Napoleon Era Naval Disaster Reverberates Across Europe
Long fragmentary account describes the crushing losses of Freeh ships, the annihilation of a fleet, and Nelson's Nile victory as pivotal in shaping European power. It notes Bonaparte’s ascent, the peace terms pressed on rivals, and Britain’s resolve while detailing Indian and Mediterranean theaters and reactions from leaders, merchants, and soldiers.
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Ili
An Nile
Mon
Niky
Evis
Hurepe
Bonaparte
Ave Atria
Rootes
France
Europe
Ax Nelson
Mediterranean
Turkey
Austria
Ibalit
Naples
Black Sea
Jonian Islands
India
Nelson
Bombay
Howers
Tawahla
Gultan
Sarflinia
Net India
Py & Gil
London
Paterno
Island of
Zant
Rane
Pyerage
Faron Nelson
MSN
Aboukir
Fleur
OVC
Tien
Lordy Howe
Macrel Bt
Vincent
Ohim
Rowe
Swallowed His Change New York Letter Novel Fraud
A man named Frank Lynch devised a scheme in New York causing a barkeeper to search him after he covertly swallowed change to demand more money. He later struck the barkeeper, attempted to flee, and swallowed about 75 cents before being taken to the station house for questioning.
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New York
Konlus
Frank Lynch
Sprane
Enterprise
Wiseson
Verhoys
Miles Wester
Hillary
Ellie
Confederate Officers Share Banter in Camp Talk
A Civil War era reminiscence recalls Oliver and Barry at a Mississippi regiment camp near Jackson before a siege. Bledsoe’s battery, tall boots, and jovial humor blend with rough camaraderie as a prank with boots leads to a humorous, harmless quarrel about rank and command among officers.
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Oliver Yn
Barbie Jess
Ollirae
Wickehans
Soth
Mississippi
Bledsoe
Jackson
Barry Wid
Barry
Prigg
Hissourians
Marty
Lessoe
Binek
Weddon
Ian
Colmel
Patriot Pigeon Brings Tale of War Time Return
A noted memory hoard of pigeons used to carry messages during the siege of Paris is recounted. One French bird, captured by German besiegers, lived four years in a lavish dovecote before escaping back to Boulevard de Clichy and reuniting with its keeper, hailed as a patriotic return several years after captivity.
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Paris
Paria
Gernan Wollioe
Frederick Charles
Germany
Pitt
van Que
Siveu
Boulevard de Clichy
Parle
To Well to Know and a Balance of Truths
The fragment offers maxims on virtue and patience, urging methodical work and restrained temper. It notes a moral aim to replace words with deeds, and warns against anticipatory longing and premature fruit gathering. A lone trade statistic hints at imports of European goods and durable personal wear.
Trade Reports On Wheat Exports And Global Markets
A late 19th century market summary notes favorable trade reports and heavy exports. It cites New York coverage of grain movements, manufacturing trends, and financial indicators, with figures for wheat, corn, and general merchandise. The piece highlights rising exports to China and Japan, and contrasts year over year production and default rates with industry-wide shifts. It mentions bank activity, mortality rates, and commercial failures in Ontario and other regions, illustrating broad economic conditions of the period.
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Linley
Sydney
Mount Morvent
Tree Two
Kitty
Atu
Alun
Uist
Ancholy
New York
Dan
Erntuerusis
Chleagy
H&g
Chin
Japan
WeXq
Whear
Mauk
Tulluers
United Stave Fy Iken
Assols
Muuber
Makeia
Dominion
Ontario
Weenty
Dik & Co
Dhe
G Dub
seKly
Amina
Wien
Wilkes le
Stegheuny
TSM
HaMiller Por
Wisiness
Branchen
Kiven
Tate- Monta
Sear Clonne
Bunen
Joan
Enniidence
Mirytand
Western
Inieode
Arulial
Isha
York
Guards Detained in Kentucky After Soldier Misconduct
A company of soldiers under Governor Tiradiey’s order was halted in Barbourville Kentucky. Several members, after Christmas drills, became intoxicated and looted stores and allowed civilians to mingle with troops. The offenders are undergoing civil trial.
Explosion at Miawi Powder works injures two men
Shortly after noon today an explosion rocked Miawi Powder company works north of Xenia. Adrian Kretzer and Joseph Hopping were fatally hurt. The cause is unknown. Meanwhile Arthur Plat, charged with murdering Jesse Tyre at Eastern Insane Asylum in Lexington in December 1885, is being held at Bowery police station London for extradition.
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Dusinews
Northwearern Lumberman
Regan
Mahance
A. Matsi
Xenia
Tan
Miawi Powder Company
Adrian Kretzer
Joseph Hopping
Arthur Plat
Jesse Tyre
Innatle Aeviuim
Lexington
Bowery
London
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Hall
Tree
FH. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drugelsts
Toulgat
Cutler
Aston
H Tate
Paterts
Chicas Timea-Herald
Alexander Launkis
Moe Kainwe
Moura
Wredarich A. Laulinger
Econet
Dows
Winduwe
Jin
Mim
Jim
Taubihger Punt
Fainissite Voy Wageny
Tim Anon
Parnaworth
Tin School
Je Mann
Ayer
Ayer Coy Lowel
Toutar
Kes
Geui
Wisbeth
Collel Tv
Patelis
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Aunirwarnzer
Dirory
Miva
J.inlay
Aniik
Westertiel
Randal
Helin Wemons
Roderick
Iseovar
Dem
England
Kanal
Storeil
Hermupthes
Herbert Linley
Mavity
Ars
Presty
Oinetliies
Grangala Nightar
Jatae
Torbert
Norbert
Randa
Wood Omoret Herbert
Mt Teantal Lintoy
Westerfeld
Erica Nistro
Wanita
Wendy
Chia Serlons
Merbert
Hyne
Oassert
Disney
Huey
Denese
America
Mauini
Catherine
Huegue
Ani Wisele
New York Journal
James Bellbridge
Rosllat
Abunda
Busines
Arid Plasfallose
Mont Moryen
Sydney Wenverfield
Sydney Westerfield
Morais
KaMy
Mandela Tran
Tresian Road
Wally Hig
Sila
Annette Shikai
Reilly
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Mou Wi
Meecha
Qiae
Hpeir
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Danube
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Hopkins
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Ion
Tupi
Hy Flere
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Tver
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Amditipation
Big Nate
Mulsanee Theatre
Reguar
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Marek
Corte
Tellet
Weil Knot Arcot W. HL Smith & Co
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N. C
Mall of
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Maude
Dean
Wuurrh
Roun Im
Hood
Hood's
Iyi.nnneyanane
Avante
Machone
Cape St. Hedue
Cape St
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Chris Lean
Mexico
Tite
Ie Tong
Htebrides
Anary Isles
West Indies
Young Gulf
Florida Channel
Acatic
Cape Drie
Platte
Cape of Good Hope
Alain
Peartn Vers
Ajwed
Mingty Mallee
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Houxton
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Texas
Balls Farm
Askiyeas
Imxun Colonion Co
Jean Teinderhorn
Balto Huitding
Chiesgo
Puminion of Canada
Municipal Ouftrage
Eviry Provie
Aise
Ie Northwest
Jsay
Syria
Palestine
Arabia
South Carolina
Willatsport
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Seconr
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Walterbaker & Co, Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
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Siqui City
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Medica Co
Omane
Neb
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