Miscellaneous 19th Century News Bits From Salem
A mixed column from Salem Oregon covers diverse notes. Maritime shipping to Boston, poetry markets, revenue projections from Mayatlan customs, tornado impacts in Kansas Missouri, potato planting in New York, Democratic office seekers in Indiana, a new Chicago steel cruiser launch, and sparse government print runs. It also notes Tait Yuron Indians population decline, a prominent address by ex judge Tas ties, a quip about a gourmand song writer, and a professional amusement figure in New York society. It ends with parlor oats window designs, Atlanta land purchases, and a Boston Journal police regulation about fire suppression delays.
Foreboding Miscellany From A Turbulent Era
A scattered telegraphic collage reports fires in Whatcom and financial marvels, a former US envoy shunning a high post, and debates over silver coinage. It notes a Milwaukee youth’s coin incident, a Pittsburgh heiress’s will and $1,000,000 estate, tea imports via New York, and Lenaxy Stanford denying Grant’s gown venture. Mexican Yaqui clashes, locusts predicting swarms, deadly ship fever, and a spate of violent acts including hangs, murders, and robberies across several towns. The items mix political, social, and crime notes with brief human-interest details.
Political and Military Updates Across Europe and Asia
Reports from London describe a range of foreign affairs including grant of funds to Princess Beatrice as dower and parliamentary grants, naval movements near Bantry Bay and Alexandria, troop detentions and deployments amid peace talks, and debates on protectionist policy. Observers note tensions in Persia, Russia, and Aden with comments on British strategy and the next steps in peace negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privessa Rebbe
Bantry Bay
Noar Cork
Ireland
Ashabaule
Gani
Beatrice
Rin
Merv
Tejenl
Alexandria
Aden
Rosary
House of Commons
Arthur Divett
Winsneisl
War Office
Shakin
Leypl
Jorn Bator
Eagland
United States
Togland
Lees
House of Commona
Sfarcngton
Soudon
Pensilla Sorv
Massive fires rage across Michigan and Canada destroying towns
A string of fires devastates Mill regions and towns from Michigan to Quebec. Losses reach 1 million from a Bradford factory blaze, while Someruch Quebec sees multiple structures burnt. Detroit area railway crossing fatality, Cincinnati blaze kills seventeen, and Farewell village in Canada wiped out with 150 buildings lost. Forest fires threaten lumber districts in Michigan and Wisconsin as rain slows fires. A deadly throat disease case in Iowa is noted, with details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilchell Browsers
Bradford
Bay
Oix Mnoren
Someruch
Quebec
Detroit
Elijah Smith
Cincinnati
McBride's
Mich
Joza
Gordon, Baker & Co
Sparta
Jil
Michigan
Sored
Wisconsin
Farewell
Canadian Northwest
Fie
Graffville
McHride
Ward
Park
Ind
St Langworthy
Jones County
Iowa
Old Country
John Clagsson
Salvalble Mohican Repair Costs and Postal Reform Debates
From the Capital reports the salvageability of appointing an aboard to investigate Mohican repairs at Mara Island, with repair costs around 700 00. General Visas plans to bar Lovell & Co from mailing cheap novels as second class and orders renewal of fourth class postmasters every five years to improve security against bond defaults and postmaster dishonesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Up Navy
United Stats
Mohicun
Mara Island
PosuMasrat
Vibas
New York
Lovell &Co
Luné
Accada Po
Haa
Simpler Coffee Tiling Shared by Miss Garson
Miss Garson discusses simple coffee tiling in a recent lecture. She warns against boiling water and boiling coffee, suggests Turkish and Arab methods of grinding, and offers a method using unbleached muslin to hold grounds for stronger, less bitter brew. She notes grind quality, steep time, and a Mocha and Java blend as a suggested mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Garson
Walter
Miss Carson
Out of rane and the wondrous Morlanian remedies
Fragmented OCR describes a sensational medicinal notice praising Fosat for stomach issues and general debility. It touts incomparable stomach and anti bilious medicines, claiming fever, dyspepsia, nervousness, rheumatic pain, neuralgia, and debility are alleviated. It mentions digestive, bowel, and bile benefits and claims to counteract negative influences.
St George War Cries Through English History
An excerpt from St James's Gazette traces English war cries from St George forward, noting practices from Elizabethan times and earlier taunts in Harold's era. It discusses how cries like God Almighty and Holy King echoed national sentiment, with later parliamentary colors bearing inscriptions invoking divine aid. The piece mentions Mrs Fisher of Baltimore and cites a figure of 1,009,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jame's Gazette
St. George's Day
Elizabeth
Battaue
St. George
Wauch
England
St. _ George i
Seniac
Harold
Freeman
Waltham
Enney
Thomas
Express Robberies Stir Texas to Midwest Crime Ring
A stream of 1870s express robberies draws in judges, sheriffs, and railroad officials. The Indianapolis Journal recounts the James brothers, the Renos, and Sam Bass, detailing attacks on lines from Missouri to Texas, the need for state protection, and notable incidents from Round Rock to Big Springs. The era’s daring acts and lawmen’s responses reveal enduring risks to mail trains and the men guarding them.
