How the ex Governor of New York Amassed His Fortune
The piece follows a sensational tale of an ex Governor and his ascent from telegraph operator in Ithaca to immense wealth via Western Union stock. It recounts his father Ezra’s early poverty, pole trading for Morse, stock rise during the war, and the family’s rise to a lavish estate. It also includes a tangential store of relics and curiosities from Washington era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fifth Avenue
Mohawk Valley
Cotes Union
Ithaca
Ezra
Professor Morse
Nestor
American Telegraph
Western Union
Courier and Enquirer
Old Ezra
Alonzo B
Cornell
Idocy
Alonzo
Monte Cristo
Union League Club
New York Journal
Vault of jewels and ancient rings gleam in the safe
An account describes entering a time-locked safe filled with immense wealth. A reporter notes two bushels of rings pins brooches gold watches and varied stones including antique diamond rings and clusters of very large diamonds dazzling the scene.
Christmas Dinner in a Besieged Paris
Hon E B Washburn recounts a Christmas 1870 in Paris under siege. fuel scarce civilians hungry yet dinner for ten amid shortages. The author notes barrenness of streets, government seizing horses for meat, a crowded legation with German women and children seeking subsistence, and a grim outlook for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vincennes
Boulogne
Grand Avenue
the Champs Elysees
Place de la Concord
Arch of Triumph
Rue St. Lazare
Legation
E. B. Washburn
The Case for Quality Eyeglasses Says Optician
An optician argues price differences in glasses reflect glass quality and polishing. Cheap pairs at 15 cents distort vision like window glass, while better glasses cost more but protect and improve sight. He urges professional fitting and warns against ready-made frames for diverse eye strength. New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantes
New York Sun
Man Proposes to Seventeen Year Old Sally Perkins
Galveston widower paleo Osborne Robbins courted Sally Perkins aged seventeen by promising an easy life. He spoke of harmony with his late wife of twenty five years. Sally asked if he had a son her age. the judge left immediately and has not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paleo Osborne Robbins
Galveston
Sally Perkins
Harmony
Sally
Texas
Glaciers Wax and Wane Across Centuries in Alps
The article notes glaciers in the Alps show regular cycles of advance and retreat over decades, not tied to single seasons. It cites Venetz and Forel, mentions Grindelwald, Aletsch, and Rhone glaciers, and recalls historic events where ice movements destroyed forests, villages, and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Venetz
Canton
Vaud
Zurich
Ford
Morges
Grindelwald
Jungfrau
Faulhorn
Mount Blanc
Monte Row
Grimsel
Lucerne
Alps
Switzerland
Val di Tuorz
Graubunden
Randa
Valais
Rosenlaue
Reichenbach
Rhone
Gletch Hotel
Swiss A Pine Club
Venetz
Europe
Forel
Grindelwald Pfarrbuch
London Spectator
Animal Eccentricities and Domestic Etiquette
The piece compares thrift in humans to dogs hoarding bones, notes exceptions in pet birds, and laments indoor dogs policing household decorum. It cites Popular Science Monthly and mentions Rome’s St. Peter's cupola repair, funded largely by Spaniards, taking eleven years to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquisition
Court of
Russia
Niki
Popular Science Monthly
Tur
St. Peter's
Rome
PAILURES OF 1884 AND RAILWAY EXPANSION
The article reviews 28 years of business failures and analyzes 1884 railway progress. It lists U S and Dominion Canada figures, notes total main line miles added in 1884 about 4 000, compares to 1883 and earlier years, and highlights Iowa Minnesota Dakota Pennsylvania Missouri and others as major gainers. It also presents ten year mileage comparisons showing a rise of over 51 000 miles since 1875.
