Variety of 19th Century Disasters and Incidents
A broad sweep of 19th century woes and events: hotel bills in New Mexico, free-canal amendment in New York, deadly disease in Birdshorn Pennsylvania, a Irvington on the Hudson mansion fire, multiple city blazes, a tanner’s residence fire in Gratetown, a Cuba extension train derailment near Clarksville with multiple fatalities, factory liabilities in Providence, brutal crimes in Hempstead and Santa Ana, a chilling massacre in Miller District, mine sale in Helena to a London syndicate, and political notes on Hendricks. Also noted are earthquakes in Toftest, Knickerbocker block fire in Minneapolis, mob jail break in Vienna, whisky production cut by Kentucky distillers, New Orleans blackout, and violent acts including arson and murder. The piece closes with a hint that the Delaware and Chesapeake Ship Canal may finish without government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ftheron
N.M
Auditing Board
New York State
Birdshorn
Albert Pierstadt
Irvington-on-the-Hudaan
New Horn
N.C
John Hopler
Gratetown
Venn
Cuba
Bradford, Hidred
Clarkville
James France
Charles Sterrersey
Aso
Paine & Sackett Woolen Manufactory
Providence
Taaramie City
Wot
Hawlins
Josiah B. Smith
Santa Ana
Cal
Youn Sin Tyrell
Lenk Willian McComber
Marti Wolf
Miller
D.C
McComber
Denmlamon Gold and Silver
Helena
Montana
Thomas A. Hendricks
Knickerbocker
Minneapolis
Min
Vienna Gia
Wall
Distillers of
Kentucky
sieteLun
New Orleans
Dakness
Sarwad Mill
Darge
Brandentury
Hense
Peementries
Mra
Brandemburg
Frankfort
Delaware and Mirv Juul
Seaville Speaker Plans Return Amid Sanity Hearing
In Seaville an audience of 200 heard Vanderhilt line between Chicaza and Disalo ye. She promised her husband the craziesé member of the Guilean family and announced plans to return to Chicano pending the result of a new hearing on her sanity in London Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderhilt
Chicaza
Disaloye
Seaville
Mixed Gleanings on Rail, Crime, and Trade
A garbled miscellany notes rail contracts like Nickel Plate at a Vanderbilt depot and a one year run, hints at Alaskan raids where two white men were captured but not harmed, and mentions a U S revenue cutter destroying canoes after a native town raid. The Canada Southern reach by the Michigan central line is referenced amid broader chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albany
Willa
Vanderbilt
Luttal
Duke of Newcastle
Liverpool
United States Revenue
Corwin
Lidia
Pickunerk
Canada Soutiero
Washington Notes on Bonds and Military Posts
Secretary Folger calls for 15,000,000 in extenders bonds at ig percent, redeemable Feb 10. Henry George, the reformer, challenges Secretary Frelinghuysen and endorses England’s apology for his arrest. Gen Sherman urges permanent military posts with 1,000,000 yearly for five years to build army road quarters for the next fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
Henry George
Land and Tabor
Frelinghuysen
England
Sherman Srikes
Political currents and 1876 campaign chatter across states
A tangle of 19th century political notes features Gov Hoyt backing an independent Pennsylvania bid, Secretary Colquhoun resigning, President Arthur voting straight Republican in New York, Ingersoll blaming tariff fights for defeats, Sherman as a clear GOP hope, a lone western Senate holdover, Blaine denying candidacy, Springer for Speaker, Kellogg’s VP hopes, and Dems planning a Columbus banquet with Thurman and Watterson among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Pennsylvania
