Omniboat and the Season of Curious Notices
A collage of brief items notes Omniboat as a new term for river steamers, a 600 pound sunfish, and monarchs. It mentions immigration to New York, a tunnel through a redwood stump, changing church wedding snobbery, waterpower in Massachusetts with thirteen potential dam failures, and a Texas steer defeating Barnum’s elephant. It cites female authors in China, Russia death rates, wild West show worries, and European queen regents with Holland and Serbia foretold. The article surveys geography, politics, science, and social change in brisk, period-tinged style.
Beyond the Stars by M. M. Folsom in Atlanta Constitution
A poetic meditation on life beyond mortality and healing from war weariness. The speaker seeks rest, release from sorrow, and fulfillment in a divine beyond, envisioning dawn within joy and a spirit freed from earthly pain. The piece frames death as a doorway to a sunlit, perfected existence.
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M. M. Folsom
Atlanta Constitution
A Tale of Revolutionary Days and a Loyal Canine
In an April era tale set near Richmond inn on Staten Island, Lt Wilde of the Queen's Rangers drafts a local boy to deliver a secret note, sparking a trek through Jersey to an American camp. Obadiah Green risks treachery, earns a drummer’s place, and the village awaits marching patriots, while elsewhere a dog Mingo endures beside his master’s burned Indiana farm.
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Obadiah
Howard
Obadiah Green
Jersey
Richmond Road
George
Achter Kill
Staten Island
Ife
Elizabethport
tAye
Lieut. Wilde
Obadish
HravQuanteRs
Queen's Rangers
Dean Town
Maxon
Ifo
Lieut
Wilde
Cyril
W John
Obaliah
Richmond Village
Enoch 3Fe Mahon
Anderson
Ind
Binging School
Uncle Enoch
Mingo
Indianapolia News
Curious puzzle from a Philadelphia note
A curious instruction cites opening a book, choosing a word in the first ten lines and near the end, then performing arithmetic to yield a coded result. It references doubling page numbers, multiplying sums, and deriving a final three-part code indicating word, line, and page within a Philadelphia context.
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Philadelphia
Vimar
Memorial Day Observances Across the Nation
President Harrison attends Brooklyn Memorial Day exercises with a grand parade showing regiments, veterans, and public groups. New York marks the day with large crowds, multiple reviewing stands, and funeral orations at Grant's tomb. Observances spread to Cincinnati Baltimore Philadelphia and other cities with ceremonies, wreaths, and artillery salutes.
Baseball News From The National Game In Canada And U S
A sprawling roundup covers pitchers and batting fortunes across leagues with refs to Cincinnati wining pitcher Dunven, Clarkson leads Boston, and Boston crowds. Notes on Milwaukee, St Paul, and Kansas City bids, Anson at thirty seven, and Ericsson remains to be repatriated by ship.
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Suspex
Canada
Dunven
Cincinnati
Boston
Duncan
Pittsburg
Synacuse
N. C
Kuere
New York
Clarkson
Lavres
Hartford
Conn
Brouthers
Detroits
International Association
Stace
Poole
Yale
Penant
Richandsux
New Yorks
Ewing
Connor
Richardson
Sowpxxs
Picket
St. Paul
Kansa City Club
Anson
Chicago Cu
Beckford
Inptanarouis
Sioux City
Town
George W. Bradley
Memorial Day Observances Across Cities and Cemeteries
Lafayette Post No 100 of New York accompanied by prominent guests including General Sherman attended a cemetery decoration. American ladies in the C of Mexico plus Minister Ryan sent flowers. Banquets had speeches by General Frisbin and Minister Ryan. Congressman McKinley spoke at the Grand Army of the Republic event in New York. Gettysburg observed with schoolchildren decorating graves and Rev Dr McKnight leading prayers. Stewart L. Woodford delivered the brief oration in fine weather.
