Chicago relief fund tops $1,280,000 as disasters ripple nationwide
The gNEWS summary notes New York and other areas raising money and supplies for Chicago, with rail depot theft losses, ship races, and a spate of calamities from earthquakes to fires. From Wisconsin disaster reports to federal and international relief efforts, the piece details civic responses, investigations, and ongoing fundraising.
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New York
Chicago
Erie Railway
Columbia
Livoinia
Lord Island
Sound
Beston
Mutuals
Boston
Bostons
Maine
Lost on the Lake Shipwreck of the Levant and its Survivors
Peter J. Thornum, sole survivor of the Levant crew, recounts the Lake Michigan wreck near Sheboygan Port Washington after leaving Chicago October 7. Seven aboard included Captain Lyons and mate Brown. Brant, Shills, Charlie died. Bolin of the Dobbins helped save Thornum. Brant's body sent to Milwaukee for authorities.
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Peter J. Thornum
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Manistee
Briggs’ Mill
Oh. Owens
Hatrick Lyons
Toronto
Robert Brown
Kloss
Bill Shills
Peter Brant
Charlie
Sheboygan
Port Washington
Sean
Brown
Lyons
Klose
D. P. Dobbina
Jed
Brant
Dobbin
Joh Bolin
Carlie
Bolin
John Bolin
Milwaukee
Shills
Manufacturing Teeth in the United States
A 19th century note estimates three million artificial teeth produced yearly in the United States, implying at least fifteen million toothaches. It describes mineral teeth made from feldspar silica and clay, with metallic oxides for color, cast in brass molds, enamel formed, and fired in an enameler's oven to a durable finish.
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United States
Emancipation Moves in Brazil and Minnesota Legacy
Brazilian legislation advances gradual emancipation with a large appropriation while critics fear delays. The plan frees only births after the act and leaves about one and a half million slaves. In Minnesota, Dakota ally Oh Bhrs Ava Dalota, famed for convicting 39 Mankato murderers, dies near St. Paul as a Chicago paper promotes colored rights.
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Brazil
Rae
Geo Piece
Minnesota
St. Paul
Lakes Gale Ravaged Ships As Helful Wrecks Total Loss
A late nineteenth century report catalogs maritime disaster on the great lakes. Vessels such as the brig Mechanic and schooners Winslow Dolphin and others were wrecked or lost with crews and passengers perishing or awaiting rescue. Survivors were rescued by the Annie T. Craig while families faced ruin. The losses include drowning, missing crew, and damaged ships amid a ferocious gale.
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Wescore
Manny
Chicago
Papi
Henry McKee
Bliss, Burch & Bruce
Rhcine
Schoorer Dolphin
Sheboygan
Fox Chicago
Winslow
Point Beesies
Paul Kinsley
Annie T. Craig
Payment
E. W. Hudson
Detroit
Kinsley
Canada
Portland
Collins Inlet
Wirslow
Osborne
Buffalo
Monarch
Elm City
B. Parsons
Levant
Thorman
Kinchardina
Luc Anchard
Alonae
Michanary Thompson
Kago
Point Albert Nesree
Coburn
Saginaw Bay
Transmission of foam by a wooden rod experiment at a Philadelphia school
An experiment at Central High School of Philadelphia demonstrated sound transmission through a wooden rod. A 20 foot English deal rod was lowered through peat, sealed with rubber hose, and a tuning fork at the bottom sent vibrations upward. A guitar at the top amplified the sound, producing ventriloquist like effects. The setup showed the interval of notes preserved but altered timbre, with added visual elements enhancing the illusion.
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Wheatstone
Central High School
Philadelphia
Tax First National Bank proposal for national bank loans
The text suggests National Banks should set aside two percent of their capital as a loan fund to aid associated banks in Chicago. The goal is to enable an immediate restart of business and to resume semi annual interest payments.
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Botts
Halsted
Trenton
N. J
Gulty
Captain Hall
Arcticing Expedition
Upet
Iver- Took
W.d. Sullivan
New Jersey Midland Railway
Jen
Miss Meanfield
James Fisk, Jr
Greeley Republicans
New York
Reform Democracy
Tex
Richard O'Gorman
Corporation Counsel
New York City
Oturday
Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Hee Hackmen
Washington,d
Felix Brunot
Fenently Poim
T Ffsha Hie
The
Indian Commission
Indian Territory
F' Picieg
Weacof Arkanses
Miggqufis
iThe Agricultural Department
Enator Trumbull
Boutwell
Muller
Chicago
Trumbull
Schurz
First National Bank of Wheeling
Roz Named U S Marshal for Southern District of Illinois
Hon. E. R. Roz of the Bloomington Pantagraph is appointed United States Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois, in a formal notice. The appointment affects federal law enforcement leadership and district operations.
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E. R. Roz
Bloomington
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Tan Copii
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Gale
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