Observer notes canning rail plan to boost Peninsula trade
An observer argues the Baltimore and Cape Charles Railroad could lift Peninsula canning industry output to 31 million annually. The issue mentions a fast mail train disaster near Blackshear Georgia with heavy casualties. Also reports on Nevada City girls and a Congress agricultural station, plus Kennan Siberian papers and topics for the Century magazine installments.
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Peninsula
Baltimore and Cape Charles
Laird Named A House Leader In Annapolis
In the Annapolis House of Delegates Philip D. Laird of Montgomery is singled out as a steadfast supporter of honest legislation. Described as vigilant against sham and fraud in lawmaking he is praised as an eloquent and able leader and a defender of genuine reform.
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Mr. Laird
House
Annapolis
House of Delegates
Philip D. Laird
Montgomery
Cerberus
Laird
Rhode Island Delgates Endorse Cleveland Nomination
Rhode Island becomes the first state to elect delegates to the Democratic national convention. Providence convention endorses President Cleveland for renomination, praising his administration and urging continued votes for him as long as a majority sees a reasonable chance of success. Delegates include Jean Bell Jr., Olney Arnold, and Jesse Metcalf, noted woolen manufacturer and tariff reform advocate.
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Rhode Island
Providence
Cleveland
Jeane Bell, Jr
United States
Hague
Olney Arnold
Jesse Metcalf
Rhode Iisland
Free sleeping cars via quick Wilmington to West Coast service
Free sleeping car route offers one change to San Francisco and Los Angeles, cutting 600 miles and a day from rival lines. Colorado passengers may use this trip. Train departs Delaware Avenue Depot Wilmington at 11 10 a m on March 26 with stops in Baltimore and Washington, following a February 27 run that proved satisfactory. Berth reservations available through RH A Miller in Wilmington or D Bride in Baltimore.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Colorado
Delaware Avenue
Wilmington
Baltimore
Washington
A. Miller
Del
D. Bride
The Family Educator Unabridged Dictionary Review
A vintage notice touts the Unabridged Dictionary as a grand volume for educators and families. It presents as a trusted, comprehensive aid guiding parents and teachers in shaping a well informed household.
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Wwetaler
Jan Sever
First Railroads Began With New Castle Line
The New York World recounts an interview with John R. Hoge of Kikton Maryland aged 93 detailing the first U S railroad in August 1829 near New Castle Delaware. He describes the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad of 1831, early rail construction, the first steam locomotive Phoenix, delays from building parts, and crude signaling using flags and a court house steeple.
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The
New York World
John R. Hoge
Kikton
Hoge
United States
New Castle
Del
New Castle and
Frenchtown
England
Lory
Delaware
Names for States as a Nation’s Evolving Identity
The piece debates country names and demonyms, arguing that United States, New South Wales, or Australia are awkward, favors easy pronounceability and flexibility, and notes varied gentile forms such as Yankee, Virginian, and Ohioan while exploring potential new names for regions and peoples.
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United States of America
New Found Land
Newfoundland
New South Wales
Yukon
Patagonia
Spectator
Australia
Sydney
Sydneyland
Coolsylvania
Southland
Auralia
United States
Virginia
China
New York Independent
Remarkable Hardiness of Cod Family Endures Ice
Report from Fulton Street notes a globe of carp in near freezing water under two inches of ice. Fish stored oxygen in water and require no feeding in cold, entering semi torpid states with occasional color changes. Fulton market fish commissioner Blackford recounts tom cod frozen in barrels that thaw and recover after a week. New York Evening Sun.
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Fulton Street
Blackford
Fulton Market
Pacific Coast
New York Evening Sun
Eton Training at Inkerman Inspires Cavalry Valor
An Inkerman battle note recounts a young officer trained at Eton who, amid heavy fighting, killed a Russian officer, escaped pursuers, and leaped a brook as a sign of Eton prowess. The piece links school sports to martial prowess, praising Eton skills in shooting fencing boxing wrestling and jumping. It also discusses a fashion shift in barber poles from red white and blue to black and gold signaling prestige in New York and Buffalo debates.
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Inkerman
Wellington
Waterloo
Eton
Hns
Lance
Lee
Chalvey Ditch
New York
Buffalo
Globe-Democrat
Forest plantations urged to restore Turkestan timber
The Moscow Viedomosti notes Syr-Daria banks were once timbered thickly, now vast tracts lack firewood and building material. Gen. Rosenbach invites experienced foresters to Central Asia to form extensive plantations in Turkestan to address the drought of timber resources.
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Moscow
Syr-Daria
Perovsk
Ak- Metche
Rosenbach
Central Asia
Turkestan
New York Times
Advertising ethics and Wancomber's dress goods stock
A 1885 Wancomber's column probes advertising honesty and urges careful comparison of statements and facts. It rails at inflated prices and misrepresentations while touting new dress goods arrivals, hats, fabrics, and baby carriages with vivid period descriptions and varying price points.
