Russia in Odessa Tightens Control with New Police Orders
A Times correspondence from Essa describes General Todleben’s provisional rule in Odessa, detailing vast police visits, arrests, and mass censorship aimed at suppressing revolutionary activities. Orders at Yalta impose passenger checks, lodging surveillance, and strict penalties for unregistered residents and illicit gatherings. Authorities demand lodger lists, passport checks, and swift confiscation of arms, with educators and publishers enacting further controls.
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London Times
OneEssa
Todleben
Odessa
Revolutionary Party
Knop
Kovalsky
Around the World in 106 Days Postal Card Request
Frank H. Wyman of 7 Otis Street Boston sent a postal card February 25 seeking the fastest possible voyage around the world and urged postmasters to forward the item promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Wyman
Otis Street
Boston
Card Traces World Mail Route and Lag Time
A man sent an ecard from Boston to Liverpool and it circled the globe through London Paris Marseilles Suez Aden Bombay Calcutta Hong Kong Yokohama San Francisco and back to Boston. The journey lasted about lag days, with no postage charged beyond the original two cents. The reverse route’s card, sent on the same day, had not yet arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Boston
London
Paris
Marseilles
Suez
Aden
Bombay
Calcutta
Hong Kong
Yokohama
San Francisco
Anglican Celibates in Baltimore Mission Revival
The Baltimore Bulletin reports Mount Calvary Episcopal Church hosts a religious revival led by Rev Fathers Maturin and Torbert of the Anglo American Order of St. John the Evangelist, with a similar mission planned at St. Pauls Church by Rev Fathers Grafton and Hall. The article traces the order from Cowley England in 1860 to its 14 year presence in America, detailing vows of celibacy obedience and poverty, communal living, minimal possessions, and structure under Father Benson with limited church leadership in Boston Philadelphia and Oxford.
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Baltimore Bulletin
Mount Calvary Episcopal Church
Eutaw and
Madison Streets
Maturin
Torbert
Order of St. John the Evangelist
St. Paul’s Church
Grafton and
Hall
Society of St. John
Society of Jesus
Cowley
England
Father Benson
Order
Father Gratton
Church of the Advent
Boston
Father O'Neill
Father Prescott
St. Clement’s
Philadelphia
Christ Church
Westhaven
Conn
Father
Kefton
St. Paul’s
Father O'Neil
Benson
Oxford
America
Society of Evangelist Fathers
Patoer Grafton
St. Clement's
Bombay
Judson
India
Siletiya
A Wonderful Discovery Made a Long Way om
London Correspondent cites a sensational tale of Signor Rowara and Signor Kotura claiming to suspend animation in dogs, cats, and sheep with a South American extract. Subjects are frozen then revived by an antidote, with possible human trials proposed on a condemned felon. The piece notes improbability but highlights the romance of science.
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London
Manchester Examiner
Times
Brixbane
Signor Rowara
James Grant
Signor Kotura
England
Europe
Signor Koturo
Sir Henry Parker
Baron Munchausen
Largest Egg on Record Exhibited in South Boston
Mrs. John Nelson of 168 E street South Boston displays a morning lay weighing a quarter of a pound with a fourteen inch long circumference and eleven inch short circumference. The egg is described as the largest on record while a neighbor, Mr. Thomas Dowling of 122 Eighth street, showcases the monstrous specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nelson
E Street
Boston
Ben
T. F
Thomas Dowling
Eighth Street
Agricultural Distress in Ireland Grows Across West
Dublin June 11. Irish farmers face mounting distress with rent reductions spreading beyond remote districts. Tenants in the west press for abatements and some have secured up to twenty percent off rents while Naas board of guardians calls for landlords to grant reductions amid bleak times and worsening conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dvblin
Board of Guardians
Naas
Landlord tenant dispute over rent proportioning approved
A contentious measure on rent proportioning tied to current prices and agricultural output was passed unanimously after a heated debate. Peasants’ agitation remains peaceful so far, but the demands provoke anxiety that landlords may concede only a portion or risk escalating discontent and possible serious consequences.
Notorious Philadelphia murderer Parr dies in prison crime case
The Philadelphia-born Parr, famed for brutal crimes including incest with his daughter Susan and harassment of his family, was convicted and reportedly took poison in court. He collapsed in the dock, died hours later, with physicians suspecting strychnine. The sensational trial drew widespread indignation and public attention.
