Chicago and Northwestern Railway advertised routes and connections
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway markets its expansive network as the shortest and best route linking Chicago with Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Wisconsin and the Northwest. It highlights connections to St Paul Minneapolis Duluth La Crosse Rockford Peoria and Green Bay and claims direct links to the Superior country and Lake Shore access via the Milwaukee line. It emphasizes Chicago as a hub with multiple lines serving northern Wisconsin and nearby cities.
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Chicago & Northwestern “Railway
Northwest
Hives
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Mia
Western Territories
Chicago
ST. Patl
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Bano
Duluth
Train Schedule Fragments from Cedar Rapids to Ames
Fragmented timetable notes connections via Des Moines and Ames. Mentions trains to Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Grand Junction Ames and Des Moines with arrival times and accommodations, but many words are garbled.
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Wattrain
Marshalltown
Grand Jane
Ames
Hones
Des Moines
Des Laap.r
Bear Heck
Bea Tox Ortaute, Kool. St. Sid
Altecar
The King of Depmart and the Princess
An aged nobleman recounts a tale of love and class in a courtly drama. A high born princess rejects riches and crowns, choosing true love over wealth, while a bearded beggar proves his worth through devotion and courage amid sieges and battles.
Fiendish act in revolutionary Genoa murder unfolds
During the 1800 campaign the French army pressed toward Turin Milan and Genoa. A brigadier shot a wounded officer’s wife’s plea is answered by a brutal execution. The general condemns the assassin, orders surrender, and Madame H faces a stark dawn of receipt of revolutionary clemency.
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Austria
Turin
Milan
Genoa
St. Ward
Nice
Montenotte
Ci Ivreé
Sidiers
Alexandria
Lan- SS Teatieces
Aetheae
Cadibos Teamia
Crimi
Republic
Madame H
Alt
Hotel de Ville
Jose
Rey
Murat
Oe Lannes
Dessaix
Massena
Floot
Not a Mathematician Learns Bible Arithmetic Twist
A New Bedford daily recounts a tale of a little girl who avoided arithmetic by reading the Bible. She laughed at the verses about creation and multiplication, then declared she would not read further because math appeared in the sacred text.
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Aly
Hedford
Frightful Carnage at Plevna Described in Turbulent Battle
An eyewitness account details Russian assault on Ottoman positions at Plevna with heavy casualties among the attackers. Turks under Adil Pasha mount fierce defenses as waves of Russian troops advance, falter, and await reinforcements amid bombardment and cavalry actions. The clash yields thousands of Russian losses and a costly stalemate on the ridge.
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London Telegraph
Intieboba
Ryani
Osman Pasha
Adil Pasha
Adil
Oneset
Sen
Esse
Ely
Letters of Chase Clay Lincoln Scott and Stanton An Interesting Historical Collection
A compilation of letters involving Salmon P. Chase Henry Clay Winfield Scott and Edwin M Stanton from 1841 to 1864. The correspondence discusses anti slavery sentiment the Fugitive Slave Law and reactions within the Republican movement including Lincoln’s views on platform planks and disputes over appointments. It highlights tensions between Democratic and Republican circles and the evolution toward emancipation.
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Chase
Clay
Lincoln
Scott
Stanton
New York Herald
United States
Lee
Republican Party
Salmon P. Chase
Henry Clay
Mr. Chase
Winfield Scott
Edwin M. Stanton
Postmaster General Receives British Warn On Beetle Containment
Circular from the Postmaster General reports a British communication noting precautions to restrict entries into the United Kingdom after several Colorado beetle specimens were found in nails reels from the United States. The notice highlights containment measures for trade and transit.
French Justice on the Spot at Dieppe Casino Incident
A distracted member of the French Institute spilled ink on a Paris banker’s trousers in Dieppe. The banker demanded 30 francs for the ruined pants and accepted payment, then insisted the offender remove the pants as they were the banker’s property.
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French Institute
Dieppe
Paris
Miss Entry Farraron Opens Chan e in London
Miss Entry Farraron launches a local change in London aimed at boosting success as the venture gains attention and support from community members.
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Farraron
London
Prophetic Letter on Abolition by Salmon P. Chase 1841
In Cravenval l October 1841 S P Chase writes a long letter noting anti slavery sentiment in Philadelphia amid mob violence. He argues abolition is a political question tied to free labor and urges readiness for a public anti slavery stance while reflecting on personal debts and social tensions. He mentions Kirtmont and asks for readers' opinions and papers to share with friends.
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Salmon P. Chase
Crvernvall
Dean Frrexp
Ce Maony
Ah Duuin Madeseteen
Khorassan
Kirmont
Rane
Teols
Rapoee
Konerd Cotten
North Armerican
P. Cuaix
Charles Dexter Cleveland
Philadelphia
Henry Clay Explains Charge of Straling a Negro to Mr Chase
In a June 3 1824 letter Henry Clay defends his actions regarding a man named Jerry sold to him as a boy about 20. He recounts meeting Ruth Carter and James Erwin, the transfer of custody, and the belief the man would gain his freedom at 28. The letter discusses payments and arrangements tied to the purchase and custody of Jerry.
