United States marshal for Virginia and other notes
The piece notes Gen. Joe Johnston becoming U S marshal for Virginia, cites his past refusals of high pay to stay American, and mentions Miss Knox's suit over marriage to Mr. Merritt with bonds for support ordered. It also covers snow storms, women bank directors, and Japan fireproof mud godowns with a Saturn observation and various curiosities.
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Joe Johnston
Virginia
Khedive
Mixa
Mary FB. Knox
John A. Merritt
Miss Knox
Mr. Merritt
Merritt
Putnam County
New York Herald
United States
Mra
Hradley
Peoria
Thlinda
Louis M'Call
Canton
Ohio
Fifth Avenue
New York Graphic
Saturn
Herschel
Pro. Hall
United States Naval Observatory
Albany
Hartford
Vassar College
Europe
Hall
M. ¥. Tribune
Texas Town Inn Laughs At Fun Odds
A new visitor to Texas finds little excitement as the hotel clerk jokes about danger and bullets. The clerk suggests wandering the streets to potentially dodge stray fire, promising a lively evening if the guest sticks around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Torpedo Warfare System Described by Scientific American
The Scientific American presents an illustrated account of admiral Por ter s torpedo warfare as showcased on the torpedo steamer Alarm under Lieut Frederick H Paine USN The Alarm is shown as a modern vessel replacing romance with machinery and a crew of brage commanders acrob and electricians advancing steam and electric power against the enemy
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Scientific American
Admiral Porter
Frederick H. Paine
U.S.N
Ber
Shell
Topda
Remains of England's Wooden Walls in Plymouth Harbor
The London Daily News catalogs England's wooden warships in Plymouth harbor. Nelson's Victory is the oldest at 111 years, followed by the St. Vincent, Excellent, Carnatic, Malabar, Asia, Bellerophon, and other famed vessels. It notes ships like the Camperdown and Donegal, the Action, Oberon, Blonde, and the Royal George, contrasting old frigates with modern royal yachts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portmouth
Nelson
Victory
Hertelf
St. Vincent
Excellent
Queen Charlotte
Codington
Navarino
Asia
Napoleon
Donegal
Glasgow
Victoria
Camperdown
Admiralty
Oberon
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Royal George
Kempenfeldt
George III
Queen Victoria
Scotland
London Daily News
Fashion critic notes fragmented habits in tt Journal
A brief fragment from the tt Journal quotes the fashion critic discussing habits and styles, though the text is incomplete and difficult to interpret. The remark hints at recurring patterns or attire themes but lacks full context or clear conclusions.
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Tt Journal
Bigot remarks and cattle trades in era notes
A compilation of varied items includes a cruel stereotype about a “niggah” bigot, a Texas stockman selling 40,000 cattle and 2,000 horses for 140000 in silver to Kansas buyers, notes on aging and oil in Sweden, a Paris expo progress update, and minor social jests. Also coverage of Captain Lockwood’s death, railroad expansion, the Vanderbilt will contest quip, and the Hayes presidential family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County
Minnesota
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Janesville
Wisconsin
A. R. Whitney
Franklin Grove
Lee County
Illinois
Hinds County
Miss
Dubuque
France
Frankeford
Custer City
Wilmington
N. G
Charleston
D. C
A. Millett
Baylor County
Texas
Weldon
Enfield
Thomas Hasgow
National Cemetery
Lebanon
Rutland
Vermont
Paris
Rome
Union County
Tennesse
Kanana
Ruaskin
Sweden
Stula
Thomas J. Lockwood
Savannah
Oo House
Emanuel County
Georgia
Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean
San Bernardino
Arizona
Mra. Hayes
Webb C
Ninteen
Fannie
Scott Russell
Guv. Hayes
Cambridge Law School
Clas
Cornell University
Remedy for drunkenness tried by wine merchant firm
A wine merchant firm has conducted a yearlong experiment aimed at keeping male workers sober. The approach hinges on reducing trips to public houses during lunch by providing a dinner and a boiler, assuming drunkenness stems from regular tavern visits.
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Newton
Japan
Tokio
Religious
Scarha
Dewares
Wilig
Slimetra
Christ
Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Tam
De.vichenour
Saylee
Indiana
Tichenour
Cone
Sand Creek
Ness Post Office
Ness County
Fort Leavenworth
Dickenso
Dickenson
Tickgnour
Jeauen
Worth
England
Wales
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