Obscure Victorian Anecdotes and Notices From a Fragile Page
A garbled 19th century miscellany reports on Victorians and public figures. It mentions Qurey Victoriu as a skilled worker, Ponn Brapper Brows a London painter aged seventy five, and various British and American persons with dubious roles. Notes on governance include the Earl of Elgin as Viceroy of India and the King of Mali sending a message to the German Emperor. Other items mention U S Senators nearing seventy, smoke complaints on railways, and a home remedy Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qurey Victoriu
Ponn Brapper
London
Brvex
Maly
Brxnton Worcott
Colorado
Congress
Arinuy
Nelson
India
Tor
Auden
Henry W. Becl
Supreme Court of
Oklahoma
Zarash
Hun
Dexxin Furry
Ransna
Guthrie
Rogent Louis Srrvexson
Duke of York
Deke
United States Senate
Morrill
Vermont
Palmer
Illinois
Afr. Harris
Tennessee
Pugh
Alabama
Mire Glenman
Ohio
Hunton
Virginis
Passian
Complainta
Agricultural splendor at the World’s Fair in San Francisco
The article surveys the fair’s agricultural exhibits covering sixty nine acres including stock pavilions and the main building, noting California’s large showcase and the grand amphitheater for livestock. It describes experimental dairy tests, cattle breed comparisons, and precise feed and weight measurements, with an emphasis on science over muscle. It highlights livestock displays, fisheries and aquaria, and the kitchen and domestic economy exhibits on the upper galleries, praising practical demonstrations by exhibitors and the role of education in farming. The report also covers the Oklahoma exhibit and the general pace of visitor crowds amid the vast grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufactures
San Francisco Chronicle
Vantago
Eoen
Wich & Manger
Galifornia
California
Ahe Otsu
Siz
Bern
Brent Hall
Althor
Chicago Herald
Romaintus
Theas
Amustuy Ny
Columbus
Minnesota
Jika
Poland
China
Tamworth
Yorkshire
Holy Land
Lincoln
Ran Uttic
UinCor Ontario
Choy
Vigilant Wins America's Cup Thriller Over Valkyrie
The American sloop Vigilant defeated Lord Dunraven's Valkyrie in a dramatic thirty-mile windward race off Sandy Hook New Jersey to retain the America's Cup. Despite heavy seas and near gale conditions Valkyrie closed to forty two seconds after time allowances, with Vigilant's crew fighting gear jams centerboard issues and torn spreaders.
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Leoward
Gundy Hook
N. J
Nacht
Lord Dunraven
Randy Hawk
Enn
Valkyrie
Sonin
Thia
Thelina
Woeceoken Founders Off Long Point Coast
The steamer Woeceoken from Cleveland foundered near Long Point in Lake Erie during a late storm, taking all but three crew. The wreck near Ontario waters left Captain Mesward and most of the crew lost, with three survivors and a perilous retreat to Long Point for rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woeceoken
Cleveland
Long Point
Lake Erle
Alert Meserald
Capturo
Marine City
Irs
Haral Meawald
Irs Slator
Vb Mitchell
David Jones
Matthew Husler
Marvin City
Michael Hinkleman
Clevelands
Charles Minard
Marine Iyn
Henry Branelt
Watehman
John Hinklenan
Sreman
Marine Cl
George Smith
Areman
Murley City
Raemuni Eldredge
Watchman
Motrin City
Mike Wenny
Deck Hand
Marcin City
William Echt
Wovoken
Aghtabola
Oho
Duluth
Minn
Eris
Joseph Balke
Vec
Mesward
Eis Pont
Long Paine
Paige
Steiner
Nel
Laing Pofot
Agate
Qamerons
John Mitchell
Cleveliad
World Fair debates and storms sweep eastern states
A mass of reports recounts a grand storm sweeping the Eastern and Middle States, knocking down houses in Brooklyn and New York City while a Great gale hammers the region. The text notes wind damage across several cities, a fatal incident in Springfield, and further weather-related misfortunes from Buffalo to Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
Independent
Order of B'ont B'rith
Grand Central Falnce
New York City
Brooklyn
Havnn F. Worn
Springfield
Mass
Moon
Buffalo
Kingston
N. Y
Adirondacks
New York
Fontr
Lincoln
Neb
Girycallers
Trrax
Brunswick
Florida
Bavanash
Charleston
Savannah
Paestorst
H. H. Chanx
W. Mink
B. Ellery Anderson
Union Pacific Railway
Omahs
Axinnima
