Railroads for the West and National Land Grants
The article argues Congress should grant land to support two railways from NeGregor to Sioux City and St. Paul to Sioux City via Mankato. It contends rail expansion will spur settlement, timber and manufacturing growth, providing markets and fuel, with land donations financing the venture and benefiting the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADI
Congress
NeGregor
Sioux City
Dubuqua
Des Moines
St. Paul
Mankato
Caile
Prises
Towa
Atrenind
Peaile
Farma
Wigh
An Unusual Sight in the Maiden Murder Case
The account portrays Edward Green, known as the Maiden murderer, killing a young man for gain, fleeing until remorse surfaces. He confesses openly in court, rejects defense, accepts the death sentence, and reveals a contrite conscience beneath the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Green
Slim
Urina
Congress Eyes Tariff Hike Shadows Macroeconomic Impact
The passage reports a sixty day tariff advance with large exemptions, predicting shortages and higher living costs. It notes suspended requisitions totaling forty seven million on April 16 and plans to spend forty million soon to fund the army, sparking concern over long term policy and domestic prices.
Fragmented Ode to a Falling Dawn in Warped Verse
An OCR distorted poem fragment presents dreamlike, mythic scenes. Vivid imagery shows a fallen hero, tears, and ritual paths through a hall of Myrrh with references to wings and fire. Names and places are obscured, leaving a surreal, lyric meditation.
Remarkable medical case on Chestnut Street involving a reptile remains
On Friday April 6 Dr. Caldwell attended Frank Atchey on Chestnut Street near the old Catholic church. The patient, Mr. Archey, suffered a severe hemorrhage and was near death until a decomposed reptile-like substance was expelled from the stomach. The doctor preserved the specimen and described a long organ fragment and a webbed tooth, suggesting a bizarre foreign-body incident as the cause and prognosis improved before a later death. The curious case was recorded for public view at Dr. Caldwell’s Luckpord office, 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athan Dian
M. Cahdwell
Cheanut Street
Old Catholic Church
Archey
Orient
Caldwell
Acchey
de. Caldwell
Emerald Green Poison In Daily Goods Warns Public
A historical warning discusses Scheele's green arsenic based pigment and its widespread presence in toys, dried fruit wrappers, chocolates, cosmetics, books, and household items. It notes its bright vivid color, toxic composition, and pervasive use from shops to gardens, urging caution to prevent exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areente
Scheele
Franscoal
Noel Enke
Mudie
Teanm
Gers
Tndustrial Institute
Gio
Macniven
Cameron
Kevin
The Miami Fashion Scene and Havana Ball Splendors
A garbled Milan style description notes Spanish belles in Havana balls wearing dazzling dresses and a new device for dagaling light. A Ment party displays a gas illuminated ornament around a hostess hand, drawing astonished reactions from Paris London New York Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Thiacity
Oroud
Paris
Louis Napoleon
Lew Til
London
New York
Newport
Soirery Marshales Et Dansantes
Death of Gen Totten Recalls Long Military Service
The obituary notes Major General Totten of the U S Army Engineers died yesterday in Washington at age 75 76. A West Point graduate of 1805 he rose from second lieutenant to chief engineer at West Point and Mexican War veteran Brevetted brigadier for gallant conduct at Vera Cruz. His successor may be Gen Barnard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Totten
X.Y. Comercial Advertiser
Gilbert ‘Totten
U.S. Aa
Engineer Department
Yeaterday
Washington
Hig Ne
Ger
Totten
West Point
Burnside Reinforcements Move Toward Potomac Front
Washington dispatch reports Union General Burnside concentrates 25 000 troops to join Army of the Potomac while Meade holds 115 000. Additional forces from Florida Georgia and the South Carolina coast head to Fortress Monroe to cooperate on a peninsula operation as campaign in Virginia looms within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinaron
Geteo
Burnside
Anenapolis
Army of the Potomac
Kipatanoek
Burnaide
Annapolia Iy
Rapidan
Lew
Desire Setion
