Reporter Witnesses Indian Execution Scene in Nevada
A visiting reporter recounts a grisly Indian execution near Washoe, detailing a charred woman bound to a stake, bones and ashes, scorched flesh, and the ritualistic use of sage brush and stones. The guide confirms Piute involvement, while a Washoe observer disputes the custom, noting regional tribal differences. The article ends with a note on beavers at work and the reporter’s early-morning return to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crin Tilso
Piute
Chronicle
Beavers
The Swamp Angel Battery at Morris Island
A Philadelphia Weekly Times account describes the creation of a battery on Morris Island named the Swamp Angel. Engineers, volunteers, and ordnance crews built it largely at night using sandbags and pine foundations. The 9800 yard firing position aimed at Charleston produced a dramatic but contested spectacle with limited explosive effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Caste
Philadelphia Weekly Times
Morris
Janes Islands
Sorrell
New York
Morris Island
Knaptyn
Bat U
Charleston
Folly Island
Che
Peller
Virginia City Passenger Ejected In Curious Car Incident
A Virginia City Chronicle item recounts a railway episode where a passenger argued over seating and a porter dismissed him. A vigilant official then pulled the man by the neck, booted him to the platform, and left him in the cold wind while disputes about fare and decorum lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Erxdnelor
D Porter
Virginia City Chronicle
Enduring journey of Manitoba mother and children to Kentucky
Mrs. Scranton and five children, ages under fourteen, arrived in the city after a 200 mile wilderness trek from a Manitoba farm. Following her husband’s death, she mortgaged crops to fund the funeral and set out with scant cash, travelling 18 days on foot, subsisting on berries and the boy’s hunts. They reached the railroad with $38, aided by settlers, and hope to reach Indiana or Kentucky by Sunday. A separate note mentions Frank Leslie’s assignment to Isaac W. England and debts tied to his publishing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elelena Scrawani
Scranton
Manitoba
Boundary Line
Swanton
Wildernness
Northern Pacific Railway
Youngstown
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Quirky Clipping Pack Reveals Public Notice Snippets
A collage of social jests and brief items from a Rochester era page includes reflections on gender roles, humor about fish and goats, and social vignettes. Lines reference a New York Sun mention, a French court summons, and casual street gossip, all stitched into a single readable snapshot.
Harper's Magazine notes on early transport and mining history
A historical recount discusses early American transport by pack horse trains and river routes, noting price and weight details, and relates the Ohio River expedition, mill crank origins, and transportation costs. It mentions Captain Burton’s travels, Gulf of Akaba observations, and early American humorists who worked as printers before writing for newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miward Howland
Harper's Magazine
Hepterbe
Ohio
New England
Marietta
New Haver
Conn
Yongbiosheny
Ferry
Monongahela
Lakes
Proghesa
Detroit
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Mills & Brown, ‘Proprietors
Puebla
F.E. Gleason
Tavens Building
Malm St
W. Beal
Buite
Montana
Calla
Tom J. W. Wheelock
Hale
Butte
BT. Porter
John F. Forbis
Butte City
C. C. Thornton
W.E. Mendenhall
May Building
Washington
DD. c
Minendlands
Department of the Interior
O'Bannon
D.L. McFarland
Davis & Bennett
Laje
Utah Territory
Wolly
Fargo & Cova
N. L. Turner
Buite City
Citica
Browlwus
Warren & Porter
MEO Mayer
Assawythehr
Bate of Utah Mort
G. A. Hines
J. Barnett
Main Street
Illiam Woodward
Congress
Naonal
Kont
Ixan
Arnold
Vaarery Goona
Ein Tidé-agands
Ndpelmen
Seman Ellettion
Wuodwaerd
Copperopolis Restaurant
Jos
Rosenth Ads
Pfaff & Sherman
Browliay
Butte City, M. T
Waal
Scott
Deer Lodge
Sam
McBurney House
Deer Lodge City
Aylesworte & McFarland
Girton House
Butte City, Mont
Robertgirton
Xen
Robt Girton
Hotel de Mineral
Proprietors
Hayswirth Tros
Cosmopolitan
Helena, Montana
Schwab & Zimmerman
T. Hauser & CO
Butte, Montana
G. W. Beal, Pr’r
David Cohen
Jénsl Sige
Iain Street
Bobicco
Cigars
Forbis & Wampler
Malx Street
Reta
Vanity Fair
City Meat Markets, Potting & Konzelman
Froektoys
Hesideris
Pofping & Honzelman
Silver Butte
Wilson & Gwin
Proprifton
Broadway
Dubin Bortiur
Egant Club Room
Butte and Vieltty
Vipond
Bob
E. Atthrarakn
Faithles
Hayden
Wyoming Territory
Boston Herald
Green River
Mississippi
Cation
Tre Swamp Angel
Charleton Pive Hills
George W. W
Theodore Tilton
Bertin
York
Sept
Frank Leslie
Isaac W. England
Sym
Anh
Citerlakan
Saratoga
Lestie
Salt Lake
Owl Club
Oakland
Cal
Hhis Mule
Sara
St. Hayes
Simday Mercury
Rochester Democrat
van Cott
New York Sun
Fulton
Miure
Latches Vars
Herry
Herbert Spener
Ibis
Arever
Grant
Burlington - Harebeye
Stanley
Matthewa
Bhudeu
Cardiff
Derrick
Chicago
Bine
Brooklyn
Calliope
taYks
George
Pinney
Sain Francisca
Paymaal
Hhey
Partnora
Binet
Barton
Suez
Vaile Minch
Jakes-mull
Justina
Ube
Anelerss
Makna
Magna
Midian
Akaba
Gulf
Burton
ag-Gebel- Hasseni
London Pines
Funny Mba
Mack Twain
Bret Ta
Pau
Funny Men
Rober
Burlington
Hank
Detroit Free P
Bury News
Commersia
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