Only a Factory Girl and the Orphan Laura Adams
Laura Adams, an orphan at the poor house, yearns for a kinder life away from the factory. George Manners and his mother arrange for Laura to live with them as a caregiver for their two young daughters, despite warnings from Mrs Fry. Laura faces rough moments but is hopeful as she moves toward a steadier home and new prospects.
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George Manners
George
Momma
Ells
Sue
Mamma
Vilage
Mia
Fry
Mrs. Fry
Mrs. Manners
Poll Adams
Miss Manners
Laura
Poll
Aura
Laura Adama
Mrs. Pry
Jane
Eva
Ellen
Susan
Mrs
Elm Grove
Laura Adams
Mr. Manners
Ella
Boneau
Europe
Germany
Elmgrove
Brother George
Papa
Miss Adams
Tom
Brighton
Papa Eo
Laura Adams at Elm Grove a Factory Girl to Wife
Laura Adams rises from hardship in the poorhouse to a loving home at Elm Grove. Adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Manners after a steps toward education and music, she blossoms with her sisters, true love, and a stable, refined life. George Manners returns, proposes, and they wed, with a grand homecoming and a life of happiness.
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Laura
George
Lauraj
Baura
Goung
Mr. Manners
Germany
Switzerland
France
Fort Wayne
Virginius wreck details from Ossipee relief effort
Lieutenant Commander Haswell reports the Virginius sank after heavy seas near Fryingpan Shoals. The Ossipee towed the ship from Tortugas on December 19, transfers occurred at dawn with crews evacuated, and the Virginius finally went down at 4:15 PM in eight fathoms. Survivors remain in Cuba restaurant in New York.
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New Yorke
Haswell
Ossipee
Tortugas
Walters
Charleston
South Carolina
Fryingpan Shoals
Cape Fear Light
Virginius
Woodrow
Removigete
Todig
United States District Attorney
New Yonk
United States
Patterson
Piano Manufactory and Hat Shop Burned in New York
A fire at the corner of Grand and Crosby streets destroyed Bradbury's piano manufactory and W. H. Seymour & Son's silk hat shop with losses around 100000. In related news, William Banta, 45, was found dead near a Canal Street saloon with arrests made for inquiry. Hydrophobia claimed James Redmond of Brooklyn after cat bite six weeks prior. Church and State in Germany discusses government stance on ecclesiastical matters and diocesan administration amid church-state conflicts. Opera House in Winksvarke burned, causing total losses of 85000 and heavy smoke. Trans Pennsylvania Railroad freight movement hindered by western strikes. westbound empty cars moving, no loaded trains, halftime work for crews.
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New Youk
Bradbury
W. H. Seymour & Son
Grand and
Crosby Streets
Oss
James Redmond
Brooklyn
Germany
Berlin
London Daily Telegraph
Fulda
Rhenish
West Philadelphia
Winksvarke
Traventhal
Opera
Longfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Internal Revenue Receipts Rise in December
The December receipts were 801,953 dollars, up over 500,100 from November. Since the fiscal year began, total revenue reached 47,474,474 dollars.
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Internal Revenue
Washington
Spotted Fever Strikes Kane Area Four Die This Week
Spotted fever has broken out around Kane in this county with four deaths in the week ending December 31. The illness primarily affects young people.
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Canoulion
Kane
London Fog Paralyzes Trade and Ends in Death of Defender
A dense London fog cripples mobility and commerce, disrupts telegraph and rail service, and causes numerous accidents as pedestrians struggle in darkness. The piece notes fog’s alleged use by criminals and reports the death in Baltimore of Isumart Day, famed defender of the flag, valued at 727,578 hours.
National Saving Bank Defalcation Under Investigation
The committee continues probing the National Saving Bank affairs after an 850000 defalcation case. Officials expect the deficit to exceed 50000 with ongoing inquiries and potential actions.
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Coxcorp
National Saving Bank
Public Debt Rises In Month On Public Ledger
Washington January 2 The public debt increased five million four hundred fifty three thousand two hundred seventy two dollars during the past month ending December thirty first, one thousand eight hundred seventy three. Since June thirtieth, eighteen seventy three the total rise was eleven million four hundred ninety six thousand six hundred twelve dollars.
Foreign Gossip and World Affairs Roundup
A survey of international notes includes England favoring urban tree planting, Central India railway schemes under Russian patronage, and Prussian civil marriage records. The British Navy gives 5000 for a Grand Duchess Russia wedding gift, and West Africa sees unusual pawnage customs. A Va marriage links Zeph to his grandmother in a singular union.
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England
Peru
Satsta
India
M. de Lessepa
Russia
Duke of Edinburgh
Multiple December 31 19th Century News Briefs
Boston reports the death of Dr. Anson P. Hooker of Cambridge, longtime assistant surgeon general since 1863. A Colorado half-breed Mexican cattle herder killed a young man named Marsh near River Bend. T Degass, a French portrait painter in Columbus, attempted suicide but now wishes to live. John Parker of New Albany killed his wife and then shot himself. the wife survives. Corran post office robbed with about 300 dollars in goods taken. no clear money loss. New York imposes higher charges on frame roofs for buildings, hotels, and public structures. Coroner Fisher concludes Wilhelmina Hildebrand’s death on Dec 14 was caused by abortion. Chris Turnepzed fined 400 dollars for keeping lis ance and imprisonment. authorities bolt doors and bar windows to abate the nuisance.
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Boston
Anson P. Hooker
Cambridge
Aince
Denver
River Bend
Marsh
Columbus
Ohio
T. Degass
Louisville
New Albany
Ind
John Parker
New York
Mitwavger
Coroger Fisher Yeater
Local accidental shootings and a fatal wagon accident
Casualty notes from several towns report William D. Darley in Jacksonniang sustaining a left hand wound after a self-inflicted gunshot while nearby, Mark Hoppington near Otterville wounded in the leg by a pistol discharge, Hamilton Newberry near Grafton injured by a loaded gun that discharged, and Charles Herricke near La Saute shot in the left limb by a companion's revolver. In Milwaukee area a wagon accident on Fifth street left one man dead and another severely injured, the wood owner believed fatally hurt.
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Jacksonniang
Wm. D. Darley
Jerseyville
Mark Hoppington
Otterville
Hamilton Newberry
Here
Grafton
la Saute
Charles Herricke
Ernst Herricke
Fifth Street
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