Peons of Mexico and their strange customs described
A San Francisco reader recounts curious Mexican peon life near the Arizona border. He details the mud crown worn by peon women, hammocks to escape pests, a daily eastward bow, and strict caste. The piece blends travel anecdote with social note. Also included is a piece praising instinctive gymnastic exercise for children and a note on birds, with the robin often the last to rest.
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John Olendroff
Occidental Hotel
Mexico
Arizona
Peons
Oio
Ife
San Francisco
Popular Science Monthly
Hotel Horror: Hartford Five Story Block Falls With Loss of Life
A Hartford five story hotel on High and Allyn streets collapsed in the early morning, killing and injuring many guests and servants. Flames spread, rescuers worked amid dangerous wreckage as relatives and authorities directed efforts. Among the dead were notable locals and hotel guests, including business and religious figures. the accident is linked to a boiler explosion suspected to be caused by a night operator leaving with low water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Centre
Allyn Street
Hartford
Conn
Earl House
Allyn_street
Firamen
Fire Department
Senor Deans
Manuel
Jean
Burkelay
Root
Packard
Belt
Streep
Smith
Board of Fire Commissioners
Lane
Consolidated
Louis H. Bronson
Charles P. Graham
Connecticut Guard
National Guard
Bronson
Harry Stiffel
Philadelphia
Barnes Safe and Lock Company
Alexander Harblaon
Sumeony
Harrison
Alexander Thayer
Andrew F. Whiting
Hartford Life and Anouty Company
Roy
Perrin
Yale Corporation
Hoe i
National Congregational
Dawighy
Juall
Hartford Cab
Veter City Guard
Max Galady
Hartfort Herald
Multinational Warjargon and Disasters Chronicle
Officers elected in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. New York hosts American Newspaper Publishers Conference. Yorktown’s speed exceeds contract, Neva deemed valuable navy vessel. Fires devastate Branvox Maine and Tukey Keeney House. Train accidents kill Bohemian man near Goshen and injure Otto Myers party. Explosions destroy Johnson’s dynamite factory. widowed, three children. Various political and military notes across the U.S. and abroad including resignations, calibrations, and famine reports in China and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
Grand Army of the Republic
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York City
United States
Yorktown
Sen
Capes of the
Delaware
Neva
Branvox
Aponou Louwitz
Goshen
N.Y
Ottaville
Otto Myers
New York
Rochester
Wai
Hampton
Johnson
Mt. Wolf
Penn
John Harline
Tuxy Keeney
Bronson
Pike
Jonnia Mack
Pearl
J. G
Epwanne
Backville Woest
Washington
Liverpool
Four Tariff Bills in House Prompt New Revenue Reform
Four new tariff measures were introduced in the House by Mosare McMillin Breckinridge Randall and Forney. The McMillin bill would cut revenues by about 72 million by excluding cotton, metal and chemical duties while freeing tin plate and cotton. other rates would fall on iron and structural steel. Breckinridge would repeal tobacco taxes and free wool and tin, lowering revenue by about 42 million. Randall’s Cowles bill would repeal tobacco and oil taxes, with an estimated 30 million revenue loss. Forney proposes a limited tax on cigar and tobacco manufacturers while repealing most of Omitt’s provisions. all measures were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carraty F. M. Rassry
Whitney
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Gerhardt
North Atlantic
Senate
Eugene E. White
Prescott
Ark
Carerol
Wright
Boston
Presipest
Cleveland
Randall
Seeretary Conuan
Vie
Wiliam” F. Smith
William Blakesley
James B. Eads
Fairchild
Mary Whitely
Nisa Mina King
Charleston
House
House of Representatives
Mosare
McMilin
Denneasee
Breckinridgs
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Forney
Alabama
McMillin
Sage and Means Committee
Dreexincidge
Cowles
Ranetail
Reeding
Fornoy
Omatt
Trifle of a Farmhouse Tragedy Near Gonville Minn
A teen killer Joseph Chemitoke shot and killed Mary and Rose, then fatally wounded his sister-in-law and a man, in a London Township farmhouse four miles from Gonville. After a failed attempt, he took his own life with a pistol as investigators found the weapon nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himaclix
Philip Chemilloke
Mary
Rose
London Township
fourn_milas
Gonville
Minn
Josepeutitoke
Joseph Chemitoke
Pinip
Joseph
Toso
Fallip
Women at Work Petition Circulates Worldwide for Prohibition
The World Women’s Christian Temperance Unions mobilize 390000 women to seek global legal reform ending drink and opium trade. Leaders Willard, Leavitt, Ackerman, Gray, and Woodbridge spearhead petitions in the United States, South Africa, Japan, Australia, India, and England. the British association under Margaret Bright Lucas aids outreach to dominion countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Unions
Union of April
Miss Willard
United States
Leavitt
South Africa
Miss Ackerman
Japan
Gray
Australia
Jesale Ackerman
India
Mary A. Woodbridge
England
British Women's Temperanes Association
Margaret Hright Lucas
John Bright
Dominion of
Newsy Gleanings Of Global Events And Trade
A weathered digest notes diverse items from 19th century markets and politics. It cites German Reichstag adjournment, Paris exposition costs, New York fruit import stats, oil production shifts in Colorado, Samoan fort building, immigration bureau efforts in Georgia, English cattle transport ban, Polish polities, and U.S. and Latin American trade data. It also mentions tobacco, tea, and hogs markets, and various national fiscal notes.
