Embezzlement Arrests and Global Turmoil Highlight Vast News
The report details the arrest of a Pittsburgh insurance secretary for embezzling 42000, Western fire brigade worries, Princeton hazing and a murder at Leggett residence. It notes executions in New Hampshire, the Chicago Evening Journal founder’s death, Sitting Bull’s starvation fears, Wyoming blizzards, and international tremors from Greece to Cuba.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Pennsylvania
Delaware
W Adame & Co
York
Cox
Pittsburgh
Iron City Insurance Company
Eastren
Chicago Fire Brigade
Princeton
Tor Agsanlt
Cabeaidey
Theron Merritt
Leggett
Jostin Larater
Joseph Parish
Concord
N. H
Josie A. Langmaid
Pembroke
Lape
Miss Lang
Miss Ball
St. Albans
Cuartes L. Wilson
Chicago Evening Journal
San Antonio
Texas
Mr. Wilson
Chicago
Fairfield
Arnold, Constable & Co
State Street
Sitting Bull
Miles
Wyoming Territory
Tornado Devastates Atlanta Churches and Nearby Areas
A violent wind tornado struck Atlanta on March 11 at about ten o'clock, causing extensive damage to churches including the Episcopal building which collapsed its foundation. Debris and wreckage filled streets as fires or other structures sustained serious harm. Reports also note Liberia emigration plans, violent earthquakes in Kentucky, timber theft near Pensacola, and various criminal and political dispatches across the nation.
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Charleston
D. C
Liberian Exodus Association
Ing
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Joint Stock Association
Columbus
Milbank
Lea
Ipis
Pensacola
Fis
Pencheer
Wn Coble
Winchester
Tenn
Paul
Misa Mery Hampton
Gus Johnson
Rome
Unclear revolutionary reports from San Domingo reach editors
Confused dispatches describe revolutionists attacking Baez's army and mention a steamer Sphynx with vague references to leaders and events. The fragmentary text provides few verifiable details such as dates, places, or full names.
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San Domingo
Baez
Sphynx
Unparalleled Atrocities Reported by Circassians Against Viza
The article details mass killings and horrors by Circassians, Bashi-Bazouks, and others against Viza and nearby villages. It describes extreme torture, arson, plunder, and the massacre of civilians including women and children, with specific incidents at caves and towns, and mentions 6,000 carts laden with plunder and captives.
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Idious
St Ap
Viza
Beit
St. George
Kara Dere
Mure
Dooly the Non-Combatant Humorist on the Dueling Field
A humorist portrait recalls John M. Dooly famed for refusing to fight and his sharp wit during turbulent times. The piece cites his courage in speech, clashes with Gresham, and notes his fame as a brilliant but noncombatant figure compared with Crawford.
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Crawford
Tate
Col. Dooly
Col. Crawford
Georgia
W. Grady
Philadelphia Weekly Times
John M. Dooly
Dooly
Gresham
Lincoln
W. H. Crawford
Fire at Tientsin relief yard kills up to 3000
A January blaze at a famine relief yard outside Tientsin walls trapped 2,800 to 3,000 women and children. Wind fueled the fire, one gatekeeper fled, and only about 100 escaped as mats and straw fuels spread with a surrounding ice pit and mud walls. Horrific scenes and contorted bodies followed, likened to Pompeii.
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Hong Kong
China
Tientsin
Pompeii
Euaene
New Silver Dollar Design Adopted for Morgan Dollar
The article describes the new silver dollar coin in progress under the Silver bill. Two specimen designs were submitted to the Washington Finance Committee, with the Morgan dollar chosen for its design by George E. Morgan, an English-born engraver in U S mint service since 1876. The coin is 2 cents lighter than the silver trade dollar but nearly the same size.
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Senate
Blaine
Halifax
Hamlin
National Honor
William T. Sherman
Board of Regents
The
Smithsonian Institute
George Bancroft
Yeas
Ewing
New York
Clymer
Appr
Riddle
Knapp
Crittenden
Martin
Court of Claims
Pa Omy
Southern Mail
J. Fort
Harmer
United States
Tursday
Sexate
James Gordon Bennett
William A. Hammond
Plum
House
Treasury
Dunnell Appe
Congress
Cox
Dannell
Hewitt
White House
Electoral Commission
Wepxespay
Matthews
Schurz
Montana
Congressional
Interior
Kingdorm
Prussia
Merriman
Kellogg
New Orleans and Pacific Railroad Corn Church
Nashville
Mir. Hewitt
Chariies Wilkes
Voorhees
Sargent
Hayes
Pfmp
Whic
Finance Committee
Washington
How to Consume Soup in Old Time Etiquette
A letter from Burlington Hawk-Eye laments modern dining manners and argues for traditional soup etiquette. The writer recalls sipping soup loudly, lifting the plate with both hands, and finishing with a suctioning sound to signal the waiter.
