Renowned Engineer Recounts Narrow Makeover of Reading Wreck
Washington Post reports the veteran engineer known as Billy Gardner of the Black log recalls a near catastrophe on the Illinois Central in February 1870. While his fireman slept at the throttle, Gardner halted a freight train from colliding with a passing passenger special at Makanda, saving hundreds of lives and ending his practice of using firemen at the throttle. The tale underscores fatigue risks and managerial decisions in 19th century railroading.
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Washington Post
Exeter
Reading
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Alleghany Mountains
Thomas L. Scott
Billy Gardner
Blacklog
Iron Horse
Illinois
Ilinois Central
Houck
Southern Illinois
New Orleans
Makanda
Obsolete meaning of gig reflects flighty girls and old uses
An exploration of the word gig in 19th and early 20th century usage shows its obsolete sense of a flighty girl. The piece traces examples from Mme D Arblay to Sir Walter Scott and Whyte Melville, noting surviving senses as oddity and the related term giggler remains in use.
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The
Academy
Mme. D’arblay
Charlotte
Whyte-Melville
Kate Coventry
Lfe
Walter Bescot
Leylie Stephen
House of Commons
Chambers’ Journal
Postal Service
West
England
Subways Beneath European Cities Raise Structural Fears
The article notes a surge of underground tunnels in London Paris and Rome as cities increasingly move transit below ground. Authorities fear skyscraper collapse from tunneling while burglars exploit hidden vaults and passages unknown until excavations reveal their reach possibly spanning up to 1000 miles.
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London
Paris
Rome
Junior Republic Plan Aims to Teach News Boys Self Rule
Washington and Baltimore consider establishing a Junior Republic for news boys where the youths form laws appoint their own judges and police officers and learn to be useful men. The proposal cites five years of successful trial in New York.
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Washington
Baltimore
New York
London Inhabitants Earn More Than Five Dollars Weekly
A report notes that only one in every four London residents earns over five dollars per week. The statistic highlights income disparity and economic conditions in the city.
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London
Wire walking legends at Niagara Falls through Blondin era
The article recounts Blondin the French rope walker crossing the Niagara Gorge in 1859 and subsequent feats including a back carry with Darry Colcourt, a stove omelette on the wire, and later imitators such as Bellini, Steve Peer, and S. J. Dixon showcasing daring balance acts above the rapids.
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Niagara Falla
Blondin
Goat Island
Darry Colcourt
Prince of Wales
Canada
Prince
Brondin
Colcourt
Bilondin
Talinn
Bellini
Prospect Park
Steve Peer
Lilondin
Peer
S. J. Dixon
Toronto
Toronto Bay
Indian Justice of the Peace Kanaka Jack Elected
Antoine Jackson known as Kanaka Jack, a full blooded Indian, was elected justice of the peace for the Tacoma reservation. He cannot read or write yet dispenses dignity in office. His first case involved a man charged with carrying concealed weapons, which he dismissed after ruling the revolver could not fit in any pocket.
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Antoine Jackson
Kanaka Jack
Tacoma
Blackstone
Kent
Pest control pricing and barber services advertise
Business personals from Austin advertise the pest services as the cheapest option and invite readers to buy wood with C. B. Patrick. Another ad promotes shaving and hair cutting at O. F. Werner at 208 No. Park Ave, highlighting best grooming and coming hair care.
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C. B. Patrick
O. F. Werner
No. Park Ave
Miller's Drug Store promotes cough and cold remedies
Miller's Drug Store sells a wide range of photo supplies and cough and cold products including Columbian Cough Syrup and Cold Capsules. Dr. F. M. Rowley announces doubled business after moving to 120 North Oak Park Avenue on Lake Street.
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Miller’s Drug Store
Lake Street
F. M. Rowley
North
Oak Park Avenue
Odd Fellowship in Oak Park Tercentenary Memorial Rites
Cicero Lodge No 217 Oak Park attended Sunday memorial services at the Baptist Church with Rev Dr Conley delivering the sermon. Delegations came from Austin Maywood and Clyde lodges as Suburban Circuit meetings noted. Brother William Halley toured DeKalb lodges and plans to lecture at Park Lodge Austin. The Grand Master reported improvements to Lincoln Orphans Home and Mattoon Old Folks Home funding.
