The Limes and New Developments Across North America
The article surveys railroad progress with Canada and northwest frontier plans, reports on Denver’s public nuisance claim about a coaster, and notes Colonel Fred D Grant’s Chicago rail venture. It highlights strong cotton yields in the south, Arkansas wine prospects, a New Mexico Arizona natural bridge, Bazin’s electric lightning breakthrough, a West Shore railroad speed record, and Nebraska’s population surge to near 700,000 by 1885.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Coannesrontes
Northwest Territories
Dominion
Denver
Col
Daily News
New York
Fred D. Grant
Chicago
Wisconsin Central
Baltimore and Ohio Companita
Arkansas
Frese
National Guard
Malilsary
Slckled
Tri Civic
Cherlages
Boe
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
New Mexico
Arizona
West Shore
Buffalo
Frankfort
Jay
Alabama
Genesee Junction
Baltimore & Ohio
Railway Gazegles
America
Canada Southern Railway
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Trunk-murder suspect on board New Zealand mail steamer
A New Zealand mail steamer arriving in San Francisco Monday carried Maxwell, wanted in St. Louis for a trunk murder. The item also notes census figures for Massachusetts, civil war endings, road and railway developments, and various local incidents spanning fires to murders with names and places.
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New Zealand
San Francisco
Maxwell
St. Louis
Massachussetts
Columbia
Wbite
Bea
Michigan
Grand Rapides
Phurcher
Spiritualists
Danlier
Waerdr
Minnesota
St. Paul
Indiana
Epidemics, upheavals and fires cross continents
A sweep of reports from Odessa to Mexico describes an epidemic resembling cholera in Odessa and yellow fever outbreaks in Mazatlan and Mazatlan area. European tensions include French tax expulsions of suspected German spies and Balkan diplomacy. British envoy Hesny Drosmony Ware negotiates for alliances with Turkey. Prominent fires devastate properties in Quebec, Illinois, Kentucky and New Mexico, with significant losses and casualties.
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Odessa
Russia
Paris
Avo
Mexico
Princesa
Louisa of
Wales
Joseph I of
Rustzia
Sm Hesny Drosmony Ware
Turkey
Egypt
Lond Ranpoltn Churchill
Ireland
India
Tax Vosserche Zeitung
Zanzibar
Ibis
Government reports no cholera cases in Maluga
From the capital the state department notes the civil governor proclaims no cholera cases in Maluga. Turbulence in Indian Territory prompts Fort Reno to receive four companies of the Fifth Cavalry and three of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. White House to close for renovations until the president returns in September. Seconp CoMptronrek Maynard blocks a $875 navy yard cost item. signal officers ordered back to regiments except Lt Greely to finish Arctic report. Cotton condition at 96, crop yields updated. Congress approves $110,000 for transport of $40,000,000 in gold by rail and mail due to express rates. shipments paused temporarily.
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State Department
Maluga
Indian Territory
Fort Reno
Fifth Cavalry
Twenty-fourth Infantry
White House
Bseconp CoMptronrek Maynard
Heac’ Cousts
Wallack
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Navy
Robert Craig
Fourth Artillery
H. C. Dumwoody
Greely
Tou Agricultural Bureau
Fiist
Iman
Congress
San Francisco
Sub-Treasury
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Grant Book Claims Copying Hartford Biography Features
The American Publishing Company of Hartford contends that publishers of General Grant’s book copied features from a Hartford biography published before. They allege the title Personal History of U S Grant and several elements such as the Fort Donelson surrender letter the lieutenant age 21 portrait and the horse buying anecdote were original to their work and closely appropriated for the General’s work.
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American Publishing Co
Hartford
Conn
Gen Grant
Hartford Sople
Grant
U. S. Grant
Han
Fort Donelson
Fetter
Government Lands Rules For Momesteads Timber Culture Laws
The Niobrara Pioneer outlines two land classes offered and unoffered with payment or land warrants. Homestead and preemption rules require age, residency, filings, and fees, plus proof of improvements over years. Timber culture demands 8 years of cultivation on 10 acres or 2,700 trees per acre. no residence required. Also noted are instruments and research on standards, and foreign housing reform debates in Parliament.
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Niobrara Pioneer
Nebraska Paper
United States
Sguch
Tvo
Agricultural College
U. S
Salaries in the variety business show long decline
The article notes that after the 1873 panic performers earned high salaries but wages have steadily dropped since. Top variety stars still take 100 to 150 per week, while leading orchestra leaders now often receive only about 30. It also traces career paths of notable performers who moved from variety stages to legitimate theatre.
