Atlantic ventures loom over ocean and airship plans
The Great Eastern, 680 feet long, and the City of New York balloon aim to cross the Atlantic. The steamship may advance bulk navigation while the balloon seeks swift air travel. Both projects attract vast investment and public interest as November arrivals and future telegraph hopes loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New York
Pio
Europe
Holyhead
Portland
Maine
la Mountain
Waddock
Atlantic Telegraph
Grant Fastern
Atlantic Axis
Fase Lectures by Rev G H Eldridge at South Christian Church
The Ror G H Eldridge will deliver a course of free lectures at the South Christian Church starting Monday evening. With two years of ministry behind him he has habitually lectured to his parish and others and aims to attract attentive audiences. The note urges young men to attend and support the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
South Christian Church
Beister Ferry Mismanagement Draws Public Complaints
Loud complaints arise over Beister Ferry mismanagement at Portsmouth and Bristol with lessee reliance on a single ferryman. An hourly delay caused by cleaning and miscommunication left travelers waiting over an hour. The Bristol side boat was hauled for cleaning and a horn signal failed to summon the ferryman, prompting a footnote about future punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beister
Portsmouth
Bristol
Sido
Weather notes from Herie past week with light snow
The report describes mostly pleasant weather in Herie with variable cloudiness and calm days. A storm Thursday caused a few incidents including a toppled house top and a light snowfall depth around one inch near Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugiorm
Ted Us
Iphurte
Philadelphia
Advertising Submissions Prefer Early Week
The ad department requests that advertisers send notices by Wednesday or Thursday to ensure timely processing as Fridays are busy and attention is limited.
Annual Sermon for Bristol Female Charitable Society
The annual sermon before the Bristol Female Charitable Society will be delivered at State Street M E Church tomorrow evening by Rev H Baylis. Services start at 7:45 PM and a collection will be taken for the Society. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty’ Rewsusgn Rox Poor
Brixtol Female Charitable Society
State Street
M. E
H Baylis
Governors designate Thanksgiving Day in multiple states
Governors of Alabama South Carolina Connecticut New Lampelore Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Pennsylvania New York and Kentucky designate Thursday the 24th of November as Thanksgiving Day in a coordinated holiday proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toanesaiy,xc
Alabama
South Carolina
Connecticut
New Lampelore
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
New York
Kentucky
Steamer Teazer Sold to Charleston Buyers
The Steamer Teazer, long used for pleasure and tow work on the Taunton River, has been sold to parties in Charleston South Carolina and will soon be sent to that port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Charleston
Harriet Beecher Stowe Novel Promoted by Boston Publisher
The publishers Mosurs Brown Pag gard Chass of Boston announce a new work by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The tale, first printed in the Atlantic Monthly, receives high praise and is available at J N Burgess Bookstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosurs, Brown, Paggard & Chass
Boston
Authopacy
Harriet Beecher Stowe
A‘antec Monthly
J N. Burgess
Tug Attastic Monthy -Meossrp Tipexor & Firips Issue
The November number of Tug Attastic Monthy issued by Meossrp Tipexor & Firips presents content like Emolico Poreasti Larvaas The Minister's Waiting Jaan Liewellyn Tom Pano a First Appearance in America Trial Trip of the Flying Cloud Dog-Talk The Reckoning A Trip to Cuba The First and the Last The Professor at the breakfast Cable Art Reviews and Literary Notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipexor & Firips
Philips, Sampson & Co
Orgas
Emolico Poreasti
Larvaas
Jaan Liewellyn
Tom Pano
America
Cuba
Large weekly paper issued by Providence press
The first number of a large weekly sheet by Sigusza Cooke and Duniglson of the Providence Daily Sventag Press appeared on Saturday last. It is offered at 1.50 per year and praised as an excellent paper likely to attract a large readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar Tex Rnopxs Ievann Preng
Sigusza, Cooke & Duniglson
Providenca
Sventag Press
Adulterated Cayenne Pepper Warned To Consumers
A notice warns that much of Cayenne pepper sold is adulterated with foreign substances. It claims that half the quantity sold as pure pepper contains only about fifty percent real pepper. A description of a red pepper product raised and ground to be pure is offered by Captain T.N. Gifford.
