Kalakaua’s Gunboat Venture Ends In Folly At Samos
A curious tale recounts King Kalakaua’s plan to conquer Samoa with a small gunboat. He raised funds, converted a vessel, and hosted lavish banquets before sailing. Drunk sailors blocked the boarding, battles deferred, and ultimately the party returned home empty handed after debt and supply troubles.
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Ista
Kalakaua
Samoa
Zilotida
Anita
Bovolaln
Aalde
Samos
Kalakaun
Bia
Honolulu
Chicago
Newa
Massacre in Manipur Camp Amid Rajah Dispute
Dispatches from Calcutta report a brutal assault on a camp of Goorkha troops at Manipur Assam frontier amid a dispute with the Rajah. British Chief Commissioner James W. Quinton and several officers reportedly killed or missing after tribes attacked at midnight, triggering a siege lasting forty eight hours. Reinforcements including the Third Bengal Infantry and a mounted battery were ordered. the Viceroy halted his tour and heads toward Simla.
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Calcutta
India
Manipur
Assam
James W. Quinton
Assan
Durlo
Kohima
Ofpur
Vena de and
Quinton
Shillong
Goorkha
Maniper
Comoelsal
Inton
Peloners
Skene
Lisson
Boiteau
New Industries Rise Across Southern States in First Quarter 1801
The Chattanooga Tradesman reports a surge in Southern industrial growth in the first quarter, with 643 new firms vs 837 in the prior year period. Factories producing sugar, glass, boot and shell goods, bridges, mills, and numerous textiles appear, led by Georgia and Texas. Railroads show heavy expansion with many new companies formed across multiple states. The phosphate boom and railroad construction hint at sustained activity across Southern industries.
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Chattanooga
Bonth
Canaiog
Gorgia
South Carolina
Texas
Bates
Virginia
Nes Incorporated
South
Nireaeie
Marten
Florida
Thirtean
North Carolina
Thralve i
Alabama
Weorginia
Gleven
Ounesse
Gil
Counterfeit 3 silver certificate notes alarm Treasury
A counterfeit 3 silver certificate twenty dollar bill nearly perfect in paper and silk thread features alarmed the Treasury Department in Washington. The note labeled 1956 series with General Hancock vignette may reach ten million dollars in circulation. a plan to suspend 3 silver certificate printing and switch to a Navy series with Secretary Windom vignette is outlined.
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United States Treasury Department
Washingston
Jonisa
Hancock
Ig Iy
Treasury
Institute & Navy
Windom
Plague of Locusts Threatens Morocco and Algeria
A historical report warns of a locust plague striking Morocco and Algeria after months of uncertainty. Locust swarms have reached Casablanca and the coast, threatening crops and sparing little life. Authorities fear famine as the invasions spread, describing the event as a scourge that could devastate the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Algeria
Mogattor
Casablanca
Sahara
Hla
Four Men Die In Kansas Salt Mine Fall
A bucket accident at Lyons Kar Rock Salt Company shaft tore four men from a descending bucket. Two victims were decapitated, others severely mangled. Names listed include Thomas Beach, Nelson Van Brockife, McCann Miller, and Ired.
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Lyons
Kar
Rock Salt Company
Tuomas Beach
Nelson van Brockife
Turbulent Atlantic and Global Incidents Reported
A chaotic London to Buenos Ayres sequence recalls shipwrecks mutinies and battles. Reports describe sailors killed and wounded, a missionary schooner wreck with many drowned, Bengal and Guorhkha troops casualties, and leaders shifting in liberal circles. The era’s turmoil touches ports, colonies, and Europe with multiple fatal events.
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Great Britain
France
Chilfan
Buenos Ayres
Chillian Realdonta
Ning
Chapman
Tahiti
Sixtooz
Meging
Berlin
Germany
Tnndia
Kaanl Graxvitur
London
England
Lord Rosebery
Granville George Leveson-Gower
Earl Granville
Fragmented 19th century United States and World Events Patchwork
A garbled OCR compilation reports diverse items from 19th century news including population shifts in Philadelphia and Chicago veterans, epidemics in Copem, drought in Minnesota, ballot reform in Mainz and Nevada, Japan and Germany trade notes, rail and tax debates, royal bounty cuts, and a fatal sawmill accident in British Columbia, all presented as disconnected briefs with many errors.