The Electoral Vote Declares Harrison President Elect
The two houses of Congress proclaimed Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton President and Vice President elect. The joint count, first under the new law, drew crowded spectators, with ceremonial processions, reading of certificates, and occasional misreadings before Harrison and Morton were officially declared elected with a Republican majority of sixty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Lavi P. Morton
Congress
House of Representatives
Sponkorte
Senate
Unesert
Ingalls
McCook
Ir. Ingalls
Alabama
Manderson
Harris
Baker
Ermentrout
Cleveland
Thurman
Edmunds
Cox
Mr. Ingills
Er- Jnentrout
Florida
Levi P. Thurman
Norris
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Jagartls
Orit
Harrison
Morton
Mor Cleveland and
Ton
California
Arkansas
Connorticut
Delaware
Georgia
Kentucky
Maine
Masachusetts
Louisimnna
Michigan
Maryland
Minnesota
Missisipp
New York
New Hampshire
Virginia
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Vermont
Wisconsin
Reel “Métal
Century Bell Ringing Marks Washington Inauguration Echo
The centennial celebration will feature a nationwide bell ringing at nine o clock on the anniversary of Washingtons inauguration April 30. Churches expect bells to toll loudly to salute the birth of the republic and the prosperity of the United States under Washingtons leadership.
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Washington
United State
All Quiet in Samoa Report Notes No Fighting
Latest advices from Samoa indicate no change since the last report. Instroport and Ther a remain in strongholds while Tomaso and Matanfa stay entrenched. The British Consul warns Hritash subjects to avoid arming natives and to stay neutral as warships Calliope and Royalist remain in place. Harr Brander o is recalled to Berlin.
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Samoa
Thera
Tomaso
Matanfa
Hritash
Calliope
Harr Brandero
Tanmnsesu
Berin
Varied Arts Figures and Tours Across Continents
A patchwork of stage careers and travels emerges with singers, actors, and managers planning debuts and tours. Patti, Nicolini, Madame Alr ant, and others pursue engagements in South America, Brussels, Australia, and London as operatic companies, vaudeville acts, and theatre troupes maneuver for new seasons.
