Fossil forests at Lithodendron Valley and Amethyst Mountain
The article chronicles fossil forests along the Lithodendron river and Amethyst mountain describing petrified trunks up to 225 feet long, red blue and yellow vein patterns, and quartz crystals in the cores. It notes preservation by soft sandy soil and cites Smithsonian specimens, Amethyst mountain strata, and related fossil wood finds in New Jersey and Yellowstone regions.
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Dennisville
A Most Terrible and Fatal Intoxicant From the South Seas
A San Francisco Call report recounts the gagus stalk from Gauput island near the Molucca group as a deadly intoxicant. Sailors describe its brutal effects, with one drink causing stupor within minutes and a two year decline culminating in bone dissolution, convulsions, and death.
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Labrador Wilds Attract Sportsmen And The Seasome
Correspondence from the New York Evening Post describes Labrador as a vast field for sportsmen with fishing as a major lure. It notes the fishery employs over 1200 vessels and about 20,000 people, and paints coastal scenery of cliffs, waves, arches, and caves. It recalls dramatic offshore phenomena such as towering wave spouts and phosphorescent jellyfish columns observed near Nahant and St. John’s sealing shores.
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Ghee making in India detailed by T N Mukharji
T N Mukharji of the revenue and agricultural department explains ghee manufacture across India. Buffalo milk yields about three ounces per quart versus cow milk’s half, with regional variation seen in Punjab and Bombay. Unadulterated cow ghee prized for purity and aroma but prone to faster deterioration. ghee also used in religious rites and traditional medicine. Annual production around 267,000 tons valued at £8,000,000, with exports to Arabia Zanzibar China and beyond.
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Stock quotes and private wire services from Richardson Hill Co
Orders on stocks and ponds promptly executed at the Boston and New York stock boards by Richardson Hill Co. Private wire to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. Daily quotations of all stock markets can be seen at their office No. 40 Water street.
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Comprehensive 19th century literary notices and biographies
Sydney Smith biography by Stuart J. Reid from Harper & Brothers. Perkins Anthem collection. Frost Stuff and Nonsense review. W. Clark Russell new sea tale Jack's Courtship. The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book by Mrs. Burton Harrison. Dorcas Daughter of Faustina in Our Continent Library. Fifty Soups by Thomas J. Murrey. Festival Poems for Christmas New Year Easter. Laboulaye tales in Last Fairy Tales. Pictures of Other Folks at Home travel sketches. Public Relief and Private Charity by Josephine Shaw Lowell. Holmes and Emerson calendars. Stories by American Authors volume VII. The Good Things of Life weekly. Bread Making in Putnam Handy-book. Daily Strength for Daily Needs. Chats by G. Hamlen. Harper's Young People 1884. Heine's Book of Songs edition. London Rhymes by Frederick Locker. Left Behind by James Otis. Montefiore biography by Lucien Wolf. Kindergarten Children verses. The Chatterbox reprint. Carlyle life in London by Froude. Selections from Tennyson with notes.
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Old Boston Journalist Celebrates American Rights Victory
The author quotes a private letter from Hon. George Lunt praising a recent political turning point. He argues democrats resemble republicans, condemns Republican oligarchy, and lauds the union’s future amid sectional tensions with praise for southern gains and a return to constitutional principles.
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Paris Senate Abolishes Life Senatorships In Reform Move
A Paris despatch reports the Senate voted to end life senate memberships and replace vacancies with members elected by the upper house for nine year terms. The reform passed with 145 votes to 117, while the government and deputies reacted with surprise as the chamber retains 75 members but only for a limited period. The debate continues with adjournment sought.
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Incineration Debate Faces Atheists And Heathens
The piece notes religious leaders oppose incineration citing sanctified custom, while atheists and agnostics push it. It argues decay fears are stronger than horror, suggesting incineration could aid during contagion, recalling 1879 Memphis yellow fever scenes and pestilence vapors.
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Cured by a illustrated treatise offer from Buffalo firm
A health ad invites young and middle aged men to send three stamps for a large illustrated treatise claiming sure cures for nervous debility premature aging and memory loss. World's Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo New York.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Oldest New Haven businessman James English sees bright spring ahead
Ex governor James E English, aged 70 and worth about 7 million, is the citys largest real estate owner and a major Connecticut industrial investor. He predicts improved business next spring, with rising factory orders and money seeking real estate investments as construction ramps up and building materials price down. He notes high consumer demand reducing stocks and expects lenders to offer 6 percent rates on prime collateral.
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James E. English
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Gov. English
New York
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Jackson
Raucous Train Car Banter Draws Chicago Lines
A Detroit Free Press excerpt depicts a Chicago drummer and a sandy haired passenger debating the city’s rail hub status. The exchange shifts from where to stop for dinner to landmarks as the pair tries to place Chicago in their world travel. The scene ends with a description of a fish merchant from St Louis aboard the car.
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Millionaire Cowboy Leaves New World Billfold
A remote South Australian town hosts a taciturn Scotch stockman who repeatedly tests an American emigrant’s identity with the line American aren’t you He finally confesses Shake So am I then dies on the Thompson Range leaving the proprietor a million dollars in his will The tale ends with a surprising fortune and a shared pride in adversity
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San Francisco Post
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South Australia
States
Tompson Range
Two Suicides Reported From Boulogne Crisis
From Boulogne comes two personal crisis reports. A young man fearing military service prayed in a village church then rang his death knell and leapt to his death from a belfry beam after receiving orders to join marine infantry. In Sailly la Bourse a miner killed himself with dynamite cartridges in a field.
