Thirty Years Regicides From the Manchester Examiner 1880
A Berne list compiles known assassination attempts since 1860, naming figures such as Napoleon III, Lincoln, Bismarck, Spain’s King, and Russia’s czar. It covers attacks on princes, presidents, and state leaders, detailing dates, places, and outcomes, with multiple close calls and executions or imprisonments.
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Manchester Examiner
Berne
Sufelage
Prussia
Robert Pate
Hussars
England
Figault
Louis Napoleon
Austria
Libeny
Opera Comique
Ferdinand Charles II
Duke of
Parma
Pianori
Tuileries Garden
Raimond Fuemeri
Ferdinand II
the Two Sicilies
Tibaldi
Bartoletti
Grelli
Paris
Orsini
Gomes
Pieri
Rudio
Napoleon
Greece
Dosios
Lincoln
Ford
Washington
Seward
Booth
Russia
Petrouik
St. Petersburg
Eugene Cohen
Bismarck
Unter den Linden
Berlin
Prince Michel
Severin
Topeider
Nobiling
Hoedel
Spain
Moncas
Humbert
Italy
Passanante
Otero
Missionary notes Madagascar faith mixed with superstition
Rev J Pearse of the London Missionary Society reports that idolatry has vanished in Madagascar districts he works but charms and witchcraft fears persist. A dog allegedly spoke of a hurricane famine and falling heavens prompting amulets of six black and six white beads worn around the neck. People display twelve beads as a protective measure. Witchcraft anxiety remains a major evil. Christianity there is a poor blend.
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J. Pearse
London Missionary Society
Madagascar
Various Scientific Facts From 19th Century Experiments
The excerpt surveys multiple topics including liquid oxygen density, sound velocity at 1088 feet per second, Pogson's atlas of variable stars, sugars in flower petals, soap film experiments on tone, Proctor’s planetary temperature views, asteroid rediscovery, gas liquefaction under high pressure, carbon chemistry, solar physics with oxygen in the sun, coal origins, snow ammonia measurements, cement setting rates, ancient Pergamos excavations, fat formation myths, history and origin of chemistry, and ancient belt construction practices.
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Pogson
Proctor
Henry Draper
Dudley
Academy
Pergamos
Zeus
Augustus
Tiberius
Appointment of Tower of London Constable Traces to Norman Era
The Tower of London constable post, vacant after the death of Field Marshal Sir Charles Yorke, dates to the Norman conquest era. The first constable, Geoffrey de Mandeville, was appointed by William the Conqueror.
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Tower of London
Charles Yorke
Geoffrey de Mandeville
William the Conqueror
The Western Horizon and a Man’s Quiet Retreat
A reflective line contrasts romance with reality as a figure prefers the western horizon to retreat from troubling moments. The passage explores how a person chooses a familiar escape when feeling overwhelmed, signaling a steady habit rather than a sudden crisis.
Pastor Confronts Deacon Over Church Discord
A New England pastor and a deacon clashed over a church dispute. The pastor, seeking guidance, announced a resolution urging the deacon to yield, stating the church cannot endure ongoing strife without scandal.
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New England
Ga. Man ends life over fixed savings of thirty thousand
John Thackeray of Good View, Georgia kept 30000 in investments for twelve years living on the interest. He avoided adding to the principal and desired never to reduce it. When forced to withdraw 1000 he fell into deep despondency and killed himself rather than accept less than 30000.
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John Thackeray
Good View
Ada
Veiled Woman Interrupts New Orleans Wedding in Church
A veiled woman interrupted a New Orleans church wedding presenting a child at the groom as proof of marriage. She claimed four years of lawful wife status and caused a disturbance before an officer removed her by force. The ceremony resumed after the disruption.
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New Orleans
Comic montage and social notes from a 1879 issue
A collage of cartoon captions and humorous vignettes appears, including lines about Sarah Bernhardt, Victor Hugo, theater life, and a servant praised for a humble fortune. Following is a report on the Kansas Freedmen's Relief Association detailing the Exodus of colored refugees to Kansas, with counts and aid totals. An advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills from Emmert & Burrell.
