Flood Rock explosion opens greater flood channel in New York
New York on October 12 reports the Flood Rock explosion of 280000 pounds of dynamite at Med Gate. The blast at 11:12 disrupted the river, with crowds watching from shores as the sea surged and rocks were hurled upward. Engineers led by Kendal Newton oversaw the plan to widen the channel, with measurements showing a substantial increase in navigable depth.
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Mary Newton
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Lisen
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Itineeton
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Buy Shore
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Venesuus
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Wiait
Hullete Reef
Fluat Rock
Ifell Gare
Winna Beyzule
Hell
Gale Chanel
New York Warbor
Mood Rock
Theaound
Fell Gate
Lhallet’s Reef
Josh Billings Dead Henry W Shaw Passes Away at Monterey
Henry W Shaw known as Josh Billings died at Monterey California at age about sixty five from apoplexy. He spoke just before death and joked about rest of the brain. Born in Vermont he lived in New York and Washington DC and gave lectures for seventeen years.
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Henry W. Shaw
Rotterey
Cal
Mostenny
Josh Billings
Shaw
Quid
Heny W
Jebkotins
Perils of the Deep The Corwin Rescues Wrecked Whalers
The U S revenue cutter Corwin reports a New Bedford whaler Napoleon sunk in the Arctic Ocean with 22 of 36 crew lost. Rescue included eight survivors in one boat and others saved later. captains and mates among the missing. Nearby whalers Mabel and Grurge in Marblehead saw wrecks. Susana crew lost with several sailors. The Corwin also saved crew of Abraham Barker after a capsizing during the gale.
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San Francisca
Cal
United States
Alaska
Keamen Obuank
Napoleon
Joaquin Kilus
Corwit Gid
Mabel Quid Grurge
Susin
Marbletead
Mass
Wainweigh'a
Wilbur Lee
Cooper
August Wilheli
Jats Evins
Susana
We Susa
Ohio
Abraham Barker
Kennedy
Three Girls Drowned Crossing Milliran Creek
A tragic accident near Milliran's Jam in Estransils, Pa, on Tuesday afternoon left three young women dead after a party crossing Mahoning Creek without a bridge. Annie Neale and Mary Neale, daughters of W Neale and James Neale respectively, were among those who attempted the small boat crossing and were swept under in the swift current.
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Milliran
Afilliran’s
W. ©. Neale
Mary
James Neale
War in Europe Threatens Bulgaria Servia Clash Shifts Powers
Reports from London on October 15th say King Milan of Serbia vows war or abdication as he crafts a manifesto for his army. Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey move troops and guns toward Balkans amid tensions. Western ministers react as Russian, Austrian, and German envoys weigh responses. A separate court case in London stalls litigation with delays granted pending documents. Pendleton aims for a quick agreement with Germany on visa expulsions and American protections.
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Noseh
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CiJevtirg
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Agatin
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Weiziie
Hianrek
Turkey
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Sultay
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Groces
Servi
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Greece
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Whiduy
Servis
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Sevgia
Mermanii
Shiskali
Pooyate
Mul Karian Union
Marguly de Nevilles
Terr von Kadawits
Geruiai
St Con
Bularia
Sui
Princs Alexander
Rustehuk
Russia
Hiel
Louis Lvl
Northwest Territory
Francis Henry Jouve
al. Fitzpatrick
Kiel
Cunutian
Hin
Mn Webster
Pendleton
Loxnor
United States
Germany
Arg
Elephant Empress Kills Trainer After Rampage at Circus
Oct. 18 report from Prinaneroma describes Clephant Empress owned by John O'Brien attacked trainer Willie White at Forepaugh's winter quarters. Empress lashed with tusks, knocked him against a brick wall, dismembered his body, and injured bystander Taylor. White survived, hospitalized. Empress killed third man in career. Northwest trade notes as wheat prices rise and credit steadies.
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Cirana
Prinaneroma
John O'Brien
Efreus
Tnten
Lnte
Harry Conley
John Flovl
Caaley
Bert Re White
Wiile
Alley
Empress
Alton
Alain
Dkor Taylor
Uilentes
Payton
Taylor
Willie
Stapp
Jain Coyle
Quarantine Proclaimed for Multiple Counties in Several States
Live Stock Commissioners urge the governor to issue a proclamation quarantining against ten counties across New York New Jersey Maryland and Kentucky Virginia and Delaware and West Virginia. A sensational note reports General William Mloward Lyin akin to a civil war figure and alleged threats linked to his wife and son.