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United States
England
States
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Territory
Texe
Colorado
Montena
New Mexico
Seceses
Wyoming
Californa
Washington
Eastern
Middle States
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Indian Country
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Oregon
Nn Sila
Ets. Oe & Co
Dominion
Seae
Vermont
Boston City
Asepcke
New York
New York City
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Staten
California
San Francisco City
Nevada
Anal
Arizona
Alaska
Pacific
Territories
Dominion of Canada
Galena Regions Revive Mining Boom Offers Promising Returns
The Galena region reports a revival in mining as agricultural labor wanes. New mines near Galena and Green Bay area yield up to three thousand pounds per day, with widespread prospecting across southern Wisconsin. Dry bore back jack, once worthless, now fuels smelters and paints, boosting activity and confidence for a larger mining season. Ex Senator Sharon estate valued at 4 million with Sarah Hill as heir. ex Judge Tyler, Hill's counsel, rumored to profit from divorce cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Highland
Aleas
Sharon
Sarah Hill
George W. Tyler
Savings Bank Deposits Rise in Massachusetts in 1884
The deposits in Massachusetts savings banks grew by about ten million dollars in 1884, driven largely by small deposits from working people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Encouraging Outlook In Steel Industry In 1884
A large collection of letters from manufacturers across the nation notes the 1884 sales similar to 1883 but with about 15 percent lower values and profits. Manufacturers see hope due to low raw material costs light country stocks and strong spring demand while pig iron output fell about 10 percent from 1883. Coke and charcoal furnaces in the South are operating far below capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age of Steel
St. Louis
United States
South
Varying Cost Estimates at Issue in Nicaragua Canal Talks
Washington report notes Government figures on canal cost range from 255.7 million to 140 million, based on the same survey. The Menocal estimate was published while McFarland’s 18 4 report was suppressed, and wage increases may push costs over 200 million. There are claims of a syndicate payment tied to Menocal’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Menocal
McFarland
Army Engineers
Menoca
Nica
Cabinet Shifts Put Two Southern Posts in Play
Albany reports indicate Governor-elect Cleveland may award two cabinet seats to Southern figures. Judge Lochrane of Georgia and Senator Garland of Arkansas are among those under consideration as discussions continue on regional balance. The Postmaster Generalship remains unsettled as talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charibune
Cleveland
Jncz
O. A. Lochrane
Georgia
Marmaduke
Missouri
Reese and
Clements
Albany
Lochrane
Eveland
Garland
Arkansas
Bayard
Sauber
Multiple Ohio incidents and legal actions reported in city briefs
A wave of brief items covers injuries from coal and rail accidents in Springfield and Canton, a large Cincinnati city debt report, a sheriff sale of Star Match Company assets in Athens, and a range of local crimes, burglaries, and deaths. Also noted are incorporations changes, a union-related lawsuit, a child death by fire, and wage cuts in Youngstown mills tied to Amalgamated Association pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keisenetter
Cincinnati
Queen City
Robert Scanlon
Ohio Southern Section
Springfield
Star Match Company
Athens
Raff
Geo. D. Harter
Canton
Cornelius Aultman
Harter
Eden Township
Frank Smetz
Newcomerstown
Lizzie Porter
W. W. Porter
Uhrichsville
John O’brien
Guernsey County
National Manufacturing Company
Dayton
Ohio
National Cash Register Company
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Cleveland
Mutual Aid
Eberhard Manufacturing Company
Toledo
Henry B. Glover
Bricklayers’ Union
Keights of Labor
Jackson Township
Shelby County
John Wright
Ashtabula
Pittsburgh
Erie & Pittsburgh
Erie
Youngsown
Mahoning Valley
Amalgamated Association
State Commissioner of Common Schools
Also Mentioned on This Page
Defiance County Express
Frank C. Culley
Defiance County
Business Directory
Martina
Michael Gorman Abram
Albert Gerry
Iey Merred
H. Schoonover
F. M. Thompson
Common Pleas
Ee Ey
Prinees Nee Bbel
B. F. Enos
Court House
L. B. Peaslee
Law
Office On Court Street
Defiance,o
J. F. Deatrick
Notary Public
Clinton and
Thirdstreets
Defiance
K. W. Haymaker
J.W. Winn
Milton
Orcutt
Ttorney
Ralston’s Block
H. B. Harris
Stone Front
Henry Hardy
Wolsifer Block
W. ©. Travis
Krotz Opera House
Jack
Clinton Street
Third
O.no
Charles E. Bronson
LAW Real Estate
Squar
Harley Bro’s
Sutphen
Wolsiffer
Frank W. Knapp
Wertheiner
Defiance, Ohio
Tenver
Perry Street
Wabash Depot
C. H. Lindenberger
R. T. Potterf
Willams Undertaking Rooms
Eeathews
American Union Sewing Machine
G. H. Williams
Baltimore
R. Brown, Baker
Gorner
Snc
Clinton
Fancy Steam Dye Works
F. Heitzwable
Practia Dyer & Cleaner
Roomposite
A.martin
Ial
New Gallery
L. E. Beardsley
Third Sts
Deatrick & Sumners
Corwin & Kiser
H. Gherke
Warren and
Grant Sts
2D Ward
L. Blanchard
Undertaker
Fifth Sts
Old Stand
Orden
Bosanko
Church & Ee & Sons Mavic Co
Chicago
J. L. Scott
CALL
Otere
AL Schuentz
Curesio
Premy Wen
Brant Chemical Cincinnati
Otiece
Almost Universal
Murphy
Colby & Scott
Meron
Martha Washington
George Washington
B. W
Bushrod Washington
Star Man
Washington Star
Animal Eccentricitie
Pacific States
Galena
Iron and Steel
Ohio State News
Chardon
Wm. Cox
Juiiet Corso
Porn
Tere
Brooklyn
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