Explosion in Gang Island City Tunnel Ruins Buildings
A massive dynamite blast at a Long Island City tunnel project near Vernon Avenue and Long Island Road killed several workers and injured many others. Fire and debris damaged a four story brick building, and residents urged action as a post office was shattered and streets filled with panicked crowds and responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gang Island City
Lust Thalr
Ialand and
New Yore Tuansl Company
Sacenon
Vernon Avenue
Bern
Vurface
Parentil
Plac
Mary Graden
Long Island City
Edward Hopkins
Peter Hocco
Pater Rocco
Henry Brier
Long Inland City
Rocos
Mary
Fifth Street
Borden Avenue
St. John's Hospital
Newsy Gleanings Reflect Global Turmoil And Local Prices
Haateung fears another cholera epidemic and a plague devastates Moscow. Revolutions loom in Mexico amid drought and unrest. Minneapolis flour price drops a dollar from last year as output soars. Flax culture grows in America and Europe while hard times hit Germany. 1892 hop crop in Germany rises to 43,030,009 pounds. Eastern railroads push carload totals. Ohio River froze at Bellaire, winters bring suffering in Mexico. cranberry output falls by 59,000 barrels from last year. Panis may flare into revolution amid Panama scandal bribery claims. Columbian postage stamps cost £16.26 with $1.44 for envelopes. 1893 trade shows brisk activity. U S presidential vote totals favor Cleveland. Cleveland leads Harrison and Weaver in early tallies.
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Haateung
London
Mexico
Minneapolis
America
Europe
Germany
Tae Exstern
Ohbio
Bellaire
Chicago
United States
Tne
New York Post
Cleveland
Harrison
Weaver
Bidul
Two Gold Seekers Killed in Californian Gold Fields
A fatal shooting affray near Han Juan Col. gold fields leaves two dead and several wounded. The Gable Siping Company allegedly monopolizes claims under fictitious names, risking conflict with incoming prospectors. Daily wages cited and flour priced high highlight harsh conditions as the rush to the district continues with about twenty seven thousand people reported there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Han Juan
Gable Siping Company
Toe Company
atSis
Old divers killed by explosive at North River work site
An elderly diver named Adonibam Fatronild died while tamping a cartridge under the North River in New York City. The accident occurred as he and crew attempted to fill rock holes blocking the north slip at Fulton street. The blast killed him on the spot.
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Adonibam Fatronild
North River
New York City
Fulton Street
Hly
Cranes A. Bnians
Presbytery
New York
Fire Island
Portof
Ginney
Thy
Surrogate
Hegister
Ancnpain
Bartcerr
Maggie Kelly
Bedford
William Phillips
Strang Brook
Ing
Professon Enkn Norton Honstony
Notat Chomfistot
Harvard
Campridgs
Maza
Hoe
Moscow
Eivingston County
Albany
Assembly
William Sulzer
Senate
Fiower
Bacon
Hilo
Ian
New York World
Four Die in Street Car and Engine Collision in Chicago
A frosty morning disaster on Forty seventh Street and Stewart Avenue Chicago left four dead and eight injured when a Fort Wayne locomotive struck a crowded street car as it moved toward State Street. Victims include George Blakn Archibiuld McAndrews and a woman later identified as Mrs Carson. Witnesses and officers cited driver error and careless crossing as the crash caused by frost coated windows and heavy street car traffic. Police arrested Conductor O Connor and Driver Stanley in connection with the wreck.
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Forty-seventh Street
Stewart Avenue
Chicago
Fort Wayne
George Blakn
Archibiuld
Ars
Carson, Ag
State Street
Anit
Pittsburgh
Fort Vaeyne
Anil
George Biaka
Hevens
Boiwartz
Public debt and treasury balances show December changes
The Treasury reports a higher total debt for December with a net cash surplus down and nonproprietary debt falling. Gold stocks declined, customs and internal revenue receipts rose, and government expenditures climbed, driven by pension increases and higher six month totals.
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United States
Treasury Department
Treiwury
Pension Aumenta
National League for Good Roads Expands Across States
The National League for Good Roads moves forward with local leagues in Malone New York Vermont New Jersey Maryland Virginia District of Columbia and Arizona and state leagues in Vermont and a Rochester county league. January conventions are planned in Maryland New York Missouri Illinois Virginia and Minnesota while twenty five state governors consider State Vice Presidents. Five thousand railroad agents have been supplied with documents and substitutes to aid league formation as banks and manufacturers contribute equipment and support.