Jed
M. S. Quy
The
Commonwealth
Arthur
Third Avenue
New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Gen
Sherman
Delaware
Gov. Long
Mc Hour
United States Senate
James G. Blaine
Boston
Tor
Springfield
Willian M. Springer
Rindall
Carliste
Kentucky
Blige Proveh
Louisiana
William Pitt Kellogg
Frank Hurd
Ohio
Columbus
Tan
Thurman
McDonald
Watterson
German rail network plan to be submitted to Reichstag
A European foreign news summary reports a proposed rail network project in the German Eastern provinces for strategic use to be presented at the next Reichstag session. It also notes a deadly explosion at the Clay Crose mines in Derbyshire killing thirty, with extensive damage nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbyshire
England
Dunkirk
France
Gang Waselyy
Willy
Dublin
Chadetoe
Kprech
Bey Pt
Danderin
Gruen Iita Adangher
Madrid
Gladstone
Ireland
Wiscountey
Norbert Spencer
Russia
Alexandra
Aronwall
Multi-Item Late 19th Century News Summary
A collision on the Chicago and Alton near Oak Grove east of Kansas City kills six and derails the construction train and hand-car. Secret Service warns upscaled counterfeit silver dollars circulating in the West. Officials note political trials, timber laws, and land disputes in Washington and D.C. updates. Typhoid in Providence, and various accidents, murders, and labor news dot the period. Union Pacific reports nine months earnings of 10.49 million dollars, while global political and literary notes appear from London to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Alton Railway
Oak Grove
Kansas City
Blas Springs
West
Washington
Secret Service Department
Sr. W. Dorsey
Spencer
Arthur
Jaslyn Kug
Pensacola
Brownsville
Hankon
New Orleans
Liverpool
Charles Hewey, Jr
Arkansas
Butler
Texarkina
Cleveland
Joe Hughes
Marker Davis
St Josupih
Carrington Lerause
Providence
Yichard Wollman
Somerset Township
Monterey
Mexico
Union Pacific Road
Sergt. Ballentine
United States
Grey
Dublin
Lawson
Tennyson
London
Marquis of Queensbury
Phiuuah
Election wave sweeps states in 1874 like tide
A late 19th century survey details results from 33 states on election day. Democrats gain across many districts while governors and state offices shift. The piece lists numerous statewide races, congressional delegations, and legislative majorities with emphasis on Democratic gains and Republican successes in key states. The report notes Governor Perry Belmont and other named figures among the complex returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rover Gevehind
Kone
Tore
Couressman
Congress
Burts
Perry Belmont
Fred. A. Tohman
Red Wink
Robinson
Parker
Darwin Rydames
LE Wemple
Pelix Campbell
Gov
W. Ray
Nicholas Mueller
Chas
R. Skinner
Sanne & Cox
D. Land
Hos
Srilyas
Farahedner
Henry G. Burleleh
Wotorum
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Bivir
George A. Post
W.W. Brown
N'T. Mal
My Campbell
William D Kelley
Kiril
B. Altre FC
Tarmer
van A. Duncany
Bodie
Bo Eeverheart
Rank Andrew G. Curtin
D. Wen Evans
Rosle
Jementromt
Ta Alta
J. Okies
Thoy Sillith
Th . Phos
Medicione
Win Matehtery
Chao
Laawrence
Thokobe Pi Rios
Joly Te Patton
Conidius
C. Milter
S. Brain
Samuel Us Kuer
ALAWA
Alabama
Terndon
Elias
Williams
Hewitt
Oates
Dermnerat
Colorado
Grant
Wallace
Welford
California
Gen. Stoneman
Estee
Algo Democratic
Rosecrans
James H. Bude