Meade
Morida
Georgia
South Carolina
Duns
Fortress Mouree
W. K. Smith
Virginia
A Floral Wedding at Christ Church Ceremony
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports a floral wedding at Christ Church on Thirty-ith Street. Attended by elegant guests, the ceremony featured an extraordinary array of exotic plants and blossoms, with palms and rare species displayed around the chancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mother Earth
Bourbon
Rio Janeiro
New Zealand
Aimaryllis Johnsoni
Cape of Good Hope
India
Damascus a World’s Oldest City in Myth and Trade
Damascu 3% described as the oldest city, famed for ancient trade routes and sacred ties. The passage recalls Saul of Tarsus near the Straight Street, Damascus damask fabric, Damascus blade and Damaskene artistry, with references to Levantine rivers and gardens, highlighting the city’s historic wealth and cultural reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyre
Sidon
Banthee
Palsyra
Ninevah
Babylon
Vigins
Euphrates
Damascus
Remnins
Saul of
Torang
Mediterranean
Mahomet
Wen
Julian
Syniah
Syria
Portugal
England
Henry Will
Perasia
Lebanon
Monitors Faulty Design Criticized by Gazette
The Cincinnati Gazette urges dismissal of Ericsson driven monitor flaws. It claims slow speed and fragile defenses render them unable to avoid attacks or maneuver, accusing officials of concealing failures and demanding removal of Ericsson features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarda An
Congress
Erica
Ericsson
The Golden Rose and Papal Tiaras Through History
A Rome letter in The Temps describes the Golden Rose festival, its rare gifting cycle, and lists notable recipients. It recounts papal tiaras and crowns, noting Napoleon and Isabella treasures, values, weights, and the symbolism of the crowns representing church and empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Jerusalem
Eugenie
Isabella
Spain
Alexander VI
Cerne
Lucretia Rorzin
Henry VI
Huyland
Paik
Boniface
Benedict XII
Gerain
Vatican
Joles TL
Paul TL
Gregory Nhl
Clement Vot
Ping
Tolentinto
Papacy
Napoleon T
Paris
Gregory
Cinnamon Gardens of Ceylon and its fragrant plants
The writer tours cinnamon gardens near Colombo on Ceylon. They describe extensive plantings on 17 000 acres, plant height limits when cultivated, laurel like leaves turning green, white flowers, and a fragrant but elusive flower scent. The note discusses export habits under Dutch control and local climate suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir. Barnes
Colombo
Jaim
Ceylon
Colomso
Perplexed Congressman Faces White House Delays
A Chicago News reminiscence recounts a congressman frustrated after four days of trying to secure a White House audience. He waited from morning till night, venting about President Lincoln and Seward, whose interruptions derailed the meeting while he fumed at the impudence of being kept waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
M.C
White House
Litcruary Seward
Lincoln
Cin. Commercial
Daring St Joseph Express Robbery Stolen $97000 by Driver
The St Joseph Horak details a bold robbery by S G G Haggerty, a U S Express wagon driver in St Joseph. He delivered express packages including $27000 to Capt Buford and other sums totaling about $97000 before vanishing with the money. the horse and wagon were found abandoned three miles from town as detectives pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Buford
St. Joeph
Omaha
Shim
New York Central Directors Elect New President
At a directors meeting in Albany on Thursday Erastus Corning resigned as president of the New York Central Railroad Company. Dean Richmond was unanimously elected president and Rye M. Blatchford was named vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. Pessinest
Tiv N.Y. Gry
New York Central Railroad Company
Albay
Inigi
Erastus ‘Corning
Dean Richmond
Rye M. Blatchford
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Notable Drug Promotion Involving Hultowns and Bigelow
A dense, misspelled regional notice promotes a medical patent and trade practice. It touts Hultowns’s pills and a pharmacy network, names Dr. Bigelow and Bigknow, and mentions portside addresses and advertised cures. The fragment hints at a public warning and a vendor’s marketing claims without clear results or safety details.