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Savatt Bermanor
Paris
Morizon
Chaxc
Marc Chaxion
Btnge
Patti
Nicolini
South Amora
Anderson
San Francisco
Matanxa
Brussels
Madame Alrant
Maggus Muuuchale
Australia
Gus
Winitaus
Kaine Belew
Mra. J. 8
Votter
Marie Harrison
Rosalind
Lou James
Mario Wainwright
Hiiey Dreynay
SC Muur
Corfie
Nevana
South Amerea
Lut
William Means
Cinenmati
Tris
Nevada
Janes G. Elaine
Mary Nevins Ulaine
Turny
London
Duke of Bedford
Congress in Session Reports and Debates Across 1861
The Senate resumed consideration of the Texas Election resolution, discussed alleged Texas outrages, and reviewed inflationary reports from the Privileges and Elections Committee. House actions included Oklahoma Territory organization, Indian land issues, and contested elections, with electoral vote counting held in joint session. Actions covered foreign affairs, appropriations, and territorial adjustments, plus eulogies and procedural votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Evarts
Bridgewater
Canada
House
Texas
Coke
Hoar
Byrne
New York City
District of Columbia
Measra Stewart
Alligon
Plumb
Hiscock
Gorman
Reagan
Jones
Arkansas
Spooner
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture
William Rosecrans
Vartron
Texaa
Boaufort, & C
United States
Harris
Unite States
Lewis Cars
Emalls-Elliott
Elliott
Platecaaiocr
New Mexico
North
South Dakota
Washington
Montana
Jamas
Dakota
Baker
Mills
Vanama
McCreary
Sarnoy
Messrs. McMallin
Breezanridge
Handall
Fornoy
Litto
Alaska
Crisp
Elections Committee
Sullivan
Enst Felton
California
New Hampshire appoints General Gilman Marston to Senate
General Gilman Marston was tendered and accepted as United States Senator from New Hampshire by Governor Sawyer for a six year term beginning March 4. He succeeds Hon. William E. Chandler. Marston began his career in 1845 in the state Legislature, served in Congress, and rose to Brigadier General during the Civil War before returning to the Senate in 1873 where he has been a leading figure.
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B. Luce
Galenn
Key West
Fla
Olivette
Tampa
Wallington
Axn
Henry Wowmac
Monroe
Pittsburgh and
Lale Superior Company
Moarquette
Mich
Treihenk
Bator
Bi Yr
Hancroye
Smyrna
Tur Neely
Memphis
Tenn
Webster County
Iowa
Stroota
Bucyrus
Ohio
Sexaton WiuLtas Wispos
Minnesota
Harrison
Indianapolis
Tukengmoor
Norristown
Penn
Boyex
T. Fatncurin
Secretary of the Treasury
Cavonovia
Roubhid
Tatteons
Lik Lick
Ark
Indiana Senate
MaAskepnen
Mount Olive
N.C
Joan Lex
Alexandria
Minn
Charles Chelnio
Guieckuan & Helvern
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Fnark L. Sinvets
Tecumseh, Mich
Edith
Ada
Polk County
Aote
Larrabee
Albent
George Avery
Independence Rock
Wyoming
Davin F. Houston
Roanoke
Germany
Parnell
London
Varey
Parnell Commission
Richard Pigott
Red Sea
Prestporat
France
M. Moline
M. Meline
Carnot
Manchester
England
Iars
Anhui
Kiang
Done
Curt Exoinrrn Weis
United States
Omaha
Shanghai
Wells
Admiral Chandler
Sere Pe Esate
Spain
Perry Delmont
Madrid
Belmont
Canaan
Buon
Aniphong Hauei
Tonquin
China
Monkay
Zanzibar
Tipnoo Tib
Stanley
Peck Brixi
McDougall Grain O Crator
Gould Granary
Montreal
Canada
Ciznera
New York
Gilman Marston
New Hampshire
Sawyer
Dune
Tern
Tie
William &. Chandler
Congress
Hampshire Regiment
Unt
Giant's Death Prompts Clyde, N J Exhibition Heirloom
Colonel Ruth Goshen, billed as the largest man Barnum ever displayed, died after a six month illness at Clyde New Jersey where he had lived the last ten winters. He stood seven feet two inches tall, measured two feet six inches across the shoulders, twenty eight inches through the chest, and weighed about 344 pounds in health. Four attendants cared for him in bed during his illness. Papers found at his home suggest he was about seventy, born in Egypt around 1819 or 1820.
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Ruth Goshen
Barnum
Clyde
N. J
Egypt
Joaquin Miller
Sexazon Beck
Tampa
Fla
Pansenis
Jony Ruskin
Govervon Hut
New York
Davin Deprey Fizin
Eurmon Willias
Lord Tennyson
SevaToon Vance
North Carolina
Qercy Victron
Charles A. Dasa
Etter
The
New York Sun
Geena Hannon Beg
Russia
Craneau
PHF
Tasktay Cantey
Ot Wille Ianty College
Vier-Apstimar Watson
North American
Waters
Robert Louis Stevennes
Pitot
Assembly Howe
Melbourne
Ibis
Lovi Sausoury
Villefranche
Hivine
Italy
Japan
A.M. Cannon
Washington Territory
Portland
Oregon
Giueen
Madagassar
Bor
Paris
Cox
Guardestin Feotun
Prominent People And Their Quirky Pursuits
A sweeping, chaotic sketch of notable figures from politics, literature and society. Joaquin Miller writes a novel while Lord Tennyson refuses memoirs. Various international names, estates, wealth, and courtly intrigues surface amid curious anecdotes and misprints about prominent individuals.
