Fatal Lightning Claims Babcocks and Guest in Michigan Farmhouse
A lightning strike and ensuing fire at a Grant Township home near Gagetown Michigan killed E M Babcock his wife and child along with George Frost a visiting guest. Roberts family members survived with injuries including Meniah Roberts who was badly burned. Roberta and Frost were reportedly to wed this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Babcock
Fostoria
Rich
Mra
Silverwood
Roberts
Mr. Babcock
George Frost
Las
Roberta
Mr. Frost
Sr. Babcock
Havoc by Hail Strikes Reading Area in 1866 Storm
A severe hail storm devastated Reading Pennsylvania and nearby areas. The Reading forge flooded four feet, fires drawn, and plants damaged. Grain crops and fruit orchards damaged, grape vines ruined, with minor crop recovery anticipated. Northern Philadelphia also hit with large hail breaking glass and damaging trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Penn
Reading Forge
Afany Co
Philadelphia
World’s Fair Transportation Exhibits Impress Visitors
The article surveys vast displays at the World’s Fair focusing on transportation. It highlights replicas from the Fairfield Shipbuilding Company and Thames Iron Works, a range of locomotives and track sections, and notable models from the London and North Western and Great Western railways. It notes other exhibits including marine craft, armaments, dog trains, and elaborate pavilions with grand architectural features and a special interlocking system display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Shipbuilding Company
Thames Iron Works & Shipbuilding Company
Firth of Forth
Heatlannd
Loodon & Northwestern Salinas Company
Wales
Great Western Railway Company
England
Canadian Pacific
Electeletty
Far North
Rnlroad
Chicago
America
Robert P. Burt
Janeaville
Wisconsin
Thy
Baldwin Works
Philadelphia
Cegins
Brooks Works
Corean Eimbassy
Albion
Samson
John Ran
O Nnding
New York Central
de Witt Clinton
Fa Alvo
Bethlebhem
Penn
Lethichem
Lnc
Bethlehem
New York Central Mailroad
Annex
Philadelphia & Heading
Old Colony
Gennano Commission
Klemens & Malsko
Ted Croas Society
Qsaaruck
Turkey
Jaono
French
Sheldon
World's Fair Fire Kills Dozens at Chicago Cold Storage
A fire at the World's Fair grounds in Chicago engulfed a three to five story cold storage warehouse used for refrigeration exhibits. Eighteen to twenty killed and nineteen injured as workers and visitors fled the flames from a tower two hundred feet high. rescue efforts saved many but the roof collapsed and the flames spread rapidly. The blaze began around 5 PM and by 4 PM the fire was under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
Bngland
Wigan Junction
Granstoin
State of Washington
Taree
Parr
Association of American
J. G. Pangborn
Io Pines
Jabo
Pultman
Pangborn
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Axoyo
Margherita
Chevn
Tie
Avery Inn
Little Fallows
Col
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Midway
Mokor
Peelah
Hercules Iron Company
Antire Brigade
World's Fair Fire Department
Murphy
Hey
Ilka
Froman
Roca
Iir
Herolam
Res
United States
Tinva
Siaty-third Street
Bilknias
Beardes
Bethel
Sibley Street
St Paul
Aulan
Watera
Bethyl
O'Shaughnessy
Lulu Morgan
David Morgan
Test of Indian Head Nickel Steel Armor Plates
A government test at Indian Head near Washington examined nine inch side armor for the Monadnock and seventeen inch armor for new battleship barbettes. An eight inch plate withstood two penetrating shots, while a twelve inch Carpenter plate and a seventeen inch pattern fared similarly under high velocity fire. Commodore Sampson and Cravot Works officials noted energy and cost figures related to armor production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Head