Department of State informs reimposed Cuba duties
The Department of State in Washington reports Consul General ab Teanuu says duties on imports to Cuba, suspended by the Spanish government in November 1877, will be enforced again on and after the first of May. Michigan House passes minority representation bill for stock companies over governor veto. Senate approves five year halt on a tax law on gold silver and lead ore. First wool sale in St Louis features 50,000 pounds Texas wool, 18c, 16c, and 1.9c per pound in three lots. May Agricultural Department stats promise wages data from Mr Dodge. Wendell Phillips appraisers value property at 8,362 with most securities worthless. odd line about a maid in anger ends fragment.
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Missouri
Indiana
James Brothers
Youngers
Renes
James
United States and
Adams Express
Outerville
Renos
Ono and
Mississippi
Ie Adams Express Company
Tigu
Tgavg
Lac
Smithville
Nis Sul
Baltimore and Ohio
Neu
Shaton
Exress
Washington Junction
Stephen Miller
Miller
Hestanly
Muller
Messener
Express
Jamies Brothers
Sam Bass
Osberg
Mitchel
Ind
Jackson County
Way
Reno
Texas
Egan
Danton County
Department of State
Washington
Ab Tneanu
Cuba
House of Representatives
Michigan
House
Senate
St. ‘Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Agricultural Department
Dodge
Bidet
Calton Ce
Comic Doodles and Theater Banter From an Illegible Page
A jumble of theater chat and social anecdotes from a 19th century page includes remarks on Balow’s mannerisms, a quip about paying high prices for cheap shows, and a hatful of small town humor. It mentions an usher, a bald man, and a noble old couple amid scattered observations.
Advice for Newly Married People on the First Year
A dated prose piece counsels caution for new spouses, noting the first year as the most pivotal in a marriage. It warns of rocky aspects in early domestic life and the need for self sacrifice to support a beloved partner, with a quip about Dr Johnson on ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slesh
Mach
Aife
Johnson Law
After the Honeymoons and the Horseshoe Superstition
The article discusses early married life, noting the first year is often tough as couples learn to adapt. It argues true happiness comes after mutual effort and resolve, warns against chasing superficial passions, and compares marital dynamics to business partnerships or dormitory friendships. It then examines the origin and variants of the horseshoe superstition, from warding off evil to practical uses for horses and sailors, and mentions the Chinese hat.
Fragmented 19th century notices mix gossip and events
A garbled OCR passage mentions King Leopold of Belgium visiting, Col Lamont at the president's table in Cleveland, and a British minister in Washington. References to a cross country rider Belie Cross and Anna Dickinson’s stage reappearance are noted, with Dr Mortimer Ticardo planning residence in Washington after the New Orleans exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Belgium
Balesarty
Bia
Lamont
Cleveland
Cniuister
Washington
Belie Cross
Elkridge
Anna Dickinson
Kenda
Mortimer Ticardo
Venezica
Orleans
Varied notes on New York and beyond in old clipping
Fragmentary items describe Katlers on Manhattan Island selling for 22 dollars and Shakespeare quotations in Script area. Nevada mining decline blamed for population drop to 12000, saltpeter beds possibly drawing immigrants. President Gilman urges intercollegiate degree system. Four tenement towers planned near Central Park above the American Museum. New Orleans merchants fund 15000 for a city quarantine and disinfection system emphasizing systematic sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Island
New York
van Quee
Shirerspeare
Nevada
lWresident Gilman
Judas Fopkins University
Central Park
American Museum of Natural History
The Russian War Party and Statecraft Dilemmas
An analysis notes that Russian foreign policy fences between ministers and the Czar. It argues foreign office lacks full control over governors and commanders. The Czar may side with officials for personal or political reasons, complicating peace moves and national strategy. England cannot force Russia to concede, making resignation unlikely.
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Prince Bismarck Dow Ward
Justas Il
Ss. Petersburg
T. M. Dofers Mstunt
England
Russia
Cromfoot Sail Chicago Mural Amid Typhoid Crisis
In 1883 Vigelfeet suffer typhoid. Crowfoot, believing near death, met with chiefs to urge peace with whites and loyalty to a White Mother. Cromnet recovers, tours Winnepes with Bloods and Piepans chiefs, praising white power and urging unity. Half-breeds deemed more dangerous than Todians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromfoot
Chicago
Crowfoot
Cromnet
Simmner
Winnepes
Rreauly
Gronfgat
Female engineer runs train on toll road line
On Saturday a train cut was sent to the Ninaveseaut bridge with material. With no engineer on head, George N Basmen placed his daughter Bessie, a schoolgirl, in charge of the engine aided by a fireman. She handled the throttle and guided the iron stee well, a feat the paper notes as exceptional for a female.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LM Aer
Hort
Nivneseaut Bridge
George N. Basmen
Bessie
Sizes of books redefine stifling old terms
The Associated Librarians of Great Britain redefine folio quarto octavo and duodecimo as fatlows or inches ranges. The article also cites 1883 European troop strengths in India and death rates, noting respiratory causes as most fatal, and mentions science aiding baseball bats with a 23 degree strike angle for heavy hits.
