Blanshfield Games and Capitol Costs Rise
Washington capitiol costs reach 12 000 000 with Albany project at 14 000 000 and more funding expected. Five naturalized Americans born abroad Fair Sewell Jones from Florida Treland Tower Nev England Beck Scotland. New York Post office sent largest protection stamp requisition 41 290 483 000.
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National
Washington
Albany
la Éuventyuix
United States
Fair
Sewell
Jones
Florida
Treland
Tower
Nevada
England
Beck
Scotland
New York
Turge and Lawrenson administer oath of office
A postmaster general oath of office was administered to Turge by Judge Lawrenson, a departmental clerk. The oath marks a 19th holder in the role since 1845 with the department noting Lawrenson’s long service since 185s.
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Turge
Greehen
Lawrenson
Wao
Ave Johoeon
President seeks relief from intrusive Lux correspondents in Florida
Lux correspondents who have forced themselves upon the President's fishing party in Florida are described as a seabees crowd of fellows in the profession. The piece implies the President wants to get clear of them.
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Lux
Florida
Cooper estate valued at 2 million with specific bequests
The late Peter Cooper left an estate valued at two million dollars. After a hundred thousand to Cooper Union and two hundred thousand in special bequests, the remainder is to be divided between his son Mayor Cooper and his daughter, wife of Representative Abra am Hewitt of New York.
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Peter Cooper
Cooper Union
Hig Son
Cooper
Pie Daughter
Abraan 9. Hewitt
New York
Ohio
Southteen Porta
New Orlesup
Fox
Mnrrows
Dominion
United States
Peres Coopar
Teng Xeoma
St. Pay
Minneapolis Milla
New England
Grozoz H. Margot
Pittersburgh
Wacey
Maury Aydergon
Shab Lady
Rhode Island
William Sprague
Lie State
Jay Goond
Itd
Western Union
Oulvun
Teil
Plymouth
Ind
Corsimpion
Carlile
Bing
Pennaygania
Gyurex
David W. Batce
Milwanekee
Muery A
Belnun
Savana
Coroelina Brinker Hof
teRaimit
Brinkerhoff
Yas prospect of big show at We Nation Exposition
A May 24 to June 23 exposition in Chicago will showcase railroad machinery and appliances. Minerals, agricultural machinery, forest products, and road machinery will be admitted to the general show, described as a big thing in both literal and technical senses.
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Yas
Ohicago
New Orleans Trade Trends Hint at Bright Year Ahead
Early 19th century style report notes trade in New Orleans for the first quarter suggests a strong year. City embraces a new life while opposing canals and lakes drying up. Philadelphia group forms a cremation society offering graded funeral plans and cremation services for members and families.
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New Orleane
Hennepin Canal
Great Lakes
Fire at Berkeley Hotel Highlights Elevator Safety
A daytime blaze at the Berkeley Hotel Boston started in an elevator. The incident underscores the need for fireproof elevators and proper top venting. Reports note rapid spread to the attic and discuss broader concerns about treatment of pauper remains in other cities.
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Berkeley
Boston
Pereanent
Mixed early 20th century notes span economy and crime
The page reports poor winter wheat tax results in Ohio while livestock conditions improve. Quarantine plans, political moves, and legal cases appear alongside obituaries, criminal probes, and international diplomacy notes, highlighting figures like Maury Aydergon and William Sprague amid debts, births, and illicit concerns.
Fragmented European Affairs Triggering Czar, Vatican Tensions
The item notes displeasure of Vatican authorities over Cablegrans and Ancoumgor Capra opening Parnell’s subscription list, threats from nihilists likely to affect the czar’s coronation, and police belief Alexander III may resist crowding after a constitutional concession. It mentions Danish discontent, Gladstone’s death, Parnell’s illness, and explosives act rapid passage, plus Asver’s Rome residence and Huyten revolutionaries in Madrid.
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Ancoumgor Capra
Parnell
Vatican
Trex
Mexander III
Denmark
Gladalané
Great Britain
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Ter Coor
Crarina
S. Petersburg
Ana Bhason
Pariamentanl
England
Americus Por
Rome
Asver
Parisco Rospigliosi
Therma of
Constantine
Mirajoane
Criminal roundup spans embezzlement and arrests in multiple regions
A chaotic report lists alleged embezzlements and arrests across the United States and Canada. W L Burt, former Union Pacific cashier in Counci Binify Iowa, faces 3000 theft charges. Extraditions, libel verdicts, and shootings accompany a wide array of cases from New York to New Brunswick and New Mexico.
