Howard's Philosophy on Change and City Life
A reflective column on New York's constant change tracing shifts in landmarks and public figures. It notes the deaths of Grant Beecher Conkling and the removal of the Times building, compares old and new city life, and recalls Adams Express founder Dinsmore and the evolving metropolitan scene.
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Hoffman House
Turkish Watch
Conkling
Blane
Fifth Avenue
United States
New York
Roscoe Conkling
Thomas C. Platt
United Sates Express Company
Repubican
Senaor Platt
Vey
St. Louis
Coveland Ia
Grant
Beecher
Dinsmore
Spi
Trinity Church
John Hovy
Adams & Co
Neaness
D.ns
Ore
John Hiey
Mr. Dinsmore
Heny J. Raymond
Victory for reform in Louisiana returns split results
New Orleans reports Nicholls winning the state with 112520 votes to Warmoth 47360, a 65160 Democratic edge. Warmoth concedes defeat but alleges 40000 votes blocked in north Louisiana. Republicans win 11 of 58 parishes while New Orleans Citizens ticket tops regular Democrats by about 9500, celebrated with cannon and illumination.
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Nicholls
Warmoth
Louisiana
Reublicans
Citizens
A Queer Owl Ring Engagement Tale in Erie Line
Samuel Blair, an Erie brakeman living in Hornellsville, captured a wild owl near the city. An iron ring engraved From C. E. 8 to G. E. M. 1881 Fidelitas was found on the bird’s breast. The ring’s owners, if living, may claim it from Blair, but he will not part with the owl.
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Samuel Blain
Erie
Hornellsville
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Mr. Blair
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Clu
California
Patho
Washington
Positive remedy for disease claimed by reader
Letter to the editor promises a cure for consumption and offers to send two bottles of remedy to readers who provide their express and P O address. The sender provides a street address at Pearl Street in New York and claims thousands have been permanently cured.
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New York
C.J, Mason
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F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Chase
F. B. Dickerson & CO
Detroit
Mich
A. McOmber & CO
Rochester
Classified Liars Expose Wild Animal Hoaxes and Mermaids
An Anglo-Indian journalist by William T. Hornaday satirizes animal liars and tall tale exploits in hunting lore. He catalogs boastful exaggerations from game to tiger encounters and ends with a folkloric water-hass mermaid sighting from the Essequibo, flagged as fiction in a humorous essay from 1888.
Smallpox in Philadelphia and Lakewood report
News in brief notes outbreaks and health concerns from Philadelphia and Lakewood New Jersey including smallpox cases in a hotel, a hospital or public lodging, and officials monitoring the spread.
The Cares of Business Train Boy Rants on Grifters
In Harrisburg Telegraph Tom Jones reports a travel anecdote where a train boy laments rude passengers on a trip. He recalls multiple customers unfairly pressing for discounts, including banana haggling, a Century magazine demand, and cigars passed around for under market price. He vows to quit the job, frustrated by the customers’ behavior and threats.
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Tom Jones
Harrisburg
Edwin Boothian
Century
Florida
Lancaster County
Man chases hat blown along sidewalk by wind
A local man struggles to retrieve his hat as strong gusts roll it across the Somerville sidewalk. He follows, chasing the hat three feet at a time, with bystanders watching the windy misadventure unfold.
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Somerville Journal
A Hard Pine Stopper, for Instance
A Savannah reader notes Americus hosts a young man with genius for shaping soft pine into useful items. He can craft practical pieces from humble timber, showcasing notable skill and ingenuity in woodworking.
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Savannah News
Americus
Pamphlet Offer for Health, Vigor and Men’s Health Cure
A fragment advertises mailing an illustrated pamphlet on a claimed health cure called Balinese Alliance for a nervous debilated system. It promises quick restoration of vigor and manhood in exchange for the reader’s address and mentions various nonsensical terms and misspellings typical of late nineteenth century medical ads.
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Uye
Marston
Damaging Fires, Dams and Deaths Across Cities Reported
A Cincinnati tank line burned with $40,000 loss and $25,000 insurance. A Betts street furniture factory was destroyed. losses $50,000 with $20,000 insurance. A five story North Clark street building in Chicago collapsed injuring Patrick O Malley and others. Dexter the trotter died aged 30 in New York. San Diego Sweetwater dam completed at $400,000, reservoir 750 acres, dam height 0 feet base and 20 feet higher than claimed. Hoffman home near Jackson Missouri burned with three children killed. suspect father. Portland Maine shooting leaves Nellie Stevens dead and Edward Chase dying. Hallowell Maine shooting wounds H L Brown. Three intoxicated boys arrested. REQUIESCAT.
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Pat L'Ulleron
Patrick Nee
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Bonner
Sweetwater Dam
National City
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Portland
Edward Chase
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Johnson
Nellie Stevens
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H. L. Brown
Miller A. French
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Tramp Seeks Food As Woman Refuses Help
A tramp pleads for a meal from a woman who refuses aid. He offers to lick stamps to earn it while noting she has no food and letters to write. The exchange captures a brief street encounter in a city scene.
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New York Sun
Quiet Texas Town Seen Through Train Station Talk
A passenger at the railroad station remarks that the town seems quiet though he notes recent funerals, while a local native replies that a dog is prowling tonight. The exchange captures a slice of life in a Texas setting.
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