chaotic transatlantic notices and crimes across the era
Newspaper fragment reports a range of events from the Helvetia and Fanny collision in the English Channel over deaths aboard the cutter, to electoral shifts in England and France, a San Salvador earthquake, and Irish and American financial data. It notes executions of two prisoners, a Sedalia murder, and various currency and debt figures with terse government notes.
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Balkans
Ameer
Helvetia
Fanny
English
Royal College of St Patrick
Maynooth
Dublin
Ireland
England
Oldham
Mount Vesuvius
Republic of San Salvador
Republic of San Salvador, 8. A
Senate
France
Gambetta
Jacolin
London Economist
United Kingdom
Amoun
Bank of England
Bank of France
Imperial Bank of Germany
Germany
Nation faces policy fines as railroads resist law
The refusal of the Central Pacific to submit its books under the funding law triggers fines and planned enforcement. The article discusses broad applications of the law to all railroads and notes various contemporaneous events including mine accidents, Supreme Court actions, and a national Thanksgiving proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Pacific Railroad
Pottstown
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Army of the Tenkensee
Indianapolis
Hayes
United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
Canadian and U S Apostolic Delegate Named
Pope appoints Pm. Guacor Roman Catholic Bishop of Elphin to the rank of Apostolic Delegate, representing the Holy See in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Railroad
United States
United US de Caetacse
Guacor
Elphin
Holy See
Canada
Foreclosure Sale Tops Indiana Rail Line Change
Tax Indianapolis Bloomington and Western railroad sold under foreclosure with bondholders as buyers. Reported bank failures include German-American Nations and Savings Bank Washington DC Merchants and Mechanics State Bank Troy New York and Joseph A Hemann Co private bank Cincinnati. Open letter from Secretary Sherman outlines January 1 resumption plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western Railroad
Democrats Sweep Congressional Districts Across States
Democrats win five of six congressional districts nationally. In Kentucky Democrats elect all congressmen. Arkansas reports all representatives as Democrats. Alabama elects all Democratic nominees except in the Eighth district where independent Lowe wins.
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Colorado
Congress
James B. Belford
Thomas M. Patterson
Henry C. Childa
Greenbacker
Belford
Patterson
F. W. Pitkin
W. A. H. Loveland
Buckingham
Greenback
Illinois
Davis
Chicago
Wisconsin
Deuster
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
Mr. Conkling
United States Senate
New York City
Tammany Hall
Edward Cooper
New Jersey
Connecticus
United States
Massachusetts
Ber Butler
Leopold Morse
Toston
Rhode
New Hampshire
Vermont
Barlow
Virginia
Joe Johnston
Rich
Georgia
Kentucky
Arkansas
Alabama
Lowe
Southern Unity Speech Calls for Postwar Bipartisan Campaign
Congressman John P. House of Tennessee argues in 1880 reforms that Northern generosity reconciles the nation. He envisions government policy battles without sectional hatred and a united South aiding national progress toward a brighter future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
Appomattox
Congress
John PF. House
Tennessee
Serenade Turned Sly: Father Joins Balcony Scene
Three youths serenade from a window when a dark figure emerges from the corner and seems armed. The stranger proves to be the serenade’s visitor, the father, who signals them to follow and plans to slip indoors unseen.
Turtle catch tricks on Patan ia creek scrape
A negro man fished in Patania Creek and lured a large turtle with a perch hook. He held the turtle, forced water down its throat, then released it, cut its feet for hand holds, and fought toward the bank as the turtle thrashed and drew on seven pounds of force.
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Patania
Gootek
Epee
Lumpkin
Ireland
England
Dublin
Liverpool
Hinesville
St. Louis
J — Apati
Jasper
Desperado Longley and Courageous Rescues Narrated
The narrative recounts the outlaw Longley’s brutal career across the West and his eventual capture and conviction in Texas. It notes his early start at 15, numerous killings, a lynching confront, and a final imprisonment after a long chase. The piece also profiles Barbara Hittle’s act of vigilante justice in Racine and other brief society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Longley
Rio Grande
Black Hills
West
Longley Straightway
A Mill-Pond Existence in Plain New England Life
The author describes a settled rural society with orderly farms and stone walls, where no new buildings or innovations appear. Farming is careful and frugal, with little speculation, and ambitious individuals leave for the West or cities. The piece contrasts orthodox dullness with a desire to provoke novelty in a restrained community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Cor
Cincinnati
Spelling Lesson Provokes Outcry in South Hill Class
A South Hill teacher is shocked as a student spells out a racial slur sequence in class while claiming it is the phrase gin and nags. The teacher halts the recital and asks the pupil to stop, while the student jokes about sending the rest on a postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hill
Longevity Noted In Kollmar Village
The Holstein village Kollmar is famed for long life with many residents reaching 95 to 100 years old. A 70 year old is seen as middle aged. Over fourteen years twelve diamond weddings have occurred, with three more pending. The village, with about 1000 residents, attributes longevity to outdoor activity and steady work.
