European and global news highlights from December reports
A wide array of 19th century items: Austria halts unpassportled emigration from Hunagar, Egypt courts rebellion leaders, and London reports reshuffles and cabinet changes. The Times hints at post Christmas shifts. a major London fire devastates a block, with two million pounds insured. German port protests pork bans while grain markets in London forecast slow spring sowing and rising foreign grain cargoes. A landmark land decision favors tenants in Monaghan, and a steamship wreck near Penzance underscores ongoing peril from weather and ice.
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Lonpos
Pec
the Times
Port
Childers
Dilke
Ebter
Gladstone
Hartington
Argonaut
Bremersa
Bremen
New York
Ter Hilling
Canterbury
Addington
Prince of Wales
Foster, Porter & Co
Wood Street
London
Tooley Street
Lond
Wall
Phillips Lane
Addl Street
Wired Street
Walli Streets
Porter & Co
Penzance
Loxpon
Mark Lane Express
Ite
Mad farm laborer leads wild ride through Kentucky roads
Louisvi LynE Kentucky December 11 a farmer named John Hoff tied to a wagon and guarded by several men rode mad from a farm to the stables armed with two pitchforks and mounted a horse fleeing through fields as pursuers chased him The horse stumbled and fell after Hoff stabbed two other horses and the mad rider was captured pending lunacy inquest and trial
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Louisvi Lyne
John Hoff
Heff
Fatal Boiler Explosion at J Vincent & Son Mill
At noon a boiler exploded at the J Vincent & Son mill in Suawaretown Florida killing eight of eleven workers and injuring three. Bodies were scattered with one into the river and others hurled hundreds of yards as rescuers collected fragments. The tragedy leaves several families indigent while the cause remains unknown.
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Suawaretown
J Vincent & Son
Tovlay
Anill
Willan Montgomery
Charles Iowa
Henney Else
Charles Baker
Gaoge Price
Wop Grove
James McLaughlin
Samuel Kennedy
Wade
Tts
Arrest of Hon William E English Stirs Political Circles
In pranaPodira on December T an arrest of Hon William E English the late Democratic candidate for Congress on a bastard charge caused a stir. The complainant Pydia Williams a 27 year old widow claimed an eight month acquaintance with English. He was taken before a justice and bonded for trial on the 16th. Williams confronted him in her attorney's office and stated the arrest was not ordered by her. After discussions prosecutors were told to dismiss the case and all charges were withdrawn. English says he met the lady only once.
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pranaPodira
Dec
William E English
Congress
Pydia Williams
English
Mra Willams
Inmo
Electric Bitters Sold to Relieve Debility and Pain
Suffering individuals urged to try Electric Bitters for relief from low spirits, loss of appetite, and bilious ailments. Claims rapid improvement, renewed vigor, and lasting relief with a sale price of fifty cents per bottle by Richards & Bohrbeck.
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Richards & Bohrbeck
Rolling Mill Shutdown Hits South Chicago Plant
The Chicago Rolling Mill at South Chicago, a large operation, shut down today citing subdued rail demand and Congress action uncertainty. No definite next year wage schedule had been set, though furnaces stay lit. A mill in West Chicago had been closed earlier.
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Chicago
South Chicago
Congress
West
Little Ones Cry for Dr Sellers Cough Syrup
Ad claims Dr Sellers Cough Syrup cures coughs colds and hooping cough for children. It markets itself as the remedy every parent seeks to quiet a crying kid by promising quick relief and health.
Death of Josiah A Noonan in Wisconsin asylum
Josiah A Noonan died this morning in a Wisconsin asylum after years of mental decline following a failed business venture. A longtime local politician and postwar figure, he was known nationally as a staunch friend of President Johnson.
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Josiah A. Noonan
Wisconsin
Johnson
Pest control sweep targets rats and roaches citywide
Readable notes describe a broad pest control effort addressing rats mice roaches flies ants bed bugs skunks chipmunks gophers and licensed druggists involved in the program. The item emphasizes a public health cleanup and enforcement angle without citing dates or locations.
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Lic
Fire destroys Texas House in Leadville blaze
A major fire in Leadville Colorado yesterday leveled the Texas House gambling hall, described as one of the city’s worst fires. The blaze caused extensive damage including the destruction of the building and much furniture.
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Leadville, Co
Texas House
Bucklen’s Salve Advertises Cure All Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price twenty five cents per box. Sold by Richards and Sohrbeck.
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Bucklen
Richards & Sohrbeck
New Railroad Reaches West Union on River Branch
Dousouqug December 11 The Turkey river branch of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad is completed from here to West Union. Trains will begin running next Saturday.
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Turkey River
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
West Union
Nerve Health Clinic Listed in Philadelphia Area
A medical directory entry notes Dn. Kurax's Great Nerve Hestorer advertised as a treatment for nerve diseases. The listing places the product at 961 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.
