Severe hailstorm devastates Wheeling in 1868 record
A brief but fierce hailstorm hit Wheeling W V damaging property across a wide area from five miles west to five miles east. Windows on major buildings including the state house and hospitals shattered while skylights and greenhouses collapsed. Damages are estimated at $25000 and injuries occurred to exposed residents.
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Dover Plans Schoolhouse and Local Developments
Dover to build a $6,000 schoolhouse and maintain graded schools. Old Orchard houses Hotel Fiske by C. H. Fiske. Mrs. Bicktfore, 82, found dead near Monmouth after disappearing last Tuesday. Cornish may see a large shoe factory. tax exemption for a term discussed. Portland rumor of a new national bank denied. Presque Isle reports Republican sweep in town elections. Flat land sales in Lisbon street noted. Local church authorities debate Rev. Jotham Sewall’s orthodoxy and potential installation. Mattawamkeag depot to be rebuilt in brick and stone. Brakeman Fred Farmer severely injured in railroad accident. Bridgton and Saco railroad prep work for right of way. Portland mayor urged strict enforcement of all laws including liquor. Auburn shoe maker John T. Randall dies by suicide.
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Cassava Varieties and Uses Describe Bitter Type Toxicity
The article notes three cassava species with differing poisons. the bitter cassava native to Brazil has a large tuberous root and poisonous milky juice containing hydrocyanic acid. The other two lack this juice and are used similarly for meat and bread in Africa, the West Indies, and South America.
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Street Improvements and Public Works Proposals Documented
The street commissioners list widening costs for South street and Essex street extensions, note a proposed Truro street layout, and plan Federal street widening near Fort Point. They approve Buttonwood and Grafton street layouts, Rand street northern branch, and abutter quit notices by May 1. Petitions seek Everett avenue extension to Hancock street and Clay avenue in Newonset. Leave to withdraw granted for Lime street extension discontinuance. Department notes cover Mystic water settlement, 1851 and 1881 construction spending, permits issued, a smallpox case, Mt Hope cemetery trustees renominations, and the Amoskeag fire engine arrival with details on its capacity and potential sale of the older engine.
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Stephens Refuses Senate Chamber Entry Until Official Business
A local gentleman reports that Mr. Stephens declined an invitation to enter the senate chamber in Washington. He has never crossed the threshold and will not enter unless he has official business as a senator. The note questions whether he will ever enter the chamber at all.
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Steamer Thomas Cornell Sinks Off Hampton Point
Night despatches report the steamer Thomas Cornell bound for New York from Rondout sunk near Hampton Point ten miles south of Poughkeepsie. A rescue saved passengers and crew but later reports say the vessel ran ashore at Danskammer Point and is a total wreck with losses over 260000 dollars.
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Mysterious Death of Italian Minister in Mexico Stirs Interest
Reports reveal Count Jouanni, the Italian minister to Mexico, died on the 2nd with unclear cause tied to personal safety and financial losses. News delayed from Mexico City until the 24th raises questions of possible foul play to be clarified.
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Star route prosecutions prompt cautious public doubt
The Woburn Journal comments that despite government threats, few expect action against alleged star route thieves. The piece notes the lawyers’ caliber fuels belief the swindler gang will likely escape punishment.
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Grain Markets Slump Amid Speculative Pressure
The abnormal condition of grain markets shows a drop in export trade with New York shippers moving orders on cheap steamer rates to Liverpool London and Antwerp. Some regular lines from that port shipped at as low as ld per bushel during the week.
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Notable dignitaries travel and local notices from New England
Prof W T Harris of Concord NH visits Gen N B Buford in Chicago. Principal Fuller of St Johnsbury VT declines Dartmouth Greek chair. John Jones London tailor leaves estate over 359000 pounds. Rev Henry F Campbell of Francestown NH sails to Neidelbere Germany for studies. Commodore Edward McCauley reassigned to South Boston iron works. Gorm keeper of Bug light Boston harbor dies from blood poisoning. Rumor says Walker Blaine may wed a Chilean lady, daughter of a former Chilean minister.
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Boston Aldermen Hold Regular Meeting With Appointments Made
The Monday session chaired by Alderman Stebbins approved appointments for deputy inspectors of weights and measures and city controlled bridges. Petitions were presented by Bell Telephone for poles, paving and sewer projects, and requests to alter street grades and widenings. The 106th Fourth of July plans were approved with a $12,500 appropriation and full board participation.
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