Prominent New York Sugar Refiner Family’s Rise
The piece traces the ascent of the Stuart family from humble beginnings selling molasses candy to establishing a large sugar refining firm. It highlights A Stuart Poniconcas, the corner at Twentieth Street, and their devout Presbyterian values. The narrative notes immigrant origins, honest industry, and the firm’s vast fortune, with references to a grand Cliff Street building and Harper’s Weekly Bazar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Chippireet
A. Stuart
Twentieth Street
Berrixo
Cliff Street
Ee Demage Preg
Bazar
James
Re election of John W Garrett as President of the B C
The article reports on John W Garrett seeking an eleventh term as president of the Baltimore and Ohio company. It notes his remarks praising tariff policy to boost Balti more and terminal cities, and outlines proposed line extensions including the Winchester and Strasburg road and connections toward the Ohio river, Marietta, Cincinnati, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Garrett
B.co
Garrett
Po Compan
Baltimore
Ohio River
Marietta
Cincinnati
Bellaire
Ohio
Columbus
Imee
Anal
Ageiaulbadl
Obihaserdie
Parkersburg
Reta
Winchester & Strasburg
Howieburg
Virginia
St Louis Winter Suffering Sparks Pugilistic Talk
From St Louis a special Cincinnati Times dispatch reports brutal cold hitting the city and poverty driving suicides. Rivers freeze, rail construction halts, workers scavenging for coal jobs while Mayor Thomas and volunteers organize aid quarters for the needy amid a dull insurance suit and boxing scene featuring Mike McCoole and Tom Allen at the fair.
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The
Cincinnati Times
St. Louis
Thomas
Looney’s
Mike Traynor
New York
Ike McCool
Sal Eal Enliy
Patsy
McCoole
Tom Nan Ae
Rae
Allen
Vigilance and violence mix in late 19th century events
The article recounts mob activity, arrests, and trials near Marshfield and Windsor, noting Reno and Anderson cases linked to an express robbery. It highlights Sheriff Fullenlove’s conduct, local tensions, and the broader reaction to crime, with references to Indian Agent actions, railroad lines, and political sentiments.
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Ork
Ankeno
Charles
Reno
Anderson
Nat Donald
Poole
Miss
Hatatenn
Windsor
Frank
Seymour
Simeon
Rockford
Charles Anderson
Frank Reno
Canada
Autho
Amma
Seward
Man Wiley
Fullenlove
Renos
John
Reno Brothers
Jackson County
Teapnen
Army Reunion In Chicago Draws Large Turnout
Chicago dispatch describes a major United States Army reunion planned for the upcoming days with expected attendance near two thousand. Generals Grant Dent Parker and staff members traveled from Washington to Chicago, to participate in ceremonies at Crosby's Opera House including welcomes by Sherman and oaths of allegiance, with multiple army units represented and a schedule of orations and drum and glee club performances.
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Chicago
TEE Army
Georg Sill
le Terra Soryy
Army of the Ohio
Caledonia
Senda
Crosby's Opera House
George Hishane
William T. Sherman
America
of the Tennessee
Wm. Wildheop
Guard Mount
Army of the Cumberland
Charles Cruft
Stone River
The
Ohio
Jacob Oar
Glee Club
Star Span
Army of Georgia
Sherman
Cental
New York Grand E
Roy Iion
Wnatelon
Grant
Dent
Parker
Leet
Terry Shenelion
Smalls
Hartelle
Hough
Se Campbell
Treat
Illegal convictions worthlessness in Anderson arson case
At Racimonp VA December 19 the presiding judge Anderson faced habeas arguments in a death sentence case for arson. The clerk noted the court’s disqualification and that 159 convicts in the State Prison may be released under habeas writs since the state’s adoption.
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Rng
Ambiguous text fragment from Cuba article
Fragmentary OCR indicates a Cuba topic with Liberals and amnesty, references to a constitutional court decision and arms laid down. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving unclear event, date, or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanba Lucca
Alga
Central America News and Peru Rumors Reported
New York dispatch cites Felix Telly Hed Tie en route from France for Interoceanic marriage work in Central America. Unrest in Peru rumors of a revolution led by the Vice President. Balta acts decisively. Earthquake activity felt in Arequipa with no damage. Wateree steamer sold for 32000 dollars amid fever outbreaks in Lima and Callao.
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Felix Telly
France
Central America
Arequipa
Peru
Balta
Lima
Callao
Southe
Reconstruction Questions and Roll of Honor Issued
The Committee on Reconstruction has heavy business before it including Virginia Mississippi and Texas. Mississippi delegation seeks early hearing on Gen Gillem statements and claims ratification of the constitution. General Meigs publishes the sixteenth Roll of Honor listing 20 500 names of soldiers buried in various cemeteries, raising the total graves known to about 50 000.
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Wasurratox
Committee On Reconstruction
Virginia
Mississippi
Texas
Fromissippi
Gillem
Quartermaster Meigs
Perry
Brooklyn
Cambridge
Chelsea
Worester
Madison
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Dan Os
Bowen
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Dias
Great Western Railroad
Sand Creek
Taia Ie
Russia
St. Petersburg
Wells
Illinois
New Orleans
Aryland
Barriwore
Ricumonp, VA
Cuba
Central and South America
Washington
York
Meysinger Hot Morgan
Coffin, Shays & CO
Pees
C. Sterce and
Omiee
East Second Bo
Yeetman Mt. Seis
Hubbell, Swasey & Co
Cincaneatt
Ene
Eas
A. M. Bininger & Co
Beaver Street
Cemare Renan Wee Pare
Barney & Berery’s
American Rink Skates
J. L. Wayne
Malmn Street
Weat Fourth Street
M. D. Flynt
Pele
Trunks
Ay Sie
J. M. Keen
McGuire & Patterson
Fourth St
Parvliy & Johnson
Eye Wholesale
Main Street
Lane
Bopley
Seromers
Sarand
Whitworths
Coppersmiths
E. Locke
West Fourth Street
Oto J.J
Franklin Type
Allison, Smith & Johnson
Geo, McGregor
Locksmith & Bell-hanger
Race Street
Bet
Planer
Ang Fig
Thomas K
Undertaker
John P. Wiltsee
West Sixth St
TOY
OS West Third Street
Burnet House
Urs
Tice & CO
Pearl &T
Vine
Hudson Bay
Lockwood & Nichols
West Pearl Street
John C. Buerkle
Main St. Bet
Alaska
Rely
Rouse
Kirby & Brother
Main Stroet
James M. Campbell
Ehotery
Capitol
Cleaveland’s Sree
Eim St
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