Washington
Seventet
Ariner
Fide
Eton
Commodore Sampson
United States
Dred
Ann
Mr. Bouvard
Cravot
United States and World News Mixed Disorder and Politics
A wide fray of reports: New York Chamber votes to repeal a silver act. tax and church notices. a New York savings bank opening. cadets sickened by tainted milk in Watertown. freight cars burned in New Haven. Russian naval officers and priests visiting America. a murder-suicide in North Dakota. storms at the World's Fair and Great Lakes drownings. French and German political tensions. riots in Paris. Canada arrests at Montreal. Irish issues in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
Chamber of Commores
New York City
Bhorman
Purstoert Odyrtarp
Gmy Gables
Borzori’s Bay
Hfase
Savings Bank
Watertown
N. Y
Governor Flower
West Potot
N.Y
New Haven Company
New Haven
Conn
Nichols
Neok
Alexander G. Poth
San Francisco
Golartin
Minneapolis
New York Harbor
Wilkesboroo
Penn
Butterfard
Hudson
South and
Weat
Exon
Ricurr
Gatena (T.) National Bank
Noone
S D
Candor
North Dakota
Albert Raueburger
Tor Corsvels
Starr
Minzvem
Elkeston
John Ray
Bardwall
Tarazi
Chicago
Chesapeake
Wrentam Wappell
Englewood
Knn
Cherokee Strip
Foch
Paris
Eulatin
Madrid
Spain
Prine—Antonio
Isabella
United States
Tarte
Tneauer
Hesne
Posen
Germany
Haris
Tynes
Montreal
Canada
Christian Endeavor Conveation
VOX Uariist
Kaisertooi
Tur Parnellites
Gladstone
Weetiinster
Justice Samuel Blatchford Dies at Newport Cottage
Justice Samuel Blatchford of the United States Supreme Court died at his Newport cottage on Greenough Place after a rapid decline following two paralytic shocks. He was born in New York City on March 9 1820 and had a long legal career including service as Judge of the Southern District of New York and later high appointments. The Chicago city directory notes Chicago as the nation’s most populous city, surpassing New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
Yellowstone Park
Hoke Smith
Congress
Navy Department
Haakon
United States Ateam
de Acheron Gronar W. Stox
New York
Cleveland
Narroman Banks
Treasury Department
YostoMee Department
United States
Wyman
3Rarina Hospital Service
Londom
Samuel Untehford
United States Supreme Court
Greenough Place
Newport
Dasth
Judge Blatchford
Samuel Watchford Wig
New York City
Calumbia College
Caluity Cottage
Seward
City
Blatchford
United States Chemic Court
Thor
Wistrigt Court
Ne Yure
Jyhuven
Ungey
Jaiblistiers
Chicag City
Cheago
Amerig
Chicago
Boundless unrest grips Paris amid student riots and police clashes
Paris endures violent street battles as mobs confront police and Republican Guards. Barricades rise across boulevards, kiosks burn, trams topple, and several officers are reported wounded or drowned. Troops deployed from Versailles and nearby garrisons reinforce the city amid fears of wider upheaval before elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Agai
Paria
Policd
Trhdlu
Parla
Udo
Young Nager
Polson
Panama
Vincennes
Versailles
Fontainebleau
Michel
Labor Exchange
Greaclly Bridge
Melun
27 Beans And Pran and Other goods Auction List 1892
An 1892 price and product list covers beans Pran marrow butter creamery dairy products fruits berries poultry and meats. It lists varieties such as white kidney red kidney and green peas with prices, plus butter churns and Western creamery items, including Turkeys Chickens and Ducks with unit prices and packaging details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westers—Im