Floquet government falls after Paris vote defeat
Premier Floquet resigns as his ministry collapses after a narrow 807 to 218 defeat in the Chamber of Deputies over constitutional revision. The ministers submit resignations to President Carnot as Boulangism looms and Panama Canal turmoil weakens the Radicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floquet
France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Count de Dounville-Mailleteu
Carnot
M. Floquet
Senate
Chamber
Sheridan's Powder Promoted By Poultry Testimonials
Farmers report heavy rains ruined crops and caused diseases in poultry like roup and adistemper. Feeding heating foods leads to fat and poor laying. Sheridan's Powder is praised by Alfred T. Johnson and Mrs. E. B. Carlin for boosting Hen health and egg production. Company offers cans, books, and testimonials via 22 Custom House St., Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred T. Johnson
Hampton
N. H
Saya
Sheridan
E. B. Carlin
Conkin Centre
Gaye
Johnson & Co
Custom House
Toston
Mass
Night and day sticks described by New York World
The New York World explains police night sticks and day sticks used in fourth avenue car patrols. It details a locust wood night stick about twenty eight inches long with a leather thong, and a rosewood day stick similar in design. A shorter billy is used in hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fourth Avenue
New York World
Best Blood Purifier Claims Broad Cures
An advertisement touts a blood purifier as a cure for Acrofula ball rheum oils pimples old humors and numerous ailments. It promises relief from headaches indigestion general debility catarrh rheumatism kidney and liver complaints and fatigue while boosting appetite and nerve strength.
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Uaiabiad
Tuo Uguinoun Sa
Noor
Women AT Work
Lospos
Reichstag
Pailadelria
Cotorano
Avousts
Patent
CiicaGe
Lowata
Masa
Lexington
Louisviniy
Alaise
Pevsnylvaania
Hiray
St Augustine
Denmark
Bushelato
Baltimore
Vienna
Tipa
Mile
Ogden
Liberal Party
Tormany
Tith
Houses
Seeeerson
Fom
Tae Baron
Li Yen Pang
John
Avondale
Shelby
Bibb
Court of Claims
Central Pactite Railroad Company
Tuxatatuo
Lowle Cass
Capitol
Kixa@ Oro
Bavaria
Hood
Lowell
City Steam
Salz
RY Farley
Watertown
Plymouth
Barnatablo
Uganda
Central Africa
Kemp's Balham
Scott
Tito
Painy Mr
M. C
Pearl Bt
W. L. McKay
Ee Gerne
Mall
Charles A. Vogeler Co
Baltmore
K. S&s
Bronx
Rich
Ely
Catarah Wesen
Pere Chere Cou
Dyers
CIA
Ana Brewster Mig. Co
Holly, Milch
Comte
Toni Pean
Addres
T. AL Blocom
Piso
York Tawser
Axaiuet 2 Trust Fund
Iinewas
McKay
Nuracrywnan
Blair
Alail Chreul
Jafree
NYNU
Epic Raroed
Orrelves
Hmith & Wesson
Hans Anal
Wien
Gmith & & Wesson
Tor
Springfield
Manes
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ds Bremiens
Madi Enuden
Ie Curtis Publishing CO
Xarinof
Jewa
Demores
Caros Martyn
Piny
W. Jennings Demores
National Sheet Metal Roofing! CO
East Twentieth T
Bentennval
Frazie
Wholesala
Busloea
Albany
Washington, BC
1502 & CO
Len Andou
W. L. Douglas
Brook Ton
Mabs
Suton
Quinta Dale Tate
Iti
Alen
Eniae
Cormar Ortrau
Pal
Ssa
Dadway
Rick
Badway & CO
Warren St
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