Recovered Treasure Brings Bertha to Awaiting Mother
Dr. Tracy rescues eight year old Bertha Petroni from a roadside deathbed scene in a derelict cottage. The orphan reveals her Uncle Paolo and a missing motherly connection as the doctor untangles a six year mystery. He reunites Bertha with Helen Petroni, suggesting providence guided the reunion.
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Henry
Henry Tracy
Milan
Paolo Petroni
Bertha
Dr. Tracy
Helen Petroni
Mrs. Hopper
Nina
Ofa
Paolo
Bertha Petroni
R. Tracy
Aee
Trey Reene
Helen
Bertha-Petroni
Slim Stranger Targets Danbury Bank in Quiet Ruse
A slim, seedy looking man with a bag visited a Danbury bank on Saturday as a traveling agent. A boy observed him waiting for the cashier and whispered of a possible deposit scheme. The stranger fled to another bank after the cashier returned, while staff later described the incident with wary humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Snecy Denims
Danbury News
New Castle Fire Engine Trial Causes A Drenching Scene
The New Castle town witnessed a trial of its first steam fire engine. Bob Parker held the service-pipe, stood 400 yards off, and a misdirected stream drenched him in the gutter while discussing Grant’s third term with Rev. Dr. Hopkins. The engine then splashed Dr. Hopkins and flooded with water, leaving Parker wary of future demonstrations.
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New Castle
Bob Parker
Parker
Grant
Dr. Hopkins
Johnson’s Drunken Fight and Court Sentence
A man named John Prince Johnson is jailed after pleading drunkenness and defiance. He sought revenge on his wife Florinda Jane by vowing to work hard to prove a point, but the court fined him 35 dollars or six months in jail, while his wife observed from the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Tracy
Helen
Saxon Rowena
Nell
Harry
John Prince
Johnson
John Prince Johnson
Florinda Jane
Holley
John ‘Prince Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Free Press
Miami Avenue
James
The Silver Bill Prompting Mint and Banknote Reforms
A historical bill proposes replacing fractional currency with silver coins in ten, twenty, twenty five, and fifty cent denominations. It authorizes $163000 for engraving and printing U S notes and $248000 for National bank notes, to be disbursed by the Treasury. The act directs redemption of outstanding fractional currency and places interest like sinking fund bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Treasury Department
Roceregalas
Grorera Exchange Heads and Marriage Announcement
A brief item notes a Grorera exchange event and a marriage announcement involving individuals named Cram Kollock. It identifies one as the cramp and the other as the partner in the match, presenting a concise social notice.
Struggle Over Edward Everett Nomination to Great Britain
A reminiscence recalls the 1841 Senate fight over Edward Everett as Minister to England. Whigs backed Everett while Democrats branded him an abolitionist, risking a dissolution of the Union. Clay appealed to the Senate to confirm, and the vote ended 23 to 19 in Everett's favor with several Southern Whigs voting nay or abstaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett
Great Britain
Senate
United States
Dana
Harrison
van Buren
John Tyler
Daniel Webster
Congress
Everett
England
Gen
Massachusetts
Andrew Stevenson
Kentucky
Court of
St. James
Mr. Everett
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Hyerett
William R. King
Morehead
Thurlow Weed
Albany Jounal
Weed
Baltimore Patriot
Clay
Rufus
Choate
BSA
Weisi
Archer
Virginia
Preston
South Carolina
James Buchanan
King
South
Henry Clay
Alabama
Alithia
Union
New England
Yeas
Messrs
Clayton
Delaware
and Merrick
Maryland
Rives Geee Minatt
Graham
Carolina
Berrien
Sorgia
Anc
Georgia
Bayard
Kerr
Barrow
Louisiana
Henderson
Mississippi
Franklin ‘Pierce
New Hampshire
Judge Nicholson
Tennessee
William ‘Allen
Ohio
Robert J. ‘Walker
Washington
Cor
Boston Journal
Annual Appropriations Favor West Rivers and Harbors
Details of the River and Harbor Appropriation bill show a total of 5,872,850 with allocations to New England Middle Western Southern states and many Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Ohio and Illinois projects. Notable items include Buffalo Bay Grand Haven Green Bay Saugatuck Milwaukee and Erie harbor improvements among others.
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House of “Representatives
New England
Middle States
Ohio
Territories
California
Buffalo
Eveele
Superior Bay
Wis
Duluth
Min
Ontonagon
Ludington
Grand Haven
Mich
St. Anthony’s Falls
Minn
Minnesota River
Toledo
Sandusky
Vermillion
Cleveland
Chicago
Des Moines Rapids
Black
Manitowoc
Wig
Sheboygan, Wie
Port Washington
Oswego
N. Y
Michigan City
Ind
Louia
Mol
South Haven
St. Mary’s River
St. Mary’s
Cheboygan
Atraite
Au Sable River
Bich
Saginaw River
Milwaukee
Kenosha
Mississippi River
Falls
Monroe
Escncseeese
Charlevoix
Thunder Bay
McCargoe'’s Cove
Ashtabula
Port Clinton
Tay Fairport
Fox
Wisconsin
Erie
Harbor of Refuge
Lake Huron
Biich
Wabash River
Inds
Ilinois
Red River
North
Annes
Mississippi
Racine
Snow bound contract foreman and clever plowman quarrel
A Detroit resident bargains five dollars for a season snow clearing contract but disputes arise as heavy falls come. The tale includes dialect dialogue and a warning to the contractor, noting the long snow season and a potential policy shift. The passage also briefly mentions an Icelandic sailbird and imagined rapid mail between America and Europe.
