Vast 19th century rail disaster and insurance collapse recounted
A garbled report recounts a New York to Middletown rail wreck with a derailment and crater on a three-rail line, injuring crew and passengers. It notes a bank official fleeing with funds, a large Continental Life Insurance Company failure affecting 70 000 policyholders, and ensuing legal actions plus other distant accidents and political resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Midland Railroad
Wear Middletown
N.Y
Thomas Ellis
Park National Bank
Yarmoad
Somerville
N. J
Continential Tite Ane Company
New York
Uied
Ain
Tevalver
Nann
Continental Lifé Inciranoy Gongjang
Futeraimn
Oftibertraf Wie
Antion
Fie General Abi
Aes Storks
Angain
Mormey
Alidiand
Ak Har
Arena
Erie
Pat Wook
Donluy
Tom
Algl. Doknelary
Mornin S Mives
Frenie Johnson
Charles Putney
Oreph Hu
Johnvon Wid Putagy
Murder and violence across states sparking fear in era
Reporting from Arkansas, Mississippi, and Indiana details a deadly attack on Methodist ministers, a family murder in Perrytown, and election results. The piece also notes Confederate remnants at large, security concerns in Ohio and Indiana, and diplomatic updates from Washington and Europe amid unrest and budgetary disclosures.
Remarkable Exits from Life and Death by Calculated Faith
A sprawling medley of anecdotes on deathbed resolves and famed scholars who confronted fate through suicide or defiant piety. Notes on Cardan, Breeche, Copernicus, Champooncir, Andre Chenier, and Monteigne reveal a tapestry of dramatic ends, reputations, and the moral reflections they provoked.
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William the Silent
Jiolland
Mathunata
Bealigar
de Thou
Hieronymus Cardan
Pavia
Creech
Tyncretius
Voltaire
N. Bit
Tinye
Ovid
Champooncir
Secretarie
Rivarol
Andre Chenier
Boucher
Thompson
Andromache
Barbere du ‘Roue Renvere
Paris
Virgil
Norrid
Caylus
Leira
Vangelas
Drydun
Yinaiey
Engineer's Quick Wit Saves Train From Grated Drop
An excursion train on the Portland and Ogdensburg line descends a heavy grade near St Johnsbury when the engine derails and four cattle on the track. The engineer orders the fireman to signal, the engine and tender are cut clear, and the train advances to drag the cattle away. The crew faces danger but the quick decision prevents a worse accident.
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Vennont
Portland and Ogdensburg
St. Johusbury
Councellcut
Thian
Bartington
Wealth and youth sons ruin in a Chicago tale and echoed prophecies
The piece surveys rich fathers whose educated sons squander fortunes and borrow from peers, ending in forgery and ruin. It contrasts these prodigal heirs with self-made parents and notes a general decline in self-reliance across wealthy families. It then shifts to longevity myths and statistics from Britain and America, highlighting numerous centenarians and urging health through air, water, diet, exercise, and moderation.
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New York City
Gambiers
Chicago
Reckleas
George D. Prentice
Henry Clay
British Islands
Hart
Registrared
England
London
Ephraim Pratt
Shutes- Dery
Lawrence
Stetland
Catherine
Desmond
Ireland
Thomas Parr
Shropshire
Keuligern
St. Mungo
Glasgow
G. P. R. Jones
Richmond
Virginia
William McKim
John de Is Somet
Wonder Hooker
Shere
Kayser's Dog Dispute Ends In Damages
The St Louis Globe Demoncrat reports a quarrel over a dog owned by Kayser and claimed by John Plass. The dog shifted ownership amid bites and lawsuits, with initial verdicts of 1500 then 1000 dollars for the injured complainant, Hizzabeth Swellein, and counterclaims settled through several trials. A second case centered on a Mech safety incident at Machinery Hall during Centranial crowds.
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Kayser
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
John Plass
Plass
Animer
Ploss
Tayrer
Jaoma
Hiizabuth Swellein
Plage
Small humming-bird engine with tiny flywheel features
A fragmented note describes a small steam engine with a tiny flywheel three fourths of an inch in diameter and a stroke of one twenty fourth of an inch. Built to a 25 cent gold piece foundation, the device is noted to be made of gold, steel, and platinum and required a magnifying glass to inspect.
Two Strongholds and the Keys of World Power
The piece argues Gibraltar and Constantinople as strategic keys to global influence. It likens Gibraltar to the Mediterranean gateway and Constantinople to the Black Sea hub, noting past and potential future sieges and shifts in control influencing European trade and empire reach. It cites historic sieges, population, and the strategic value of both cities in a colonial context.
