Limes prose and notes from Norton column items
Louis Rien, the Canadian bant bred, was hanged at Regina on Monday morning. Minneapolisp mills warn of closures by December if Northwestern lines keep the 174 clevor rate to Chicago. Money order business Tax from 1860 to last fiscal year reached 120,000,000. fees total 1,000,000. National Cattle Growers’ Association elected officers in Chicago: President Major Alvord. Vice-Presidents Bolth, Lloyd, Stewart, David. Secretary Norra. Putnam’s wolf tale notes a difficult Connecticut cavern expedition. Pyrophone music device described with glass tubes and gas jets. David Hannon B. Clarum, long-time New York merchant, dies aged 74. U.S.-Mexico military pact renewed for one year, enabling cross-border pursuit of Apaches. Utah’s north hosts vast soda-water reservoir. southern lake near Orderville overflows, creating reef-like edges. California gold mining revival noted amid hydraulic restrictions and speculative fervor. quartz mining praised as a remedy to idle capital and slickens disposal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cattle-growers' Association of America
Chicago
Major Alvord
Massachusetts
Hon
T. ‘W. Bolth
Iowa
Col
Howard Lioyd
Maryland
Granville Stewart
Montana
Theodore David
Doksta
Hom T.c.danes
Onic
I'rat
Norra
Ianks
Seacaterlop
Wat. S. Dealt
Atshigan
Edward Ferry
Ujinalsy
Cilmon Babyler
Whaoonsin
Vast Atlantic Telegrams Sketch War and Markets
A sprawling market and war update cites oil price drops in Pittsburgh, mining losses in Colorado, and a burst of financial activity in Philadelphia. It notes Hawaiians, Claus Spreckels, and Detroit legal actions, plus military moves in Bulgaria Servia and Greece. Also reports on crimes, accidents, and a deadly mine blast in Colorado.
Treasury spends on transport to Mexico treaty lines
A Treasury report details nearly 14 million dollars for railroad transport, 5.5 million for stage lines, 800 thousand for river steamers, and only 330 thousand for promoting foreign commerce. Of 825 thousand granted, 30 thousand paid to American ships. the rest went to foreign owners as ratifications of a commercial treaty with Mexico approach. Navy and postal notes follow with budget insights and court rulings on Deadwood and Central City land cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Tus Wxth
Mila
Aiage Couchea
Ebipa
Bayard
Romero
United States
Mexico
Sonaton Gererman Guysext
Navy
Authoits
Bureau
Bryant
Postcffice Department
Dakotena
Supreme Court
Ose Deffenback
Hawk
Deadwood
Supreme Court of Dakota
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Field
Central City
Black Hills
United Sistes
Germany and the United States to Be United
A cable company chartered in Albany seeks to build a German American Telegraphic Cable from near Boston to the German coast with Germany and Great Britain as partners. Capital stock is 12 million dollars, with expansion rights. main office in New York. offices to open after 2 million dollars in 5 percent bonds are sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
State Capitol
Albany
N.Y
Boston
New York
Henry Waterman
R. Philbrook
Benjamin F. Bradbury
George D. Rich
Humphrey B. Wymans
Aleu
National Capital Doctors Endorse Red Star Cough Cure
Washington Post notes numerous eminent physicians publicly back Red Star Cough Cure as safe and free from dangerous ingredients. The article discusses its popularity and suitability for travelers, with emphasis on its mushroom-free formula and broad appeal despite social fashion of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Irish Question dominates British politics in 1880s period
In Lennon November commentary, Parnell maneuvers to place home rule ahead of Liberal aims, courting Conservatives while spurning Liberal overtures. The Irish National League issues a manifesto to rally support, plan electoral work from Dublin, shift campaign HQ to Liverpool, and mobilize speakers. Conservatives push to secure power, while Greece Turkey tensions and Crete disputes prompt diplomatic cautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennon
Parnell
Gladstone
Parnellies
Plidgem
Ireland
National League
Dublin
IYB
Parnellitas
Couse of Commons
Nagheh
Liverpool
League
England
Scotland
J. P. O'Connor
Explosion at Philadelphia oil works kills several workers
An explosion at the Philadelphia Lubricating Company works near Moors Street destroyed part of the plant and set oil on fire. Three men died, a boy is missing, and two others are fatally injured as firefighters began rescue efforts. Alexander Banks and Joseph Robinson died later that day. Arthur Grueber also died. Patrick Boyle and Charles McLaan were severely burned and unlikely to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SLI
Philadelphia
Pariladelphia
Pailadelphia Labric Company
Moors Streat
Alexander Banks
Mifflin Street
Pittsburg
Charles Marshall
Joseph Robinson
Delaware
Arthur Grueber
Patrick Boyle
Charles McLaan
Hercely
Burmah War Vessel Captured by British Forces
British forces captured the Burmese warship after forcible action on the river. 300 crew members jumped overboard as fire from the British hit the Burmesa vessel. Doowhon escaped Mandalay after a boarding attempt and heavy firing, while Europeans detained at Mandalay remain held awaiting developments. The palace faced expected revolution as Mandalay remained quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RaGcoux
Theehaw
Theebaw
Mandalay
Doonbon
Doowhon
Winter Fashion Notes From Elegant Fabrics and Fads
Woolen braid and rhads expressively crafted for me present the moat elegant styles. Fine smooth broadcloths embroidered with milks beads and cards appear among the chic fabrics imported. New nails to wear with small bon natz ravire and old mask shapes with rounded fronts and pointed tops. Silver art-jewelry, termed, features Kate Greenaway motifs and Japanese designs as Noglieh women embrace the latest ornament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Greenaway
Men to curb rowdy behavior on streetcars a long list
A long, dated list describes common streetcar annoyances and misdeeds. It catalogues disruptive riders and behaviors such as loud talk, unnecessary eye contact, crowding the platform, chewing and spitting, fiddling with nails in public, and various types of flirtatious or attention seeking behavior by women and girls.