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Mr. Hawk-Eye
Edward
Corry
Burlington Hawk- Eye
Great Burra’s Record Payment for Foreign Supply
Great Burra paid last year 97 million pounds for foreign supply.
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Great Burra
Injustice of the Halifax Award Debated by U S Officials
A detailed critique of the Halifax Award argues the Belgian umpire favored Britain, resulting in an unjust $5,500,000 payment demand. It cites fishery valuations, treaty terms, and revenue losses, urging careful consideration of U S government duties and potential payment obligations.
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Delfosse
Fish
Cent
Lord Dufferin
Belgium
Great Britain
United States
Canadian
Aetna Life Insurance Rated One of the Strongest
A New York letter argues that asset size alone does not prove safety in life insurance. It cites the Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford with about 24 million in assets and 4.25 million in net surplus as a strong, sound institution. Connecticut officials endorsed its solvency and prudent management, urging confidence in policyholders and the public.
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Rapix
New York
Brene Ook Ann Om Colomipha
Aitna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Seats Commission
Connecticut
Zetoa
Texarkana Emerges From Three States Name Origin
Texarkana lies at the junction of Texas Arkansas and Louisiana. In 1819 a surveyor marked the three state fragments on a tree and predicted a great city would rise there. The name Texarkana was adopted from the three fragments still visible on the old tree.
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Texarkana
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Great Central Plains of Kansas as Wheat Belt Leader
The piece extols Kansas as a fertile Great Central Plains region with rich limestone belt soil. It lauds climate, water resources, and vast wheat potential, arguing Kansas will become the nation’s granary and queen of wheat production. It notes soil quality, calcareous content, and superior wheat grades tied to limestone geology.
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Kansas
Mississippi Valley
Great West
B. E. Fryer
Fort Harker
Ellsworth
United States
Kansas Pacific Railway
Smoky Hill
Arkansas
St. Louis
Bridges in France since 1800 total counts and eras
The article notes bridges erected at various periods in France. It cites a total cost around 60 million dollars for recent structures and lists counts: 861 existing at the century’s start, 64 under Napoleon I, 80 under the Restoration, 58 under Louis Philippe, and 297 since 1848. Only two principal bridges remain in Paris.
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France
Napoleon I
Louis Philippe
Aris
Promising tonic claims to revive debility
The article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a reliable remedy for debility caused by illness or overexertion. It asserts the tonic strengthens the body, restores vigor, and aids digestion, liver, nerves, feverish states, urinary issues, gout, and rheumatism, presenting evidence of its preventive effects.
Campaign Slander Blamed on Opponents in Senate Race
A candidate for Senate faced false analyses of his medicines spread by rivals. The campaign trumpeted his overwhelming victory to rebuke the slander, while opponents continue to publish purported high authority reports.
False Economy in Baking Powder Warns Health Risks
A 19th century advice note cautions that using heavily adulterated baking powder is unhealthy and urges readers to avoid cheap soy substitutes. It promotes Deorzyr's Yeastation as a trusted, well known brand available to those practicing economy in food preparation.
Glad Tidings to Rhumatic Sufferers
An ad touts Dr Herndons internal remedy called the Gypsey s Clift recently introduced in Chicago promising true cure for rheumatic complaints. It claims to act through the system and offers a trial to prove its efficacy.
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Herndon
Graves Heart Regulator Promises Quick Heart Relief
A late 19th century ad touts Graves Heart Regulator as a sure remedy for heart disease nervousness sleeplessness and debility caused by overexertion. It claims benefits for palpitation stoppage trembling ossification rheumatism and general debility with testimonials available from F. E. Incantis Concord. Drugstores sell the preparation at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Old remedy promises relief for children’s teeth
Sooty rap labeled as a cure for all diseases of children’s teeth claims to ease wind colic regulate bowels and provide relief and rest to mother. Describes it as an old well tried remedy from Mrs Winslow’s.
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Mra. Winslow
Johnsons Anodyne Liniment Promises Kidney Trouble Relief
There are a hundred or more persons in nearby towns suffering kidney distress who do not know that John sons Anodyne Liniment offers near certain relief. In severe cases, great relief may be obtained, if not a perfect cure.
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Johnson
Sheridan's Powders Declared Only Pure Worth Having
Agricultural newspapers report Sheridan's Powders as absolutely pure and the only kind worth using, challenging the value of large packages of xe and cattle powders.
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Sheridan
Tar Governor of California Receives High Salary
The report notes that the governor of California earns a salary of nine thousand dollars, the highest figure among governors. The piece contrasts this with salaries of peers in other states and cites budget implications.
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California
Conspiracy Advertises Free Cure for Consumption
An advertiser claims to have been cured of Consumption by a simple remedy and offers to send his prescription and directions free of charge to fellow sufferers. The notice promises relief and urges readers to request the remedy.
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Sahara
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