Trial Trip Report Shows Modest Speed For Vessel
The trial run indicates speed around fourteen and a quarter knots on the Portland to Kinsale route. The vessel’s overall pace may rise or fall once final adjustments are finished. Passengers debate crossing the Atlantic amid sea sickness and forecasted calmer seas aboard the Great Eastern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Kinsale
Atlantic
Guo
Sax Wicknasa
Vajican
New York
Europe
Providence Journal
Fire Ravages New Bedford Block Damages Reach £200
Monday night a section on Vallayin strait and Cheapside in New Bedford suffered a fire causing about £200 damage to properties owned by Wm and Bon Cummings with £2000 insurance at Weymouth and Braintree. Confectioner Robert Tilden lost near $1000 with coverage at Dorchester and Phonix offices. A photo collection belonging to Win If Nye suffered $600 to $800 damage with no insurance. The Protecting Society moved many items to safety. Tuesday morning Mrs Wm Dunn's home at 36 1 2 South Second Street, now vacant, was badly damaged by an incendiary? blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Karroxp
Courpar
Vallayin Strait
Cheapside
New Bedford
Bon Cummings
Weymouth
Braintree
Robert Tilden
Dorchester
Maas
Phonix
Hartford
da Mercury
Win If! Nye
Wm. Dunn
South Second Strest
Sisarvan Fatality strikes Mr Richmond’s Canterbury family
Mr George W Richmond of Canterbury Connecticut endures a wave of illness as four children die within six days from a disease described as malignant sore throat or black tongue by physicians. A fifth child remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Powder explosion damages home and injures resident
A Hampton New Hampshire citizen bought half a pound of powder and stored it on a grave site. The powder exploded at dawn, fatally terrifying the resident woman who was knocked down. The stove and cooking utensils were destroyed. The woman narrowly escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Gazette
Hampton N. H
Ocean Queen Sails Amid European Turmoil
Dispatches from New Orleans describe the steamship Ocean Queen bringing London advices and noting wrecks at Sigone Light House plus arrests connected to a broad Anviti conspiracy. Italian uprisings and Garibaldi’s proclamation dominate reports from Bologna and Milan with Austro Sardinian tensions, French mediation, and ongoing clerical diplomacy in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron
Europe
Val
Ocean
London
Quebec
New Orleans
Robert Steph
Pitina
Gutibaldi
Italy
Lombardy
Bulogna
Nayles
Castle Gundulfo
Rome
Hofur
Peryod
Carda
Zurich
Austria
Sardina
Sardinia
France
Haa
Poyer
Pneppr
Bpen
Polip
Monte Napoleon
Piedmont
Paris
Murder in Salt Lake City Convicts Ferguson in First Degree
A Salt Lake City report notes a murder witnessed by two or three people at dawn. The killer Ferguson fled but was captured by citizens, tried, convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced. The piece also praises Judge Sinclair and the territory court for swift criminal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frou Uran
New York
Simoa
Salt Lake City
Carpenter
Furguson
Hang bin
United States
Sinclair
Wanderer slave voyage escape report from 1840s
A damaged report details the Wanderer slave ship's escape from capture during a voyage. It mentions crew of twenty seven, cannon, and ship’s destruction or damage on Tuesday night. Captain W W F Black and a pilot were on board to collect an envoy when captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanderer
W W. F Black
Balloon voyage attempt from Jersey City to New York
The Lowe balloon was moved to Crystal Square in New York on Saturday. Inflate it will take about a week and needs 612000 feet of gas. Eight people are expected to join the City of New York on its transatlantic air trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Jersey City
Crystope Square
New York
City of
Explosion at Du Pont powder works near Brandywine
Report from Wituwisxaros October 22 recounts a powder explosion at the Du Pont mills in Hagley yard. The blast occurred shortly before 11 AM, killing seven men and injuring others as workers in the roasting and press rooms faced catastrophic damage and debris blew toward the Brandywine. Mr Henry Dupont stood nearby in the cotton mill basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupont
Powge
Mills
Comporiion
Hasdenel
Henry Dupont
Escape of a man captive in Ottawa case tied to Berkley
The report recounts Dr Day freed from St Joseph jail by a mob and the fate of a slave named Berkley from Ottawa Illinois. Berkley was seized on a river voyage to Pike's Peak and shipped south after a failed coercion to admit slavery. He later swam ashore near Momplus and returned to Ottawa. Berkley later spoke publicly about his ordeal.
