Vast 19th Century News: Fires, Explosions and Rail Wrecks
Reports of disasters across the era include a fire destroying forty Neva barges in Russia, a mine blast in Herme Germany killing eleven, and a fatal boiler explosion in Monroe Michigan. Other items note mill wheat output projections, a nurse aboard the Indiana insane hospital killed by machine belting, and various transport and political developments.
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Neva
Russia
Bristow
R. L
Herme
Germany
Monster Democratic Union Mass Meeting in New York City
A vast September 23 mass meeting in New York drew immense crowds to Union Square and Tammany Hall. Speakers included Daniel Dougherty and August Belmont, praising prosperity under Democratic leadership while noting party unity and remarks from Bayard and Hancock. A torchlight procession drew thousands as Democrats celebrated ratification gains and political momentum.
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New York
Democratic Union
Union Square
Tammany Hall
John Kelly
Daniel Dougherty
Philadelphia
August Belmont
House
Senate
New York City
Winfield S. Hancock
Hancock
English
Tilden
Maine
David Davis
Mr. Bayard
Bayard
South
North
United State Treasury
Zayard
Washington
Congress
Edward Atkinson
Massachusetts
United States
South Carolina
Republican Party
Bristow
Committee On Finance
Boutwell
Sherman
Garfield Bayard
Committee On Appropriations
Washington City
Ross Shepperd
Garfield
Arthur
Chant
Custom House
Gen
William H. English
Senator Hill
Georgia
T. J. Mackey
Irving Hall
H. M. Pratstep
Bangor
Waddell
North Carolina
Speech extract outlines Garfield loyalty to the Constitution
Gov Seymour's Utica address blasts Garfield over constitutional fidelity and national terms. He questions titles such as United States and Union, argues for broader government power, and predicts increased patronage and costs. He cites Adams and Jefferson, notes clashes over sovereignty, and warns northern states' power.
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Seymour
Utica
N. Y
Garfield
Ohio
Senate
United States
Union
Hammilton
John Quincy Adams
Mr. Jefferson
House of Representatives
Sandwich Islands
Russian Empire
Dahomey
England
Congress
That Slight Tickling in the Throat Reassures with Cough Syrup
A short ad notes a minor throat tickle or cough may signal years of ailment absent relief. It promotes Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup guaranteed to satisfy, priced at 25 cents.
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Nota Ae
DR. Butts
North Sid St
St. Louis
Baxter & Hughes
City Omnibus Line
Leggett House
Fairfield
Iowa
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Congress
Anglo-American Cable Company
New York
Canada
United Kingdom
France
Ute Commission
Schurz
Colorado
The Most Charming Bridal Veils An Of Illusion
A brief note highlights a collection of illusion veils described as charming and fashionable for brides.
Hop Bitters Advocation as Pure Medicine
A brief note extols Hop Bitters as a simple pure effective medicine not requiring forged testimonials. It denounces fake cures and touts the product as the best of remedies with inherent proof by its cures, directed at readers in the public notice column.
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Furs
Harris Remedy
Stn
ST. Louis
Karvins
Lown
West Virginia
Jepublican
Hancock as national standard bearer and defender of the Constitution
The author argues for General Hancock to lead the nation, praising his battlefield service and obedience to law. Garfield supporters are blamed for stirring nationalism to sow division, while Hancock is praised for reverence to the Constitution, duty, and public service. The piece frames Hancock as fit to guard and implement constitutional authority.
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South
Garfield
Republican Party
Gen. Hancock
Batte
Hancock
Gslander
Washington
Iaieoes
Westington
Jackson
Winfield Scott Hancock
United States
A Diver Among the Fishes
A Congregationalist narrator recalls divers in bells observing a school of opers and gapers that treat the diver as a friendly helper. The fish show poultry like behavior, share food, and compete for morsels while surrounding the diver with curious, caressing pushes toward the treasures he uncovers.
