A Bull and Bear Fight Before New York Senate Committee
William H. Vanderbilt and Rufus Hatch testified before a New York Senate committee on corners and futures at the Metropolitan Hotel. Vanderbilt condemned speculation as injurious to railroads and commerce, while Hatch described it as largely unregulated gambling that harms producers and raises prices, with both men criticizing Wall Street practices and calling for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Vanderbilt
Rufus Hatch
Senate Committee On
Metropolitan
New York
Vanderbilt
Chauncey M. Depew
Boyd
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
Mr. Vanderbilt
Wall Street
A Than
Harlem
Commodore Vanderbilt
Albany
Minneapolis
Chicago
Hateh
Mississippi
Adam
Hatch
Joseph
Northwestern
Henry Keep
Adamless Eden Opera Delights Lan London Audiences
An amusing opera titled Adamless Eden was produced by Miss Lilly Clay's company at the Opera Comique with seventy female performers. The piece mocks male dominance, features lively music by Walter Slaughter, bright costumes, and a ballet of postmen. Also noted is Professor Woodworth’s living agama lizard specimen from Pernambuco on display nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saville Clarke
Walter Slaughter
Messrs. Clarke & Slaughter
Lord of Creation
Oime
Lordiess
Miss Clay
Woodworth
Pernambuco
Constable scales chimney to seize seed cotton
John L Cruse the Cumming Georgia constable climbed a roof and slid down a chimney to reach 2000 pounds of seed cotton owned by Jonathan Potts. He opened the door from inside and rolled the cotton out then returned via the chimney and drove to Cumming. A separate note reports a fatal British Guiana incident where a traveler died after drinking from a plant sap mixed with rum causing internal organs to seal with rubber-like coagulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Cruse
Cumming
Jonathan Potts
Santa Claus
British Guiana
India
No Faith in Thermometers from Newburyport Lady
A local woman skilled in plants but lacking cultivation knowledge turned to a neighbor for gardening tips. He blamed irregular heat, suggesting a thermometer to regulate temperature. She claimed she had used one before, saw no improvement, and discarded it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport Herald
Oman
Taitou
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, New Jersey
Honest Hop Bitters and Adaimson Balm Endorsed by Journal
The paper condemns overpriced Hop Bitters and praises Adaimson's Botanic Cough Balsam as an honest effective remedy for colds throat illnesses and consumption risks. It notes cost issues and urges readers to avoid fake nostrums while confirming personal cures and recommending the balsam. Also a job notice from V E A offering twenty girls for general house work at 19 Winter Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaimson
Winter Street
Gould
UNUK
American Checker Player issued by Charles F Barker
Charles F Barker announces the American Checker-Player at 16 Pemberton square with 22 openings 534 variations and 35 critical positions by Barker and contributors Wardwell and Lyman. 179 pages cloth bound price seven cents. Orders addressed to Barker Cambridgeport Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wardwell
Lyman
Charles F. Barker
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Wyllie and Powell Play Chess in Peabody 1882
From Peabody Massachusetts in November 1882 the games between James Wyllie and G H Powell are recorded with move sequences and results. Powell varied openings in a second game, with Wyllie winning and Powell noting two moves were played differently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Mass
James Wyllie
G. H. Powell
Powell
Badaac
Yates and the Rival Checkers World Champion Debate
The Philadelphia Press notes Robert E. Yates as a premier checker player, praised by Wilder as a splendid young gentleman. It references Wylie’s Boston trip and his broad challenges, mentions quiet Minnesota play, and recalls Mr. Underwood’s fluctuating fortunes with Wisconsin business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Wylie
Peabody
Mass
Epping
N. H
Barker
Brother Wylie
Glasgow
Boston
Turf
Hit
Cleveland
Yates
Hoyt
Kershaw
Wisconsin
W. E. Truax
C. F. Barker
Parker
R. D. Yates
Ayreshire Lassie
Mr. Yates
Wyllie
Ceponens
Robert E. Yates
Wilder
Minnesota
Mr. Underwood
Minneapolis
Albert Johnson
West
Underwood
Johnson
Philadelphia Press
Grist Mill Puzzles and Ghosts of Gloucester
The note from Upper Gloucester Me details a Grist Mill puzzle page edited by Comus featuring communication to W H Todd of East Somerville Mass and a set of numeric riddles and wordplay examples. The puzzle list includes references to skeletons and various numbered items with hints about Christmas stocking and maritime phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Gloucester
Word square puzzle snippets from early 20th century pages
A collage of cryptic word square items and across down clues from multiple city pages. Entries mention Randoph Dallas Newark Boston and Lawrence with varied numbered clues, spanning letters words plants ships and tools across several puzzles.