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Henry Clay
MR. Chase
Roy
Asitano
Newrobey
Jerry
Pennsyhcortis
Jerre
Ruth Carter
Renin
Rs Otemene
James Erwin
Peery
Gerysh Erwin
Rwin
Gi Erwin
Glens Egeelie
Erwin
Lincoln on the Fugitive Slave Law Letter dated June 20 1859
A letter from Abraham Lincoln to Hon. 8 P. Chase discusses constitutional authority over the Fugitive Slave Law. Lincoln argues the U S constitution implies government power to enforce fugitive entrega and that Congress can enact necessary laws to execute powers. He states the subject is not about a convention party and closes with his signature.
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Lincoln
StRinerien
P. Chase
Dean Sun
Republic
Congress
Erenes
Mr Lincoln on Dougalism and Republican ism
A 1859 letter from A Lincoln ally urging S P Chase to remain engaged in political efforts in Ohio. The missive stresses strong action, unity, and dedication to support the campaign, framing success as essential to the cause.
General Winfield Scott Explains to Mr Chase
A 1831 dispatch from Wasurveton recounts General Winfield Scott explaining why he would not rest on duty before the fourth of July. The letter reflects ongoing Union concerns and Scott's public esteem in correspondent Mr Chase.
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Gen
Winfield Scott
MR. Chase
Wasurveton
Livelee
Winfield Scorr
Rere Chase
Scott desires swift end to rebellion at Richmond and Corinth
A Reconstruction era letter from General Scott dated Oct 23 1862 argues for crushing the rebellion at Richmond and Corinth with heavy loss of life if needed. He says he has not written on the subject before and hopes not to write again. The wording references Mr. Chase and other officials.
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Gen. Scott
Richmond
Corinth
New York
P. Chase
Mr Chase on the Treasury's 1864 difficulties
In a March 29 1864 letter to Ste, Mr Chase weighs treasury policy options. He argues that expedients to fix gold prices offer only temporary relief and that any rebound may negate gains. He suggests the war will progressively turn in favor, cautioning about speculative schemes and uncertain outcomes.
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MR. Chase
Treasury Department
Ste
Stanton Hopes for Chief Justice Post in Letter
Edwin M Stanton writes to Mr Chase from Washington on November 9, 1884, discussing his self motion for chief justice and expressing relief at improved health while noting newspaper reports are unreliable and influenced by clerical distortions.
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Edwin M. Stanton
MR. Chase
Wasnuteeror
D. C
Bana
Sleien
Muarestar
Cleopatra's Needle and the fate of an ancient obelisk
The article reflects on Cleopatra's Needle as it travels from Egypt to London and discusses its origins. It notes Thebes Thebes era rulers Thothmes III and Ramesses the Great as names linked to the obelisk and suggests its religious sun symbol meaning and broader ancient Egyptian practices.
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London
Cleopetra
Cleopatra
Alexandria
Rome
Nile
Paris
Thebes
Heliopolis
Thethmes III
Israel
Thothmes III
Pharaoh
Thothmes
Rameses the Great
Bunker Hill Monument
Jachin
Boaz
The
Egypt
The Grain Yield of 1877 Promises a Golden Future
The grain crop of the United States in 1877 stands as the largest yet produced with wheat at about 25 million bushels and corn near 280 million. Export increases and rising imports indicate growing demand and shifting feeding practices, with Germany leaning on Hungary for supply. The report highlights rising production and trade, projecting a brighter agricultural outlook.
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New York
United States
Cape Cual
Rye Walker
New York Produce Exchange
New
Germany
France
U. Kingdom
Hungary
Remarkable amphibian evolution in axolotl case study
A German researcher traces the transformation of Mexican axolotls from gilled aquatic salamanders to lung breathing land dwellers. Five specimens were moved from water to land with tepid baths and moss, feeding trials, and repeated care, ending in a true land salamander form.
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Fraulein Marie von Chauvin
Dumeril
Des Plantes
Paris
Excavations Begin For Channel Tunnel Undersea Link
Excavations have begun on the French side for the Channel tunnel project linking France and England. Work starts as crews prepare the underwater route under the English Channel.
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Channel
France
England
Job Printing Services Prompt and Affordable
The Job Printing department offers latest type and materials and promises neat, dispatchable work. They handle bill heads, letter heads, books, pamphlets, posters, auction bills, cards, legal blanks, and more at competitive statewide prices.
Philopena Card Game Described In German Social Fun
The piece explains a German social game named philopena where a man and a woman test wit to win by avoiding giving away advantages. The warning word begins the sport and the partner's responses decide who loses or continues the bet. The game can involve multiple couples and becomes lively and amusing as offerings are accepted or refused under the ban.
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Germany
Elgy
Philopena
Peg
Ants Predict Rain and Evade Floods in Texas Note
A San Antonio report describes red ants moving to higher spots in a room with a sage trunk, apparently sensing rain. Observers note the ants’ instinct to seek shelter, surviving a shower that flooded their earlier subterranean home.
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As Wachberk
Mer
San Antonio
Tex
Kapress
Telephonic Discoveries Show Splitting Current Powers
An early New York experiment split a telephone current into multiple strong signals. The test connected the central office with six city sites and a cornet in the office could be heard at each location clearly. An employee accidentally dropped a wire revealing a private conversation at a residence belonging to a proprietor and his wife, illustrating overheard dialogue.
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New York
Ness
Death Penalty Law Recognized in Aurnoven Case
The law recognizes the death penalty though the present poet rot has never consented to a signature warrant. The item notes legal status and the lack of a signed warrant in the ongoing matter.
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Aurnoven
Rot
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