Madrid panic and rail plans amid global notes
The page reports Madrid evacuations as warlike turmoil spread, a Broadway railway project from Union Square to the Battery, and U S tax and trade notes. It covers sugar beet prospects in the north, dune formation near Lake Michigan, and a New York pool betting workaround, plus iron and steel process advances and a Nevada artesian well drill finding ancient wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Racing Fund
Racing Fund
Royaluy
Costa
Lake Superior
Ohmba
Telegraphic Notes from Across the Nation and World
A medley of brief items: references to a Washington speaker and Massachusetts House. Cornell University’s vacant presidency linked to Jason Rosen. government entomologist on IoCasta patterns in many states. A Pittsburgh girl nearly jumped from a Coney Island hotel, uncertain motive. Kansas wheat harvest for feed noted. New Orleans Exposition collection at Michigan. President Argell once China minister. New York will oversee Nisquero Fall grounds while local village leaders run affairs. Henry Bula arrives in New York to aid ex-Governor Hale, reflecting family ties. Tornado damages tally half a million across five counties including Cherokee, Woodbury, Plymouth, Monona, Ida. Exposition receipts in New Orleans show 1,185,025 admissions in six months, 25,185 complimentary. revenue accounts detailed by class and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
Jason Rosen
Low21
Cornell University
TEE
Iocasta
Pitterburg
Argell
China
Hale
Eachother
Ave
Cherokee County
Woodbury County
Plymouth
Monona
Ida County
Crime Tangles Across Cities and States Mentioned
A ragged tale of killings and arrests spans Cincinnati and Kentucky to New Orleans. Victims include August Stunner and Wash Osborn, with suspects like Peter Sturn and John Muller. Embezzlement charges surface in Pittsburgh, while a poison confession emerges in a domestic case. A gangster past highlights Versailles and a New Orleans street shooting ends with a corporal wounded and a killer killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sturn
Cincinnati
August Stnner
Tures
Iarge
Louia
Jons Thannyaas
New Yaria
Ind
Turaday
Anderson
Wash Osborn
Dey Ridge
Tunstay
J. N. Harcuss
Turnet County
Tams
Atrime
J. Sabin
Champaign
Hall
Jones
Keox County
Mary Epprss
Fasatiany
John F. Charlton
Robert
Ice Martin
Desperado
Duffy
Foreign Tax Comments and Global Crises Highlight Turbulent Era
Turbulent reports cover French vows and hatred rumors along with Hungary’s fires destroying hundreds of houses. A fatal cyclone sinks a French steamer. public unrest rises in Bootan Todin. Austria opposes private cremation societies. England and Germany discuss Niger rivers. Russia borrows 25 million rubles. Goethian patronage expands in Weimar. German state notices risk to trade marks. Pope diplomacy hints at church autonomy in Pallan province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Chsrley
Hungary
Sno
Ayenia
Tertachan
Prr
Reynara
Gulf of Aden
Bootan
Tod
State Department
Germany
Palla
Hong
Vatican
Carvan
Treasury leaks and naval court-martial threaten officials
A jumble of 19th century notices reports leakages of spirits denying benefits, a court-martial for Paymaster General Saith, and a forthcoming announcement. Other items note gifts to the government, staff furloughs, a Worthington monument incident, cholera precautions for Naples imports, rail lease queries, and debtor letters to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Navy
Godreral Saith
Ccnrt
Furthey
Grant
War Department
Blah
Statistical Bureau of the Agricultural Department
Worthington Monument
State Department
United States
Coneul Haughawount
Naples
Cuba
Spain
Spanish West Indies
West India Islands
Sentral
Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific Company of
Kentucky
Interior
Paris pursing ground bans tombs and curious notes