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Sanctuax
Heie
Fennsylvania
Halph
W.L. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Coun
Ci) Binify
Lowa
Sostog
Willinton Knigby & Co
New York
United States
TrEene Arest
Charleston
N.G
Barnwell County
Rose Howard
Rose Howard, Aged 1%, While Io” Pane
Arene
Iarth
Fires and Disasters Hit Multiple Cities Coast to Coast
A string of fires and accidents reports widespread damage from Saxinyitz Tennessee to Booth Bay Maine. Major losses include a 100000 conflagration in Saxinyitz, the destruction of Mowbray's flour mill in Stockton and 250000 in cargo loss with 30000 insured, a Boston hotel blaze injuring occupants, a fatality at Lincoln House Murphysboro Illinois, a wrecked Missouri Pacific train wreck near Beaker Texas with several deaths, a caved mine in Michigan’s Jon district trapping eight with one recovered, and a large fire ruining building stores engines and 60100 tons of ice at Booth Bay. Grand River flood swells Brantford and surrounding towns. A lamp topple in Maryland destroys 150000 in property and costs two lives. Natick factory fire causes insured losses. Lymanville mill burn in Rhode Island costs 40000 with insurance 2690. The volume ends with An hotel fire at An-
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Saxinyitz
Tenn
Mowbray
Stockton
Minnerots
Adtaroe
Eax
Berkeley
Boston
Syara
Chicago
Lincoln House
Murphysboro
Beaker
Texas
Keil Ridge
Michigan ‘Jon
Oseman
Rnickerbocker Company
Booth Bay
Grand River
Brantford
Gat
Maryland
Frax
S Boot and Shos
Natick
Massachusetts
Loas
Lyyaanville
North Providence
Rhode Island
S Hotel
Ab An
Shipping disaster and floods hit Montreal and coast
Notting Hill steamer from New York to London met a severe storm causing heavy damage and crew injuries. Heavy rains flooded several regions, submerging parts of New Orleans, washing out roads, and crippling lines such as the Texan Pacific. In Montreal four long-established businesses failed, led by Lord & Munn with up to 300000 liabilities.
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Sonia
Connecticut
Notting, Hill
New York
London
Wea
Campo Santo
Ilsa
Texan Pacific Railroad Company
Busine Homes
Montreal
Lord ,& Munn
Lord, Magor & Munn
C. CG
Snowdon & Co
Doumartenu de Co
Gath reports new politics book and other 19th century items
The Capita Gath notes J G Bishops new politics history to be published by a Hartford firm. It covers various items from Chinese ministering to social access, a retrial, a grave shaft funding, silver coinage from Hawaii, a pension pay discrepancy case, Bowdler act preferences, and a treasury ruling on tariff provisions and free import of chin-building material.
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Thieia
Lautcooereen
Wasarseron
Curionis
United States
Freien Secaunt
Market Prices for Agricultural Commodities and Goods
The report lists April and May prices for wheat, barley, rye, pork, lard, butter, cheese, eggs, and flour with variations by grade and month. It includes bids, receipts, and market movements for hogs, cattle, and shipping goods, reflecting a fluctuating commodity market. Entities include April May months, wheat and barley varieties, pork and lard prices, and various commodity terms.
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Auller
Aoller
Chicago Market Report From April 16 Trade News
Grain and livestock futures show mixed moves with Wheat steady to lower and Corn erratic. Prices for pork, butter, and eggs ease or hold. whiskey remains steady while beef and pork cuts see modest demand and firmer or softer tones depending on category.
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Chicago
Lote
Aeler
Sen
Weller Juno
Weller
Eeller
Vellar Jane
Eller Taly
Jane
Lord
Selley
Plantation Philosophy and Moral Struggle in a Rural Voice
A fragmented reflection on human belief, moral limits, and social freedom. The speaker questions honesty in self growth and critiques aggression, noting the quiet rep and harsh acts shaping character without clear resolution. The piece hints at a broader theme of freedom and responsibility amid social critique.
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Chile
Cata
Feller Gils
Ds Rep
Suffering the World's Advancement and Moral Decay
The text critiques political figures and public virtue, portraying the sucker as a coward and a thief while praising neighborly trust. It argues success invites public distrust and condemns slander and betrayal in social relations, reflecting cynical views of leaders and ordinary people in Arkansas traveler lore.
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Prida
Oman
Arkanans Raveler
Punctuality Panics in a Wordy Wedding Tale
In Chambers' Journal a tale laments punctuality miseries as guests, brides, and an officer face delays at social functions. Five minutes late causes fashionable embarrassment, ruined prospects, and comic chaos, while a nurse, a cab driver, and a wary aunt illustrate the era’s obsession with exact timing.
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Mr. P
Jounire
Chambers’ Journal
Home Life Tips For A Courtly Husband
A humorous old guide urges husbands to project dominance at home with brash acts. It suggests scolding the dog, kicking animals, neglecting hygiene, and flaunting a casual, harsh demeanor to keep wives and children in line. The piece mocks chauvinist tricks and late night poolroom escapes.
Jefferson on farming honor and labor in Green's Fruit Grower
The passage argues farmers should honor their calling and develop their abilities before seeking praise. It emphasizes self improvement, patient labor, and ambition to rise in occupation, contrasting honor with pity for unworthy effort. The quote frames farming as a divinely chosen, demanding path.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jesus
Green
Suffering Missouri man seeks relief from neuralgia
An old man Slake in Missouri endures neuralgia severe enough to threaten a coroner. A doctor or remedy named Coke is mentioned as providing relief, with hints of care for backache and pain. The fragmentary text appears to sketch a local tale of a cranky elderly man finding comfort from a treatment, though details are unclear.
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Missouri
Jacobs
Slake
Baya S
Sacobs
Anya
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