Tornado and disorder in Washington Territory and Iowa
The report covers a deadly tornado near Wenawawe Washington Territory, with Monticello damaged and 50 000 dollars in losses. It also recounts a Boston carriage train wreck near Old Colony railroad causing many fatalities and injuries, plus related military dispatches on Indian conflicts and the Cheyenne movements across Kansas and Wyoming.
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Dubuque
Towa
Renee
Monticello
Foglish
Jug
Ghuteb
Magat
Perene Bri
Ana Mnang
Rattaway
Boston
Old Colony
Silver Lake
Kewn
Haston
Davis
Wortlend
Regan
Vitaly
Bo Ye Like Fool ish. A Detroit widow finds cure with Hop Bittera
A Detroit letter recounts a wife battling illness until a two dollar treatment with Hop Bittera heals her after six months of costly failure. The anecdote praises simple remedies and cautions against folly in medical care. A cryptic line ends with a warning about zeal for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W
Detroit
Mich
Fragmented 19th Century Notes From A Far-Flung Ledger
A garbled compile lists deep mine depth in Victoria and vast grain and hog shipments, with references to yellow fever, a 60th anniversary, cotton and woolen goods, shipyards and canal trade, details of tax and import duties, and a long roster of surnames tied to a San Francisco paper critique. The text weaves colonial mine depths, railroad cargo, and historical anecdotes into a single, scattered record.
An Honest Life of Annie Cook Named in City Tale
The Louisville Evening News recalls Annie Cook a German girl who came to Usis city from Olio. She served as a nurse to the sick during scourges, aiding families and strangers alike. Once a woman of the town, she sacrificed for others and died in poverty, with public sentiment praising her selfless acts and hopeful repentance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Usis City
Olio
Granning
Agnice
Madigon Street
Memphis
Nothimore
Shathen
Mary Magdalen
Annie Cook
Battles and dispatches amid Afghan frontier tensions
The report describes troop movements from Dera-Guinss-Whan toward Afghanistan as Britain’s press notes rising threat. It mentions Afghan tribes, a powerful southern chief’s death, the ameer seeking aid, and regiments marching toward Peshaguria with rumors of fort capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dhapatch
Bombay
Dera-Guinss-Whan
Afghanistan
Thy Ameer
Leibavonneis
Omi
Ameer
Yaakoub Khan
Peshaguria
Ali Magjid
Masjid
Kooram
Datjesling
Peeliagur
Jonwood
Thukkbubee Pasa
Yellow Peter and the Fever Plague Across the South
The piece reports a spreading fever across the South from Memphis to New Orleans with 3303 deaths reported so far. It notes Ale Howard association organizing a special train with nurses and supplies from Memphis, crop failures due to illness, and dire conditions in Holly Springs and New Orleans. Col Rivers estimates property losses at 200 million, with fears the fever will last another month.
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Chernibury
Capt
Manck
Dallas
Ogallalia
Thornburg
Col
Carleton
Cay Robinson
Snake Creek
Niobram River
Sid-ney
Carrie Lou
Carleto
Washington
Itanya
Hoyt
Indian Affairs
Kansas
Indian Territory
Jeffin Teworth
Rhoshone
Wind Lvee
Wyoming
Tadian
Haytis
Red Cloud
Dakahs
Wyomioe
Plunb
Apmy
Rio Grande
Benatar Plumb
Plumb
Tbis
Indian Office
Indian Bureau
Qilitary Sublery
Connecticut
Norwich
Wwn
The
Howards
Nichor
Nichols
Thibodoaux
Chopper
Philodewux
Memphis
Aloward Association
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Merophis
New Orleans
Luton
Rivera
St. Charles
South
Col. Rivers
Daily Record
Csiro
Hickman
Little Rock
Holly Springs
Relief Committee
Clerice
Poyt Gibson
Mhuare
Fev
Cyr McCloskey
Hanlon Wins Great Race for American Championship
Ontario paddler Hanlon defeats Courtney in a grueling two mile race to claim the American championship title. With a late surge and a flawless stroke rate near the finish, Hanlon edges ahead and receives a thunderous public ovation as crowds cheer from boats and shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monalip
Lachiie
Chiao ‘Tibi
Han Ton
Huioya
Grange
Courtney
Ontario
Hanson
Une
Hanlon
Courtney Hera
Bhrugele
Wolil
Hanton
Toronto
Wand “Hanlon
Hasson
Mils Hankton
Pers Ps
Gang Dian
Ontario Loy
America
The Wingewang Note Game Described in Odd Language
A fragment describes a folded paper note game called Wingewang with a quirky folded form and page antics. The text muses on the note’s surprising content and its reception by a correspondent, noting its playful yet provocative nature and warning against unsuitable recipients.
