Goop closes in New York and other late 19th century items
Reports indicate Goop closed in New York yesterday at 1 08 PM and a Senate debate on the Silver bill may extend for a week. Japon Hascert resigns as chair of the South Carolina Democratic State committee. Treasury orders an official inquiry into the loss of the steamer Metropolis. Avesta accepts Austria's proposal for a conference on the European question and a Paris Exposition representation seems likely. J&J Woopay of Quebec, a major boot and shoe maker, has failed with liabilities of 300000. assets enough to pay half the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & J. Woopay
Quebec
Burat
Senate
Congress
Congress Solid Against Silver In New York and New Jersey
The article notes New York and New Jersey as the only states represented in Congress solid against silver. It suggests Tilden and Mc Clellan would speak briefly to the Western Democracy to explain their stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Congress
Tilden
McClellan
Nations Rule By Faith and Family in Global Snapshot
Thirty six reigning sovereigns are named, ten Catholic, twenty four Protestant, two Greek. Thirty two are married with ninety five children among them. Forty thousand kids will be employed by the Post Office to carry mail for four years on routes west of the Mississippi to the Pacific. Awards to be made by March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christendom
Post Office Department
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Armistice News Reaches St Petersburg and Constantinople
Official dispatches report the armistice is received in St Petersburg and Constantinople. The Sultan telegraphed to the Czar on Saturday accepting peace terms and urging a halt to Russian advances. The Czar signals orders to stop the advance. Italy may ally with opposing powers while protecting Christian nationalities. The Pope and Cardinal Simeoni favor Italy aligning with England France and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Constantinople
Pope
Cardinal Simeoni
Pontifical
Italy
England
France
Austria
Gambetta Denounces Kezanlik Engagements as Void
Gambetta declares engagements at Kezanlik null and void and says Russian demands beyond indemnity violate the 1856 treaty. He asserts French eastern interests have not changed since 1856 and that only a European congress can end the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambetta
Kezanlik
East
Me tropolis Wreck Off Hatteras Chronicle by Alcorn
James F. Alcorn provides a graphic summary of the Me tropolis wreck off Hatteras. The journalist, temporarily employed by the Associated Press, boarded an unseaworthy vessel for a chance to cover the disaster and a chance to weather the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Alcorn
Metropolis
Hatteras
Associated Press
Telegraphic Ticks
George Cruikshank died. Freeport almshouse burned. A Sun Mutual Insurance unit aims to cut its aerip. Cuban insurgent band surrenders: 95 men 75 women 40 children. O Leary completes 400 mile walk in Cincinnati. New Orleans Mardi Gras prep under way. Topeka bank opening assets deemed ample. New York money and stocks report: gold 102 silver bars 110 greenbacks 116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Mutual Insurance Company of
New York
Cincinnati
Ohio
O'Leary
New Orleans
Topeka Bank and
Western Union
Quicksilver
Parish
Mariposa
Wells-Fargo
New York Central
Erie
Panama
Union Pacific
U. P. Bonds
Central Pacific
Vessel Wreck Report From Ocracoke Inlet North Carolina
The Signal Service observer at Ocracoke Inlet reports the brig CO Overton ashore bottom up with the entire crew presumed lost. A hat and other items show blood marks, indicating a deadly wreck near Namau after leaving New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Signal Service
Ocracoke Inlet
N. C
Brig CO
Overton
New York
Namau
Jury Acquits Miss McKee in McElligott Shooting
Chicago February 2 jury finds Miss McKee not guilty of shooting and killing Constable McElligott who illegally entered her home to seize furniture. The defense presented a strong case and jurors deliberated about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Miss McKee
Constable McElligott
Gloucester Vessels Report Fisheries Collapse at Fortune Bay
Gloucester fishing ships from Fortune Bay report near total fisheries failure due to hostile Newfoundland fishermen. Passages note large monetary losses and plans to seek government action in Washington. Only two American boats secured cargo, one after arming the crew. others were cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune Bay
Boston
Gloucester
Washington
Postal Savings Banks Plan Lets Small Sums Grow
