Democratic state convention poised to name Cleveland Campbell delegates
The June Democratic state convention in Cotupus Ohio expected to be led by Cleveland Campbell delegates with James E. Neal as permanent chair. Brice Campbell and likely TK named for at large seats, with pledges to Cleveland. voting on secretary of state supreme court judges clerk of the supreme court and public works board. A factional push to secure victory noted amid Minneapolis delegates’ travel.
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Board of ‘Public Works
Depew Complains Minneapolis Convention Was Popularly Run
Jane Cuicano reports Mr. Depew defending the Minneapolis convention as run on popular principles. He says Blaine’s defeat reflects politicians’ power plays, cites support from business and labor groups, and notes Harrison’s candidacy shifted with Wid’s, Clarkson, Platt, and Quay factors.
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Jane
Depew
Blaine
M Platt
Hill
Cleveland
McKinley
Harrison
Clarkson
Platt
Quay
Minneapolis
Whitelaw Wid
W. Laine
Liain
Ison
Democrats Hold Semea County Convention Nominates Local Officials
The Democrats of Semea County convened in Tirzin on June 6 for a county nominating meeting. Alonzo Burman was renominated for sheriff, Truman H. Zis for county commissioner, Charles Peters for surveyor, and John Roller for infirmary director. Delegates were chosen for the state convention and a tariff stance was reaffirmed with opposition to silver demonetization in 1878.
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Tirzin
Semea County
Alonzo Burman
Truman H. Zis
Sthey
Charles Peters
John Roller
Alliance men guess on ticket for president and congress
A plan develops to nominate United States Senator M. Stewart of Nevada for president and Thomas E. Watson for congress representing Georgia. General Weaver is said to favor the ticket amid mediation among Alliance members.
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L. L. Polk
Ers’ Alliance
Aew
United States
Jerry Simpson for Governor Nomination Fight Evident
In Kentucky and Kansas the campaign for governor faces a heated nomination battle. Supporters back Jerry Simpson while factional tensions rise as party leaders decide on the nominee.
Wealth Of The Negro When Whites Rule Blacks
A New York report notes a state act requiring separate assessment of white and black property to measure progress. It cites disparities in taxes and education funding, with overall property values totaling $6,793,250 among about 500,000 Negroes.
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New York
Tnslanh
Yardley Murder Abruptly Ends on Bridge
In Yardley Pennsylvania, Charles J McCarthy a boat man died after a knife attack by Isaac Robinson a colored farm hand. The fatal wound pierced a lung as the pair fought on the Yardley bridge. Robinson was arrested and kept under guard after threats of lynching.
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Trenton
McCarthy
Robinson
Langhare
Doylestown
Alcohol use in sorghum ethanol experiments reported
A national agricultural bulletin records 1891 sorghum ethanol experiments under chemist H. W. Wiley. It notes the method works well but requires large alcohol amounts, making practical adoption unlikely unless alcohol prices drop significantly.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
H. W. Wiley
Pattison Grants Pardon for Rev. Eggleston in Pittsburg Case
Governor Pattison approves pardoning Rev. Clark M. Eggleston sentenced to two years for conspiracy to defraud. Eggleston, a Methodist preacher, was general agent of Granite State violent association with Pittsburg sub agents implicated. He has served all but eight months. Secretary Harrity did not join the recommendation.
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Haminissine
Pattison
Board of Pardons
Clark M. Eggleston
Pittsburg
Eggleston
Granite State Violent Association
New Hampshire Building and Loan Association
Harrity
Catholic exhibit approval signals unified religious displays at fair
Archbishop Kendrick approves the Catholic educational exhibit for the World’s Fair and urges archdiocese schools and learning orders to join the collective display. Manager Brother Maurelian reports Brady’s letter and requests institution leaders contact him promptly. Nevada sees wartime money hoard unearthed. a large kettle buried under a floor yields about thirty thousand dollars.
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St Louts
Brother Maurelian
Philip B. Brady
Kendrick
Four Men Hurt As Scaffold Falls At Cherry Valley Iron Works
While four workers repaired a furnace at Cherry Valley iron works in Leetonip on Saturday the scaffolding collapsed, sending them 15 to 20 feet. George Fife suffered a double leg fracture. the others escaped with minor bruises.
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SaLem
Cherry Valley Iron Works
Leetonip
George Fife
Strike in New York persists as talks stall
The paving cutters union walkout remains unsettled with no deserters or planned meetings with employers. In Wyoming Gillette reports six troops arrived to guard Johnston county as martial law rumors surface while Powder River becomes the final marching point and Suggs ranch hosts a camp.
