Howard's Letter and the Rise and Fall of Public Fame
A reflective column on the politics and culture of New York, contrasting past governors and vivid public figures with their faded recognition. The piece laments political spectacle, praises philanthropy by the era’s wealthy patrons, and surveys theater, art, science, and social life flourishing amid a shifting public memory.
Railroads versus jobbers in Des Moines case decision
The town board of railway commissioners at Des Moines delivered a ruling on the petitions from Davenport, Dubuque, and Burlington jobbers. It found the conspiracy charge not sustained, but held discriminatory and extortionate rate practices proven by the evidence, despite issues of control.
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Charles Bodman
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Allen County
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Michigan Central
Toledo
Detroit
Air Line Junction
Charles Madison
George Sittner
George Zimmerman
James Strothers
Robert Jackson
Numerous Disasters and Incidents Across North America
A long digest of late 19th century calamities and events reports fires, wrecks, crimes, yellow fever cases, arrests, political violence, and maritime losses across the United States and Canada. Notable items include a prairie fire near Sioux Valley injuring seven, Ex Mayor Andy Fulton shot in Colorado, a massive yellow fever outbreak in Jacksonville and Gainesville, and a blast of accidents from rail to bridge collapses with multiple fatalities.
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Nels Nelson
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Louis Demers
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Headingly
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No Annexation Debate Voices Canadian Loyalty
At a Sherbrooke banquet, Sir John A. Macdonald urged allegiance to Britain, arguing annexation would bring direct taxation and ruinous changes. He claimed Canada’s constitution outperforms the U.S. system and warned against commercial union or reciprocity that would erode freedoms. He stressed Canada’s climate, soil, and prosperous laws under British connection.
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Fire destroys Monticello Seminary in midnight blaze
Nov 4 Monticello Seminary for young ladies in Goofrey, a celebrated Western school, was totally destroyed by fire at 1 am. 125 girls, teachers, and 12 servant girls slept inside. all were rescued with narrow escapes. The five story building, 110 feet long, burned after the kitchen room fire spread. Loss estimated at $250,000. principal Mrs. Haskell mourns paintings and mementos lost to the flames.
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A Lesson in Physiology at High Street School
A High street school teacher used herself as a physiology model during a lesson on the body. Students identified parts like the head and limbs but hesitated on the backbone. A bright pupil finally offered the humorous reply Yer bustle, drawing laughter from the class.
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John
A Very Sensible Muskrat Plays Hen’s Guardian
A South Norwalk man owns a hen raising six chicks. An orphan muskrat wandered into the coop one afternoon and, after initial resistance, slept under the hen’s wing with the chicks that night. Since then the muskrat has continued to sleep there each night, much to the animal’s and the hen’s apparent pleasure. The unlikely arrangement has become a curious household tale.
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Impeach the Magistrate
Report from Pittsburg Chronicle shows a magistrate hearing where the prisoner and roommate are accused of stealing a pocketbook with $127 and additional items. The prosecutor confirms more theft including an overcoat and a gray vest, prompting the magistrate to call the charges grave.
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