Mixed American and world news snapshot from late 19th century papers
The column surveys diverse items from 1870s paragraphs: Mormon empires failing to convert, Daniel Boone’s descendant’s wages, rail injury payouts, Herr Most’s revolutionary talk, a 25 cent sewing machine scam, civil engineers banquet remarks, river flooding hardship, Northwest immigration surge, Panama Railroad arrest case, Harriet Lane Johnson’s memory, California’s three foot tall wife, a disciplinarian mother, and a blackmail letter case involving actress Mary Anderson.
Alabama Professor Showalter Donates Vast Fossil Collection
Dr. E. B. Showalter of Mobile presents to the University of Alabama a vast fossil and mollusk collection with over one hundred thousand specimens plus a large library of scientific works. It is said to rank among the nation’s finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Showalter
Mobile
Alabama
University of Alabama
United States
Medina Woman Cured After Coughing for Nineteen Years
A Medina woman who had long suffered coughing fits for nineteen years suddenly recovered after a fall down stairs. Doctors had suspected consumption, but after the incident she coughed up a shirt button and was deemed cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Ohio
Indian policy and Supreme Court ages noted by Whittier
John G. Whittier argues reservations policy is outdated as western immigration spreads. He calls for expanding and funding Indian schools without delay and warns against procrastination. The piece lists ages and appointment years for several Supreme Court justices, including Harlan, Field, Bradley, the Chief Justice, Woods, Matthews, Gray, and Blatchford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Whittier
United States Supreme Court
Harlan
Judge Field
Bradley
Judge Woods
Stanley Matthews
Gray
Blatchford
Miller
Field
Woods
Matthews
Poetry and motion in matrimony and craft
A wandering dialogue between a married woman and a Spinster about marriage and poetry. The Spinster declares only a poet would suit her, while the other quips her husband writes poetry with his heels. The metaphor compares life to a machine delivering fabrics beyond a wall, emphasizing uncertain completion and the need for a national standard to weigh character. Lord Jels is mentioned as a counterpart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord JeLs
Iowa Items Show Local Tax Hikes and Crimes Across Counties
A wide sweep of Iowa notes from Lucas to Dubuque counties reports fair dates in Lucas, saloon license increases in Carson and Clinton, road and public works votes in Madison and Des Moines regions, a facial list of hospital and hotel troubles, and multiple violent incidents including a Davenport suicide, an Eldora shooting, and a farmer massacre in Dubuque County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas County
Tobel
Carson
Clinton
Union Township
Madison County
J. J. Steadman
Criston
Gazette
State Board of Examiners
Iowa City
F. Toldt
Davenport
Wilton
James Rush
Washington
Iowa
Hubbard House
Sioux City
Marengo
Rock Island Road
Des Moines
Harlan
Coleman
Hubbard
John
Charles Ross
Old Indiana man’s hidden will and a broken romance
In North Sims Ohio a quiet old bachelor Jacob Augustine dies leaving a secret romance from decades past. His will is found sewn into his coat with nearly 700 dollars in gold. Gottlieb Wealandt, once his betrothed, now eighty years past, lies insane in her house after a fifty eight year separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schismal
Marion
Norman Ingraham
Taylor County
Charity Ingraham
Norman
Samuel Baker
Glendale
Mt. Pleasant
Eldora
Lewis Lasher
Lake Mills
Lasher
Lesher
Pittsburg Dispatch
Youngstown
Ohio
North Sims
Jacob Augustine
Gottlieb Wealandt
Jacob
Ancient Egyptian Knitting Found In Mummy Stockings
The Louvre collection shows ancient Egyptian knitted stockings from a mummy grave. The short socks reveal early stocking craft with fine wool and elastic, knitted with single thread and simple yet fanciful patterns. The needles were thicker than modern ones and the wearer’s people contrast with current barefoot Egyptians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvre
Paris
Egypt
Fires and trials shake 19th century towns and courts
The Abingdon flouring mill burns on April 14 with $15000 loss and no insurance. A boiler explodes in Hudson Wisconsin killing two. Illinois, Kansas, and Colorado cases span lynchings, murders, trials, and verdicts with gory details and police actions. Public works, rail freight cuts, and Chinese labor exodus also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abingdon, Sr
William Harvey
New England
Louisiana Supreme Court
City of
New Oleans
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Roai
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Hudson Chair
Hudson
Wis
Rescue Effort Continues as Many Trapped
A large cavern swallowed a boiler and an email boiler, leaving no chance for the men to survive. Doctors hold some hope for Week's recovery amid the grim incident and ongoing rescue efforts.