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Congregationalist
Gropers
The Kidney-Wort Cure for Disordered Kidneys
The text claims kidney wort cleanses and purifies blood and cures gravelly or milky ropy urine from kidney disorders, asserting unquestioned effectiveness and independence.
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J. W. Quillen
East Side
TRADE
Mark
George A. Clark
G. Eichorn
John Clark, JR
Thomas Russell & CO
G. D. McGaw & CO
West Side Square
Harris
Harris Remedy Co
Manly¢ Chemis
Sth & Market Sts
St. Louis, Mo
Rock Mons
Butts
North St. St
Batavia
W. H. Avery
Parsons “College
GEO
A. Wells
BANKS
G. A. Garrettson
Wells & Carrettson
Bankers
Sam
L.C. Farmer & Sons
General Banking and Exchange
T. D. Ewing
Ly A. McCalla
Moore & Hanson
B. & Q. Railroad
D. H. Stever, M. D
Patent — Medicine
McElhinny’s Block
Lewa
North Side
Lamson’s
J. F. Wilson
Gero. D. Temper
Southeast Corner Public Square
Fairfield None
Middle Hall
Jordan Block
M. J.J. Cummings
Frank R. FeGan
Iowa Legion of Honor
Queen City Lodge No
Geo. A. Wells
M.S. Crawtord
W. C. Lewis
Robert Kaestner
1St West Street
Wilkins &Tilson
Omnibus & Transfer
Tin Ee
J. Dahlman
Southwest Corner Square
U. S
H. H. Fulton
South Side Park
Moline Farm Wagons
CASE
Morrison
Minnesota
Aultman & Taylor Threshers
Ward Lamson
Burlington
Sunpaas
MONT
Supay
Pacipig
Cphicagi
Brighayndi
Howell's Old Stand
Chas. Brigham
Quincy, Kansas
Tchison
ST. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Horton
Chicago
Caasality
Kansas
Texas
Arizona
California
James R. Wood
Ag’t
C. W. Smith
J. R.m'crackin
Slal, Joheson & McCrekin
L W. Fairfield
K. PF. Ratcliff
MC Coy
Ratcliff & McCoy, Attornes At Law
Justices Courts
Jefferson County
Public Park
First East St
R. H. Knight
Attorney At Law
Bell's Grocery Store
North Side Park
Str
Attorneys-At-Law
J. Wilson
M. A. McCoid
N. West
McCoid & West
United Counsel
Trave
Missouri
Marian
Lazarus & Morris
Cc. S. Clarke & Son
Inghram & Scrantom
Jordan’s
Fairfield Iow
Oath Side
W. H. Jones & Bros
Clarke
Geo. D. Clarke
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PHO
DR. Worthington
Clarke’s Drug Store
Eugene Campbs
Spencer Bros
Fairfield Iowa
Arnase Nce
S.E
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DRS
Woods & Hammond
O's Freeman and Townley’s Jewelry Store
DR. Mohr
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Allen & Co’s
Elara
Calvin Snook
N. Steele
J. E. King
Necus’ Block
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T. L. James
Clarke & Son
J. B. Monfort
Sheward
South Side Square
Rowntree
S. Kaufman
Minneapolis
Insane Hospital of
Indiana
Laporte County
Francis L. Patton
Chicago Theological Seminary
Princeton Theological Seminary
Manhattan Island
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Monroe, Mich
Henry O’brien
Leonard
Martin
Michigan
Jas. Hanna
Oakland
Burnett House
Stroussburg
Willie Mayer
Detroit
Josephine
Lake Ponchartrain
Louisiana
Isaac Lettenhouse
Peagarden
Petonia
Florence Meyer
Cincinnati
Natchez
Cook County
Cullom
Cook County Supreme Court
James Forrester
Ind
Indianapolis
Mr. Forrester
Bay City
George Parker
Isaac Bell
Norfolk
Clear Creek Trustle Bridge
Terre Haute
Austin Rankin
W. T. Saunders
Lyman Booth
Wm. Hunt
Ernest Umbersoll
Benj. Dill
A. Hunt
Gov. Seymour
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