The item outlines a mix of Parisian fashion and social commentary, noting bans on a famed pursing ground and referencing saints and memorial tones. It mentions General Robert Toombs in Georgia and Grant's planned June trip to Mt. McGregor. The text also covers Newport cottage rents, Irish fortunes, and various curiosities from science and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Newport
John Jacob Astor
William Astor
Pierre Lorislard
Robert Goelet
Europa
California
General Grant
Mt. McGregor
Rutter
Hudson River Railroad
Saratoga
Met
McGregor
Douglas
Insurance Murder Plot Ends With Murder and Escape Plan
In Little Rock, Bir. Hentoper plotted an insurance scam with his wife to fake his death for ten thousand dollars. He concealed remains, but the plan unraveled when the couple’s guilt led to a fatal sequence and his wife’s betrayal. He faced arrest after a police arrest and a dire letter revealed the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hentoper
Fane
Jody
Henniper
Little Rock
Soroner
Hen~ Hoprr
Henloper
Henhoper
Destructive Fires and Disasters Reported Across Multiple Cities
Reports describe fires damaging mills in Pekin and Arnes & Hurlbut, a fire at Phoenix mining plant, and a large blaze in Seymour's Beach Paper company building. Incidents include fatalities from a lightning strike in Stevensville, and a tornado rumor near Henrietta with telegraph disruption. Insurance and property losses listed for several towns, with totals around $75,000 to $75,410.
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Groden Mills
Portland
B. Lymen
C. R. Cam
Jpmings
J. Gill
Pekin
Til
Laea
Ar Hutchinson
Arnes & Hurlbut
Pin Lona
Goweut
Stevensville
Wis
Bunda
J. Hurrarry
Edgerton
Jonesville
Wic
Beach Paper Company
Smillz
Seymour
Conn
Henrietta
Tex
Wesson
Mieu
Sundsy
Macon
Miss
Theonex Vernicx
Sanborn & Hilla Mills
East Siginaw
Mich
Poenix Douring Minle, the Property of ‘George Scroth & Cx Loes
Conan Prank
Casa County
Tud
Logansport
Water Street
Pittsburg
Marina Oil Company
Bowling as a pastime in London and America
The piece compares English and American bowling, noting English lawn and social amusements lag behind, while American ten pin bowling is praised for strength and indoor play. It emphasizes the need for covered alleys, weather protection, and that pins require constant upkeep, reflecting broader leisure trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Feavels Frances Builds French Government Ship Fleet
Lenton Tinea reports a complete list of ships under construction for France. Ironclads include the Brenuus Heche Marceau and Requin. several others are launched or armed. Torpedo ships cruisers gunboats and transports are listed with tonnages and statuses. Total annual ship-building outlay caps at £1,350,000.
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Feavels Frances
Lenton Tinea
Brenuus
Heche
Marceau
Requin
Admiral Bandin
Foudourant
Caiman
Handomitable
Furioux
Acheron
Coste
Phiegeton
Condor
Epervier
Faucon
Vautour
Coulevrine
Dague
Dragonne
Flecha
Lares
Sainte Barbe
Salve
Combe
Mateora
Etoille
Fulton
Inconstant
Papin
Jouffroy
Durance
Meurthe
Aube
Hare
Rance
New Caledonia
Harsh view on cough syrup dangers from city editor
An Omaha newspaper criticizes cough syrups tainted by opiates and narcotics, arguing they harm children more than firearms. It cites health boards endorsing a vegetable remedy, Red Star Cough Care, and cites remarks by Baltimore officials and a mayor as part of a broader safety warning.
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Omaha
Thei
Boards of Health
Red Star
Latrobe
Baltimore
Health
Peace Signed in Salvador Ends Hostilities
The Salvadoran conflict ends as Menendez, backed by Guatemala, is proclaimed president. A formal peace is signed in Liseetan via Galveston on June 20, while Peru moves toward pacification as Caceres sends an embassy to Gen Nein seeking suspension of hostilities.