Representative Phillips introduces a plan to fund public savings through postal savings banks starting at 25 cents. When 10 dollars accumulate, a postal money order issues a bond convertible back to legal tender. Bonds issued in 10 20 250 and 100 dollar denominations, funds invested to pay 6 percent bonds, with 250 million held for reconversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Phillips
Treasury of
United States
Emma mine case revived in United States court
The Emma mine suit seeks 250000 pounds with damages of 1 million dollars as Frederick A. Bragg of Nichols Bragg & Co acts as complainant. The case centers on original owners Chisholm Woodman and partners and allegations of mismanagement and large profits from mine operations and stock sales across the 1860s. The prompt revival follows prior dismissals and ongoing litigation in Wisconsin and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Chicago
Emma
United States
Frederick A. Bragg
Nichols, Bragg & Co
the Evening Journal
James Smith
Chisholm & Woodman
Mr. Bragg
James Steele
Tarlton Jones
John Sheriffs
Woodman
Smith
Phil Wadsworth
T. W. Park
England
Chisholm
Park
New York
Wisconsin
Ita
Washington Secrecy Over Alleged Election Deal Surfaces
Democratic circles express surprise at Burke denial of a Wormley’s hotel memorandum among Matthews Sherman Foster Garfield and others to stop House filibuster during the electoral count. Money says Burke claimed the memo, while Sutter seeks $50,000 for gold discovery claim. Diaz recognition appears likely though Foster opposes. Le Duc’s demand for Dodge’s resignation draws criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Major Burke
Wormley’s
Matthews
Sherman
Foster
Garfield
Burke
Young Brown
Ellis
Hayes
Nicholls
Hampton
Representative Money
Mississippi
Sutter
California
House Committee
Ines
Congress
United States
Diaz
le Duc
Dodge
Washington House tackles immigration limits and ballot rights
The house committee on Education and Labor began reviewing measures to restrict Chinese immigration with plans to resume next week. Miss Francia E. Willard urged allowing women to vote on liquor questions before the House Judiciary committee. A Louisiana contest on Acklin and Darrell saw no conclusion yet as election committees weigh seats. The Senate Finance panel favored Rollins amendment to Davis’s savings banks relief bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Louse Committee On Education and Labor
Francia E. Willard
Minis
House Judiciary Committee
Acklin-Darrell
House Elections Committee
Harris
Ellis
Acklin
Price
Darrell
Senate Committee On Finance
Rollins
Davis
Returning Boarders Trial Continues in New Orleans
In New Orleans on February 2 the defense begins with Charles J. Odell, secretary of the returning board, as witness. Odell contradicts prosecution testimony. Rebuttal by defense expected with two jurors considered decisive. verdict anticipated by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Returning Board
Charles J. Odell
Judge Bradley rules on Louisiana returning board trial transfer
Judge Bradley has ruled against the Louisiana returning board and granted their request to transfer the pending trial from the state court to the United States Circuit Court. The decision, forwarded to the circuit clerk, is expected to be announced in open court Monday in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bradley
Louisiana Returning Board
United States Circuit Court
New Orleans
Wells Presses Wells Fargo? Governor Agency Briefing
The Times Washington special says Governor Wells is here to press his application with Judge Bradley and spent hours with counsel Shellavarger. The President may dismiss political allies tied to bargains, while Sherman faces an entangled fraud report from Jenny Jenks, wife of a defaulting East Feliciana tax collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Times’ Washington
Wells
Bradley
Shellavarger
Sherman
Washington
Jenny Jenks
East Feliciana
Returning Board
President to sign silver bill if overwhelmingly approved
The cabinet hints the president will sign the silver bill if it passes decisively in both houses, signaling strong support for the measure and its anticipated enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wreck of the Metropolis sinks amidshore surf and survivors aid
Norfolk reports the Metropolis wreckage after a severe shorebreak with a southerly current. Survivors head to Norfolk at noon. most lack clothing and are aided by locals. A witness account from James F. Alcorn describes attempts to stop the leak, the ship striking midships, and passengers perishing as breakers overwhelmed the hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Washington
Metropolis
Init
James F. Alcorn
U.S. Navy
Boston
Pictorial Chemistry Promises New Uses for Cellulose
A Munich report describes a cellulose based process yielding fibers and plies with noncombustible qualities. It notes recent advances making cellulose useful in structural and mechanical items and outlines evolving applications and fibers resembling silk or flax.
