The Chill Off and the Insects That Kill
A tale set in a temperance debate over removing the chill from cold water. Mr Sucker clings to cold water with a spirit drop, arguing it kills insects and cures danger, while others argue removal of the chill is necessary. The narrative ends with a fatal shipboard incident and conflicting newspaper reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Suckers
Temperance Committee
Mr. Sucker
Times
Boston
Spot Pond
Watertown
Jordan
Alleged Murder at Sea Stuns Thames Magistrate
A Thames Police Office magistrate hears a report of a murder aboard an East India Company ship in early 1825. A quarter master is said to have been tortured and confined in a spirit room, while crew demand water and release. The incident surfaces in a broader London ledgers tale with overseas notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brussell
Royal Pavillion Theatre
Whitechapel Road
Ballantine
Thames Police Office
High Seas
Ife
East India Company
Second Bar
Canton
Emigration’s Allure Captures Passengers Worldwide
The excerpt notes that few English speakers spoke of her, yet now every ship is crowded with passengers. Those lacking funds to emigrate repine at the turn of events as the mass departure continues.
Poland War News From Warsaw and Wilna Reports
The Warsaw Journals through June 27 detail Gen Rudiger’s corps operations in Podlachia and Jablon with Jankowski’s division advancing toward Lublin and Lukow. Tarno’s 3,000 men clash with a 10,000 enemy force, heavy losses on both sides, and Jankowski’s corps regrouping at Gulowska Wola as Rudiger retreats toward Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wowland
Aikin
Liverpool
Sith
Extel
Daily Advertiser
London
Poland
Warsaw
Rudiger
Podlachia
Jablon
Siennica
Sanskowski
Rybinski
Prybudki
Zbuczyn
Siedlce
Jankowski
Tarno
Iomano
Lublin
Lukow
Gulow
Adamow
Lysolyki
Wiepiz
Budziski
Czarna
Jarkowski
Bullyon
Gulowska Wola
Przylocza
Bakowski
Chraanowsk
Romania
Chrzanowski
Radiger
Lithuania
Danzig
Riga
London Morning Herald
Tamburgh
Tsuritg
Satacki
Col. Stupecki
Fanshawe
M. Lessell
Madame Bazanon
Jackowski
Murtig
Brendi
Lumberg
Galicia
Iniz de Leo
Lessel
Ostrolenka
Skrzynecki
Prage
Vistula
Plock
Dobiaiga
Gielgud
Chilapowski
Berest
Wilna
Bertin
Pultusk
Clapowski
Baron von Sacken
Baron Kurata
Kuruta
Vilna
Kauen
Tolstoi
Berlin
Plozk
Constantine
Tamburg
Amburgh
Napoleon
Moscow
Kowrasnene
Memel
Gardsden
Rumors of Regency Power Dispute and Atlantic News
Reports from the House of Assembly discuss powers for a new Regency and the likely holders of authority. Rio Janeiro notes cash sales in a dull market with rising exchange. Bahia disarms measures amid mass killings. Cordova falls under Confederate army influence as Rosas writes to Buenos Aires. In Washington, US citizens mourn John Murray Forbes and plan obsequies. Paraguay remains under Dr. Francia’s control as unrest grows in Virginia, Southampton insurrection rumors prompt militia mobilization. Richmond reports warn of slave uprising in Southampton County with swift government action planned.
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Ncy
House of Assembly
Rio Janeiro
Limas
Bahia
Cananle
la Puara
Pedro Ramos
Buenos Ayres
Cordova
Federal
Pavon
Soi Disant National Army
Jean Manuar de Rosas
Manuel Vicente de Maza
Buenos Aires
United States
Washington Hotel
J. M. Forbes
John Murray Forbes
Msq
J.C. Aromewan
B. W. Frasinr
Burnos Agnes
Paraguay
Francia
Lisbon
Sarah
Aldrus
Tagua
Virginia
Baltimore
Rienves
Southampton
Petersbarsays
Norfolk
Smithfield
Southampton County
Petersburg
Richmond Whig
James Trezvant
Fayette Artillery
Light Dragoons
Ben Miguel dismisses ministers and readies defense
In the report the leader Ben Miguel dismissed all but one minister, appointed new advisers, and began active preparations to defend the city against an anticipated French attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Miguel
Datter Mews Case Report From Perrysburgh
From the Cattaraugus Freeman a singular occurrence reports Mrs. G Smith found unconscious with head injuries and her two children, one dying from a skull fracture. The oldest child also injured, both died or were dying within days. Authorities suspect the mother suffered a fit of insanity after consuming wild cherries and harmed herself and her children with a wooden stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunda
G. Smith
Z. Smith
Perrysburgh
Munday
Eatiny
Counterfeit Five Dollar Bills Observed
A reader reports sighting counterfeit five dollar notes on the Western Reserve Bank. The fakes are about an eighth inch shorter than genuine bills and have a lighter impression. The engraving on the signature line is shortened and does not reach the line. The counterfeits were payable to W. Williams, Reed, engraver. Citizens are urged to examine notes of that denomination carefully.
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Rescrie Bank
W. Williams
Reed
Zanesville
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Lincolnshire
South Downs
Shakespeare
Ostrolewska
Cappus
France
Louis Philip
Wales
Europe
America
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Brazin
St. Paul's
Minis
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