Flower and Sheen In Democratic Nominating Clash
Brooklyn mayor Chapin receives no votes as Flower is nominated for governor amid a Kings County delegation push. the state ticket includes Sheehan for governor and Rice for secretary of state. The platform denounces nonmetallic coinage and promotes liquor regulation reform and fiscal prudence. A duel incident in an adjacent note is briefly referenced.
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Miyor Chapin
Brooklyn
Kings County
Tammany Given County
Chapin
Dewitt
Plower
Flower
Adams
Sheehan
Heutéenacht
Frank Rice
Fractured Town Report Sparks Rural Worries
Dispatch from early September notes farmers on Champaign Avenue reporting livestock losses due to an outbreak of disease. Officials urge caution as affected herds are inspected and containment steps considered. Local residents seek guidance from agricultural authorities.
President resumes duties amid pension law cases and commutations
The president returns to the White House after a period away and faces a flood of pension law cases. Sentences for Marshall, Charles, and Marsh are noted, with commutations and fines shaping the ongoing legal actions.
Spanish Floods Hit Tepetition City of the Dead in Maprio
A dispatch from Consmnegra reports Tepetition scenes at Johnstown with floods and heavy loss. Dead carts move through silent streets searching for corpses to bury in overflowing graves as families mourn and officials rush to clear terrors.
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Johnstown
Maprio
Consmnegra
Seasiors Return in Triumph After Lost Mission
Fragmentary text details a sea mission led by Captain Baker near Russian waters. Penelope Au reportedly hauled skins and set course for home while WRA involvement and coastal actions are noted.
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Chan B. C
Baker
Hesfigke
Penelope
Eable Prerparate
Gize Senis
Mills to Visit Ohio Campaign Stops This Month
Congressman Mills departs Washington and plans a rapid tour of Ohio. He will visit several towns starting next Saturday the 19th, with stops on the 26th and 35th. Additional assignments and a three week return to Ohio campaigns are expected.
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Roger
Bills
Mills
Washington
Eli Fe
Ohio
Tim
Ansfield
New
Zapreyine
Ipsim
Girol Eee
Farmer Bradley Arrested After Census Mail Mix Up
Bradley a Taylor county farmer with a mortgage on his land refused to answer a census form. He wrote to Mr Porter in Washington telling him to mind his own affairs. The letter reached federal authorities in Iowa and Bradley was arrested, with $200 bail set awaiting federal grand jury action.
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Cocncil Burris
Bradley
Taylor County
Porter
Washington
Iowa
Hunter
Army of the Cumberland elects officers in Columbus
The Assocation of the Army of the Cumberland adjourned its annual session in Columbus Ohio after naming officers. President S. Rosecrans, corresponding secretary H. M Cost, recording secretary J. W Steele, treasurer J S Fullerton. Ex-Gov Alger of Michigan named orator for next meeting at Chickamauga on September 25 and 26.
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CoLtmars
Association of the Army of the Cumberland
Rosecrans
H. M Cost
J. W Steele
J S. Fullerton
R A. Alger
Michigan
Chickamauga
Baby Born in Grayson Weighs Twenty Six Ounces
The wife of James Stewart in Grayson Kentucky gave birth to a girl who weighed twenty six ounces at birth and now weighs two pounds. It is their first child. James Stewart's weight is one hundred eighty five pounds and his wife weighs one hundred forty pounds.
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Wisnxerox
Iarshall
Ohio
Challes
Ain
John Marsh
Virginia
Wien
Wiliam Zaug
Grayson Ky
James Stewart
Pee Stewart
Gladstone on Theosophy in Workmen’s Clubs
London September 18. Mr Gladstone responds to a reader asking if theosophy discussions should be allowed in workmen’s clubs and if such debates aid workers. He says he will not deny all manifestations from the other world yet will not meet them with a blank negative and treats the issue as a religious matter for discussion.
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Tre
Steceiver
Hartman & Durstine
Gladstone
London
Hood's Sarsaparilla Gains Wide Popular Support
Advertised as economical and strong, Hood's Sarsaparilla markets 100 doses for one dollar appealing to all classes.
