Deep Well Drilling Pushes Toward Mile Depth in West Virginia
The government backs an experimental well at Bogg's Run Wheeling West Virginia with plans to reach a mile deep to study earth temperature and geological data. It would be the deepest well in the world if successful, with USGS contributing 35000 dollars and prior deep wells highlighting drilling challenges and tool losses.
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Bogg
Wheeling
Virginia
United States Geological Survey
Pittsburg
George Weatinghouse
Waa
Jonathan Watson
Titusville
Watson
America
Drake
Greene County
Boston School of Technology
Rockville
Conn
Boston
Emerson
Amhorat College
Loula
Potsdam
Germany
New York World
The Rule of Proportion in The Human Figure
The text states the human figure length is six times the right foot, rejects deviation as beauty’s departure, and notes Greek statues followed this rule. It cites facial height from forehead to chin as one-seventh of total height and the hand as one-tenth of height, with neck measures from crown to nape as one-twelfth.
Tornado Crushes Patterson Coal Breaker Near Mound Carmel Penn
A tornado struck the Patterson Coal Company breaker near Mound Carmel Pennsylvania causing collapse and fatalities. Five workers were injured and several were trapped in the wreck as rescuers pulled them free. The 900 foot long structure stood on a mountain summit and the storm caused extensive damage to surrounding areas along the line to Philadelphia. The breaker was owned by Pilaborg Philadelphia and Wilkenbarro, with losses estimated at 150,000 dollars.
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Patterson Coal Company
Mound Carmel
Penn
N. Bloxso
Owley
B. Dodson
Shickshinney
Walter Robert
Luzerne
Peon
William Lodge
Luserne
Pererpe
Ami
Lodge Roberts
Licentefal
Ition
Locust Bommit
Philadelphia
Gordon
Reakter
U Tod
Pilaborg
Sod Wilkenbarro
Caczoorsa
Australia
Towa
Wrer Vimorma
Brroan Dace
Turkey
Norra Canotria
Guarematan
Bert Hebrew
Ruslan Securities
Taz
Wisconsin
Taz Prospecta
Yxi
Nun
Chicago
A. Uesario
Han
White House
May Point
N.J
Zoological Gardens
Frankfort
Germany
Marn- TS Phidadelpula
Aotis
Haa
Fort Sheridan
Prominent figures and royal news mix in a sprawling list
A jumble of biographical notes touches on European royalty and American financiers. It cites Grand Duke Nicholas burial costs, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, Queen Victoria era figures, and political leaders in Haiti and Brazil, with varied ages, wealth estimates, and travels.
Parnell Secretly Marries Mrs O Shea at Steyning
News says Charles Stewart Parnell and Mrs O Shea wed this morning at Steyning England with two Brighton servants as witnesses. The registrar kept details confidential while the couple departed by phaeton and heading to the registrar’s office amid a light storm.
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Charles Stewart Parnell
O'Shea
Steyning
England
Walsingham Terrace
Brighton
Parnell
Varnell
London
Arnell
Samoan Ballers Drowned, Bodies Buried at Mare Island
Nineteen drowned athletes from Samoa were laid to rest at Mare Island California in solemn naval funeral rites. An escort including Marines sailors and survivors accompanied the coffins to the cemetery as Chaplain Lewis led services and a bugle call echoed the last salute. The report also notes a court ruling upholding compulsory German language teaching in schools where enough patrons petition.
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Lolses
Samoa
Mare's
Naval
Aare Island
California
Marine Corp
Independence
Farragut Post
G. A. Re
Bessop
Bubounilen
Irwin Ood Star
Wilson
Clark Wen
Sergious
J. JK. Lewis
Indiana Bas Court
Multiple 19th century incidents reported from across regions
The column covers a Gettysburg oration by Benjamin Snow and C D MacDougall. a missing body found after a Johnstown flood. a scaffold collapse at Worthington pump works injuring bricklayers. Yale Harvard race won by Harvard. Vermont governor calls a special session. a pastor dies during sermon. various suicides drownings and accidents. notable embezzlement indictments. and a wide array of national and regional news items from the East and South with dates and names.
