Multiple wars and crises flash around Europe and beyond
Dispatches report insurgents in Herzegovina resisting Berlin congress decisions as Austria advances and Russia occupies Varna while Turks hold Trebinje. Other items note a Varna occupation, Kars falling, a Danish princess alliance, strikes in Paris, yellow fever in Grenada, and the Nile flood nearing peak.
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Bosnia
Herzegovina
Vienna
Porte
Layard
Madeira and
Mamore
Brazil
Youne Louis Napoleon
France
Thyra
Denmark
Wales
Soutaaman Pasua
Trebinje
Paris
Varna
Maglai
Kars
Asia Minor
Berlin
Russia
Southwark
England
Helen Taylor
Mackonechie
St. Alban’s
Lord Penzance
High Court of Justice
Tax Swiss National Council
St. Gothard Tunnel
The Potter Investigation Deliberations Resume
The Potter committee resumed on the 14th with William H. Roberta of the New Orleans Times testifying. He states Nicholls and Tilden carried Louisiana and recalls Gov. Hayes visiting New Orleans to view riot causes and his social influence. The witness describes Hayes as friendly to the South and his cautious political stance.
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Potter Committee
William H. Roberta
New Orleans
Charlies Foster
Ohio
Gov. Hayes
Louisiana
Returning Board
Halstead
Terrible rail disaster at Mingo Junction injures many
A freight and passenger train collided near Mingo Junction Ohio on the Pan Handle railroad. One line reports thirteen killed and thirty-three bruised. emigrants bound west were among the victims. A Vermont Central collision also killed three. Grasshoppers appear in Dakota and threaten crops. Indian raid fears rise at Yuma Arizona. Philadelphia Inquirer editor W W Hanpise failed. Boston fire chief Governor H Ray killed in hose-cart crash. Woman suffrage bills pass Senate in New England. A kerosene explosion occurs at Sleiger’s grocery in New York.
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Firteen
Mingo Janction
O Io
Vermont Central
Dakota
Minnesota
Yuma
A. T
Idaho
W. W. Hanpise
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cart
Guv. H. Ray
Chicago
Dewae
Senate
New England
Sleiger's
Barclay Street
New York
London Chemist Paor Piogram Heads to United States
San Francisco reports the death of actor H. J. Montagne from hemorrhage of the lungs. President Hayes plans to attend the Minnesota State Fair in St Paul from September 2 to 7.
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Paor. Piogram
London
United States
San Francisco
H. J. Montagne
Hayes
Minnesota
Five Million Bond Redemption Notice Issued
Treasury Department calls in six percent bonds for redemption. Tax receipts from distilled spirits for year ending June 30, 1878 drop to 35,284,673 from 43,922,392 last year. Ohio and Illinois together contribute most of the decline, with Illinois alone paying nearly half of total receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Tax Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Ohio
Illinois
Illinois Nlone
Be rorp Unanimously Chosen To Not Nominate State Officials
The committee in Potter resumed sessions in New York on the 12th but many members were absent and no witnesses were examined. The article notes Be rorp as the unanimous choice related to not nominating candidates for state offices.
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James T. Be_rorp
Potter
New York
Crime and Crimination In 19th Century News
A murder victim on the Ohio River is believed to be Bishop Whipple’s son. James M. Lamont fatally shot William Revel in Philadelphia barroom violence. Henry Van Bryx, Milwaukee magnate, suicide by razor. The green-eyed monster cited. William Torrey of Ashland faces bank fraud charges. Grance M Waexier, ex- embezzler, pardoned by President Hayes. Lewis Baxrr, famed 1856 Poole shooter, died in Paris under an alias.
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Ohio River
Bishop Whipple
Minnesota
James M. Lamont
William Revel
Philadelphia
Henry van Bryx
Milwaukee
William Torrey
First National Bank of
Ashland
Grance M. Waexier
la Crosse
Wis
President Hayes
Lewis Baxrr
Bill Poole
New York
Paris
Piano care advice stresses climate and moisture control
A guide explains piano construction using woods metals cloth and skin and warns against temperature fluctuations and dampness. It recommends keeping the instrument above eighty six degrees Fahrenheit if possible, away from drafts, stoves, and damp floors, with regular tuning and protective covers to preserve tone and mechanics.