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Cicero Lodge
Oak Park
Baptist Church
Dr. Conley
Austin
Maywood
Clyde
Mandell
Crawford
Moreland
Grossdale
LaGrange
William Halley
DeKalb County
Odd Fellows
Park Lodge
Lincoln
Mattoon
Austin Methodist Church Service Schedule
The First M. E. Church of Austin led by Rev. A. M. White lists Sunday services at 9:30 class meeting 10:30 sermon 12:00 Sunday school 3:30 Junior League 6:15 Epworth League 7:30 evening sermon Plus Wednesday 7:45 midweek prayer service.
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Austin Methodist Church
M. E. Church of Austin
A. M. White
First Congregational Church Services This Sunday
Morning service at 7:80 oclock with Sunday school at 12 15 p m. Junior C FE at 3 30 p m. Intermediate at 4 15 p m. Vesper service 5 to 6 p m. Pastor W L Demorest resides 6459 Iowa Street corner North Pine avenue. Morning theme Our Duty to Far Away lands vesper theme The Prisons of Life.
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First Congregational Church
Waller Avenue
Midway Park
W. L. Demorest
Iowa Street
North Pine Avenue
Austin Episcopal Service Times
Morning service at 10 30 communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at noon and evening service at 7 30 led by Rev S L Mitchell at 5731 Ohio Street on Waller Avenue and Ohio Street
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Waller Avenue
Ohio Street
Farly
S. L. Mitchell
N. Waller and
Prairie, Austin
Austin Christian Church Protracted Meetings Close with 30 Additions
The Austin Christian Church held 11 am preaching by Pastor George A. Campbell and Sunday school at 9 45 led by M. K. Mizenheiner of Oak Park. Protracted meetings end Friday with about 30 additions. Mr Scoville departs Saturday for Buchanan Michigan.
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Austin Christian Church
George A. Campbell
M. K. Mizenheiner
Oak Park
Scoville
Buchanan
Mich
Oak Park M E Church Rally And Evening Meeting
Rev W H Burns leads services with a full Sunday schedule including Sunday School at noon Junior League 3 30 Senior League 6 30 and a 7 20 pm joint meeting with the Evangelical Church Young People Alliance convention featuring distinguished speakers and an attractive musical program all welcome to attend the public invited.
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W. H. Burns
Convention of the Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical Church
Self treatment with Arnica Salve cures rectal fistula claim
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio says doctors predicted death after eighteen months with a rectal fistula. He claims he cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve priced twenty five cents a box, sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller.
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Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Ohio
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Euclid Avenue M E Church Services and Programs
J Clayton Yonker pastor conducts Sabbath School from 10 to 11 a m and morning worship from 11 to 12 m A class meeting follows at noon Junior Epworth League meets at 3 p m Senior League at 6 45 p m with evening service at 7 45 p m The evening subject is Old Glory.
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J. Clayton Yonker
Theatres and Outbursts Through Opera and Drama History
An archival peek at how audiences reacted across eras to stage distress and famous actors. Incidents include a London audience member hurling glasses at a cruel scene in 1874 and critics clashing with onstage flogging in 1865. Other anecdotes feature Grimaldi and Macready reacting to audience expectations and interruptions.
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Olympic Theater
London
Huntley
la Frochard
Henry Neville
Pierre
Charles Reade
Princess’ Theater
Grimaldi
Sadler’s Wells
Macready
Venice
Jaffier
Blackguard
Thankful For Kissable General Otiss in Philippines Victory
A blue eyed girl from a Philadelphia North American item praises General Otiss as a kissable man in the context of a victorious Philippine campaign. The exchange with a dark haired maid frames a lighthearted wartime morale moment.
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Philippines
Gen. Otiss
Philadelphia
Engagement Breakoff Grounds Sparks Gas Reveal
In a comic sketch, Mr Smith claims he learned of a breakup plan by peering through a drawing room keyhole and notices a gas leak as the alleged red flag. The solicitor presses for grounds to draw a deed terminating the engagement.
A Rising Musician and Friendly Banter
A brief snippet captures a rising musician praised for a graceful piano exit. The exchange with Philadelphia Bullé tin hints at public admiration and a fond remark about love of trees and plants. Alex Smith signs the quote.
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Alex Smith
Gage Studies Government Bills As Treasury Head
Lyman J. Gage, secretary of the Treasury, has studied his work closely since taking the helm and can recount the history and peculiarities of every government bill issued.
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Gage
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
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