Czar Sends Peace Telegram to Sultan in Constantinople
The Czar telegram to the Sultan in Constantinople on February 9 states a desire for peace and stresses that a solid and durable peace is necessary for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Constantinople
Bohemian and Slavic Enclave Immigrant Portrait in New York
A Tribune writer surveys Bohemian families in Manhattan living in cheap tenements between Stanton and Sixth Streets, many cigar makers, with wives joining to work in tobacco factories. Poles, Russians, Greeks, and other Slavic groups are noted, highlighting origins, occupations, customs, and assimilation into American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune Anys
Avenues B C
Stanton
Sixth Streets
Bohemia
Bohemiana
Bohensten
Diostins
America
Viere
Grecian
New Tribe of Monkeys Reaches Europe First Specimens Arrive in Hamburg
The first five members of a newly discovered monkey tribe have arrived in Europe and six more were sent to England via Hamburg. The males display a heart shaped breast patch and mane like hair. females have two teats and less hair. Youngsters grip and suck from both hands while feeding on corn and cress. They sleep in cover and were described as savage after journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Hamburg
England
Mesare
Lice
Mageheck
Alezandra Palace
Ruppell
Roy
Eprom
Following a Trail The power of tracking by signs
Chambers's Journal describes how civilizations overlook but wilderness reveals tracks. It notes wagon and footprint traces persist through fires and years, with soil disturbance and even rock dust showing where a road or path ran. A practiced observer can read history from signs left by animal and wagon trails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oure
Kaflirland
Gable
Swan
Chambers
Nitrogen as Fertilizer and Organic Forms Described
The text explains organic nitrogen from animal and vegetable fluids, its presence in meat and blood, urine and uric acid, and the varying effectiveness of sources like hair and leather. It notes ammonium and nitric compounds as active decay products in soils and commerce, including sulphate of ammonia and nitrate of potash.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goop
Japon Hascert
South Carolina
Democratic State Committee
The
Treasury Department
Avesta
George Cruikshank
Freeport
North Carolina
Illinois
McElligott
Postal Savings Banks
Philadelphia
John. New
U.S
Wyman
Wells’ Mission
Daguerra
Munich
Bavaria
Gret Prin
Messra
Fhico & Cain
Saas Broadway
City
Walie Peatliss
Ben Wade
Cleveland
Jeffersonville
B. F. Wade
Wyoming
Leapen Printing Co
Cheyenne, Wye
Bruner
K. H. Leibey
Leiny & Nonata Street
Cheyenne
Vulal
S&s
Oyster Bay
Smith and Harrington
Eddy Street
Greg Read
Whith
Black Hills
Amouth
Hvayear
Wee Ty
Weents
P Snow
Assis
Liverpoul & London & Ton Ins. Co
Hartford
Inc. Co
North America
Home Ins. Co
N.Y
Phenix Ins. Co
N. Y
Concerness Fire Inc. Co
Vtap
Imperial Northern
Western Assurance Co
Bootsy Island Association
E. P. Snow
16Th Street
Carey
Wyo
Dress Goods Department
Marks & Myers
Fur House
B. Hellman
Hia
Natoring
Hellman
Sixteenth Street
Joslin & Park
Frank Melander
Pease & Taylor
Colorado
Boetry Choc
Dupee
Hains
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!