Grand Canyon Railway Adventure Described Along Arkansas
A fragmented narrative recounts a Denver and Rio Grande survey through the Royal Gorge with open platform cars, perilous cliffside tracks, and a perilous journey. It includes Charley’s tale of a canyon ascent, odds against descent, and a dramatic motherly rescue, plus stray notes on Lincoln and Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firak Pasentain
Grad Cou and Gorge
Denver
Rio Grands
Colorado
Allway
Soring
Uist Ac
Anc
Arkansas
Sunsa
iDarisi
Arkanus
Canea City
Ube
Erresta
Porbaga Mare
Charley
May
Robert Iz
Arand
Mountilo Seume
Savannah River fish passage debate prompts Georgia South Carolina action
A letter from A P Berna South Carolina Fish Commissioner advocates enforcing fish ways on the Savannah dam to restore shad and other migratory species. He urges Georgia and South Carolina to press joint legislation ensuring fish remain stocked and able to reach spawning grounds, warning obstruction harms fisheries downstream.
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Agusta
Carolina
Georgia
Aandenmoua Fsb
Professor Beard
United
Savannah
South Carolina
Canal Company
Tan Chraete
Steyar
Hiberica
United States
Franklin County
Chatham
Col
T. PB. Jones
Bona Carolna
Ils
South Carling
Psonic
Tates
A. P. Berna
Sleep in Bed Declares Universal Medicine of Rest
A lengthy discourse extols bed rest as a cure and brain booster. Noting quotes from Sir Walter Scott and Wellington, the piece links deep sleep to health, wit, and success. It recounts anecdotes of statesmen, poets, and leaders like Bismarck and Napoleon, all praising the value of sleep and the habit of retiring to bed for recovery and thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sumty
Walter Scott
George III
Firll
Wellington
Algop
Palmerston
Tars
Dick Schveller
Sealiy
Ted
Wwe
Tayard
Wasn
Brinley
Altvaya
Lord Melboron
Caroling
Thomson
Fopa
Atinca
Bismarcle
Bismarck
Voreuilles
Fearful murder in Pickens County prompts inquest
A young woman identified as Woodward or Shields arrived near Reidville with a man named Morgan then fled toward Moore’s, later found dead with eyes torn out and throat cut. A man named Graton fired a shot earlier. Inquest adjourned to July morning with verdict death by stabbing and neck wound. No clear clues yet. jewelry and clothing recovered for identification.
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Royal Gorge
Hera Wa
Amy Aye
Sho
Hare
Tune
Vernonsville
S Mr. Woodwerd
Woodyard
Benjermin Morgan
Pickens County
Neste
Woodward
Pasent
Shields
Abe
Pickens
Jeferrar O'Shields
Beldville
Reidville
Uline
Iona
Moore
Mr. Moore
Temate Road
Tha
Sanday
T. Graton
Yait Anid
Justus Gorton
Cor
Greenville Enterprise
Mountain
Torch as a Political Weapon Sparks Local Alarm
A disturbing incident in Matthews County involves anonymous letters from Hampton and Rowell claiming a plan to burn houses and railroad bridges. The letters, signed by roles like Secretary and President, urge the recipient to act, while a Norfolk man of mixed work history denies knowledge and authorities investigate with local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Mateliows
Hampton
Mooroe
Thio
Ruvnell
Mabthewe
Carolina Cesteal Riaiiroad
Steim Shayel
Matthews
Citi
Ingersolls Ideas at Bevemth Baptist Funeral Address
A long obituary styled piece recounts Dr. Brantly and Col. Ingersoll speaking at the funeral in Washington. It notes beliefs that happiness is the only god and reason the torch, questions about justice and love as priest, and critiques a Christian creed. A separate Civil War tribute to Gen James Shields shows diploma-like inscriptions and gifts from Illinois and South Carolina.
