The Gunmaker of Essen Cast Steel Cannon Chronicle
A historical account traces Krupp’s rise from a small Essen workshop to a steel cannon giant. It details early cast steel trials, plant scale of 3277 houses, 1648 furnaces, and 11,000 horsepower, plus the 72-ton Krupp gun with 40 centimeter bore and 62 foot length, its design, tests, and velocity data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
Bilbao
Krupp
Spain
Dulman
Meppen
Mon Yen
Herr Preba
Herr Krupp
Munster
England
Woolwich
Duilio
Dandolo
Cronstadt
Constantinople
Apple Jack Distilleries in Orange County NY
The text details Apple jack production in Orange County New York, noting 60,000 gallons yearly and $50,000 government revenue. It describes local mills, how apples are processed, fermentation, distillation, aging, and the illicit trade. It mentions farmer payments in whiskey, high value per gallon, and seasonal fluctuations with large yields in certain years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
New York
Union
Sussex
Treatment of Tramps Under Merthyr Tydfil Policy
The Merthyr Tydfil guardians reduced tramp relief from 4274 in a year to 142 by requiring police inquiry into each applicant. Full relief is for illness or accident only. other tramps are judged on self-reported need. The policy curbs nuisance tramps and may deter itinerant groups from frequenting the area. A brief medical ad note promotes Dr Jull's Cough Syrup with a 26 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vall Mall
England
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydvil
The Spragues Contend With Past Challenges and Rise
Special correspondence recounts Amasa Sprague and his son William Sprague, early Rhode Island printers who faced immense trials in calico printing at Cranston. It highlights Europe trip for techniques, Civil War service, and later rescue efforts to stabilize the Sprague print works, including dam repairs and cost reductions, credit battles, and leadership amid collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Providence
Spragues
William Sprague
New
Amasa
Amasu Sprague
Europe
Atlantic
Manchester
England
Ois Mills
Manchesterin
Wijls
Cranston
House of the
House of Sprague
Rhone Island
Senate
Lim
Trout House
New York
Rhode Island
Libove Island
Hin
Convern
Baith
Connecticut
Sprague
Wade
Ae Ifa
Immigrants urged to settle in Texas for health and prosperity
In a letter from San Antonio dated September 14, the writer describes the San Antonio Immigration Aid Society preparing a free-use emigrants' building, cites Texas as ideal with a mild climate and low death rate, and extols colonization through a coordinated, landholding colony model with shared resources, education, and faith for better prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe
San Antonio
Texas
New York
Liverpool
England
West Texas
Singular case death from inoculation poison in Framingham
An elderly Framingham resident died from a suspected inoculation related blood poisoning after handling a turkey at a camp meeting. A wound on his hand reportedly led to fevered symptoms and a fatal illness over weeks. A local board of health met with Sawtelle employed workers to investigate but no definite cause or other injuries were confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Wentworth
North Framingham
Sawtelle
Framingham
Eulraila
Sawterle
Board of Health
Tragedy at Adrian County Fair Grand Stand Collapse
A grand stand at the Adrian county fair grounds collapsed injuring many, with at least six dead and fifty seriously hurt. The disaster occurred as about 2000 spectators were present, amid a chaotic extraction and a long list of victims from Adrian Jasper Petersburg Fairfield and nearby areas. The report details numerous injuries including broken bones, head wounds, and internal injuries, with some survivors transported to the opera house for care.
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Adrian
Mich
County Fair Grounds
M. M. Merek
John Hubbard
Jasper
Hyle and
Mosher
David Plumadure
Petersburg
William Stuiver
J. Winn
Vedder
Justice Wright
Fairfield
Frances Gilbert
B. Mooney
Robert McWillam
Ludeeway
Jesse Warren
Iis
Wiliam Gilbert Wode On
Loth
Frank Chamberlin
A. Crossier
Maggie Cicotte
George Hirsh
Mrs. Hoyt
W. RK
Thayer
Consort
W.S. Storr
William Keb
J. Westerman
Migs Medfeid
Ley Browen
Miss Clara Morris and Carlotta Patti in New York retrospectives
A Musical Times and Review profile recounts Clara Morris rising from fourteen in Cleveland to leading roles at Daly’s and the Lyceum with accidents shaping a storied career. It also notes Carlotta Patti’s Chickering Hall reception seven years post her last U.S. appearance, praised for technique yet deemed lacking in emotional warmth by the New York Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musical Times and Review
Clara Morris
Migho
Camille
Morris
Cleveland
Ohio
Old Academy of Music
Donn Klister
Corpade Ballet
Seven Sisters
Dan Setchell
Alice Harrison
Lacy
San Francisco
Ebhe
Charlotte Cushman
Jobn Elister
Rapids
Elisier
Columbus
Elisler
McCullom
Carlotta Patti
Chickering Hall
New York Times
Atlantic
New York
Mme
Patti
Putth
Sleep and posture an English physician explains risks of back sleeping
Dr. J Mortimer Granville argues posture affects rest with back sleeping causing blood pooling in the head and snoring, while side sleeping improves breathing and stomach digestion. He notes risks of head and chest conditions, ear deafness, and discomfort in arms, recommending right side for some and caution with arm position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mortimer Granville
Olley
Perilous Seychelles Waters Warn of Deadly Fauna
A London Telegraph correspondent warns of the Seychelles seas where a tiny poisonous ishi shark and aggressive sharks threaten fishermen. The laf is described as hollow‑backed and venomous, sometimes fatal, while sharks devour boat oars and threaten harpoons. An antidote is said to exist for the laf, but no protection against sharks. Those who stay ashore miss the beauty yet avoid danger, a fate greater than Jonah’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Seychelle Archipelago
Jonah
Witness Relief in Nash ville Trial Sparks Belief Clash
John H. Dix of the National Liberal League refused belief in God heaven hell and salvation while on the witness stand in Nashville Tennessee. He embraced Darwinian evolution and natural law, claiming no afterlife and that conscience is his punishment. The judge ruled his evidence inadmissible based on these beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
John H. Dix
National Liberal League
Hell
Earth
Jim
Isaac
Jacob
Washington
Lax
Justice Quarles
Dix
Pall Mall Gazette attacks Parnell over Ireland crisis
The Pall Mall Gazette urges strong government action against Mr. Parnell, warning ministers not to ignore Irish unrest. It predicts safe trials, spies, packed juries, and partisan judges, urging stern measures as English readers await Parnell’s fate. The report also notes election of Massachusetts Knights and Ladies of Honor officials in Boston.