Hysterical scenes and a Riel execution in prairie news
A Detroit Free Press tale describes a woman outside a Grand River saloon attempting to confront her husband, followed by a chaotic pursuit. The piece shifts to Louis Riel’s execution for high treason at Regina, detailing his calm demeanor, prayer, and final words, then moves to dream lore, policy shops in Denver, and widespread fears of disease and superstition, wrapping with notes on new social clubs and wheat trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Ance
Grand River Street
Tye
James
Hans
Riel’s final prayer before execution described
The account details Louis Riel kneeling in prayer as the noose was placed and the trap opened. He asked if he should speak, was told to make this sacrifice, and, facing the noose, prayed aloud. His calm demeanor contrasted with a letter from his aged mother affecting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Pere Andre
Riel
Secret of Success from a Philadelphia lecture
The speaker, Rev. Lawrences M. Calfelt D D, urged young men that money is not the root of all evil but the love of money. He cited three essentials health brains and character as capital, warned against idleness and strikes, and urged cheerfulness patience and economy as keys to prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiladelphis
Lawrences
M. Calfelt
Patience
How to Clean Books and Restore Damaged Pages
A historic washing method outlines separating a book’s pages, soaking dirty leaves in a lime and soda bath, then rinsing and drying before sizing. It covers treating ink and grease with oxalic acid solutions, chalk, and lemon salt, plus leather cover cleaning with pipeclay or magnesia and a gentle iron press.
Debunking Central Africa’s Colonial Promise
The article cites two travelers, Joseph Thompson and Dr. Fisher, arguing Central Africa offers little trade value beyond ivory, with natives needing few imports and poor soil. It questions European zeal for colonization, suggesting minimal benefit and potential forced labor parallels, while contrasting North and South Africa’s modest production and fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Africa
Joseph Thompson
Fisher
Cuach
Pateka
Niger
Wales
Central Africa
Tropics
North Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Warasly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thos.e Norton
Marshfield
Louis Rien
Regina
Northwest Territory
The
Millera of
Minneapolis
Tax Cave
Tsyael Putnam
Connecticut
Puthan
Hannon B. Clarun
Utah
America
Order
California
Great’ Hydraulic Companies
St. Paul's Church
Milwaukee
Forest Oine
Negaunee
Mich
Pittsburgh
Phitedeldbia
Sugar Company
Bax Francisco
Claus, Spreckels
Michigan
Lansing
Detroit
Brouthers
White
Rowe
Richbsrdaon
Lucas
Washington Club
Buffalo
Horace B. Carian
Dry
H.B. Clafin & Co
Tordfem
CRIME
Jony McCoy
Rusgallville
Ark
Peter Noda
Springfield
Inl
Pullman Company
Bullman
Qearers
Foyer
Caterio
American Express
Comny
Omatis
Paulip Phillips
Griffin
Nebraska
Dawes
Steepren MarTravis
John Mooney
Doorfield
Frank Rooney
Liberty
Ville
Rooey
Frank Dalton
Cold Springs
Indiana
Joseph Chynch
Charles Cadle
Yond
Cadle
Chance
Parton L. Harrison
Pleasant Plains
Quinton Harrison
Sire
Ely
Abraham Lincoln
Colby
Beamer
Win
Tae
Hazlehurst
Mississippi
Eaton
Jones, Lewis ,& Thomas
John H. Hanne
Mus
Bloomfeld
Bull. Domingo
Silver Cliff
Dol
Texiness
Avuetin
Philadephia Lubric Cocopanie
Mamed
Om At
Huxwoon
Bolton
Eqirene
Newfoundland
Hurmah Cappene
Minha
Turkat
Solow Linaty
Frankfort
India
India Have Been Ordered To Muscle Burmah Atones. In Retaliation, King Thebaw
Bari'mah
London Times
Belgrade
Corres
Ian
Bervin
Holgsria
Latvia
Bulgaria
Roumelis
Borvisa
SxLvis
Bulgarien
Widdes
Dragovian Pass
Tru
Widdin
Macedonia
Greece
Prince Alexander
Burganm Ia
Alexander
Shvuitzi
Capitol
English
Great Britain
Geece
Turkey
Ter
Athena
Servia
Echoien
Porte
Bayad Pashs
Crete
Rericbatag
Mimbere
Bismarck
Ques Son
Mhicago Herald
Atory
Val Gall House
Ottomwas
Kistin
Oltumwa
Jeaid
Tome
Wan Hia
Tomaxe
Deleged
Flaming Oil
Burmah
Winter Fashion Notes
Cody
Pleesant Valley
Umbrella Fend
Louis Riel
Louia David Riel
North Western
Dauver Teiting
Denver
Aeema
Canada
St. Lawrences River
Soppe
Thin City
Paris
London
Vienna
Prague
Polarsburg
Berlin
Breslow
Hamburg
Munich
Dresom
Parrsckaul
Succes
Rome
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!