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Kurax
Philolphia
Proem albums graphoscope at Knox’s latest novelty
A brief item notes Proem albums and a graphoscope as the newest curios displayed at Knox’s. The notice highlights the unusual combination of reading and viewing devices attracting local shoppers.
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Knox
Judge sentences Waughler to hang for 1881 murder
Springfield dispatch reports Judge Phillips sentences George Waughler to be hanged January 14 for the murder of James McKinnie on October 28, 1881. Waughler pleaded guilty claiming intoxication and being incited by accessory Charles C. Meyers, Meyers’ trial ongoing with verdict not yet reached.
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Springfield
Ill
Taylorville
Phillips
George Waughler
Jas. McKinnie
Traughler
Charles C. Meyers
Meyers
Health comes from Dr Guysatt's Yellow Duck and Sarsaparilla
A period ad extols health as happiness and long life and claims the medicine Dr Guysatt's Yellow Duck and Sarsaparilla to be safe and effective based on years of experience.
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Guysatt
Defaulter Cashier Detected in Rail Line Suspect
A major financial defaulter, Robert Crampton, longtime cashier and paymaster for the Little Rock and Fort Smith railroad, is at large after a Sunday morning alert. The amount unpaid is still undetermined but believed to exceed $10,000. His whereabouts are unknown.
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Litre Rock
Dee
Robert Crampton
Little Rock and
Fort Saith
Madison man credits Dr Guysot remedy for relief
Mr F L Caney of Madison Indiana reports severe rheumatism indigestion and piles. His aunt Mrs Waalen of Louisville advised Dr Guysot's Yellow Dock and Sarasparilla. He tried it and bathed parts with vinegar and salt, which he says relieved all suffering.
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F L Caney
Madison
Indiana
Waalen
Louisville
Guysot
Sarasparilla
Teacher Arrested After Fatal Stabbing in Cumberland County
A Cumberland County teacher, during a dispute at an attempt to discipline a pupil, stabbed and killed John Mayes aged 20 and severely cut Charles Lucerusler before being jailed. Investigators described the incident as a general fight arising from the disciplinary act.
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Camunipan, O
Co Frasier
Cumberland
John Mayes
Aed
Charles Lucerusler
Quick Cure for Kidneys and Urinary Ailments
Buohupaiba claimed as a complete cure for kidney bladder and urinary diseases sold by 1 Druggists. The fragment lists a remedy pitched by a druggist, with no clear citation or medical validation.
Escaping Convicts Attack Guards At Penitentiary
Eleven convicts at work attacked and disarmed a guard at the penitentiary. They escaped, pursued by bloodhounds, and three of the escapees were killed. pursuit was abandoned as night fell.
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Litte Rock
Dee
Ferro-phos porated Elixir of calisaya tonic claim
The advertisement promotes Ferro-phos porated Elixir of calisaya by Caswell Jazard & Co New York as the best tonic for dyspepsia indigestion low mood debility and preventive against fever and ague and other intermittent fevers. It claims superior recovery aid after fever or sickness with no equal among tonics.
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Calisaya
Caswell, Jazard & Co
New York
All Drugsto
Pasar
Next House Predicted After Clerk’s Statement
McPherson, the Clerk of the House, reports a projected majority of fifty nine over all Republicans Greenbackers and independents based on certificates received and outside information This outlines the anticipated balance in the next House of Representatives.
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Wasuisxaton
McPherson
House
House of Representatives
Griggs Glycerine Salve Ad Promises Quick Healing
The Griggs Glycerine Salve is advertised as a universal cure for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns, wounds and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles and tetter and offers satisfaction or money refund. Sold by Richards & Solrbeck for 25 cents.
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Griggs
Richards & Solrbeck
Cant Haceen Demonstrations of Mesmerism in London Exhibitions
In London public exhibitions Cant Haceen presents mesmerism to influence willing subjects. He claims scientific value and says his methods can render patients under surgery more insensible to pain and aid in nervous disease treatment. Herr Haugen supports the experiments as scientifically valuable.
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Cant Haceen
London
Herr Haugen
World Persists Amid Prophecy Amidst Cures
A sensational ad-like notice promises a cure named Dr. Positive Cure from Richards Lohr Beck's drug store. It claims to subdue coughs calda consumption whooping cough and all diseases with a free bottle offer to readers.
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Mother Shipton
Wople
Jonas
Richards & Lohrbeck
Auction Sale Reveals Rare 1802 Cent Fetches $12.50
A scarce 1802 cent with limited circulation sold for 12.50 at a Philadelphia auction on Wednesday. An uncirculated 1798 chain cent brought 84 to the Mint.
