Perished in Ice Flows on the Nuarich and Arctic Rescue
The Baltimore Herald recounts the Northwest frontier patrol by Revenue Cutter Bear under Chief Engineer H C Whitworth. A six month Alaska cruise narrates peril in ice packs near Point Barrow, Nazareth, and St Michaels, detailing wrecked whalers, rescued crews, and the brutal costs of sealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimoria Herald
Northwestern Territory
Uncle Sam
United States
Revenue Marine
H.C. Whitworth
Bear
Behring Sea
Arctic Ocean
Seattle
Laurel
Herald
Washington
Alaska
Point Barrew
St. Michaels
Unaloslea
Aretia Ocean
North American Commercial Company
Aly
Point Barrow
Theme
Aled
Damier St Wie
Engineer Whitworth
Not Guilty Humphrey Faces New Jail Break After Vote
Newport News Virginia December 22 1897 reports in a special dispatch that Humphrey was found not guilty and left for parole as six prisoners escaped from the jail in the felons ward. The escape involved improvised tools, a brick wall breach, and an alarm that prompted militia calls. Prisoners cited include Tom Johnson Willie Lawrence Wilbin Jones Grant Williams Lee Jones all African American. Authorities review Jones for misappropriated funds and a mayoral salary dispute looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian
Newport News
W. T. Otley
Parnalyiile
Gi. Smith
Utemond
Legislative Committee
Lon
Thomas Temple Powell
Epworth League
Miss Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Board of Police Commissioners
Jones
Commonwealth
J. Humphrey
Mumphrey
Wesellis
Kutley
Jefensay
Ussell
New London
Conn
AL Yesty
Ifa
Jar
Jai Yard
Jalier
Tom Johnson
Wille Lawrence
Wilbhin Jones
Grant Williams
Lee Jones
Jontxs
New York
Purokwes
Vague account of a 19th century homicide and court case
Fragmentary OCR describes a violent incident linked to a murder plot. It mentions a man named Hie and a wife, with exchanges about explosives and a large building. The text notes authorities and possible courtroom proceedings, with scattered references to locations and entities but many unclear details.
Life and cards and Confederate fund drives in old paper
A fragmented poem on life as a card game contrasts luck and craft with fate. The text shifts to report Southern women leading contributions to Confederate prisoners’ graves fund, listing chapters and donors across multiple states and regions.
New Brown Cheek Suttings by Rudolphpul and Wallacah on Main Street
A local seller announces new brown cheek suttings by Rudolphpul and Wallacah located on Main Street. The notice invites customers to view the latest designs and features a storefront display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolpul & Wallacah
Main Street
Recent Inventions Dampen Clothes Before Ironing Device
A described device uses a water reservoir and sponge to dampen fabric as it slides along a frame. A front mounted winged stirrup and a rotating shaft create a gentle spray while a shoe or pad system guides the fabric, aiming to reduce wrinkles without heavy handling.
Russia Prisons Horrors Reported by London News
Witnesses recount brutal punishments in Odessa and other towns, detailing floggings, exposed wounds, and psychological torture in prisons. A nurse named Mile Naumots is praised for rescuing children, but her compassionate work leads to tragedy as madness and violence erupt among inmates and rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viateh
Couyters
Odessa
Suirimtinges
Amd
Anenths
Sawhalton
Plaens
Dachelop Econvicoe
Mile
Naumots
Wedding notices and community births in local scene
Miss Jennie Mere officiated at a Methodist ceremony for Mr T Willpieton of Maefly and Mint Clepiniweod Hitevison of North Carolina. The ceremony was followed by congratulations from friends as the couple plan to be guests at a later event. An infant’s christening was announced for Sunday at Park View with many attendees listed. A death notice reported the passing of Mrs Mars Mowe Noo with funeral arrangements to attend later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Willpieton
Maefly
Hitevison
North Carolina
di Willimraston
AL J. Pinatas
Misa Jennie Mere
Lene
Cook
Odday
Park View
Amit
Dard
Flay Reyes
L. Nelins
Unclear complaint cites street conditions on Johnson Street
Fragmentary report describes complaints about street and water drainage problems on Johnson street near St Andrews Mission. Mentions wheel traffic, public inconvenience, and disrupted street railway, with notes on extreme conditions and lack of thorough action.
Garment Cure Promises Relief From Ailing Bodies
An 19th century medical claim describes a set of garments by Rudolphin & Wallace claimed to ease many ailments including dyspepsia kidney and bladder issues rheumatism and nervous disorders. The text links the garments to preventive and curative effects with references to various regions and a philosophy of relief through wearable solutions.
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Otho
Nuarich
Alawka
St. Uwwrener
Taland
Mor- Mig Strait
Point Barraw
Pella
Ain
Fiezen
Brent Ashuer
Lembie
Eveal
Dan
Keraus
Tate
Berine Sen
Behr
Arette
Point Marrow
Winttesides
Moomer
Point Narrow
Camden
West
Te 8mc
Smithsonian
Lawrence Tay
Sberia
Watsett
San
United Plates
Pope Ctype
Cape Prince of Wales
Pwo
Interior Department
Mev
Shebion Jackson
Biot IN
St, Michaels
St Mieduyets Mts
Pms
Ootohoer
Golf
Noomore
Ee River
Ana
Elvis
Daves
St. Michaels Talit
May Aumerican Pea Company
Jarvis
Humphrey
Jury
Dim Merneetwald
Wendor
Dati
Wittel
Ste Gieeteia
Peeker
Ypey
Mobayally
Dave
Dindlerwour
Oyercon
S. Ene
Kendersiay
Cueamtcal Co
Washington, DC
J. M. Swetnam
Phenix
Ariz
U. S. Boeed
Univ. of Michieigan
Ostio Medics Collec
American Medsical Association
Terraline
M. D
Phoenix
Arizona
U.S
Kanopa
Terraline Company
Woolligton
D.C
Durang
John A. Logan
U. S
Ilinois
Joan A. Logan
D. G
Carida
Mach
Denis
Miles
Rosy Hower
Dlamons
Mark Conprdeuatie
Rateleh
San Anton
Sas
Norfolk
Chamden
Ala
Inck
Warrenton
Waynesboro
Wal
Hampton
Via
Stimmton
Charleston
Mphapter
Jacksonville
Fla
Macon
Goa
Pyby
Nectoraburg
Ricktynond
Cheraw
Alm
Chinep
Virginia
Charmer
Wloehester
Shearenbure
Rome
South
Tee
Prebraand
Army and Navy Society of
Maryland
Liberty Masonie
Cary
WW. Lento
St. Louis, Mo
Russia
Troster
London
Newe
Lian
St. Andrews Mission
Tevin
Chit
Central Avenue
Mieh
Alps
Johnson Nye
Mexico
Havas
Lenton Violoneo
Villagre
Chiy
Mont Viputent
Guate
South America
Rudolphin& Wallace
Faralll
California
Tralsins
Nuts
He Briggs
IM Choice Family Croceries
Ben. Lowenberg
Fale
Granby Street
Chrismas
Benj. Lowenberg
Granby St
Columbia Building
Norfolk, VA
Irwin’s Xpress. CompAny
Water Street
Dr Fetter
Myers i Atoll
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