Local Chronicle Fragments From 19th Century Era
A sprawling, disjointed collage of 19th century notes covers maritime losses, political machinations, agricultural shifts, and medical concerns. It mentions the barge Elina founder near the North Atlantic, notes on abandoned farms and Connecticut legislators, Mexican corn trade impacts, and public health debates in Gloucester and New York. The item also touches on vaccination decisions, a funeral in Moonlight, and a court case in Watertown with Germain.
Buchanan seeks damages in complex lawsuit over plans
The article details a sprawling civil action brought by Feed 4G Machillin against Kho Yunkton Kaiten Belay Lange Amonpt and others under Sumuniya Song and Ciyerteay Pandy. It outlines claimed damages, estimated sums around 40,000 to 348,000, and expected progress, including preparatory work, signings of bonds, and potential relocation to England, with a large Rockford area mining project nearby.
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Lange Amonpt
Icon
Dee
Newbuy
Isdmonds
Charles P. Dinusd
Sumuniya Song
Ciyerteay Pandy
Noults
Dames
Feed
Machillin
Imea
Baganda
Yxcierek
Sioux Halls
Crom
M. PB
Ohtman
Uy Vice Press
Henk Lee Wintus
Ubey
England
Wamal
Harry T. Rowland
This City
Springfield
Worthy Bros
Mike O'Neil
Thin City
Jail Fire Kills Inmates at Wright County Jail
Fire destroys Wright County Jail in Jatville Missouri. inmates HiapCharh Hurpr and Henry Langan perished as sheriff and guards failed to rescue them. The old frame jail, deemed unsafe, had been neglected for replacement. Pensions and postmasters changes were also listed in the same issue, including appointments and resignations across Nebraska and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Lone Hele
Harlyne
Wright County
Henry Langan
Sheri Viyor
Harper's
Bank of Minnesota Seeks Reorganization Plan
Stockholders and officers of the Bank of Minnesota met to discuss its fate. A committee of three directors and four stockholders was named to draft a reorganization plan and report back soon as receivers and creditors await the bank’s financial statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Minneola Pan Resclusimna
BL Paul
Bank of Minnesota
Hirde
Conalating
Menars
Willi Duwaon
Wo Tein
Arnold Kalmannan
Seymour
Hia
Mhisnelal Attmien
Eh Baile Sii
General John Mere AUT Red dies, famed diplomatist
Dec. 28 marks the passing of General John Meredith Feud, a noted diplomat and ex adjutant general of New York. Born Feb 27, 1827 in Philadelphia, he studied at various institutions, was involved in wars and diplomacy, and helped push war material funding through Congress. He served as United States consul general in France and Algeria and as consul general for Germany during the Franco‑Prussian conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh Meni
Ind
Nelson
Jere
Marlow
N. Hy
Germany
United States
Lavin Pirie
John Mere Aut Red
John Meredith
Philadephis
Henvril
Military
Wehdor and Arrows University
Tip Albany Tay School
Europe
Philadelphia
Albany
N.Y
New York
Wis
Hyseus
France
Algeria
Gurpmany Durin
Lee
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee Saye
Frentime
Istana
Hearings Begin in Ways and Means on Tariffs and Tax Policy
The Ways and Means Committee opened hearings in Washington on a reunion of duties and provisions. Chairman Dingley chaired the session with full attendance of representatives and manufacturing interests testifying on heaviest burdens such as wines, beverages, inks, and other taxed goods. Witnesses argued for tariff adjustments while committee members prepared scholarly analyses for submission and review.
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Ways and Means Committee
Washington
House of Representives
Dingley
Wudlag
Rome
Wealthy farmer shoots farm hand after accusing theft
Heo WG Gratain of Campinas Inse ly Killa dake tropkine Atchiiin, Deo,thE. Hy Grahan, a wealthy farmer near Cummings, shoots Jake Hopkins, a farm hand, after a confrontation over alleged theft of $125. Hopkins was unarmed. Neighbors dispute the accusation. a mob gathers but Graham is pursued toward Atkinson, then kills himself on the road.
