Ocean cables and a Titicaca steamer define 19th century progress
The Philadelphia Press reports on advancing ocean telegraph cables with heavier copper cores, noting a potential Atlantic cable heavier than previously common. It also highlights a 510 ton twin screw steamer launched on Lake Titicaca, shipped in parts from Scotland to Peru, then assembled at the lake for freight and passenger use.
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Wort
England
Atlantic
Africa
St. Pierre
Miggaelon
Brest
Philadelphia Press
Lake Titicaca
Penu
Clyde
Mollen‘do
Puna
John Wilson
Chicago
Remarkable 19th Century Patent Remedies Advertised
The item highlights several advertisements for medical tonics and cures. It touts Besat Min and Cidamiterlaints Carga as superior remedies, claims rapid cough relief and temporary help for consumptives, and promotes Cubalt Cough Core for coughs, colds, and roup. Also features Dr Carter's Kidney and Backache Tesia asserting kidney stimulation and organ balance, pricing at 24 and 40 cent bottles, sold by A. O. Hyde and W. T. Drake.
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Witdin
A. O. Hyde
Louis Kossuth dies in Turin after exile and poverty
Louis Kossuth died in Turin at 10:55 PM on Tuesday. He endured a painful end, surrounded by family and friends, dying in the arms of his son and in the presence of Deputy Karolyi. Once Hungary’s dictator, he lived in exile and poverty, refusing offers to return. Born 1801 near Monok, his career began in Presburg and Vienna’s reform era, later inspiring global support for Hungarian independence before decades of displacement.
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Norte
Turi
Louis Kossuth
Isis Son
Karolyi
Patrick Othing
Iainis Kosanth
Turin
Hungary
Kossuth
House of Hapsbury
Louis Rorsuth
Lajos
Lois) Kossuth
Monok
Elangary
Prat Ant College
Sarespatak
Kawth Va
Comitess Saapiry
Tin
Comitab Assembly
Hinunyary
Presburg
Causa
Ossuth
Ciotak Tains
Wien
Thuiapsariian Fireedia
Eh Érejou
Kassie Ditlenta
Oteieing
Gar
Elias Ak
Spurrel Dkossuth
Tie
Austria
Vienna
Anak Nessath
Committee of National Defense
Vents
Velregin
Tiangary
Cossuth
Hussia
Gorget
Kussuth
Isl
Purkey
Russia
England
Turkey
Mississippi
Beeuw
Bannu Kossuth
Uriel Webster
Luc
Napoleon
Euro
Iaud
Mazzini
Ledgo-Hollia
Great Britain
United States
Louis
Hishops
Maralius Henly
Beaty
Nathe Crousest
Marshal Beaty
Wealthy Avenue
Senate Morning Session Passes Several Bills in Washington
In Washington on Wednesday March 22 the senate chaired by Harris as president pro tem settled into routine business. A right of way bill for Jamestown Northern railway through the Devil's Ear Indian reservation in North Dakota was approved. The chamber adjourned after executive session at 8 30 pm. Other items noted include Bland's silver seigniorage bill passing in the senate and Sundry civil and tariff actions in both houses with no major disputes.
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Senate
Wastisaton
Colynitt
Georgia
Milburn
Harris
Jamestown On Northern
Devil’éeur Indian Reservation
North da
District of Columbia
Wasiinaton
Bland
House
Washatox
Lowa and
Nebraska Pontonn Bridge Company
Sioux City
Washington
Voorhees
Tolleston Murderer Kills Two Watchmen then Flee
Albert Tooker killed James Conroy and William Cleary, watchmen at Tolleston Shooting club grounds, after a quarrel. He fired six shots, then fled into the woods as a vigilante posse formed, threatening lynching if captured.
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Albert Tooker
Tollenton
Enal
Hawatosp
Ind
Tolleston
James Conroy
William Cleary
Oes
Big seizure of diamonds by New York customs officers
Diamonds valued at ten thousand dollars were seized by Treasury Department agents on Tuesday from Mine Weill de Bonilla who arrived on the L Bretagne. The gems were hidden in her trunks and linked to a hotel stay, with investigators seeking how she evaded pier checks. Several heads may roll due to official negligence.