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Fscarg
Dr Day
St Joseph
Itas
Old Brown
Missouri
South
Momplus
Tyre
Berkley
Ottawa
Dam Obstruction Found At Amoskeag Falls
A watchman at Amoskeag Falls found a broom handle sticking from the water near the west dam. He extracted a flask with ten pounds of gunpowder and stones to melt it, plus about fifty feet of fuse, unlit, suggesting an attempted timed explosion to blow the dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brower
Amoskeag Falls
Fisak
Manchester Mirror
Harper's Ferry Raid Foretold by Rebel Letter
The Richmond Whig mocks a plan to march an army to Harper's Ferry and Charlestown to free prisoners and seize the garrison. It notes the departure of men from Richmond who bid farewell to wives and children, with some seeking keepsakes like hair locks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Dr Durphy
Harpes Fey Brey
Fepo Aitington
Areyr
Finsulen
Cook
Chambersburg
Harper's Ferry
Charlestown
Righmond Whig
Richmond
Harper's Ferry Insurrection Claims Debunked
Senator Mason states after Harper's Ferry investigation there was no insurrection by town or county residents. No aid given to intruders and no slave escaped or attempted to escape during the tumult. One drowning occurred as rebels crossed the river back toward Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Ashington
Mason
Harper's Ferry
Joan
Black
Virginia
Cook
Tria of Harper's Ferry Prisoners Start Court Proceedings
Charleston Virginia October 25 eight magistrates on the bench preside as Harper's Ferry prisoners enter the court under guard of armed men. Brown and Coppia are manacled, Brown weak with a head wound, Coppia uninjured, prisoners shown to the courtroom amid distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braga’s Tria
Charleston
Harper's Ferry
Col Davenport
Court House
Bayonpteg
Chas B Harding
Andrew Sunter
Brown
Coppia
Greo
Cook the fillibuster arrested at Chambersburg
Oct 26 reports that Cook the filibuster was seized near Chambersburg and sent to await a governor’s requisition. He was captured at Mont Alto fourteen miles away after a violent struggle. A printed commitment bearing Brown’s signature was found on him and he claimed three mountain friends aided him before fleeing to seek provisions. Richmond dispatched Gov Wise ordered a requisition to Pennsylvania executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Cook
Areginia
Montalto
Conmington
Hy’ Brown
Partin
Richmond
Gov Wise
Conk
Chaniers
Lympo Pq Executive
Pennsylvania
Trial Continues As Brown Remains On Stand In Philadelphia
Report incomplete due to storm and telegraph disruption. Brown testifies after being brought to court. trial resumes this morning with counsel expected from Obie and Brown family relatives noted. Authorities in Pennsylvania disarm a riot linked company in Philadelphia amid concern over a race riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chylestonen
G.t
Brown
Obie
Sailors report Spanish fire near Tarifa Gibraltar
A London-dated letter from Oct 4 describes a voyage ending with a 32 pdr shot striking the ship just below the main channel on the starboard side near Tarifa Port. The writer claims the firing occurred due to fog not being hoisted and notes safe arrival with plans to report to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratn Suip Kinap
Seantanys
Hortun
Bashyp Arjingwa
Mewrs Win
Mo Ragere
London
Fran Tarifa Povut
Strata
Gibraltar
Ship Carolinaowner Mr Mitchell sues over 1849 harbor fire
The Carolina arrived in Rockland December 1849 with smallpox aboard. Owner Mr Mitchell recovered 1900 from the city under disputed circumstances after the city kept the patient at a hospital ship. The patient died and the vessel later burned in a smoking out incident blamed on a servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mitchell
Carolina
Rockland
Sid Wessel
Enhin
Uy Gharga
Patrick Maude Convicted of Sister's Murder in Newark
The prisoner Patrick Maude was sentenced to hang in Newark for the murder of his sister. Court notes reflect doubts about his sanity at the time of trial and at sentencing, with uncertainty over his mental state influencing judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Maude
Newark
Danasty
Abolitionist Rally Sparks Frederick City Tension
