Night Terror at Negleys Tavern in Early Pittsburg
A historic Pittsburg tale recalls a early 19th century attack at Negleys tavern now Rising Sun. A lone woman protected by presence of mind as armed robbers killed a man and fled, sparking later arrests and police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Old Fort ‘Pitt
Culberson
Negley
Alleghany
Monongahela
Liberty
Ifo
Alin
Kita
Eheliley
Kit
Theaver
Fari Po Fanner
Elephant's Cunning on a Royal Voyage Aboard a Mail Steamer
A young Indian prince gifts an elephant to Queen Victoria and ships him to England as a deck passenger. The docile animal roams the decks, roping and tossing stray lines, and befriends the ship baker after a tart exchange ends in a playful clash. The baker’s toys become the elephant’s tribute as the two form an unlikely bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bombay
Jack
Etymology of Hurrah and the Egyptian Theory
A discussion of Spratley's letter on the origin of the cry Hurrah and the phrase Ta-ra-ra-Boom-De-Aay. The piece debates whether the shout derives from Egyptian or other origins, citing linguistic arguments and references to cultural symbols and patriotic refrains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Spratley
Mr. Spratley
Woelaveeau Variely
Aix
Spratley
Aterags
Mai Adhia
Rantestamenna
Mise Lottie Vallins
Dsruylein
Life in Canton Through Foreign Eyes in the Europe Magazine
A London Europe Magazine piece describes Canton as segregated, with Europeans living on the city’s edge and shaping little local influence. It notes narrow streets, ornate signboards, and bustling pawn shops as city highlights while detailing exotic markets, jade stones, fake jewelry, and traditional remedies amid foreign observers who view natives with condescension.
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Canton
Tuikestan
Jada
Europea Magazine
London
Signature Brashness Marks Liem Rail Oath Tale
The Kenaine Journal recalls Speaker Liem signing autographs with a brash hand. The ink leaves a silver grey trace from a bygone era, as the clerk mounts parchments and the signature evolves into a historic mark in the archives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenaine( Me
Liem
T. J. Reel
Iowa
Thomas
House of Repre
Carafaliy Bietiad
Senate
Unclear text fragments from historic page
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled terms and incomplete phrases about music and devotion. No coherent event, person, or place can be identified for a proper summary.
Sheathing a Ship With Composition Metal
The article explains using a composition metal sheet for ship sheathing as an alternative to copper. It describes sheets about 3 feet by 1 foot 4 inches, nailed to the hull or over felt, and notes faster work, lower cost around 4000 dollars for a 150 ton ship, and a two year durability estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tachi Inacerini
Dick Chars
Dober
Everyeloo
Osaredy
Lew York Swan
Frilled Evening Attire Marked by Noble Matrons
A late 19th century social scene features matrons in rich morning dresses and reception gowns at a formal event. Guests mingle in summer dress while plates display heavy forks and silverware. The narrative centers on decor and table settings rather than a single plan or outcome.
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Mars
Lizzie Goodman
Memphis
Hoi
Carmer
St. Louis
Commissionate
Waollien Sun
Lermam
Boston
France
Mr. Spratles Haya
Diestonj
Astor
Firth
Promi Ent
Besaafid
Olyce
Ars Fiat Tiee
the Town Site Company
E. W. Hazard
Town Site Company
RE. J. Reimann
BANK
Robert Sotornestan
Ino, B. Mayer
Asst
Vasaries
Institute
J. B.cuase
Hull, Iowa
Misses Knewel & Co
Travelers’ Bulletin
Milwaukee
Paus
Hull
Solng West
Sioux Citt & Northran
Pen
Soud Horta
goIrma
Atlenns and Gewunders
J. A.W. Perkins
Biel, Loa
Phyrigian
Ksrgeunn
Plowens
Pioneer Drug Store
N.g.o
Coat
Hunn
Towa
Clebh
Ohcsie
Sheldon & Claerbqut
Tmoneer Aralens FN
Justly
Rock Island Company
Ohio
Jones-Lever
Sheldon & Claerbout
The
W. D. Schoeneman & Sons
Sulloung
Gagrial
Lumser
KDVDS
Howll
Deyden
George
Cty & Fartera
Ciefevie
Northwestern
W. Hontider
Gea'l Paes
Plonk City
McGrirr & Vickers
F.m.slagle
Dralers St
Eal, Prick, Lima and
Cent
Belion
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