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Parr
Agsudge Kiock
Court Ofucers
Mr. Adama
Laken
Peaches Prospect For Large Eastern Shore Crop This Season
A correspondent from the peach district reports a delayed ripening by about a week with a large prospective yield across varieties. Hales may ship by late July or early August, followed by troths Yorks Crawfords Susquehanna Reeves Mixon Stump of the World and Heaths, totaling around 3.0 million baskets across the peninsula and shipments via extra express trains to Boston and western cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Susquehanna
Reeves
Gates
Crawford
Boston
Petroleum price drop sparks market reaction in New York
The petroleum market rose on June 11 as Tidewater Pipe Line opens in opposition to United Line controlled by Standard Oil. Crude oil at wells fell from 75 cents to 67 to 70 cents a barrel. Refined oil prices also declined after the shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic. York
United Pipe Line
Standard Oil Company
Grain Shipments Through Boston Seaboard Ports
In New York on June 11 it was reported that large through grain contracts have been made for forwarding shipments via seaboard ports, especially Boston. Since Saturday contracts total about 500000 bushels, lifting the aggregate to 1500000 bushels by end July. Most of the grain is corn and many shipments are from first hands as several steamers are chartered to carry the cargo.
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Parr
Marr
Pare
Hell
New York
Seaboard
Boston
Blaine
Ies
Eugene Hale
Ais
James G. Blaine
Hale
Napoleon the First
Maine Greenback surge reshapes state politics in 8th district
Eastport June 9 Democrats resigning as Greenback convention in Portland declares it the largest Maine political gathering. Joseph L. Smith nominated for governor with strong Greenback support. Republicans face losses. Democrats and Greenbackers unite to control the legislature, while Democratic nominating plans rest on Garcelon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastport
Portland
Maine
Joseph L. Smith
Mr. Smith
Garcelou
Greenback Party Delivers State Ticket in Minneapolis Feud
The Minnesota National Greenback convention at St Paul placed Asa Barton of Faribault for governor and William McGben of Fillmore as lieutenant governor along with Andrew Nelson Meeker county treasurer A P Hennigin St Paul attorney general William L Kelley St Paul railroad commissioner Ebenezer Ayres Washington county. Resolutions call for repeal of 1860 act strengthen public credit repayment of all US bonds per original contract payment of bonds issued since 1863 in bond interest bearing full legal tender notes favor free coinage of silver on same basis as gold repeal of the resumption act oppose treasury coin lock up contraction of currency since 1866 expand paper money with growth of trade require equal taxation on private and corporate property end class legislation condemn monopolies keep public domain for actual settlers oppose national banking act favor graduated income tax and owe term for president protest sectional agitation by party leaders and denounce Congress for boisterous debates while neglecting people’s interests. The resolutions passed by decisive vote with opposition only on old railroad bonds.
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St. Paul
Minn
National Greenback Party
Asa Barton
Faribault
William McGben
Fillmore County
Andrew Nelson
Meeker County
A. P. Hennigin
William L. Kelley
Ebenezer Ayres
Washington County
Congress
The Freight Pool and Railroads Compact
Merchants from the Produce Exchange report no cost-bound freights at cut rates for weeks. Railroads have cut rates to 74 1/2, 10, and 124 1/2 cents per hundred from Chicago to the seaboard. They doubt the new compact will curb rate changes before August 1 and fear a repeat of prior bad faith and rate wars that disrupt trade.
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New York
Produce Exchange
Chicago
Seaboard
Yankee Butter Faces Irish Competition from American Dairy Produce
A Glasgow letter reports Irish butter losing ground to American and Canadian meat and dairy products as Irish exports fall. It notes American packing advances and price pressures in Glasgow last season, pressuring Irish farmers to rethink production strategies amid rising global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Glasgow
The Last Veto on Army at the Ballot Box Report
Washington report on the House judiciary committee majority's summary of the president's veto message. It argues against armed troops near polls, cites constitutional limits and past precedents, and discusses repeal of the posse comitatus clause and fears of military interference in elections. It contrasts two veto messages and cites Supreme Court decisions to justify limiting federal power at state elections.
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Washtoton
D.C
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
United States
Legislative Department
House of Representatives
Aaron Burr
Supreme Court
Russian Stage Drama Before the Novel and Beyond
A historical survey of Russian theater traces its origins to the mid eighteenth century with Van Wisen and Gogol as pivotal figures. It contrasts Russian comedy with Western aims, noting depictions of primitive life, despotic families, superstition, and social mores, while highlighting plays like Brigadier and The Misfortune of Being Witty as windows into Moscow and provincial society.
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Land of the
Luurgvenieff
Goudard
Puchkin
Bermonto
Tolstoi
National Theatre of
Russia
van Wisen
Empire
von Wisen
Moliere
Goldoni
Lave
Griboiedof
Gogol
Gore Ot Uma
Triboiedos
Moscow
Russian Stage Progress Through Ostrovski's Social Dramas
The Moscow commercial class influences Russian theater with Ostrovski as the leading playwright. His socially themed plays such as Bread and Work Wolves and Lambs and The Last Sacrifice mark progress. His historical dramas Prince Scimiski and Vassilissa Melientievus gain favorable press acclaim.
