. Druggist S Franken endorses Ely's Cream Balm for chronic catarrh. An unrelated note mentions Lane's Framing Medicine and a Memphis tomato vine.
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bLly
George S Judson
Hartford
Conn
Ely
Fs Franken
Iuwa
Otto's Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief Offered Free
An ad touts Otto's Cure as a astonishing remedy for asthma bronchitis consumption and throat and lung diseases. It claims rapid cough relief and offers a free bottle at the southeast side of the Square to prove the guarantee.
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Otto
Square
Laubach & Loyd.lin
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
Beware of catarrh ointments containing mercury as they damage the senses and mucous systems. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo sells for 75 cents, taken internally. Also mentions Siamons Liver Regulator for stomach discomfort.
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Hall
F J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ancient and Modern Dress Critique in an 19th Century Interview
The interview argues ancient apparel showed greater judgment than modern dress. It praises Roman togas and crusader color while condemning current fashions such as baggy trousers and spiked coats as absurd. The author predicts future style guidance will restore sensible attire.
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Sit Paber
House of Unthunwres
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dewar Claims Water Can Solidify by Evaporation
Professor Dewar explains that water may be solidified by evaporating a quarter of its weight. This unusual method highlights a cooling effect through vapor loss rather than direct freezing.
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Dewar
What Cured Him Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Ad
An exclamatory ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for headaches scrofula dyspepsia kidney diseases liver complaint and general debility. It claims to purify blood by acting on affected organs and guarantees benefit or money back. The notice cites divorced statistics in the United States from the last twenty years.
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Reece
Dr. Pierce
Released After 29 Years Incarceration
A Greensborough report recounts John M. Phillips claiming 29 years of illness ended by Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root. He describes severe dyspepsia liver and kidney failure and general debility before treatment. The ad notes the product sold by J Zimmerman & Co and adds a weathered rural quip about corn growing at night.
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Greensboro
N.Y
John M. Phillips
Dr. Hard's Cholera Balm Promoted This Season
A brief note touts Dr. Hard's Cholera Balm as the best medicine for cholera morbus and cholera infantum during the current season.
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Hard
Ray Ie
Heat claims life as Hungarian troops suffer heat during march
Vienna reports a harsh heat wave during a military exercise in Hungary where one third of troops dropped out. Lieutenant Vollman collapsed and died by the roadside. Heat also ruined vineyards in Rheins and Austrian Baden. Berlin says workers in Breslau and sunstroke in Budapest.
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Vienna
Hungary
Vollman
Rheins
Baden
Berlin
London News
Breslau
Buda Pesth
Miners Seek Indian Aid Over Pamir Region Tensions
Report from Simba notes Aug 24 that Indian government is urged to intervene to prevent Russian moves in the Pamir area claimed by Afghanistan. Belief persists Russia aims to assert rights to Shingao by displacing Afghan control and pressure Chinese positions at Kashgar.
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Simba
Pamir
Afghanistan
India
Russia
Shingao
Kashgar
Captain Anderson tours Knoxville as Coal Creek riot rumors surge
The Hero of Con Creek Captain Anderson visits Knoxville en route to Memphis. He says nearly a thousand miners have been arrested and over one hundred have confessed to an oath-bound miners union as General Carnes vows to squelch the rioters.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Captain Anderson
Memphis
Anderson
Coal Creek
General Carnes
Canadian harvest outlook across provinces promises strong yields
Toronto reports from grain merchants indicate a good harvest across Canada with yields varying by province. Quebec and the maritime provinces are expected to see unprecedentedly large harvests, while some regions fall short of early expectations but overall crop quality is higher than last year.
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Toronto
Dominion
Canada
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Weather Outlook for Far Western Pennsylvania and Nearby Areas
Forecast covers Far Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Showers and thunderstorms expected, followed by cooler air. Winds shift to the northwest and temperatures ease.
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Fennsylvaia
Ohio
West Virginia
Dr Sanford's Liver Invigorator Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Sanford's Liver Invigorator as a cure for torpid liver and related symptoms. It claims many people are helped yearly and urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.
Weathered prose on chilly imagery and lunar imagery
The passage relays vivid, if fragmented, imagery of winter scenes and cooling motifs. It evokes squares of cleance, cherries in snow drifts, and sand strewn caverns, while alluding to revelry in weather and a baby with a molasses cup, conveyed in a lyrical, observational tone.
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Orn
Friend in Need Promoted by Sulphur Sitters in Hartford
A customer testimonial praises Sulphur sitters as a true friend to the ill. The writer says they cured dyspepsia when near death, and claims Mrs. B Cryne of Hartford Conn endorses them. The piece ends with a cynical city reader remark about crops and the sun.
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Mrs. B Cryne
Hartford Conn
C A Railway Schedule Details Daily Trains and Connections
The Cleveland and Columbus line runs daily except Sunday with through coaches between Cleveland and Cincinnati via Akron and Columbus. No. 7 and No. 28 offer Pullman sleeper service, with multiple connections to PF&W&C and other lines at Canton Alliance Salem and Wooster. Information available from H B Dunham Columbus general passenger agent.
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Columbus
Cluetonatt
Penn
Cincinnati
Akron
PFW. &C
P Few. & C
H. B. Dunham
Qgen's Pass
Ag’t
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Soo Canal
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