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Malone
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Arizona
Rochester
Iews
Missouri
Illinois
Minnesota
F Tr
Chamber of Commerce of
Speedily Lynched Two Alleged Murderers Hanged in Greenville
Mob of about 100 armed men seized John Hipp and Charles Kelly after they learned of the tax collector C J Armstrong s death in Butler County Alabama. The men were hanged from the Court House steps with no time for prayer, then the mob dispersed. The jury verdict says the hangings were carried out by unknown parsons.
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Alabama
Greenville
Ala
Court House
Lara
Astron
C. J. Armstrong
Butler County
Court House Yard
Late Wholesale Prices of Country Produce Quoted in New York
A historical market listing details wholesale prices for beans, peas, dairy products, cheese, fruits, and poultry in New York. It cites varied grades and weights for items like green peas, red kidney beans, creamery butter, state factory cheese, apples, grapes, cranberries, chickens, and turkeys with numerous grade notes and per unit prices. The fragment reflects a bustling, granular commodity snapshot typical of late 19th century market reports.
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New York
Ceccoons
Western
Lata
St W
Tres A
Isconi Ih
State
Penn
Baldwin
W.N
Catanta
Concord
Conmon
Jerney
Roonterr
N.J
St. Aid
Wentern
Notable Figures and Honors Across Nations and Spheres
Prominent figures from Britain, France, Germany, and America appear in brief notes of personal, political, and cultural events. The report lists a London barrister’s death, a French novelist’s earnings, Congress candidates, Yale professors stepping back for arbitration work, and lavish gifts from J. D. Rockefeller and others to universities. It also notes aging estates, early heirs, and Pasteur receiving a Paris Academy medal with Carnot present, highlighting social prominence and national distinctions.
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Glanstonz
Congress
Moxragy Wibliams
London
Ors
Jacon Henrict
Economic Society of
Pennsylvania
Tuomas Sertix
North Carolina
England
Pagira
Yale
Mag
Guapstovr
Canada
Niagara Ali
J. D. Rockerruum
Standard Oil
University of Chicago
Crinen
Bisnarck
Lothar Bucher
Demire
Bucher
Alsp Tromas
Amberg's
New York City
Cuauncey Af
Fen Bellaver
CaAnStaus
Kentucky
Lamer Whitcomn Ribey
Hoosier
Hin
Jonny A. Montus
Louisiana
America
Tangipahon Parish
Gronng Govuup
Astors
Williaa Ms
Vanderbilt
Hin Rong
Laws Pastech
Academy
of Science
Paris
Carnot
France
Pasteur
Stabbed During Amateur Play Ends in Tragic Death
A San Francisco lawyer, McCoy, was killed during a home amateur production after a plot about Nihilists led to a staged stabbing. Grace Ring portrayed the traitress and Miss Eling, among others, helped with the performance. The dagger wound struck McCoy as the actors enacted the final scene. Miss King later surrendered to police. The tragedy prompted bonds set at ten thousand dollars for a preliminary appearance.
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Bidasy Bfo- Coy
San Francisco
Cal
McCoy
Grace Ring
Trottress
Miss King
Hts
Alisa King
Sas
Jo’clocs
Moralitz
Winte
Misa Eling
McVoysto
Remarkable year in 1802 business failures report
Bradstreat’s summary for 1802 shows a comparatively small number of failures, excluding South Dakota’s reporting limits. It notes a total business failures figure near 10,270, a level not seen since 1833 except 1837, and compares 1834’s 853,000 strong business population to 1893’s 1,035,009 with a 21 percent rise in failures since then.
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Bradstreat's
United States
South Dakota
Cattle Plague Ravages Africa Reported By Captains
A sweeping cattle plague spreads across Africa after outbreaks in Victoria Nyanza. Captains Lugacing Montell Lazarissya describe massive livestock losses from the Niger to Lake Techni and Wahuma communities facing starvation as they shift from pastoralism to scarce farming under settler influence.
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Victoria Nyaur
Payne
Lugard
Uganda
Columbian souvenir stamps issued for the discovery of America
The Columbian postage stamps range in value from one cent to five dollars with varied engraving colors and sizes. Officials expect heavy demand from collectors and historians, including Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. The idea originated with Assistant Postmaster Gaylor of New York City and was approved by Postmaster General.
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Colunbuy
America
Holland
Wall
Posmaster Gaylor
New York City
Lee
Birds and vines in strange urban reports stir curiosity
A peculiar account describes sparrows vanishing from downtown streets due to a rumored cholera fear, then an enterprising tale of Italians harvesting sparrows for markets. It also notes a vegetable vine conundrum from the South Pacific, strangling carcasses or ships at sea, with vivid regional anecdotes and antiquated lore.