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New York City
Fifth Avenue
Worth Monument
Reviewly
Governor Hill
Grant
Morton
Howard
Jackson
McKuley
van Hoesn
Ili
Oat A. Mt
United States
Grand Army of the Republic Veterans
Felice
Rede
Waldrick
Schoffald
General Grant
Riverside Park
Grant Yost
No. 7
Brooklyn
Grant West
George A Fries
Cligpli
Veteran Association
New Haven
Conn
Ceeleries
St. Lovis
Jefferson Barracks
National Cemetery
Kred
Cincinnati
Fredericksburg
Var
Phil Kearney
A. Ry
Richmond
Burr
Generst S. Burdette
Washington Post
G. A. Ry
Dar Allen
Mendy Post
G.A.R
Annapolis
Naval Academy Band
Marina Guard
Naval Academy
Governor's Guards
Annapoli
G. A
Naval Cemetery
Baltimore
Grand Army Posta
London Park
Fort McHenry
George C. Ravelton
Washington
Birmingham
Ala
Grand Army
Philadelpha
Philadelphia
New York
Gener McClellan
Trenton
General Reynolds
Lafayette Post
No. 100
Wm. T. Sherman
C of Mexico
Ryan
Frisbin
McKinley
Grand Army of the Republic
Metropolitan Opera House
Gettysburg
Chldren
McKnight
Provident of Pennsylvania College
John M. Grauth
Stewart L. Woodford
Historic Waterway Wrecked Beyond Repair at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
A historic canal running 184 miles from Cumberland Maryland to Georgetown District of Columbia is wrecked beyond repair. It cost nearly 12 million dollars to build and over 15 million in principal and interest. The project began under President John Quincy Adams with congressional support. Once a leading national effort initiated by George Washington, the canal connected Maryland and Virginia coal regions to tidewater but now lies submerged in places, with locks ruined and portions flooded. Repair is deemed impossible and navigation will not resume.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Cumberland
Georgetown
District of Columbia
John Quincy Adams
Congress
Maryland
Virginia
Tidewater
George Washington
Potomac
Adams
Arthur P. Gorman
United States
Potomac River
Willamsport
Floods and Frosts Sweep Across the United States
Massive floods from the Juniate River in Tyrone Pennsylvania flood the southern city, forcing removals by wagon. A tornado near Martinsburg West Virginia destroys property and kills two. crops suffer. Severe storms hit Hagerstown Maryland and other Potomac River counties. Lakes region gales drive ships aground near Chicago Fort Huron and Sarnia. Snow and floods hit Michigan Indiana and Illinois with record highs and widespread damage. Washington District floods stretch along Pennsylvania Avenue and flood cellars and streets from the Peace Monument to Ninth Street.
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United States
Tyrone
Penn
Juniate River
Curwensville
Martinsburg
W.va
Potomac River
Martin Barlon
George Vogel
J. Powell
Hagerstown
Washington County
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cabin Creek
Chicago
Ontario
Erie
Lakes Huron
Michigan
Lakes
Fort Huron
Sarnia
Corydon
Ind
Ephraim Keesner
Leavenworth
Cline
Detroit
Mich
Schoolcraft
Portland
Flint
Nwindstradrillet
Stenth
Winamaca
Galena
Benton Harbor
Elmura
Chemun
Northern Central Railroad
Watkins
Alon
Belmont
Geneseo Valley
Portage
Pennsylvania Line
Delmont
William S. Allen
Chauncey Stearns
Fredericksburg
Richmond
Potominco
Theo
Washington
Pennsylvania
Smithsonian and Agricultural Department
Georgetown
Aqueduct
Thirty Drowned in Susquehanna Bridge Disaster at Williamsport
A bridge collapse on the Susquehanna at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, swept about thirty men and boys from the structure into the river. Many spectators watched as the flood carried debris and bodies downstream, with two strong youths attempting to swim to safety before being overwhelmed.