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Fronma Fa
Jomons
New York
Artista Pruesta
Jerusalem
Dremmenta
Quebos
Hay Chicago
Vetera
Tavevar
Toxmann
Tmeny
Copen Exana Sp
Marcreronma
Minnesota
Granota
Louisiana
Mainz
Ohio
Nevada
Philadelphia
Tox Germer
Trinter
Florida
North Lapland
Railroad Commission
Matflett-McCoy Foud
West Virginia
Koch
Munich
Bavaria
United States Treasury
Europe
Chili
Royalu
Hawa
Pennsylvania
Eder
Havou State
Kansas City
Memphis & Birmingham
L&tTest
Joseri Macaroa
New Orleans
Radati Inn
Chamber of Commera
Laren
South
Beas
Fiji Islands
Shanghai
China
W.ow. Pisce
Manitoba
Aretto Circle
Buffsiv
Posscum
British Columbia
International Labor Movements and Industry News
Enasuamiona spread. Isritarian foes rise. Colonado Miners Alliances NY has a Japanese carpenter. England to revive industrial villages. San Francisco unions exclude Japanese. workers' wages and strikes across nations. Australia war with non-union shearers. Denmark proposes international machinists and blacksmiths union. NY girls paid sixty cents a day. boiler makers form insurance. US labor shows varied profits and production. Reading Railroad trims trees. Edigon invention boosts employment. Six to seven thousand workers employed in Edigon-linked industries.
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Colonado Fina
New York
England
San Francisco
Pauestine
Astoy
Australia
Lavon
Corenzo
Massachusetts
Lon Dring
English Labor Commission
Firnt Glass Workers' Union
Tur
Denmark
France
French Labor Commission
Bonn
Tus
Navy
Holland
Huntsville
Ads
Denver
Cal
George W. Childe
Canron
Switzerland
United States
Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania
Edigon
Disaster at Virginia Coast: Danish Dictator wrecked with eight lives lost
The Norwegian bark Dictator under Captain Jorgenseo ran ashore near Cape Bod, Virginia, in a gale. Eight souls perished including the captain's wife and their three year old boy. Lifesaving crews from Cape Henry and Seatack labored, saving some crew members while others died. rescue was delayed by thick weather and breaking surf.
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Jorgenseo
Ponmoola
West Hartlepool
England
Virginia
Cape Bod
Virginia Beach Hotel
Ohors
Cape, Henry
Seatack
Captai Drinkwater
Lonr
Farerwal
Piccen
Jorgenson
Prominent Figures and Political Gossip From Europe and America
A jumble of names and fragments notes Regd going to Europe and several political and literary asides. It mentions Senaron Ned Pevrin of Kansas, Tae Crarwitch of Russia, Taeovonn Thomas’s potential post, claims of North Pole pursuits, and various figures like Prince Napoleon, Empress Eugenia, Sen Sir Hearat, and General B. Hayes era ties. Occasional remarks on catarrh cures and a Toledo firm distract from the scattered royal and political chatter.
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Sreaker
Europe
Senaron
Ned Pevrin
Kansas
Tae Crarwitch
Russia
United States
Taeovonn Thomas
Nansex
Christianis
North Pole
Italy
Clothilde T
Napoleon
lon-Eon
Enwin Boor
Raisz8
Witnery
Witnery.nt Germanys Beegritjee—E Llogranh: Ndindher. 260 Copies Cslpak
Paler
Jellrom
Cooper
Genxnau Joan €. Lez
Ohio
Hayes
Barnes
Montana
Alospioz
Charles Feuroy
Erie County
Italian recall of ambassador over New Orleans lynching sparks diplomatic crisis
Baron Fava informed Secretary Blaine he had orders from King Humbert to recall the Italian Minister to the United States, ending formal talks with Washington over the New Orleans lynching dispute. Blaine promised to seek a White House audience and note that Italy demands justice for Italian subjects. Cabinet members doubted war, urging restraint and opposing immediate recall of Porter from Rome.
