Beets to Sugar in Maine Spotlighted at Portland Works
Portland reports on the Maine Beet Sugar Company detailing the beet to sugar process, plant layout, lime and bone black use, and the diffusion and evaporation steps. It notes costs, production figures, pulp value, and the economic challenges for farmers and the plant, with calls for improved farming practices and continued investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine Beet Sugar Company
California
Forest City
West Commercial Street
Blackwell
Germany
Rocklana
Acre
Maine State Grange
Fernald
Agricultural College
Maine Et Sugar Company
J. McIntire
York County
Sugar Manufacturing
Her Majesty’s
Collision Tale of Queen and Anchoria Aboard Vessel
London doctor Kingsbury and Mr and Mrs Ham mingway of Liverpool aboard the Queen recount a collision with the Anchoria 300 miles from Sandy Hook. The Anchoria struck on its starboard side in fog, 165 steerage and 24 cabin aboard, passengers panicked yet lifeboats saved 1965 people. Captain Hedderwick and well trained crew guided rescue and preservation of both ships with no major loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchoria
Auctoria
Sandy Hook
Kingsbury
Hedderwick
Tourjee
Aleady
Europe
New York
St. Nicholas Hotel
Queen
Williams
Brattleboro Bank Ruin From Waite Defalcation Exposed
Brattleboro Vermont June 17 The First National Bank of Brattleboro is ruined by the defalcation of president and former cashier Silas M Waite. Estimates place the loss at 150000 to 500000 with more receipts found later. Waite fled last week and is said to have sailed for Europe. Directors discovered forged notes and masses of missing assets after a local inquiry. Suits attach property of Waite and several directors. many stockholders ruined, including a widow with 2500 in savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro, Vt
First National Bank
Silas M. Waite
Waite
Europe
Washington
Eee
C. J. Amidon
Hinsdale
N. H
A. Whitehead
Vermont
A. Nash
H. C. Willard
W. F. Willard
Brattleboro
C. J. Amdon
Charles C. Waite
New York City
Windsor House
William F. Richardson
James M. Tyler
Henry C. Willard
Henry A. Nash
Susan L. Arms
Bellows Falls
A. I
Levi H. Foster
Walpole
Caleb Foster
Oliver Martin
Congress
Richardson
Vernon
Newfane
Brattleboro Gas Company
Hinsdale Stock Company
New Hampshire
Vermont Valley
Connecticut River
West River Railroad
N.C. Sawyer
William Guild
J. Amidon
Frederick Billings
Woodstock
C. C. Waite
Connecticut River H Railroad Company
Taunton Locomotive Works
T. W. Park
Bennington
Windham County Bank
First National Bank of Brattleboro
Aho
Brattleboro and
Rockingham
Origin of the phrase eating crow in Knickerbocker tale
The Indianapolis Journal cites a Knickerbocker Magazine origin story about a thrifty Hudson Valley farmer who boasted he could eat anything, including a crow. After boarders doubted him, a crow dinner test proved his boast, with the boarder secretly spicing the crow as it cooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Knickerbocker Magazine
Hudson
Albany
Knickernockers
Ned
I Kin Eat Crow Then Backed Off
A farmer faced with a dish of crow reacted with humor and stubborn resolve. He claimed he could eat it, then after biting twice he paused at the third scoop and started to retreat toward the door, muttering that he still did not crave more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineck
Cuttin
Shadowed Romance on Trial in Norwich Court
A Connecticut slander suit unfolds in Norwich Superior Court over 20000 damages claimed by Mrs. Harriet E. Webster. Neighbors in Lebanon watched as Webster’s window shadows and a curtain cloak story were central, with testimony from Miss Lucy Electra Brown and others including Ira Tucker and William Brown. Webster denies the allegations as neighbors testify to alleged window pantomime and improprieties. Counsel for Brown includes Jeremiah Halsey. Webster is represented by Hiber Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Norwich
Conn
Harriet E. Webster
Jonathan Trumbull
Lebanon
George Green
William Brown
Lucy Electra
Webster
Brown
Mrs. Webster
Lucy Electrarown
Miss Brown
Green
Brown and
Jeremiah Halsey
Gardiner Greene
Hiber Clarke
Willimantic
