News of the week from East Geo and beyond in 19th century prose
A wide stream of notes covers politics, crime, weather, and disasters. Reports mention George Grant campaigns, court cases in Philadelphia, drought and crop yields in Minnesota, river floods near Lockport, Apache conflicts in New Mexico, and a rash of accidents and robberies across the Midwest and South.
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Geo
Grant
Petri
Fermere
New York
Maryland
Wiese Grove
Wester New York
Sud
Fetatirens Law
Encene
van Arwlaten
Marcellaneous Gleanings of Toronto and World Events
A patchwork of notes reports dry weather harming crops in the Wert and Bouth regions, water shortages easing, and large immigration reaching New York. It notes the Morloan Orientrd Mailroad Company formation, Panama Canal work difficulties, fires near Montross, and record heat and rainfall.
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Toronto
Fred
Les
Che Wert
Bouth
Taddann Gattle
New York
Jay Gould
Maj. de Grease
New
Lave Boon
Uvhu
Siwong
Howe
Theale
Quatnye Richter
Burlin Academy of Art
Duntou
New York Republican Central Committee Meets in Albany
The New York Republican State Central Committee held a meeting in Albany to discuss convention plans. The group approved a 61 delegate allocation and set a convention date in early October.
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New York
Cémasimees
Jet Wali
Deciiedic
Vine
Joe Guiirman
Conc Iit
Meatus
Republican State Central
Linewin
Global turmoil and maritime wrecks dominate foreign news
A string of dispatches reports widespread flood damage in the Lowlands of Chessure and Lancashire, a wrecked steamship off Caps Town with heavy casualties, and political turmoil across Europe including German Emperor plans and Afghan conflicts. Other items note Mormon migration, French elections, Nihilist warnings, and unrest in various cities with police measures and public safety concerns.
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Chessure
Lancashire
Torkanin
England
Peer Caps
Ath Cum
Africa
Candalar
Ameer
Asoob Khan
Goyon
Merdise
Dahlen
Hy Hiss
Vienna
Germany
Liverpool
Alethia Prniinery
Tivdinias
Chamber of Deputies
Rapublicoud
Bonaire i Int
Monurahnate
Iit
Thos Driinh
Massive regional disaster reports deadly fires and blasts
Reports describe dark skies and widespread destruction across the region from a major natural disaster. Fires burn villages and farms while many residents seek safety as trains and telegraph lines fail. An explosion near Marquette kills multiple workers at a powder plant, injuring others and shaking buildings eight miles away. The catastrophe leaves towns devastated, with homes and churches destroyed and families displaced.
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Hoston
Vroviderea
Meetford
Faetern i
New York
Tony Urnieh
Port Huron
Miah
Fife
Villaga
Devhovalle
Anderson Elfian
Mendonin
Olavelor
Port Hopy
Vorvona Midas
Waren County
Court Howes
Forestville
Watertows
Murlolte
Murlolte To Tad Ax Ja Roporte? Fort. ‘Themail-Currier From Sandbudke
Carville
Forrester
Laku Supoier Powder Company
Alarquette
Tortihls Elvet
Gig Mornigg
Tony Land
Marquette
Joh Relebely
Joseph Rejdels
Sneoh Amith
John Amith
Lewd Collins
Motur Laplant
Oliver Bushaw
Edward Murray
Fred
Garfield’s condition shows gradual improvement in fall
A sanitized summary notes President Garfield’s 24 hour condition remained favorable with improving appetite and strength, while the wound site and throat treatments progress. Doctors record a partial relapse on Saturday night but on Sunday the stomach irritation eased and he continued to take nourishment, with plans to move him from the capital when feasible.
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Wasmatos
Ha Dellapwosa
Reptiuber
Bersie
Miei Atria
Carkhill
Anie Versmont
Nat Dhed
Jasb
Long Brand
Wasuinaron
Rome
Turbulent Presidential Departure and Tobacco Tax Figures
A detailed narrative recounts a dramatic presidential departure from the White House with escort and crowd scenes. It also surveys 1880 tobacco production, tax receipts, and widespread adulteration practices, naming states Virginia North Carolina Connecticut and Ohio.