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Foreigt
Marybirg
Persia
Ile
Mulberry Street
Atreats
Asa
Washington Market
England
New York Tribune
South Pacific Ocean
California
Sandwich Islands
Chile
Australia
Apia
Chadbourne
Annals of
Caroline Islands
Lenerth
Oman
St Louis Republic
Poems, puns, and train work from Helena Herald page
A collage of humorous exchanges and sketches from the Helena Montana Herald. It blends quips about lovers and songs with quick vignettes on daily manners. The piece also describes a Great Northern extension construction scene with rail laying detail and worker actions.
Marriage dispute quoted in profanity filled exchange
A New York gossip blurb recounts Brownley accusing Yellowley of a misstatement about his wife. Yellowley retorts, asking who claimed such, while Brownley defends the accusation as a chance for a good life with his wife.
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Brownley
Yellowley
New York
Two Wonderful Q Grapevines and a Royal One
A Galice grapevine in Southern France yields up to 1287 bunches in a year while the Hampton Court vine in England bears as many as 2890 bunches. The latter’s fruit is reserved for Queen Victoria and her household, with surplus wine for the royal use. Also notes Professor Aparsiz’s view on wealth and a Cocoa beverage claim by W. Baker & Co. with nutrition and economy highlights.
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Gal}xe
France
Hampton Court
England
Queen Victoria
St. Louis Republic
W. Baker & Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers $1000 Reward
Readers are urged to believe Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. The advertisement claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promising to strengthen the constitution. It offers $100 in reward and a list of testimonials from F J Carney & Co Toledo Ohio to back its efficacy.
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Jedrn
Hall
Belog
Bollaia
F.J. Carney & Co
Toledo
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Children's
Boatan
Shey
Hood
V. Durr
Wallpole
Mass
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
ALL Druggiatts
VW Perecomme Guarantee
Dension Wiiwcon
Bonth
West
A.J. Hopseeth
George Watkinson
Duto & Blurus
Gacass Wilbanks
Guiln Phillips
Jor Smith
Asres
John A. Johnson
Viroqua
Wis
Adam Siler
Chatham County
Siler
Biler Terica
MowrLow
Great Northern
Washington State
Montana
Ohio
North Dakota
Washington
Salvador
Lkely
Winstan M. Foveen
Navy Department
Smith
Tar
Tarleton H. Bean
United States Fish Commission
J. M
Tragsury Department
Philadelphia
Calcaga
Indian Territory
J. J. Spencer
Noble
Senod Reservation
Territory
Oklahoma
Crronzas
Gravelines
Cassy
Indian National Congress
Allahabad
Sarnia
M. Ezpury
Neva
Russia
Leon MuncaGa
Senor Urusge
Netherlands
Broxfco
Conard Company
Galli
Amoria
Batoanpaara
Poland
Duke of
Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture
National League
Jursay
Jordan
Petty
ANI Ag
Lay. Beer
Drasset
Adilch Cora
Africa
Niger
Enat
Alany
Twister
Domboy
New York Press
Dumbey
Bagley
Ausan
Littles
Tooth
Tommy
Josh
Jack
Bess
Misuk Wuehoso
Cortic
Chappie
Col. Sarcast
Agatha Esthele
Charlie
Plo
Preschen
Tag Xite
Dully
Helena
Montane
Horald
Dr.kilmer's
Kitaima & Co
Uixaiautom
N.Y
Colorado
Georgetown
Richard Beauchamp
Denver
el Dorado
Rocky Mountain
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Austrian Empire
Professor Aparsiz
Henry Ward Beecher
Bend
Prospectus
A.J. Melride
Atlanta, Ga
Royal Baking
City Boards of Health
FIG Syrup. CO
Cali
Louisville
Regis Leblanc
Notre Dame de Stanbridge
Quebec
Boschee
Drugaiatn
Pate
W. Baker
Dorchester
Mars
Garfield
Ares Borg Dulin
Guarters
Sun W
Maat
Popar
W. Sepphen NG
Lebanon
Bsc
TSE
Riws Cromwell
DANA
Sarsaparilla
Cromwell
Lountramie Co
P. J. Stom
Laporance
Dana Sarsaparina Co
Belfast
Maine
Douglas Pri Reto
Zermatt
Oral Merrhanta
Besa
Renee King
THE
Road Makers
Forster
Alzo
Troma
Frew
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