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Dublin
Pall Mall
Arnell
Ireland
Gazette
Parnell
Meath
Pali Mail
Mr. Parnell
Draper Warns of Electricity Soon Lighting Everyday Life
Professor Draper told a University of New York audience that electricity for light would be general soon. He said new generation methods include waterfalls and other sources, and that electricity would power cooking and bi metallic uses with electro magnetism enabling rapid, economical locomotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Draper
University of New York
Riddle's Arrest Ties Norwich Manufacturer to 1877 Poison Death
Norwich October 2 William B Riddle a prominent Norwich manufacturer and inventor was arrested in New London on a charge of poisoning his wife who died in 1877 at Serborne on Franklin a trees. The case has long haunted the town with rumors and aborted exhumations as officials weighed evidence and debated pursuing the death. Riddle once ran a linen thread factory and was suspected of embezzlement earlier in his career. He was captured after an engineer colleague accused him, and police brought him to Norwich for detention. His son William witnessed the distress as the case unfolded.
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Krupp I
Essen
Freidrich
Krupp ST
Ersen
Krupp
Sprague
Lincoln
Alh
William Spre
Stine
Pacific Slope
Rhode Island
Norwich
Conn
William B. Riddle
New London
Serborne
Franklin
Kindle
Mipler
Atttorney Waller
Riddle
Woich
New York
Boston
Willimantic Linen Company
Séaarde
Riddie
Eastern Point Hotel
Pequot House
Sound
Worl
Riddis
Kiddle
Jiddle
Oathin
Bia
Henry L
Wilame
Diu
Williams
Ron Miao
Wiliams
Doelim
Papsre
Whaley
Bowen
Hin
Lin
Nad He
Nellie Gristol
William
Forgery Suspect Cooper Identified After London Bank Case
London reports identify the last week’s $20,000 forgery suspect as Willian Rinerold Cooper American by birth ex US Navy staffer who forged bank luminaries in Washington and England. He faced Bank of England operations and a later arraignment tied to a June Bank of England forgery. Nebraska Republicans rally Oct 2 in Omaha praising Grant and urging loyal voter stance while condemning rebel influence.
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London
Glyan, Milla & Co
Willian Rinerold Cooper
United States
Vavy
Admiral Lee
North Atlantic
Navy Department
Washington
Cooper
San Francisco
Bank of England
Hertfordshire
Smith, Payne & Co
Smith
South America
Nebraska
Omaha
Dota League
Congress
South
Ulysses S. Grant
Grain Trade Delays Central System Adoption in Grain Trade
New York October 1 The Produce Exchange board delays the cental system for grain from October 1 to January 1, 1880 due to large grain on hand and rail transport by 100 pounds. Flour and other produce will be sold per cental starting the new season. Steamship General Werder brings 220 immigrants to settle near San Antonio Texas. Destitute Russians from Brazil sent to Nebraska with some finding work through the labor bureau and others to be assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Texas
Mexico
San Antonio
Pexung
New England
New York
Board of Managers
The
Produce Exchange
General Werder
Bremen
Brazil
Nebraska
Labor Bureau
Apa
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Orange Co
Life IN
Lee R. Shryock
Texas Land and Immigration Company
Ttbeir
Bowb
Firth
Alex. H. Stephens
Georgia
H. Hayves
St. Louis, Mo
Michigan
Ketten
de Munck
Celimt
Neimich
Signor Ciampi
Mr. Pherps
Carlotta
Max Maretcek
Goo.d
Fix
Kutring
Anois Montague
iLe Iirat
Katrina
Lehabod
Pirates God Fairies
Anuis Montague
Sre
Frorence the Koax
Charles Turber
Finck
Iiik Bune
Maretzek
Panurge
Herve
Chilperic
Faust
Paris
Panurga
Bouffes-Parisiens
Coe Opera
Messrs. Clairville
Gastuvean
Belais
Lyerve
Waliy
Ulle
Blanche
Anne Sylvester
Agnes
Daly's
Misa Ehet
Mr. Dairy
Fifth Avenue
Alice
Lyceum
Mrr. Palmer
Oller
Edgar Fawcett
California
Myr. Parnell
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor of
Massachusetts
Codman Hall
Joseph Stedman
Jamaica Plain
George W. Perkins
Chelsea
G. A. Coburn
Last Cambridge
Charles Curtis
Sarah E. Prior
East Robtong
Grand Sentinel
F. T. N. Monblo
East Cambridge
Dr. Draper
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