Various Historical Tidbits From American and European News
A roundup of assorted notes: decaying cabbage linked to diphtheria, Alaska cedar fragrance, Russian shipbuilding, James Longstreet Jr. named Annapolis cadet, Barry Garfield to speak at Decoration Day in North Adams, Albany capitol cost estimates, massive petroleum output and markets, Hallie Hutchinson the young telegraph operator, Postmaster General's service hours, Hubert Hoikomer's portraits sale to England, poetry hoax about President Arthur, Mrs. Augusta Tabor in Denver society, Japanese stone age weapons in London, St Louis road now a German highway, Beauregard age and lineage details.
Early defends burning of Chambersburg in letter to Bok
General Jubal A Early states in a letter to Edward W Bok that Frederick Maryland paid 200000 and Chambersburg could cover 50000. He says McCausland acted with his approval and places the value of burned houses at 100000 in gold, noting gold prices near 3 to 1 in greenbacks and insisting on 500000 in greenbacks.
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Jubal A. Early
Chambersburg
Edward W. Bok
Brooklyn
Frederick
McCausland
Early
Hunter
Dentist Drags Patient in Odd Exam Duel
An odd exchange unfolds as a dentist drags a patient around the room during an examination. The patient voices surprise at the experience while the operator calmly claims no pain is felt by him.
Iowa Items Highlight Labor Strikes and Infrastructure
Iowa notes report Boone cigar makers striking for higher wages while Mashalltown sees a street railway project under construction. Sioux City refunds 66 000 in debt as 6 percent bonds. Keokuk forms a 50 000 capital cutslery works company. May 16 death of Jonathan Jones and other local events across towns including saloon license debates and rail projects.
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Boone
Mashalltown
Sioux City
Tipton
Iowa
Davenport
Walcott
Jonathan Jones
Keokuk
Competroller of Currency
Merchant’s National Bank
Grinnell Capital
Muscatine County
Sue Foster
Burlington
Upper Iowa
M. E. Church
Marion
Belfast
Lee County
Cyclone Toll Rises From Racine to Chicago Reports
Dispatches recount a May cyclone striking Racine and spreading to nearby towns. Four killed in Racine with dozens injured, while Chicago networks report Har vard Belvidere and Harvard area damage and multiple fatalities.
Weekly Review of Fires Storms and Rail Incident Highlights
The Alton fire on May 16 caused about 20000 in losses. Eau Claire Mills suffered May 16 losses around 50000. Leadville reduced Harrison Works with 50000 to 70000 in damages. Staffordville mill fire May 17 caused 59000 losses and one fatality. Valparaiso Nebraska storm demolished five buildings injuring two. Nebraska veterans reunion planned Hastings September 3. Virginia legislator Munford Beeson died by own hand May 16. Allegheny City trench collapse killed John Smith and injured three. Largest mule sale in Columbia Tennessee May 11 at 185 dollars each for 155 head. Ridley touted as top stock breeder. Boston Montreal express derailed near East Granville. engineer injured. one passenger not seriously hurt. Severe midwest storms May 14 damaged Indiana and Ohio with multi county losses. Wheat yields improve in California counties May 16 33 counties reported. Fruit crops hit similarly with southern counties benefitting. Crape and hay crops discussed with extensive acreage beginning to yield.
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Huston
Fort Madison Penitentiary
T. J. Anderson
Knoxville
Pueblo
Colorado
Guv. Stone
United States Court
Keokuk
Leon
Center Township
Decatur County
Monroe County Bank of
Albia
Monroe County
W. B. Howard
Floyd County
Glenwood
Iowa
Harrison County
Dr. Coit
C W. McGovern
Emmetsburg
Lacmi Lively
Ottumwa
Armstrong
Jefferson
Racine
Chicago
Cricago
Galena
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Harari
Illinois
Chemung
Harvard
Belvidere
Lawrence
St. Luke’s
St. Mary’s
Friends
Court House
Komas
Lake Michigan
CaicaGo
Daily “News
Ill
Springfield
Munford G. Beeson
Virginia
Fayette Street
Allegheny City
John Smith
Matthew Gordon
James Hughes
United States
Columbia
Tenn
W. B. Leonard
Lowell
Kansas
Missouri
Lfe
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Missouri River
Kaw
Randolph
Stock Yards
Cripps
Sixteenth Streets
Fifteenth
Main Street
Olive Street
Seventh Street
Lkely
English Lutheran Church
Oak and
Fourteenth Streets
Fife
Campbell Streets
James Byar
David Reed
W. Matthews
Mrs Smith
Gipson
Ciizens
Uiberty
Missour
Smalier
Sa Ge
Marshall Jewell College
Pattenburg
Davis County
Onondaga Road
Telegraph Company
St. Joseph
Tocka
Misouri
Ovuandago
Webb City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Lattst
Cole
Siloen
Kemp’s Brewery
Fourteenth
Revi
New German Evangelical Church
New Methodist Church
Lydiaavente
J. C. Horton
D. Mediera
John Hevgte
Dr. Crow
Pee Spee Berr
D. G. Irwin
E. J. Prey
B. F. Pierson
L. Manlove
Cuas
Waggett
Main
Fourteenth Street
Grand Avenue
McGee
Thirteenth
Twelfth
Munete
James Drummond
Lebichl
Traino
Loire
Thomas J Dye
McClellan
Mary Jackson
Arthur Whitney
Cynthia Davis
Frank Jennings
Joseph Jackson
Jackson
Ed Wheeler
Joseph Burns
Willie Lieben
Reid
Cole's Circus
Telgraph
Liberty
Jonn Thompson
Missouri City
Pattonsbrg
Pattonsburg
Grand River
Troy
St. Jor
Oronago
H-Re
Joplin
Carthage
Spring River Valley
Joseron
Birevile
Andrew County
Ciiat Weir
Melton Crockett
Stinghy
Stngey
Wiliam
Jorn
Oronazo
Alex Goodman
Sadie Daughton
Goodman
George Goodman
Mra. Elis
Charles Wyiatt
Mra. Napier
James Jacobs
James Cummings
Dr. Lafayette
J. W. Haines
Mollie Haines
Emmet Haines
Frank Ellis
Hattie Haines
Scott Child
Ezra Goodwin
Wess Dirry
Weob City
Centerville
Iowa Pattoxspure
al Burton
the “Times
Macon
Debri
Elijah Bantaghee
Kson
Charles Ross
George Turney
Mordecai Harp and Son
Lizzie Grey
Elijah Banta
Iowa Medical Society Holds Annual Session at Council Bluffs
The Iowa Medical Society met in its List Annual Session at Council Bluffs May 16 with about 225 members present. Dr. Schofield gave the annual address and Dr. Davis read a paper on Diphtheria. A fire caused heavy losses in Hamburg Fremont County, including W H Wood’s store and Hamburg marble works, with total damages likely around $20,000 and insured for $14,000. The meeting adjourned May 18 with Des Moines named for the next gathering.