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New Orleans
State Department
Baron Fava
Washington
Dlipomadia
Blaine
United Stater
Louisians
Louisiana
United States
New Orleana
Ambert States
Iself
Humbert
Unders
Thetalian
Nicholls
Stato
Italy
Hissue
Ialy
Albert G. Porter
Rome
Simple D Monument Marking Hig Grave in St Louis
General W T Sherman designated a monument to mark his grave in Calvary Cemetery St Louis. The Simple D Monument Company of New England is making it. Sherman discussed the design with Sir Canfield of the company, approved a drawing, and instructed his executors to carry out the plan. After his death his son Rev P T Sherman coordinated with Canfield to finish the monument.
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Hig
St. Louis
W. T. Sherman
Calvary Cemetery
St Louis
Sio New England Monument Company
P. T. Sheriman
Canfield
Vanorl Sherman
Tha Abfeld
Wac
General of the Army
Boventy-Uret Street
New York
Names and Origins of European Lands from Ancient Times
The text explains etymologies of European regions and nations. It links Europe to a lighter complexion than Asia and Africa, Asia to a position between continents, and Africa to grain abundance. It discusses Iberia, Spain, Italy, Gaul, Caledonia, Hibernia, Britain, Albion, Corsica, Bardinia, Byracuse, Rhodes, Sicily, Bevlla, and related terms with imagined meanings.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
Spain
Italy
Calabria
Gaul
France
Caledonia
Scotland
Hibernia
Britain
Albion
Corsica
Bardinia
Rhodes
Sicily
Bevlla
Curious Use of Microbes in Whale Hunting
Norwegian naturalist Dr. Neilson reports fishermen in his country use diseased bacteria to weaken whales. In Bergen’s inlet seasonally, boats herd whales up the bay and a net spans the mouth. They inject Limgtrowa pathogens to sap strength. within a day to a day and a half, harpoons finish the capture.
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Hall
Anc
Neilson
Bergen
Trenton
M.S
Trapper from Old Lyme Nets Large Muskrat Hauls
Jim Candee, an old Lyme trapper, reports unprecedented muskrat catches this year. He uses a half barrel sunk to ground level with water and carrot bait on boards to lure the animals. He has caught as many as six muskrats in a single barrel in one night. A separate note defines keeping up appearances as a frugal diet to host dinner parties.
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Jim Candee
Lyme
Mr. Candee
Hartford
Conn
Dr Pierce's Catarrh Remedy and Pills Advised
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Catarrh Remedy from the World’s Dispensary in Buffalo New York. It promises cures for catarrh and weak stomach with testimonials and a $500 faith wager. It promotes Purifying the system first and mild treatment with Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for regular liver and bowels.
