Thirst and Battle Aboard a Brig In 19th Century Tale
The narrative recounts a dramatic boarding attempt at sea. American sailors defend with improvised weapons as the schooner’s crew and a hostile Yankee band try to seize the brig for scarce water. After brutal combat and a punctured water cask, a French warship later supplies relief, ending the harrowing episode with recovery and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moody
Soa
Alevents
Castle
Marie Richmond
Odds and Ends From a Curious News Roundup
A jumble of notes from across the country. A Quakertown plant warns workers not to loaf while a gypsy foretells a single woman’s marriage fate by twenty one. Meat prices in Bisbee tempt. Chinatown fears pole removals. a Rincon woman sues for kisses. three would-be grooms ride freight to Warsaw. A Cincinnati man boasts of five twins. Blood impurities rise with season. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Quakertown
Bisbee
A. T
Rincon
Cal
Warsaw
Cincinnati
Indianapolis City Sealed Proposals For Street Grading and Paving
The Common Council of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals on August 1 1889 for multiple projects including grading and paving streets such as Carter Second and Third streets and various alleys from Illinois to Pennsylvania avenues. Bids cover bowldering curbing brick paving and sidewalk gravel with detailed specs and bonds.
City to pave Pennsylvanias street with Filbert pavement 1889
Notice to contractors for sealing proposals on August 19 1889 by Indianapolis Common Council to grade and pave Pennsylvania Street between Washington and Ohio with Filbert vulcanite asphaltic pavement. Project includes subgrade, base and binder layers, curb and bowlder work, edge blocks, and a five year maintenance guarantee with costs assessed to Citizens Street Railroad Company under city ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Street
Citizens’ Street Railroad
Washington Street
Ohio Street
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Noth
Citizen’s Street
Eneineer
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Indiana
General Assembly
State of
Common Council of Cities
City of
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company of
Washington and
Ohio Streets
Board of Alermen
Notice to Contractors Indianapolis 1889 Pratt Street sidewalks
City announces sealed proposals by August 19 1869 for grading and brick paving the south sidewalk of Pratt street from Meridian to Illinois streets. Work includes eight and four twelfths feet width, six feet inner paving, brick on sand, curb edging, and stone crossings with bowlders. Bonds and approvals required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City of
Indianapolis
S. C
Carter Street
Rndolph Street
Walcott Street
Randolph Street
Second Street
Illinois Street
Tennessee Street
Berea
S. O
Broadway Street
Christian Avenue
Cherry Street
Central Avenue
Ofice
City Civil Engineer
Meridian Street
Meridiah Street
Tenth Street
Illnois Street
Ilinois Street
Station 4
Columbia Avenue
State Ditch
Belt Railroad
Belt Raiload
State Ditca
Fall Creek
Iowa Street
Chestnut Street
East Street
City Civils
Station 13
Raymond Street
Stppleton Street
Singleton Street
Nevada Street
Hillside Avenue
Sheldon Street
S.C
Kentucky Avenue
South Street
Merrill Street
Tidiana Avenue
Ohio Street
Eai
Indiana Avenue
Minois Street
City Club
Has Street
Gresham Street
Morton Street
Gray Street
Station Zero
Drst
Delaware Street
Alabama Street
Sixth Street
City Civil Engine 1
Louisiana Street
New Jersey Street
Louisana Street
Mast Street
Nayr
Hilitary Park
West Street
New York Street
Blackford Street
Milly Park
Park Avenue
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Wall Creek
Pennsylvania Street
Eleventh Street
Frank Street
Jeferson Street
Prospect Street
Jef
Ferson Street
Board of Alderton
Board of Aldermen
Ind
Pratt Street
Said Street
Deunkennesa or the Eiauer Habit Cured by Golden Specific
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific cures drunkenness by adding it to coffee or tea without the drinker’s knowledge. It promises permanent temperance, stating the liquor appetite cannot return. A 48 page book is offered free from Ward Bros in Washington street, with trade supported by A Kiefer & Co in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiauer
Haines
Ward Bros
Washington-st
A. Kiefer & Co
Indianapolis
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Prasenger
Byw
Clark Russell
Jamaica
Dana
California
Women’s World
Capitol
Saga
Sacramento Bee
Helen
Hypatia
Saya
New York Graphic
Cleveny
Wall Street
Columbia
Lancaster County
St. Petersburg
Czarina
Alexandria
Greece
Paul
Russia
Odds and
Ordor
Indianapolis, Inc
Trinidad
Murdock
K” Street
Nimh 2Nd Eighteenth
Washington
D. C
Aid
Medina
Said Street Railroad
Deunkennesa
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