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Salvador
Liseetan
Galveston
Menendez
Guatemala
CrmuneLos
Caceres
Nein
Peru
Saoustons
Joot
Joo
R. McKee
Ig McKee
Paps
McKee
Farimasyiun
Perry
William Melton
Illinois storm leaves floods and damage near Belleville
Last night heavy rains and a suspected water spout caused extensive flooding across Illinois within twenty miles of here. The Ohio and Mississippi railroad area saw washouts and damaged bridges, while several homes were Hooded and mills and factories marred by water. Trains operated via alternative routes as creeks overflowed and property losses mounted.
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Illinois
Louis
Bellville
Richland Creek
Belleyue
Harrison
Ohio
Mississippi
Casesville
Indianapolis & St Louis Road
Louisville & Nashville
Secret of George B. Carter's enlistment solved by romance
A February 19 report reveals George B. Carter of Uxbridge Massachusetts enlisted after a thwarted engagement. After his fiancée preferred staying home, Carter followed her and her suitor, drew 1020 from a bank, and traveled to New York to enlist in the army. He later sent word from New Mexico and sought discharge as family news arrived of a relative’s death.
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George B. Carter
Saya
Uxbridge
Masa
New York World
Carter
Young Carter
Ale
New-York
New-Mexico
End of Long Confederate March and War Struggles
Eyewitness recounts General Lee's retreat to Maryland noting shortages of clothing and footwear, improvised moccasins from eviscerated hides, and heavy civilian toil. The narrator details marching hardships, straggling troops, and the toll on regiments, plus later recollections of disease, supply fails, and army fatigue.
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Northernirginia
Wotee
Richmond
Lee
Pope
Asinine
Gardensvilla
Rappahannock
Grey
Jmp
Leo
Secona
Munissas
South Mountain
Antietam
Maryland
Gordgonsville
Manaseas
Commissariat Department
Tegel
Tougatreet
Virginia
Longstreet
Napoleon
McClellan
Atuart
Centerville
Ecarcely
Winchester
Gilla Ridge
Hurnside
Beedericksourg
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Thom’ We Norton
Marshfield
Madrid
Broadway
New York
Union Square
Berkshire
Lamborne
Airty Ratlos
London
Chicago
Russia
Yoy
Lake Michigan
White Plaine
Nevada
Cen~tral Pacific Railroad Company
San Francisco
Harkness
Byll
Soho
Telegraphic
New Orinane
CRIME
Prom
Laman
Gnertl Vilas
Pontofice Dayartmena
Iteolf
Rothery
Oasur
Robbins
Fisch Creek
Moor
Cavan
Buenos Ayres Nome
Sniller
Scientific American
Colin
Marsha
Tere
Celia
Colambua Avenue
Senancias
Massa
Frank I¢Alis
Europe
Thia
Ahs
Frank Leslie
Cubs
Mexico
South America
Amie
England
Ronlane
Pacenotre
Ee c
France
Rounten
M. Ftowstan
Westingson
Syilng-Seittyey
London Saturday Review
Portiang
the Salvador Pend
Vador’and
Newfoundland
Ilinois
Mayin
Yalencia
Nowenata
Deste
Aes
Cnaihe
Murcia
Alfonzo
ITE
ElPaso
Mexican Central Railroad
Las Vegas
Hot Springs
Chen
Topeka
Kansas City
St. Louis
Ontietar
Rappaheenock
Potomac
Frying Pan
Edward's Ferry
Fairfax Courthouse
Manassas
Potomacator
Williamsport
Federal Caval.y
W. P. Guonel
Upperville
Fauquier
County
Chester
Winchealar
Vale of
Cashmere
India
Moore
Seringur
Asia
Mary Travolere
Cuinning
Svarice
Sonora i
Contad Wade
Dimpell
Atc
John Wilkes Booth
Ahara
Bowling Green
Lincoln
Benton Corbait
Arsenal
Edwin Booth
Rhode Island
Piisemippi
Rhode-Island
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