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Moscow
Alexander Ostrovski
Pissenski
Postiektine
Munch
Scimiski
Vassilissa Melientievus
Ivan the Terrible
Iron Mask in Bastile Revealed in Historic Records
Translated notes from Le Lumiere Belge recount the Iron Mask entering the Bastile on 1 September 1698 with masked prisoner Marchialy, later dying in 1703. The letter from the Mask, unread for decades, claims royal birth and condemns Louis XIV while pleading for France.
Desperate clash between bands of Georgia negros
In Savannas Georgia yesterday a group of Bryan county excursionists clashed with Liberty county blacks at McIntosh station. John Randall led a Bryan militia unit bayoneting foes. He killed a man, and Liberty county group returned fire, killing four and wounding many as the train fled and track torn up.
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Savannan
Bryan County
Atlantic and Gulf
McIntosh
Liberty County
John Randall
Cotton and Telegraph Company Reports May Cotton State Prospects
The National Cotton Exchange statistics panel reports May results for Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas with favorable weather and strong stands. Arkansas shows a 244 percent acreage rise while Mississippi and Louisiana see stable or improving conditions. Separately Western Union announces quarter ending June 30 net profits around 210 302 93 with half year total 1 648 025 45 and a 15 percent dividend duly declared saving 653 436 77.
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New Orleans
Committee On Statistics of
The
National Cotton Exchange
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Western Union Telegraph Company Today
Green
Giant sea turtle exhibition in South Brooklyn
A sea turtle eight feet long and six feet wide is shown aboard the schooner Coebeo in South Brooklyn. It is described as one of the largest sea turtles ever brought to the port. The note also references a summer boarding advertisement in The Boston Daily Globe on page 4.
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New York
Coebeeo
Brooklyn
Carboline promises cure for baldness and hair restoration
A Pittsburgh Commercial remark cites Carboline as a remarkable deodorized petroleum product that treats the scalp, halts dandruff, and fosters hair growth. It claims rapid changes from thinning hair to darker, thicker locks, with color deepening over time and permanent results, based on 1877 reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Eau de Cologne
Pittsburg
CARBOLINE Hair Renewer Promises Remarkable Restorations
In Davisville California and across the country testimonials praise CARBOLINE as a hair restorer. Chase White from Davisville reports full head regrowth after four weeks use. Notaries confirm sworn statements. Attested by James D. King. Promoters cite dozens of satisfied customers including Joseph E. Pond Jr. and W. H. Brill & Co. The Oates come Troupe member Gustavus F. Hall also endorses six weeks' results.
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Davisville
Cal
Chas, Langley & Co
San Francisco
Chase White
Daviaville
James D. King
Joseph E. Pond, Jr
North Attlevoro
Mass
Gustavus F. Hall
Oates Come Troupe
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Commercial School
Yalta
Crimea
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Orianda
Simpheropol
Bakshy Serai
Inspector-General of Education
Olice
Bebe
Paninepey Publishers
Gorodnotehaleky Vestnik
Governor's Messenger
Society of St. John the Evangelist
South Boston
New York Herald of
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Susan
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Philadelpha
Illinois
Bin
Luat Tie
Ilinois
Pos
Maggie
Maine Politics
Greenback Party
Reensack
Lyceum
Bangorop
Garcelon
Smith
W. W. ‘Thomas, Jr
Thivogs
Minnesota Nationals
Proctor Knott
President Hayes
Army
Man With the Iron Mask
Forney's Progress
Progress
Sin
Bey
Tron Mask
le Baronne Egbert de Stein d’Altenstein
Belgium
Bastile
le Lumiere Belge
M. de Saint Mars
Isles Sainte-Marguerite
Pignerol
Bazamiere
M. de Saings Mars
M. Dujonce
M. de Rosarges
Bertaudiere
M. Rosarges
Castle of the Bastile
Isles Sainte- Marguerite
Mags
M. Girant
St. Paul's
Marchialy
de Rosarges
Rheil
France
Marquis de Louvais
Ape Louvais
Louis Fourteenth
St. Mara
Aumont
Jean Aumont
Hiis
Auguste Aumont
Louis
Louvais
King Cotton
Arkanses
Western Union
BosTrox Daily
Gone
Carboline
James Galagher
Allegheny City
Penn
W. H. Brill & CO
Fifth Avenue Pharmacy
Chenier
Car
Siclan
Kennedy & CO
Canadas
Great Britain
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Weeks & Potter
Smith, Dooittle & Smith
Cutler Bros. & Co
Carter, Harrig & Hamle
Jno. W. Perkins & Co
Phlun & Co
Dabbott & Co
Cee & Co
Hartford, & Co
Silas Dinsmore
Cester
Alonso Haven
H. Marunne
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