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Hood
Kidney strain and warning about disease prompt Swamp Root remedy
1 445 400 gallons of blood are filtered by the Kidneys every year. Thousands die yearly from some form of Kidney disease. Is there any warning given Yes that stitch in the back that pain in the side and hundreds of other symptoms cry out against neglect. The kidney poison coursing through the veins robs the system of vigor and strength Take Warning then and before its too late use Swamp Root a guaranteed remedy for kidney disease. Sold by J. Zimmerman & Co
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J. Zimmerman & Co
Philadelphia Man Wears Elephant Hide Boots
A Philadelphia man is photographed wearing boots crafted from elephant hide. The unusual footwear draws attention to unusual fashion or wildlife trade themes in urban street style.
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A. Philadelphia
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claim
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for chronic ailments. It touts a researched vegetable formula claimed to restore health, especially for blood disorders liver kidney issues and digestion. The copy urges use with Simmons Liver Regulator for improved digestion.
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Pierce
Improvement in Trade Across Markets Reports Frederic Dun Weekly Review
R G Dun and Company notes widespread improvements in trade across U S cities with boots and shoes demand rising in Boston and iron markets strengthening in Philadelphia. Chicago shows mixed results with grain and livestock changes, while money markets tighten or ease in various regions. Wheat and corn prices shift. cotton and coffee move lower. wool and print cloths rise in activity amid strong pig iron output and rail deliveries.
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R. G. Dun & Co
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Cincinnati
Chicago
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Omaha
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Nashville
Memphis
Savanah
New Orleans
Iran
Beot
Treasury
Europe
United States
Canada
United
Dominion of Canada
Victorian Patent Remedy Ad and Cable News Note
An 19th century ad extols Dr Vierce's Favorite Presemption as a women’s tonic and general restorative, claiming it cures stomach weakness and sleeplessness and is vegetable and harmless. It guarantees satisfaction or refund. Also notes Ameas cable encircled by submarine cables and Mr. F Thompson of Des Moines praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after years of chronic diarrhea. The Sultan of 'Bareda reportedly has text valued at $350000.
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F Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa
Holler & Wilson
Ely's Cream Balm Cures Dry Catarrh Says Denver Testimonials
Denver readers report Ely's Cream Balm best for dry catarrh aggravated by dusty winds. Pharmacists W A Hover Michael ern Geo W Hoyt endorse its effectiveness. A separate note warns of famine risk in parts of India after scant rainfall.
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Ely
K. F. M. Weeks
Denver
W. A. Hover
Michael Ern
Geo. W. Hoyt
Vheyenne
India
I Have Always Paid Rent for a Cottage This Year
A fragment notes rent payment for a cottage used as a home this year. It mentions prior use of Sulphur Bitters by the family and medical expenses with a doctor and druggist for the wife described as female weakness. The speaker names Sampson of Salem Massachusetts.
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Sampson
Salem
Mass
Delays Dangerous Take Sim mons Liver Regulator Early
Public health advisory urges timely use of Sim Monns Liver Regulator to combat dye Pepela and related diseases. Officials warn delays raise risk of complications and bill-chance exposure.
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Simmons
Pepela
Bill Chances
Fayer
Pennsylvania treasury probes bank influence at Harrisburg meeting
A Harrisburg committee read a letter from Prof W. H. of Philadelphia bank urging a $20 000 annual salary for the state treasurer a $1 000 000 bond and daily checks and reports on treasury condition. Bank presidents testified they held state deposits but paid no interest and said they contributed to campaign funds.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
Treasury
Senate
Wey
Ident Jennings
First National Bank
Bomberer
Mechanics’ Bank
Boyer
S Bon
A Slick Swindler Captured
William Rehm, a farmer wanted in Wayne Holmes Stark and Tuscarawas counties for obtaining money under false pretenses, was captured in Wooster after three months in hiding. He fired twice during a chase as officers closed in. He claimed burglars robbed his home of 10000 dollars but later assignments of property surfaced. Investigations show a series of swindles defrauding farmers of horses and stock.
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Snme
Boil er Explodes Killing Five at Montville Factory
A boiler at the Vangises jelly factory exploded near Montville, killing three men and two young girls who were playing in a buggy nearby. No telegraphic communication with Montville has been established and details are unreadable.