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New York
Union
Wyoming
Ex Premier Mercier to Take Seat in Quebec Assembly
WIRE WAIFS reports several political and social items: Ex Premier Mercier will enter the Quebec legislature next week. a smallpox scare unsettles Illinois health authorities. Potter declines Ohio governor bid. a Michigan resident was deemed driven mad by a cure. a Wyoming region figure shot by a deputy posse. Osage in Oklahoma remain semi hostile with a war dance after a settler. Buchanan declines Western Passenger association chair. a mysterious sheep disease spreads across several counties. Port Jervis lynching verdict attributes death to an unknown shooter.
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Mercier
Quebec
Illinois
Albert G Potter
Rome
Ohio
Chicago
J. R. Buchanan
Western Passenger Association
Monroe
Belmont
Guernsey
Noble
Port Jervis
N. Y
Robert Lewis
Bold Oakland Train Robbery Slips $17000 In Coins
On a Berkeley line train two armed men robbed Secrelary Gilson and bookkeeper Mortenson of 17000 dollars in gold and silver coins bound for Judson Iron Works payroll. Passengers panicked while the robbers fled by buggy to a ferry, leaving messengers to chase none. Police suspect discharged workers aided by a confederate.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Judgen Iron Works
Gilson
Mortenson
Berkeley
B Street
Mortengen
Allves
Judson
Ong
Robbery on Great Falls Billings Stage Twice Last Week
Helena Montana June 13 stage line between Great Falls and Billings robbed twice last week. Mail and treasure boxes stolen with no disclosed amounts. Reward offered of 500 dollars for capture of thieves.
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Helena
Mon
Great Falls
Billings
Poveranens
Five Million Dollar Consolidation of Chicago Packers Formed
Six smaller stockyard packers in Chicago join to create the Consolidated Packing Company with 5 million capital and a 2.5 million bond issue. The new entity projects annual business of at least 100 million, aiming to outrun all rivals and resolve ongoing yard tensions through a major consolidation.
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Chicaco
Ills
Consolidated Washing Company
John Cudshy Packing Company
Allerton Packing Company
J. E. Wel Packing Company
International Packing
Democrats Pick Electoral Delegation for Chicago Convention
Cleveland Has No Show reports the Democratic state convention chose presidential electors and delegates at large for Chicago. The delegation includes Senator Gorman and Governor Brown. Resolutions to support Cleveland for president were defeated 87 to 26 with the unit rule adopted.
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Chicago
Gorman
Brown
Cleveland
Distilling and Cattle Feeding Co. Victory in U S Circuit Court
In Cincinnati on June 13 Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company of Peoria Illinois won a major ruling before Judges Howell Jackson and Samuel Ricks. The case concerns the Sherman Anti Trust Act and ownership of property prior to the act. Arguments centered on ex post facto issues and whether Congress could regulate such ownership. The government was not heard in the proceeding and a hearing on the petition for removal was granted.
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Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company
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United Sta Circuit Court
Howell E. Jackson
Nashville
Samuel Ricks
Cleveland
Whisky Trust
Lewis H. Greer
United States
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Boston
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Wii M. Sameny
New York
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Ohio
Simmons Liver Regulator Praised as Remedy for Dyspepsia
An advertorial testimonial from Jones in Macon Georgia extols Simmons Liver Regulator as a safe, effective remedy for biliousness dyspepsia and headaches. It claims the product eases indigestion, improves energy, and acts with Nature without constipation or business disruption.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Colonel L. L. Polk dies after hospital operation
Colonel L. L. Polk, president of the Farmers' Alliance and editor of The Progressive Farmer, died at Garfield hospital after an operation failed to save his life. A Raleigh native born about 55, he served in the Confederate army, later held North Carolina agriculture posts, and led the Farmers' Alliance as its third-term president. The People’s Party convention in Omaha is looming, with Polk a likely candidate had he lived.
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L. L. Polk
Farmers’ Alliance
Garfield Hospital
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North Carolina
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Raleigh
N.C
Peoples Party
Omaha
Tragic Cass County incident claims father and two young children
Fr. Worm Tex June 13 news from Cass county reports George Whetstone attempted to kill his two children a girl elderly and an 18 month old boy then shot himself in the chest. The children are not expected to survive.
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Tex
Cass County
George Whetstone
Stout
Charleston Sideshow Brawl Ends With Surrender After Stabbing
In Charleston on June 13 George Gales was wounded by a sharp object in a public street during a Sunday craps game. Suspect Robert Simmons surrendered at police headquarters. Both men are Black. It is the third major incident in the city since Sunday, with one case where a player pleaded self defense.
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Charleston
George Gales
Robert Simmons
Funeral of President Polk Draws Large North Carolina Assembly
The Polk funeral train arrived in North Carolina where the First Baptist Church in Raleigh hosted services for the late president. Governor Holt, state officers, and numerous dignitaries attended. The burial proceeded to Oakwood Cemetery with remarks by Rev. Drs Carter Hall Skinner and a crowd paying respects as Mrs Polk and family mourned.