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Man Repays Farm Debt In Eight Years And Sells For Four Thousand
Eight years after buying the Moses Allen farm for 1400 and paying 10 percent interest, Rainsford J. Smith built a house barn and outbuildings and supported a wife and three children. He sold stock tools and farm all for 4024 with about 100 worth of produce on hand. The milestone shows industry economy and management.
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Centre Road
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New Hampshire Catholic Office Eligibility Debate
The Manchester Union reports a dispute over the New Hampshire constitution’s religious test for office. It notes Catholics are not barred by current law, citing a 1877 vote that removed the provision, and rebuts a Philadelphia Times claim about ongoing eligibility restrictions.
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Racial Harmony Predicted Under Cleveland Administration
In a Democratic administration, irritation between races will fade quickly. Better relations are foreseen on both sides and by the end of President Cleveland's term it is predicted that race relations will have improved notably.
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Southern whites pledge to protect rights after enfranchisement
The speaker predicts a transformed southern mindset embracing democratic rule, with black citizens protected and race tensions easing. He argues co operated good will will replace coercion, claiming the bloody shirt is buried and sectionalism ends.
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Policemen in Germany Describe the Average German Officer
A dated portrait notes German police as physically strong, not handsome, and calm in restraint. It describes the leather helmet with brass spike, dark blue tunics with gold or silver lace, and brass buttons. The piece emphasizes calm procession of prisoners and the military character of uniforms.
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Presidents elected by minority vote across U S history
A compact historical survey notes that seven presidents were chosen by a majority of electors despite receiving under half the popular vote. It lists Adams Polk Taylor Buchanan Lincoln Hayes Garfield and the vote percentages in each case, plus the record 1828 Jackson at 55.97 percent.
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van Buren
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Bell
Tilden
Hancock
Weaver
Jackson
United States Land and Investment buys King Texas Ranch
The enormous Capt. Richard King Texas cattle empire, over 60 000 acres fenced and nearly 200 000 head of cattle horses and sheep, has been sold for 6 500 000 to the United States Land and Investment company of New York. The firm expects about 1 500 000 annual income from cattle growth and bonds at 105 with interest are in demand as American capitalists grow confident in this large property.
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London Massive Metropolis A Century Ago Claims
C H Walton cites London as the world’s greatest city within a 16 mile radius of Charing Cross, detailing 1883 additions, population, births and deaths, ships, streets, houses, postal traffic, trains, buses, police, fires, gas costs, and a legendary founding. He contrasts with Brighton and notes vast daily activity and risks.
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Physician Kills Four Children Then Attempts Suicide
Dr John Maxwell poisoned his four children aged 4 to 13 with aco nite and chloroform then tried to die with them by collapsing on a bed. Mrs Maxwell found them unconscious and the eldest died. two more children died in the night. Maxwell, under arrest, had written he was tired of life and hoped the children would not suffer. Officials cite libel charges and business troubles as possible motives.
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Booth stars in Richelieu and Iago at Boston theatre
At the Boston Museum tonight Mr Booth presents Richelieu and tomorrow afternoon Iago and tomorrow night Macbeth. Ticket sales for the Milan opera company starting December 8 open at Boston theatre box office Monday. Zanida drew a large audience yesterday with standing room only in the evening. the grand spectacle closes next week.
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Haygood Resigns Finery College Presidency in Atlanta
Dr A G Haygood president of Finery College Oxford Ga resigns to devote full effort to the John F Slater fund agency He reports a northern donor gave 25000 to Emery College and other supporters pledged 30000 for a technology school at the college He was named president of the board of trustees in Atlanta Ga Navy 27.
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London and international markets report mixed bond and commodity activity
London bond prices rise with a higher Bank of England reserve ratio at 39.38 percent. In Paris, the Bank of France shows gold declines of 500000 francs and silver gains of 1200000 francs. Havana notes Spanish gold at 230 dollars with firm exchange. Liverpool cotton futures drift while spot stays steady. Upland and Orleans quotes shift across November to January. London wool sales show good demand with 9053 bales sold.
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New Orleans optimism on cotton crop condition and prices
The Times-Democrat congratulates the nation that a potentially short cotton crop may still yield good returns if bale condition improves. It notes over-shrewd farmers learned that bagging, iron ties, and sand cannot be sold as cotton and that buyers deduct transport costs to determine the price. Cleaner cotton could bring better averages.
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President-elect invited to New England club banquet
The president elect is invited to the New England club of Boston banquet on December 22 to commemorate Forefather's Day. The club is non partisan and reflects Boston's culture and commercial interests. It is hoped he can attend.
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Steamer Maria Barred From Buenos Ayres Port Passage
The Maria from Genoa carrying 1000 emigrants was refused entry to Buenos Ayres port. The harbor accepts only steamers that departed Genoa after November 19. The decision came via Galveston dated November 27.
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Notable society items and medical lore in 19th century notes
Belva L begins lecturing tour while Mrs. Roscoe Conkling’s pneumonia improves. Royal White of Croftsbury VT celebrate golden wedding. Amusement ads feature Mme Victoria Hulskamp and her concert company. Henry James works in London on The Princess Casamassima concluding chapters. Fred Archer the English jockey arrives in New York. Mrs. Garfield selects J Randolph Tucker as guardian for her children. The Harpers publish Life of George Eliot as Related in Her Letters and Journals edited by J W Gross. John Calaghan of the American house honored with a $100 purse after 20 years of service. Dr Sir W Gull’s fees for visits to Pau and Perthshire noted, highest 1708 record by Dr Dinesdale for inoculating Empress Catharine and son with funds, pension, and title of baron.
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St. Petersburg
Collateral Loan Sale Opens December First at 10
The sale by The Collateral Loan Company will start Monday December 1 at 10 o clock with several paintings and engravings offered along with two Chickering pianofortes including one concert grand.
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