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Philadelphia
Mint
Patent Tonic Promises Cure for Blood and Urinary Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic as a cure for blood disorders torpid liver sick headache cast illness and urinary diseases. The tonic is described as the best appetizer and tonic known and sold by Richards and Sohrbeck at fifty cents per bottle.
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Dr. Jones
Richards & Sohrbeck
Tramp Travels Riverward to Memphis for Help
A New Orleans tramp unable to pay river passage walks up the river to Memphis where a friend helps him across. The tale highlights hardship and a humane act of assistance in a historical setting.
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New Orleans
Memphis
Piles Claim Quick Relief With New Ointment
The notice describes piles causing back and abdominal weight, indigestion symptoms, and nightly itching. It promotes Dr Bosanko's Pile Bases as a direct treatment that absorbs the tumors relieves itching and offers a permanent cure where others failed. Sold by Bryant and Clendenin at 50 cents.
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Bosanko
Bryant
Wm. Clendenin
Britons rally on platform of country and faith
A fragmented report outlines a speaker promoting national unity and religious themes as core parts of his platform. The text hints at political messaging and a public reception but lacks clear names or dates.
Tobacco Manufacturers Petition Demands Tax Abolition
Chicago tobacco makers met with about two hundred operatives to urge Congress to end the tax on tobacco and offer rebates on unbroken packs if abolished. Copies went to Illinois senators and representatives as the group warned agitation endangers business and urged immediate action.
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Tobacco Manufacturers
Chicago
Congress
Illinois
Hair care tonic promises to prevent grayness and fading
A hair product called Parker's Hair Balaam Rahies claims to nourish hair and slow loss and aging. It is marketed as an elegant dressing for preserving beauty and color.
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Parker
Failure of E Ho Israel clothing house reported
The clothing house of E Ho Israel in Crooked Ckpan Rapros faces failure with liabilities around 40000 dollars. Although 10000 dollars of stock were bought from a Philadelphia arm, only 16000 dollars remains in stock. Israel’s brothers act as creditors, owning stores elsewhere. El Tarael left the city before the notice.
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Ckpan Rapros
Towa
Dee 10
E Ho Israel
Philadelphia
Israel
el Tarael
Ginger Tonic a Big Success and Witty Wager Fight
A tale of Parker's Ginger Tonic claims a wife cured after two years of illness, with three bottles at a dollar fifty. A humorous Ohio exchange follows where Widder Jenkins, a sharp widow, rejects a rich suitor in a brisk, businesslike reply about marriage value and time to answer.
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Parker
R. D. Buffalo
Florestan Cologne Praised As Ladies' Favorite Fragrance
A feature outlines Florestan Cologne’s appeal to women, praising its delicate flowery fragrance and lasting impression, noting its popularity in social circles and among distinguished ladies.
Fraudulent Edison Powder Pushers Warned In Illinois
An Illinois notice warns the public about a tramp traveling the country selling a powder claimed to be Edison made to boost coal oil for electric light. He charges $3 per box and is identified as a fraud.
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Iellinsis
Edison
Why Should They Do Factory Work In Poor Health
A persuasive paragraph argues workers cannot perform well when their minds are dull nerves unsteady and body relaxed. It claims Parker's Ulngor Tonic can restore energy willpower and vigor at moderate cost, helping workers meet their duties satisfactorily.
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Renee Y
Hamlin Receives Courteous Welcome in Madrid Court
The article notes Minister Hamlin's warm reception at the Court of Madrid where King Alfonso, fluent in English, guides him politely to meet the queen in the next room, highlighting informal tact during the introduction.
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Hamlin
Madrid
Alfonso
Cough Remedies Promote Hale’s Honey Of Horehound
Advertises Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar as a timely cough remedy with Pike's Toothache Drops and CopeEn's Liquid Beef Tonic praised by physicians. Urges pharmacists to stock Colden's as the chosen druggist product.
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Hale
Pike
CopeEn
Colden
Young Rhodes Runs Away Feigning Bandit Role
A four year old boy from Waseca Minnesota fled home after his father refused a five cent loan for a pencil. He adopted a Missouri bandit persona and was spanked as a consequence.
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Rhodes
Waseca
Minn
Missouri
J. Rhodes
Mother Swan's Worm Syrup Advertisement
An old time ad touts Mother Swan's Worm Syrup as infallible tasteless harmless and cathartic for feverishness restlessness worms and constipation priced at 25 cents.
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Mother Swan
Unclear claim about defendant’s dog tied to case outcome
In a Norfolk Herald style note, a convoluted chain of hearsay links the defendant to a celebrated case. The report cites a nephew and an aunt in the country overheard via a neighbor and a stranger who heard from a man that the defendant kept a dog, casting doubt on the case’s resolution.
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Norristown Herald
Dr King's New Discovery Sold Free in Trial Bottles
The article describes millions of bottles distributed as free trial offers of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds, noting the large expenditure and its impact on the market.
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Dr. King
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