Taxation reform and labor tensions sweep noted regions
In Marshfield Times a chaotic text discusses taxation reform in the United States and European politics. Henry George and Thomas G. Behrman of New York push a measure while Ohio hosts a convention in Columbus. The piece also covers labor and prison labor debates, electrical experiments, and public funding for inaugurations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
Thomas G. Bhearman
New York
Ohio
Columbus
Electric Sparks Crash and Rail Disasters Reported
A string of railway and industrial accidents is reported including a fatal collision near Wabasha Minnesota where brakeman Brooks died and medic Mead injured, a freight train derailment on the Dudley branch, another explosion in a coal shaft killing several and injuring many, a Chicago mill blast causing extensive damage and deaths, plus robberies and legal actions across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabasha
Minn
Brekeman Brooks
Uondoctor Mead
Wneax Conimont
Fraight
Dudley
Buntington and
Broadstop
Waitehead
Canon Crzt
Col
Copfeld
Mins
Beon
Oryalnon
Yhureday
Olivers Oat Mills
Brink
Falton
Halatsac
Ny Roots
Chicago
Jico
Uyebury
News Lo Briet Finds Oil Under California Claims Surplus
Various items report oil prospects with a Pennsylvania expert saying California holds more oil than Pennsylvania. Elections data show Harrison leading with 28,263 plurality. a stir about attempts to arrest election tellers in Newark. a large ostrich escape in California. a new brown stone similar to Nava Bedrock found near Coronado Islands. and a note on spiked clover in Humboldt County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmencen
Comindy
Pely
Avil
California
Old
Pennsylvania
van Pillein
Harrison
Port Towneund
W.T. Dno
Burs
Newark
N.J
Coronado Islands
San Diego
National Capital Act Signed For Mississippi Bridges
The president signs the National Capital act enabling bridge construction across the Mississippi at La Crosse. Other items include tariff bill direction, appointments in pension office, and nominations to Senate for land office, Indian agencies, and first building in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
la Crosse
R. B. Hoarsinge
A. P. Inghram
Illinois
Texaz
Staten
Perry Belmont
New York
Spain
Hones of
The
Woebington Evrning Btar
Senate Debates Tariff, Resolutions, and Holiday Adjournment
The Senate adjourned until Monday after discussing pension bills, a reorganization proposal, and a plan for evening sessions. Morrill offered a resolution for evening sessions. Engelle supported reform of the chair, aiming to restore party faith on the extradition treaty. The conference report on the Capowa Indian reservation bill was approved, with tariff discussions continuing. A bill granting a monthly pension to aged veterans was introduced, while debates over a holiday recess and civil service funding dominated proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Mommas
Sen
Morrill
Senate
Engalle
Ban. Kulaleberger
Kantan
Lothie
Riddleberger
Bon. Herrin
Tepnesae
Virginia
Catppawa
Minnesote
American Historical Association
Wayaound Menos
Boringer
Lil
Lawler
Lim
Trevpay
Bryatex
Sunatut Morrill
Democrata
Acquestio
Tay Hares
Finance Committee
Home of Representatives
Howaz
Springer
Illinois
Legativa
Civil Service Commission
Mc. Bendaraon
Iowa
Mr. McMillan
Megera
Cummings
Spivald Wade
Feros
Earnesny
Agra Kansas White Cap gang terrorizes town and actions blamed
Reports describe a White Cap faction forming near Agra Kansas prompting fear among residents. A farmer was assaulted with water and threats. authorities moved to detain suspected members while public order concerns spread across the community. The text also mixes legislative notes from federal sessions on tariff, taxes, and proposed actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Kayan Crix
