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Branford Gleaner

Location

Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1879

Page

4

Calamitous Kiss Tied to Nevada Court Oddity

In Virginia City Nevada a three account trial before Justice Meeker heard a disturbing the peace assault case from a party at Adams house. Testimony featured a light outage and mistaken identity as Mrs Adams and Miss Clark sparked laughter. Jury returned not guilty and the court scene ended with adams scrambling.

Virginia City John Meeker Adams Meeker Adama Miss Clark Constable Metcalf Lucy Clark North Stewart Street Mr. Adams Lark Clark Armstrong

Mississippi Jetfies show broad impact on commerce and farming

An illustrated Scribner article by E L Cortell praises Captain Eads work at South Pass. It cites verified theories and forecasts of jetties aiding Mississippi valley growth, higher cereal shipments, and reduced freight costs, predicting a major agricultural and commercial revolution as river commerce expands.

E. L. Cortell Port Eads Scribner Eads South Pass Mississippi Valley

Court case and racing row amid New Jersey trials

Miscellaneous items report a Newark jury verdict in the Blair case, a proposed five mile Washington row between Hanlan and Courtney with a $600 purse, and a Brooklyn court awarding Adele F. Lucas $50 from a liquor dealer. Other notes include Mon­tauk sale, Sag Harbor fire losses, and political agricultural society planning.

William Blaikie Hanlan Courtney Sly Newark N. J Joseph A. Blair New York Johny Armstrong Montclair Adele F. Lucas George Bulwinkle Brooklyn Pittsburgh Stella Lilla Mary Dunn Lily Mar7 Farmers’ Club National Agricultural Society J. H. Preall Pan United States Royal Agricultural Society of England Victor J. Prolette Pennsylvania Hyde Connecticut A. S. Heath Ezra Whitman D. W. Wilson Montauk Long Island Sag Harbor Washington Blakie Hudson Scranton New England Middle States Easton Calvin J. Horn Frederick Sampses

Signaling School at Fort Whipple Showcases Training System

A Washington Post tour reveals how the United States Signal Service trains personnel at Fort Whipple, starting in the field with two months of practical signaling and telegraphy, then meteorology and electricity. progression includes field practice, exams, and advancing to higher branches. The unit comprises about thirty at the fort with a broader force of 150 sergeants, thirty corporals, and 270 privates, with ongoing promotions and abundant applicant interest.

Washington Post Fort Whippe National Capital United States Signal Service American Signal Service Fort Whipple United States Washington Bald Mountain Capitol

Imperial sanction seals Marie Christine and Alfonso union

The Emperor of Austria gives formal approval to the marriage of Archduchess Marie Christine to King Alfonso of Spain. A San Domingo revolt, Montreal fire, and Afghan executions are reported, along with clashes at Kazan university and a three day Jamaica storm causing fatalities and heavy damage.

Austria Marie Christine Alfonso Spain San Domingo Arme Montreal Cabul Kasan Russia Jamaica West Indies Kingston

First French Ballet in New York Sparks Backlash

In 1827 the Bowery staged the first French ballet in New York with Mme Hutton as lead. The audience hissed, a theater uproar followed, and the night closed without further shows. Newspapers labeled the event ghastly and indecent, yet by month’s end fashionable crowds returned.

New York Bowery Mme. Hutton

First US Locomotive Built by Peter Cooper Ships Passengers

The first passenger locomotive in the United States was built by Peter Cooper in 1830 and operated on the Baltimore to Ellicott's Mills line.

United States Peter Cooper Baltimore

Exiled Siberians and Panama Railway Plans Highlighted

The column covers debt warnings from Professor Swing on mortgages and speculation, a refutation of rumors about ex Empress Eugenie entering a convent, Chiselhurst remains visited by Americans, M Sebillot’s Panama ship railroad plan, Norway nickel production growth, and Siberian exiles freed to work under supervision while political exiles lack such rights.

Eugenie Chiselhurst London Siberian Siberia Czar

The Wasted Power at Niagara Falls Revealed

The Falls move an estimated 100 million tons of water per hour with a 150 foot drop, plus a parallel 150 foot rapids fall. The principal fall yields about 16,800 horsepower, which would burn at least 266 million tons of coal annually if generated by steam, implying world coal output would barely cover this waste.

Niagara Falls

Fragments Note Heated Opinions On Music And Health

The text references musician opinions and sudden changes, noting throat diseases coughs and colds. It promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches as relief, mentions a 25 cent price, and cites the printing firm Menars Herper Bro and H Johns' Asbestos Liquid and Jackson's Best tobacco.

Brown Menars, Herper & Bro H. W. Johns Chew Jackson

Hop Bitters and Kidney-Wort Claim Cures For Constipation Debility

An 19th century style advertisement touts Hop Bitters and Kidney-Wort as remedies that cure constipation and restore health to debilitated parts. It cites sensational claims of hundreds of cures and praises the products as a tonic and invigorant.

Hunt Rome Hutt Pamphlette Clarke Providence R. L Fatinitza Suppe Doctor Alcantara Birthhborg Corneville Planquette

Death on the Florence railroad and a death pact

A railroad worker in Florence Italy was killed after being run over. His sweetheart attempted to join him on the tracks but survived with an arm amputation. She later bled to death after removing her bandage. The piece ends with medical advertisements and tips on digestion and foot care.

Florence Italy

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