Voyage of a drunken captain ends in powder crisis
In a sea voyage tale, a crew battles delirium tremens aboard a merchant ship bound for Buenos Ayres. As heat and fear mount, the captain's madness prompts a pistol battle and a powder-chest standoff. The old sailor and first mate orchestrate a daring boarding to avert explosion. The voyage survives but the memory haunts the narrator.
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Buenos Ayres
Bay of Biscay
Ray
Anderson
Mr. Ray
Lucifers
Chambers’ Journal
Odd Fellowship Grand Lodge Rules and Motions Noted
The Grand Lodge of New York I O F outlines rules on office vacancies, degree eligibility, death benefits, adjournment legality, arrears, reinstatement, and lodge funds. It approves pensions for de funct members, issues Grand Lodge cards for defunct lodges, and authorizes refunds for unreceived degrees. Charters granted to 39 lodges under dispensation. A local anecdote notes a young woman smoking to cope with male scarcity.
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Odd Fellowship
Grand Lodge
New York
Rebekah
Charleston Gourmand Eats a Pound of Raw Beef Daily
A Charleston resident known here as Mr Taylor eats a pound of raw beef daily by doctor's orders. He starts with breakfast rolls and coffee, then empties the butter dish, demolishes bread, and devours blackfish in seconds. Omelettes use three eggs, and he prefers baked potatoes, avoiding fried ones.
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Charleston
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Gambler's Confession Reveals Card Marking Scheme
The confession describes a Southern gentleman who used hidden finger punches in his ring to mark face cards. He dealt rapidly, muffling the pack to avoid suspicion, and could identify exact card positions by touch, allowing him to consistently win against moneyed players.
Portraits of Saratoga Ball Guests at Congress Hall
A Saratoga correspondent describes a charity ball for Bernstein's orchestra with hundreds of costumes. Notable attendees include Mrs. A T Stewart in pearl satin and emeralds, Mrs. Commodore Vanderbilt in white pine apple attire with diamonds, Mrs. Potter Palmer in Honiton lace over pink silk with a diamond tiara, and Mrs. Gov Underwood in blue brocade with floral embroideries. Gentle hints of agricultural notes and essays accompany the social vignette.
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Saratoga
Troy Times
Congress Hall
Bernstein
A. T. Stewart
New York
Commodore Vanderbilt
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Gov. Underwood
Vermont
Eastern Railroad Disaster at Revere Station Tragedy Claims 24
A collision on the Eastern Railroad near Revere Station killed 24 instantly and left about 40 injured. The Bangro express struck an accommodation train crowded with Lynn, Salem, and Boston passengers, amid chaos as survivors were removed to houses and hospitals. Charles T. Story of Boston and his family survived, recounting a scene of fear, darkness, and frantic rescue efforts.
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Ndo
Revere Station
Boston
City Hall
Lynn
Salem
Charles T. Story
Beverly
Eastern
Somerville
Somervile
Revere
Tragic Train Collision Leaves Survivors With Severe Scalds
A witness recounts a wreck where a passenger with burned hands and torn clothing escaped the fire, a woman suffered a crushed arm and severe burns, and both expressed concern for others before help arrived. The speaker arranged care for his family and notified Lynn, prompting a rescue train.
Positively no advertising wanted in insurance houses
The Insurance Monitor complains about insurers refusing publicity in journals. It argues that insurance professionals read trade papers and favor firms whose names appear often, warning that a policy of no advertising reduces business visibility and chances of service.
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Insurance Monitor
Bathing Advice From The Humane Society Of London
The society warns bathers to avoid swimming within two hours after meals or when exhausted. Do not bathe when cooling after perspiration, but bathe when warm with no delay. Do not chill the body after swimming and exit the water at the first sign of chilliness. Early morning baths are for the strong. weaker individuals should bathe three hours after a meal. Those with heart issues should consult a doctor before bathing.
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Batuwe
The
Humane Society of London
Disaster at Tagalands Island Volcano Wave Devastates Island
The Times of India reports a March disaster at Tagalands where a volcanic eruption and sea quake produced a forty yard high wave. Many died including the island Rajah. only three houses stood as survivors fled. By March 14 lava ruined much cultivated land and relief appears urgent. Meanwhile Massachusetts warns on sanitation arguing cleanliness and temperance are keys to prevent Asiatic cholera if it arrives.
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Times of India
Tagalands
Ruwang
State Board of Health
Massachusetts
Escape by a sixteen year old King from Lewiston lockup
A sixteen year old boy named King, confined in Lewiston Maine, bored and restless, fashioned a saw from a case knife and cut bars to nearly escape his first cell. Police moved him to a fresh cell, where he again damaged walls and bars. After bracelets were added, he cut two bars in forty minutes and fled.
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Jack Suepparn
King
Lewiston
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