Report of a large group of Abolitionists crossing from Pennsylvania into Virginia to reach Harper’s Ferry incites immediate military mobilization in Frederick. A Charleston jail defense is organized while Panama rumors imply U S government involvement in Walker’s filibuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Harper's Ferry
Charleston
Steam Navigation Plan Promises Global Change
A Buffalo publication signed by Hun Mullard Fillmore G Havens and others appeals to Mr Rollin German to explain proposals to build ultra fast steamers at 900 miles per hour with large freight capacity and world cruising ability. Proponents claim safety, low cost, and naval potential echo thirteen years of study by German and eminent American engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimy Puan
Buffalo
Hun. Mullard Fillmore
G. Havens
Rollin
Germain
United States
Steamer New World Sinks After Walking Beam Breaks
The New World, en route to Albany, broke its walking beam off Sphyten Devil Creek. The weight shattered the hull, the centre collapsed, and the ship wrecked within twenty minutes. All 300 passengers were rescued by the steamer Ohio and nearby craft. rumors claim some perished. Only passenger bags and valuables reportedly saved. insured cargo lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New World
Albany
Naval command orders on Gulf fillibuster stance
Washington dispatch notes instructions to naval forces about filibuster actions in the Gulf. Corcoran funds a widows home on Fourteenth Street. Government awards the navy yard building contract in Cap Any to Edward Adame for metalwork about 33000 dollars, with Adame & Roberts handling nearly 700 dollars for fencing and a 3500 dollar portion for water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tribune
Gulf
Corcoran
Fourteenth Street
Ltgict House Board
Capa
Edward Adame
Burton
Metahy
Adame & Roberts
Fanter
Iain Portion
Phorg
Papadorp Haya Delays Ride Repairs and License Action
In New York the Papadorp Haya delays passenger service awaiting Portnd action and board approval. Capt Harrison offers a voyage while builder Mr Russell backs the vessel as fit for operation under current condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timeson
Anys
Papadorp Haya
Porthnd
Board of Ride
Harrison
Russell
Aleo
Coudite Ny
Canursty Man Surrenders on Virginia Fugitive Case
In Canursty Pennsylvania on October 26 Judge Granhim reviewed a writ of habeas corpus for AD BuBoyejun held on a Virginia Virginia governor requisition for delivery of 9 fugitive men Albert Sfurlatt. No clear evidence tied him to the insurgents yet a photo and dress matched insurgent likeness. A further hearing was set for Saturday with subpoenas issued for Virginia and other witnesses. prisoner remanded to sheriff custody.
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Canursty
Granhim
Hybens Cappus Todlay
Witte
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Albert Sfurlatt
Insurgenta
Womcn
Haslett
Harpers Ferry
Liones Deatny Capt Wanton P Powlard Dies at 78 in Dartmouth
South Dartmouth resident Liones Deatny Capt Wanton P Powlard died suddenly from heart disease last night at age 78. He attended a service in the village evening, spoke briefly, and returned home, later suffering head pain and other sensations before passing away around 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liones Deatny
Wanton P Powlard
South
Dartmouth
Evoning
Pedford
In Plymouth Obiu a Well Fire Uncovers Water Loot
A borrow ended in a deep bore at Plymouth Obiu turning into a steam water source. Two men trapped by rushing gas were freed after hours by a rescuer. Fresh air restored them while flames fed on shavings ignited by the heat, creating a bright column of flame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Obiu
White
Eri Laney
Weller May Not Appoint Successor to Broderick in Sonata
In San Francisco, Gay Weller is thought likely not to name a successor to Mr. Broderick. The move aims to delay appointment until the Legislature can act, with Governor elect Latham likely to oppose Weller’s plan as he seeks the Sonata seat. Business and markets in the city were dull with oversupply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Weller
Broderick
Sayt
Weller
Lon MS Latham
Gwin
San Francisco
Giddings Denies Brown Conspiracy Ties in Virginia Expedition
In a Philadelphia letter Hon Tashun R Giddings Jinan denies any involvement with Brown's plans. He states Brown never consulted him on the Virginia expedition or any other venture. Washington administration claims strong evidence of Giddings involvement at all stages of Brown's schemes. arrest at Carlisle remains unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirper’s Ferry