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Gratain
Campinas
Grahan
Cummings
Hero
Orday
Jake Hopkins
Graham
Hopking
Hopkins
Wil
Ata
Atkinson
Powers 10 Control Who Take Charge of Revenue and Debt
Constantinople December 2 The monumental scheme by M. Neudoff aims to revise the Ottoman debt under guaranty of the European powers to secure control of Turkish revenue. It envisions a fixed maintenance sum for the army and navy and the sultans private purse with ministers subject to approval by European representatives in Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
M. Neudoff
Militia ready to march as governor vows to enforce ban
In Kentucky, Second Regiment guards stand prepared for action following threats of mob violence over the John Howe case. Governor Bradley orders militia ready to protect Howe in jail after Policeman Lacey’s death. Other items note a fatal fight near Mount Vernon, an American jailed for conspiracy in Madrid, a Denver murder case, a Cherokee millinery fire, and a French coast scent report.
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Reading
Frankfort
Kentucky
Alutte
Bradley Ia
Fohnach Howe
Park
Charles Lacey
Cynthana
Howe
Lacey
Autexram
Wreck of Birmingham Mineral Train Kills Twenty Seven
Terrible Birmingham wreck on the Kahaba river bridge injures and kills many aboard the Louisville and Nashville line. Fireman Sam Spencer escapes, others burned beyond recognition as rescue trains rush to scene and officials assess the grim toll. Survivors describe savage acts by wreckers and chaotic, deadly aftermath amid charred remains.
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Birmingham
Ala
Becton
Louisville
Nashville
Blocton
Guernsey
Kahaba River
Kinga Hue
Fprazivé
Rauthern
Nutes
Tha Tran
Frank White
Birmin A. Monnet
Birmit George Carey
Wnell
Prayalla
Thie City
Wnion
Gener
Southory
Loulaville
Tenn
Birminghim Mineral Paassengar
Kuhaba River Bridge
Stag
Denta
Cls
Réiind Rip
Uckets
Lvlehon
Yai
Ttta
I Wife
Hightangie
Ankra
Mocton
Sam Spencer
Wagie
Mdair
Bloctoh
Wlile
Trla
Gardiéner
Bryson
Mundhberry
Feo
Wreck on Birmingham–Birmingham Line Toll Mounts
Disaster near Birmingham Alabama leaves many dead and injured as a Louisville and Nashville passenger train derails crossing the Kasaba river under heavy rain. Reports list numerous victims from Blocton, Birmingham, and surrounding towns with a long casualty tally and many missing.
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Lonlavilll
George Evana
Louisville
Naahville
Birmighnan
Ali
Peronn
Paxnangera
Thea Almioat
Walna
Hwrain
Siurting
Birmiigham
Gurney
Trach
Hrtertex
Blocton
Bie Mingham
Thy Louaville
Nashville
Bleminghiny
Gurney Adu Hiseton
Kataba
Almont
Margo
Wooton
Altiern
Firmingham
Ressemer
Hoyiaed
Birmingham
Alm
Killeal
Samen Howltiiz
Exprewman
Guinrie
Nirminghur
Alte
Bruce Philip
Te We Marit” Brookwood, al, Atta
Hoy Hanberry
Cwo
Nirminglamn
A. Plobnell
Wlenittagtats
Georgy Carry
Mirminghan It
H Blount
Hililater
Isler Inguayive
Woeton
Powers
Taoeton
Iori Powora
Bioston
Mragt
Tatile
Tronton
Ming Tema
Tisetan
Mary
Tuortun
Win
Cayunsy Aumnberry
Mewpinghan
Moothe
Bocton
Powell
Hector
Xehthy
Myre
Dlocton
Aime
Walker
Bloctoh
Cain
Wn Corvacy
Dudlew Ware
Frookwood Firmingham
Made Away In Safety Times Witty by Officers
Kansas City December 29 Several days have passed since the robbery of the Chicago and Alton train at Wyocut with no trace of the robbers found despite detectives working. Officers’ trip to the Cracker Ny District to arrest a suspect proved futile. Saline county authorities believe Tom McDonid arrested at Gilliam Christmas night for burglary may be one robber. description lacks full match. Weekly Bank Statement shows reserves up 1,095,175 deposits rise 478,000. bank excess now 24,208,800 above 2 percent requirement.