Liz Moothy
Indiana
Agra
Kansas
MaVunald
Victims of Muting and Betrayal in Fol lowers
Fragmented report recounts muting aligned with Bey and Stanley as victims betrayed by followers. Also notes Osman Digna and Emin, a transit to Lado, and a white prisoner delivery, with further commentary on Victorian era occult figures and Alfred Lord Tennyson’s letter about spiritual communication and trance experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Oeniny
Csiro
Ouman Nalyb
Osman Ssidh
Emin
England
Wallans
Darwin
Crookes
Prenoh Anademie Des Sclvents
Boegt
Cox
Horley
Acoptio
Crooks
Tribany
Tennyron
Curiona
Farringford
Preshwater
Tale of Wight
Tennyson
Boyhond
Papalla
Thomas Davidson
Highland Clearances Remembered in Gaelic Overview
Harpers Magazine excerpt recounts Highland evictions, homes burned, and crofter misery under landlord power. It notes mass displacement across Sutherland, Argyleshire, and the Hebrides, with references to figures like Macleod and Donald Macleod, highlighting forced emigration and enduring trauma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne Wan
Hebrides
McDiarmia
Suapa
Rodi
Macleod
Bodil
Budi
Harriy
Angyst
Highlands
Alexander Mackinsiv
Donald Macleod
Glena
Satherland
Laant
Laa
Jnied
Bisahnep
Atarostheca
Avery
Los Highlands and Islands
Ross
Argyllebice
Sutherland
The Standard Of Beauty and Foreign Notions Of Enres
An extended critique in the London Standard surveys diverse beauty ideals across cultures. It cites Circassian, Chinese, Indian, Maori, and other practices,Judging their features and rites as divergent from Western standards. It also recounts a hunting expedition in Transylvania where bears are hunted in staged drives, detailing the setup, risks, and behavior of bears and beaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wames- Yarkes
London Standard
Acarcely
Che Moore
Toninian
Tuws
Clan Muu
Strasbourg Gees
America
New Zealand
Londade Talanders
Maytian Republic ships not likely to return to New York
New York dispatch reports agents are surprised by rumors that the Haytian Republic steamship will sail from Hayti with an American oxen aboard, mixed with questions about feasibility. Mc Austin cites lack of stores, fuel, or gear on board and doubts any party would benefit from bringing the Haytian Republic to New York given the ship’s poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powpkine
Columbad
Kalgote
Powderly
New York
Noord
Gallowr
Des Moines
United States
fMn
Monrox
Warton Uoyney
New York Herald
Bnd
Ecvarding
Rupert Stavenson
Glangow
Benny George
Vetraria
Grant Briain
Beretarey
Hayti
Mc. Austin
Elthear
Alles
Hartian Republic
Elas
Morton Seeks Treasury Post Amid Cabinet Diaries
The piece reports on rumors surrounding Morton and possible cabinet moves. It notes Gen. Harrison’s stance on selecting a treasury secretary from a non New York base and mentions Sen. Allison’s securing of the post as a Western choice. It cites talk among prominent Republicans about Platt’s prospects and Morton’s potential acceptance, with timing eyed for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Indianapolis
Bazzinom
Mr. Platt
the Treasury
Nsvy
Janosry Loth
Cal Ft
Treasury
Bon Lator
Allison
New York
Harrison
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Treacury
Morton Fuft
Itia Anid
Gan
Mosara
Miller
Pistt
Platt
Health Tonic Promises Relief From Dyspepsia and Biliousness
An old advertisement touts Bitters as a universal remedy for dyspepsia constipation and biliousness claiming it restores appetite and nervous repose. It asserts the medicine is trusted by a state board of five commissioners inspecting cattle and mentions a nearby epidemic of illness and its imagined effects on health and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malerman