Colorado coal to fuel coke manufacture with new furnaces
The Denver Tribune reports Colorado coal from the Trinidad mines will be used in coke production. Five furnaces will be erected immediately for this purpose to process the coal from the Trinidad coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Tribune
Colosrado
Trinidad Coal Mines
The Successful Physician
A World-Over tone piece extols Dr Pierce of Buffalo as a reliable specialist and honest physician. It lauds his focused expertise, sane medical advice, and the Juniper Tar Soap from Caswell Hazard & Co. as a trusted skin remedy, promising wide recognition and household familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe
Rv.v.‘Pierce
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Caswell, Hazard & Co
New -York
Ex-King of Afienia Dies in Milan in Poverty
The former Tho XII, ex king of Afienia, dies in a Milan hospital poor and unacclimated after being banished by the Russian czar. He pawned royal trinkets for bread, leaving a widow and Armenian subjects. a hospital collection aids them. His lineage claims 25 kings and emperors across East and Jerusalem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tho XII
Afienia
Milan
Russia
Jerusalem
Cypress
Battlefield Bravery And Fear In Battle Writings
A historical writer argues soldiers share similar sensations in battle. He describes war as hell on earth and praises duty amid fear, noting shelling’s demoralizing impact is often less than that of musketry and the danger from overhead noise.
Dr Schenck's Standard Remedies for Lung Diseases
Dr Schenck of Philadelphia promotes a trio of remedies Pulmonic Syrup Mandrake Pills and Sea Weed Tonic as cures for lung diseases. The ad claims the Pulmonic Syrup loosens morbid lung matter with expectoration aided by Mandrake Pills and Sea Weed Tonic to cleanse the digestive system. Patients are urged to consult locally or by mail at the corner of Sixth and Arch Streets Philadelphia every Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
Schenge
Scuxnox
J. H. Schenck
Philedélphia
Centennial Guide Dispatches Route Details for Tickets
The Pan Hani announces a Centennial Guide showing routes from Chicago Indianapolis or Cincinnati to Columbus with ticket sales points and prices. Tickets will be issued via Washington City and Niagara Falls. Write to the undersigned funders for this guide.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Cincinnat Vjn
Columbus
Washington City
Réigen
Niagara Falls
W. L. O'Bany
A. Columbus
B. Jones
G. South
Cincinnati
B. Gare Lup
Gen
West
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Weatminster
Dhs
Vane
Bowere
Woodbine
Tarcyney
Sant Hoteins
Z. B. Real
Tracy
Francesco Petroni
Francesco
Eeee
Wheeatt
Amber
Cincinnat
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SUERP
EASI
Liberty
Oas
Philadelphias
Omer
Cowa
Tess
Rcldaaeees
Ik Sv. Lou LS
Wraar
fRed-Winter
Erecta
Detroit Free Press
Iceland
Paris
Kent
London
America
Europe
Chigago
Nassau Canp Co
Nassau, N. Y
J.B. Hustid
Nassau, Ronse. Co
N.Y
Burromp’s
Boston
Mass
Tower & Co
Nassau, N.Y
Ag Agentswanted
Excel Mfg. Co
Michigan Avenue
M.N Layvell
Eric
U.S. Proxo Co
Broadway
New York
COE, Yonge & CO
St. Louis
Taylor-Mag. Co
New Britain
Bristol
Cruryton Bros. Co
Clintonville, Ct
Enta
R. L. Fletcher
Chambers Street
Frea
Luther
Mill Village
P.O. Vickery & GG
Augusta
Maine
T. Williams & CO
Philadelphia
Kneeland Street
Pettengill & Co
Ann Eliza Young
Edger Artast Climane, Co
Oan
Chee Donail
Sae
Biginducementato Arent
Novetty Painting Co
Ashland
Wreneg
Willix E. Bowarton
Reed
Boconta
J.P. Vincent
Almort Deere
Arenes
Ye Slook CO
Gentaker
Ava
Taggione
National
Asthi Pitas
Dr. R. WW
Renda Eles Lief
John Hear Y
John D. Park & Sona
Cinci
Kon & Co
Lercago, Il
G. O. Gondwin & Fh French, Richards & Co
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Ethridge, Tuller
Mustai
Lin
DOVER
Jung Y
Medica AL
Sian Phophire
Ortuit
Sth Et
Rie
Ali
Maxuracrunkas
BR. Bo
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HL. W. Johns
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