Fires, accidents, and tragedies flood a day’s news
A flood of brief items recount fires in a Buffalo elevator ruin and other blazes, fatal cold deaths in Waterbury and Elk Point, plus violent mishaps from a cutting of a horse, a train collision in Plattsmouth, and a bear attack. Other notes cover a moonshiner boast, a boat ferry stuck on a sandbar, and a child burned to death after a pail of hot water spillage.
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Waterbury
Amrcunyan
Porsibon
Michigan
Montoursville
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Romerescal Enteret
Shaw & Brog
Vanceboro
Maine
Pontiac
Mich
John Church
Daniel Boone
Maysville
Missouri
Elk Point
Daho
Jimmy Waldron
Bloomington
Xii
Vernon County
Wis
Coon Creek
Winona
Minn
Ryan
Playboy
Iim
Ginly
Lafayette
New York
J. 8
Clark
Portland
Alxty
Wm. More
Pinckney, Mich
Tito
Whale Entangled Cable Reveals Giant Whale Mark
A submarine telegraph cable between Murrachia and Sowadur was damaged on October 4 and later repaired. The Amber Witch recovered an enormous whale entangled in the line, its tail about twelve feet across, with the animal seemingly using the cable to strip salt from barnacles. Sharks and other fish caused further damage as the carcass decomposed.
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Bingapore Necan
Persian Gulf
Murrachia
Sowadur
Ereatacr
Amber Witch
Blehop
Henry Mance
Testa
Kurrachee
Extraordinary submarine cable accident recounted by Scientific American
The account notes a remarkable mishap to a submarine cable resembling Seager eee hee marine turbulence as a tail twists and an untimely end. It recalls a past incident where a bullock overboard in the Isle of Wight tangled a cable and broke it, cited by Scientific American.
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Yar
Isle of Wight
Advertising and the Panic in the 1867 Depression
The piece cites the New York Heening Post urging continued advertising through stagnation. It says a merchant who advertised steadily during 1867 saw steady sales and profits while rivals without ads suffered idle clerks. It argues advertising strengthens credit, attracts customers, and preserves business during crises, a view echoed by Chicago Inter-Ocean.
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New York
United States
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Formal Surrender of the Virginias Reported From Bahia Honda
A New York Tribune correspondent describes the Dec 17 surrender of the Virginias at Bahia Honda. Dispatch, under Captain Whit ing, received the ship while Spanish officers exchanged formalities and salutes. Captain De la Camara supervised the protocol, with the surrender completed at nine o'clock Tuesday morning.
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New York Tribune
Key West
Bahia
Fonda
Dispatch
Virginius
Whiting
Worcester
Adolph Marlax
George A. Calhoun
N Lamdin
Pawnee
Bahian Hondaé
Ryan
Verona
Fry
Glasses
Rodgers
Senor de la Camara
war—Tayorist
Marnax
Virginia Gy
Marizx
Virginius Surrender to American Authorities Near Tortugas
The Virginius, in filthy condition, was turned over to American officers after a brief exchange. Captain Whiting accepted the surrender, the ship was towed after engine failure, and provisioning and coal were arranged with Ossipee and a coal schooner. The prize crew planned to send the Virginius to a northern port with Washington and Norfolk named as prize officers amid low public interest.
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Whiting
Virginius
Christmas Hymn of the Bethlehem Birth Narrative
A historical Christmas hymn describes angels singing over a weary world And shepherds hearing the advent message Then they travel to Bethlehem to witness Mary with the infant The text reflects themes of peace and divine incarnation across a troubled era.
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Bethlehem
Mary
Harness and Bits Quality Sparks Cautious Advice
An English harness journal warns that many accidents arise from weak bits and checks. It urges three construction methods but favors forged throughout steel for safety and longevity. Cast bits are deemed unsafe and sellers must warn buyers.
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Brangiek
Practical Household Tips From An 19th Century Page
Recipes and homemaking guidance cover boiling clothes, tooth care, nutmeg usage, cleaning silk, and cooking beefsteak. The article offers practical methods and cautions, including boiling order for clothes, silk cleaning with tea and vinegar, and a steak technique with butter and coffee for richer juice.
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Daisy Eyebright
Building Associations and Life Insurance Options
The piece advises working people to use building associations to fund homes with monthly payments and to secure a life insurance policy to protect the family if death occurs before completing payments. It highlights the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia as a strong option with agency access in Philadelphia and Cincinnati through J W Iredell Jr.
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Philadelphia
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Chestnut Street
Piladelphia
J W. Iredell, Jr
West Third Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Elmwood or Warwick collars as practical Christmas gifts
A Philosopher notes the busy city scene where men rush to earn money and women spend it. He suggests a useful present for a gentleman or boy: a carton of Elmwood or Warwick collars containing 100 lars. Furnishing stores sell them. The Saturday Evening Post advertises chrome or steel engravings for yearly subscribers.
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Mgentleman-Or-Boy
Elmwood
Warwick
Saturday Evening Post
Walnut
St., Philadelphia
Irce
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