Bitters
Fragmented, garbled mix of reports from era notebook
A jumbled set of items describes accidents, inventions, deaths, and letters from distant places. It mentions an explosion on a French ironclad, a Sydney report on rainfall, copper company wind up talks, a Brisbane voyage tragedy, and a pope’s routines. The text is largely incoherent with many misspellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tous Baraat
London
Assay
Avo
Sydney
Vioturis
New South Wales
Brigut
Lennon
Tha Kok Holdara
Lake Supperior Copper Company
Bounse U
Brs
Copyer
Taapor
Worthington
Glasgow
Brighton
Guaparonn
Rome
Naples
Juandon Journale
Daeled Staton
Ue Ozar
Sie Aseter
Pers
Leo Rine
Leo Xul
Pope
Murderer Hawkin's Mother-Killing Hanged on Long Island
Hawkin’s murder of his mother in a disputed marriage led to a confession before execution. He was hanged in the jail yard after being convicted on October 2, 1887, with details of the crime and subsequent events recorded. Local connections to the Clock family and social circles on Long Island are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masexn
Hilinote Westral
Misels—aippi
Areony
Hartley Cilford
Captain Perod
Ryoine
United States
von Oberkampt
Post Office
Founawkins
Rieven Bran
L. T
Francia Aabory
Harkine
Hawkin
Anged
Hattie Sureck
Lintendad
Fastenmmumer
Emma Rwith
Bay Shore
Brentwood
Choen Cho
Aud
Arburs Hawking
Franklin Hawkins
Talip
Clock
Hawkinaes
Luong Island
Ashbury
A New Southern Party Plans Rise in Politics
A committee of southern leaders discussed creating a new independent party led by the white business class to challenge the old solid South and the Democrats. They envision alliances, opposition to Reconstruction era rules, and a path that preserves white political influence while courting fair elections and protection for Southern industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun
Harrison
Duvinesa
Rane
Alement Ottt
Ranado
Bombarded Cave Hatte in Hayti War
The Sag inaw arrived from Hayti reporting Cape Anyt bombarded by Legitimists' ships on December 6. Fifteen to twenty men aboard were killed or wounded during the deadly cannon fire, as the Haytian Republic remained under control of Port-au-Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
Port-Au-Prinas
Bagioaw
Sagigawatate
Cape Anyt
Furious Blizzard Hits Maine Strands Boston Boat
Dec 14 Poartano Maine reports a furious blizzard crippling the area. Breachre will not proceed until the storm abates. The Boston boat arriving this morning endured one of the most trying experiences at sea and dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Poartano
Boston
Last at Sea and New Developments From Wahilakaaya
In Dec 18 reports, schooners August Flower and William Wilsz from Pamavatemu reportedly sank after a recent storm with all crew lost. four tensmen and a steward perished. Also from Wahilakaaya a Picayune dispatch notes deaths and injuries in a shooting near the Negroes fled case. unrest and searches follow. Additional items: bridge funding pledges, a fatal drunken attack at Fort Pack, a Missouri train robbery, and a court ruling upholding a gambling-technology claim against the New York and Chicago grain and stock exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamavatemu
August Flower
William Wilsz
Stewart
Widay
EL B
Mellon
New York and
Oblasge Grain and Stock Exchange
Panama Deeps and Fires Hit. French Warships to Colac
Dispatches review Panama damage from a storm on the gapal works and a fire that destroyed a block in Mountain Ridge region. French government to send a man of war to Colac to protect interests amid growing trouble fears. Haytian Republic steamer to Port au Prince with American crew bound for New York. American protest potential in Colon. Treasury report notes counterfeit currency value captured in the year at 2,117,528 with millions in imitations and paraphernalia seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colac