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Indica
Erto
New York
Chicago
Dr. Sage
Dispensary Medical Association of
Buffalo
N.Y
Adway
Hadway & CO
St Warren Street
Newt York
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Aakland
Penn
Tae
R .Henry
Austin
Ives
Lizzie McGarlsh
Jock McGarts
Ga- Joon
Gay Head
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Lanningtorch
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Reading
Sugar Trust
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New York City
Crantes A. Jonxson
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John Quincy Adams
Tuxcoke
Connellsville
Peny
Jimtown
Frick Company
Leisenring
Leith Works Rere
New York and New Haven Railroad
Demeanor
New York Lawn
Charles P. Clark
Mark
E. A. Read
Ork
Wilson G. Hunt
Trowbridge
W. D. Dp
Henry C. Robinson
Joseph Park
Henry 2. Lee
Springfeld
Nathaniel Wheater
Ridgeport
Chauncey M. Depew
A William Rockefeller
Leverett Araberd
Bouthang
Grosnau
James A. Exim
United States Army
Louisville
Surratt
Jeffersonville
Henny Surry
Louis J. Specht
Specht
Smith
Carrane W. D. Dowartz
Farmers Alliance of Arkansas
Fayetterville
Ark
Dowell
Spartanburg
Richmond and
Danville
Henry E. Cater
Socom Infantry
Omaha
Neb
Pine Ridge
Brooke
Joan McExray
Amos
Belgreen
Ala
Waltrop
Jeff’ Donzmoore
el” Hudson
Russellville
Savannah
Brunswick
Caroden
CmcaGo
Terre Haute
Ind
Adan Bartoy
Heve
la Geippe
Hetumenia
Stephens City
Galena
Crtizens
Decatur
O. W. Grawford
Witz
Field
Minegla
G. W. Ponrer
Missouri Order of Forresters
Ins Qu
Taz
Joseph Pinkham
Idaho
John C. Quinn
California
Inprana
Secretary of the Treasury
Bain
Postolico Department
Riers
Treasury Department
Mary DB. Scott
Jacob Clement
Cassius F. Jr
Willian Hodggon
Asias
Grace Fouurn
Justica
Archibal Lapham
Thomascet Oeestan
General Land Office
Vico Lewis A. Groff
James Compton
Fergis Falls
Minn
Bilnnegota
John F. Norrish
Ernest W. Goorze
Hankow
Faulkner
West Virginis
Tuy Commisssioner
Internal Revenue
Mscontiou Ok
Anthon Krsauestanr
Tex Anny Fejes
Albarn
Austria
Ides Wat
Kufstein
Tydol
Bairchzrr
Millista Finances
Willie
Stambuloff
Sofa
Tux
Cork
Ireland
Tipperary
Gomg
Cauture Toxmay
East Templeton
Alfred Bradley
Foreman
Prescott
Ottawa
Camina
Prince Napoleon
Louly
Senoxant Meryen
Wen
Aligo
Rh Relive
de. Tanner
Ballina
the Labor World
the Markets
Mour
Fairto
Ug YO
Uinh
Ayap
Yorks
Northven
Canada
Norto
Watertown
Hutter—Creamery Extra
Choceo
Bark Dictator Founders of
Cape Henry
Peptein
Life Savera
Joat Jorgenten
Beognd
Julius Ander- Ampler Harrott
John Stiven
John Patterson
Yelmer
John Mall
Carlo Olsen
Daniel H. Wents
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Nauvoo
Wuelx
Eugenia
Paris
Thomas A. Enigon
Schenectady
Loiison Works
Violeta
United Kingdom
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Tours
Wells
Electria
Hnglewood
Pslacos
Hood
Gen. Sherman
Hoxsle
Hullalo
Kum’ Love
Kline
Arch St
Phin
Heecham
Deacon End’ Lapitar Char
Mhew &Ei
Laon
Mall
Swift
Stitt
Srean Bali
Blala
Mal
Sil
Dalri
Sanpla
Atamip
Tetura Postaca
S.L. Paine & CO
Court St
Boston
Atans
Febrosry
Ladle Nee Grellaimeo
Hrerlase Atlas of
Hanaye Mapeiicalors
Loisette
Washington Street
Sera
P&s
Ernest Te
Ana
Sapplig
Scott's
Scott
Locust Summit
Barry
Mir Embankment
Andrew Walker
Oches
Frank Myer
Lamaqua
Mason James Nclavoren
Staudt. Louis
Mag Nota Guay
Ramsey Creek
Ramsey
James
John
Jacob Farley
Wabarh
Tuk
Santee
Cies
TAL der Altona Alee
Iisegne
Frazer Axle
Croup
L. Wittris
Alma
Jas. W. Krux
Dany Cere Pee
Tobias
DERBY
Frice
Murray ST
Epplicaon
Miror
Serrica Gareth
James Pes & & Ou
Aritos
Arch
Novar Choesvbrough
Mos
Piso
RED Cross
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