Prize Winners in Mabel Cross-Word and Rhumerical
The page lists top winners Trebor Maud Lynn Mrs Mary W from Boston Baltimore Buffalo along with many names tied to the Grist Mill puzzle earlier. Readers are urged to submit more grists and enjoy seasonal greetings while noting a few postal submission refusals from Joseph C N and Jesus Overlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trebor
Boston
Mass
Maud Lynn
Baltimore
Mary W
Buffalo
N. Y
Ned Hazel
Charlie
Gayberd
Eddie A. Wheeler
Mabel
Twilight
Henry F
Myrtle
Gyp
Korn Kake
Joseph C. N
Call and Globe
Rebor
The Value of a Horse Tail Costs Stable Owners Much
A stable at Beach street valued a horse at $400 but after a veterinary mishap the horse lost its tail. The tail cutting left the animal with a bare stub, reducing value. Owners Swallow and Sumner offered the horse for sale at $100 with no buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swallow & Sumner
Beach Street
General Butlers Kindness How He Obtained a Pension for a Poor Widow
A letter to the Louisville Courier Journal recounts General Butler aiding a widow by obtaining a pension through his influence in Congress. The tale highlights his willingness to help when political backing was lacking, noting other acts of kindness during his service. Kidney-Wort is promoted as a universal cure for bowel liver and kidney complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Navy
New Orleans
Florida
Harvard College
General Butler
Paul
Hazers
Mpenare
Paul Butler
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York State
Hannibal and
St. Jo
New York Central
Chauncey Depew
William H. Jas
Mr. Fink
Fink
Dovers
Cruse
Honest and Liberal
Chess and Checker Players’ Headquarters
Pemberton Square
Isaiah Barker
BLACK
Clasgow
Theo. W. Kimley
Greenford
Mr. Kinley
Messrs. Wyllie
Mr. Tee
Blac
Cinennati Commercial
Kurman
Shelket
Sreentnrs
Ind
Wyatt
G. D. Bugbee
Checker News
Bristol
COMUS
W. H. Todd
Lincoln Street
East Somerville
INGS
Cynit Deane
France
Randolph
Dallas
Tex
T.X
New York City
Ae Max Sims
Newark, N. J
Wat
Spain
Manayunk, Penn
Danby Lyon
Christ
Aetter. Lawrence
Arthur F. HoLt
Russia
Masg
Momus
Rmand
Epple
Wheeler
Cyril Deane
CLIO
Sardinia
Mediterranean
South America
Hudson, Mass
Weekly Globe
Cross
Joseph C.N
Ceneral Butler
Weekly
GLOBE
Peterson’s Magazine
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Penn
Wyk
ABLLE
Australia
William H. Thomes
Europe
East Indies
Ballous Magazine
Hawley Street
Amine
Crith
Sherwood & CO
Williamsburg
N. C
AEROS
O Chromos
Wes
Clinton Bros. & CO
Intonville, Conn
Rideocut & CO
Barclay St
E.h.pardee
Agenta
Star Printing Co
Northford
Conn
Uname
Snow & CO
Meriden
A. M. Cook
Epiona
E. P. Roe
Mary Clemmer
Washington
E. Blanchidl
Leland
Fara Howes
H. E. Alvord
Samuel Parsons
F. D. Curtis Willl
H.T
John Bascom
L. LD
Wis. University
GC Caldwell
Cornell Wes
Roiniin Sedngland
Avian
Et. College
Jehuae One Zhesey
Tova Sinke Agri
Riley WS
S. Welsh
Ll.d
Iowa Agri
Wil
Bey George Thurber
CR Sulndelson
Dupre
Curran
Orance Judd CO
Broadway
N.Y
Det
Wvich
Trice
Ais
Your Name City
de Alert
Stevens Bros
Ent
American Steam Cara Works
New Haven
Aldo
Agent
Clinton &Co
North Haven
Goins
2TNA Card Co
Fulton St
P. C
M. Halley
First Avenue
L. Jones & CO
Nassau
Alma Printing Co
Reed & CO
M. F. Moss
Vandalia
Potter&Co
Montonese
Dietz
Reng
Lancaster
Lancaster Watch Co
John Garmore
Guy Als
J. &. Shepard & & Cry
Eowlst
de He Smith & CO
Sole Agi's
Palatine
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