Slavery in Indiana and the rise of kidnapping for profit
The article traces Indiana’s proslavery roots among early Wabash pioneers and the 1804 law permitting limited slavery, repealed in 1810. It recounts kidnapping for money, black resistance, and a Gibson County killing of a would‑be smuggler by a free black man, then notes Cherry Grove’s mixed fortunes and the eventual abolition driven by former owners and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Territorial Legisture
Indiana
Kentucky
South Carolina
Alabama
Red River
Louisiana
Gibson County
Pete
Princeton
Owensville
Montgomery Wartick
Montgomery
Alexandria
Warrick
Cherry Grove
T. M. Weaver
Indianapolis
Awakes Early Memories Cause Queer Incident in Restaurant
In a downtown eatery a quiet prosperous man is startled by a stranger who, after a bluff toast, blurts out a surprised exclamation as he watches the quiet man’s meal. The scene escalates as other patrons notice the unusual moment sparked by sugar and bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Miscellaneous world notes and curiosities from early press
A roundup of trivia spans economics, science, and society. Topics include Klondike poverty, hair longevity, twin Hartford policemen, coffee adulterants, California almonds, sun origins, electric therapy, hermit Texans, sun age, auction prices, physician totals, thrifty wives’ losses, Dewey babies, Philadelphia stair height, iron wool basis, US export gains, Iowa school savings, naval engineering, horse meat, drying bells, water spiders, Shasta caves, and a reflections on compliments and aging women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Boston
Hartford
California
United States
London
Russia
Starke County
Ohio
Dewey
Philadelphia City Hall
Aldershof Works
Berlin
Australia
Iowa
Lintton
Philadelphia
Shasta County
England Alone Without a National Birthday or Holiday
The article notes England uniquely lacks a national birthday or holiday, with Queen Victoria's birthday celebrated domestically but not as a national holiday. It discusses proposed dates for a national birthday, including St. George’s Day, and contrasts with Germany Italy France and Canada. It also mentions other festive observances miscalled national holidays and a tale of a Sudanese dowry dispute and miscommunications in translation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
St. George
Germany
Prussia
Italy
France
Mohammed
Ireland
Laughing at Pleasant Incidents and Witty Exchange
A collage of humorous quips and anecdotes from newspapers, featuring playful exchanges among colonels captains and others. Puns about fighting ethics, seasickness, marriage, and daily life appear in light, era-appropriate tone with multiple sourced asides.
The Barnyard Ordeal and a Daring Family Farm Tale
Georgie recounts a Saturdy visit to Uncle Henry with Paw and Albert. A milking mishap ends with Paw on a stool, a slipped cow, and messy pants, leading to laughter and a harrowing moment. The piece shifts to satirical lines about literary women and a court remark about speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Paw
Little Albert
Unkle Henry
Henry
Ballance
Georgie
Chicago Times-Herald
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Heaven
Imam
Smother
G. Ss. L
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Independent
Jones
Bobby
Ohio State Journal
Timpson
Gilfeather
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hellere West
Chicago Post
Mary
Sydney Journal
Detroit Free Press
Grasshopper
H m
Fuddy
Duddy
Cork
Boston Transcript
Strance
Detroit Journal
Biffkins
Dobson
Ann Eliza
Mary Maloney
Maria Jane
Philadelphia Bulletin
Binks
Mabel
Watts
Indianapolis Journal
Eugene Dobbins
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