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Williamsport
Penun
Prominent German American Deaths and Political Shifts
A swept-together report covers Carl Henry Witthaus s death by self-inflicted gunshot after Memorial Day duties, Connecticut party leadership changes, Darien train fatalities, murders in New York, mine disasters in Pennsylvania, and varied political and global updates. It notes open factory collapses, a Texas family tragedy, and New York legal appointments, plus weather, ports, and international incidents. The mood remains terse, listing events and names across cities, states, and nations with a focus on notable figures and occurrences.
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Middle States
Carlas
G. Henry Witthauss
New York City
Democratic State Central Committee
Connecticut
Carlos French
William H. Barnum
Darien
Conn
Bentna-Scumipt
John D. Menken
Jonx Shiplock
Port Bowkley
Penn
Secnetaally Windom
Fairchild
Twelfth Street
Floods, fires, and riots dominate late news from 19th century era
Reports describe Susquehanna flooding in Winingfront Pennsylvan ia with extensive damage to mills and logs. Pennsylvania Railroad crippled at Johnstown. millions in losses. Subscriptions pour in from New York and Philadelphia for flood relief. Other items include a deadly stabbing in Anderson County, new diplomatic appointments, debt reduction, consular postings, and a Cuban brigand execution observed by tens of thousands.
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Winingfront
Penn
Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Governon Beaver
United States
New York City
Philadelphia
Berlin- Taney Boys
Columbus
Ohio
Tue English Syndicate
American Breweries
Denver
Hunt Browners
Detroit
OsWald Owen
Anderson County
D. C
Owen
Treasury
George B. Fisher
Delaware
Joab N. Patterson
New Hampshire
Lewis E. Parsons, Jr
Alabama
Ala Jom
Charles L. Knapp
New York
Montreal
Canada
Alexander Reed
Wisconsin
Dublin
Ireland
Missng
Havana
Pew
Calais
France
Carnot
England
Liverpool
Preston
Baby McKee Christenings by President in Blue Room
President Harrison’s grandchild was christened informally in the White House Blue Room after a cabinet meeting. Mrs McKee, the infant’s mother, attended with Mr and Mrs McKee and their child. Doctor Scott performed the ceremony as the family looked on in a quiet, intimate setting. The christening included the names Mary and Lad and was described as a pleasant surprise for the cabinet members.
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McKee
Blaine
Tracy
Windom
Noble
Wansmaker
3Filler
Harrison
Halford
Barge Crew Drowned In Lake Ontario Gale
Eight men perish off Long Point while attempting to save themselves as a violent lake gale sweeps a trio of barges. Batavia crew sinks with the vessel, while Valencia and Norway ride out the storm. captain and crew missing after a capsize four miles offshore.
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Lake Ontario
Long Point
Batavia
D. D. Calvin
Cheboygan
Mich
Kingston
Ontario
Valencia
Norway
Revival of Pinafore in Boston and notes on musical stars
A clouded panorama of theater news and star gossip. Bosey E Orsey shelved Adonis while Pinafore is revived in Boston. Burra Lo Bint captures Parisians and Exsa Ansorr is hailed as America’s richest singer. Marguerite of Italy stands out as a premier cellist, Lupia Thompson loses money on a tour, and Lou Jasces adds Richard TH to his repertoire. Boort and Barrett cancel engagements as Modjeska schedules Pacific coast dates. Sicxor Novana supports Patti on a US tour next winter. Little Elsie Leslie’s success swells the acting world, while Ettela Gerster’s fame wanes at a Bologna villa. Adelaide Moone returns preparing a Love Story tour. The Brigands draws crowds in New York, Capitanint’s tenor finances falter, W J Scantax’s Irish tour grows, Exwa Eaves impressed Paris Grand Opera audiences, Pat Frexey faces hardship aiding Ireland, and Irving’s pensioners recall Christmas generosity. Soprano Now Saxpenses captivates Paris audiences with Massenet, Auburn hair, pale skin, and striking features enhance her allure.
