Water cave threatens mills as Minnesota whirlpool grows
Report from Minneapolis details an rising whirlpool near Nicecolet Island where a sunken cavern fed by a long tunnel into the river prompts a massive coffer-dam project. Workers fear a new channel while the river drains into the cavity. despite efforts and debris blocking the mouth, the spread of danger continues with mills on nearby islands under threat.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Eastman
Nicecolet Island
Herrepin Island
Stowe Byron Scandal Prompts Atlantic Disclosure Plan
Mrs. Stowe announces she will publish a review exposing additional proofs and letters related to the Lady Byron controversy. She explains silence due to public sentiment and promises a full account of circumstances and reasons guiding her forthcoming disclosures.
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Hartford Courant
The
Atlantic
the Courant
Stowe
Friends of Justice and Fair Dealing
Lady Byron
Theupeshie
Enghom
Gold Excitement in New York Fades
The great gold excitement in New York has subsided leaving only a shift of money between investors and traders as dominant rates stabilize after six months of volatility.
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New York
Mines Idle in Arizona for Water Shortage
General items report Arizona mines idle due to lack of water. The Haytien government plans to buy the plated steamer Atlanta for 3160. The clipper Dreadnaught, from Liverpool to San Francisco, was near Terra del Fuego on July 4. Thirty four crew members barely escaped in a small boat after days at sea.
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Helena Jerard
Bohm
Molitor
Messrs. Bohm & Aub
United States
Congressional
Washington
Eiko
Srd
White Pine Water Company
Hamilton
Ruby Valley
Fort Ruby
Wells, Fargo & Co
Atlanta
Liverpool
San Francisco
Island Terra del Fuego
Ambiguous Meeting Scene Sparks Odd Exchange
A roomful of people includes a country girl who sits upright. A gentleman breaks silence with a garbled remark about an “awful pause” and a mispronounced phrase, leading to a muddled exchange as the scene lingers with confusion.
Noted Figures in Society and Finance Scrutinized
A jumble of society gossip and financial oddities outlines Miss Braddon’s temper, John Morrissey’s $200000 gain, Caleb Cushing’s $30000 Mexico counsel fee, and Fernando Wood’s Paris purchases. It also cites Hermann von Humboldt, a French swamp purchase for frog farming, Miss Western’s tour, Princess Mathilde’s hush money, Adelina Patt’s Hamburg success, and mining stock speculation by Miss H. K. Clapp.
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Miss Braddon
John Morrissey
Caleb Cushing
Mexico
C Farm Commission
Fernando Wood
Paris
Washington
Chicago Evening Post
Alexander von Humboldt
Tennessee
Memphis
Lucille Western
Grend Opera House
Visita Pittsbourg
Cincinnati
Chicago
West
Mathilde
Adelina Patt
Hamburg
Louis
H. K. Clapp
Carson City
Lansing
Mich
Coburg
Sweden
Prussia
Marie
Netherlands
Prince of
Wied
Real estate magnate Gisley grows Manhattan holdings
Peter Gisley the cigar man built a real estate empire on Broadway over twenty years. He tenants over five hundred units and rents 823,000 annually on a 75 by 115 foot corner property with a ten year option to buy for 50,000. He also advances plans for a hotel at the Thirtieth street corner, proving faith in Manhattan Island’s rise.
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Tlow 4 Poon Dane
Ric
Manhattan Island
Peter Gisley
Broadway
Twentieth Street
Thirtieth Street
Cilsey
Our
New York
No Irish need apply and gender bias in ads noted
A Springfield man finds a new form of discrimination in ads for servants and governesses. He highlights phrases like No Irish need apply and No woman's rights woman need apply, illustrating enduring bias in classified notices.
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Springfield
Vaults of Bank of France Guarded by Three Keys
The Bank of France vaults are described as highly secure with three keys held by top officers and a detachable iron stairway. A chemical gas could penetrate ports to kill occupants, and the vault could be submerged in ten minutes, making robbery perilous. A separate note quotes Miss Anna E Dickinson denying remarks about a Chinese immigrant.
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Bank of France
Area of the United States by addition of Alaska
The document lists the area of the United States after Alaska joined, detailing the area of the States and Columbia. The figures show the new total land area and breakdowns for different regions, reflecting territorial change.
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United States
Alaska
States
Columbia
Women vote drive at election and coroner case adjourned
Reports from Oct 7 note women vote rights activities at the Woman's Swation and submission of ballots to the constitutional Board of Can. The coroner's investigation adjourned due to no interpreter for a Chinaman witness. Also: dispatches from Mexico City report a local revolution and the arrest of Macaasy. Salnave massing for Aux Cayes. Seward welcomed back in Washington.
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Constitutional Board of Can
Central Pacific Railroad
Mber
Wyoming Governor Proclaims First Legislative Session Details
Governor J A Campbell announces the first session of Wyoming Territory's Legislative Assembly to convene October 12 in Cheyenne. Secretary Edward M Lef organ confirms the proclamation dated September 22 in Cheyenne, during the 94th year since U.S. independence.
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Wyoming
J. A. Campbell
Territory of
Legislative Assembly
Cheyenne
L. A. Lord
United States
Edward M., Lef
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Edward M. Lee
Berry O
Pont
W. T. Jeoir
Church Howe
W. J. Steele
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George W. Ford
Jelatf
L. W.cook
Denewey Sodanelor
F. 8. Chord
Sixteenth Street
Are
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Onan
Cheyenna
Miller, Isa
Adan &Co
Hetentéenth
Cheyenne, Wy
Galbenina
H, Garbanati
Aixtevoth Street
Rogers
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J. A. Rouselaux
G. W. Corry
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Seven Ternath Street
Rene Od
Pies Star Hospital
Thomes Street
Belweem
Daily Leader
Official Paper OF
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Joe Ativaros
Helena
Montana
Fillmore
Utah
Virginia City
Nevada
Adams Express Company
Gold Hill News
Virginia
Gold Hill
Virginia & Truckee
Storey County
F. A. Hall
Stremi
Over McMurray
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J. B. Bell
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Moore
Germania Hotel
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Remy Beckly
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G. E. Thompson
Boot & Shoe Maker
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Iquique
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Allao
Prince Arthur
Long Point
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Canada
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London
England
Nims
Anna E. Dickinson
J. A
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Arne
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Re Dail
Concord
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Atlantic City
Miner’s Delight
Siz Horse Concord Conches
Sweetwater Mines
Jold Her
All
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Oregon
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Indian Creek
Promontory
Puciflc
Idaho Territory
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Umatla
Portland, Or
Boise City
Curat
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Uniontown
la Grande
Walla Waile
Umatilla
Soles
John Hailry
Colorado
U. S
Wells
Fargo & Co.'s Express
Lirynn
Fouth Pass
Bry
Te Thwanton
Tevet
Saath
Niles
Nuera
Alix. i Nam
Cheyenne Cigar Factory
J. R. Markle
Cerner Thirteenth
Eddy Gireca
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