Fireworks found in Thames barge and nitro tests in London
A seven pound parcel of gunpowder was found near the Home Department on April 10. Tin can contents in a Woolwich barge examined April 9 were fireworks not explosives. Nitro glycerine seized with arrestees Norman Gallagher Dalton and Wilson was tested at Woolwich and caused a terrific blast. The government may seek extra compensation for police service. Irish MPs demand aid for Ireland amid food shortages. A Galloway Ennis society akin to the Invincibles is under inquiry. Trial of Joe Brady for murder began in Dublin with jurors failing to appear despite absentees facing £100 fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Keys
William Crockett
Crockett
Jos. F. Hunt
Alfred G Packer
San Juan
Lake City
Colorado
Utah
Packer
Fort Fetterman
Wyoming
Farrell
Kilmainham Court House
James Carey
Carey
Forster
O’brien
Farrer
Brady
Iuner
Curley
The
Invincibles
Earl Cowper
Ringford Bay
Sheridan
London
Murphy
Dublin
Je Brady
Kennedy
Frederick Cavendish
Burke
Phoenix Park
Webb
Ime
Joseph Brady
Secretary of State
Home Department
Woolwich
Thames
Norman
Gallagher
Dalton
Wilson
House of Commons
Commons
Ireland
Galloway
Ennis
Land League
Joe Brady
Cavendish
Porter
Brutal Brazilian Slavery Exposed as Humane Claim Debunked
Rio readers are urged to confront a scathing account of Brazilian slavery. The author denounces claims of mildness, citing horrific beatings, torture, and public cruelties across multiple provinces to refute the notion that slavery in Brazil was humane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Brazil
Jeronymo
Pelotas
Monica
Nitherong
Miguil
Souza
Iaiok
Petronilla
Campos
Pernambuco
Empire
Washington Matters. Decisive Opinions and Telegraphic Notes
The State Department reports England seeking skilled detectives for dynamite plotters. Gen. Barnes funeral with military honors. Betty Mason denies hiring Bigelow while he sues for legal fees. Post office order updates mail forwarding. Revenue provisions limit tobacco export drawback. Otoe lands to be sold May 1. Chapman resignations and appointments in various departments. Labor legislation memorial seeks early Senate action. Tombstone ranger warning and San Carlos invasion fears. DC Republican panel backs restoring suffrage. Postmaster General sworn in. Large orders for blank forms and labels issued. Treasury counts, yellow fever quarantine prepline, and two cent stamp design approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
England
Joseph K. Barnes
Union Veteran Corps
Washington
Betty Mason
J. G. Bigelow
Bigelow
Post Office Department
Frank Hatt Tox
Commissioner
Interna Revenue
van Wyck
Interior Department
Kansas
Nehbrassa
House of Representatives
Senate
Tellier
Richard Crowley
New York
United States
Suth Carolina
H. W. Wiley
Purdy University
Lafayette
Ind
Department of Agriculure
Arthur
Central Committee On National Labor Legislation
Congress
Wilcox
Department of the Interior
Tombstone
San Carlos
Republican Central Committee
District of Columbia
Folger
Hill
Gresham
Eas
Sehernat Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Lilley
Dorsey
Cain
Cincinnati National Bank
Cuba
National Board of Health
New Oreleans
Lawrence
S. Stillwell H. Rusell
Western District
Texas
Turner
San Antonio
Chester
Lls. Russi
Haye
Ile
Appleacion
Russell
Department of Justice
Great Britain
Report of Night Event and Pat's Obedience
An Irish soldier on night duty failed to report a fall because the man broke his neck and Pat claimed obedience to orders. It ends with a reflection on home and love overcoming outward trappings.
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Pat
Famous Popular Songs and Their Origins Revealed
A compilation traces the origins and circumstances of well known songs. It notes Burns did not write all verses of Auld Lang Syne, Wordsworth penned Old Oaken Bucket, and Morris inspired Woodman Spare That Tree. It covers many composers, performers, and selling fortunes behind Old Folks at Home and Annie Laurie among others.