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Mediterranean
Constantinople
Black- Sea
Gibraltar
England
Turkey
Europe
Spain
Bay of Gibraltar
Hercules
Ceuta
Atlantic
Britain
Byzantium
Bosphorus
Constanting
Rnd
Gibtar
Brights Manchester Speech Reassesses Turco-Servinh War
The speech criticizes the Turco-Servinh war and recalls the Crimean War, arguing the conflict was disastrous, costly, and humbling. Bright contends Britain bore a heavy financial burden while criticizing government and allied actions that led to immense losses and loans.
Tiny stature in history sparks debate on progress
Canon Kingsley warned that many small young men crowding London signals race deterioration yet history shows short figures shaping ideas. From Socrates to Napoleon, great minds and rulers were diminutive, suggesting intellect and achievement outsize their size.
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Canon Kingsley
London
Jentin
Cauute the Great
Montaigne
Pope
Dryden
Dr. Watts
Scarren
Dun Mun Miserica
Caaselis Pamvy Magazine
King of Abyssinia Faces Egyptian Forces in Prolonged Clash
A rugged Abyssinian king outmaneuvers Egyptian strength for a year amid disaster reports and shifting loyalties. Meanwhile, Cook St. John of Watton, aged about one hundred, dies suddenly, recalling a century of events with remarkable mental clarity. The tributes note his memory of presidents and lasting influence on his community.
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Africa
Egypt
Kiediv
Nati
Iil
Abyssinia
Heypt
Cuba
Spain
Modocs
Biouk
Plains
United States
Cook St. John
Watton
New York
Tribieur
Woman kills her children on road near Philadelphia
In a Pennsylvania railroad area near Philadelphia a woman identified as Mrs Baker killed five of her children using a large willow club. Constable Baker arrested her in Market Street after she fled toward West Chester. The judge ordered her jailed as she raved about doing it to save their souls, saying she wanted heaven for her children. Other items note wages for women in France and a bombshell incident in Baltimore.
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Howe
Tin Mort Pook
Fort Peck
Boreau
Sar
Kall Lake
East Sapinay
Obavies
Bluhm
Fred Bolt
John Smith
Lerman Knapp
John Gasaie
Boy Alam
Rio
Welch
King Tie
Rotor
Sted Cloud
Joming
Wevhavingy
Cikarmng
Jo Gan
McKeuxie
Azenay
Etter
Chisago
Alevatore Nephr
Omte
Clinyenne
Morritt
Ae Bigern
Sonntsting
Cluven Cobiyaijen
Fourti Freiment
Pinewell
Tien
Afeatit
ACA Ogden
Fort Saramie
Met Cloud
Abe Lako
Atmahza
Urigham
Snaofer
Hiat- Ai
Smith
Halledy
Ruellvile
Ind
Chadwick DB
Brittalp
Paris
Ky Hind
Aniy Sina
Juvi
Rhodoa
Indy
Lodes
Fred al
Gove
Kirkwood
Hurldin
Missouri
Osborn
Kangae
Pennington
Dakota
Garber
Nebraka
Pirol Cory
Rentlemen
Mick
Canalia
Niles
Gramliuport
Tia Amore
Legiodatuvos
Pave
Fae
Jounal
Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Fratteis Wanford
Dows ‘Cout
Down
Kelvester Starkweather
Ataira
Bent Alinally
Khandaisk
Nestick
Alimondnnggur
Poonab
Bholapore
Kaladgi
al Duurane
Mparly
Etvers Distiesa
Ment
Threa
Constantinople
Grand Viglor
Hague
Holland
Montenegro
Itia
Deligred
Rares
Alert
Discovery
North Pole
Narese
Manigra
Nicaragua
Dianfield
Mosquito Point
Iaka
Adams
Vienne
Prince Aucraperg
Austrian Coonall
Austrie
Terril
Whiteheid
Sarechet
Withoga
France
Workingmen’s Congress
Madame Ronit
Kia
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Itrankes
Randall Telegram
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Henry Riftes
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Tey
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Pope County
Hughes
Bale
Itte
Revenue
Perrytown
Miss
Blurdivant