Creamery
Cnutnrk Binto
Coles
Perute
Del
Cholo
Jemey
State
Western
N. J
Bae
St. and Wert
Gevso
Weatera
Royal Wedding Procession Through London Amid Festive Gladness
The Duke of York and Princess Victoria Mary of Teck wed at 12:30 in the Chapel Royal St James’s Palace London. Queen and royal participants rode in four processions along a route lined by vast crowds and guards. An estimated one million spectators crowded streets while the decor and pageantry showcased a royal holiday atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF Toot
Duke of York
Prince George of Wales
Victoria Mary of Teck
Chapel Royal
St. James's Palace
London
Buckingham Palace
Constitution Hill
Pleca- Aily
St. James'a
Marlborough Gate
Roys
Household
Metropolitan
Middlesex Yeomnnry
Striets
He Spitats
Zuesta
Prince of Wales
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of
Teck
Prince Adolphus
Grand Duke of Hesse
Life Guards
Todfon
Dublin
St James's Palace
United States
Royal
Canterbury
Couit Royal
Nochraster
E. Carmelyn
Kensington
Canon Hervey
Caron Dalton
Hondel
Pigserston Vamy
Czarewitch
Russia
Denmark
Princess of Wales
Lorns
Prince
Roon
Duckingham Palace
Duke
Davhers
York
Great Eastern Railway
Liverpool Street
Quanarrixs Planned Across Western States This Summer
Quanarrixs will be established this summer in eastern Arizona and California along the Southern Pacific region near Yuma The Needles and Truckee areas with proximity to the Oregon State line. The plan notes a statewide quart lining if cholera appears in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanarrixs
Arizona
California
Yuma
Southern Pacific
Needles
Truckoo
Oregon State Line
New York
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HAVOC
Schuylkill Valley
Bcienville
Bienvenue
Tony Sohenville
Josh
California Fig Syrup Co
Toledo
Obio
Droggiste
K. Untch
Heechim
Beecham
Inaac Thomsen
Hood
Rick Deadacha
der. Kilmer
German Miller
Springport
Mich
Swamp-Root
Billous
Dran
Isbor
de Kulmer
Pills
Ernie
Comrant
Minnesota
Tara
Dainy Pack & Dutorm Railroad
Mapa
Circus
Hopewell Clarke
Lande& Commissioner
Paul N
Tae
T Watt
A. Wright
Americcan
Becauan
Brizald
Jti Anid
Sr Et Thy
Rambon
Stauce
Halmsman
Stephenson
Fulton
Watt
Progerss
Idenuy
Machloery Hall
Art Palace
Jenatura
Goldex
TIE Transportation Noilding
Chait
Gio
Sia
France
Havre
Mar- Keen
WAL Brosky
Bet
Pouhoct
St. Nazaire
Zkexa Pictures
Whilpot
Hombaur
Mantenard
Alarte
Caast
Wallex
Chamberlain Investment Company
Denver
Wnole
House of Correction
Jonla
Justice Blatchford
Justice Samuel Blatchford
Faris
Rowto
Norwhrist
Ente
Italy
Norfolk
Ruse
N. G
Ose
Hubb
Fuhr
Pillow
Maryland
Bute
Pon
Savannah
Bens
N.C
Banker
Don
Amehes
Florida
Wmatn
Ric
Hay—Ciood
Reeves
Ilresaeat
Ty Gaul
Princess A
St. Jame Falnce
Pompo
the Duchess OF York
Sapol
Syru Blanc
Notre Dame de Staubridge
Quebec
Can
Boschee
Bert A
Eeeke E
Igives
Radway
Hadway & CO
Warren Street
Doak
Sansaranilla CO
Athens
Ube Newhsan
Dana’s
Sarsaparilla
Wells
Jackson
Lawrroca Co
Nicholrilli
Dana Sarsaparilla Co
Nalfust
Renee
Peene
Piro
Bolag
Ofiaa
Palica CO
Raciny, Wik
Herry
Sumner
Frank
Housh & Coo
Washington St
Boston
Mas
John P. Level
Thonson
Atau'filby
Judson L. Thomson
Coy Waltham, Jlass
E Oldreliaa Ee Prater
Uran
Atlanta, Ga
Enna Noler
IOIP
Urely “Santo
Dietua
Cinalar
Klein
Hellpvijle
Rman
Roy
Drouguiats
ALL - Pox
Bosce
Sees
Kew
Yorks Lco
Yorks A
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