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Audi N'Measure
Homer
Niewlar Lolersete
New England
Binem
the Cincinatti Gazette
Crylon Cinnamon Kielda
Srenwatonnieea
Rafuce
Bigelow
Oco
Clark Street
Auention Company
Mnt
Soltler
South
Clark Stree Cotes
Burns
Chile
Chienga
Apreekel
Awe x
Dr. Bigelow
Lego Hse
Jourety
Mit
Menard
Dod South Ninth Street
Mabou Pits
Tata Aes
Mathews Firet
A. Lalvailen Ss
Guidapy N.Y
RAND
J. Romet
Ie New York Museum of Anatomy
Evpethce
Becuaraks
Minkun
Agatomy
Madichio
Broadway
Promatuey Deery
Maniioou
Nathani
CDL Mayfalr
Bag
DiMord
Kings County
Ana Mae
Heliatati
Batchelor
Draywista dc
Pactony
Spleisa
Wynkoop
Iceland
Wynhoop
Rove J
J.J. Potter
Brooklyn
Gilead
Avery Fimily
Bottln
Deigglstt
D. Wynkoop
Paige & Oo
Dweows
Lyon
Orighin
Maby
Cadiesil
Dr. Cheenemany
New York, Han
Contalde
Lecatent
Dilzan
Mike Boos
Chelnut Street
Philadelphia
Cienlars
Mad J. Krostens
Rfuars
M. Young
Aus
Dunswick City
Wexons Co
Sharm
Meads
Peabemrina
Mn. Tout J
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P.M. Sharpt
Phaveroter
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Deruggiata
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Nagan
Magnolia
Myishligg Beatty
Lisa Pee
Oper
Singera
Sodesersudnre Damass
Barnes £ CO
General Agents
Broulway
N.Y
Biewichiy Prady
Vioyt
Hoyt
Mike Bale
Coutenry
Dyer
Eawatha
Gailtie
Herald
NOYTS
Andavaliabio
Hoyt & CO
University Place
Western Brewery
West Duque, Towa
Vschirgl & Sonwind
VW B
Tegeriver
City Brewery
Ignatsz Seeger
Jonay
Hina
Locust Street
Jones
Ornamental Iron Works
John Keenan
Bistums
Juen Keenan
Architeer
Comer Ut
Man Streets
Jin
It, Honack & CO
Tenth Street
Vear
Dubeque
Iowa
Pipes &C
Mc KeStacka
Homack
J. A. Dreb
ASIMA
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Chicago
W. F. Coolbaugh & CO
W. F. Coolbaugh
Uate
Bank State Bank of
Kiwa
Coolbaugh & Brooks
Burlington, Lown
Illino
E. Baxter
Kent
Seaxom
Hocente
Newman & Chapman
South Water Ntey
Onice
Ein
Fairbanks
Presa
Greenleaf & CO
Lake Sirest
Bolin Dubuque
Waerritan & Hisps
Pune
Joan M. Biuvecier
Tosmen Brexanich
J. M. Brunswick & Bro
Otter
Pale
Cincinnati
Boiuawick
Hurar Hall
Chirk
Washington Sts
Cingago
Ile
Cuesaane Allother Mate Rinds Beieng
Isecp
Alvo
Bagatelle
Caldas
Natison
Sime
Soha
Beanseick
Josephy Beanewich
Grover
Bareis
Bne of NG
Vermont
Michigan
Illinois
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Cl Gaver
Macteenes
Wawr
Fatnie
Baton Lee
M. Single & Con
Shormin House
Wilteelre & Wilson
Darke Street
Finkle & Lyon
Lake Streit
Florence
Lake Street
Taggart
Fark
Wilgon & Ginns
Bad Lake Street
Grover & Bardr Macnn Wits
Evans Tons
Grover & Baker
Als Lake Street
Cussecraco
Noy
Afarnden
Addnes
A. B
Browlway
James
James'navy
Orleans
Luck Hospital
Apalup
Ebin Biro James
Suelrgre & Bulle
Dr. Juraes
Orleas Crescent
Pruvet
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Wits
James Han Gy Auperor
Galveston
Temas
Baton Ronge
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Ts. Prat
Janis Sucerse
Hito
Custuin-Hauce Street
New Orleans
Bar
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Qebeute
Kettenmeer
Dinion
Chitaza
Sir Jules Clibrets
ROYAL
Uatent
Sir J. Clark
M.D
Tovntataup
Fareat Brita
Canaia
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Dteore
Lyatha Sexrox
Inav
W. K. Mem
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Rtlaad
Sivyen
Mao & Tet Man St. Mloaukes
Janna
Milwaukee
Caleb Sadler
Ante Sadier
Sun
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Dubu Ne
Meir Street
KE. A. Benson
Sele
Maine
S & Ros
Pia
Foris
Alu
Mundelph Street
Mashuood
Youtil
DE Rims
Ricond
Clacie
Irene
America
Thais Windertal Ag Nt Wall Gvatore Mathood
Hiemils
Corefuris
Reneteancs
Tour
Broeuie Street
Browway
RO Notich
Ander
de Beant
Dubuque
Maid Boredwall
Cace
Monnday
J.W. Bles
Ryernt
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