Remarkable Blood Transfusion Cure Reported in Boston
A seven year old child in Boston received a blood transfusion from an eighteen year old donor after a reflex paralysis, the father a physician consented to the experiment. The child developed a cold and cough but later improved after further transfusion from a nineteen year old servant.
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Boston
Cecilia Merkel
Wages and Living Costs Reported by US Consuls in Ireland
US Consuls in Dublin and Cork describe wage ranges for agricultural laborers and trades, with daily and weekly rates varying by locality and season. They note rising prices for wheat, oats, beef, and potatoes since 1851, and provide figures on Ireland’s state bank issue, deposits, and paper money circulation. Also covered are Cork’s trade data, rail wage scales, and general economic conditions including busier spring harvests and railway wage disputes.
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United States
Dublin
Cork
Ireland
Trustee Savings Banks
Lewis Richmond
Department of State
Raila
Bread Upon the Waters A Dakota Tramp's Return
The narrative recalls Miss Myra Kellogg who married Truman J. Safford in the city in 1853. Safford later moved to La Crosse and then to Dakota, where he led a modest life and later fell on hard times. A hungry footsore tramp appeared at their door, was fed, and departed for California. Four years later the same man returned rich and repaid the kindness by aiding the entertainers and sharing wealth.
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Myra Kellogg
Simeon Kel
Mark H. Kellogg
Gen. Custer
Little Big Horn
Truman J. Safford
Green County
Lenure
la Crosse
Towa
Dakota
Mr. Ord
California
Borhood
Geylang
Denscretha
Lord Jesus
Church of Christ
Jesus
Qui
Jesus Christ
Argam
Seth Apaban
C. H. Spurgeon
Legend of a Musket Timid tale from Twain's passenger
A fellow passenger recalls a tale of fear while loading an old Queen Anne musket. The story centers on a farm boy who, despite fear of the gun's kick, loads it and fires, causing the old man to be jolted and injured. The anecdote ends with a claim that nothing else scared him as much.
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Mark Twain
Hiram
Itegan
Strange House Remedies and Do It Yourself Tips
A mixed transit of household hacks and trade chatter from a reprint, covering cleansers for odors and carbolic soap uses, gum arabic glassing for textiles, veneer repair techniques, pepper and aloes for pest protection, and a home made platter for dress trimming using tin strips and knitting needles, with a Chicago Tribune citation.
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Enery A
Jack
Chicago Tribune
Vision of enduring works amid ruin and national glory
The passage argues that future honors may come not from lofty palaces or temples but vast aqueducts or reservoirs. It contrasts ruined ancient sites with enduring waterworks and credits a great national builder who sought happiness through public works.
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Moses
Jerusalem
Holy City
Bethsaida
Persepolis
Nero
Rome
Injury statistics from ball playing in Utica Herald
An actuary reports on a table of statistics about injuries from ball playing during the season. It lists numbers for death rate brain concussion heart disease dislocations fractures and other injuries including broken ribs the knee and ankle injuries and teeth knocked out.
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Utica Herald
Wolves Attack Farmers Near Norristown Market Incident
A Reading Times report describes four wolves attacking William Richardson of Montgomery County while he was driving to the Norristown market. He repelled the animals, which then pursued another man near Orristown and attempted to enter the wagon as the farmer sped away.
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Reading
William Richardson
Montgomery County
Norristown
Asarod Gui i
Ame En Bar
Flour Mills Output and Production Figures
The text reports on flour milling activity in the United States with figures suggesting nationwide production and capacity. It notes large-scale output across many mills and implies significant national impact on supply and markets.
Fragmentary Verse Echoes of a Sea Scene
The text presents fragmented lines about a maid on the strand gazing at the sea and a distant bark. It reflects longing and shadows seen by people of a past era, with garbled phrases suggesting a war era mood and faded memory. The exact source and context are unreadable.
Family Duty and Faith in Daily Life in 19th Century View
The article urges strengthening family life as the divine center of goodness. It cites patience from biblical figures, urges speaking to children at home, and stresses consistent Christian living to influence others. It notes prayers for children and cautions against overreliance on science, adding travel impressions from Rome and rural Italy with observations of harvest methods and farming customs.
