Hawesville tragic blast casualty and regional notes
Later reports from Hawesville Kentucky say H A Davison died from injuries after a bomb exploded in Mr. Duncan's store. Duncan and Sterrits are gravely ill. building logs valued at about 30 000. Police guard the bomber's home amid threats. Also noted: American Screw Company formed from Eagle and New England Screw in Providence with stock movements. Milwaukee County officials seek re enactment of first degree murder death penalty. Philadelphia North American projects US population at 82 100 000. A St Bernard saves a five year old girl from drowning in the Miami Canal. Two thousand dollars raised in New York for He de sderers py relief and Elm Street fire victims.
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Hawesville
H A. Davison
Duncan
William Sterrits
J.G. Duncan
Fragmentary Verse Text Fragments From Poem Page
A collage of archaic diction and misty imagery depicts winds and hills under snowy peaks. The lines contain urging phrases and references to breaking dawn and a cautious retreat toward safety.
Self Help and a Tragic Inquest Highlight 19th Century Notes
An inquest reports Mrs. Mary Ann Cowen’s death by self-administered poison, with a coroner’s verdict of death by her own hands. The piece also mentions Drs Miller and Krane and a prior suicide attempt. A New York Central Railroad employee introduces a car attachment to prevent falls between cars and improve platform safety.
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Roger W. Potter
Mary Ann Cowen
George Cowen
Cranston Street
New York Central Railroad
Newville Merchant Benton Holds Fast Against Rival Hustle
In Newville, merchant Benton refuses to lower his strict year end settlements while rival Carlton opens a grand store in town. Carlton’s rapid rise and lavish lifestyle tempt Benton’s family, but as notes come due Carlton faces bankruptcy and Benton contemplates living within his means versus pursuing risky credit.
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Mf. Garitoh
Benton
Thors
Bob Benton
Mr Berton
Mr. Benton
Mr. Carlton
Home Affections and Moral Tests in a Turbulent World
A reflective piece on how memories of home endure beyond the roughness of life and moral rot. It contrasts private sanctity with public intrusion and urges protecting the fireside as a refuge for the poor and virtuous. The text mixes domestic reminiscence with satirical jabs at social pretense and everyday folly.
Speech on the South and Union Power in the Senate
The excerpt presents a heated debate on Southern power and Union survival. It warns that Northern coercion would fail and that the South could sever ties if pressed. It argues for Southern destiny and resistance against federal pressure while praising Confederate potential and imperial contrasts.
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Cols Keitt
S. Carolina
Corwing
Col
Keitt
Florida
Rome
Europe
South
Macrappa
Horge
Virginia
Ohio
Mr. Corwin
Les
Myramid' Ong
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Bradford
Bristol
Xaisibol Beal Bate
Mhollyiwanvanas
Yrana
de Wolf
Galtblichtheatt
Vars & Son
Moward
Cor
Datrance
Westminster St
Providence
Kh L
Pbeordens
Herosene
Javes Viman
Pmanclin Mutual Peer
Bank of Commerce
Bulding
Wm. Foster
Amos D. Smith
Joseph F. Gilmore
Earl P. Mason
Daniel FE. Carpenter
John F. Chapin
George C Nightingale
David Sisson
A.C. Barstow
A.B Dike
Thomas J. Stead
William M. Briley
Albert
George H. Whitney
Astminster St. Providence
Alidz
Japan
Wenaide Faber
Pupker Cutlery
Bankers’ Shears
Getdand Ayer
Eae
Englis
Green
Warres
Frinnes
Ada
Uésipon
Sioterig Biol
Mgreerys Pew
Wen & Boy
Pallows Street
Bristol, JR
iUpaveral
Eagle Screw Company
New England Screw Company
American Screw Company
Eagle Co
Milwaukie County
Wisconsin
Galf
Philadelphia North American
Cincinnati
St. Bernard
Miami Canal
Mabees
Aoliua Wee
Escotturt
New York
He'sdererspy
Elm Street
Peetra
Esadreth Wii
Earth
God
Ifo
Lmvanétrix
Ae “Sayville
Gonton
Newville
Bors
Ori Q Rodden
Ms. Benton
Delilah
Gotlain
Amoseul
Jamie Syiesta
Arron
Carlton
Ron
Carltons
Tn Gye
Brown
Pat
Atay
Dawkter
Sopmrgreey
Denarina
Sncera
Sean
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