Ashtabula Bridge Disaster Verdict Alleges Design Defects
The Special Coroner verdict assigns responsibility to the railroad company for the Ashtabula bridge collapse praising defects in design and construction. It cites faulty cross sections insufficient bracing and improper packing and beams during erection. The company is held accountable for eleven years of use without proper inspection and the ensuing loss of life. A letter from Senator Blaine and related Evarts notes accompany the report.
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Yevetand
Ohio
the Eaters
Ashtabula
Ashtabula Creek
rail“Company
Garrison Applauds Blaine on Union Policy and Reconstruction
William Lloyd Garrison writes from Boston praising James G Blaine for defending Kellogg and supporting Louisiana Governor Packard and South Carolina Governor Chamberlain. He warns against conciliating the South and urges firmness in enforcing equal rights and federal authority, pledging loyal support to the Union cause.
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Boston
Mass
James G. Blaine
Sra
Senate
Kellogg
Packard
Louisiana
Chamberlain
South Carolina
Congress
Ithuriel
Jefferson Davis
Andersonville
Republican Party
South
Trayes
William Lloyd Garrison
A Lady's Reverse from the Ohio State Journal
A New York tale reports a lady entering a horse-car where a man who chews tobacco drops amber juice on her dress. She wipes his face with her dress, then returns to her seat as the crowd laughs and the man exits in fury.
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New York
Odds and Grids of Humorous Old News Snippets
A collage of wry quips from multiple papers recount jokes about language usage, public figures, poets versus editors, farming, weather, manners, supermarket gags, and light anecdotes. Notable bits include comparisons of Washington to a newspaper man and a Tennessee man with big feet, plus playful lines about coal mines, blue glass windows, and a rash of puns from periodicals.
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Ashtabula Bridge
Ralliglect Spons and Company
Ni Qa
Wich
Passenge
Blaine
Hayes
Ethor Chamberlain
Stanley Mathews
Caro- Nus
Cory
Tenoveal
Evarts
Col. Staskell
Gordon
Mrs. Chamberlain
Wa. M. Evarts
Wm. Lloyd Garrison
Senator Blaine
The
Ohio State Journal
Odds and Grids
Washington
Herald
Detroit
I’ree Press
Farragut
Worcester Press
Tennessee
Worristown Herald
North Carolina
Pee Dee Bee
See-Dee
Nee-Dee
Turner’s Falls
Norvristown Torard
Cincinnati
Burlington Farmweye
Norristown Lleridld
Tie
Chiruga Journal
Barnum
Norristown Merald
Reno
Carson Tribune
Freeport
Western
W.U. R. Ro
Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Orangeville
Oneco
Tod Shuey's
Itrissernsesteusssiseaeieen
Buena Vista
Damascus
McConnel’s Grove
SAHIN
Tod Pem
Smith D
Atkins
Swarts & Stocking
Stine's
Shar Clothing House
Weere
Forse Thief Detective Association of
Harlem
Florence
Stephenson County, Ill
Ira Crippen
A_V Sheetz
J 8 Aspinwall
H C Best
N D Peck
J M Bechtel
W Fye
Eli Miller
Aspinwall
Ishi Miller
Beohiel Willan
Crippen
Brobst
Miller J
Kearty
Purley
Goodsell
Iain Willye
Atchinson
Dean W
Best
Waabburn Gengal
HK Canfield
Deaner Leye
Schofeld
Garrison Ll Bronte
Winters
Vanbroehlin Witt
Fox N
Sheetz
Stout Lfritzell
Washburng
Punt Eypae
Hartand M'llerberg
A. V. Bhertz
Co-operative Association
Adams and
French Harvesters
MTRRY
Wheeler No
Hollingsworth
J. I
Warshouss
Gor
Viaphansen and
Adams Nty
Linoise
J. M. Chambers
Baltimore
Richmond
Lynchburg
Norfolk
DEE Southeas
Philadelphia
Goster
Srip
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pullman Palace
E. E. R. Dorsey
Asst
Gen's Ticket Agt
Thos. P, Barry
Thos
Pasa
Journalances
HB. D. Smite
13Th St
Freeport Journeil
Freeport Journal Bookbindery
A.V. Richards & O0o
Linois
Journal Office
Ande
Zach IN
Plug
Pioneer Tobacco CO
Brooklyn
N. Y
H. Hallett & Coo
Fortland
Maine
Grand Combination
DietTi
Ier
Agentis
Roger H Hewiings
John. &. Potter & Co
United States
Avits Hivlea
Por
Omaita
Ner
L. Jonas & Co
Assan N.Y
Vickery
Dtaine
Agants
Outti Mat
Termsfree
True & CO
Augusta
Aine
Wilson Sewing Machine C
Chicago
Wid
Broadway
New Orleans
Nan
D. KK
Harder
Maiden Bridge
N.Y
Stinson &Co
Portland
Carden
Laos
Yongh & CO
Bth & Watnud Sls
St. Louis, Mo
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