Train saga and guiteau linked claims stir reporters
An unnamed widow of a railroad contractor asserts she is not related to the Guiteau family while reporters debate the truth of names. Congress adjourns sine die after 24 days. The Gold Dust steamer boiler explosion on the Ohio near Hickman Ky kills seventeen and leaves many dead or missing. Political conventions follow adjournment as public affairs continue. Judge McCowan of Albany reportedly cured rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil.
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Sony
Frances Scoville
Geo. W. Scoville
Guiteau
Scoville
Charles M. Scoville
Chicago
Scovilles
Congress
Gold Dust
Ohio River
Hickman
Albany
N. Y
Argus
Columbus
Genoa
Napoleon Bonaparte
Clun
Napoleon
Clum
Cabin Bay
Spain
George
Washington
United States of America
Olum
Oolum
Columbus and Garibaldi style chronicle correction
A reader rails at a misleading article on Christopher Columbus and related historical anecdotes. The piece recounts Columbus origins, famous adventures, and a later treasury office notice, Garfield monument plans, postmaster reforms, and a United States president absence abroad. It spans figures from Genoa to Washington.
President's flag to fly from Despatch on voyage to New York
The navy approves the design of a new flag to be flown by the president's vessels. The flag will be raised from the mass mast of every ship used by the president. The first to fly will be from the Steamer Despatch when the president departs for New York.
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Secretary of the Navy
New York
Senate Adopts Die-sine Adjem and House Adjourns Without Day
The Senate votes to adjourn sine die at three p.m. after a long session. The House agrees to adjourn with no day set, while a joint select committee is named to examine declines in American shipping and the presiding officers receive thanks for orderly proceedings.
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Senate
HOUSE
Congress
Hiscock
Carpenter
Hiacock
Joint Select Committee
Page
California
Chandler
Masas- Robeson
New Jersey
Dingley
Maine
McLane
Maryland
Cor
New York
Keifer
House of Representatives
Man Attempts Suicide Over Widow But Survives and Plans Marriage
Caartes Greensuras, living in Norwalk Connecticut, loved widow Cleveland and failed to convince her. He tied a rope and went to the woods, but neighbors found him hanging. He recovered and the widow, now convinced of his sincerity, promised to marry him.
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Caartes Greensuras
Cleveland
Norwalk
Unclear excerpt reports deer slaughter in Jackson County Oregon
Fragmentary text claims over 10 000 deer were killed in Jackson County Oregon in nine months. It also includes an odd note about human bodies and drying to preserve mummies, with references to weights such as 120 pounds and seven pounds.
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Jackson County
Ore
Illiadic musings on diet and stomach woes
The fragment discusses personal diet choices and their effects on stomach ailments. It mentions dyspepsia and heartburn and hints at a writer noting remedies. A Times Correspondent signs off with an advisory about a pharmacist not keeping certain items.
Owl observation experiment described in fragmentary tale
A writer tests a theory about an owl by placing a specimen on a post and observing the bird. He notes the owl keeps gaze fixed while he moves, and questions how the neck may or may not detach as a result of the experiment.
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Aone
Scizola
The Knife Controversy in Medical Practice Exposed
A critical flare against excessive use of the knife in treating tonsillitis and uvulitis. The author warns that unnecessary surgery harms patients, cites Dr. Wolfe of Cincinnati, and discusses the link from nasal disease to consumption. The piece critiques medical notoriety over legitimate care.
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Wolfe
Cincinnati
United States
Cmt
Smith Street
Reporter sought earlier execution to meet deadline
The tale centers on Kenward Philp of Brooklyn who pressed sheriff to hang a condemned man an hour early to return to Brooklyn. At Plainfield New Jersey the man signed a letter and was executed at 11. Questions rose whether the prisoner understood what he signed.
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Times
Kenward Philp
Brooklyn
Plainfield
N. J
Philp
Pat Philp
Sunken ocean ridge may form dry land rises
Historical sea sounding reports suggest a submerged ridge running north to south across the Atlantic. Depths on both sides reach 8 000 to over 8 450 fathoms, requiring a 9 000 to 15 000 foot high underwater mountain to connect. The highest points become the Azores islands.
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Atlantic
Ocean
May Queen and Potent Potions in a Medley of Ads
A collage of 19th century medical ads and tips covers patent cures from Dr. Pierce and Carter’s plasters to Lyon's heel stiffeners and Remover. It mentions May Queen, quarries in Etruria, and travel notes about Omaha’s Metropolitan Hotel with rates listed. References to physicians Dickerson and Stark anchor the medical institute mention.
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Carter
Omaha
Metropolitan Hotel
Cor
Douglas
Russia
Lyon
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