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J. EK
Emmet
Nat Goodwin
Wranky, MecKay
Chestnut Street
WD. Gemmill
Tremble’s Varieties
Pittsburg
Geo
Shuizht
Billy Batts
Hugh Pay
Tenth
Callowhill
William J. Gilmore
Henry EZ
Dixey
Spy Legitimate Theatre
Rice
Lillian Russell
Tony Pastor
Jacques Kruseger
Willie Edoin
Grand Central Theatre
Evolution debate among Beecher and friends sparks faith concerns
Fragmented notes recount a facet of a broader exchange on evolution. Beecher’s stance provokes alarm about Christianity. Jones questions the meaning of evolution as Smith defends it amid a lively, if partial, dialogue.
The Real Blue Beard of Brittany Unearthed Tale
The piece traces the Breton origin of Blue Beard through Comorre the Cursed in Brittany around 520 AD. It contrasts Perrault’s tales with ancient legends, notes frescoes near Napoleonville, and links Carhaix lore to St Gildas and Triphyne. The account weaves oral histories, church records, and archaeological finds into the Blue Beard legend in a period-voice style.
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Claude
Charles Perrault
Dex
Louvre
Blue Beard
Perrault
Brittany
Blavet
Blos-Baard
Comorre the Cursed
Gration the Great
Breton
Parris
Arthur
Grallon
Isle
Abes
Carhaix
Ker Ahes
Lorient
Roscoff
Grallou
Finans
Comorre
Prince Arthur
Britain
Comorra
Lars
Bis
Carnaix
Bir Gildas
Bay of
Quibertan
Abelard
Gildag
Triphyne
Comore
Vannes
Albert le Grand
Lin
Napolionville
Bt. Gildas
Castle France
Cammorrey
Hich
Camorre
Yannes
Camarre
Cantla
St. Gildas
Bibons
St Nicolas de Jenzy
Napolgonyile
Comarre
Triphyns
Sister Anne
St Gildas
la Grand
Bonnie
Prince Charlie
Scotland
San Domingo's railroad plan sparks hopes for island growth
The New York Sun reports on a proposed 88 mile rail line from Samana Bay through La Vega Real to Santiago de los Caballeros in San Domingo. American capital backs the project and promises agricultural and industrial gains, despite island governance and race tensions.
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New York
San Domingo
Alexander Baird
Kr. Baird
England
Samana Bay
la Vega Real
Plana
America
le Vegadele Concepcions
Moda
Santiago de Los Cabellaros
United States
Grant
West Indies
Garmany
Charles
Neroca
América
Panama
Europe
New Jersey
Baird
Ata
Lathia Coun
Platt
Republic
Caesarea
Casareo
Coleridge Marries An American Lady In England
Lord Chief Justice Coleridge wed American Amy Augustus Jackson Lawford in a private ceremony at Loxpton with a special license dated August 10. The couple met aboard the Gallia while returning from the United States and the marriage triggered sensational chatter in society circles despite initial doubts and a threatened breach of promise suit.
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Loxpon
Coleridge
Amy Agustus Jackson Lawford
Gallia
United States
Biz
France guards against cholera in Paris measures
Paris tightens health controls as cholera fears spread from the south with quarantines for travelers and nightly sanitation drives. The National warned deaths were undercounted and alleged British involvement in Paine’s execution in Egypt framed by a forthcoming letter in La Tittranmigante Rickfore.
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France
Paris
The
National
Bier
la Tittranmigante Rickfore
Paine
el Mahdi
Egypt
Pala Prica
Armay
Cholera Deaths and Cases Across Spain Aug 15
Spain reports 37 deaths from cholera in 24 hours and 4918 new cases with 1240 deaths yesterday. Cholera declared within Spanish lines with four deaths in the city area. Gibraltar refuses to seal off Spain as panic grows and population departs amid military inaction blamed for failing to curb spread.
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Spain
Cibral
Hbe
Gibraltar
Business Embarrassments and Failures Across U S Week
A scrambled 19th century wire summary reports weekly business failures across the United States totaling 168, with Western and Pacific states contributing over half. It notes an assignment with preferences to Henry Crine and Edson seizure of decayed fish and bad fruit at a Hebrew market and references a French scientist linking earthquakes to solar and lunar tides.
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New York
Henry Crine
Edson
Offal Dock
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Norton
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White River
M. Bazin
M. de Lesseps
Ecole Polytechnique
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Union
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Aken
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Telegraphic
CRIME
Wien
J Epwin Preston
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N. ‘Ys
Tilda Miner
Preston
Himelf
Joan Scorr
Shelton Fiouriog Milla
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Adolphus Remple
William Remple
Frank
Dunn
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Reuben
Jacob Williams
Todi Township
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Canstenn Huougs
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Fred Scihnur
Second Streat Methodist Church
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Peter Carroll
Gen. Grant
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Rowland
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Metropolitan Board of Works
Peabody Trustees
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ROGE
Tittsvorg Diepacel
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Wilmington
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George
Housefiien
Yankton
Iteca
Bass
Pioneer Iron-Works
Brooklyn
Mooney
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Cheerfalmes
Heaven
Wayer
Jialan
Earth
Prade
Frank H- Feano
Louie Maga- Tike
Coleridge Marrier
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