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New York
Sewry and
Curtis
Treasury Department
Weill de Bonilla
L Bretagne
Montay
Hotel Martin
Kilbreth
Explosion kills Wagner family in Wisconsin and burns others
A dynamite related blast at a Wisconsin home injures several, with Edward Wagner aged 13 dead and Martha Wagner two years old seriously hurt. Mrs J Westfall and Mrs Berney Manley burned, plus a six month old. Four people burned while cleaning carpet with gasoline when a coal stove ignited the room. The house burned but was saved. In a separate brief, Bill Nye retires from lecturing, citing strain and family concerns. Langan case ends with not guilty verdict after a long trial into embezzlement at two railroads.
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Lady Wagner
Boy who killed ranch hand sentenced for life
Perry, a 16 year old Negro, was found guilty of murder for the death of J W Chambigh a cow boy about six months ago. He was sentenced to life in the penitentiary. Commodon Whiting, a retired city naval officer, died at 7 35 AM in his home at 88 West Thirty fourth Street. A dispatch reports a resignation.
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Gowhboy
Quinniz
Sweé Perry
J.W. Chambigh
Whiting
William D. Whiting
United States Uvy
West Thirty-porth Street
The Enemy of Woman Comfort Sacrificed and Health Jeopardized
An editorial pleaded against tobacco, arguing secondhand smoke harms women and homes. It denounced cigarette breath in public and transport carriages, urged women to speak out, and claimed smoking endangers health, decorum, and civil society. It urged collective female action to banish tobacco.
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Thackeray
Indy
The Poor Children of New York Cry for Education
A 19th century lament argues thousands of New York City children suffer from neglect and poverty The author condemns indifference and calls for universal schooling and evening classes to prevent crime and lift destitute youth through education He urges charitable support to feed and educate starving children to build a future generation of productive citizens.
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New York
New York City
Crimea
Noroom
God
Danbury Newsman Bailey Remembered as Humorous Philanthropist
The Danbury Newsman Bailey is remembered as a cheerful, spontaneous humorist and generous philanthropist who brightened Danbury life. He helped the needy and even wandering tramps, leaving a lasting, beloved presence at work and home before passing after a brief illness.
Libel risk in Kentucky editor’s obituary notice
A Mount Sterling editor faces a libel suit after printing an obituary line claiming the deceased went to a happier home. The case underscores wary Kentucky editors face over cautious obituaries and print wording amid sensitive local sentiment.
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Kentucky
Bluegrass Commonwealth
Mount Sterling Times
Wratia
Chicago Herald
Carter
W.T. Drake
Quiekly Cured and Patent Remedies Promoted
An unsigned, discounting broadside touts quick cures for rheumatism gout and piles with alleged testimonials from Jeannette Hanas com and others. It advertises Sulphur Bitters John son's Magnetic Gil and Lake's Suppositories along with Chimphor Creaularch Cure and Wheel ars Heart and Nerve Cure offered by multiple druggists and clergymen in Canterville Michigan.
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Ayer
Sarsaparilla
Ocean Telegraph
Lord Dufferin
Europe
France
Thal
Detech
Drun
Suetebie Thea Sverling Kenedy
Didiaoa Mineral Sprimnes
Vatistiay
N.R. Mely
California
Pie Hones Co
A. O. Ayde
Marata
Cleeb
Jobe
Portland Mille
Qidiana
Vust
Colin
Greene's
PourRoy
Cinvaca
March
Bill Nye
North Carolina
Lisa
Jgy
Langan Cas
Langan
Jimwa Bank
Columbus
Lima
Milwaukee
B.C. Faurot
Unig
Macy
Madison
Peters Maken
Children of
Slomn
Danbury News
Danbury
Bailey
Tone
Mr. Bailey
Tom
Itian
Alford
Wibur
Jeannette Hanascom
Croy
Johnson
Llake
W. T. Drake
Welyr
GH. Luman
Canterville
Mich
Wheelars
A. GO. Hyde
Muar
Diamond Crystar Balt CO
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
Becchia
A. O. Msde
Viola Crear
VIOLA
Tua Nursery
Bittner & CO
Toreno
DA Temas
DR. Hathaway & CO
Daerbarn St
PRG
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