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Willism T
Bevemth Baptist Church
Enealiga
Colonel Taber
G. Ingersoll
Col
Ingersoill
Brantly
Dion
Érpe
Piyison
Sippeee Inch
Heaven
Earth
Christ
Tam
Tie
Teason
Hanagit
Paris
Alana
Col. Ingersoll
Hanale
City of
Mexico
South Carblink
Gon
Shields
Liv
Andes
South Carolina
Ottumya
Gerro Garde
St. Leute Galen
Peyterat
Maine Maine Law debates temperance and narcotics usage in Bangor
A Bangor letter critiques Maine Law enforcement, arguing prohibition does not increase opium or narcotic use. It notes drug injections for pain rise among all classes, claims no Maine Law rise in narcotics, and urges continued vigilance. The writer blames local officials and calls for a state-wide temperance stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Mantiu
Maine
Bangor
Friends of Law
Cysts Masti
Mount Vernon Purchase Credits Women Effort and Preservation
A discussion of Mount Vernon’s purchase history highlights Mita Cun ningham’s role and Pamela Cunningham’s lifelong advocacy to fund and safeguard the estate. The piece credits Mrs Cunningham, her son John, and supporters including Judge and Mrs Washington, Everett, and William J. Vencey for raising funds and public support. It notes the old frigate Constitution exhibit and comments on Gen Grant speculation, with minor ancillary items on Price flavoring process.
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Board of Soyents
Mount Vernon
Mita Puchela Cunningham
Robert Cunninghan
Laurane County
S. C
Ann Pamela
John
Quaningham
South
Mount Vernon Purchase
United States
Everett
William J. Yencey
Senator Edwards Discusses Ku Klux Trials In Senate
In a Senate debate last Friday Senator Edmonds of Vermont cited alleged South Carolina contributions to defend the accused Ku Klux, arguing that jury bias could arise if funds and influence were tied to religious and political concerns. He quoted correspondence and discussed prior letters, noting no evidence of wide conspiratorial ties. The exchange touched on who funded defense, the role of counsel, and whether South Carolina’s actions reflected hostilities toward the defendants.
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Goyennon
Oakn
Tex
Senate
Rusbell
Governor Coke
Coke
Mio
Aml Wien
Pirat
Edmonds
Vermont
South Carolina
Marery Motison
Stanberry
Ku Klux
Atteinmonts and
Feer
Dohnkon Csmans
Hagiptah
Kur Klus
Paridou
Ku Klux Organization
Mr. Butler
Washington
Ermont
America
Sepa
Ners and Courier
Rail project update urges early start toward Cincinnati and Chicago
Beltov and partners report Col Fareacre endorsing rapid work on the Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line route from Ensley westward. He cites practicability, bonds, and future connections to Cincinnati and Chicago, urging a formal board meeting in Ensley to finalize plans while praising the line’s potential and railway officials. He advocates farmer maps showing property to speed surveys and land assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig
G. J. Fareacre
Atlanta
Charlotte
Col. Forencre
Ensley
Cincinnati
Chicago
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Abraham Lincole
Stephon A. Douglan
Alrugelo
Lincoln
Douglas
Dougie
North Carolina
Holden
West
Philaelphia Times
Foster
Hma
Tony
Leaat
Dr. Price
Obust
Chen
Hs Ynteresting
The
Caroline
New York
Schuyler Marmilron
le Patantagee
Grand Tai Post
Rebjoke
Winter Lung
Tremson
Himliun
Price
Hono ‘Ohlo
Anise
Jackson Davine
Tine
Gen. Rice
Davison
Appech
Gonuril
Lake Erie
Dablo River
Tice
CMT
Cedeillney
Mall
Spartantung County
Ingersolls
Pene L16
Lis Pigie
Poldonell
Diam
Texis
Clurat
Tripoli
Soyal
G Washington Childs
Gen
Beltov
Williamston & Easley Railroat
Picken Sentinel
Cres
Lange
Inia
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