Fragmentary 19th Century Notes from London and Beyond
A collage of insulated notes touches on a London Indy seeking a silver thimble found in a woman’s center, a royal budgeting figure for a harem, and a peculiar mica water mix that forms a solid mass. It also recounts a charity child photographed at an institution, vast global geography data, a bubble experiment with rainbow colors, migrating animals near Jeffersonville, and a novel English sowing machine using a belt and ornamental stitch.
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London
Indy
Fearful Fire Claims an Old Couple in their Home
A fierce blaze at a Howard street property destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Allenworth. The couple, aged around 60, perished as flames swept the building aided by a southwest wind. Firemen arrived swiftly, but the fire’s spread overwhelmed efforts to save the premises and the Episcopal chapel nearby. Insurance coverage totaled thousands, with claims against multiple agencies.
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Charley Matthews
Allinwworth
Mailis
Episcopal Ehuvelt
Fie Loys Ts
Moore & Co
Grining Bros
Tasurannr
Uud
Zolekurlen Trok
Hanghorky
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Opura Hansa
Vross of
Bngioos
Wonsey, & D
Enat
Chicago
Angar
Victokla
Siawerd
Nora Sleword
Hind
Copper Island
Nthe Choridian
Alicia
Cully Winutey Hind
War With Great Britain Dominates Official Thinking
A chaotic dispatch from a late 19th or early 20th era notes foreign policy anxiety as US officials debate potential war with Britain. It describes LA Lathrop, the American consul at Bristol, and a dog incident that delays diplomatic action while the State and Foreign Affairs departments mull implications, avoiding firm conclusions. The piece satirically hints at national nerves and bureaucratic hesitancy amid rising tensions.
New York Jeweler Arrives to Aid Engle in Colorado Murder Case
Henry Hopatwin of New York, a wealthy jeweler, has come to Engle to assist Inspector Engle in solving the Israel Guple murder case near Adpen Colorado. He claims to have already tied other crimes to the accused and seeks evidence linking a long-ago local murder to Magleo Bogie, as police and citizens regard him a hard case.
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Todarcosviel
Henry Hopatwin
Engle
Magleo
Leinstein
Colorado
Marter
Dementara
Dhess
Ragle
New Yorke
Elsawhyro Whanew
Worse Than The Disease Mosquitoes At Polkapouy Suntan
Sept 29 report from Saxonnevink notes a popular resort with many snakes and a deadly mosquito bite incident. Mack Duggan was bitten while fishing with Jordan and a colored man returned with peach brandy. They found a dead mosquito and applied aid as the boy’s condition varied.
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Saxonnevink
Mack Duggan
Mack
Ben Jordan
Maole
MRS HARRISON S CONDITION UPDATE AT WHITE HOUSE
At the White House this morning Mrs Abernetham or similar name reportedly passed a comfortable night and is resting. The president received only ex-Congressman Jian Porco from Indiana for a brief audience as few visitors arrived. A fire at Klixbeth port destroyed portions of Singer Manufacturing Company plants with loss over 150000 and many workers left jobless.
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Congress
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Indiana
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Euzauer
Lurgs
Singer Manufacturing Company
Klixbethport
Anu Ober
Surnad
Savorutain
Peck Denies Charge In State Labor Commission Hearing
The state labor commissioner faced a separate proceeding alleging destruction of original papers used in a report. The hearing focused on claimed deletion of documents and letters not filed or recorded, with the matter tied to the state’s public records and property.
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Unclear historical notice from Arube county publication
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Graphio and Gowapipor in Arube county, advertising media in South Dakota, rising circulation among educated readers, and references to Kimball and Braje counties. Lacks coherent events, dates, or concrete actions. cannot verify specifics from the fragment.
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Arube
Exy
South Dakota
Arua
Hiternats
Kimball
Braje
Adrift Emigrants Refuse Cunard Return in Liverpool
The Cunard steamship line offers to repatriate emigrants blocked from traveling to America. Most refuse, insisting on U.S. conveyance. Landlords refuse responsibility, leaving the stranded in streets and wards, with authorities declining workhouse admission amid sanitary concerns.
