Pigeon Posts and Counterfeit Goods Across Europe
A 19th century survey notes Europe's pigeons serving military hubs from Strasbourg to Kiel, funded by about $9,000 yearly. it cites Varin 1870 as proof, plus an account of counterfeit Mocha coffee practices and elaborate jewelry fakes. It also mentions a centuries-old copper bell, price-heavy urban deaths, a Brooklyn trolley party, and Norway's 1000th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
Straaburg
Mat
Thorn
Massa
L. Wilson
Terre Amato
Spain
Bonaparte
France
Joseph Piquet
St Mary's
Juapes
Phynet
St. Mary's
Y 40x
Paul de Caxsaguas
Tanger
Thirteenth Army Corps
Clermont- Ferrous
Freach Republic
Mount Valeria
Bowlanger
Barcelona
Edinburg
London
Stockholm
Hrnasels
Mer Jn
Paris
Brooklyn
Joleon
Carnegie's Mind on Tariffs and Protection Rhetoric
A historical excerpt debates Andrew Carnegie's view that the United States no longer requires protection for iron and steel. It analyzes tariff changes under McKinley, Sherman’s criticism of duties, and the impact on steel prices, imports, and domestic production. The piece argues protection fosters corporate power and corrupts legislation while noting shifts in costs and global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonneyianis Fanutrot
Tron
London
Engineering Review
Andrew Carnegie
Ventleman
United States
USA
John Sherman
Wilson
McKissley
Cernigie
Homestead
McKinley
Carnegie
the Treasury
Treasury Department
Congress
Shorisan
Sherman
Nils
Uris
Cis
Carnyrie
Tina
Hessemer
Bessemer Jean
Mesaba
Inm Iid Steel
Fox
Rensons
Iil
Senate
N. Y
Tate
Dom Tt. Johnson
Johnson
Iere
Lily
Caffery
Fragmentary Domestic Scene From Banshow Tribune
A garbled excerpt portrays a distressed wife, a frightened husband, and a tense confrontation. The fragment mentions a ceplhin and spoke, with distorted dialogue about belief and rumors, ending mid sentence in a dramatic domestic moment from a Tribune item.
Democrats Hopeful Platform In South Dakota Rally
South Dakota Democrats from Sioux Falls outline platform in a party meeting. The platform includes calls for economic reform, railroad regulation, and currency policy. Leaders named include Governor James A. Witt and Attorney General names, with a focus on silver and gold monetary parity and opposition to certain state measures.
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Sioux Ayrrs
Wickebya
Democrats
Houth
Nalotn Inotale
Hers Yeatueday
Jarmes A. Witt
Porn Liciauwnt
B. M. Tusley
Clistarsity
Genie of
Ibutier
Danannons
Pop Limvinis
Trea Brady Pri
Ain
Othar Countey
Mick
Pho
Cuport
Ivete
Timnporany
Napoleon
United States
LI HUNG CHANG REPENTS AND JAPAN SEEKS ALLIANCE
A garbled dispatch describes Li Hung Chang reversing stance amid Sino Japanese tensions. It notes Chinese and Japanese officials in Pekin and Shanghai, a Kow Shing incident, and rising war sentiment as diplomats clash over mediation and naval strategy.
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Scott
Tory
Ho Smith
Hu Ainorioniy
Smith
United Hinfes
Jon
Saapan
Pekin
Shanghai
Mossini
Anal
Brenner
Gald
Chiesa Mnas Connel
Wien
Japan
Veterans Parade in Pittsburg Ends Courageous Twenty-Eighth Run
The twenty-eighth National parade of the boys in blue drew crowds across Pittsburg and Allegheny with patriotic fervor on a perfect day. Veterans from multiple states marched past Smithfield Street and through the city, receiving cheers from spectators and officials. The event, possibly the last of its kind, featured a large showing from many posts including Farragut of Chicago and units from New York and Massachusetts, highlighting a nationwide gathering of surviving Civil War era veterans.
