The New Vault For Silver Dollars At the Treasury
The article explains the surge in silver dollar coinage under the 1873 act and the Treasury’s need for vault space. It details the large holdings, storage in New York and other cities, and a new basement vault at the Treasury Building designed to hold up to 5,030,000 dollars with heavy iron and steel construction, time locks, dual keys, and guard measures.
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Folger
Treasury
Kelley
House
Treasury Department
Washington
New York
United States
Ats
Ashoe
D. W. Whelprey
Additiog
Wyman
Timid Maidens in the Surf at Atlantic City
Atlantic City corresp describes how many women fear water at the shore, noting only a few can swim, while the average finds sea water a terror. The piece contrasts nervous, dripping beachgoers with women in evening dress and refined appearance after a day at the resort.
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Atlante City Cor
Savannah Newa
Iss
Ldon
Atlantic City
Lava Beds Inferno Rips Through Idaho Countryside
Fire roars across the Snake River region with sheets of flame sweeping 25 to 30 miles in an hour. Wind drives the blaze east and west, threatening Shoshone while Robbers' Roost and Gig Butte burn. Smoke blankets the area as residents fortify overnight guard lines and monitor the advancing fire front about three miles from Shoshone.
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Snakeiver
Wood River
Idaho
Skosone
Shoshone
Squirrel and Sparrows Stage Early Morning Chase in Norwich
In Norwich a tame gray squirrel dash across Main Street and into Rice and Rich, pursued by a flock of sparrows. The birds harry him at several stores, driving him from door to door until he disappears into the Pierce Block while onlookers suspect scavenging waste nearby provoked the unusual confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Main Street
Rice & Rich
J. D. Spencer
Boston
J. B. Shaw
Pierce Block
A Big Trout From Rangeley Lakes Exhibition
Many New London residents return from Rangeley Lakes Maine with speckled trout. The largest were caught by F. H. Chappell, displayed at W B Chappell's store. A prime specimen weighed eight pounds three quarters and measured twenty seven inches after a twenty five minute fight at Metallic Point on Lewers Richardeon Lake.
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New London
Conn
Rangeley Lakes
Maine
F. H. Chappell
Chappell
Seight
Mr. Chappell
Metallic Point
Lewer Richardeon Leke
Itie
Revision of Old Testament in progress by Anglo American committees
The article explains the ongoing Anglo American revision of the Old Testament begun in 1470, with American and British committees working separately since 1872. It notes interdenominational aims, the use of Cambridge and Oxford presses, and close but nonjoint correspondence to produce a text faithful to Hebrew meaning while preserving nearly the King James base.
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Lpingdelphia
Oxford
Cambridge
Canterbury
Church of England
New York
London
England
James
Israel
Phas
Palma
Lix
Meercy
Ninevah
Chase
Harvard
Onger
Cesar
Germany
Great Britain
Lamech
Zillah
Lameech
Amd
Cain
Arouaed
Ecventold
John Wycliffe
Coachman's Romance and Lady's Heart in Regency Talk
A dialogue explores whether love between coachmen and heiresses is natural noting social bonds and shared nature between masters and maids. The speaker asks if intimacy in service leads to elopements and considers the coachman’s respectable appeal and education as factors in such romances.
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Bette Wahiell
Ingeines
Ster
James
Kate
James ix
Cotlace
Janes
Grapnel Tugboats Capture Giant Swordfish Near Cox's Ledge
A Stonington schooner Jennie with Captain James Davis fished near Cox's Ledge when a swordfish about four hundred pounds swam into a grapnel rope. The crew towed the fish to the vessel, gaffed through the gills, booted its bill, and finally hauled it aboard after a slow tug.
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Hartford
Jennie
James Davis
Stonington
Cox's Ledge
Trick on a Pawnbreaker in Philadelphia Hoport
A Montreal pawnbroker lent a large sum on a valuable solitaire diamond ring and planned to sell at a fair price. A young man viewed the ring, left without buying, and next day the broker found the stone had been swapped with glass. After a tense chase, the suspect was tracked down and forced to return the stone.
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Montreal
Iman
Man Born Deaf in Athens Dies at Sixty Five
An Athens resident, born without ears and lacking ear apertures, died aged sixty five. He could hear by gathering sound through his mouth and spoke aloud to hear ordinary conversations. His birth hair remained black with gray named as peculiar markings. He left fourteen children, eldest forty five, youngest thirteen.
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Beeston Herald
Athens
Railroad station charity and sharpers in distress
A Pennsylvania Railroad officer at Broad Street Station discusses relief for genuine travelers in distress and exposes common scams. He notes families from Russia, Texas, and elsewhere, the role of telegraphs to locate tickets, and rail company visits that sometimes provide passes to those in need. He recounts incidents of lost baggage, stolen tickets, and strangers seeking help, emphasizing a quiet, rule governed system of aid for the truly deserving.
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Philadslphia Peess
Gil
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Fifteenth
Filbert
Trayent
Cammship
Russia
America
Castle Garden
Here
New York
West Philadelphia
Alao
Texas
Sid
How Soldiers Are Made at the Recruiting Cave
A Philadelphia recruit, aged about twenty eight and of Scotch birth, presents at No 1910 Mark street seeking enlistment. After a thorough physical, including teeth and heart/lung tests, he is rejected for poor English, while teeth defects commonly curb acceptance. If passed, he must meet height and weight limits, bathe, swear an oath, and receive an outfit before marching to David's Island for five years of service.
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Philwelphia
Marky Street
United State Army
H. A. Humphreys
Humphreyatested
David’s Island
N. Y
Lost Keys Scheme Targets City, Promises Rewards
A Milwaukee scheme sells lost-key tags to members at twenty-five cents a year. Each tag carries a number and the owner’s name and address book kept at police station. Finders return matched keys for a $1 reward. The plan, tried in other cities, reportedly works by logging tag numbers with the owner’s details.
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Milwaukee Wieconste
Tuareen Co
Poli Station
Cutral Polos
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Goachman
Philadelphia Hoport
Boston Post
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Apor
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Han
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Sydney Smith
Amerie
Paradise
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