President vetoes deputy marshals bill in June 1880 note
The President sent to the Senate a veto message on the deputy marshals bill. He argues the measure alters existing law, creates new officers, and conflicts with Supreme Court rulings on constitutional powers and federal election supervision. The veto, dated June 15 1880, cites objections to the bill’s structure and enforcement provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Siebelt
United States
A Queer Escape on Harlem Train Near Bronxville Bridge
A Harlem train from White Plains to Bronxville avoided disaster when a frightened horse appeared on the track near Bronxville bridge in Westchester. Engineer Stewart reversed the lever and managed to stop the train at the bridge edge. The horse wedged on the bridge, then fell into the river below and was rescued with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronxville Bridge
Westchester County
N. Y
White Plains
Stewart
Bronx River
The Triangular War Peace Terms From Chile and Bolivia
A Chili correspondent reports peace terms for the allies. Bolivia must realign to the Atacama line to Loa, lose coastal dominion, and Taracopa remains under dispute. Peru’s share of the BEBO 0G for making a sale is set at $2, with enforcement to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Chili
Bolivia
Atacama
Loa
Peru
Taracopa
Kinkom's Phono Divisor Creates Harmonics In San Francisco
A Chronicle reporter visits the San Francisco workshop of inventor Mr. Kinkom who unveils the phono divisor a device claimed to resolve sounds into their harmonic components. The test with a clarinet and violin produces eerie multi tone resonances, while the reporter’s voice falters and the machine appears destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkom
Tm Edison
Doneghala
America
San Francisco
Kingom
Stroike
Gay
Mr. Kinkom
Richter
Mr. Ninkom
Mr. King Kom
Bekasé
TILDEN'S LITTLE GAME. Democratic talks before Cincinnati convention
New York reports weeks of conferences among Tilden and leading Democrats from several states. A telegram asked Henry B Payne to accept second on the ticket. A draft paper questions Tilden’s 1870 electoral victory and insists he was constitutionally elected, with delegates urged to withdraw names in favor of the people’s choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
New York
Cincinnati
Henry B. Payne
Cleveland
Ohio
Payne
United States
Cod
House of Representatives
Republic
The Corrupt Candidate and Garfield's Stock Ties
A New York Tribune excerpt from February 19 1873 surveys testimony on James A Garfield and other Republicans linked to the Credit Mobilier affair. It notes Garfield held stock via Oakes Ames, claims a loan as repayment, and condemns evasions and perceived dishonor while urging the issue be returned to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Hiaine
Stresm
James A. Garfield
Ohio
Oakes Ames
New York Times
Messrs
Kelley
Garfield
Credit Mobilier
John Kelly Firm Refuses To Back Tilden Withheld Support For Any Other Candidate
A Baltimore letter from John Kelly firm says he opposes Tilden and will aid any other candidate. He denies compromising with Tilden and states opposition will continue until the Democratic convention selects nominees. The letter accuses Tilden and friends of trying to destroy their organization and warns against supporting a man with strong prejudices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Baltimore
William McWilliams
New York Comptroller
Tammany Chief
Baltimore Sun
Mr. Tilden
Oracle
Democratic National Convention
Papper
Tor Poslmod
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maine
Silas Waite
Lucy Electra Brown
Tucker
Catera
New England
Boston Dairy Grope
Boston
Mass
Kinkom’s
Isan Francisco Chronicle
Society
Chronicle
Gime
Lodo
Michael Lot KinKou
Mloom
the Chronicle
John Kelly Firm
Mackonochie
St. Albans
Holbern
Curch
St. Joan’s
N. F
McCowan
Philadelphia
DalLy Globe
Garbol Mae
Paventoce
Vo Tee
Peing
Ata
E Aressidg
Kennedy & CO
Canada
Second Ave
WOOD
Pittshurgeh
Geo. C. Goodwin & Co
Weeks & Potter, Smith, Doolittle & Smith
Carter, Harris & Hawley
Weeks & Potter
Ington
H. & J. Brewer
Springfield
Mags, Brent, Good & Co
Park Place
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