Smallpox in Matamoras and multiple early 20th century incidents
A sweep of brief notices reports smallpox cases and deaths in Matamoras Mexico from October 1 to November 20 in a 16000 population. Other items include icebound canals in Eastern Pennsylvania, Reading snow, a Brownswood Texas stage robbery, police suicide, a Troy and Boston Railway wreck, a Wendell Massachusetts boiler blast, fatal streetcar crash in Chicago, a Stevens Point Wisconsin amputation after freezing, a murder and double tragedy in Rondout New York, and various assaults and suicides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matamoras
Mexico
Stevens’ Point
Wisconsin
St,pa
Mint
Ort Hendrickson
Oliceman
Thomas Case
Louisville
van Tassel
Rondout
New York
Cabinet tensions and Ireland unrest roil London reports
News from London notes November trade gains in imports and tax value, while Cabinet discord grows with figures like the Earl of Selborne and Forster amid Ireland coercion fears. Reports cite threats to a land meeting, with armed men defying authorities and calls for protection.
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London
United Kingdom
Earl of Selborne
Duke of Argyle
The
Manderd
Mesars
O’ Kelley
Dillion
Forster
Rossmore
Agnes Bernauer and the doomed Bavarian love tragedy
An 15th century romance recalls Agnes Bernauer, daughter of a Bavarian citizen, who marries Duke Albrecht. Her secret union angered Ernst, leading to her trial and drowning in the Danube. Albrechts wars followed, ending with his marriage to Anna of Brunswick and a monument to Agnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Bernauer
Augsburg
Albrecht
Ernst
Bavaria
Vobburg
Anna
Eric
Brunswick
Regensburg
Agnes
Lawfu
Straubing
William
Sigismu
Pin Money for Wives and Household Finances
The piece argues wives should have separate pin money and describes English practice where daughters also receive allowances. It praises budgeting, housekeeper ledgers, and self sufficiency, contrasting with American overspending and variable household economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dougie
Waste of Coal on Railroads Revealed in Interview
An interview with a transporter details coal waste from train shifts. He recalls picking up furnace coal that slid off cars during wet, rainy conditions and selling it. He notes summer as best for picking while fall and winter bring more unemployed workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tte
Eo Fay
Deediedeiemadiee
Cincinnati Saleswoman Accused of Theft on Fashionable Street
A Cincinnati dry goods shop on a premier avenue reports a female employee stealing kid gloves. She was seen in the act while customers waited, boxed the goods, and fled the store, leaving the employer facing a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Congress
Chicago
Newell J. Ford
Cincinnati
Doctor Kennedy Remedy Ad Urges Quick Action
A vintage ad warns delaying treatment worsens illness. It promotes Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy to relieve bowels, stimulate the liver, and calm nerves. The offer invites readers to mail one dollar or visit in person at a New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Rondoat, N. Y
Old Custom Brings Morning Bouquet Across Distances
Report from Wooster Ohio notes Wayne County officers unable to open a long forgotten combination lock while a stranger quickly helps. The scene recalls a graceful betrothal custom where a Crown Rudolph of Satie Seont Se rewards the bride with a fresh Schonbrun bouquet each morning.
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Rudolph of
Satie
Stephanie
Schonbrun
Ohio
Wayne County
Wooster
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Geo. D. Wisham
North Eighth Street
Philadelphia
Third and
Penn Streets
Chester
Penn’s
Florence
Dublin
Nova Wilson
Wilson
Shoneman Brothers
Cnsternens
Nehes
Paris
Harris
Alexandria
Cc. R
Eitazaine
Brecit City
Shoneman Bros
North Eighth, Street
Jacob Croush
North Second Str
Hiladelphia
Third Presbyterian Church
Crosby & Hill's
West Third Street
Ures
Baptist Church
Sventes & Re
Lee Club
Ft Presbyterian Church
Mas. MacCanten
Washington, D. C
Eva Waite
O. H. Koons
Errteen
Florence Branin
Worrell
B. T. Hall
and. Muir, Jr
John L. Entwisle
Penn Street
Thomas Doyie
Green Wood
Providence Avenue
Imth Street Row
South Ward
Lamogin St
Lev and
Mellvaine Streets
Roseyon
Erty Enwood
Neal Estate
Tne
New Orleans
Austin
Texas
Spreak
Washington
Reading
Pennsylvania
Brownswood
Jone W. Martin
St. Louis
Troy
Boston
Hoosie
New Yorks
Wendell
Massachusetts
Lesare
Martie @ Clark
Oscar
Willian Brown
Felton
Charles Reynolds
Atlantic Telegraph
Lonpon
Omagh
Lonpos
Cookstown
County Tyrone
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