Fragmented 19th Century Notes on People and Places
A lengthy OCR fragment references diverse figures and locales including Nora, Mrs Morcha Stott, Ayr, and Pierre. It weaves personal anecdotes, political hints, and scattered notices about trials, donations, mining, and public works, with mentions of names like Hanson and Cox and events in Deadwood, Arizona, and Sonora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora
Morcha Stott
Ayr
Tiel Viet
Fatahiy Seibert
Ainters
Ancient powder horn tale of Revolutionary War loot
A Valley Forge item recounts a powder horn linked to Continental Army times. Chaves TP Rockwell of Honesdale Va preserves the horn with lore of its origin, battles at Saratoga, and the Benedict Arnold era. The piece notes powder horn losses amid winter campaigns and a lottery for the recovered horn among soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Washington
Chaves
Rockwell
Hwonesdale Va
Wohl
Connecticut
Benedict Arnold
Arnold
Saratoga
Hess
Waipeton
Tha Nu
Ieeriu
Tabex Toy
Tiseness
Revision of United States tariffs and trade policy debated
The article outlines proposals to cut duties on imports and raise duties on certain goods including boots and shoes and fresh meats. A push to abolish export duties on finding shipments to the United States is mentioned, with ministers seeking assurances. A shipwreck story details a vessel lost at sea, with nine men aboard and a boat launch resulting in further casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Capitolimies
Tesu
Bhedd Jungs
Telegram Rebuttal on Lottery Backing Urges Swift Action
A significant telegram revived by the Lismarek Police mentions a planned ore refinement and refutes Karl Kurly, asserting good faith of the estate. It supports relief and speedy passage of a bill, with mentions of Jamestown letters and other senators endorsing the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Kurly
Trisuan Prize
Ios Tha
Jamestown
Fuller
Hesperus
Romie
Hook trust forms as capitalists seek an optic in New York
A New York paper reports syndicate efforts to create a hook trust in the country, with firms including Tyton Weekan, Blakeman & Co., Ash Barnes & Co of Antwerp, and Lr & Co of two other cities. The plan envisions profit rates around twenty percent and aims to reduce prices, letting American publishers benefit from consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hook
Hestey
Atkins
Tyton Wkan, Blakeman & Co
Ash
Barnes & Co
Ofntwerp
Lr & Co
Van
Coworthynite & Co
Cineimint
Ektits
Bo Perce
Vaintor Tiros
W Co
Haive
Thad Hookam
Canld
Boodlers Rage and Political Crackdowns Across Nations
A scattered montage covers alleged bribery, railroad schemes, border exoduses, and a kidnapping scare involving James G Blaine Jr. in New York. Reports describe legislative attempts in Virginia to fund western rail routes, a surge of frontier boomer activity near Oklahoma, and a dramatic escape of a suspect in Hoboken, with Krakatoa's 1883 eruption noted for its global ecological aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Richmond
Vua
House Committee On Railroads
Virginia, Missouri & Western Rail Company
Norfolk
Atlantic & Waciti
Atchison & Topeka
Virg Terprise
England
Jealousy Ends In Murder At Minnesota Farmhouse
A brutal double homicide unfolds when Gyleide Veto is killed and Christina is shot dead in a Minnesota home. The assailant, Jandrea Maskell, shoots himself after a chaotic struggle with Jandrea and Frank Washa aiding Christina’s brother. The motive appears rooted in jealousy as Christina shifts from affection to revulsion.
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Mont Christinius Wests Nerve
Christine
Weiners
Christina
Jandren
Sur
Buise
Washa
Jandrea
Estrave
Ottawa duelists reunite after thirty years in Parliament lobby
In Ottawa a former Quebec editor and a former congressman who once dueled thirty years ago met again in the lobby of parliament. They had conspired with a young barrister to duel in New Hampshire and Maine but were halted. after firing once each without effect the pair reconciled amid champagne and reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruel
Ottawa
Vidal
Tsiand Pond
N. H
Whittsburg
N. T
Pournier
House of Commons
Supreme Court
Judge Pour
Chinese oath ceremony in New York court involves burning joss sticks
In a Johnson v Maw Sing et al case at a New York city court, a Chinese witness chose to swear on burning joss sticks between Bibles rather than follow Chinese religious rites. The oath was read at length, with the incense extinguishing if he lied, and the process lasted about thirty minutes. Other witnesses faced chicken lead, joss sticks, or the Bible as options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Johnson
Maw Sing, Son & Co
Hong Quong, Long & Co
Methes
Guang Sue
Congressman Kincaid shoots Tanlbee in House corridor
An ex congressman Kincaid shot and wounded Tanlbee during a dispute in the House of Representatives corridor. The clash followed a call of the house and involved heated exchanges before a single shot was fired. Tanlbee was wounded and treated by Dr. Adams and Congressman Yoder. Kincaid claims years of insults prompted his action. Tanlbee insisted he acted armed.
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Panhos
Clint
Manenid
Corr
Louisville
Seung
Tanibee
Strane
Witcu
Tinihes
Twilbee
Kincaid
Tanlbee
L Times
Vaulhee
Paulle
Delind
Kineaid
Edward Langevin Named Estate Manager in Minnesota
Edward Langevin of Minnesota, a leading real estate holder in St. Paul, was appointed by the probate court to manage his estate as his wife and two sons in law were named guardians. Langevin also owned large properties in Crookston, New Orleans, and Biloxi with an estimated wealth of 33,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howise Hanson
Pierre
Wuster
UNG
SI Sri Tle
Susser
Moreng
Stewhart
Deadwood
Brass Leiey
Olin
Pavey
Onisneverd
Diallo
Sack Hills
Glock Hills
Washington
South Dakota
Boodlers Rage
Spencer
Fargo Argus
Lutterie
Areerrendio zgiVakota
Sch
North Dakota
Edward Langevin
Minnesota
Citi Paul
St. Hoetent J
Langevin
St. Paul
Crookston
Minn
New Orleans
Biloxi
Miss
Mail Car Burned in Utah Triggers Train Panic
A mail storage car westbound near Blue Creek Utah burned with 158 mail sacks destroyed. Engineer opened throttle to reach water but the car was lost in six minutes. passengers feared the train would stop and attempted to jump as news spread. Investigations offered no solid cause. A separate item notes immigration depot plans on Bedloe's Island New York and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Blue Creek
Blue Car Co.mint
Dirt
Thomas Orchards
Tulroad
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Chas
Ted Yinds
Mexico
Suttell
Sonora
Wyo
Hubert Burnett
David With
Gusung
Loudon
Gro
A. BuAck
Ara
Cigies
Cemet
Redan
API
Arizona
Sit Donmiston
Isi
Lismarek Poli
Hook Trust
Americas
Ghhe
Exicaun Congress
Cath Nation
Culver
Impor
Bitter
Harrison Siesl
Tintin
Cody
Sumer
Oklahoma
Harisen
Tur
Ami Tows Ou
Aismi Organi
IhVasin
Kansas
Blaine
Broadway
Col. Nevins
Adea
Edward Osterman
Hoboken
Neeorder McDonough
Jersey City
Ostermian
Bank of England
Warden Grimes
Osterman
San Francisco
Krakatoo
Sluiter
Minnesota Wurder
Gyleide
Barts
N Vendy
Birmingham
Wylie
Windom
Bedloe’s Island
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