Bridge at Jacobs Creek First Suspension Span 1796
Acconprra notes the first suspension bridge over Jacobs Creek on the turnpike between Uniontown and Greensparg Pennsylvania in 1796. The item mixes miscellaneous historical curiosities and economic notes from Illinois to Nova Scotia, including pardons, industry shifts, and a curious South African liquor ordinance.
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Acconprra
American Railway Times
James Finley
Jacob’s Creek
Uniontown
Greensparg
Penn
Sermon by Dr. Cumsusa in London predicts great upheaval
Dr. Cumsusa preached a New Year sermon in London predicting a millennium, Jewish return to Judea, and broad international strife. He foresees the Turks overthrown or the Jews restored, noting a year may be short for such revolution given current events.
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Dr. Cumsusa
London
Judes
Ancestor age claims exceed typical lifespans in New Hampshire tale
A Lancaster man applying for life insurance answered questions about forebears noting a grandfather on his father’s side died at 110 and a grandmother at 95, while on his mother’s side a grandfather was 100 and a grandmother 98. His mother is 105, his father died at 103, and eight siblings range 45 to 70, all living. The Montreal Star recalls a mild winter 45 years ago with late snows, early spring, and open navigation, plus a similarly mild season 27 years ago with cows grazing on January 16.
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Lancaster
N. H
Montreal Star
Fragmentary rumor and literary notes from a bygone issue
In Wilkonbarre Pennsylvania a family uses a peculiar speech, parents failing to teach English, leading to separation of children to avoid a supposed incurable lingo. Misia Oceans Hoars, author of Rutledge, reportedly earns 90000 yearly from book sales and references Ratledge in her writing career.
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Trax
Wilkonbarre
Misia Oceans Hoars
Rutledge
Ratledge
Congress Debates Centennial Bill and Treasury Inquiry
Brxnton Davis of West Virginia seeks a committee to probe Treasury bookkeeping from 1869 to 1872 amid claims the books misrepresent public debt. Debates over the Centennial bill continue with concerns on constitutionality and funding to a private corporation. Juries reform discussed as circuits appoint two-party jurors. Vienna reports Turkish war setbacks and espionage. Egyptian affairs surge with no late news from Col Gordon.
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West Virginia
Treasury
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Claflin
Bassachusetts
Faneuil Hall
Philadelphia
Linderman
Mint
Mississippi Valley
Indianapolis
U.S
United States
Tae
Southern Claims Commission
House
Vienna
Nicieci
Duga
Paulovich
Cettinje
Nicisic
Thomas
Thomassen
Bremerhaven Dynamie Asuasair
Berlin
Brau
Prussian War Office
New York
Cuba
Porto Raco
Phillipine Islands
Tuer
Egypt
Col. Gordon
Africa
James HamMiLl dies in Pittsburg ex-champion sculler
James HamMiLl former world champion sculler died at his home in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on January 10 after a short illness. The report notes his prominence in rowing and his standing in the sport.
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James HamMiLl
Pittsburg
Gov. Tinpen
Edward S. Stokes
Messpg, Ouzarwan and Sterling
H. W. Beecher
Francis D. Moulton
Gen. Pryor
Playtiff
Demurrer
Vineland
Landis
Carruth
Richest gold mine found near Lara mae City data
A reporter cites a returning prospector bringing several thousand dollars in gold and rich quartz from Centonmat mine near Lara mae City, with about 26 miles west thought rich beyond any continent. News notes Peoria hosts Central Illinois Far Association fair September 12–15, 1874. Also reports Gordon Granger’s death at Santa Fe on January 10, 1874 and various legal and business rumors including railroad land disputes, whiskey fraud allegations in Chicago, and a Fremont County Iowa property destruction worth 820000 on January 6.
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Larama City
W. T
Centonmat
Laramae City
Maunlalis
Mime
Central Illinois Far Association
Peoria
Gordon Granger
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Lawrence
Kaueas
Eupteras Court
United States
Coicago
Luton Joiuner
Keene, Junser& Co
Wolssy Distillers
Wahigey
Trady
Ztuv
Orin Lad
Sibury, Fremont Co
Iowa
Failure of Charles Roundy & Co. Brings £167000 Liabilities in Birmingham
The report notes the collapse of metal merchants Charles Roundy & Co. of Birmingham with liabilities totaling £167,000. It also mentions a Benin special on Cardinal Ledochowski’s unconditional release at term, guardingly watched for any breach of ecclesiastical law.
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Charles Roundy & Co
Birmingham
Benin
Cardinal Ledochowski
Amberley
Earl Ruewel
London Times
Spain
Epoca
Odeeca
Brussel
Alo
Madrid
Crimes and Casualties Roundup From Various Cities
A man calling himself H W Lund swindled Quincy residents of several thousand dollars. Sacramento dispatch reports a land grab probe that could cost the state big losses and prompt Assembly scrutiny. Hinan Lawrence, a Holt county Missouri farmer, vanished. his body found January 12. son John Lawrence in custody as suspect. George D Lord bribery trial ends in hung jury after fifteen hours. Charles K Landis trial for Eli Carruth murder begins January 11 at Vineland. Hebrew cemetery at Pine Bluff Arkansas vandalized. 75 monuments toppled and graves defiled. rewards offered. Wa Mumray and Frederick Myers executed January 6 in Pittsburgh for murder near L Gottuhardt Wahl. Joun Y Scammon and Joseph Reed of Chicago indicted for misappropriating 257,000 from Medianic's National Bank while presidents in charge.