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Ciovernor
Tesa
New York
Richmond
Kings
Queens
Bergen
Vassaie
Essex
Union
Muntordon
Cunden
Burlington
Hudson
Middlesex
New Jersey
Galtore Wnd
George’s
Marybind
Kairfax
London
Virginia
Tarcison
Poudtetoi
Kentucky
Newciustis
Delaware
Jefferson
West Virginia
Livisyn le
William Mloward Lyin
Lewy
WS. Vanengk
Nees
Bill
Peld
Emigration to Kansas Frontiers Increases As Families Move
A large fall emigration from this region heads to Kansas frontier counties as families seek new claims on public funds. The move is described as unparalleled since the postwar era. A special census in New Jersey reports white population up 14 percent since 1880 and colored up nearly 8 percent, totaling 5,278,089 with 50,014 voters.
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Kansan
Kansas
Inil
Wew Forsey
Turxton
N.J
New Jersey’ ‘Bay
Buckeye State elects Foraker as governor with Prohibition votes strong
Cormtnia Oct 15 Republican ticket wins Ohio state and county offices including Governor Joseph Foraker and General Robert Kennedy. Prohibitionists claim about 23,000 votes for Hordly’s ticket. Leonard cites Prohibition vote as balance of power. Republicans claim solid legislative gain though Democrats retain some county posts. Governor Hoadly calls result not a rebuke and notes apathy toward liquor laws influenced turnout.
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Foraker
Robert P. Kennedy
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John G. Brown
Jacob A. Kohler
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Jones
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Orkee
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Saint Dallut
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Furnter
Tour
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Hondly
Leonard
Robert Klarlan
Board of Control
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Hually
Repube Heath
Smi
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Eta
Republicana
Cleveland
Carl
Srrxerig.y
Leeds Bribe Case Update Unfolds in 88 Brine District
In a developing case tied to the 88 Leeds Bribe operation, prosecutors outline new evidence as officials gather documents from city offices. Lawyers for the defense challenge search warrants, while witnesses from the finance department testify about questionable payments and oversight gaps.
Various 19th Century News Briefs Reported
A miscellany of short items notes Lieutenant-Governor Mancing of Iowa resigning to move to Topeka, the National Liberal League choosing Robert Ingersoll as president, and the first Hebrew Christian Church services in America held in New York. Reports cover a large natural gas well discovery near Canon City, a shooting death in Compton, Illinois, and pugilist Dominick McCaffrey’s inheritance dispute in Australia. Also mentioned are election notes, court cases, postal service changes, and a new university project in Washington.
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Mancing
Iowa
Topeka
Kan
Cleveland
Robert @. Ingersoll
America
New York
Canonabintg
Albert Cook
Compton
Dominick McCaffrey
Philadelphia
Australia
Arsotlavon
Bloomington
Lil. Tuageday
LL. Bell
Blifton
Henryohnsen
John M. Wilso
Anthony Daly
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Klein
Kenoston
Ounmubson
Senate Can
Denocrat
Florida
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Wilchelt
Wisconsin
Charles Dillee
Perland Scot Land
Livertt J. Warlig
Hultianco
Buthorigal
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Valleas
Fernanda Toob Ixlani
Arica
Hina
Nalm
Lafayette
Ind
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Albert Southworth
Buearne
San Francisco
Austeabia
New Zealand
Lepin Nevis
Thas
Biedie
Oye
Beau Ludeud
Tha Posteallieu Department
Ates
Adiertivag Siuaintellie
Cthisjle University
Waatingtoiy
Hamilton
North
Nags
Thester
Luk
Jay Sigtet
Muuml
Colorade
Laking
Eusia Lias
United States
Dakota Territory
Mary Allen Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Mary Allen a young colored servant girl was convicted yesterday of murder in the second degree for poisoning the thirteen month old child of Emanuel Deroy by mixing poison into porridge. The child died shortly after and three others who ate the meal fell ill but recovered.
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Mary Allen
Emanuel Deroy
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