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Iowa Medical Society
Council Bluffs
Schofield
Davis
Robinson
Iowa
Congress
Washington
Medical Library
Medical Army Museum
Des Moines
West Union
Huntsman
Oskaloosa
Crouse
Waterloo
Deering
Boone
Simonton
Skinner
Cedar Rapids
Vs. Miles
Fairchilds
Wilson
Hamburg
Fremont County
W. H. Wood
Woods
O. C. Findley
Seway
Hamburg Marble Works
Metca
Indictments and executions in multiple states and nations
A wide range of incidents are reported including Philip B. Thompson's murder case in Kentucky, arsons in Texas, a large watermelon crop value in Georgia, liquor amendment defeat in Pennsylvania, mob killings in Pausland and Mudi, and multiple executions in Ireland and England.
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Pennsylvania
Monterey
Pausland
Mudi
Wickland
Damaged GoodsHeadline Not Available
Damaged text notes significant damage and fifteen cars wrecked with rolling stock losses estimated at $25 00. The fragment suggests a transport or industrial incident with substantial property value impact.
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Gine
Oss
Choir Turns Up Heat on Poughkeepsie Clergy
A Poughkeepsie clergyman warned of a special afternoon service inviting the choir to attend. The choir’s response has escalated discord, and the preacher now faces a potential call elsewhere. Meanwhile Ace rings his bell, and a youth asks to sharpen everything, prompting a quip about needing a new handle and back spring to hang on.
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Poughkeepsie
Ace
Eaferytings
Destructive May Tornado Rips Kansas City Area
Reports from Kansas City and surrounding towns describe a damaging tornado on May 13 sweeping across southern Kansas City and nearby areas. The storm unroofed buildings, damaged farms, caused multiple deaths and injuries, and left hundreds of thousands in property losses with extensive debris across streets and neighborhoods.
Washington Matters and National Developments 1882
Government budgets and postal costs rise as fourth class postmasters' commissions may cost $600,000 more under new rules. Florida canal plans emerge with Gov. Brown and Gen. Stone leading a $3 million project to connect St. Johns to the Suwanee. Northern Pacific expansion in Montana. Postal route disputes in Nebraska and land fencing crackdown noted. Supreme Court docket declines. Civil Service changes. Arlington estate title affirmed and payment to Lee heirs discussed. Mint issues and quarantine funding highlighted along with silver dollar production and treasury balances.
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Potofice Department
Florida Ship Canal Company
Washington
John C. Brown
Vennessee
William Windom
George C
St. Johns River
Jacksonville
Therce
Suwanee River
Gulf of Mexico
Ocean
Gulf
Montana
Sith
Missouri River
General Land Office
Post Office Department
Nebraska
Interior Department
United States Supreme Court
Chas. Lyman
Civil Service Commission
Whe Keim
Charles Lyman
U. S. Treasures Offic
Wee
Telfer
Union Pacific Ialway Company
Thurman
Signal Service
Lady Franklin Bay
Garlington
Hazen
St. Johns
National Board of Healh
Memphis
Mississippi
New Orleans
Arlington Estate
National Cemetery
Congress
Lee
Treasur
United States
Treasury Department
Forge
James F. Meloe
Famerly
Civcinnati
U. S. Treasury Office
J. R. Wasson
Auger
Folger
New York
Hicago
San Francisco
Secretary of the Treasury
Freedman’s Savings & Trust Company
The Dog that Went to the Cupboard
An anecdote about a French poodle owned by Col Pearson that minds and outwits guests. After being fed beef, the clever dog guides Canon to the larder, retrieves the hat from under the table, and waits with the hat for a second helping, illustrating a strange display of reason.
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Col. Pearson
Exono
Litchfield
Canon
Mori Tee
Decision Time in Flowing Affairs Quote by J Froude
A brief aphorism notes that in flowing affairs a decision is needed with the ax7 option preferred to a note attributed to J. A Froude. The quotation emphasizes decisive action over hesitation.
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J. A Froude
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