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H. W. Lund
Citizzens
Quincy
Ill
Sacamento
Assembly
Hinan Lawrence
Miles
Craig
Holt County
Eli Carruth
Vineland
N. J
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Wa. Mumray
Frederick Myers
Pittsburg
Gottuhardt Wahl
Perryville
Myers
Joun Y. Scammon
Joseph 8
Reed
Chicago
National Bank
Denfers Mutual Council invites clergy across denominations
Ex reporter VAN Corr notes invitations sent to many churches for the Mutual Council with most accepting except Dr Scudder of Brooklyn. Plymouth Church offers hospitality, delegates from Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Southern Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, Christian, and German Reformed churches meet in Denver to petition the Constitutional Convention against taxing church property and libraries.
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Repor van Corr
Mutton
Veen
Scudder
Brooklyn
Lst
Plymouth Church
Baptist
Southern Methodist
Presbyterian
Denver
Col
Jackson
Miss
Col. Lamar
Denwerth
United States
A M. Hotproce
The
New Orleans Picayune
Baldon Springs
Ala
Vermont
New Orleans
Picayune
Jusere Macspes
Frankfurt
Wilksbarro
Micagel Waldron
Guillipuls
Lafayette Copple
John Ary
Dogs in Suffering and Strange Deaths in Old Chronicle
The article recounts several canine tales from Springfield and Bath Institution domains. One dog, born in Springfield, ends its life by diving into a pond after prolonged agony. A Bath Institution retriever murders a cat, digs a grave, and hides evidence. A third tale tells of a dog bereaved and blind that senses a returning master by scent, recalling ribbed stockings.
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Springfield
Hix
Bath Institution
Philip Gilbert Hamerton
Congressional Hinge on Presidency Pro Tempore Debates
January congressional sessions discuss whether Senate can elect a new president pro tempore, with Morrells bill on repayment of legal tender notes debated. House considers military pay, currency contraction critique, and amnesty measures. Andrew Johnson death prompts official eulogies.
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Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Morrill
Finance Committee
Mint
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Blaine
Randall
House
Tvxipay
Saratoga
Illinois
National Bank Act
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Portage City
Wia
New Mexico
United States
St. Louis
Memphis
Cooper
Andrew Johnson
Morton
McCreery
Merriman
Paddock
Bogg
Bayard
Key
Hill
Georgia
Garfield
A Well Bred Little Girl Essay on Bread
A ten year old wrote an essay titled Essay on Bread published in the Columbus Sun. The piece extols bread as the staff of life and links good bread to work and study while noting varieties and a simple home recipe.
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Columbus
Miss No Oder
Scotland
East Indies
Mamma
Papa
Water quality debate on daily per capita usage
Residents use ninety nine gallons per person daily triggering annoyance among Water Commissioners who question why more aid cannot be provided. Winter demand rises while 71,000 pipes and hydrants stay running day and night to prevent freezing. A recent market listing from Stevens Point included a heavy bag weighing 966,20773 units.
Christians in China faces growing anti Christian hostility
A detailed overview of renewed persecutions against Christians in Eastern Asia, highlighting reports from Szechen Hoo-pih and Kwei-chow. Missionaries describe attacks on converts, destruction of stations, and official hostility. In regions like Lin-Shway and Pa Chow, mandarins scapegoat foreigners and suppress relief efforts, while some districts show brief tolerance under protective rulers. The piece notes limited gains, fluctuating outlooks, and the broader pattern of tension between native authorities and Christian communities.
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Asia
China
Yuncan
Margary
Birch
Perak
Malacca
Szechuen
Hoo-pih
Kwei-chow
Monsignor
Pinchon
Szechnen
Yunnan
Chuenkin F'oo
Pa Chow
Sulin Hien
Lin-Shway
Mien-chow
Hoopih
Europe
Provicar Apostolic
Patum
Theas
Ten Thousand Spent Over a Twenty-five Cent Seed
Six years ago Messia Wolcott John son & Co of Freehold New Jersey sold farmer Lewis Mount a 26 cent seed package believed to yield good turnips. The crop failed and Mount sued, winning $93 at first. Appeals followed through Court of Common Pleas, Supreme Court, and Court of Errors and Appeals, affirming the judgment. The case has cost $10,000 in legal expenses.
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Messia, Wolcott, Johnson & Co
Freehold
New Jersey
Lewis D. Mount
Court of Common Pleas
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court
the Common Pleas
Court of Errors and Appeals
The Cure for Gossip by Culture
Dr. J. G. Holland argues gossip stems from malice or ignorance and can be cured through culture. He urges the young to fill conversations with knowledge from books and art, reducing temptations to discuss neighbors and preventing church or neighborhood strife caused by gossip.
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J. G. Holland
Scribner
Discovery of ancient Mohammedan city by Russians near Atrek
Russians uncover ruins of a buried Mohammedan city east of the Caspian in the Atrek basin. Remains include tanks and an extensive canal system, with broken minarets and Saracenic architecture signaling a once large, fertile settlement. Inscriptions and artifacts sent to St Petersburg for scholarly interpretation.
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Atrek
Caspian
Ing
St. Peter Marg
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