Miners and Troops Face Off Over Convict Lease Crisis
In Tennessee during July, Governor Buchanan moves to call an extra legislature session to modify or abolish the convict lease system as miners at Coal Creek threat to hold out. Troops converge, convicts are moved, and Nashville and Knoxville await orders amid mounting tensions and planned arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Briceville
Buchanan Rifles
Washille
Nashville Light Artillery
Stone River Guards
Shelbyville Guards
Suwanee Guards
Coal Creek
Sevier
Oster
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain Guards
Exnoxville
Coal Creek Valley
Cty
Governa
Omer
Tennessee
Anderson County
Buchanan
Turmoil in East Tennessee as mining strike turns violent
About 400 armed strikers attacked guards at Briceville freeing fifty convicts from Nashville. Governor Buchanan dispatched militia from Knoxville, promising to uphold the law while miners claim famine pressure. Troops held the line as East Tennessee braces for further clashes and potential releases from Oliver Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxvule
Tenn
Tomers
Hare
Nashville
Bruceville
Buchanan
Chattamega
Knoxville
Bneeville
Braceville
Coal Creek Valley
Briceville
Rome
Arkansas Uprising Over Tennessean Convict Labor Policy
In Little Rock on July 23 protests spread from Tennessee labor troubles to Arkansas. A mass meeting denounced the penitentiary lessee system and called to nullify state contracts, including the insane asylum project. Threats of armed resistance against convict labor accompanied growing unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Little Rock
Tennessee
Joel Chandler Harris Red Hair Claim
The remark notes that Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus is described as having red hair, an unusual feature highlighted in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
Why Hood's Sarsaparilla Rules as Popular Medicine
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for proven merit and unequal cures, praising honesty, economy, and strength, claiming it is the day’s most successful medicine. It mentions Kidney disease strain and a product promise, urging readers to try “Pills and Root” with guaranteed positive effects. Zimmerman sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Stonewall Jackson Monument Unveiled at Lexington
The Stonewall Jackson bronze monument was unveiled in Lexington Virginia amid elaborate ceremonies. Wade Hampton presided as General James A. Walker led the procession. a Virginia Military Institute officer delivered the oration. The statue depicts Jackson in Confederate dress with field glasses and sword atop a granite pedestal.
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Lexington
Stonewall Jackson
South
United States
Manaasas
Bull Ran
Jackson
Stonewall
Lee
Confederate Congress
Stonewall Brigade
Barade
Virginia
Rockbridge Hatchy
James A Walker
Wade Hampton
James A. Walter
Sts Seawall Y Brigade
George H Stmart
Society of the Anny and Navy of
Confederate States
Maryland
Southern Society
New York
Camp Lee
Richmond
Seneral Jackson
J A. Early
Stonewad Jokson
Thomasc Souames
Virginia Military
Creneral Jackson
Wwine
Jton Christian
Fhearne
Valentine
Explosion at Burlington shop in Plattsmouth wrecks city
A locomotive explosion at the Burlington shop in Plattsmouth caused extensive damage with debris raining over the city. Engineer Hasmer and fireman John Hardrulm were injured as the shop and surrounding area suffered severe destruction. The incident remains under investigation with unclear motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omdna
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Hasmer An En Neer
John Hardrulm
Underground Rapid Transit Plan for New York
The rapid transit commission decides underground routes for East Side and West Side projects with a dual deck or four tracks option near Ninety ninth Street. Construction plans aim to determine the safest and most expedient underground system layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rapid Transi Commissiay
Ninety Ninth Street
Prohibition Trial Highlights Local Court Ruling
Merinprx Connecticut July 24 Adam Lasoter arrested for stealing $200 from Croamwell farmer Arthur Edwards. Mrs Edwards hid the money in a Bible. Lotter took it and fled. Judge Winter sustains indictment against John Icker for selling liquor, a test case. White proclaims the prohibitory law unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merinprx
Conn
Adam Lasoter
Arthur Edwards
Edwards
Tc Lang
Revolt Over Wage Clause in local union lodges
Puddle workers in the district demand removal of a clause raising helpers' wages from a new bill. Members of several lodges of the Amalgamated Association refuse to pay dues until advisory committee action or a meeting called by Press Weihe.
