Fragmented 19th century news item with scattered events
A chaotic 1880s style brief lists diverse incidents across the United States. It mentions a divorce bill failure in the South Carolina legislature, transfer book openings on January 2, stock dividends, railway expansions, deaths of various individuals, a murder trial verdict, a fire in Brooklyn, railway survey for a Crrocks line, and a carriage accident near St Louis. The fragmented items include names like John Furlong, Thomas J. Kane, and Governor Butler, plus references to Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago, and New York. The text also notes a lamp explosion, a casualty from a tramway crash, and other scattered notices, reflecting a miscellany of 19th century public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Educational Association
Seaston
Minneapolis
Iroussille
Terry Haute Dow
Kumkokee Luvane
Heatty
Lamburton
New York
Maritenbong & Co
Brooklyn
Hieham
Waterton
N. Y
Eines
Jatry
C. T
Camalag
Mydnauth
Inn
Detroi
Meh
Ladinna
Carnet
Thomas J. Kane
Tharonahick Througiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Uitiodelwua
Butler
George Mc Shathaway
Bulliver
Freeh & McKnight
Hleritt
Talinre
Marysville
Abi
Aeteal
Meckenzieina Bovis
Department of
Texiy
John. Klinre
Wanted Investigation to Probe Texas Officials
A dispatch from Texas reports Frank Hurd will seek a House resolution after the holidays calling for a committee to investigate the conduct of Brewator Cameron Joel W. Bowman and Tidball connected with the Texas Justice Department with specific charges prepared. Tidball is now U S Marshall for Arizona amid a funding controversy and political intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
St. Louis
Frank Hurd
Ohio
Brewator Cameron
Joel W. Bowman
Tidball
Department of Justice of
Tidball i
U.S. Marshall
Arizona
A. D. Norton
Cn-U. S
Texes
Philadelphia
Arthur Chambere
Joseph Acton
Emma Bond Trial Moves Ahead with Continent Contested Testimony
The Emma Bond trial progressed as Judge Thornton sought a continuance awaiting a key witness. Emma Bond refuted several witness accounts while defense counsel contested earlier testimony and argued for a delay, amid a crowded courtroom and tense exchanges.
IRS crank threatens Canada disaster in Buffalo tale
John J. McBride, a Buffalo peddler, claims to threaten dire disaster to Canada and the capture or death of Lord Lansdowne after O Donnell’s hanging. Local press says he has no links to reputable Irish groups and pays for crank notices. He boasted of forced notoriety, peddles badges, and forged church insults.
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IRS
CRANK
Canada
Lansdowne
Buffalo
John J. Ma.Bride
Mada
Lord Lanedowne
O'Donnell
Trish
England
McBride
Ladion
Plantyn Wreck Disaster Detailed Account From Crews
In Porto Portugal on December 28 Captain Scott of the Plantyn reports a hurricane on December 17 tore away the poop deck engine room skylight and mast causing the loss of five life boats and four pinnaces. Four sailors and one passenger died and one more perished later. The crew fought floods and fire, jettisoned 460 tons to lighten ship, and the steamer stayed afloat until December 6 when G D T sighted them and reached the passengers and crew. Also reported death of Brigadier General Andrew A Humphreys from angina pectoris in Washington on December 28 after service in the Civil War and a rapid rise through ranks before mustering out in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscueh
Oporto
Portugal
Scott
New York
Antwerp
Fraysoar
Plantyn
Long G. D. T
Gen
Humphreys
Washington
Andrew A. Humphreys
McClellan
Severe gales sweep through Massachusetts and New York
A westerly gale in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, damages chimneys and trees, lifts people from streets, and roofs a business block and high school. In New York, fog and rain gave way to a heavy gale with 50 mph winds at Sandy Hook. a schooner dragged anchor and ran ashore. Reports from Chicago to Cleveland show varied temperatures and cloudy skies, while the Celtic’s nonarrival near Liverpool fuels concern but may be due to machinery trouble. In Massachusetts, Daniel Reynolds fatally shoots James Budd in Dorchester amid longstanding family disputes. in Vermont, Bennington forms a park home for destitute children and women with Gen. John G. McCullough as president and a 200-acre estate featuring a 195-foot fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
New York
Pittsfield
Mass
Sandyhook
Dhe
Washington
Upper Lake Region
Chicago
Peoria
Winoud
Milwaukee
Omaha
Keokuk
St. Lona
Claudy
Malieburg
Cleveland
Hero
White Star
Ateamphin Celtic
Liverpool
Monatown
Anya
Tve
Boston
Daniel P. Reynolde
James Budd
Dorchester
Budd
Reynolds
Dorcester
Wenger Glass Works
Bennington
Irenor W. Fark
John G. McCullough
Park
Markets and prices in Osaxoan trade report excerpt
A garbled market recap lists Osaxoan and Crystal White names with scattered figures for carbon oil corn and cash prices. Mentions Cleveland Dea and Deos. Several entries show Dec and May dates with mixed numbers and weights, including a low light quote and unclear receipts.