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Lospex
Homburg
Liverpool
America
Faron
United States
Obsequies for Bandmaster Sorafelid in New York
Large funeral procession honors Bandmaster Patrick Sorafelid in Manhattan. Police escort and a firing squad lead a long march to St Francis Church and Culvary Cemetery. Nearby residents and family attend as the body rests in the receiving vault awaiting burial.
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New York
Vatrick Sorafelidtori
Tate
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Rel Uves
Mek
Oftigera
Twenty-second Regiment
Win
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Tirat Avenue
Priester Verein In Session Restoration of Temporal Power
In a German-American Catholic gathering at the church this morning black-robed priests attended a Solemn requiem for deceased members as a congress session opened. At 11 o clock the presidents widow meeting discussed school questions and other matters to be presented at the public congress in Ce Onion Park this evening.
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Verein Wat Dalenica
St . Peter'a
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Tha Priegss’ Society
Tim Pape
Ce Onion Park
Robbed And Murdered George Mitchell Found Dead
George Truce Mitchell a hardware merchant from St Louis arrived by midnight train to visit relatives and was seen alive but disappeared. His body was found the next night beside the railway near the station with a deep wound and a missing set of letters and papers. A theft of money and live papers is suspected and the case is treated as a possible covered-up robbery.
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St Eniis
Deas
Pentin
George Truce Mitchell
St Louis
Yinit Hin Parants
Mitchull
Jupiter's Fifth Satellite Claim Sparks Debate
A report from Lick Observatory and Washington circles debates the sighting of Jupiter's alleged fifth satellite. Claims by Professor Rarnori and others face scrutiny amid tests with 26 inch and 20 inch telescopes, while rivals question the discovery and seek ministerial verification.
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University of Virginia
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Cleveland letter on democracy and civil service reform
A long, dense letter from Grover Cleveland arguing for honest governance, civil service reform, and fair taxation. It defends veteran support, opposes party manipulation, and urges prudent public spending and pro American principles amid national political contention.
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Americna
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Ocean Monster Campania to enter service soon
The Campania, soon to be commissioned by the Cunard Line, will make a trial run after launch at the Fairfield Shipbuilding yard in Govan. It features advanced triple expansion engines, a 13,500 ton displacement, and speeds of twenty one to twenty two knots. The vessel will join the royal naval reserve and is expected to exceed earlier English steamship proportions while maintaining high speed.
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Das B Carroll
Springfield
Wak
Realism on stage leads to accident at Breed Opera House
Maude Hillman in Lady Audley's Secret accidentally stabs a hermit near the heart during the performance. The doctor says the wound will not hinder her engagement. Cardinal Gibbons discusses Pope Leo XII in a letter published by Higara, noting admiration for the church and democracy.
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Death of Judge Theodore W Karnett in Indiana
Theodore W Karnett, former judge in Indianapol, U S district official, died suddenly in his hotel room at St Clair Hotel corner of Fifth Street and Broadway. He was 84 and widely known across the country with service in government and judiciary roles including a wartime position as a judge in West Virginia.
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Theodore W. Karnett
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Broadway
Moe
United States
Mexico
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Virginia
Elopement Tale Shocks Oakes Community
Mre Wier of Oakes eloped with Orson Worden leaving a husband and two boys. The couple reportedly traveled toward Bath and Milwaukee, with authorities unable to locate them without a requisition as the route to Minneapolis remains unclear.
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Chey
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Colonel Canaday Inquest Over Death At His Room
Colonel Wy P Canaday former sergeant at arms of the United States Senate died by self inflicted gunshot in his room after a claimed burglary. He had financial troubles linked to a $2000 disappearance and a partner, J Q A Houghton, sought a warrant as police investigated the robbery tale and the missing funds.
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Thieving van drivers tied to Philadelphia graft ring
Nine months of work by General Holger ton postal inspectors uncovered a conspiracy plundering Philadelphia merchants of thousands in goods. Four drivers John Hooper James Hira Chas Bechach and John J Dixon were arrested as others who received stolen items remain at large. The scheme used mail pouches placed in wagons with racks and strings to snag valuables during deliveries.
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