Nature’s Power and a New York Tragedy Reported
A solemn ode to nature’s might contrasts with a coroner’s inquiry into Ruth Cragen and her infant daughter found drowned in a yard near her brother in law’s house. Mixed Massachusetts connections and a troubling tale of presumed murder fuel family sorrow and public speculation. Railroad progress notes describe the Wilmington to Roanoke link as the world’s longest and grandest, with a dramatic autumn 1886 to March 1840 timeline and a mirage of optimism shadowed by hardship.
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Sepperins
New York
Ruth Cragen
D. Mix
Regan
Massachusetts
Berrain
Omnam
Hasehone
Winent
Ajuly
Roanoke
North
The Enquirer tale of Sarah and Alfred in reform
A story shows the married couple Sarah and Alfred facing dissension over fashion and expenditure. Sarah resists thrift but learns temper, while Alfred guides her toward forgiveness. Later a public report reveals Alfred ruined yet forgiven, with Sarah confronting poverty and supporting his recovery.
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Sarah
Hati
Serah
Sue
Sulien
Tilia
Lotene
Wren
Verity
Sera
Orau
Sie
Justin
Dean
Leareddrom
Renaeg
Grave of L L L and the Cape Coons visit in a castle yard scene
A fragmentary account describes the funeral of Mrs McClean at a castle yard with a soldier guiding to Capt. McClean's governor’s orbit. The scene notes a newspaper tribute, a grave marker, and a later social gathering with a waiter and diners, ending with a hostile exchange over ragins and a minor wound.
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Cape Coons
Journal of Cap
Herp
McClean
Woman's Sphere and the Rights of Women Debate
A historic tract argues for women’s participation in public life and lawmaking. It critiques gender roles, praising female intellect while condemning male-dominated governance. The piece defends women’s rights to vote, serve in public offices, and influence national policy.
Women and intellect in social debate
A distorted editorial discusses gender intelligence and women’s roles, arguing women should rely on natural propriety and domestic knowledge rather than modern philosophy. It laments perceived female vanity while praising men’s rational authority, warning of dangerous gendered extremes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sande
Eure
Wonen
Riots of Woman and the Right to Retire From Public Life
A fragmentary article argues that women should have the option of remaining retire from politics and war, claiming representation by men grants dignity and that voting juries or military duties would degrade female status. It cites divine law and equality of rights, contending men must protect and serve women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esteen
Evening Musings and War Yearning Echoes in Boston
Fragmented verse compares heavenly and earthly longing with nature and night, recalling 1899 Boston themes. It blends lyrical musings on light and sorrow, then shifts to a wartime pledge about building schools, universities, and Sabbath observances across states.
Fragmentary Note on Crime in France and Local Anecdotes
A fragmentary OCR style report discusses crime in France with scattered remarks on provinces like Grigland and Prenéumatie. It mentions limited cases of Gruner and references a telegraph line in a remote part of France. The text is garbled with missing names and unclear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Grigland
Gruner
Cape
Fragmented Massachusetts Slave Relation Debate in Congress
The text recalls a Massachusetts discussion on slavery and Congress authority over the District of Columbia, arguing that Congress has power to regulate foreign commerce and that no state should be complicit in the spread of slavery. It appeals for action to suppress the slave trade and uphold national justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnet PousEn
Bale
Rae
Tal
Car & Terge
Eerie
Abeitbouelatte Ns
Ettorine
Posseasion
Ebro
Cabinet
Monzelman & Anderson
United States
Columbia
Messiven
Congress
Oliver
United Motes
Tve
Delea
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Bing
Lerime
Randolphy Celhown
Pruden
Kwreton
Russell
Pike
Hlenry
Stewart
Randolph Ld
Ieee
Bam’ Boy
Chhanuery
taPe
Uleathers
Aleta
LIGHT
Charles
LaUrengr
Uw Recorder
Federal
Tare Tormet
Howe
Kowah
Vorte Cap Stoke
Unps, &c
F& Co
Uae
J. M. Gray
Madre Keoe
M. Justife
Dunston Traylor
Xalr
Hdl
Harwell
Harrie County
Eile
Bart Harwel
Harris Co
Tate
Este
H. Harwell
Mascagee
Arthur Fox
Alfred
John Ri Jabody
Jame Jotkeon
Sante K. Boek Fer
Johe E. Carter
Defentewr
Jamie Jeckson
Janes Jacison
Levibon
Cerk
Uye
A. Pound & Co
Henry
Erna
Tale Ony
Blake and Wollers
Bruehen
Ase
Japan
Fee
Talbot
Muecogre
Thomas Minyord
Heer
P. B. Peeiar
Rome
Shining Land
Notie
Dano
Seria
Fleaven
Earth
Uruke
Lutile
Moulee
the Enquerer
Alitetia
Waseses
Africa
Manet
Doner
Tns
Deugiver
Forterts
Alice
Hangman
Riudits OF Woman
Deanain
Boston
Tibet
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