Governor Curtin Dies After Long Illness
Andrew Gregg Curtin, notable Civil War era governor of Pennsylvania, died in his home after weeks of illness. Born April 22, 1815 in Bellefonte, he rose from law and politics to lead the state during the war, later serving in Congress and briefly as U S minister to Russia. His long public career included staunch support for Lincoln and a postwar return to private life.
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Lincoln and Curtiin Plan Lincoln Secret Journey
Fragmentary narrative recounts Governor Curtin guiding Lincoln to a private train to dodge reporters before inauguration. It notes the use of telegraph cuts to hide movements and Lincoln asking Curtin to recognize civil war. Curtin fast acted to authorize troops and funding for defense.
Death of Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes in Boston home
Oliver Wendell Holmes died at his Boston residence on Henean street yesterday from a complication of illnesses. Born Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 2 1800, he studied law before turning to medicine and became a prominent physician and professor of anatomy in Boston. He returned from Beverly Farms ten days ago, and his recent fatigue is thought to have hastened his end. His death was kept quiet until late last night as family gathered at his bedside.
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Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and Poetic Essays Then and Now
The writer Holt and Ag early 1831 contributed prose and poetry across periodicals, gaining reputation through a metrical essay Poetry. He produced The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table pieces and later essays in The Atlantic Monthly, reflecting a prolific career in literature and lecturing.
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Litermibure
Jonetia
Hersiard
RAN OFF A HIGH TRESTLE ATLANTA INCIDENT REPORTED
A chaotic account describes a fall from a high trestle near Atlanta with multiple injuries and unclear details. Witnesses include noted names and a call to subpare officials. The report mentions the Warners' National Congress adjournment and resolutions on U S senators elected by the people and immigration, with mixed reception and debate.
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New York Democrats Nominate City Officials and Judge
After a lively gathering the New York state Democracy nominated the committee of seventy leaders for city and court posts. Colonel William L. Strong was named for mayor, John W. Gulf for recorder, Henry R. Beekonan for justice of the superior court, with others renominated to Congress by the Denver convention.
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Committee of Seventy
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Honseth W. Cobb
Welfth Congressional District
Misseul
Week of Sordid News From Far and Near
A sprawling, rough collage of 19th century items mixed from politics to crime. Notable names include Loudert Rabbi Solomon Schindler and James Owens. Reports mention a Rockfort homicide case, a Rockford area church event, and a university riot at the University of Pennsylvania. Other items cite the Bryan convention, Populist gains in Georgia, and international affairs with Britain France and China. The tone is a brisk, miscellany style with scattered dates and places.
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France
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University of Pennsylvania
Fragmented 1900s press notes mix of officials and crime
A garbled Oct. item lists appointments in the U S and Europe, with names such as Lavwter and Willan, plus notes on an editor dispute, a short excerpt about a Morris Park incident, a Chicago graft mention, and a Union freight cashier fleeing with $150,000. It also references an English engraver, a Brooklyn suicide, and a Cambridge University press assignment.
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Englaver
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Hinckley
New York
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John Wilson & Son
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Fatal Fire at factory injures many and destroys building
A fire at the Manufacturing section of a multi story brick building caused severe injuries to workers including Meanie Garey and Pred Denheim with many others burned or crushed. The blaze started at the bottom of Chestertown Street and spread rapidly. front wall collapsed, trapping workers. Chief Killottie halted risky rescues, investigation expected.
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Bloomfield Bank Robbery Leaves One Wounded
In Bloomfield Indiana on Wednesday night robbers dynamited the bank, escaping with nearly $5,000. A posse pursued, and a suspect was wounded and may die. Three gang members fled. two were captured, with others identified as river boat and freight workers. The incident disrupted bystanders and highlighted the risks faced by local law enforcement.
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Markets by Telegraph and Grain Prices Reported
Markets by telegraph show oil and grain prices with mixed activity and strong exchange. Livestock at the Union Stock Yards includes hogs and cattle with receipts and varied prices. calves, sheep, and lambs listed with regional quotes and courses for the day.
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