Political turmoil and Java earthquake report excerpt
A garbled piece blends 1880 Indiana political corruption claims with praise for Dorsey and Cameron, then shifts to a detailed, somber summary of the 1883 Java earthquakes. It recounts double voting allegations, the New York Republican angle, and concludes with casualty estimates and volcanic activity across Java and Sunda Straits.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Arthur
Delmonico
Dorsey
Rusteau
New York
Union
Don Cameron
Platt
Garfield
Hayes
Wheeler
Earthquakes Through History Across Worlds and Time
The account surveys historic earthquakes from Antioch in 115 to Ischia and Vesuvius, noting vast death tolls in Syria, Lisbon, Naples, Sicily, Catania, Japan, Pekin, and Peru. It highlights maritime wrecks like the Wateree, claims most quakes nearest the equator, and cites the 1811 Missouri event as US history’s notable tremor. It also mentions seismologists seeking knowledge in Mexico and Central America amid ongoing global seismic unrest.
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Ger
Antioch
Trajan
Jim
Gibbon
Syria
Lisbon
Naples
Schmaki
Sicily
Catania
Yeddo
Japan
Pekin
Nascan
Persia
Calabria
Cuzco
Quito
Peru
Ecuador
United States
Equator
Medterranean
Missouri
Alaska
Mexico
Central America
Ischia
Etna
South America
Java
ORIGINAL, SELECTED and STOLEN causes a literary clash
A garbled digest mentions The Memphis Appeal naming Thurman and Gordon and references The New York sub treasury statue of Washington to be unveiled on Nov 26. It also notes President Porter replying to Charles Francis Adams Jr on Greek studies in The Princeton Review, plus scattered items about elections, German editors in Chicago, The New York Sun’s semi centennial, and a cattle fever outbreak in Pennsylvania with a race event in Lake Manassas.
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New York Sub-Treasury
Washington
Porter
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Princeton Review
College
Departure of Prize Fighters From Atchison
Skate and his trainer and manager left Atchison on Monday night amid a crackdown by the Governor who aimed to arrest the prize fighters, prompting their departure.
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Atchison, Kan
Stpt
Heavy frost damages crops in New Hampshire and Vermont
Dispatches report a heavy frost across New Hampshire and Vermont on Monday night causing significant damage to crops. Weather stations record unusually low temperatures with impacts reaching multiple counties and small farms reporting losses.
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New England
Boston
New Hampshire
Vermont
Markets in New York and Midwest Trade Report
Trade and commerce notes from telegraph on Sep 4 with price ranges for flour, grain, pork, beef, and lard across New York Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago and Philadelphia markets. Wheat, corn, oats, and bar imports cited with bid prices and warehouse movements. live stock prices show steady to firm tone for cattle hogs and sheep. regional variations in futures and spot sales noted.
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New York
Slu
Mgerhse
Gee
Gide
Chicago
Pouk—Duyll
Seu
Fales
Jong Clear Middle
Prime Steam Ceek
Cneess
Pfair and Firm
PaGse
Evansville Bondholders Meet On Five Percent Loan Proposal
The Evansville bondholders meeting on September 3 debated Mayor Bridwell's proposal for a five percent long bond loan. Representatives said they lacked authority to vote without consulting the principals. The session adjourned to Wednesday to settle the matter. Also noted: Dr Chatfant’s shooting case, Paris prison petition, and the Maid of the Mist flags at Windsor hotel with fresh launch of the boat.
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Evansville
City of
Snn
Bridwell
San Francisco
Chatfant
Bacon
Besta
Ie Agil
Baldwin Hotel
Vseqpeal Crome
San Hentia
Chabvant
Paris Cantests
T. F. Ellis
Windsor Hotel
Canada
Walter P
Western Hotel
Queen's health sparks worry in England court
The court in England shows anxiety over the queen's health as her illness is believed kidney related. A dubious remedy is advertised amid medical claims and testimonials for Dr. Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure and other tonics. The letter praises relief from kidney pain and general weakness, while multiple products are marketed in the same notice.
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England
Sre
Fenner
Frevonia
S. Y
Mars
M. M. Fusser
Mics
James Fuller
Dr. Fennex
Freight and passenger schedules for untidy June 6 7863 line
Transportation notice lists departure times between Fredonia and Dunkirk with multiple daily runs. Times include morning, afternoon, and evening slots from both towns, indicating regular service changes effective Tuesday June 6. Some digits are garbled but show pattern of half hour to hour increments throughout the day.
The Nickel Plate Passenger Trains and Timetable Notes
The Nickel Plate railway promotes new passenger equipment on a trunk line with updated appliances for safe fast travel. In Chicago trains arrive at Union Depot Van Buren street with Columbus time standards differing from Chicago and Cleveland by twenty and five minutes respectively. Contact agent Wasa 8. F. Horner for details. J. Aaron listed as nearest agent.
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Chicago
Union Depot
van Buren Street
Columbus
Chi
Cleveland
Por Ang
Aaron
Wasa
F. Horner
Bar Met
Erie and Lake Shore Railway Dominates New York to Chicago Travel
The period advertisement highlights multiple routes and modern amenities on the Erie and affiliated lines. It boasts Pullman service between New York and Chicago, with hotel and buffet features, lighting by Edison lamps, and Westinghouse equipment. It lists express connections to major cities, frequent local stops, and a dense timetable with daily and Sunday variations, emphasizing fast time and scenic routes through Salamanca, Little Valley, and Dunkirk.
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Ling
Leteeen
Erie & Chicago
X &O
Pittsburg
Fort Ware
Ater
Fowest
Erie
ySay
Allegany
Oleanza
Ainsdale
Cube
Friendship
Deividera
Belmont
Scio
Wellsville
Andover
Alfred
Abnond
Lormelisville
Antiarizily
Dunkirk
Delly
Sheridan
Forestville
Smiths Mills
Perrysburg
Dayton
Cattaraugus
Little Valley
Salamanca
Great Valley
Carre
Freahip
Belvidere
Almond
Horneisvile
Squanca
Cepo
Carrollton
Teen Rey
Carrolton
Carrall
Ton
Andalia
Olean
Hinsdale
Cuba
Inan Dunkirk
Bradford Branch Train Schedule Notice
Bradford Branch timetable fragment shows service changes with mentions of trains and swill and strange abbreviations. The item appears to be a small public notice from a local office listing date related details likely in September and referencing nearby stations.
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Allegh
Dunkirk Dohnaenbee
Redonia
Rassellaz
Midmont
Gar Orton
Reeman
Jor
Skidmore
Mt Jewel
Casgada Za Kifizua
Salle
Binelalvetiie
Bursville
Ackley
Bradford
Aden
Rugselburg
Darren
Warren
Rabene
Jackson Limeston
Kvineton Frying
Ngeville Cc & Be
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Dail
Sundara
Garland
Stopa
Keneall
Fewton
Limestone
Carrollton
Astoa
Butte
Ville
Situeville
Farrollbons
Titusville
Farrive
Tieville
Company Office Ticket Sales Policy Bannered at Depot
The notice states tickets to all points are sold at the depot with the fewest rates and baggage checked only for tickets purchased at the company office. Signed by John N. Argotyt, General Passenger Agent, New York.
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