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Bosey E. Orsey
Boston
Burra Lo Bint
Lanaty
Exsa Ansorr
Quien Marguerite
Italy
Lupia Thompson
Lous Jasces
Richard
Boort
Barrett
Modjeska
Sicxor_Novana
Basso
Patti
United States
Elsie Leslie
Lord Fauntleroy
Theeropa dii
Etelea Gerster
Prima Mis
Ives Seclutrom
Bologna
Adelaide Moone
Europa
New York
Canpanint
W. J. Scantax
Ireland
Dublin
Sxow Saxpenses
San Francisco
Paris
Massenet
Snow Ape
Miscellaneous 19th Century News Items Collated
A chaotic mix of global notes reports and statistics mentions firemen frost hospitals weather service and gold shipments. It notes yellow fever deaths in Rio de Janeiro a submarine cable plan between New York and Guaira and cattle thefts in South Dakota alongside trade debates and railroad progress.
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Curcaco
Onno
Sr. Louis
Iowa
Ts . Ixprawa
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Europe
New York
Guaira
Veneazuela
France
South Dakota
Arkansas
Georgia
Vie Democrats
Montana
TE Valkyria
English Salt Union
TNERE
Internal Revenue Department
United States
America
Washington
Baltimore
Nicaragua
Tus
Wanig
Bolivia
Paraguay
Puerto Pacheco
Bolivian
Missouri
Kan
Nebraska
Michigan
Minnesota
Dakota
Towa
Wisconsin
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China
North Pacific Coast Railroad
New York Mail and Expresss
Massachute Aetta
Texas
Barnum
That Land
European
Russia
United Sestes Ail
Washington Zoological Garden
California
Pacific Coast
Mexico
Alaska
John Diwson
Atchison, Kan
Scott, Greely
Wichita Counties
Colorado
Jay Gould
Dawson
D. 3
Missouri Pacific
Parkersburg
W. Va
Chillicothe
Ohio River
Taylorsville
Netherlands
Natalie
Spain
Ton
Emma
Holland
Lieutanant
Germany
United Kingdom
Germainy
Sweden
Parr
MM. Schmoll
M. Signor
Gallicia
Austria
Salt Lake
M. Ungerer
la Grasse
Dayton Natural Gas Company
Mercer County
Dayton
New Orleans
Foresta of
Victoria
Baron ‘von Mueller
Fred— Brovsh
Tropics
Agricultural Department
Gloucestershire
President Harrison
Great Republic
Joseph ¥. Knapp
Lion
48Th
14Th
103Th New York Volunteers
Police
Sons of Veterans
Knights of Sherwood Forest
Flatbush Avenue
Hanson Flace
New-York
Pitchen Reers
Young Beam
Tittsburg
Burrimox
Ralford
Cleveland
Radford
Navy Department
John Ericsson
Eve WD
Chiveago
Tihanapolis
American Association
St. Pautia
Steten Prooklyn
Athletic
Kansas City
Lotavido
Danville
Raxpellen Brapt
Benham
Coronen
Joan C. Hasken
Columbi
National Pomoniadls Committee
South Carolna
Alexander M. Wallen
Altimore
Spring Palace
Fort Worth
Hos. E. J. Gay
Louisiana
Jaquemine
Southwest
Portee McGaniGue
United States Court of Claims
Ident
Orson W. Chapman
John Bay
W. C
Tennessee
Indian Office
Frank M. Thompson
Hot Springs
Behring Ben
Thomas Ryan
Faicarragh
Hayti Fs
Hippolyte
Sion
Willam O'Brien
Nice
Ato Scu Warzenberg
Hussars
Vienna
Gloucester Mass
Mattie ‘Winship
Cape Breton
Westphalia
Berlin
Hyppolite
Haiti
Legitime
Port-au-Prince
Suprreus Crump Barnes
Borton
Supreme Castle
Knights of the Golden Earle
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