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Cukiloona
Etile
Connecticut
New London Day
Kansit City
Chicago and Alton
Wyo Cut
Menin
Gilliam Christmas Hight
New York
Joan
Mooily
Atlas National Liquidator
Chicago
Atle Navona
Athample Uy
Atlan Nationa JL
V. Farwell & Co
Ind C
Farwell
Th. Ivi
Atlas National Fap
W.C
Clearma House
Us Tixua
Comiitten
Atlan Il
Thia
Marcial
Otto Wasminedorff
Chi
Kia City
Bankyr Waamansdorf
Cleveland Avenue
William G
Otto, Jr
Wasmansdorf
Wasmansdorft & Heinmann
National Bank of Illidols
Wasmansdorft
Uhen
Thas
Angel
Wasmanedortt
Wasmanedort
Fim
Hye
Obourt
Multiple Dated Tragedies and Local Dramas Across States
A cascade of brief items reports deaths from accidents including a man killed at North Creek near Ignpa River and a carpenter killed at Terre Haute. Other items note arrests for bigamy in Rhode Island and a Santa Claus accident in Richmond Texas. A Houston Armstrong shot while hunting and a man from St Louis committing suicide are listed, along with a fatal railroad crossing crash near Woodborne. Reports of gold-bearing paving rocks in Olympiad Washington and a Woodborne writer killed by a train accompany various miscellaneous notes about sports figures and local incidents.
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John Mtealtiy
Umbernan
North Creek
Ignparivim
Thollanapolis
Beant Cole
Aussouri Pacific
Terre Haute Inn
Houston Amstrong
Selma
Ald
Princeton
A.A. Bailey
Santalata
Richmond
Tex
Albert E. Madsek
St. Louis
Himuult
Frank
Charles 2
Taylor
Reading
ChHlatmus
Dave Force
Joseph Manning
San Francisco
Cal
Force
Dave Forte
Bronx City
Mrg
Henry Boran
Mie
Ida Tyrell
Woodborne
Philadelphia and Reading
Tyrell Ron
Bankers Collapse Sparks Receivership In Dallas Era
The Security Mortgage and Trust Co. seeks a receiver as debt losses exceed $1 million with real estate defaults rising over five years. Atlas National and Norton firms face voluntary liquidation, while Atlas plans to wind down and pay deposits. Nuanced fallout hits Dallas residents and creditors amid broader Chicago bank failures.
Jones Proclaims Innocence in Bank Embezzlement Case
Benjamin B. Jones, former paying teller of the National Bank of Minolia, denied the embezzlement charge and claimed others had access to vault funds. He was moved to Du Page county Jail by order of Judge Grokseup while awaiting grand jury action and possible bond.
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Jones
Chicago
Benjamin B. Jones
Ellie
National Bank of Minoia
Grokseup
du Page
Wheaton
Prouiergagty
Denianda
Mi Ts
Wilson
Accuspx Jones
Willeay
White & Howe Company Fails In Sioux City
A notice posted at 2 a.m. announces the White & Howe Company, shoe dealers, assigned for the benefit of creditors amid bank failures in Bronx City and Chicago. The firm, led by W. L. White, EC. White, and B. A. Judd, faced liquidity issues as Chicago banks failed and notes came due, prompting a bankruptcy filing to protect creditor interests. Also included are unrelated Canadian immigration and New York bees incidents from the same paper.
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White & Howe Company
Sioux City
Dee
Whit & Howe Company
Bronx City
Chi¢agi
Iet National Bank
Owlni Ta
Mim
Chicago
Aschen
White & Hoy Company Connints
W. L. White
EC. White
B. A. Judd
Quiet Christmas in Havana under martial law observed
A fragmentary report describes Havana’s streets quiet under martial law with churches suspending midnight mass and residents eating roast pigeons at home. Consul Brice in Matanza notes a contemplated hostile demonstration and urges prudence amid rising illness.
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Havana
Der
New York
Chatman
Aniwal
Aychy
Jnrene
Brice
Matanza
State Department
Washington
Brine
Williding
Williaimes
Hine
Weyler urged to act as Spain seeks funds amid Cuba crisis
Madrid reports pressure on General Weyler to launch a decisive campaign in Cuba within weeks to quell rebels in Pinay de Rio Havana and Matanzas while Spain faces a looming budget gap. Officials tally 29 million pesetas needed for war costs and interest as interior taxes and loans strain the treasury. London notes cautious U.S. mediation but rising European interest in Cuba’s fate and possible aid if U.S. recognition of Cuban independence occurs.