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Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
the Picayune
Board of Health
Choppin
Woodworth
Marine Hospital Service
Cairo
Mississippi River
Texas
Arkansas
Sedalia
Inlaw
Camp
England
Kollmar
Holstein
Europe
Beware of Cheap Excitants and Stomach Bitters
A fragmented early medical notice urges caution with tonic stimulants and al plain bitters. It argues that sweet weak constitutions benefit from plant-based bitters and alcohol, claiming bitters preserve vegetable constituents and enhance remedies and notes strong medical endorsements for proprietary preparations.
The Scourge of Consumption and Its Cure
The piece discusses consumption as a terrible scourge surpassing other losses, its causes such as scrofulous diathesis, and outlines remedies including a blood purifier and mild cathartic. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleas cathartic remedies, praising the Buffalo Invalids' Hotel for its climate and care for consumptives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Heart Regulator Praised as Remedy for Heart Disease
The ad proclaims Dr Graves heart regulator as a cure for heart disease citing testimonials. It promotes a hollow claim of relief and a complete cure for breathing and bronchial issues, and markets soothing syrup for children with stomach acidity. It notes pamphlets and testimonials and lists prices 30 cents and 1 dollar.
Venetian Liniment Ad Promises Cures for Cholera and Seasickness
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Tobias Venetian Liniment as a universal remedy for cholera diarrhea dysentery croup and seasickness. It claims harmless external use and lists 42 Murray Street New York as the depot with a strong warning against counterclaims.
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Tobias
Cae
Cla. Depot
Murray Street
New York
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RK. B. Hayes
William M. Evarts
Hampton
Normal Agricultural School
Mobile
Colville Folly Company
Haverly
Hibbert
Ennis
Weston
Terastny Depsmurin
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N. J
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New Zealand
Ghedaion
S.C
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Queen Elizabeth
Congregational Association of Chicago
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Newport Center
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Cuba
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Prussia
Louis XV
Nevada
Austin Reveille
Reno Gazette
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Chicago Ledger
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Concent
N. HL
Tres, & &E
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Byron
Advan
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Marcees Boe
Craigs
University Place
Seth W. Fowle & Sons
Harrison Avenue
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Thes
Montreal
Fuller Apuliue Agts
Ms. Ib
Archer
Trey
Manoufactur Publishers
Denia Geen
Mason & Hamlin Gabinet Organs
VERA
Tee
Philaprirnta
Parcs
Exok
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Ostun
Craig
J Washington
Caz Heaton
Newton
White
York
Ty von G. S
Etre Niversity CE
Teleb
Time
Rocky Mountain
Usical Instruments
Torres James Torrens
Evans
Colo
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Evan
J.estey & CO
Brattleboro, VT
America
Speel Cotton
Jurgen
Willmantic Lines Company
Speel
J. & P. Coats
Battie
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Aphlet
Pather Mathew Temperance Ard Manufacturing
Bond St
Ridee
Woolrich
Rome
GOATS
Willimantic Linen Co
Rhode Island
Messrs. 4. & P. Coats
Auchincloss Brothers
Coata
Leslie
Illustrated Newspaper
Waters
Agenta
Horace W
Tera & Suns
East Ith St
N.Y
Shontnger
Root
Iowa
AD Land Company
Cedar Rapids
Randelph Street
Sreetnens
Seter
Frank Leslie
Park Place
Pennsylvania Salt Manuf’g Co
Pateadr
Pope
Fie
Newark
N. 2
Patstey
Seethad
Speol Cotton
George A Clark
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Chew Jackson
Carrie—Best
Haas
Toledo
Borrrern—Choice Creamery
Porkx
Mesa
Milwaukee
Wuerat
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Seachden
Acre
Popahag
Barton
Unionnion
H. Gardecer
Ella
Gunston
BEALS
Excelsior Manufacturing CO
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Stanley
Colombiax Book Co
Hartford
Conan
Reem
Sun Building
Bamis
Quarto
Boston
Mass
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Jonson, Clark & Co
Union Square
the Smith Organ CO
Bend
Tremont Stopp
Waltham $B
Soston
Chicago Business Directory
F.E. Marsh
Quincy
Micky
McFarland & CO
Union Stock Yards Exchange Produce Commission
Sargeant
Geni
Williams & CO
I. Coe & Yonge
Ae Village
Vay
Spencer
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Rhea
Valentine
J. Janesville
Wit
Secret Detective Service
Way Liberal
Stam
Seerat Service
Dvetrott
Mich
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Piaxo Co
H. James
Philada
St. Bemen
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Kone
National Pub
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Hunt
IE Clarke
Providence
Sten and
Mothers
Herman Nee Rit Tit
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Warner Bros
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Sicnal Sen Cine Eee Barnes Ry
Oliver
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Peewars
Nesta
Tynt St. Pride
Sami
Fon
Merchant
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Merchant's
Gargiing Oil
John Hodge
Seo'y
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