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Middle States
Itfth New York Volunteer Infantry
Gettysburg
Penn
Benjamin B. Snow
Auburn
N. Yv
C. D. Mac.Dougall
G Hopkins
Palmyra
N. J
Johnstown
Poon
Worthington
Elizabethport
Hhad Nolin
Gabriel Williams
Oress
Yale-Marvard University
New Bendon
Conn
Harvard
Yalo
Fnstituions
Vermont
W.M. Covex
Church of the Holy Crow
Warrensburg
N.Y
Allie B
Donn
Fant
Bar Harbor
Edward Jr
Ter Stevens
Evizauern M. Hastett
Brooklyn
Frederick Droknty
Elberon
New York
Philadelphia
Avasida
Francis L. Patton
Princeton College
Mancantiux
New Bedford
Mays
J. H. J. Doane
Doane
Bimoon Doane
Joupon Burien
Palladelphia
Centenania! Exposition Board of Finance
St Mouch Chunk
Tripp
Pope
Gallagher
Smith
Phora
Carrain F. M. Bacce
United States Navy
United States Naval Training Station
Newport
I. L
A. F. Stanton
Tar Indier
Christian Church of
Brushton
N. Y
Lawrence
Mast
John Rausch
Maris Bureket
Rausch
Prixex Grorog
Neee
Czarowitz
Russia
Japan
Nework City
Chicago
Brooklyn’s Winning Pitcher Dominates Series Roundup
Stover leads the Boston League club in long hits while Wanp of the Brooklyn team remains a Gotham favorite. The New Yorks show seven errorless games and Brooklyn baserunners outpace New York. Notable figures include Prreven Keers and Buck Ewlorg as spring concerns, with Nichols of Boston excelling in two wins against Pittsburgh.
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Cancrnens
Brooklyns
Stover
Wanp
The
Brook
Gotham
New Yorks
Tax Brooklyns
New
Connor
New York
Brextry
Pittsburgh
McAixen
Cleveland
Suspar
Cincinnati
Buck” Ewlorg
Prrewen Nicuols
Wurryery
Cincinnati Association
Biatrenr
Harapar
Tiernan
Wilmot
Hutchinson
Ved” Williamson
Chicago
Tar Brooklyes
Bassett
Providence
Saxsines
Louisville
Nichols
Boston
Pittsburgs
Polo Ground
Baoutners
Boston Association
Boston Gorocs
Lovett
Brooklyn
Anson
Confluence Robbery Involving Trice Farm and Lathrop Men
Four men in a confluence group robbed Steven Trice, a wealthy farmer near Lathrop Missouri, of 3500 dollars and a fine team and buggy. They drew 2500 from the bank to buy land, then lured him into a carriage, met a confederate, played cards, and chloroformed him before fleeing. Dr Starks and Judge Hays of St Louis were named among the carriage riders.
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Confluence
Steven Trice
Lathrop
Dr. Starks
Judge Hays
St. Louis
Tries
Rebels Active in Haiti Exile and Executions Reported
Advices from Port au Prince recount ongoing insurrection struggles as Hippolyte’s forces carry out executions and exile opponents. Prisoners are shot or deported with no trial, while the government claims strength and intends to quell rebels. Hannibel Price in New York cites diplomatic tensions and casualty figures.
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Adirondack
Atiag Line
New York
Republic
Hippolyte
Hayth
Stisrald
Uy Eland
Jall
Port-au-Prince
Onvy
Hannibel Price
New York City
Hayti
Price
Global labor unions and reforms sweep 19th century jobs
Reports of woman carriers in Avarnishes and New York Hebrew tinsmiths unions, while Detroit newsboys push for a union. Workers across Europe and Asia form federations amid child labor bans, longer hours, and employer charges. Civil and legal moves celebrate June 25 as a workers’ holiday.