Diamonds of Paris and false gems trade exposed
An 19th century field report describes the craft of synthetic diamonds and imitations in Paris. Bourguignon, a leading jeweler, employed hundreds of workers to imitate emeralds sapphires and rubies using mineral dyes and fish-scale pearls. The workshop produced costly pieces and even ornate diplomatic portraits and seals. The piece details the intricate processes, high values, and the widespread demand for convincing imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Fontainebleau
M. Bourguignon
Stokier
Sit
Barrier du Trone
Gires
Corbeil
Parla
AT. Bourguignon
Anulf
Ffir
Nona
Tragedy at St Xavier church in New York and Baltimore
A New York dispatch reports a man stabbed Mary Lyon at St Xavier Church on Sixteenth Street after entering the service with a butcher knife. He claimed intoxication and mistaken identity, later saying he thought she was his wife. A Baltimore case follows, where John Shanahan shot Joseph Miller at St Stephen's Catholic Church, leaving Miller gravely wounded. Shanahan surrendered, both men from respectable circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werry Tyserang
iQile Peninty
Walle Alwhanin
Bos Piuve Effectral
Alngster
Darrick Regan
Wag
New York
St. Xavier
Sixteenth Street
Mary Lyon
Hellman House
John Carpenter
New York Hospital
Carpenter
Bonda
Fifth Avenue
St. Stephen's Catholic Church
Franklinville
Baltimore County
Joseph Miller
John Shanchan
Miller Batvn
Shanahan
Miller
Hallo
Towsontown
The Marriage Mart and a Parisian Madam
A fragmented excerpt describes a Parisian madam named Mme Bosquet running an agency labeled the Partes Martiage Market. The piece depicts her inner rooms with plush furnishings and a catalog of twenty to twenty-five young women, listing ages and fortunes, offered to bachelors through staged introductions and controlled matchmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme
Bosquet
Aubusson
Nisgara
Yong Weller
Phansy
Muo Foquet
Gert
Madavid
Aaron
Elies
Levall Bare
Colero
Momeler
Praven
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Deoi
Havane'Tavron
Sistiath
Wenawawe
Heen
Cookavonty
Vesna
Ocrat
Theta
New London
Santa Cruz
Xentugky
A. Washington
Sccral Service Bureau
Tennesawe
Kentucky
Lexington
James H. Arnold
Thomas
Crowell
Walter
Young
John B. Wyatt
Wm. R. Cook
Johnnf. Cook
Mary Cook
Withaut Daybart
Daniel Gayturt
Ilear
Sallie
Absalom Crabtree
Jane Grabtree
Reuben Faulkner
Frink Faulkner
P. J. Joner
Alexander C. Smith
Dennia W. Smith
Oa Fue Pier
Whitely
Aradisselute Crabtrees
Crabbey
Bareau
United States
Istrict
Department of Justice
Nen
Snl
Dos & Bas
Burns
Poet Threat
Jeremy Taye
Palitier
Memvidenre High School
Los Bates
Sintewid Oational
Iolu
Magidato Sittan
Victoria
Australia
Claraga
Michigan
Emperor of Dravit Las
Europe
Janeira
Areniey
Val
Nie Sevin
Wollen Willy
Haweeie Mast
Hans
Ron
Reves Welas
Uyeni
William Lloyd Garrison
Wade
New England Franklin Club
Ms. Garrison
Witinner
Moston
Cincada Packers
San St. Louis
Jist
Tour
Natalia
Wferlton Clos
Uommid
Uhiing
Miboughi
San Frucisco
United Statas
Porbanks
Hree Gordons
Hills Rey Howards
I Lowey
Kingsburys
Tyes Scholds
Syre
Lepe
Smully
Seventem Taylors
Wheelby
Fourier Wikiguiegs
Seven Woodnd
Whigs
Stine
HonttUs
Allahabad
Jattar
Waven
Remy
Jamrood
Pasafir
Alb-Musjid
Alb-Musjid, When He Was Ordered To “Hiait Fhrtiter
Dira
Austria
Turkey
Vienna
Andragey
Mungaria
Novi Bazar
Andrasay
Reporto
Anetria
Afgieas
Louis Napoleon
Eiyperor
Thyron
Denmark
Get
Smith, Fleming & Co
East India
Scotland
Lodin
City of
Heal
Erinfiora
Yellow Peter
WingeWang
Nate
Wang
Miotuy Ghee Walker
Tha
Nee ‘ Matel
Huntin Vv
Neal
Atherton
Aekcinty
Lorton
Anolhiot
Butterworth
Republicah
Conversa
Ewing
Dickey
Warner
Giddes
McKintry
Monroe
Updegeall
Garfield
Towneend
Indiana
Indianapolis
Wm. Heilman
P. J. Cobb
Geo. A. Brockwell
Uiet
J.D. Now
Thas, Brown
William R. Myers
Gilbert Nolamatyr
National
J. Hostetter
Godloye
Orth
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Secretary of State
Rathrock
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Sappo
Congress
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Burlington
Des Moines
Atete
Monry County
Lickel
McCord
Rep
Hobbs
Louise County
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Benton County
Clark
Fowesheil County
Lema County
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Jasper County
Weaver
Apnahone
Davis County
Mahuaka County
Sampson
Marion County
Wanello Co
Clinton County
Jones County
Price
Brannon
Hujgk
Deering
Cerro Gordo County
Chickasaw County
Hardin County
Mitchell County
Wright County
Reyer
the Register
Bec
Gil- Jolt
Wildlucelie Oiek
Willy U Iyo
Dusiet
Cummings
Milly
Towdy
Thile
Bappe
Ster Wimglela
Obarlus
Agian
Oymioas Humoriak
Wasttixgroy
Wan
Nerieg
Ulster
Orkon
Obeling
Wyatt Izes Dents
Wil Ca Pital
SHQU
Uni
Treasury Otic Vow
Shera
Firgterredietal
Ener Service Division
Te Ory Department
Todlay
Cralites
Cesf
Kentaseky
Guy Fer
Neasee, Matams
Aterman
Sherman
Veterna Boddy
Uaut
Ainterpal
Vieglate
Nyv
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