Nutmeg Talk from a Water Street Warehouse
A New York Sun reporter observes a warehouse man sorting nutmegs by size and weight. He explains grading methods, price differences, and weights 110s to the ounce, noting lime treatment and naturalized foreign weights. He mentions sourcing from Singapore and Batavia and hints at cultural uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
New York Sun
Nothi
Singapore
Batavia
Ade
New York
Aia
Freedom
Rotterdam
London
Hudson Street
East River
Ierry Hill
Teacher Loses Certificate After Prairie School Scene
A Dakota County teacher is confronted by a county superintendent who arrives at a small prairie school around 11 am and demands resignation after finding students at play. The exchange reveals the teacher’s attempt to explain while scandalously discussing a fashion magazine during the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Learing Shaw
Aly
Noprofit & Slaughter’s
Gdiko
Dakota Beli
It Ain't What a Man Is That Makes Him Happy
Arkansaw Traveler notes that happiness comes from self perception rather than external rewards. The piece comments on aging and effort, suggesting people judge others by character and honesty. It contrasts unequal claims of equality with the reality of personal virtue and mutual aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw Traveler
Advert for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters in health ad
A nineteenth century notice extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for malaria biliousness liver bowels kidneys and related ailments. It claims relief for rheumatic complaints dyspepsia and bowel conditions and presents the tonic as a warranted professional remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Class in Civil Service and the Germans
A humorous classroom exchange where the new teacher asks about Germans and a sharp student replies with "Depends" to label them. The twist is that the boy's father sits in the Legislature, lending weight to the remark in front of the pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
The
Legisature
S. — Burdette
Convinced He Is a Genuine Italian Nobleman
A humorous exchange quoted from the Toronto Truth features a man insisting a stranger is a real Italian nobleman and a woman noting his conviction while questioning what gives him such confidence as they see him at the piano last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig
Toronto
Eight Die In Gas Explosion At St Louis Grocery
St Louis reports a gas explosion behind Michael Newman’s grocery at 13 South Fourteenth Street. The blast toppled the block, sparked a fierce fire, and buried occupants. Eight were killed, including Michael Newman and his family. three were seriously hurt, with one survivor recounting the horror.
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St. Louis
St Louis
Michael Newman
South Fourteenth Street
Mr. Newman
Newmsen
Chas. Devere
Hattie Bryant
Columbus
Michaelewman
Annie Newman
John Newman
Kate Newman
Eddie Newman
Charlies Devere
Charles Devere
Agnes Berzely
Nellie Newman
Mamie Newmen
New York
Atlantic Dynamite Works
McCainsville
N. J
John F. Anchor
H. Todd
Fred McDeed
Phil
Survivor Alfred Stone of Vernon crew recalls fatal wreck on Lake Michigan
Alfred Stone, 23, the sole survivor of the Vernon propeller disaster, describes the heavy load that sank the ship during a gale. After eight miles off Sheboygan, a life raft carried seven men until one by one they perished. Stone was rescued by the schooner Pomeroy as the raft dwindled and the crew dwindled to fifty souls.
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Vernon
Alfred Stone
Lake Michigan
Stone
Sheboygan
Manitowoc
Bill
Chicago Prepares for Anarchist Execution Witness Passes Refused
A Chicago Wednesday special reports that on November 11 traffic within one block of the Criminal Court Building will be restricted except along Clark Street. Police and militia will form solid lines at intersections to control crowds. Sheriff Matson has refused all requests for passes to witness the execution.
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Chicago
Criminal Court
Clark Street
Matson
The Crow Indian Troubles Special from Crow Agency
Indians report Sword Bearer in the Big Horn Mountains communing with spirits He claims to go where God lives with a Chinaman a white man and an Indian to restart the world after the war Six companies of troops are at the agency Most arrivals are adults and children in response to Gen Ruger s orders
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Crow Agency
Big Horn Mountains
God
Ruger
O Brien's Appeal Denied in Dublin Court Fight
The Dublin dispatch reports United Ireland editor William O'Brien's appeal of a three month sentence was denied and the lower court's verdict stood. An ensuing clash with police saw Harrington and supporters push to free him, with warrants issued as crowds gathered outside the court.
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Dublin
Willam O’brien
United Ireland
Mitchellstown
O'Brien
Brien
Harington
O’brien
Harrington
Stokes
Funeral of ex Minister Washburne Draws Prominent Citizens
Galena Illinois hosts a large funeral for ex Minister Washburne with many early Jo Daviess County settlers in attendance. Reports also note J E Smith received a $2000 governor’s reward after killing two train robbers near El Paso.
