Daring Escape After 30 Foot Fall At Railroad Embankment
Philadelphia May 27 Edward Brady of West Philadelphia reports his daughter Miss Brady displayed remarkable courage after tumbling down a thirty foot embankment onto railway tracks. Trapped by debris and a trapped horse she lay unshaken as an express train roared by, then self rescued with a scalp wound and head contusion despite torn shoes and leg injuries to the horse.
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Misa Tirady
Philadelphia
Edward Brady
Berwin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Miss Brady
HL F Ward
Ward
Hrady
George W. Johnson
William
Chimo
Johnsons
Photon
Mr Ward
Syeang
Dr Atkins
Springfield
Wolkert
Waentsville
George
Simpason
Hancock County
Patrick O'Day
Kata O'Day
Martin O'Day
William Doherty
Mary Griffith
Fair Creek
Ira
Mia
Mary Ash
Bloomington
Ind
Russell
Tuscarawas
Ohio
Emma Paterson
Decatur
Ill
Mra
W. J. Wright
Ila
J. G. Hovete
Litchfield
Ike
Croel Cresler
Galveston
C.J. Wright
Baggageman
Paul Horn
Pulaski
Dla
W. J. Wayne
Morrill
Sullivan Winder
Medical Corpa
Adventure With A Shark: Ship Stoker Rescues Self With Chair
John Kelly a stoker aboard the George W Clyde from Hayti faced a shark attack after leaping overboard as the ship neared Cape Hayti. He grabbed a wooden chair, used it to fend off the predator, and was hauled back aboard safely amid cheers from passengers.
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New York
John Kelly
George MW. Clyde
Hayti
George W Clyde
San Domingo
Porto Plata
Cape Hayti
Kelly
Stoker
Safa
Unveiling of Robert E Lee Statue in Alexandria
In Alexandria on May 25 a large crowd gathered for the unveiling of the Confederate dead memorial statue. Capt. Raleigh T. Danie of Virginia delivered an artists’ address as the monument was formally presented. Miss Vir Beverly Horse assisted in the ceremony.
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Alexandria
Robert Lee
Raleigh T. Danie
Virginia
Vir Baverly Uorse
Chree
Ernor Tee
Shilaashington
Lee
George
Washington
Robert EB
Laura Bridgman Fifty Two Years In Darkness Dies At Boston
Laura Bridgman once deaf dumb and blind and famous through Dickens dies at the South Boston asylum aged about 100 years. Born Hanover New Hampshire 1830 she lost sight and hearing after a severe illness at age two. Dr S G Howe taught her through touch to read write sew and speak a word she formed a close bond with Howe and composed a touching poem on his death.
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Perfest
Boston
Latpa Bridgman
South Boston Asylum
Laura Brid N
Hanover
N. H
8.G. Howe
Asylum For the
Howe
Evansville Train Robbery Foiled By Local Officials
A band of six to eight robbers attempted pocket-picking on an Evansville Indiana train carrying Forepaugh show passengers. Henry Stockfleth councillor was struck, two suspects named Edward Smith and Charles Mason were jailed, two more captured at 8:60 AM, others fled. Several participants were wounded in the struggle.
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Evansville
Ind
St. Evansville
Terre Haute
Henry Stockfleth
Stockfield
Frank Pritche Naimes
Edward Smith
Charles Mason
Pawman
Loula
McIntyre
Sur
Jas
Fire and murder plot linked to church scandal and wreck
Ragged OCR reports a fatal assault linked to church corruption in San Francisco and a train wreck near St Louis caused by removed spikes. Wounded list includes multiple named victims. authorities offer a $1000 reward for the wreckers. Also notes a religious scandal and police case follow-up.
Clergyman's Suicide Shocks City From Love Affair
May 7 reports Rev Henry Greenfeld Schorr assistant rector of St Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church aged 20 committed suicide by shooting himself in his room at Paul’s House on Saratoga Street. Neighbors heard a shot about 9:30 and a rapid response followed. Police investigation begins into motives connected to a love affair.
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Epiecopal
Batrmans
Henry Greenfeld Schorr
Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
Charles and
Saratoga Streets
Shorr
Paris
Paul
Charity
Sarestreet
Hunt
Electric Bitters Lauded By Satisfied Users
A Texas county attorney and a Kentucky resident certify Electric Bitters cured severe jaundice and malaria symptoms and saved a life. They claim the remedy wards off and cures malarial diseases and kidney and liver disorders, priced 50 cents and one dollar at Wm Olesdenin's.
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E. Baulbridge Munday
Clay County
Texas
My. D
I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Salve Ad For All Ailments From Wm Clendenin
Old time advertises a universal salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum chapping and eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction and money back if not satisfied. Sold by Wm Clendenin at a price of 25 cents per item.
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Iteran
Wm. Clendenin
St. Louis Cholera-Maguire’s Bonne Plant Promoted
An advertisement touts a 45 year infallible diarrhea and dysentery remedy for adults and children. It claims use against cholera morbus, flux and teething pains and is offered for Melbourne Iowa readers via Wm Moleadeute.
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Melbourne
Iowa
Wm. Moleadeute
Maguire's
Bonne Piant
St. Louis
Castoria Refrain Recounts Journeys With a Product
A playful verse traces a child to adult linked to Castoria through stages of life. It notes caregiving for offspring with Castoria as a recurring motif. The piece emphasizes the product’s presence across generations in a light, nostalgic voice.
Ivory Soap Ad Warns Against Counterfeit Brands
An advertorial warns that many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its distinctive qualities. It urges consumers to insist on Ivory Soap and cites copyright by Procter & Gamble as a mark of authenticity.
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Procter & Gamble
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