Relic of many wars Count Zawaski in Boston after Wandering Tour
An elderly Polish count known as the Old Hero recounts a life spanning Napoleonic battles and the U S Civil War. He claims to have served under Napoleon, endured the Moscow retreat, and fought with Sigel, while wandering the United States to reach Paris via Montreal.
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Worcester
Boston
GLOBE
Boston & Albany
Joe Jefferson
Rip van Winkie
New England
Waterloo
United States
Spencer
Count Zowaski
Hiim
Montreal
Paris
Moscow
Napoleon
Warsaw
Count Zawaski
Poland
Hony
Europe
Bin
Rince Pointoski
Bonaparte
Black Arabia
Egypt
Hungary
Turkey
Asia
Carl Schurz
West Point
Reading
Penn
Sigel
Pennylvania
General Grant
Ali
Lorce
San Francisco
Myrandfather
London
Alexis
Minnesota
Stillwater
Siberia
Washington
Carl Senurz
Ayer
Dr. 3. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Maas
All Druggista
Sunstroke Dreams of Old Methodist Farmer in Vision
New Haven News recounts William Guillette of Pines Bridge village Seymour, an 80 plus longtime Methodist leader whose sunstroke four years ago triggered periodic visions. He prophesies biblical scenes, claims heaven’s music, argues over Bible facts, and even vaults fences during agitated trances, pursued by his grandson Allie.
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New Haven
Pines’ Bridge Village
Seymour
William Guillette
Thas
Guillette
Alice Guillette
Jock
Aed Sie
Perdtion
Heaven
Allie
Hell
Joshua
Genteman
New Jerusalem
Allie Guillette
Angels In
Christ
God
Paul
iLaman
Tobacco for Greenland Afloat as Esquimaux Trade Arsenal
The whaling schooner Era sails from New London for Greenland with 1500 pounds of tobacco and a half ton of lead among cargo. The ship will trade tobacco and firearms for furs, with natives supplying labor for seals and whales. Captain Timothy S. Clisby will command. crew largely from New Bedford.
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Sunday Globe
New London
Era
Greenland
Esquimaux
Roswell King
Hudson's Straits
Timothy 5
Clisby
Maniac passenger parades in changing costumes on voyage
A Melbourne bound steamer passenger stuns fellow travelers by emerging from his state room in a jockey outfit then a knight and later a cardinal robe. Observers suspect madness, but a sailor reveals the mysterious “actor” Davidson’s bone servant is airing his master’s wardrobe to prevent mold as a prank.
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San Francisco Post
Australia
Melbourne
Davidson
Prominent U S Millionaires List From Era
A compiled roster names William H Vanderbilt Fair of California Mackey of California August Belmont Senator Sharon Senator Jones Astor James G Bennett Jay Gould H J Tilden Solon Humphreys Sidney Dillon Edward Clark Oakes Anes Jr Fenny Hmith Pierre Larlard with wealth figures ranging from 15 to 200 million dollars reflecting the era's wealth concentration in New York Chicago and California based sources from Troy Times.
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Troy Times
United States
William H. Vanderbilt
Fair
California
Flood
Mackey
August Belmont
Senator Sharon
Senator Jones
Astor
New York
James G. Bennett
Jay Gould
Beecher Sermon at Cornell Stresses Christ Crucified and Love
Reverend Henry Ward Beecher addressed Cornell University students and townspeople on Pauls gospel of Christ crucified. He argued that true orthodoxy lies in goodness and love, not in intellect, and urged a God who suffers, forgives, and serves humanity.
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Beecher
Cornell University
Boston Globe
Ihacca
N. Y
Ward Beecher
Armory
Paul
Apostle
P’aul
Christ
Bethlehem
Volunteer at Plattsburg 1814 Remembered by Marlboro Elder
Special correspondence recalls Col Cyrus Frost recounting the Lake Champlain battle of Sept 11 1814 at Plattsburg. A young dark complexioned recruit nicknamed the Volunteer joins Ticonderoga, fires on Confiance after orders, aids American victory, then vanishes never to be identified.
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Boston Globe
Marlboro
N. H
Cyrus Frost
Dublin
Lake Champlain
Plattsburg
GLOBE
John Nutting
Whitehall
Commodore McDonough
Eagle
Ticonderoga
Deak
McDonough
Eco Pd
Downie
Sackett’s Harbor
Paris Letter: French horse cars amuse and confound
A Chicago Tribune Paris letter cheekily describes Paris horse-drawn streetcars. It notes strict passenger limits, ticketed entry, language hurdles as numbers are called te deux trois, and a peculiar horn sound from the dashi board. It highlights convenience with a hint of French economy and stylish riders saving five cents while observing rules.
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Paris
Chicago Tribune
America
France
Lanarkshire Cup Final Four Chess Games at Hamilton
Four games played Saturday at Hamilton between W Campbell and D G M K with final result drawn after a long series and commentary noting a missed winning continuation by M Kelvie. Matches labeled Alma Whister regular and others show varied scores and an abandoned game.
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Hamilton
Messrs. W. Campbell
D. G. M’kelvie
M’kelvie
Alma
Campbell
Adesoe
Kelvie
Wits
Whister
LD. G. M’k
Lanarkshire Draughts Association
William Campbell
D. G. M'Kelvie
Glasgow
R. Young
Carluke
J. Johnstone
Wishaw
M‘kelvie
Whilter
Melvie
Glasgouw Herald
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Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Barker
Messrs. Wardwell
Lyman
Charles J’. Barker, Co
Isaiah Barker
Bridgeport
Black, Black, Wi
A. 5
Shealls
Russell
A. Sars
Black
Theo
Thad Kimley
Greenford
Aug. Schaefer
J. Gallagher
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Frink
W. J. Smith
Pais Ia
Dr. Brown
Gre Gould
Checker News
H. Z. Wright
Haverhill
Mwright
Killam
Wright
E.G
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Horne
Jeffers
Oybeyv
Harvey
Mr. Wyllie
New York City
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Ty Ae
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Teale
Capeellaerces
Ey Twain
Carne Pines
Phair
People's Leading Paper
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Elkhart Carriage
MFG CO
Eal
W.B
Sec
Elkhart
Intana
Waturxiviccus
Mhilamm
Ing
Cafe Lozeling
Messrs. Fiedler and Brown
Richmond
Ind
Rutland Herald
Kate Hurlburt
Bennington
Montana
Miss Hurlburt
Gay Bros
Barclay St
Hamlin
Express
L. Hamlin
Sebago Lake
Howe
Aatatendon Dr
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Free
J. Lynn & Co
Broadway
Watchmakera
T & Co
Dey St
Meart and Hand
Chicago
M. L. Arey
Gold Hill
N.C
Messarauaneern Owen
Lyons Silk CO
Masa
Outfit
Willuarantee
Ublbard Brothers
Federal St
dSusté&wylt
Fulton St
Western Herald
St Louis
Nervita
A. G. Quin
Louis Bagger & CO
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B.C
Pia
Apstol Card CO
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Conn
M. Young
Greenwich
WEST
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Cincinnati
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Truk & CO
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Barda
Gakd CO
Centersrook
ARD CO
East River
Clinton & CO
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Capitol Card CO
Nassau
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