Old London water pipes unearthed in Berkeley Square relics
Excavations in Berkeley Square reveal wooden water pipes linked to 16th century London water supply. Dutch inventor Maurice Maurice obtained rights in 1580 to build machinery for piping water from the Thames, using hollowed tree stems as pipes. The New River Company later used similar stem pipes and earlier Pall Mall finds confirm their existence.
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Berkeley Square
London
Thames
Peter Morris
Maurice
Dutchman
Pall Mall
Quotations and wry scraps from era papers flash by
A collage-like clipping notes literary gossip about Victor Hugo manuscripts and a playful exchange between a woman and an old farmer. It quotes a Yonkers Statesman line about not standing on ceremony and a humorous door mat misunderstanding.
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Victor Hugo
Norristown Herald
Yonkers Statesman
Inquest Finds Hibbard Death From Gunshot Wound
A coroner's inquest in Lancaster county found Jonathan Hibbard died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Mark McCutcheon who had previously threatened to shoot him. The report notes the threat occurred days before the act as the herder argued over cattle on land.
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Jonathan Hibbard
Lancaster County
Mark McCutcheon
Fragments From a Fragmented Tidbit Disorderly Notice
A jumble of quoted lines and stray anecdotes from various sources includes remarks about Mme Nilsson aging in America, a Tamman millionaire’s offer for a kiss, and a Lord Lyndhurst memory. The text also mentions a singer replacing Conly in the Emms Abbots Company and misprinted lines about a bass voice.
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Dusseldorf
Lowell
Mme
Nilsson
America
Christina
Ballantine
Lyndhurst
Conly
Emms Abbots Company
Bs Basso
Weekly News Snippets From Arkansas and Egypt
A starving Arkansas child story reports a dead sister sacrificed for food amid grim rescue notes. Egypt sees 30,000 troops under General Youssaf clash with False Prophet forces near Sennar, while Britain’s fleet and political reports unfold from Alexandria to London with Repression Bill debates and executions.
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Alexandria
Youssaf
False Prophet
Sennar
Steamboat Collision Sinks Sciota on Ohio River
At Mingo Junction on the Ohio River a collision between the Sciota and the John Loomis left the Sciota sunk in fifteen feet of water with about 500 passengers aboard. Survivors say a misreading caused both boats to take the same side. Up to July 7 more bodies were recovered and total deaths were estimated between 65 and 75. The Loomis sustained minor damage and rescue work proceeded under bright moonlight.
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Fairbury
Henry Christian
Elkhorn
Fontenelle
John Daiss
Seward
Ongdfonday
Captain Seals
Mr. Hat
Mr. Hatten
Nebraska City
Dick Shannon
Adz
Wymorian
Wymore
B.mcconiga
Lincoln
Gen. Crocker
Guiteau
Mingo Junction
Ohio River
Sciota
John Loomis
Sciots
Chantel
Scotia
Egypt faces potential outbreak after officials oppose intervention
Two leading officials oppose armed intervention amid rising tensions. The Ulemas declare such opposition lawful, signaling a clash over possible military involvement and religious sanction in the crisis.
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Egypt
British Consulate Officials to Embark as Egyptian Government Employees
In Alexandria on July 7 officials remaining at the British consulate and British subjects employed by the Egyptian government will embark today. All merchant ships head to the outer harbor leaving the inset harbor to the squadron. Admiral Seymour orders the Eastern Telegraph Offices closed for the night. Sonrais Kala.
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Alexandria
Seymour
Beymour
Sonrais Kala
The Niagara Falls Route Fast Express Promotion
An early 20th century pitch highlights Michigan Central Fast Express trains from Chicago to New York and Philadelphia arriving next day with through sleepers to New York Buffalo and meals in dining cars. It promotes the Boston and New York Express via Niagara Falls and Buffalo and urges travel along the Niagara Falls Route with G P A O W Ruggles in Chicago for more information.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Michigan Central
Buffalo
Boston
Niagara Falla
Toronto
Grand Rapide
Bay City
Saginaw
Niagara Falls
O W. Ruggles
General Sherman among the veterans at Camp Humane ground
General Sherman visited a veterans gathering at Camp Burns where hundreds of voters and ex soldiers shared meals of bean soup. He greeted old comrades, held a brief reception, and recalled times with wit, joking about battles and river crossings with a laughing crowd.
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General Sherman
Baltimore
Camp Bgnus
Army
Citizens’ Committee
Highth Missouri
Sherman
Carlisle
Hop Bitters Cure Claim Made For Various Ailments
An advertisement asserts Hop Bitters cannot spread diabetes Brights disease or kidney liver ailments to you or your family and that it is the only medicine that will positively cure these diseases. The ad warns against inferior products.
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Weyer Bros. & CO
St. Louis
Kansas City
Fragmented OCR Notes On Grief And Rumor
A widow mourns her husband, insisting grief overwhelms her nerves. A doctor is mocked as a dross man for selling made powders. Philadelphia references and vague talk of congress and mint appear in garbled dialogue.
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Aulindelphie
Andien Morgue
Tote Penefis
Horrific crime report in rural Sweden ends in flight of suspect
A seven year old girl, daughter of a Swedish farmer near Florence, is beaten and left for dead by her father. A passerby and a neighbor uncover the girl, who survives to recount the brutal attack and fear of imminent death. Neighbors await confession before authorities intervene.
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Florence
Swedish father freed after beating inquiry near Florence
Erick Friberg a 35 year old Swede was arrested and acquitted after a preliminary exam over the alleged beating and intended cremation of a baby near Florence north of Omaha. The district attorney was absent and testimony favored the defense. The child was sent to Omaha for protection and care. grand jury likely to review the case.
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Latle
Florence
Omaha
Erick Friberg
Friberg
Ex Senator Christiancy Divorce Trial Nearing Compromise
Report says Christiancy divorce may settle as long as attorney fees are paid with money controlling the case. his wife rushed from the house amid affectionate moments and pardon gestures. Also confirms judges Harlan and French. court clerk Fressen den. Guitbau removed. relics case to museum. Senate river and harbor bill boosts appropriations by about 2 million with projects in Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Texas and Galveston Bay.
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Senate Committee On Commerce
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Senate Committee
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Duluth
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Iil
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Tex
Missouri River
Sioux City
Iowa
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Minn
Hennepin Canal
Provisional Proceedings Highlight Medical Service Cuts
July 3 session notes show a general deficiency bill amid President Garfatti sickness. An amendment passed lowering appropriations from 76 000 to 57 500 and medical services from 33 500 to 25 000 as several members voted aye.
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Garfatt
Somalia
Ralston, Saunders
Berman
van Ven
van Aye
Civil Appropriation Bill Faces Debate In Congress
The House and Senate debated the civil appropriation bill with criticism of the executive’s civil service record. Commissioners and “for cause” removals sparked clashes as Republicans defended presidential appointments and contrasts with Garfield and Arthur. The river and harbor discussion included a Hennepin canal survey and Illinois and Michigan canal work. The session adjourned after committee actions and a Newbury celebration appointment.
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