Tashun
R Giddings Jinan
Philadelphia
Brown
Virginia
Washington
Browns
Carlile
Grand Jury Adjourns Without Indictment in Duel Case
The San Francisco Grand Jury adjourned without indicting Judge Terry for killing Senator Broderick in a duel. Doubt exists over legally indicting for an after the fact offence. The case goes to the next Grand Jury. The panel indicted David P. Masaner for misdemeanor selling lottery tickets. Conviction pursuit targets up to six months imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Terry
Broderick
Sean
David PD
Masaner
New
Robbery by Deceit in Prince William County
Victim Thomas Holmes was lured by men at his home in Prince William County Virginia into a chloroform sedation and his burglarized house was robbed of 1000 gold pieces before the suspects fled. In Dublin Madam Jenny Lind Goldsmidt drew a crowded audience with a celebrated concert stirring loud ovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Holmes
Ney Brenterisle
Prince William‘s County
Ibia
Jenny Lind Goldsmidt
Dublin
Freeman's Journal
Captain E. P. Brown Slain in Kansas Mob Action
The Cleveland Herald reports Captain E P Brown loyal to the free state cause was killed by pro slavery partisans near Brown's Kansan frontier. Brown refused safety, challenged the mob, and was hacked to death in a brutal assault, his skull fractured. The incident marks intensified tensions over slavery and frontier conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suz
Brown
Kaas
Cleveland Herald
Wohadasun
E P. Brown
Miszouri Ruffans Aworth
United PH
Washington
Baridu Proffians
Herose
Tee
Gibson
F E. P. Brown
Free State
John Brown
Ormwatomne
Kansas
Reverend Boocher At Cooper Institute Favorite of Bargain Makers
A large audience gathered at the Cooper Institute to hear Rev H W Boocher denounce evils and defend bargain makers. He argued honesty under temptation and the need to judge men by deeds, not words, as a tragic wreck near Stonington killed a 18 year old brakeman, Fiona C Diego, while a freight train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bexener
Cooper Institute
H. W. Boocher
Beecher
Panan
New York
Carelena
Providence Journal
Discovery of Senaasil Oil in Croward County
Reports from eastern Croward County describe a feverish outbreak tied to Senaasil found in ground waters. Aerial exposure, air currents, and water-wlat mechanisms appear to transport the oil from springs into wells. Traders say the oil, valued at forty cents per pallin, is extracted from natural springs known in Warren County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuawrump Cotnir
Senaasil
Croward
Rawfird
Seneus Gil
Warren County
Fall River Dairies Report Sudden Death of Travel Agent
Devin Sconen reports the death of Mr Geape Lane, traveling agent for Joseph Brek & Co of Boston, after a rapid illness. Lane fell ill in Fall River and died after being moved to a hotel room and then Richardson House. He left a wife and one child. Additional notes cover Philadelphia Bakery units winning premiums and plans for a new fireproof bakery building with significant capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sconen
Fall River
Vetts
Geape Lane
Joseph Brek & Co
Boston
New Bedford
Lis Phivsnin
Thacty Thy Ansalid
Richardson Hore
Tord
Mans
New Bedford Captain Reveals Experimental Fur Vessel Features
Captain Barton Rickewon of New Bedford unveils an experimental fur vessel with a bent fore-yard top-sail reeled from that yard and a mainsail Lateen style applied without hoops, using slides in grooves. The design includes foot-ropes and steps, indicating maritime innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford Standard
Barton Rickewon
Pelaeres
Heat Wave and Northern Lights Reported in London
The London papers describe an exceptional heat spell with the thermometer reaching 93 degrees on the 4th and 75 in 1902, noting the Aurora Borealis as unusually visible. Disversia is cited as a damaging condition once incurable, claimed to be cured in days by Oxygenated Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
HN Gufird
S S Drory
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Akron
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Roy P'G
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Walker
Om Paulding
Baitisk
Mechanicar
Freeport
Chicago
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