English Luxury and Distinctive Estates in Noble Residences
A survey of aristocratic wealth highlights the Earl of Spencer and the Duke of Richmond with expansive London-area homes and vast grounds. The Duke of Devonshire at Chatsworth features a million-dollar annual income, extensive cattle and deer, a 387 foot conservatory, and a 96 000 acre Derbyshire estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl OF Spencer
London
Duke OF Richmond
Greenwood
England
Indies
Duke OF Devonshire
Chatsworth
Iitehen Grarlen
India
Derbyshire
Huntress Wreck on Mare Reef Near Sandwich Islands
The Huntress under Captain Soule sailing from San Francisco to Hong Kong wrecked on Mare Reef about 700 miles west of the Sandwich Islands on May 20. The vessel Ham owned by Sage & Smith of San Francisco carried $20,000 insurance. A Hong Kong letter dated Aug 2 describes the accident and crew suffering after the ship struck the reef and bilged quickly during a calm night breeze.
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Trever
Soule
Cinte
Loule
Chivagnan
Sandwich Islands
Guam
Marrianne
Leeward
Gentoo
San Francisco
Manila
Carl and
Herman
Huntress
Hong Kong
Mare
Coral
Mare Reef
Messrs. Sage & Smith Merchante
California
Mura Reef
Excitement Over Canal Redirection of Wisconsin Waters
Reports say a canal deepening allows upper Wisconsin waters to flow into Fox River, reducing Wisconsin levels by a width of sixty feet and significant depth. Communities rally to oppose the Board of Public Works action blamed for diverting water to benefit Fox River interests.
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Wulowrn
Fox & Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Foxy River
Luttur
Board of Public Works
Fox Ziver— Grant Co. Herald
Promote Winter Study Circles For Youths In Village
The piece urges parents and employers to provide opportunities for young workers to study during long winter evenings. It argues that mental training strengthens success, warns against dissipation, and proposes organized conversation circles with authorities and literary discussions to engage youth and prevent crime.
Local paper sale stirs county politics and editorial chair
Bo Ti Eng reports str gus establishment sold to B B Giarnan Co and Mr Everets daughter of Independent Democrat to chair editorial. Organ of the Hunkery shifts to Liberals aiming to reinstate Democracy in power by calling back Locofoco supporters. Huankers face stern challenge as they oppose Cuapmay’s leadership in the county politics.
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K. Garvey
Eng
Str Gus
B. B. Giarnan & Co
Everets
Sife
Zindependent Democrat
Free Soil
Nighttime highway robbery thwarted on a hill road
An account describes a rider near Plurab Creek Hill who confronted a robber on a carriage rear while ascending the hill. The culprit cut curtain straps, demanded money with a revolver, but the rider grabbed the lines, struck the offender, and the horse bolted, unmasking no identifiable features.
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Plurab Creek
Jie
Phin
Thone
Ravel
Ely's Neir Block rises after February fire
Drawings and specifications show a brick three story block with basement to be erected on the burned site in the village. The structure will stretch from Main Street to the alley and house several stores offices a large and commodious concert hall Odd Fellows Hall and Masons rooms. Mr Cincow begins foundation work and the building is planned to rise early in spring under Wa Turven noted as a leading local mechanic.
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Ana
Main
Lange and
Cconimo
Cincow
Wa Turven
Vessels wrecked and feared losses in westerly gale
The article reports a severe lake storm causing multiple shipwrecks and feared deaths. Vessels Abigail and Buckeye State, both insured, ashore near Ashtabula and Shivakie. Sampson and B. K. Bruce ashore near the lighthouse. Flora injured at the pier. Globe likely a total wreck after striking Dunkirk harbor. Bodies and furniture from the Atlantic sighted. Worre and Northerner assisted. widespread damage to ships and crews.
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Abigail
Buckeye State
Moesss
H. EB
Massey
Canad Reis
Ashtabula
Shiva Kie
True Democrat
Sampson
Mr. Sterling
Monroe
Mich
Weed & Co
Colley & Johson
B. K. Bruce
Errgo
Wm. Buckley
Butile Mutual Co
Flora
Cleveland
Dunkirk
Worre
Heamer Atlantic
Clarke
Phe
Watt
Mr Dorn Valor Rally Promised by Democratic Champion
A confused missive from a southern county describes plans for a grand rally of Irish supporters in Porco and King to energize the election season. A Cincinnati friend reports the reply promising an address by Dennis Vo lene at a meeting in Sown Mallen, with posters seen across nearby towns.
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Oblu
Cincinnati
Trishmar
Porco
Eleetign
Magtinh
Dennis Volene
Welcome Home Distinguishd Mr Volens At Depot Crowd
A crowd gathered at the depot to greet the distinguished Mr Volens while the first speaker denied knowing any man named Folens, prompting questions about the expected eloquence. The report shifts to local happenings including post office letters, a shooting in Cleveland, township election results, and notes on railroads, merchants, and education.
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Mr. Volens
Cieinnatt Orater
Volens
Dennis Folens
Folens
Oberlin
Kirby
Ava Brethal
Claveland
Cooley
West
Colermnan Perry & Co
Boobe
Thay Junction Railroad Co
Crett
CC & C
Cincinnati
Thare
Timothy Pangborn
Empire Mills
Exchange
Ger. Scott
Columbus Jour
Scott
Contested 1852 Ohio observance and polar voyage odds
An 1852 Ohio proclamation sets November 25 as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, urging humility and worship. A sharp item recalls a night street scene of a girl selling apples amid harsh enforcement of child labor laws, with strong condemnation of the father. The Wellington Channel polar expedition tale recounts Sir Edward Belcher and Kennedy facing ice, near-disaster, relief by M. Bellot, a journey toward a new channel, and editorial praise for British resolve to solve the North Pole mystery and aid English explorers. A closing note cites European war debt at 1,000,000,000 and global taxation implications.
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Reuven Woop
Ohio
Warrens
General Assembly of
Confederacy
T. Asanen Woon
Goven
Oita
Olio
Arsttanry
Winler
State of
Columbus
United States
Wellington Channel
England
Prince Albert
Epwinp Brocunn
Barrow Straits
Ies
Port Leopold
Mr. Kennedy
I Bout
Polar
Prince Regent's Inlet
John Ross
M. Bellot
Batty Bay
Kennedy
Mr. Bellot
Metline Bay
Channal
Sir Edward Belcher
Franklin
North Pole
Newspaper in Family Affects Minds of Children
A school teacher writes that children exposed to newspapers at home become better readers and spellers, acquire geography knowledge, learn grammar from varied writing styles, and produce stronger compositions. They also lead in debates, showing wider language fluency and accuracy, according to the letter to the editor. The note cites scientific discussion of ancient lens findings and a San Francisco investment story as related curiosities.
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Ogdensburgh Sentinel
Nees
Statesman
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Kentucky
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British Association For the Advancement of Science
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