John J. Glasscock
Barclay Henry
D. Charles
Sumner
PB. Tully
Connecticut
Waller
Bulkley
Roger Temperance
Tenner
Decawale
Charles
Brock Democrat
Chas. Love
Suvell
Florida
Bisbee
Reyhioana
Toutstana
Louisina
Ketowe
Acklen
Carleton Wit
N.C
M. White
WD. Washburn
Wakefield
Knute Nelson
Monico
Strat
Michigan
Begolo
Wm. C. Maybury
Zea
Carleton
N. B. Eledredua
H.R. G. Horr
Edward &. Dacey
Bern M.curdicon
Geo. L. Yaple
Hateh
Ry Julius Mouseman
Hdw
Brettang
Edwin B. Winans
Repuiicans
Democrats
Massachusetts
Ben Batter
Repubicans
Robt. Davis
Wmn
RL Russell
Julia D. Tong
Theodore Lyman
Oal A. Raney
Clyil
Efor
W. Wee. Rall
W. Whitney
Robingon
Patrick HW. Collis
Maryland
T. Geo. W. Covington
J. V.L. Findsey
F. C. Talbott
Hart K. Holton
Uoblitzel
Lewis J. McComas
Missouri
Willam IL Hateh
Roadhead
Alm
Alexander
A. ML. Dockery
Glardy
James Burns
Id. P. Bland
Alexander Grays
Morgan
John Convere
Wyan
Arlett I. Harkner
L. i
Davis
Mississitel
HT. Muldrow
O. R. Singleton
R. Chalmers
van Eyton
Jeffords
Ethel Barksdale
HD. Moncey
New Jersey
Coud
United States
Mr. McPherson
Tt. M. Ferrell
W. Bhelpe
John HW. Brewer
Feldbersh
Kean
McAdoo
Havey
Hale
Couvteshipen
Martin A. Hayes
Ossian Bay
U. Neduaseka
Nebraska
Weaver
Valentine
James Tarel
Nevada
Adams
Cassidy
la Congress
North Carolina
Louis GC
Latham
Clement Dowd
Ditderell
Dein M Taylor
Mo McMillen
A. Pierce
Tiinandud
Casey Yedung
Tragic Blazing Asylum Fire Kills Twenty-Eight Inmates
A midnight blaze at a Nova Auat Poor Asylum basement dormitory destroyed the ward, killing twenty three women and five men as smoke and flames swept through the building. Firefighters and volunteers battled the blaze, rescuing some inmates while others perished on upper floors. the old wing hospital portion collapsed as ladders failed and a stairway fire raged.
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Nova Auat
Wilding
Tone Air Shaw
Sao Tense Liab Ltd
Moebott
Tse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Notes
Foreign News
Loulou
Angelica
Hall Woul Gula
North Sea
Portsmouth
Westphalia
Himnaburg
Dpiyanouth
Wa GdHeer
Sbs
Plo Westphglian
Amuertiin
Bux
Ware
Mone
Oxfords
Cambridge
Home of Commons
Lvitivi
Janie Vera
Rhode & Miseied
Peguvey
Vermont
Aviva Cir
Eli
Alistair Deer
Caius Washiopton
Sawaite
Walanthir
Georgia
G. Nichala
Clemente
Deary C
Turner
Abot Reese
Charles Poet Pol
Chater
Haigh Buchanin
Mardab
J. Diaimand
Miian
Juanes HW
Blomnt
Inimana
Indiana
L J.J. Kleiner
John B. Taumbh
Ry Cobb
Thos
Ward
BM. Stouksager
Wood
Tyasurer
Enon Litinds
Otlows
Badds Minerty
Mr. Rees
Hearies
Bivinger
Georogia
Rowell
BOR
Elwood
Aban
Monck A. McCord
Kasson
Jerro Murphy
PL Hepburn
J.B. Henterson
Pusey
Weller
Nat Vd
Hales
Dames Walaon
Struble
Ry M
Carts
John Ki. Hobeaul
Culbertson
Mobertson
George MM. Adin
A. Albert
Willis
John G. Curliala
Bronk Wolford
Hanhas. Ghek
Bo Johu
Tisket
Ah A. Anderson
al Largo
Dodly c. Hoskull
Ron. Moret
Thos. Ryan
Towin Hayback
Peters
L. W. Parking
Doo Emirjarty
Dae Laangerdts
Ben
Lauri
Daruan
Wyatt Aiken
I. W. ML
Mackey
John WL Egins
Lome
John Winans
D. i
Richard Guenther
H. Stummer
TH. Wood
Utah
Conejoks
Eld
Renta
Amkizona
Granvilla
H. Cury
Delawate
Wyoming
M. EB
Post
Dalogue
Wariington
Thomas H. Brents
Coulegate
Martin McGinnisy
Delegrave
New Mexico
Trayquidano Luna
Aeefer
Mu. Hamatown
Vanehen
Panama
River Platte
Ecuador
LEW York Treves
Fiat
Halifar
Zied Tomates
Marne Wensi
Norwil
Murus
Henment
Fies
Tao
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