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Great Britain
India
Fragmented Notes Mirror Turbulent Era Obscure Events in 19th Century America
A garbled digest of 19th century items covers poison victims recovery in Atlanta, Irish crime nets, trade trends below averages, Judge Field versus Rosecrans, a farmhouse fire in Minnesota killing five children, Sergeant Crowley's assault conviction, juror contempt fines in New York, labor disputes between the Amalgamated Association and iron manufacturers, remains shipped to England, massive April emigration, Ireland leading emigrants, Sherman’s tour to ease sectional tensions, Canadian widows’ compensation, Frye’s partisan quotes, Philadelphia lease sale of Grant’s postwar property, Longstreet at Gettysburg hypothetical, Mexican train incidents and imprisonments, Southern Historical Society talk, and a large religious baptism by immersion of an elderly Black man in Jackson Tennessee.
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Insurnce
Franda
Atlanta
Bradatreet
Judge Field
California
Gen. Rosecrans
Asory Leviston
Owatonna
Mion
Pasies
Crowley
Maggie Morris
New York
Jane
Leventy
Munsell
Ihis
Arthur
Preller
St Louis
England
Ireland
Germany
John Sherman
South
Wolseley
Vic Loudon
Frye
Maine
America
Philadelphia
General Grant
R. W. Jones
Southern Historical Society
Sid
Alania
Stopewall Jackson
Gettysburg
Mexico
Overton
Jackson
Tenn
Bread Fritters and Ditching Lessons From Old Recipes
A jumble of kitchen directions and anecdotes, including a fritter batter with bread crumbs and milk, boiled potatoes fried with butter and seasonings, and Yancy Tea Cake with flour sugar lemon custard and almonds. Interwoven are rustic reminiscences of Latin grammar versus ditching, a tale of scholarly struggle, a cholera scare note, and visiting cards for an undertaker and a drug store, all presented in a casual 19th century newspaper snapshot.
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Thos
Norton
Salem
Oregon
Taupe
Bolona
Cal
Riel
Blaine
ByRoy
London
Mayatlan
Hansa
Kansas
Frisley
Goveexon Waturr
Connecticut
United States Steamer
Sargeal
Roach'a
Guilean
Pasqual
How
Daninn Adew
Exchant
Supreme Court of Vennsylvania
Lite Dlamni
Western University
Herr Knuppelateister
Amuser
Pennsylvania
White House
Baltimore
Alanecek
Aiite States
Dougrass Apr
Regiment of Sldiers
Boston Journal
Journal
Favarexs
Whatcom
Lew Wacnace
Turkey
Joop
Luxator Lenaxy Stanford
California University
New England
Pacific Coast
Lormasillo
Miso
Muacil MokKenzie
Lowods
Effie Boehm
Daughcor
Une
Boehm
Horapsth
Biot Reilly
Richard ‘Collman
Chausen
Collman
Epecien
Wahpeton
D.T
Liberty
A. W. Tarny
A. Jeter
Axoenen
Lincoln
Elliott
Pyther
E Carstayr Chambers
Ticomington
Davis
Chamber
Harrodsburg
Grover Hicks
Big Four
Burton
Ohio
J. TR. Reasoner
First Presbyterian Church
Callinsville
Rane
A. Fisher
Balti
Rio Grande
Denison
Black Hills
Big Springs
Neb
Joel Colling
Bill Hoating
Thomas Nixon
Jackson Davis
Collins
Hoatling
Bass
Nixon
Port Worth
Tex
Mly
Round Rock
Henry Kopfel
Barnes
Basa
Grimes
Wader
Seret
Nevilll
Sun Bass
Lam
Jan Harty
Gene, Crapin
Tim Ewart
Limited Express Company
Tvo
Cleveland Police
Calis
Tuer Iion
Lake Shore Road
Wauseon, O
Wauseon
Queen Cleveland
Archibald
Ed Lacy
the Road
L. H. Hartwell
Charles and
Syrank Dright
William Jory
Sophus
Ute
Wascon
Cone
Chopin
Purdy
Swanton Crossing
Hartwell
Chapin
Pardy
Sergi
Nobie
Cavanaugh
Jomain
Narow
Lie Yobvirs
Express Company
Wendell Phillips
Ins
Richard
Setalia
Kingdom
Herr von Balow
Herr Balow
Ike
Fogg
Baio
Rhs Qutour
Qaleyr
Varuous Katlers
New Orleans
Board of Health
Wikou the Czar
Jas Te Consatt
Sale
Tar
Jato Adams
Fis Geile
Joan Adams
John
Stees
Barlec
Graves
Marlingale
Fune
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