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Kansas Freedmen’s Relief Association
Kansas
Carter
Emmert & Burrell
Gentle Blossom Remedy Endorsed for Digestive Ailments
Eugene Cross of Swan Street Buffalo reports Spring Blossom as a gentle aperient and blood purifier for dyspepsia and indigestion. He says it acts admirably and offers price details 40 cents full bottle and 10 cent trial bottles, with permission to use his name as reference.
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Eugene Cross
Swan Street
Buffalo
Sancho Panza Praises Sleep and Dr Thomas Oil Relief
The passage recalls Sancho Panza praising sleep while noting the value of Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil. It claims the oil provides permanent relief from neuralgia and rheumatism by reducing inflammation both externally and internally.
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Sancho Panza
Sancho
Thomas
Aristocratic scheme eyed by adventurer Forsyth
A traveler named Frederick Gregory Forsyth reportedly plans to organize the Order of Aryan Americans to establish nobility in the United States. He is described as a bold, cheeky adventurer with an aristocratic bearing.
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Frederick Gregory Forsyth
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Prindindt
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Denver
California
Winona
Minnesota
Central Dakota
Sioux City
Nor
Gen’ Pass
R. J. Holder
Freeport
City Directory Church Schedules and Clergy Contacts
Directory lists worshiping groups with addresses and service times including Evangelical and German congregations, Methodists, Baptists, Roman Catholics, Zion Episcopal, and Free Methodists. Notable pastors include Byers, Wuelster, Hoffmeister, Kalvelage, Mangan, Sweet, and Cooley. Sunday school times vary by church.
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Evangelical
Local City Officials and Offices Listed
Mayors office and city offices listed with names and locations. Cronkrite in charge, Breed city treasurer, Stearns city attorney, Chamberlin city marshal, Hluenkemeier street commissioner, Josef surveyor. Aldermen named for three wards and their members.
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E L Cronkrite
H Dorman
T L Waddell
I & Zartman
J Brown Taylor
J Wagner
H J Porter
County Officials and Office Locations
Clerk I F Kleckner treasurer W W Hutchison recorder Dan l Brewster sheriff J R Leigh surveyor Hiram Shons All county offices reside in the Court House.
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I F Kleckner
W W Hutchison
Dan’l Brewster
J R Leigh
Hiram Shons
Court House
Board of Education Officials and Superintendent Details
Board of Education members Wm C Wright W G Barnes and H J Porter. Superintendent Chas Snyder with office in the High School building. Office hours from 7:30 to 9 a m.
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Dalcigne
Combined Powers
New York
Albermaine Hotel
Sarah Bernhardt
Victor Hugo
Pagesus
City Directory
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C Hoffmeister
Williams ‘St. Corner Union
Wernley
Methodist Episcopal
Embury
Williams
Washburne
Stephenson St
Northwest Cor Cherry
Louis Meredeth
Methodist Episcopal—German
Chicago St
Cor Spring
Hiller
Presbyterian
Cor Walnut
A D Jenkins
Galena Ave
Pleasant St
M. Crissman
Presbyterian—Third—German—Exchange
Secor Pleasant
A Elfeld
St Joseph
Williams St
West of Exchange
C L Kalvelage
St Mary’s
Irish—Union
Sor Mary
Kev Mangan
Public Schools
Hodder
Journal Printing CO
Freeport, Ill
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Anamor
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Stevens Point
Illinois
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Milwaukee
Racine
Oshkosh
Rock Island
Davenport
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ortonville
Mitchell
Flandreau
Sioux Falls
Yankton
D. T
Aailioay Company
Merrill
Gen
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Jas
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Adanak
Hoek
Gall
Chicago & North-Western
R’y
Ordway
Sioux Arts
Jaxwood
Milor
Algona
Brainerd
St. ‘Cloud
Radjaid
Chandler
Acrayton Ss
Flqrenc
Worcester
Quinnesee Spaldii
Kearney
A 2Nd& Co
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Chigago
Eee Railway
Trape
Orient
Lung Pad Co
Genwine
Ridney Pad
Sada “Rey Fy
Aeater
Detroit, Mich
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Mich
Freeport Post Office
Eastern
Co & Nwr
Way Mall
C & Nwr
Lorr
IOR
Cere
WURE
Western
WUR
Reece Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Orangevilla
Queco
Shuey’s
Damascus
McConnel’s Grove
Smith D
Atking, P.M
Journal Office
D. Kuehner
Undertaker
Stinzon & Co
Portland Maine
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