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Fio
Ted Ella Orima
Ohio
Bell
Opnton
Binck
Gage
Boynton
Abe Or
Clough
Banbinser
Tiret Din' Baylor
Recomil
Bapning
Teint Diestriet
Gardner
McMahon
Eixth
Sevanth
Dickey
Highth
Keifer
Jones
Republ
Fanth
Fouter
Rteveoth
Diaoh
Neal
Ewing
Demccrat
Turtesnth
Boulbard
Owley
Veo Voorhees
Ipublican
Danford
Trepublican
Williams
Gray
Euptome Court
Niblack
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Hawk
Perkins
Fopk
Warden
Nef
Bocruta
Menderson
Bhaw
Buskirk
Hmart
Darden
Bapromo
Bolisack
Washington
O'Connen Power
Parnell
United States of American
Bordara
Yeaean
al Thorn
United Hates
United State
United States of America
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Hamtchor FE
Btato
Portoffice Department
Morencias
Bay Francisco
Joe
Honolulu
Oaward
Ciara Bell
San‘Francisco
George
Marengo
Cornelius Howard
Jamoa Allen
Dave
New Bedard
Ahip Camilla
Cotte
Jacones Cartier
Montreal
Tomeankid Faan
Methodiat Cliurch
Las
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Louisville
Dunmore
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Yourénnaesonger
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Annepolis
Onder
Cockle
Twindy
Clary Quan
Soreign
Maxy Oflleera
Rossin
Amr Nay Corps
Jiua Leonor
R . & Carapris
London Pitres
Mowday Beyono
Richi
Mechwalsun
Gorhsa
Centranial
John Bright
Manchester
Brightssid
Ming
Uda
Rogland
Tirkab
Bulgaria
Lid
Alwajpa
Pennsylvania
A ~ Sitchen
Broadway
Allex. Jones
Baltimore Sun
Cragin & Co
Philadelphia
Dobbin
Tus Mise Piko
Cincinnati
Stanley
Lenin
Lund
East India
Rafeva
Burnett
Jahhson
Ohio State Paix
Ohio Valley Pisng Company
Ripley
Sayronn
Coxe von Caranun
Cotto
SY Labs
Bexrves
Asa Ghofer
Uelfer
Lake
Ried
Uae
Milwaukee
Oinginnats
Caarrep
Saoae
Gants
Addread Bullioy Mining Co
Broadway, N.X
Simeihing
Yorom Eb CO
R. Lost
Lo Agents
FRA
Pearman Pe World
Tim Pedegeine
Astutma Seecifig
Tedinn
de Sanple
Aldret
Jay Bronson
Albany
Oreromon
GMM Manufg. CO
Ee Avaitton
Postotice
Pa York
Avery Hoy
Ernest Hart
Sewargs N.Y Mats
Ty ST Unys
Linington
Chiesgo
BO Isrys Shear Music
Ful Bpw
Birsote
the Lion
Agus Uae
Uva
W. Boreau
Cincination
Tk & Madison Fit
Chipacd
Micke
Stenoth
Kay
St. Boston
Bia
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Didier
Lor
Ineach Co
J. Worth
St. Louis
Moe
J. J. TS
Hatae
Greenwich St
Dasoreas
Kedling & CO
Pubianert Standart
Broadway, NX
al Works
Wall St
Baxerr
Bankers
LF Wal Se
Nework
Pal
D. H. Bufeorty Sboston
Benard
BOO
Baaln Fenaary
Lutea
Tntimusines Agznis
Vesey St
N. Y
Tob J. Whith
St Bond Street
HUW
Hoatan
Maas
Lostan Weekly
Knight & Knight
Washington, D.C. C
Alanie
Laloga
Edirt
Soo
Bloompete
Lang
Bey
Eood Enater
Pook
Fuabeater Wisentier
Olin Prin
Exsiuluahefnge
Él Statup
Potter's American Monthly
N. F. Burnhan’s
Luke Autyg
Certian
Alein
Searen
Iason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs
Wae
Anse
Todges
MASON
Hamlin Organ CO
Hason & Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin Roe
Vienna
Santiago
Philadelpula
Americas
Manon
Mason & Hamlen
Onde Co
Tremont ‘Streat
Boston
Wiliystorizinaly
Rte
San Serra Neoby
Ana Noel Wate
Pemminster
Milwanikse
Detroit
Prattga
Retell
Warner
Agiawes
Spee
Rigas
Brill
Burns
Mariford
Hkengey St
Clele
Givan
Bee
Keating
Halrgaur Poweron
Beco
Elias & Walls
Wet'n Aste
Eupeon Wy
HH. A. Hurl But & CO
Randolph Atrect Chicago
NEW _WILLCOX & Ging
Pension and Remechine
C. Willcox
Gibbs S. M. Co
Don St
Adi Roed
A.C Deane
Edger
Hicago
the Ledger
Ita
Liniment
Gunn
Raiacarysife
Agen Senate
Cautic
Ginginaatio
Ani
Seltzeri le
Tiakors
Whiting
Nios Rts
Meriden Cutlery CO
Tos "Parkat Tvony” Haun
Tara Eyre
Celhutald Katte
Most
Handel
Gee York
Une Ord
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