Mis- Blasipp
Yodianapolis
Ind
King City
Bmo
Ervington
Verdict Records Record-Setting Damages For Detroit Injury
In Wayne County Michigan a verdict of 75 000 awarded to William Luchita for severe leg injuries after a Michigan Central Railroad accident. The incident left his leg crushed and required amputation later. The case marks one of the largest personal damages awards in Detroit. A separate note mentions a year end international photo exhibition by Dr all Photo Clap and an amateur photography show planned at the Museum of Fine Art Kung tualle in Hamburg on October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Wayne County
Michigan Central Railroad Company
William Luchita
Michigan Central
Drels -Photo Clap
Museum of Fine Art Kungtualle
Hamburg
Loss of the Dean Richmond Near Dunkirk in Fierce Lake Erie Storm
A steamer with eighteen aboard, the propeller Dean Richmond, disappeared during a night gale between Dunkirk New York and Erie Pennsylvania. Bodies washed ashore near Dunkirk and Van Buren Point, including Albert G. Dodge of Fayette Ohio. The wreckage and reports indicate the vessel struck rocks in heavy seas and all on board perished. The ship, 1300 tons, owned by Port Huron and valued at 270000, was built in 1869 and rebuilt in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Richmond
Dunkirk
NL Y
Erle
Penn
Aichteen
Duiale
Richmond
van Buren
Albert G. Dodge
Fayette
Ohio
Boston
Buffalo
N. Y
Dean Rrichmond
Port Huron
Pres Tato
New England and World News Capsule Highlights
Newspaper briefs report Tizne hospitalizes 23,000 blind people in England and Wales, Bartars churns out 150000 bicycles, a Coroner nomination in Leavenworth Kansas, nearly 10000 new churches built in America last year, and a London penalty of five of 100 for sending eight fire alarms. Europe sees Colum bian stamps promo, Boston leads in electric trolley cars, New York elites under secret police, New York city government costs estimated at £56,000,000, Kansas wheat yield up by 5,020,002 bushels, Patrick Countsy’s arrest in a San Francisco church, Kay sells her claim for 400, Perry’s Rough Rider billed, Clyde Scotland pistator cites John Jamison building a new yacht for America's Cup bid, Mexico City plans a National Exhibition canceled, Cape Colony fruit imports boosted by new monitors.
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Tizne
England
Wales
Bartars
Leavenworth
Kar
Amerles
London
Europe
Wasnixatox
Bostox
New York
Bncontry
Bureau of Vital
Kansas
Patrick Countsy
San Francisco
Rough Rider
Perry
Cherokee Strip
Kay
Empire
Clyde
Scotland
John Jamison
N. Yacht
Mexico
3Fuxico
Chicago
Cape Colony
Voon
Arien
Lincoln Memorial House Opens in Washington Era
A formal opening marks the Lincoln Memorial House in Washington where Lincoln died after the Ford Theatre shooting. Vice President Stevenson and other dignitaries attended as a Lincoln Memorial Association preserves a growing collection from H. A. Olroyd and early items transferred from Spring Garden House. The plan includes public buildings and new allocations in the Treasury Department while Robert T. Lincoln controls part of the collection.
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Stevenson
Cullom
Palmer
Winda
Conghesa
Wiehuston
Lincoln
Ford Thestro
Jess
H. Olroyd
Spring Il
Robert T. Lincoln
Timois
Chemsterradio Washington
Fifty Third Congress Senate Session Ends With Adjournment
A marathon Senate session extends into early morning as speeches on the silver purchase bill mingle with Dilatory tactics. Voorhees urges continuous action while Allen and others hold the floor, leading to a 30 hour adjournment with a detailed roll call and absentee report. The House handles Chinese Exclusion Act amendments and bank regulation as the legislative week progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockrell
St Ho Epoke
Afr
Smith
Cookrelagnio
Allen
Dubola
In- Mana
Voorhees
Bir
Voorheres
Senate
Mario
Kansas
Teller
Colombo
Stewart
Nevada
Ilness
Capitol
Br. Stewart
Tank
Novadg
Abstursigivar
Tpliz
Messrs
Creney and
Geary
Vesuvius
Stunter
Congress
Outhwaite
Committee On Rules
Burrows
Oates
Theo
Wreck Kills and Injures numerous on Oswego excursion trains