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Luther
Tlyre
Christ
Jesus
H. S. Patterson
The
Spurgeon and Mafra Sanctuary Highlight Religious Quest and Portugal
A preacher’s clear zeal for faith is paired with a tour note on Mafra Sanctuary in Portugal. Spurgeon urges boys to seek salvation through Jesus, then shifts to a Lisbon correspondent's account of the Mafra complex, its vast scale, origin, and historic monastery ties.
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Cintra
Reese
Dom Joao Y
Portugal
Lisbon
Philadelphia Bulletin
Assassinates of Kiev Secret Police Chief Mentioned
A police superintendent was assassinated in Kiev. The baron, chief of the gendarmerie and secret police, was slain as he walked with an old friend. The killer fled. the motive and identity remain unclear amid rumors of secret Kiev cabal activity. Water scarcity and Vienna beer culture are noted, highlighting daily drink practices and social norms.
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Ioneae Heyking
Kiev
Trepoff
St. Petersburg
Secret Police
Cabinet Bleu
Fragmented obituary style note in archaic prose
A cryptic fragment notes shallow praise and lingering pain as a chief bows out with courtesy. The text hints at ignominy and struggle, suggesting a formal departure marked by emotion and respect from a high ranking figure.
Venice Jewelry Stores Offer Gems Cheaper Than Europe
The report notes many Venice shops on St Mark's square and near the Rialto sell jewelry and provisions at lower prices than in other European cities. Shoppers are advised to offer one third less than asking and expect sales if the seller cannot meet the price.
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Venice
St. Mark’s Piazza
Italy
Rialto Bridge
Europe
Baltimore American
French Forests and Timber Trade Compared
Parisian observations contrast French forest use with American practices noting 9.5 million metres of wood and 30 million acres under timber, state ownership on 6 million acres, resin and turpentine from maritime pine, and efficient distilling.
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France
America
Georgia
North Carolina
Paris
Bismarck's Little Joke After Congress Breaks
After adjournment Bismarck teased Beaconsfield on Main Street with playful ribs about a treaty. The dialogue features Bismarck asking who owns the treaty and Beaconsfield responding with humorous mispronunciations as they walk along.
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Bismarck
Beaconsfield
Main Street
Fifth Avenue Hotel Begins Twenty Year Mark With Rate Cut
The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York announces Hon Hiram Hitchcock has taken an interest due to A Bing's illness while Europe. C W Griswold remains active in the firm as it starts its twentieth year on the first of the month with room rates cut from five to four dollars per day and proportional reductions for extra accommodations.
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Tsearsmen
Columbia College
London
New York
Evarts
Brieton
Train
Massachusetts
Lyman Trumbull
J. Randolph Tucker
Stanley Matthews
Governor Hubbard
Connecticut
American Bar
Saratoga
American Bar Association
Shasta
Cal
Wallingford
Grenada
Miss
Memphis
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Hiram Hitchcock
A. Bing
Europe
C. W. Griswold
Fiddle Brings Attention to New York Pawnshop Case
A shabby fiddle in a New York pawnbroker window draws interest after its owner, clearly short of funds, presents it for sale with receipts from Lancashire. The instrument’s journey to the United States began twenty years ago, amid questions of value and provenance.
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Ronexr Bunxs
New York
United States
Cottage Gingerbread Recipe Fragment
A recipe fragment describes beating an egg into flour and three teaspoons of Dooreys Yeast Powder, with four cups of flour for cottage gingerbread and instructions to bake in a moderately hot oven.
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Doorey
Heart Regulator Promoted For Various Cardiac Ailments
Advertorial notice offers Dr Heart Regulator to treat palpitation heat of the heart stoppage of action trembling ossification and bone formation of the heart. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1 per bottle with address F E Inoaris Concord N H.
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Dr. Ae
F. E. Inoaris
Concord
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Used for Children
A historical note records that the product Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children. It reflects a common practice in past decades of offering home remedies for infant and child comfort.
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Chicago Business Directory
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O. Sargeant
W.H. Williams 4 CO
Battery Fish
Homey Seth
University OF Louisville
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