Police warn cigar stores to halt Sunday sales
Notices warn cigar retailers and drug stores to discontinue selling cigars and confectionery on Sundays. Advertisements cite remedies for catarrh with Ely’s Cream Balm claimed by customers K W Willard and J C Olmstead as effective.
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Hartree
Gare Cies
Jeweled Stomacher Shines At New York Wedding
Readable text notes a jeweled stomacher used in a wedding setting in New York. The fragment highlights fashion and jewelry worn by a bride or guest, suggesting a lavish display.
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Canceis
New York
Carpenter Powers Injured From Roof Fall in Des Moines
M. S. Powers, a carpenter, fell from a house roof in East Des Moines and sustained a painful serious wrist sprain. He cured it with one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, priced at $5 per bottle. Sold by Koller and Wilson, druggists. July
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M. S. Powers
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Koller & Wilson
Drugeiste
Liver Regulator Endorsed by Physicians and Druggists
A historic note shows four medicines named Liver Regulator endorsed and used by physicians and druggists, with Simmons cited among supporters as a trusted medical remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piysiplanes
Simmons
Skin grafts from fifteen donors used on girl in Pa case
In Reapine, Pennsylvania, Dr John Edge performed a novel grafting on a girl named Tracer who lost most calf flesh. He drew skin from fifteen people and even attempted grafting chicken skin, tattooed with india ink, to test viability and color, with the aim of lasting over 100 hours.
Another Sensation in Elliott Murder Case
July 23 report from Catamats says Bill Eliott facing murder charges in the Albert C Osborne case. Prosecutor Huling outlines argument while threats and a Jack the Ripper style note target lawyer and judge. Detectives pursue the author of several ominous messages signed J Ripper.
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Catamats
Bill Eliott
Albert C Osborne
Huling
Ives
Danse Denit Basheal
Ju V1
Haling
Waling
Otta
Judge Pugh
Pugh
Smives
Weard
J Ripper
Cape May Doings at Cape May Meeting With President
Secretary Foster arrives at Cape May to discuss treasury matters with the president. Topics include appointments and continued $9,000,000 of 4 percent bonds, with banks active in funding. Silver question and annual report tone may be touched on. The president nominates Henry E Nichols for navy commander and signs a postmaster commission for Theodore Beak. The president’s sister Mrs Eaton arrives with Mrs Dimmick and grandchildren. Deacons White arrives.
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Cary
Foster
Treasury
Congress
Henry E Nichols
United States Navy
Pennsylvania
Theodore Beak Hampsville
Eaton
Tomato Trust Seeks Widespread Canner Pact
A Chicago broker promotes a tomato trust aiming to bar sales below 25 cents a dozen. He scouts the country to sign canners to contracts, offering up to 60 percent advance on value in exchange for directing their tomato sales. About 1500 canners exist, and many may resist joining the deal.
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St Louis
Temato Trust
Chicago
Jealousy Fire Destroys $600 Pocketbook Mystery
In Zanesville Ohio on July 23 Charles A Underwood lost a pocketbook with $600. A teamster found it but later claimed he misplaced it. Investigations revealed he had been drinking and his wife found the money and another woman's picture, then burned them in a jealous fit.
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Zanesville, O
Charles A Underwood
Brooklyn cigar dealer attempts suicide. saved
August L Walters came to Jersey City to end his life and kept a record of his sensations as a scientific note. His plan was detected and his life saved. He denies any attempt to shoot Missie Molesworth in Uhrichsville where a delivery clerk accidentally discharged a pistol at Greenlee's store, injuring her wrist.
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Jersey City
Brooklyn
August L. Walters
Missite Molesworth
Uhrichsville
Of Course It's a Woman Motherhood and Destiny
An image heavy article touts the influence of motherhood on nations and promotes Dr. Vierce of Buffalo and his Favorite Prescription. It claims the remedy cures nervousness neuralgic pains bearing-down pains irregularities and other female ailments with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierce
Buffalo
Dyspepsia Sufferers Endure Pain, Simmons Liver Regulator Promoted
An advertisement urges readers to take Simmons Liver Regulator to cure dyspepsia. The copy casts the product as a relief for chronic indigestion and related stomach discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Regulator
Perera
Porto
Portugal
K James
Darchester
Mass
Ayers
Bot Grod
Burwellville, Va
Secretaries Claims on Treasury and Foreign Capital In Politics
The People's Party secretary asserts the national treasury holds 7650 billion dollars but bankers will not release it, fearing market collapse. He attacks foreign capitalists and railroads, argues for industrial independence, and notes the treasury's 2000 million of 4 percent due. He calls for drastic measures against paper money and reveals party appeals and state party actions.