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Washburne
Galena
Ill
Jo Daviess County
J. E. Smith
FE Paso
Tex
Mill Grove
Ind
John Snyder
Whitney
New York
Sys
Washington
Commodore Harmony
Jay Gould
Fainly
Europe
Jon
Lief Erickson
American Paper Bag Company Formed By Paper Stock Leaders
State Senator Arkell of New York reportedly organizes eight leading paper stock manufacturers into a paper bag trust with a capital of 2 million dollars. A Chicago dispatch notes Knights of Labor leaders foresee expulsion leading to new districts and an independent order. The Storey will case and Chicago Times fate near decision, with a settlement of the vast estate, including debts, to be made by syndicate led by Clinton Snowden and J. J. West for about 1.2 million dollars. West named business manager and Snowden editor in chief. The Typographical Union strike among city book and job printers draws sharply split estimates on impact and duration.
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Arkell
New York
American Paper Bag Company
Knights of Labor Organization
Chicago Dispatch
Storey
Chicago Times
Clinton A. Snowden
J. J. West
West
Snowden
Joseph R. Dunlop
Chicago
Rastall
George W. W
J Hilton
St. Mark's
Second Avenue
Tenth Street
Judge Hilton
Hilton
Sexton
Patrick H. Jones
Walling
Sexton Hamill
Canada
New York Herald
P. Counseel
Boston
General Jones
Montreal
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Stewart
Romaine
Stewart
Wllipe
New York City
Stone
Westchester County
Morthing
A. T. Stewart
Wreck near Morris claims two lives on Rock Island line
Report from Jolet NL details freight train No. 16 wrecked two miles east of Morris by a telegraph pole placed by wreckers. Fireman William Orth and engineer John Mills were killed. The wreck aimed to destroy the Kansas City express, which was late. Rock Island offers a $2000 reward for apprehension. Also notes legal cases in Washington and Chicago involving anarchists and the fourteenth amendment.
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Jolet
Morris
Rock Island Road
William Orth
John Mills
Kansas City
Orth
Mills
Rock Island Company
Heary G. Curkendall
Michigan
Supreme Court
Washington
J. Randolph Tucker
Hunt
Illinois
Justice Field
Eni
Tucker
Tlowers
Presser
Chicago
Federal Supreme Court
United States
Gen. Butler
Spies
Fielden
United States Supreme Court
Grinnell
B. F. Butler
Gary
Denker
Sanford
Deaker
Seaford
Casier
Mr. Grinnell
General Butler
Kerr and Guitean
Mr Grinnell
Bauer
Peter Kemp
Russiaville
Ind
Sharks devour mail carrier on Hillsboro Inlet coast
A Jacksonville telegram reports James FE Hamilton, a stout mail carrier between Miami and Lake Worth, was killed by sharks at Hillsboro Inlet Florida. His boat was torn, the inlet flooded, and searchers found no trace. The incident follows other disasters including a Manitouoc gale wreck Vernon loss and fatal explosions in Ohio New Jersey and Leadville.
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James FE. Hamilton
Miami
Lakeworth
Hamilton
Chicago
Perha
Vernon
St. Ignace
Clifford H. Baumgras
Sarah Durkin
Kate Gallagher
Mackinac Island
Dunleavy
St. James
Beaver Island
Geo Thorpe
Ogdensburg
N. Y
John Sullivan
Captain Higgins
F. W. Burke
Charles Marceau
Frank M. Hall
Martin Beau
Henry Beau
Martin
Two Rivers
Interior moves to restrict tribes on reservations amid Crows troubles
The Indians in the Northwest are urged to stay on their reservations as Interior orders agents to prevent straying. The Kansas Attorney General missed a prohibition case at the Supreme Court, and requests for early hearing were denied.
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Secretary of the Interior
Kansas
United States Supreme Court
Garland
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Detroit
St Louisa
Ottawa
Jay Gould
Chandler
Postal Telegraph Company
New York
Pease
William J. McGarigle
Chicago
Boodler
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Pooria
Ned Hathaway
Baseball Park
Spring Bay
St Louis
Antoine Infantes
Pompei
Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt, Swedish Singer, Dies in London
London reports the death of Mme Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt the famed Swedish singer after a period of serious illness. She had not performed publicly since 1566.
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London
Mme
Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt
Blinky Morgan Convicted of First Degree Murder
Ravenna Ohio reports Blinky Morgan convicted of murder in the first degree. He linked to the Cleveland fur robbery last winter, arrested near Pittsburgh by Detective Hullingan, murdered that Cleveland officer on the return trip near Ravenna, then fled to northern wilds before being tracked and rearrested for trial.