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Denence
Montville
Vangises
Nam
Culars
Paris Lohengrin disturbance ends with arrests
During Lohengrin in Paris on September 10 a second act disturbance saw chemicals thrown into arches. Police warned of gallery clearances. A box office dispute over irregular tickets followed. Police restrained disorders outside the opera house, 160 arrests made, ten sentenced to one week to four months.
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Bietingstan Oper
Paris
Nevanche
Opera House
May Get Another Cabinet Portfolio
Washington dispatch notes New York may gain a cabinet post from a reshuffle ahead of a major campaign. It indicates Platt and Hiscock support Belden for the cabinet and that if appointed he would likely receive the war department.
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Washinggton
New York
Platt
Hiscock
Belden
War Department
Hamilton Centennial Celebration Opens With Distinct Guests
The Hamilton founding centennial celebration was a perfect success with Major McKinley Senator Sherman Governor Campbell and wife Senator Brice among the distinguished attendees. Mrs Campbell served as marshal of the youth parade and was given a warm ovation by her home friends and the governor.
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Hamilton
Hanton
Major McKinley
Sherman
Campbell
Brice
Mra Campbell
Officers Elected by Coopers
INDIANAPOLIS September 18 The International Coopers union has elected officers. President W Mc Gowan Titusville Pennsylvania first vice president F M Ravenscroft Indianapolis second vice president L E McChensey Dolath secretary Philip Strong Titusville Pennsylvania treasurer Fred Brockhoff Chicago sergeant at arms L C Warren Fostoria Ohio
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Indianapolis
International Coopers’ Union
W McGowan
Titusville
F M Ravenscroft
L. E McChensey
Dolath
Philip Strong
Fred Brockhoff
Chicago
L. C Warren Fostoria
Prosecuting Aide Hadden Arrested In Jail Break Case
Cincinnati Sept 19 A sensational arrest reports L M Hadden first assistant county prosecuting attorney charged with aiding burglar Anderson to escape. Hadden was brought before a Rotics magistrate and released on $5000 bail.
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Cincinnati
L. M. Hadden
Rusk Seeks French Open to U S Pork Imports
Secretary Rusk aims to extend American pork access by opening French ports and easing England’s live cattle restrictions. He predicts French tariff actions may move in October and plans to urge Lincoln to press Britain on the matter.
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Washington
Rusk
Germany
England
France
Reid
Heel
Denmark
Lincoln
Melbourne Rain Wizard Reports Reed Success in Kelton Dispatch
Melbourne reports rain wizardry in the west with Kelton, C T, noted as a Reed success. The operation is pronounced by the referee, and rainfall totals span over seventy miles across three pages. Forty eight hours of work yielded clear results showing substantial precipitation.
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Jubjisotn Danton, O
Kelton
C. T
Campbell Campaign Opens Baftie Hirst Meeting in Democracy Stronghold
Governor Campbell formally opened a Democratic gathering in Ripney with about 15,000 people amid banners and city decorations. Attending were Hon. A. W. Thurman, Congressman Outhwaite, and James E. Neal. He criticized protection, defended silver questions, and cited McKinley tariff issues and free coinage debates.
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Ripney
Camphill
Paign
Thale
James E. Campbell
A. W. Thurpan
Outhwaite
James E Neal
Pane Court House
Shelby
Campbell
McKinley
Sherman
Ohio
Democratic P
Eens Seng Shéchise Enies
Ind
Nebraska Democrats Assemble at Grand Island
The Democratic state convention met at Grand Island September 18, with FP Ireland as temporary and then permanent chairman. Nominations were made for judge J H., and for attorneys F A Brogan and M en necker. The platform endorsed free coinage for silver, attacked McKinley policies, praised the late election margins, and urged limited freight rates. It attacked Governor Boyd’s court decisions and urged removal of partisan influence. a law setting reasonable freight rates was favored. The convention adjourned without fight.
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Ireland
Mgdb
Nudge
Poprems
J H. Ready
F A. Brogan
Mennecker
Supreme Court
Boyd
Republican State Board of Transportation
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