The Sweet By-and-By Composer Recalled in Wisconsin
A Chicago reporter interviews Dr Fillmore Bennett of Richmond Wisconsin about authorship of The Sweet By and By Bennett 45, from a medical family, recalls his collaboration with Webster on the song in fall 1874 in Elkhart Wisconsin. He describes their work process and Webster's sensitive temperament, noting the creation of the famed lyric and tune at his drugstore.
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Biarraville
Onl
Lina
Gre
Lockport
Milan
Lerre Hoole
Walaa
Alont
Ily
Henry Borkard
Miodhall Forno
Kaery Loapis
James Radivell
Cineinati
Chicago
Ara Weibo
Jarous B. Dunea
Chiesa
Dunean
Fan Wupon
Taoln
Branda
Ing
Neil
Cheno
Lowe
Ben Earsce
Aguex
Souther Cotmece
Ueborres
Cacy
Shew
White House
Tle Avenue
Ruyboun
Ruyboun Waa Similarly Ovenpied With the Oilor, Gen. Awnitn
Lock
Mit
Garrick Logan
Miso
Bouin
Cabla Agrain
Miniater Morton
Fillmore Bennett
Richmond
Lake Geneva
Chica Newa
Bennett
Rush Musical College
Doveto
Elkhart
Wis
Joseph P. Wokater
Sret
Sud
Webster
Lance
Early New England religious efforts and memories from Roxbury
Fragmentary reminiscences recount colonial ministers in Massachusetts aiding Native tribes, with references to John Jellot and revival hymns shaped by Lidiaus and Dartmouth College memory. A personal vignette follows of Mrs. Blucher and her daughter at home, contrasting eloquence and daily labor.
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New Lingland
Abtehnsetts
John Jellot
Roxbury
Begaime
Sum
Faglind
Lidiaus
Maree Lidiaua
Jywing
Dartmouth College
Mary
Avery Gal
Jordan
Eliza June
Earthquakes Shake Dower and Cheapest Effects Reported
The recent seismic event caused widespread destruction to formations, tertiary merging, and river deltas. It shattered rocks and masonry, toppled structures like the Quay at Linhon, and left thousands homeless with no trace of the elevated area.
Town’s Upper District Described In Brief Review
A fragment notes the upper parts of the town atop basalt and limestone, described as uninjured and orderly in a quarterly review. The terse item suggests stability in the elevated areas amid a larger report.
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Basalt
Jimestone
Quarterly Review
The Cantelope Question in Food Taste Debates
A Philadelphia Ledger letter discusses cantaloupes and melons with varied flavors. The writer asks if horticulturists can remove distinct tastes and make all melons taste like pumpkins or hickory chips, seeking a universal melon flavor.
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Cantelopes
Philadelphia
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Nicollet County
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Nana
Taliahla
Fort Apache
Lida
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Jett Kart
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Port Apache
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Proteley
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Orwe
Cerie
Sernisk
Cononie
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Howard
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Mon Dore
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Ali
Winmol
Wilk
Mig Dutter
Swotenirlinl
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Che
Washington Noter
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Dda Soiddeen
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Haa Loon
John W. Green
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Hbo
Lyi
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Lee Osali
Trewmry
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Dolla
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Ucadlan
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William M. Evarts
International Monetary Conference
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Molland
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Spuin
Great Britain
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Georg
Riate
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Pete Carnire
Fiaie
Tbe
Arron Azushee
Frank J. Ganesa
Charles J. Ganesa
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Tex
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W.va
Belaycer
Glia
Ghiesgiorton
Eich
Pata
le Geteve
Quinine Bay
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Stolp
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Beight
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Croshy
York
Wang
Witsar
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Setae
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Apia
Maud
Mixud Ley
Ed Reese
Curtis
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