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Ravenna
Ohio
Blinky” Morgan
Morgan
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Hulligan
Carl Dunder Teaches Morality With Washington Tale
Detroit Free Press recounts Carl Dunder speaking to children on being good or bad. He contrasts George Washington’s honesty with Horace Greeley and other figures, arguing honesty leads to reward while crime leads to ruin.
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Carl Dunder
Washington
Horace Greeley
der Shudge
Horace
Dot Poy
Chicago
Shim Brown
New York
der Tribune
Peter Cooper
Sheorge W. Childs
Shay Gould
Russell Sage
Poy
Detroit Free Press
Selecting Pigs and Poultry Practices for Northern Climates
Guidance on choosing pig breeds with dependable hair for cold seasons and notes on mixed breeding. Also includes kitchen-cleaning tips and poultry feeding routines highlighting corn and barley to improve egg color and production.
Advice on warming plants and sending flowers to the sick
The piece notes that plants suffer in cool damp rooms and suggests placing a little fire in anc rooms to improve plant conditions. It urges sending flowers to the sick and to neighbors, stating that fresh flowers greatly comfort the suffering.
Boston Foster Parents Astonished by Kitty Russell Twist
Kitty Russell of Boston shocked her foster parents by proving to be a man after posing as a young woman. Chief Sibley of Chelsea arrested a person suspected of masquerading as female. The man, calling himself Kitty Russell, was photographed and released with advice after a meeting with his foster mother Mrs Peter Cottrell.
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Kitty Russel
Boston
Chief Sibley
Chelsea
Kittyussel
Peter Cottrell
Commercial Street
Cottrell
Washington Village
Morris
Kitty
Danube Ferryman Linked to Workmen Murders on Island
Dispatches from Vienna reveal a ferryman who ferried workmen from Roumania across the Danube, then murdered and robbed them on a small island. Judicial inquiry shows hundreds of men were sent and their bodies hidden in the reeds along the river banks.
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Vienna
Lower Danube
Roumania
Three Channels Drain Profits Need Tight Limits
The text argues that three main channels consume most business profits unless strictly restricted. It emphasizes curbing corporate expenses family expenses and needless business outlays to secure a sound financial position.
Weathered wisdom and sailor prudence in old age
A collage of aphorisms on preparedness from a sea captain’s discipline to God’s prudence for merchants. Mrs Jameson reflects on forgiveness, Schopenhauer notes brighter old age with time’s roses, and a remark on inclination lacking excuses.
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New Haven News
Scott
Essure
Stowell & Og
the News
Broad Ocean
Explorer
Baltimore
Latrobe
Bartlett
Financial and Industrial
Ititizens
W. H. Reynolds
Ashland
James Mason
Enn Dee Vous
East Gee
Milwauker
Wamat
Pornw
Mesa
ST. “Tours
Tuledov, Wumat
Ccc
Detroit Bu Cartem
Cine
Cininnats
Rfai
Washieron
D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Jenny Lind
Blinky
Morocco
Nature
Emerson
Mrs. Jameson
Schopenhauer
Pierce
Brown's Bronco
Swayne
Northwest
Chi Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iman
Duluth
Wisconsin
J. A. Lawrence
East Ninth Street
BR. W. Tansin & Co
State Street
Lyon
Bryant
Brainese
Cureer
Buffalo, N.Y
Pater
Holly
RK. S
A. P. Lactry
Jay Bronson
Kidder
Orver
Tipat
India
Reliable
WM. F. Kidder & CO
John St
Shem
Radway
Rapwar
Hood
R. Grazens
Hamilton, Butler Co
C. 1. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
C.1
Hood &C
Lowell, Maas
Cker
TOWER
Simmons St
Werth
Pettit
Nani Stone SJ
Ingloods
C. John P. Lovell Arms CO
Masa
Sraer Public Library
Theatest Sc
Webster
S. S. Herald
Merriam & CO
Pubes
Springfield
Mase
Eas
Wizard Oil Company
Cain
Everal
Merory
Inca City
Hobensack
Pela
Abvewreer
Companion
Great Britain
W. E. Gladstone
Tyndall
George Crook
Farrar
Lord Wolseley
Clara Louise Kellogg
Justin McCarthy
M. P
Louisa M. Alcott
J. T. Trowbridge, C. A. Stephens
Ubscriber
P. O
Perry Mason & CO
Temple Place
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