Rumor and Records From Diverse 19th Century Notices
The clipping mentions JosxH Billings estate value of $93,000 and a receiver for the Richmond Whig. It notes O Donovan Rossa seeking a New York custom house post, a reported king of Spain death with no corroboration, Governor Pattison backing a naval school in Philadelphia, Servian Bulgar war updates with Alexander victorious, Sheridan’s army report totaling 2 154 officers and 24 705 soldiers, Joan Moore of the Williamsport Breakfast Table facing libel actions, and Ex Mayor Patterson’s libel arrest of Moore.
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Joan Moore
Williamsport Breakfast Table
Patterson
Commerce Gazette Sees Healthful Trade Recovery and Growth
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette argues the current rebound in trade is steady and sustainable. It notes wages’ purchasing power remains strong, labor unrest is limited, and domestic production benefits from diversified, self-contained markets while foreign trade lags but will rise with time.
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Cincinati Comercial Gazette
Despond
Europe
Humorous Cold Cure Ad From Johnston Holloway Co
A vintage ad advises avoiding stove hugging to prevent colds and promotes Dr Kessler's English Cough Medicine as a cure. The Philadelphia agents Johnston Holloway & Co and seller J Eisenhuth are listed for distribution in Pennsylvania.
Proclamation dissolves Parliament in London
London reports the Queen signed the proclamation dissolving Parliament and writs for the new election have been posted. Mixed with local notes, Berks County plants expand as cigar trade improves and workers find steady orders.
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London
Berks County
Arsenic poisoning and tonic remedies in 19th century notices
This compilation from the era lists a hospital arsenic poisoning case linked to red stockings and a sales pitch for Dr. Kessler's English Cough Medicine. It also covers newspaper business troubles, Galveston fire relief totals, a wage dispute at National Tube Works, and an aggressive 19th century door-to-door money-making offer for corsets and spinal supports by LEwIs SCHIELE & Co.
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U. S
Dr. Kessler
Johnston, Holloway & CO
Philadelphia
J. Eisenbuth
Millheim
Madame Dean
Lewis Schiele & Co
Broadway
New York
Mingle Swindled Over Land Deal In 1880 Case Unfolds
In Williamsport Pennsylvania 1880 tale resurfaced as music teacher S Q Mingle claimed swindle by F Foster Smith and J B Benton posing as United States Land and Investment Company of New Jersey. He was given six bonds worth 6 000 acres of Clinton and Centre Counties then arrested men in New York and Ludlow Street jail. Mingle's lawyer advised silence as he awaits further action. Local businessmen noted county wide circulars but no other victims surfaced.
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Patriot
Williamsport
S. Q. Mingle
F. Foster Smith
J. B. Benton
United States Land and Investment Company of
New Jersey
Texas
Mingie
Smith
Benton
New York
Ludlow Street
Parkior
Mingle
Ming’e
Sea tides flood New York and Atlantic City fronts
A fierce storm drives the Atlantic to record heights. In New York City water floods streets and basements from Vesey to Cortlandt, with bridges tilted and boats riding over rack guards. Atlantic City experiences the highest tide since 1867, flooding avenues and washing away portions of the boardwalk while rail tracks are displaced.
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New York
Atlantic Ocean
North River
West Street
Cortlandt Street
Vesey Street
Washington
West Streets
Everett
Barclay Street
Vesey
Atlantic City
N.J
Massachusetts Avenue
Atlantic
Indiana Avenue
Brighton
Pacific Avenue
Camden and Atlantic
West Jersey Railroad
Train timetable notes Montandon to Bellefonte route
Timetable fragment lists departure and arrival times for stations including Montandon Lewisburg Bellefonte Mifflinburg Laurelton Oak Hall Linden Hall and Millmont. Mentions an additional evening train from Le Montandon to Lewisburg and credits CHAS P PUGH as general manager.
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A.m. Montandon
LewIsburg
LewIsburg Ly
Fair Ground
Biehl
Vicksburg
Mifflinburg
Mifilinb's
Millmont
Laurelton
Coburn
Rising
Jentre Hall
Gregg
Louee
Tail
Oak Hall
Lemont
Bellefonte
Linden Hall Gregg
Centre Rising Spring
Laurelton MillMont
Mittlinburg
Mitlinburg Ly
Montandon
A.m
le Montandon
Tandon
Chas
P. Pugh
Ya'l
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John L. Sullivan
Australia
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