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Spain
Cainor
Madrid
New York World
Bpanten
Weyler
Pinay de Rio
Havana
Ma- Gana
Rudy Bs Forelun
Imperial Revenue
London
United States
Cuba
AM Ruimora
Aris
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RIGH
Amalgamated Society OF Workrmen and
Lightersmon
Lowder
Ennal
Grande
Kansas
Lowa
Nobranks
Mexico
Florida
Winchester
Maryland
Wm Jrlin
Telve
Patdel Pasipa
Lenia
Busundor Bayard
Buyari
Dickinsin
Orleans
Anilvaccinatura
Gloucester
Board of
Ruardians
Helena ‘P. Goessmann
Prof. Goessmann
Amherst Colloye
Shakespear
New Che Hens
AL Kokomo
Tad
Asleet
Atlanta
Shaurance
Michigan
Eithi
Williard Wall
Aydelote
Park County
Duipa
Weis
Hosbigén Miya
Wydlanapollx
Dakota, Wyoming and Missouri Railroad
Hight
Watertown
Tapid City
Teo
Omabi
Slee City
Wasim 1
Coun
Br. Gormatn
Sioux Falla
Arigstad
Waterlaws
C. Prayer
Alec Custouy
Mrr
Thayer
Hine Mumi
Stowk Falls
Twe
Jodey Cart
Pendar Clove
United Staten Mlaktrint Court
Suledeets Ee Eftetite-Eealeneas NC
Pendar Bow
I Sepublican
Tuley Cartan
Cleveland
Buchanan
Ainette
Funkford
Luyiweon
Toe
Rockford Mit
Henan Moy
Tian Coatly
Orig
Rock Turd
Aik Watt
Amexa
Thieteanin
Dignor
Aberdeen
Court
Wallace
Charles Brewitt Mudh
W. HL Clark
Secereta
Morest City
United Jonesy Grand Jury
Gen& Kauory Towht
Tollowa
Towar
Alonzo Wells
William JE Mudgee
Hell
Hentoralon
Rssue
William Peek
Talkebarg
Millie P. Evans
Council
Anne B. Rettty
Keokuk
Mary FP
Rickey
Pergunon
Addin Frandon
Aria Chey
Dora Ogden
Keoki
Nebeneka
Benjamin Mc Contpll
Superior
Henry N. Benson
Tirodehow
Stewart N. Disbrow
Ogallula
Nebraska
Beverly
Hitcheack County
U. Miledge
B. Teaver
Mmwen
Hooker County
H. Jy Lowe
TG. Bisty
Verona
Clay County
T. J. Hitler
Swanson
Gen
Read
Farmer
Mount Vernon
Thie Place
Andy Rowland
Jake Stigsby
Masth
Greely
Sulle Sanguilly
Hoe
Denver
Col
Albert Hence Bownen
Colorado
Sanifornia
Pir
Cherokee
Tnstaight
G. A. Hammond
Jnerances
Moma Parte
Ray
Gardener
Dhe
Pas
Fank
Texas Trust Company
Lux
Hite Businese
Tody Treagevant
Dallas
Kold
Guarintend
Mainder
Great Britain
Texas
Snour
Indrikages 1 Te Hans
Investora
Norton & Co
Chicago Tire and ‘Trust Company
Revelvet
Lockport
Romeo
Niagara Park
Thelm
John T
Norton
Lemur D
Evanston
Hancey
Lemuel
Dla
John Norton
Huser
Harper's Round Table
Auhecia
Sailof
Delfi
Selalium
Kaw Phatabate
Frecourt
Canada
Chicago Chronicle
Dominion of Canada
Australia
Ser
Toronto
Dominion
Lecawire
Dati Alice
Mulhall
St Over Wad
Trout
New York ‘Times
William HB
Danvers
Cook
Cees
Kpalry
Times’ Paris
Mays
Pour Parlern
Hepore
London Times
Caide
Bouin
Olney
Malimaya
Astcirraga
Heaton
Ariven
Toledo
Trideea
Bultan
Bandon
Mys
Saya Sir Wagar
Japan
Paris
Viadivostock
Chine
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