Master Tom's Engagement and the Laburnums Alliance
Old Mr Molyneux, county magnate, seeks to marry his son Tom to Lady Florence Laburnum. Tom rejects social constraints, faces debt and scandal, and a public marriage battle unfolds ending with a reformulation of plans and a surprising turn of fortune.
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Mr. Molyneux
Tom
Earl of Laburnum
Florence
Fox
Rom
Avery
West Lod
Inwin Tom
Miss Fabian
Jon
Tyemeyer
Lyburaum
Adin
Molyneux
Thors
Mr. Maly~ Peux
Mr Molyneux
Elbook
Dag
Ted
Tae Lad
Webster
Madeira
England
Jack
Tor
Laburowm
Mise Fabian
Capita
Cartan
Olyneux
Parvenus
Mr. Molyneur
Lord Laburaum
France
Thia
Fabian
Guy
Expits
Rascal
Lorn Lanniecom
Free Pass Liability in Late 1800s Rail Accidents
A New England railroad case questions passenger liability on free passes. Edwin Griswold’s ward Charles Griswold died after a July 1885 baggage car ride. Judge Andrews found gross negligence by railroad staff, awarding $1,500, appealed to the Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors to decide if bag car riding is contributory negligence.
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Griswold
Plainville
Clayton
York Times
Hartford
Andrews
Superior Court
Edwin P. Griswold
New York and New England Railroad
Charles P. Griswold
Chickering
Waterbury
Holbrook
Geiewold
Clarion
Cass
Supres Court of Errors
Winter fashions in Godeys Lady's Book highlights
The feature notes beads in demand for wool dresses and bonnets with astrakan trims and beadwork. It covers hat adornments like yellow nails with pointing ends, oil-painted fans, pearl embroidery on white dresses, and blue bead combinations. It also mentions Tinsella trim, Arrasene embroidery, and rising newspaper numbers from 1880 to 1905.
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Godey
Arrasene
Big Money in Sleepers at Pullman Palace Car Co
At the Pullman Palace Car Company annual meeting in Chicago, 119,112 shares were represented with a total of 159,247 votes. Directors reelected include Georgia M. Pullman and Henry C. Hulbert. A 2 percent dividend from net earnings was declared and the wealth and assets of the company were detailed, including 68 6 cars and equipment, real estate valued at over 6.5 million, and total assets near 28.47 million. New contracts extend mileage to 71,493 miles with railways like New York Lake Erie Western and Pennsylvania Railroad. Population at Pullman and wage figures for workers are noted along with savings bank deposits and plans for new worker homes.
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George M. Pullman
Horace Porter
A. Weinshamer
Pullman
Premient
New York, Lake Erie &Western Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Car Works
Union Foundry
Pullsman Tron and Steel Company
Ailen Paper Carwheel Company
Tdi
Pullman Loan and Savings Bank Col. 18
Wild Man Tale From Marshal County Report
An American reporter recalls the Marshal county wild man incident with hunters guiding thr rough a cave. They capture the man, who explains he hid in the cedar cave during war and has sold wildcat in the area since. The piece threads in assorted ad-like snippets about remedies and curiosities.
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Sreand
Kvacin
Marshal County
Dayligh
Nis
Cedars
Salore
Ehien
Cary
Uric Acid Monster Strikes The Human Body Say Critics
A garbled section warns of Uric Acid as a key to various ailments from malaria to sciatica. The text claims a great blood specific will rout the “monster” through the kidneys, with reference to a Senator Bruce and a powerful lineage of diseases.
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Warnar
Bruceesus
Drummer’s West Virginia Visit Sparks Town Celebration
A Wall Street drummer entered a West Virginia village and found locals in high spirits after a local merchant failed for $1,600. The scene included a marching string band and a festive air as the townsfolk prepared to honor the unusual occasion with a procession.
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Wall Street News
New York
West Virginia
Maxwell's Quilt Exhumation Aids Murder Case in St Louis
The Maxwell murder trial of O g A. Preller at the Southern hotel in St Louis hinges on proof of Preller's death. Embarassed by doubt, officials exhumed the corpse at Bellefontaine cemetery and, with Toronto artist John A. Frazier identifying a facial scar, prepared photographs to support the case. Prosecution says the evidence renders Maxwell's defense futile.
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Maxwell
Og A. Preller
Southern
St Louis
Auckland
Preller
John A. Frazier
Toronto
Canada
CG. A. Preller
Bellefontaine
Tne
Max
Smallpox Remedy and Other News from 19th Century Papers
A Le Uanacian correspondent touts two Spanish fly blisters on the arm in early smallpox, claiming virus draw and gradual healing with vesicle opening, lard application, and swift recovery. He cites France and Brazil as prior successes and urges vaccination. Also notes a Huntingdon PA spiritualist tavern incident and Cleveland police arrests in the latest 20th issue.
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le Uanacian
France
Brazil
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