Bank Robbing Conors Gang Recalled in Philadelphia Gossip
Megargee recounts the Elmira and Northampton bank heists tied to William D. Edson a Philadelphia Safe expert whose help aided a syndicate from 1872 to 1876 yielding over 3 million dollars in loot. After betraying allies he faced arrest and fled to New Jersey living in hiding. he survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Auburn
Quincy
Ill
Edson
Herring & Co
Scott
Elmira
Jie
Quincy Bank
Dunlap
Syndicate
John Berry
Herring &Co
First National Bank of
Quincey
Saratoga National Bank
Long Island Savings Bank
Third National Bank of Syracuse
Covington
Rockville
Pittston
Northampton
Northampton National Bank
Bristol, Conn
Robert Scott
James Dunlap
Latin America and the War: Latin Nations and Spain's Fate
The article argues Spain must become practical and scientific to survive the war and notes Latin American nations face upheaval. It predicts Spain's crisis, shifts in church influence, and greater English and German impact on Latin America, with Mexico seen as Indo Latin and key to progressive reforms.
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Latin America
Spain
Germany
Europe
Torero
Madrid
New York
Barcelona
Italy
France
England
United States
Sacred College
Central
South America
New Mexico
Arizona
Cuba
Porto Rico
Mexico
Argentina
Child Cured After Diarrhea Remedy Trial
A fifteen month old suffered a ten day diarrheal attack with frequent bowel movements and vomiting. After physician care failed to relieve, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was tried and led to a complete cure. Sold by Ellingwood & Co. at Merrimack Central and Middlesex Central streets in Stumptown Gilmer County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C. L. Boggs
Stumptown
Gilmer Co
W. Va
Ellingwood & Co
Cor
Merrimack
Central
Middlesex and
Central Streets
Advertisers Told You Saw Their Ad in Courier
A brief notice informs readers to tell advertisers they spotted their advertisement in the Courier. The item preserves a concise, period-voice tone and signals readership awareness without extra details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
Summer Fashions and Dress Details from 19th Century Trends
The feature describes lace and embroidery motifs on fabrics, color pairings beige with red or green and pearl gray with mauve, and outlines skirt construction shifting away from crinoline to softer lines. It notes fullness placement, back gathering for slender figures, and a wide hem with rippling folds, plus a traveling gown illustration with curved flounces and a beaded belt.
Fashion notes on Paris styles and accessories
In Paris a necktie called the Spanish cravat appears worn by patriotic American women. Petticoats are cut flat at the top then flare with flounces and ruches to support gowns. Preferred materials include taffeta and broche or striped silk, often lined for wear. A Mauve moire gown with cream embroidery and a yellow straw hat completes the illustration by JUUDIC CHOLLET.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Australian Sheep Yards Describe War Like Work and Vast Australia
A sketch portrays the Australian sheep industry as a warlike enterprise with red dust and harsh conditions. It details early shearing, sprawling muster yards, and the grueling drafting under extreme heat, followed by washing, baling, and barge transports. The piece contrasts harsh Australian work with the serenity of life on rural waterways and mountains.
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Australia
New Zealand
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Three Islands
Stew Blackberries Then Bake With Crust
Instructions describe stewing blackberries briefly in water to scald, skimming and sweetening the juice, and thickening with corn starch. Five minutes boil, add berries, then bake in a crust with a top layer. After baking remove the upper crust and linen from the dish.
Swampscott Sparkling Gelatine Dessert Recipe
Soak one box of Swampscott Sparkling Gelatine in cold milk for twenty minutes. Add boiling milk and stir until dissolved. Flavor with vanilla and serve with cream.
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Swampscott
Wash Round Radishes with French Dressing
Wash round radishes and cut them into narrow strips. Arrange among lettuce leaves and serve with a dressing made by mixing salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar.
Proper cheese preservation method described
A recipe note explains wrapping cheese in cloth, dipping in vinegar, wringing dry, placing in a paper bag, tying, and storing in a cool dry place to prevent drying or molding for an extended period.
The Paymaster Wins Regard From Front Line Troops
A New York Sun note praises the paymaster as essential to morale and logistics. It describes the officer’s respected status, the lavish reception in camp, and the tireless work to settle regimental accounts so soldiers are paid promptly, before he must depart for new duties.
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United States
Miss Columbia
New York Sun
How He Kept Out of the Deal
A Chicago Journal note recalls Leopold Bloom’s prior wheat campaign wealth and his method to resist futures trading. To avoid temptation he ordered his valet to lock him in a room at home until the Board of Trade deal ended, and the valet obeyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Board of Trade
Leopold Bloom
Bloom
Chicago Journal
Shredded Wheat Biscuit Aids Health Claims
William E. Lincoln of Worcester endorses Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit as a cure for rheumatism and headaches after a fall 1895 health breakdown. He credits diet change with return to office work and minimal medical costs, and promotes free nutrition literature from The New Era Cooking School in Worcester, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Lincoln
N. Currier & Lincoln
Life Insurance
Main Street
Worcester
Mass
New Era Cooking School
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised For Family Use
A testimonial from H P Ritter of St. Louis endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as valuable for coughs colds croup and whooping cough in children. It notes its indispensability in families and lists Elingwood & Co as local sellers at Central Merrimack and Central Middlesex streets.
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H. P. Ritter
Fairfax Avenue
St. Louis
Elingwood & Co
Central & Merrimack
Cor
Central
Middlesex Streets
Oil wells exceed sixty thousand sunk in U S
The United States has drilled and sunk over 60,000 oil wells, reflecting the growth of domestic energy exploration and production across multiple states and oil fields. The milestone highlights decades of industry expansion and regional drilling activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Connors
Northampton National
Megargee
Philadelphia Times
James H. Meade
Susannah P. McComb
Philadelphia
Wm. D. Edson
Society of Friends
Susannah
Thomas R. Blceck
National Bank
Orthampton
Louisville
Jimmy
Yjohn D. Farrell
William D. Ead-son
Ember
Gise
Red’ Leary
Shang’ Draper
Second National Bank of
Imira
N. Y
Young Men's Christian Association
Wimira
Keary
Young Men’s Christian Association
Shang” Draper
Billy” Connors
New Jersey
Ile
Mexican Herald
Moire
Sherman
Uisa Gookin Bros
Lowell
Rae
Blanc-Mange
Castoriea
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton
Prince Edward Island
S. S. Haliwarn
Halifax Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
Lewis Wharf
Boston
Acadia
J. A. Flanders
N. E. Pass
Washington Street
Richardson & Garnard
Atlantic Avenue
Lowell Rendering Co
Jacob Rogers
SewaLl G. Mack
Levi Sprague
Alexander G.cumnock
George S. Motley
Edward M. Tucke
James Francis
Courier-Citizen Co
Middle Street
Merrimack Street
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