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Up Union
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Boys In Blue
Will
Wittsbury
Elticn Am
Bheannelens
Alleghany
Netillery
Fhrst
Serer Miledoeaup
Allas Kurtis
Adis
Peady
Howe
Gallen
Smithfield Street
Lytin
Ulinols
Farragut
Chicago
United States
Hennel Mouttar
Cincinnati
Dayton
Toledo
Cormeades
New York
Nordiga to Wed Opera Star Teearietown Engagement
Nordica wedlock announced with Mine Lillign Norden to Yolton Dorie a young German tenor who sang with Hagronth. The London born singer, famed across America, drew praise at Hayrenth and Mayrenth and is poised for a prominent Wagner season. Her husband-to-be Nordica, a noted singer, may expand his engagements, with Nordien’s career highlighted by Paris and London links and Wayne festival status.
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Lillign Norden
Yolton Dorie
London
Dorne
Wagner
Novilian
Toix
Serra
Fran Costin Wagner
Mayrenth
Munaiead
Nordien
Maine
Lilfign
Vredueiek
Gower
Paris
Prof
Belt
Bell Telephone
Eharaiel
Dalinon
Itymork
Trugn
Wayne
Weiler
Granny Opera Company
Metropolitieny
Trials and fires loom in scattered Sept news items
Trial proceedings for prominent railway figures resume as General Superintendent Dinley faces questions about Westelle. A private hospital opens with capacity for forty patients as Swedish connections and a $10,000 capital hospital venture are noted. A KeyStone Quiks plant is destroyed by a fire after years of idleness, with heavy losses expected. A schooner incident leaves crew members missing, and Oakville near Austin experiences major fire damage worth about £15,000. Scattered items include a mountain resort yacht cap inquiry and local humor.
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Austin
Tex
Oakviile
Stanford debts paid as Stanford estate reshapes university
The Stanford estate reports all debts cleared with funds directed to distribution. Major assets include Palo Alto and Stanford Ranches, vineyard stock, and untapped book supply to Europe. Government objections loom over remaining claims and potential legal challenges, with trustees eyeing swift disbursal to the University and related parties.
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Ban Prandieco
Mra
Stanford Law
Stanford
Shin
Ah Boon Ha
Te University
Iik
Palo Alto
Stanton
Grolagg
Europe
Elaine
God
Stanford. Mile
Amornes
Glney
Promina
Cmi
Stanford Ws
Deeaiina
Bene
Thy University
Wimiversity
Ub Witl Senn
Minne Tire
Hvcine
Uhr
Arlian Stans
Saloon Robbery Leads to Fatal Shooting Incident
A saloon at 200 Stuty street saw Franke Cantwell shot and killed by a bartender during a robbery attempt by two men, one unnamed. The other incidents report a farmer Fatally shooting his wife and stepson in Welng Moar Roserburg, and a Davros case where a 44 year old woman killed by blunt force during a dispute.
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Cweado
Franke Cantwell
Ron
Thamus Cantwell
Eagle Brewing Company
Thomas Morgan
Bartander
Tives
Stuty Street
Cantwell
Mann
Morgan
Daite
Ian
Sit
Ore
Roserburg
Robert King
Turf sensation as Salisbury expelled from New York trotting meet
The National Trotting Association in New York expelled Monras Salisbury for alleged immoral conduct at the Great Trotting meeting. Judge Austin Deal and others faced delays and heavy wagering as the program stretched into Saturday night. Money lost and bets unsettled followed the expulsion, with Salisbury denying the charges and Henry Hughes linked to the controversy.
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Minn
New York
Pie
California Turfinnn
Monras Sailsbury
Yeaterday
D. Tarry
Henry Hughes
Ius
Ribert Judseos
Silisbury
Heberinlkston
Express Hive
Nam
Uriel
Sirontia
Austin
Nlin Wats
Taft
Thoisands
Dellars
Mauroe Salsbury
Awell
Lallag
Méney Hughes
Salisbury
Hughes
Dente
Women in Turkish Literature Empress and Young Writers
Gurudow Noy discusses the role of women in Turkish literature, noting how early writers praised female figures yet limited them to poetry. The piece surveys figures like Aali Hanwa and Lyjevdet Bibi, highlighting moral and educational themes in their works and the shift toward pedagogy and Emancipation in narratives.