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St. Louis
Burns
Wordsworth
New York City
George P. Morris
Morris
Moore
Balfe
Payne
Covent Garden
Donizetti
Anna Bolena
Foster
Christy
Rock Ste
Dr. Carpenter
Dicken
Alfred H. Pease
Robin Gray
Annie Lindsay
Jamie
Elizabeth
Kathleen Mavoerneen
Crouch
Mme. Titiens
Kathleen Mavourneen
New York
Bonnie Doon
Napoleon
Victoris
Annie Laurie
Douglass
Laurie
Ferguson
All Conductors on Pittsburg Street Railroad
A reporter recalls a Pittsburgh street railway tale where drivers, after a corn transfer ruse, discovered they had become conductors. The scheme involved corn kernels moved from right to left pocket each time a nickel was taken, exposing the fare collection misuse and prompting the change in roles.
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Pittsburg Street
Happiness Beyond All Walks of Life
A reflective note asserts happiness transcends social roles and life aspects, suggesting fulfillment comes from inner contentment rather than externally defined spheres. The statement emphasizes universal accessibility of joy across people and circumstances.
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South
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Herr Most
Philadelphia
Lowell
Civil Engineers
Vistula
Minneapolis 7
New
Northwest
Minnesota
Dakotas
Colume
Panama
Hasring
Harriet Lane Johnson
White House
James Buchanan
Lord Lyons
California
Heisei
Pittsburg
Mary Anderson
D. A. G. Marshall
Post Office
Marshall
Chariton
M. FE. Cutts
A. A. Mosher
Spirit Lake
Wm. E. Terry
Winterset
Dubuque
Geo. A. Edmunce
Correctionville
Woodbury County
Hose
Iseley
Vinton
Leon
Charles Brown
Earlville
Dubuque County
Charles Smith
Smith
Evangelical Association
Afton
R. Dubs
Clevland
E. B. Ull
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Columbus Junction
Audubon, Ida and Anita
Bilalstown
Belle Plaine
Louis Lachman
Amos Baker
Reform School
Lashman
Herali
Louis Lashman
Clear Lake
Union
Cerro Gordo County
Steenberger
Coclins Place
Mr. Lashman
Fine Road
Grundy County Line
Pine Creek
Joe Frank
Weekly Review
General Rews Sanitary
Reading
Martin
Dakota
Sitting Bull
Wylly
Ft. Gaines
Ernestine
Robert Bruce
W. A. Lacon
Augustus Everhard
Bend Rock Powder Company
Cornwall
Hitchcock & Bridley
Shaft and Pole Works
Milwaukee
Charles Graham
Isaac H. Burch
Chicago
Europe
Jay Gould
Western Union Telegraph Company
Continental Oil Works
Denver
Flemington
N. J
Fowler Bros
Kansas City
Cooper Union
Hs Son
Edward Cooper
Abraham
Hewitt
Fort Wayne
Valparasso
Red Cloud
Carlisle
United States Circuit Court
Peter Christiansen
Savannah
Andrew County
Christiansen
Denver & New Orleans Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Booth Bay
Maine
Winona
Minn
Northwestern Railroad
Canton
Muncie
Charles Rhoads
Beach Tinsley
Hercules
Rhoads
Tinsley
China
Hong Kong
Honolulu
Asia
Hawaiian Islands
Oceanic
San Francisco
Keel Ridge
Excanaba
Mich
Patrick Egan
Richard Williams
W. Hendeson
John Morris
Thomas James
Edward Wike
William Jeffrey
William Pollar
Wicks
Quinnesse Cave
Crime and Criminals
Edward Ryan
Worcester
Mass
N. W. Monroe
Halifax County
Thomas R. Conway
Commercial Line
Buffalo
N. Y
Theophilus Jallant
Rogersville
St. John
New Brunswick
Little Rock, Ark
J. S. Brown
Marshal Tarran
Missouri Pacific
Center County
Nathan Price
Troy
Alfred G. Packer
San Juan County
Margaret Or
Sis Vinegar
Lawrance
David Bowman
Bowman
Isaac King
George Robertson
King and Robertson
Peter Winegar
Sis
Mooritz Stadelmann
Stadelmann
Moony
Helen M. Gogar
Our Herald
Henry J. ManJler
Gougar
Dewitt Wallace
Tocquim
France
Passo Correse
Rcsgia
Bodoba
Little Garden Street
Washington Matters
the Tribune
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