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National Treasury
Mirwacrer
People's Party
Schilling
England
United States
Europe
Western Union Telegraph Company
Honda
Thy Peoples Party
Drawbacks on Sugar Washisat July 23
Assistant Secretary Spaulding informs New York Customs that sugar refined from imported sugar with duties paid under the March 3 1883 tariff will be allowed a drawback when used in confectionery and exported under proper entries. Drawback rates apply with a 1 percent sugar deduction: granulated and stove dried sugar $0.260 per pound and undried sugar above No 20 Dutch standard and below $0.184 per pound.
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Washisat
Spaulding
New York
Cold Winter Predicted by Connecticut Weather Prophet
Norwich Conn July 26 The Connecticut weather prophet predicts next winter will be long and cold due to an unusually large nut crop, he affirms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Connecticut
Nebraska political clash over Thayer and gubernatorial election
The article reports on Nebraska Republicans Democrats and Alliance factions split over whether Acting Governor Thayer can be ousted this fall before a successor is elected. It notes calls to nominate a governor candidate, the attorney general’s opinion being sought, and the drive to elect a chief justice, with potential Supreme Court reconsideration if the election result prompts it. It also mentions Washington Park club’s pride in the 1803 American Derby stakes rising to 50 000.
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Nashville
Buchanan
Bri
J. L. Weakley
Capitol
Springfield
Franklin
Murfrees
Shelbyville
Tullaha
Sewanee
Clarksville
Lebanon
Memphis
Acksoon
Chattanooga
Buchanay
Washington Light Artillery
Knoxville
Picketts
Anderson County
Rutherford
Briceville
Ass Posse
Omana
Republican Supreme Court
Thayer Boyd
Thayer
Allince
Watson
Republican State Committee
Republican Party
State Committee
Democrate
Alliance
Supreme Court
Washington Park Club
Trade reports show mixed improvements across sectors
Reports from New York and other cities indicate generally favorable trade conditions with gains in boots and shoes, wool, and dry goods. Leather, hardware, and jewelry show variable strength, while banking is tight in the south and business failures rise in the United States and Canada.
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New York
Dunit Co
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Detroit
Chicago
Milwaukee
St Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Ilinois
Kansan City
South
Little Banke
Alabama
New Orleans
Savannah
Palatka
Tubaccs
Key West
Florida
United States
Canada
Blaine Illness Seen Not Serious by St Louis Specialist
The St Louis specialist Dr Henry H Mudd, now in San Francisco, says in 1887 Blaine was treated for pneumonia and showed no kidney disease. His brother corroborates that examination would have exposed any kidney trouble and asserts Blaine had no such ailment.
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Lows
Blaine
St. Louis
R . Kenna
Brother
Skeleton Find Sparks 18th Century Race Theories
Local historians theorize the Lake region skeleton may belong to white settlers killed in the French and Indian War era. The fragmentary report mentions a skull and femur found near Chantanqua and hints at a controversial racial motive discussed by residents.
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Jamie Steven
Cliaim
Ahr Weiterr
van Thig
Hota
Jascot
German Diagh New Year Cantata Event in New York
A New Year celebration organized by German associations in New York will hold a cantata contest at Arion hall to honor German day. Prize competition invites U S residents to compose and set to music the inns and words of a cantata to be performed on January day. Invitations go to Dudley Buck J Rosenthal Arion still Walter Dam reset and Theodore Thomas for musical guidance and literary experts.