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Gurudow
Paria
Fie
Aali Hanwa
Lyjevdet Bibi
Nilay Ha
Selina Manuia
Donovan
D. Te Glover
Tritley
D. E. Powers
Donovania
Dezen
Minvell
Tria Wiburin
W. Harior
Paul Vichnens
Justin Eouirty
Wicicaeas
C A. Christopherson
Syracuse
N.Y
Kimball
Duckewart
Syragnae
Christopherson
Christopherson the Boys A Large Number of Malte In Warmers
Parmer
Japan Needs Our Cotton Trade Hint From U S Consul
Washington dispatch reports United States Consul Metvor of Kuni awa Japan notes growing demand for American cotton fabrics in Japan and argues for direct trade to boost profits and open new markets. The piece discusses tariff policies, shipping costs, and potential railway links to lower freight, urging intensified negotiations with Japan. A separate brief notes the arrest of Andi He Steun in Tack Hun, Mississippi.
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Uys
Englund
Metvor
Washington
State Department
United States
Kuniawa
Japan
Molvor
Flee Pan
Bihar
Liverpool
London
England
America
Marinus
Wade
Arisiig
Wainigtty
Unni
Melyer Addy
Stein
Arer Ivans
Fragmented 19th century livestock market list
A dense OCR fragment lists livestock items including cattle beeves and stockers with prices and weights, multiple breeds, and references to markets and traders. The legible lines note stockers and feeders, horses, and various commodities, but many words are garbled. The piece resembles an old auction or market ledger with scattered figures like 4,846.00 and 5.502, plus terms such as cash bids and futures.
Negros in Restaurants Case Ends in Acquittal
A civil rights dining dispute in Frankstown Avenue restaurant ended with a not guilty verdict. Prosecutor Killed in an Explosion. Thomas Woods, a laborer, died in premature sewer explosion. Witnesses described meal seating judgments based on color. defense argued patrons’ rights and discretion of owners.
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Mary Meekion
R. T. Neglay
Keepir
Frankstown Avenue
Menegro
Negloy
Fale Magee
Knorvinee
Thomas Woods
San Armatrang
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Weber
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Sagae
House
Devay
Republican Party
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Tt McKinlex
Aldrich
Ingyivet
Iay
Mississippi
New Eviand
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Mai
Perlite
Abe
Ile Silken
Julianapolis Journal
Sioux Pally
LI Hung Chang
Robert
Rioun
T. A. Ramsey
Woonsocket
Lynch
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Hot Springs
Inn
Connie
Lys Lynen
Tu Ramsey
Aliteheteh
Cannot
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Oushon
San Francisco
Trenmany Il Vorbuyil
Portugal
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Tom Wenthee
Nordiga
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Tulready
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Westelle
Storx
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Scanilanviatia
Soney
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He Hoamtil Company
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Mmady Ile Ha
Keyston Qiks Company
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Sramen
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Heresis Amornig
Lito
Panie
Dora M
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Prewel
Schinier
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Lie Wants
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Atle
Mbert
Prinehots
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Expur
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WaAetlisios
Sverstang
Geminivediciir
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Fan Pruuelsco
Ndt
Diltsbiarke
Chive
Hessenor
Pitisburg
Twa
Uiut
Ion Manta
Bonuiern
Lela
Eagle Brewing Co
Frank Gintwell
Ay Peknewa
Bai Cantwell
Davros
Hanarrol
Vraver
Wruvors
Stenienvile, Oy
Hinw
Jane
Monely Blowxity
Usiex Breck Vans
Stu Soph
Cincano
Ees
ELTA
BNL
Hoge
Savith
Oman
Kansas
Leifer
Tom
Atane Po Mining Nom
Gratin
Cronmeries
Mineile
Ulviek
Theade
Rake
Witte
Alyaie
Aachies Mouligg
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