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Avarnishes
Dertrort
Mich
Ruamwar
Grnucarri
Bee Broramnnoop
New Yon Crry
Avsmanian
Frorrarion Contiment
Nanowan Uplon
Architectural Tron
Virginia
Spain
Txrznois
Inouass
Carliale
Peno
Garnolt
N.C
Japan
Tne
Bordeaux
France
House of Commons
London
England
Denmark
Turbulent slave trade fears renewed violence in West Africa
A letter from Miera Leone reports renewed slaughter along the coast as the slave trade revives. Coomarato and Tounavagze Waogurus raids devastate villages, capture thousands, and a four day sacrificial feast ends with many fatalities amid rising cruelty.
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Mierra Leone
Africa
Golgatha
Coomarato
Itin
Tounavagze Waogurus
Agomba
Western Africa
Mysterious Salton Sea Lake Rises in California Desert
Descriptive dispatch from San Francisco reports a vast inland depression in the Colorado desert basin near Salton, California. Water from a subterranean artesian flow floods the Salton Salt Works area, creating a lake up to thirteen inches deep across hundreds of square miles and threatening Southern Pacific railroad routes.
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San Francisco
Cal
Colorado Desert
San Diego County
Great Salt Works
Balton
Alto
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ida Angeles
Inelo
Naw River
Torado
India
San Jacinto Mountains
San Bernardino County
Colorado
Yuma
Southern Pacific
Great Desert
Salton
Arizona
Orst
Pilot Knob
San Petro
Storms in Germany Cause Severe Destruction Across Regions
Reports detail massive flooding and wind damage in Coblenz Ehrenbreitstein Pfaffendorf and Barehfelden areas. Rhine Moselle vineyards ruined rail lines from Traves to Metz impassable. Villages Noden Medicina Springs Hohendorf Wernadorf Murk wiped clean. Residents fear for the future and seek aid.
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Germany
Coblenz
Upper Rhine
Ehren Breitstein
Pfaffendorf
Barehhéln
Hohendorf
Wernadorf
Murk
Iceland to Alaska Mission to Transport Icelandic Population
Dr Anderg Von Dokcke, an Icelandic physician in Detroit, plans to return home to organize government backed emigration to Alaska for Icelanders. He will establish a colony under U S government with capital backing. The move aims to transport the entire Icelandic population to Alaska.
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Anderg von Dokcke
Detroit
Mich
Iceland
Alaska
United States
von Dotcke
All He Could Eat for Ten Cents and Lettuce by Electric Light
A Boston man loses a bet after a Philadelphia lawyer pays ten cents for oysters for an eating contest, exposing the scam. In other notes, electric light accelerates lettuce forcing in Arlington Mass. experiments, with a 200 by 24 foot house lit by an arc lamp at night costing 16 per month and yielding 20 percent time advance, per Worcester Hort Society and New York Independent.
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Captain Peterson
Ennis
Toros
Windy Peterson
Sauiman
Peterson
Graga’ Ard
St. Louisa Globe Emberat
Philadelphis
Sn Ephurd
Ser
Philadelphia
Bostonian
Wm. Rawson
Arlington
Mass
Worcester Co
Sieman
Planta
L New York Independent
China
Canada
Howe Magazine
America
Agriculteriin
Amie Etuniet
Foter
Canale 9
Harper Agate
Wren Nest Lessons Teach Young Birds to Sing
A wren in a New Jersey farm box nest teaches her youngsters by singing full tunes. The mother leads through the complete song repeatedly while the young attempt, with the chorus following until all hatchlings become proficient songsters.
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New Jersey
Tomnoy
Cunning Siberian Natives Travel Sleep Strategy
The Siberian natives stop before sunrise to let their dogs sleep. They believe waking in daylight after a night’s rest trains dogs to endure travel all day. The text also notes the 1890 British lifeboats record saving 655 lives and rescuing twenty seven vessels from destruction.
Cure Deafness by Catarrh Remedy Promoted
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and promises a cure using Hall's Catarrh Cure. It notes most cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for an uncured case, with circulars available from J. Corer & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
J. Corer & Co
Toledo. O
Cruipista
Lion Bridge
Sangang
California
Francisco
Orl
Collieville
New York
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Callad
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Turners’ Society
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Roxbury, Mass
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Eydia & Pinkham Meds Co
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