A rear collision near Jackson Pennsylvania involved two day coach excursion trains the Oswego and Webb specials. Six people died and many were injured as cars were crushed and overturned. Conductor F J Reid reported the crash and engineer William Whalen blamed a failed air brake for the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Alich
Bese Aakhen
Pine City
N. Y
Bushe Headley
Warrior Hun
Penn
James Woodbury
Bath
Harrington
Lloyd Woodbury
J. H. Heeler
Hammondaport
George H. Hoffman
Lowville
Charles Blare
Elmira
N.Y
Appler
Gibbs
Almond
Jackson Yard
William Whalen
Bufyre Bo
The Great French Marshal MacMahon Passes Quietly
Marshal MacMahon died at dawn in France after a long illness. The French hero, educated at St. Cyr, defended Sevastopol and Magenta, later commanding in Algeria and the Franco Prussian War. He served as governor of Algeria and led the French army in the Crimea era, earning a lasting reputation for leadership and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal MacMahon
Chiategn Ga Foret
Loire
France
Hoenwad
Ads Wares Sona
Diuchter
Pennies
Marie Edmund Pate Maurien
Mare Mahen
Sally
James Lave
Iho
Ity
St. Cyr
Nevount
Crimea
Magenta
Austria
Maretat Maelahon
Peegtheny
Explosion and violence sweep nations and states
Reports mention Wellman Iron and Steel of Chester Pennsylvania amid an announced allure. In Tivernido California W K Winstey killed his wife after a separation. A man named Heathen shot himself. A Pennsylvania Limited collided with a freight train at Wellsville Ohio killing fourteen and wounding three. A powder mix explosion at Kragujovatz Servin killed 612 and injured three hundred. Russian Admiral Avrian and officers arrived in Paris welcomed by President Carnot with a state dinner. An attack on Rio de Janeiro by Noct caused further damage as residents flee to inland towns.
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Rio Grands Do Sul
Quaratum
Charbonnet
Alps
France
Charodunet
Costautis
Pursies Y Danitas
Guatemala
Toulon
Morocco
Bayq
Melilla
Crono
Pathos
Rio Fort
Deverst
Bie
Michael Culowr Seymour
Tarranto
Will
Tivernido
Cat
W. K. Winstey
Pennsylvania
Lmited
Wellsville
Ohio
Apwinan Avrian
Paris
Carnot
Npdo
Elysco
Apurpar Mrixo
Brazilien Noct
Rio de Janeiro
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California Fir Syrup Ce
Hall
F. J. Cazarr & Go
Toledo
Beechams
Beecham
Hatch
Universal
Isaac Thompson
Hood
Shumway
Webster
James T. Durette
Earlysavile
Boschee
Shiloh
We Baker & CO
W. Baker &Co
Dorchester
Mags
Scott
Scot & Rowne
Roy
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahm
Mitch
DL B McClarg
Tela
Poulson D. Aster
Guthriena
Susteytel
Justeas
Alodals
Oprovigal Banat
Dhu
Deepartou
Sighty
Rillia
En Memphid
Aucientticeal Department
Ats
Cate Aube
Vegorant
Woooken
Washington
Iris
Waalon
Ellis Mills
Pew
Honolulu
Marie
Atong
Whiting
United States Supreme Court
Justice Bistchford
Tax House
Buons
Searly
Gevenan McCoox
Department of Colorado
Arizons
Fort Verde
Fort Uulou
New Brexico
Aver Price
Lake Erie
Wileh
U United States
Treasury Department
The
Jackson, Mich
Macmahon
Timara Fy Pill
United States
Hogrom Hrquco
Apputite
Wellman Iron and Steel Company
Chester, Penn
Kragujovatz
Servin
Christopher Columbus
Trorld
Falr
Casino Pier
Ing
Grand Casio
Atao of Columbus
Goners Davis
Marquis Ungaro
Signor Dupuy de Lome
Harrison
Bageville
Biter
Wm. H. van Deusen
Drucgteta
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Web
R. Pao
V'S
Radway
Dru
RD Surese
Daniel C. Aggleston
Corinth
Vercome
DANA
Dana Samrapahilla Co
Ian L
Shemrantine
Sarsaparilla
Danilic Lovellston
Wall
Bebe
Congressional Library
Hotel Des Invalides
Connecticut State House
Hartford
Massachusetts
Hous
Bowdon
Builetins
Lirarinn Spofford
British Museum
Orangeburg
8.C
Beatin FL
Bates
Odom
Svery
Vez Poultry Yard
Eerste
Tatetina Fimsiratadi Sa
Tievata
A. M. Labgs Cote
Moore
Thomson
Wadson
Thomson Mfg. CO
Waltham, Mass
Duserm RareBose Company
Sioa
Mape
Cirenare Lney
Hopewell Clarke
Philad
Gireie
Wetlerek
Raical
Les Him
Partenlars
Cook Newent Co. Chinsgo
Milton Pilendache
Wand
Worwich
Sapolio
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