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G. ¥. Atraud P. WoWincon
Cleveland
Dea
A. W. le
RYK Finns
Bahley Dali
American Kills Wife in Jealous Rage in Hanover
London dispatch reports Col. Henry Rathbone of Albany New York killed his wife and attempted suicide while abroad. Officials say insanity from jealousy drove the act. Also noted France bans most American salted meat imports starting January 20 1884 with only three ports allowed. Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia attempted to flee confinement on horseback to India but was intercepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hanover
Henry R. Rathbone
Albany
N. Y
Gol. Rathbone
Russia
Ohio Liquor Dealers oppose Scott law in state conclave
The State Convention of Liquor Dealers in Columbus adjourned after electing a central committee of fifteen to organize agitation. They adopted a platform declaring the Scott law unconstitutional and a violation of Ohio’s constitution, urging repeal and urging lawmakers to protect malt and vinous and spirituous liquors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Columbus
Liquor Dealera
Jook
Witanean
Ohio
Iam
Nod
Wikilras
Scott Laws
Chavan
Champion Cylinder Oil and Boss Engine Oil Endorsements
A collection of testimonials from Oshkosh area manufacturers and engineers praising Stroud oils. Customers from Paine Lumber Co to Radford Bros and Conlee Bros report superior cylinder lubrication, energy savings, and smoother engines, with multiple dated letters from 1883 to 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orricg
ConLen Bros
Ostixasi
Tiea
Stronel
City
Dean
Enuine Oil
Fons
Conlee
Gia IV Strona
Hag
Deak Sin
Wal Dichmann
Strat
Dean Siu
John C. Merton
Radford Wrothers Mill No. 2
Oshmosa
Ws. Dee
Stroud
Sutton & Barnes
Afr
Strand
Sin
Laker
Buffato
Chitcagis
Oshkosh
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Lengislature
South Carolla
Wester Galen
Janiacy
Donuiry
Juhn Furlong
Uity
Higgins & Fowter
Sociallite
Baltimont
Socialist Labor Congress
Clgar
Shoptiiters
Lh Sociallats
Congress
Louisville
San Francisco
Detroit
Backwith
D.howalls
George Henachel
Beaton
Emma
Miss Bond
Thornton
Louis
Doc
Poxt Dispatch
Hillaboro
Ming Cora Harland
Ming Jane Pettis
Geo. Pettis
San John
Montgomery
Grove City
John Montgomery
Lew Pettis
Swick
Heinlon
Heinlein
Lee
Lea
Lee Pottie
Dafenas
Uney
Drennen
Emma Bond
Lee Pettis
Clementi
Clamenti
Little Charley Alwster
Nellie Woodrull
Woodruff
Counsiel
Thornson
Use
Sod
Thorton
Aflidayits
Nellis Woodrull
Arema
The
Army of the Potomac Society
American Philosophical Society
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
National Academy of Science
Imperial Royal Geological Institute
Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Toledo
Ryan
Davies
Ryane
Sheriff
Slade
Celtic
Lower
B.S. Josslyn
EB. S. Josslyn
Main Street
Cloak Dolmans
France
India
Paris
Marseilles
Nantes
Havre
Bordeaux
Otto Liquor Dales
George F. Stroun
Wis
JK Morse
Dee
Oshkosu
Geo. F. Strand
Dean Sik
Poursuty
Radford Brosco
Steoud
Levy
Radford
Holt
Stulkk
Rudford Brothyrn
Osmo
Seo
B. Strand
Hip
Dian 5Ig
Oshkosh Matcil CO
Geo
Strowd
Isq
Drak
You
An Pratt
Stronit
Dev
Dazar Sin
R, McMille
Wrice
Wits
Edward Casey, Egineer
Conlee Bros
Geo. F. Stroud
Josslyn
Hay Hoodn
Filnal Catalog
Great Broadway Dry Goods House
Addroga
Rich & Silber
Broadway
Milwaukee, Wis
Obreose
Salisbury & Northrop
Hain BT
Osheoseh
Wisconsin
Briggh & Hall
Aml Malnatu
J. L. Bernstein & CO
Wil
Tadica
Winnebago County
Dolmant, Cloaka
Giroulata
Sartouta
Newparkets
Paletots
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