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T E. Skinner
J J. Hall
Washington
Oakwood Cemetery
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Hall
Skinner
Alliance
Polk
Ramgay
Preacher White-Capped Beaten in Indiana Neighborhood
Rev B T Vancleave of the Moberly ME Church was abducted from his bed near Corydon Indiana and flogged with switches tied to a tree. He filed affidavits against eight attackers naming John London Court Wolfe James London Charles London Abba Welker Court Murray and Jacob Hannel. The pastor and his wife suffered injuries while the case heads to a preliminary trial next Saturday.
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Ind
Jane
B. T. Vancleave
Moberly
Corydon
Ina Ford
Rey Vuancleave
John London
Court Wolfe
James London
Charles London
Abba Welker
Charles Welker
Court Murray
Jacob Hannel
Vancleave
Blaine’s Last Official Act and a Fatal Lightning Strike
Sir Julian Pauncefote reports Blaine’s retirement and his final act signing a treaty with the British minister for recovering deserting merchant seamen. In Ohio, farmer Richard Fitch after reading a newspaper in his Ellsworth home was killed instantly by lightning near Younestown.
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Quebec
Julian Pauncefote
Washington
Blaine
Younestown
Richard Fitch
Ellsworth
Democrats renominate John T Heard in Seventh District
Szepania Missouri June 9 Democrats of the Seventh district renominate John T Heard for congress by acclamation.
Uncertain OCR fragment on medical remedies and names
Fragmentary historical text mentions Bradfield remedies and medical terms with scattered names. The readable portion lacks clear event, date, or context to form a cohesive summary.
Doctor King’s New Discovery Saves Sand Beach Girl
Mr and Mrs Loren Drescott at the Gov Lighthouse Sand Beach Michigan welcomed a daughter four years old. After measles and a severe cough the child weakened to a mere handful of bones. Two and a half bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. trial bottles free at Anbach and Boyd Drugstore.
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Dr. King
Weigt
Anbach & Boyd Drugstore
Electric Bitters Promise Strength and Quick Relief
Advertises Electric Bitters as a tonic for weakness from flu and illness. Claims to aid liver stomach and kidneys and relieve sick headache. Promotes large bottles for 50 cents at Laubach Boyd's Drugstore.
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Laubach & Boyd
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Offered For Skin Ailments
Buckien’s Arnica valve promotes its salve as the best world remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back priced at 25 cents per box sold by Laubach and Boyd, Druggists.
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Laubach & Boyd
Kidney disease and remedies warning in old advert
A fragmented ad touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for Bright's disease and kidney troubles, mentions a Wichita laundryman charging by the pound, and promotes Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia with a stray line about a neck collar.
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Wichita
No title present in readable text
A fragment discusses remedies for young men ruined by excesses. It recommends Sulphur Gitters and Simmons Liver Regulator as tonics and nerve stimulants. Mentions a quote about saying nothing ails you as a symptom of dyspepsia and notes rosemary and lavender nourishing in Arabian deserts.
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Lake Simmons
Ottos Cure and Ely's Balm Endorsements Flood Ad Page
An advertisement page touts Ottos Cure for throat and lung diseases with free samples offered by Laubach A field and claims of rapid relief. It includes testimonials praising Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and Simmons Liver Regulator, plus generic claims about health benefits and a note about a population statistic in Oklahoma.
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Otte
Laubach
Ely
Henry Billings
Washington, D.C
Mary C. Thompson
Jerry Gordo
Union You Cause Trouble In a Lumber Yard
Foreman at Weston lumber yards in Toxawanpa NY fires on 500 striking workers and non union helpers. Eight officers fire on the crowd. several shot. Rioters move to Tonawanda Island and South Tonawanda. Sheriff and posse patrol. town meets amid tension. Officer Kingsley gravely wounded.
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Weston Lumber Yards
Tonawanda Island
South Tonawanda
Lidhport
Kingsley Can
Astor's Will to Be Tested in Probate Court
Mrs Juleman Drayton, disinherited by her father's will, plans to contest William Astor's will when it goes to probate in surrogate's court on July 21. Reports previously spread during Mrs Astor's Europe return, and Henry Day denied knowledge of any contest. Neither Drayton nor Day were at home when contacted.
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J Culeman Drayton
William Astor
Astor
Europe
Mrs. Drayton
Mr. Day
Notable 19th Century Figures Highlighted in Remarkable Anecdotes
An Australian mountain was named after Mr. Gladstone last year. President Harrison drops a new bill into the contribution plate. Henry George has a zealous disciple in Congressman Johnson of Cleveland. Senator Call wears a crimson scarf, a nod to Ingalls' red necktie. Reed of Maine is the largest man in the house. Wheeler of Alabama the smallest. Curtis of New York the tallest. John H. Inman, south’s richest man, once a Confederate drummer boy, left penniless after the war. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as the result of careful study by educated pharmacists.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Coun
Wiliam Pitt Kellogg
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Epery
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Subscriptions Offer Details to New and Renewal Customers
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