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William Steinwar
Richard Katvenmayer
Feschwatzchilds
Waltham Schwab
Fo Pfaff
Peter Tertech
Lo Hats
Anes Cotatter
New York
Siyen
Qetelwro
Arion Hall
United States
Mesars
Dudley Buck
J Rosenthal
Arion Still
Walter Damreset
Theodore Thomas
Oid Messrs
Julius Croebel
Bernard Koemngoffert
Joseph Zeaner
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Attorny-At-Law
Mayors Cilles City Hall
Ross W. Funck
Art House
Over Harding & Co's
Ardward
Benjamin Eason Attornen
Zimmerman's
Wooster
Ohio
W. F. Kean
Bietmarras & Caskey
Iron Block
Isaac Joannes
B. Taylor Johnson & Taylor
Attorneys-At-Law
Woostenr
Ono
Hillvey
Ingram Astorney
McClarran & Caskey’s Grocery
H. R Smith
Sounwest
John P Jeffries
Algl
Douare Sartin L. Bliyler
McClure & Smyler
Aitornews-At-Law
Wooster Ohio
Ofics
Merchant's Emporium
E, W. Newkirk
Quinby's Shoe
Buporum Block
East Liberty Street
John C. McClarran
Attornay
M'Olellan Prossee
Wooser, OH
Lyman
Critchfield
Adair
Critchfield & Adair
ME. Mowrey, M.D
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Proce Street
J. E. Barrett
North Market and
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N Market Street
John A. Gann
M. UD
Omice
North Market Street
Episcopal Church
Windp
H. A. Hart. Offee
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N . Eye and Ear Institute
J. H. Todd
J H Siuil
W Ryall
Drs. Stoll & Ryall
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North County
Sto.lopp
Ingood Market
Stavi Se
J. G. M'Coy
Tfire Board OF School Examiners
Wayriie County
Wooster, O
Board of Exampers
Ian L. Wright
Adah
Lerk
Jones Kyamipers
Japan
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Allegheny, PA
Tin
Kay
Nature
Haity
Oregon Indian Medicine Company
Corry
Rt Tara
Pomeonrs. Tatee
HIO State University
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Warren RL
CuioassTer
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Stu Lee
Pittsburg Bank For Savings
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Capital Surplus
George A
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Alex Seradhey
Hot Sehmoertz
I. Mipfer See
Treas
W Jones
Teller
LM Klumer
DikKc Fond
Berry Alex Bradley Hoc Buhinan
Jas Lo Graham
Kelly Jamey Lamehtinie
Lazear
Plummer d Panter Jr
Frank Kahm Johnscott
Sehrmertz
JK Durnnygter
Biftnor
Wen
Poulain
Sbio
C. Bittner & Co
Laubach & Boyd
Wooster Olu
Lia
Grixler's
Business College
School of Short
G. Bixler
Wootter
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
DR. Percy
Onea
John Percy
Clevelani
East North Street
Adams
Anson Ona
Sellees.& Co
Prep’s
Pittsburgh
Oak
Woodward Ave
Mich
Lake F Jones
George Ickes
Wa C Yost
Wayne County
Oban
Mccuteg & Lavier
Kerr
Tam Gsad
Pastor Roenig
Frank
Pastor St
Rivorin
Keylerton P. O
Logan
Pastor Hoerig
Helfenberger
Fort Wa
Ind
Erne Pas
Koenic Med. CO
Hrenneissee
Brideville
Generales
Igraham
Noesolaton
Ford
Alleman
Areskse
Knoxville Iron Company
Beesa
Knoxville Company
Oliver Springs
Oliver
Zimmérman
Stars, Stripes
Barn
Seth
Cheying
George Stewart Ling
Cunningham
Ulble
Tam
Reer
Ely
K. W. Willard
Juliette
Lil
Newmarket
J. C. Olmstead
Arcola
Elicott
Cape May
Foster Toc
Pittaturs
Balledi
Venter
Sus - Lake
Vent Doe
Tansy
Campbe Dt
Washington Five
Blane
State Department
Flo Nen
King
Ows
Ohio Democrats
Nebraska
Advaneb
Ravern
Ayer’s
Anno
Alston
Quilman
Tes
Ayers Willy
Kiser, Jr
Rock House
Alfriend
Ayer
Chad
Dr. W. Dersh
Judsonia
Ark
DR. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
All Druggiate
Desora
Medicina
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