This Date in History Highlights 1775 to 1897 Events
Key historic notes include John Campbell's death in 1775, an 1800 assassination attempt on Napoleon, the 1814 Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, Antwerp's 1832 surrender, the 1839 penny postage adoption, Barnum's Museum fire in 1872, Johns Hopkins’s death in 1873, London fog suspending business in 1891, and the 1897 papal encyclical on the Manitoba School question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Province of
Georgia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Ghent
Great Britain
United States
Citadel
Antwerp
England
Barnum’s Museum
New York City
Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University
London
Manitoba
Louisiana Ribbon Cane Syrup Offered At Local Outlets
Louisiana Ribbon Cane Syrup from Omega plantation in Ouachita parish is advertised as absolutely pure. Samples available at News-Star and Ouachita National Bank. Orders filled from those locations. Sold in gallon cans and five gallon kegs. five gallon kegs priced at 3.50. gallon cans at 0.65. Also listed are various unfamiliar names and a Garretson Pool Room Cigar Stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Omega
Ouachita Parish
News-Star
Ouachita National Bank
Danish Princess Alexandrine Dies Not: No, born 1879 and married 1898
Princess Alexandrine wife of Crown Prince Christian of Denmark was born December 24 1879 daughter of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin. She married Prince Christian in 1898 and spent much time in southern Europe for health reasons. The couple had two sons Prince Christian Frederick and Prince Knud. Alexandrine was sister of Cecelie Crown Princess of Germany. Louis Paulhan arrives in New York en route to Los Angeles aviation meet. plans exhibitions in Galveston San Antonio New Orleans Atlanta and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Christian of
Denmark
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
Christian
Copenhagen
Europe
Prince Christian Frederick
Knud
Alexandrine
Cecelie
Germany
New York
Louis Paulhan
Los Angeles
Paulhan
Galveston
San Antonio
New Orleans
Atlanta
Kidney Remedy Praise From Claremont Shopper
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire says Foley's Kidney Remedy cured a longstanding sneer kidney trouble after about a year of use. She endorses the medicine highly and notes it is sold by D H Key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Claremont, N. H
Foley
D. H. Key
New Shipment of Jewelry Impresses at J. Lowe & Co
A large shipment arrives featuring stick pins brooches bracelets and cuff buttons described as beauties by J Lowe & Co The items are presented as fashion accessories and jewelry offerings for customers.
The Dawn of a New Day for the South Farmer
A Georgia focused editorial notes farmers entering a favorable era with abundant crops in corn, cotton, fruit, and truck farms. It cites rising prices, reduced debt, and growing capital for operations, while predicting continued South agricultural growth and investment into industry, railroads, and land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Georgia
Augusta
Mrs Belmonts Fight for Suffrage Heads NY Assembly Prep
Mrs O H P Belmont presides over New York Political Equality Association headquarters opened in Albany to push a woman suffrage bill before the next general assembly session. Wallace B Hunter acts as Belmonts personal representative as the bill is drafted and legislators hint at support. The notice ends with an unrelated drugstore promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Notable Labor Moves Across Countries and Industries
Reports from labor fronts show organized activity in Sacramento and St Paul with clerks and pipe trades planning councils. International wages and strikes span England Italy France and the US, including machinists benefits, gas workers in Milan Modena and Genoa, baker boycotts in Paris, and union drives in Chicago and Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Machinists
South Derbyshire
England
Italy
Gas Men's Federation
Milan
Modena
Genoa
Paris
France
American Federation of Labor
Toronto
New England
Vermont
Rutland
Knights of Labor
Congress
St. Paul
Cherry
Malin
United Mine Workers
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Bethlehem
Illinois Central Railroad
Ice Race Meeting Opens At Dufferin Park Track
Toronto hosts an international ice race meeting as prominent horsemen from Canada and the United States gather for the December 25 event at Dufferin Park under the Toronto Driving Club auspices. Liberal purses attract high class entries promising exciting sport for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Canada
United States
Dufferin Park Track
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ouachita-Monroe Gun & Bicycle Company
Oquachita-Monroe Gun& Bicycle Co
eComb
Monroe, la
Grayling Lumber Company
Tadima
Victory Emanuels
el Sidelo
Sanchez & Hua
la Perferencia
Webster
Ray Lopez
el Palencia
el Commercia
Robi. Burns
Garretson Pool Room
J. Lowe & CO
Allen’s Pharmacy, Ltd
Monroe Brick Company
Monroe Drug CO
Labor World
Sacramento
Cal
St. Paul, Minn
Pipe Trades Council
Canadian Federation of Textile Workers
United Textile Workers of America
Horwich
Penick & Ford, Lrp
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