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Warcoth
Local Street Names Marked Near City Hall Square
Fragmentary OCR notes show Chestnut and Market streets near City Hall Square mentioned alongside Jos Wax axvAKER and Chestnut. Readable elements point to a street or location reference in a historic city layout. Details remain unclear.
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Jos Wax Axvaker
City Hall
Notice of Traders and Peddlers License Requirements in Caroline County
The notice outlines license requirements under Maryland law for traders in Caroline County. It lists fees based on stock value, oath procedures, and exemptions for salt fish sales, cakes, beer, and cider. It also covers hawkers and peddlers licenses renewal, brokers definitions and rates, stallion and jack stand licenses, and penalties for noncompliance.
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Praper
Licensk
Cal Ing
Oaly
Maryland
Caroline County
Justice of the Peace
Circuit Court of
Nome
Code of Public General
General Ag Genbly
Local Notice Names Cora BB Downes and Coover Infants
A brief public notice lists Cora BB Downes along with Fannie L Coover and David R Coover as infants. The fragment indicates family or estate related matters with limited readable context.
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Cora BB Downes
Fannie L. Coover
David R. Coover
Infants
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Henton Journal
Melviot A
Elobbs
Jacksonville
Blackshear
Atlantic and Gulf Road
Savannah
Nevada Transcript
Nevada City
Congress
Mr. Kennar
Siberian
G. A. Frost
Mr. Kennan
Russia
Kennan
California
Court House
Trilestan
New Orleans
Picayune
St. Petersburg
William’ Eleroy Curtis
Wancomber's
Anderson
Henry Heath
Philadelphia
Gollananaher
Broxers
General Assembly of
Ues
Ey-Pantnership
Businesa
R Kemp Williams, Sherif
Caroline Co
ELON
Tra D.coovee
Alfred PD Coover
Sallie, Irwin
William Hl. Iewin
Her
Chearles
Downes
Eme
Eine
Equity
Emmeline Downes
Hmeline Jones
Caroline Couny
Che Bitl
Emeline Downes
Emeline Jones
William Jones
John W. Dowtes
Nell Ae
John W. Downes
Ella M. Downes
Ira D. Coover
Alfred D. Coover
William R. Downes
John W. Downe
Flora E. Downes
Cora B. Downes
John T. Downes
John B. Brown
Ira D. Conver
Charles F. Downes
Frank M. Gooding
Luther H. Gadd
Luther TH. Gadd
Philip W. Downes
Mary E. Neal
Solomon D. Granor
Sarah A. Cranor
Mary. E. Neal
Wingate Neal
Luthlr
H. Gadd
J. H. van Gesel
Chase Brothers CO
Rochester
N. Y
John W. Clark, JR
Denton
Caroline
Queen Anne
Talbot Counties
Onenor
Joan
Thomas Hill
Fayette & St. Paul Sts
Baltimore, Md
Aston Restaurant
Dofer
Easton
Harry B. Elston
Wasiington ST
Frank W. Redden
F J. Willoughby
Hillsborough, MD
Gottlieb the Vetweler
God
Dolas
W. J. Blackiston
Dunnock
W. E. Dunnock
Pel
Wheeler's Transportation Line
Choptank
Tuckahoe Rivers
Minnie’ Wheeler
Light Street
Trappe
Clark’s Wright's
Medford’s
Dover
Bridge
Kingston
McCarty’ S
Ganey’s
Potter's Landing
Reese's
Coward's
garFreight
R. Beaven
Fler
R. G. Stevens
Potter
Nisi
Thomas
B. Sparklin
Thomas Sparklin
William Willoughby
Sarah M. Willoughby
Thomas B. Sparklin
Cyreline
Lutiuer
Gadd
Detroit
Columbia Law
Yale
Wellesley
Oberlin
University of Penn
Michigan University
Chatauqua &E
Mark Twain
Richard Proctor
Scientist
Hans WW. WW. Astor
Judah P. Benjamin
Gibson
EU. Cook
State Normal School
Dr. Brown
C. Prospectus Post
Loisette
Fifth Ave
Brown Brothers, Nurserymen
Foie Gy
Maryland Stearbory CO
Slaven
Ida
Light St
Double Mills
Oxford
Travers
Cambridge
Oyater Shell
Jamaica
Dover Bridge
John’s
Potter's
Batimore
Medford's
P. M
Howard B. Ensign
Pres’t
M. Finn
Nerse
City
Os. F
Wak
U. S. Treasury
Nad Ie
Ayer
Col
D. W. Bozeman
Franklin
Texas
Herman Bringhoff
Newark
N. J
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowel
Mass
Addie
G. Chase & CO
Penn Square
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