Ischia quake toll and cholera spread spark early warnings
The Ischia earthquake death toll rises toward eight thousand with uncertain final counts. Cholera numbers show about 11,000 cases in Egypt and rising deaths in India and Russia. Telegraph debates stall postal rates and rival lines. tax receipts, whiskey duties, and a proposed national postal telegraph loom large amid a stalled grain trade and telegraph wars.
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Egypt
Bombay
India
Russia
Europe
Telegraphers' restraint eases trade disruption fears
The text notes loud complaints but praises telegraphers for keeping railway service going during a Brotherhood dispute. It argues that if telegraphs paused, movement of merchandise and trade reports would face serious delays at some points, while acknowledging public appreciation for their restraint.
A Neglected Disinfectant and Scientific Skepticism
The article critiques brimstone disinfection and cites M d Abbadie on sulphur fumigation for marsh fevers in Africa and Sicilian mining regions. It discusses the shift from ancient to modern ideas about disinfection, ether, phlogiston, and the nature of heat and light, predicting science will simplify these concepts and challenge dated theories.
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M. d'Abbadie
Academy of Sciences
M. Fouque
Zephyria
Milo
Melos
Cyclades
Spectator Trio Watches Elephants Tear Down Sheds
In a curious scene a tall woman, a diving-skeleton figure, and a small dwarf observe a group as elephants push to demolish nearby sheds. The throng shows keen interest as the unusual spectators witness the unusual display of animal power and crowd reactions.
Condensed Milk Made In Westchester Then Sold In Bulk
The foreman of a large Westchester county dairy explains New York's condensed milk trade. He traces origins to before the war and notes the army’s demand helped establish a permanent family staple. Milk is evaporated in copper vacuum pans, cooled, sweetened, and sealed in small tins for sale, with some sold loose on city streets.
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Westchester County
N. Y
Paralyzed by a Snake Bite Tells Of Martine Case
Joseph G Martine was bitten on the right wrist December 14 by a nonpoisonous snake. The wound healed, but on March 25 numbness spread to the entire right side. Since May 10 hot iron causes no pain, yet cold water or ice provokes violent convulsions. The left side remains normal. he can stand only with support and remains cheerful and able to eat. Funeral of Miss Helen Underwood of Jamestown held Tuesday at Cyrus Underwood’s home after death from consumption at age forty.
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Joseph G. Martine
Martine
Helen Underwood
Jamestown
Cyrus Underwood
Nickel Plate Railway Passenger Equipment and Schedules
The Nickel Plate Railway announces all passenger equipment is modern and comfortable. Trains arrive at Union Depot Chicago and leave from Van Kunen Street with Columbus time, 20 minutes faster than Chicago, 6 minutes slower than Cleveland, and 16 minutes slower than Buffalo. For details contact the nearest company agent or General Manager Lewis Williams.
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Chicago
Union Depot
van Kunen Street
Columbus
Tve
Cleveland
Buffalo
Lewis Williams
B. F. House
Gen
Pasa
Axent
Irregular Exide Bus Schedules From Dunkirk-Fredonia
Fragmented OCR notes outline bus or rail timetables with multiple times and prices between Fredonia and Dunkirk on various days and Sundays. The text lists departure windows and fare figures like 200 and 6:35, but is garbled and inconsistent.
Erie and Niagara Inclined Pullman Lines to New York and Chicago
Erie and Lake Shore routes advertise Pullman day and night service with dining and buffet cars on a double track system. The brochure lists Newark and Chicago connections via Salamanca and the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio lines, plus the Fort Wayne and Chicago route. It details eastward and westward schedules, stopping at Dunkirk, Little Valley, Andover, Elmira, Binghamton, Port Jervis, and New York with multiple daily trains and special local services.
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Chicago
Valparaiso
New Haven
Cleveland
Painesvibe
Ashtabula
Paines
Ile
Bellevee
Bellevue
Fostoria
WestLieps
Fr Wayne
Falparaiso
New York
Newark
Pulman
Salamanca
N. Y
Erie
Katey
Pablo
Dunkirk
Oaas Little Valley
Andover
Horm
Elmira
Binghamton
PortJervie
Eastwara
Sheridan
Forestvile
Smitheville
Perrysburg
Dayton
Cattarsagus
Little Valley
Salamianes
Bos Fae
Ato AL Teat Valley
Carrollton
Vandalia
Allegany
Olean
Hinsdale
Cuba
Friendship
Belvidere
Bedmont
Salamuanca
Great Valley
Hinadale
Sheriden
Forestrike
Smaitti's Mills
Caltaraugas
Silamanca
Xone
Amilover
Wellaville
Ldo
San Great Valley
Salamanca Ants
Lillev WeyLy
Westword
Hor
Nellsville
Stolm
Alfred
Welle
Seio
Belmont
Corrollton
Cattaran
Perrybourg
Smith Mills
Forestswide
Stopa
Eat
Hinsine
Can Bal
Alslegany
Carreligon
Horneliaville
Salsmanet Sma
Carrollthb
Santan
Bradford Branch Westward Schedule Fragments
Fragmented timetable text shows Bradford Branch and Westward trains with scattered times and destinations. Readers are left with partial arrival and departure hints including Kendal and Sunnyson, with unclear figures and repeated misreads.
Train Schedule Fragments and officials notice
Fragmented timetable notes trains at multiple stations with times 3 30 P M 4H Limestone 241 and 7 0 P M from Bradford. June trains Sundays Bradford Titusville 8002. Details include connections to Butte Ohville and Muffalo Noulbsenieen BRED daily except Monday. Abbott, General Passenger Agent, 8. YT.
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Fundise
Stradford
Renals
Limestone
Carrollton
Butte
Ohville
Bradford
Econ
Titusville
Trinay
Despwnd
Bradford J
Bredford
Ind
Tieusville
Muffalo & Noulbsenieen
Monilay
John N. Abbott
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