Buaidens
Ron Mountain
Micb
Meat Holmes
Rockford
Ateam
Haytian Republic
Port Au Princy
New York
Pavy
Craises
Colon
Panguin
Warmincrom
Secrat Qurvios Division
Traasury Department
Hie
Fragmented report on early 1900s era gains and losses
Mixed phrases describe a financial bubble in roller skating with over 3 million invested and many losses. Mentions Philadelphia school children, a 500000 harbor appropriation, Atlantic wharves, a famed economist in Fulton County Georgia, Anna Langley of New York dying of consumption, and a Cleveland storm paralytics tale. References to electric power replacing steam engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anna Langley
Third Avenue
New York
Devon
Cleveland
Campleia
Pure Food Bureau Bill Aimed At Inspection Of Livestock
In Waiamatos Day 16 Mr Fawkner introduced the bill from last session to create a pale food division in the department of agriculture to inspect livestock before slaughter and forbid adulterated or misbranded food or drugs in any state or territory or abroad. Wisconsin residents listed for sensions include J Webb Elmwood and others with increases noted among officials and families. An Evening Journal special from Band Beach reports a special agent’s seizure of forty pounds of opium in BL feld township lash sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiamatos
Thi Senetr
Fawkner
Laird
Department of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshfield Times
Vana B. Law
Nosor, PB. le
Harshfield
Wisconsin
Garfield
Claveland
Jemon
Washington
J.G. Waren
University of Wout Varglein
Belivvey
Rock Hus Bern
Nevada
Diaster
Oongrana
Sufnir
Bos Nerada
Boulanger
Chamber of Deputies
Ted
Department of the Nord
Revisionista
Franco
Benaron Masrannos
I Natural Bilogical Laboratory
Antab- Mab
Eiznor
Anim Boongthlea
Vas
Prieia
New Yark
Slog Sing
Aubarn
Clinton
Bonnay
Bing Sing Saya
Benjamin FP. Hopkins
Dalunal Fidelity Baok
Tanxmayor T. Treivzan
Tormor Hinrvaré
Mr. Jacobe
Hay
Siena
Cal’ Tornia
Streama
Humboldt County
Japos Haen
Peeeldeut Cluyelend
Chenge
Jean
Agasi
Counsess
Vartigg
Joseph Kronenberg
Minnesota
Taylor’s Falls
William Raaler
Lapuint
H. T. Volevaln
Nez Fareve
Idaho
Wasmayoron
Bragk A. Glase
Croveo
Town
Ramael S. Kemp
Maywous
Jib
Francin J
Naperville
Bowst@ A
Grahami
Brokya Bee
Nuli
Obaree Ey Aiken
Brookinge
Dak
John J- Fitzgerald
Madinon
Wepxegpar
Sznava
Toory
Sen. Jones
Arkansas
Iran
Coke
Wychont
Califarcia
Sullivan
Ourog
Judiciary
Taveras
Sunare
Dawes
House
Butterworth
Dominion of Canada
Rovie
Warner
Kapoeas City
Blovnt
Hosker
Vigtims
Lard Tennyson
Ward Nye
Jasly
Harper's Maazine
Malaris
Transylvania
Dietriot
Prince of Wales
Aly
Rudolph
Bengary
Maros-Torda
Ibone Miust
Marcos Vasaheely
Acme
Andrea
Toa Pingll
Romer
Gratin
Gorgeny-Szent-Imre
Ehot
Hinolawa
Exakpe
Pradones
Cunan
Maytian Republic
Morrison
Ilinois
Aioe
East St. Louis
Savannah
Jeamine
Hoagreal
Mowrasan
Montraal
Sunquebsona
Werxssaanas
Banquenanas
Castrxs
Cumberland Valley
Rarrivon
Legitimes
Cape Huyts
Cave Hatte
Vesitine
Hazrican
Conmacticut
Mohawk Valley
Oxu
Wahilakaaya
Sath
Cobb
Y. B. Maury
Wm. Vaoghn
John ~ Dew
J. Z. Maury
Sparea
Lown
Fomker
Charlie Tappur
Stontont Coal Valley
Aear
Miinols Central
Mixsiaalppl
Satarday
Yatoa
Mone
Lovas
Pure Food Bureau
Agricultural Department
Waanmotow
J. Webb
Elmwood
A. BraowWey
Onalaska
Bolte
Milwaukeey
Beown
Gotham
A. Williams
Rogie
M. Divan
Browntown
C. Hamblin
Bishlasd Centre
T.gurdom
Triane
Ourthwrite
Lancaster
A. Websner
Wertoma
Whitaker
Wilton
D. Darrow
Sammit
T. Bowes
Mt Ida
Ate
Martha
Wm HL Francis
Xuss
Messesa Accvivora
Jas. M. Wilder
Natkional Militasy Home
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!