First American Locomotives and Early Rail History
The piece recounts the Stourbridge Lion, the first US engine imported in 1829 by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, and its track limits. It also covers Peter Cooper's 1830 Tom Thumb, its experimental success on curves, and the 24 passenger carriage journey from Baltimore to Fillcott's Mills. It ends with Margate’s early bathing machines by Benjamin Beale and their public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsey
United States
Stourbridge
Cooper
Baltimore
Fillicott's Mills
T.P
Margate
Beale
Benjamin Beale
Isle of Thanet
The Husband of the Future and Strenuous Life Reflections
Mrs Leonard Marshall discusses the ideal husband who cooks, consoles, and never upsets domestic harmony. A Practitioner warns that strenuous living harms health and even asylum crowds rise from overwork. The piece also notes debates on US flag origins and commends Lady Campbell Bannerman's friendship with France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Gladstone
Disraeli
Campbell-Bannerman
Sir Henry
M. Puanx
Leonard Marshall
American Society Women Try Religious Rest Cure in London Ex-
New York during the London Express report on August 3 describes American society women planning a weeklong retreat beginning next day. They will rise at 6 am, remain silent except for a mid day and bedtime break, abstain from newspapers and books, and focus on a simple, austere routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Amercan Society
Cost of living in olden days described in Scrap Book
The Scrap Book article recalls how a shilling sufficed for a week of family sustenance in Plantagenet times. It notes a sheep cost a shilling and a cow price, illustrating historic purchasing power and village life.
From Cheap Medieval Farms to Higher Prices
The passage notes that in the fourteenth century pasture was cheap at a penny per acre and arable land six pence per acre. Draught horses cost three shillings each and oxen four shillings sixpence. Ten pounds could equip a farm with draught horses oxen cattle and labor, leaving little for rent. Labor wages were three halfpence daily, with harvest wages at two pence.
New War Office Ready With Renaissance Style Grand Hall
The Daily News reports the new War Office in Whitehall, built on the former Carrington House site, nearing completion. It describes the Renaissance facade, grand entrance, marble staircase, and sculptural groups symbolizing War and Peace, with 640 rooms and a postal telegraph office, plus kitchens feeding 1000 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily News
War Office
Carrington House
Whitehall
Pallmund
Worka
Ami Clegu
Metropolis
Haldane
Pall Mall
The Last of the Gauls A French Archaeological
A fragmentary notice notes a French archaeological discovery or exhibit titled The Last of the Gauls. It hints at historical or cultural significance and a potential display or research project.
Burglar and Boy A Penny To Sleep
A Burnsley burglary at the Cricketers Arms, Sept 2, within the landlord Capstick household, saw about 20 pounds stolen from a cash box. A four year old boy was awakened and abused during the raid. the thief bribed the child with a penny to stay quiet as he fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnsley
Cricketers’ Arms
Capstick
Daily Mail
Amundsen Makes Historic North West Passage Trek
Captain Amundsen and a small crew in a 47 ton sloop completed a navigation famed for centuries. The voyage confirms a Northwest Passage exists, though critics say it adds little commercial value. Scientific merit and perseverance are praised for achieving what others failed to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amundsen
M'Clure
Mo Clure
Sir John Franklin
Westminster Gazette
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THE
America
Charles James Fox
Washington
Department of State
Continental Congress
Franklin
J. Adams
Thomas Jefferson
United States of North America
Lady Campbell- Bannerman
M. Rene Puaux
Temps
France
England
Lady Campbell-Bannerman
Lord Rosebery
Ayr
Auld Brig
Burns
Treasury
NEW War Offices
Gobeber
Paris
Daly News
M. Berard
Department of Posts and Telegraphs
Alesia
Vercingetoriz
Cesar
Alise
Jura
Napoleon
Duc d'Aumale
Semur
Isenore
Alps
Alice
Institute
M. Berare
Gaul
North-West Passage
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