Removal of Tar Fac Office to Shirk's Brick on Broadway Corner
Obscure 1953 notice reports the Tar Fac publication moving to Shirk's Brick building at Broadway and Second streets. The issue notes reduced staff, delays, and a new partner in the print shop while praising tailor Mr. Mitchell and We note the Fort Wayne fashion reference and local business booster tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirk
Broadway
Second Streets
Join Michell
Mitchell
Fort Wayne
Prince of Tailors
Universal rumors and political turmoil in Mexico clash with U S stance
The piece cites the Mexican press cautioning war against the United States while noting Mexico’s army build up under Santa Anna. It also covers American political reactions, a troubling asylum incident, and random quips about governance and outdated sentiment, reflecting a scattered 19th century newspaper page.
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Mexico
Santa Ana
Ihs
United States
Borat
One Thing Lacking to Grow a Prosperous City
The Lafayette Courier argues that manufacturing establishments drive growth more than merchants or produce alone. It urges capitalists at home or abroad to invest in cotton and woolens, cabinet woods, locomotives, rail cars, and other industries, asserting there is ample room and demand here. It cites Franklin’s tomb in Philadelphia as a contrast to public effort.
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Gocutovos
Democratic Party of
New York City
Lepera
Thie
Lafayette Courier
Ettire
Franklin
Atone
Fith
Arch Atrees
Philadelphia
Merks
BeNxgamin
Degonad Franguty
Francis
Nuathaud
Rock Oi
Miami County
Sewann & Tom
Wm. Rassven
Jos
Dax
Druggisia
Peru
Train & Mason
Mexico
Samusn Esstex
Gillead
D.C. Jankine
Miami
Ca Ling
Defreea & Darrow
D. C
Death by violence at Timothy Quinns house in Indianapolis
On a Saturday evening Thomas Gennary was mortally wounded at the residence of Timothy Quinn in southeast Indianapolis by inmates of the house. Neighbors heard a fight and saw the deceased carried to the door and thrown onto the gravel where he lay insensible until dying midmorning. A coroner’s inquest found death by violence at the Quinn and Mullen home on the July evening in 1853, with Timothy Quinn Patrick Quinn and Roger Malle implicated and jailed for further hearing.
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Suocsine Mororer
Thomas Gesnaty
Timothy Quinn
Quinn
Howe
Weelick
A. M
Toonas Geonaty
Patrick Quo
Roger Malle
Forthwich
Willian Sullivan Esq
Fisher
Indianapolis Journal
Warning on a London Financial Swindle in Old Magazine
A London fraud tale warns inexperienced lenders about a "philanthropic" advance scheme. An advertiser pretends benevolence, offers money on personal guarantee, then a chain of inquiries and bills leads to payment demands from a web of intermediaries. The scheme ends with threats and ruined prospects.
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London
Lackwood
the Times
P.Y
X. Y
Billie
Leone Leon
Adams
Leone
Ptat
Leon
Aaron Etrrus
Leom
Hiram
Leoui
Jay
John Russell
From Gum Arabic to Finishing Shirt Laces and Type Setting
The article describes a gum Arabic solution for improving linen gloss and whiteness, a homemade starch mix for sheen on muslin and bonnets, and a note on female workers in a printer’s shop who iron and set type. It claims a woman can set 5,000 cases in four days, versus boys, and notes cost savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville Herald
Indiana Female College Trustees Report Prosperity
The stockholders meeting at the Indiana Female College praised a wealthy, prosperous year. The treasurer showed funds to meet all liabilities, and the board expressed gratitude for the year’s efficiency. Trustees were elected and ministers were invited to next year’s examination. The group plans building expansion with public support.
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Agvast
Trefficers
Mhey
J. W Holland
J. C. Yota
BR. Ames
John Wilkins
el A. Hail
Janet Drum
Soho F. Hill
James P. Southard
I. N. Phipps
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Lightning survival and Crystal Palace opening notes
The item cites Dr E Meriam on not declaring death after lightning strikes and outlines three hours with water drenching. It then lists the Crystal Palace inauguration program including Opening Prayer by Bishop Wainwright and a ceremony schedule with addresses and songs. A Kokomo travel note corrects earlier claims about Peru and Indianapolis road trips, stating daily trips to Tipton with specific arrival and departure times.
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E Meriam
New York
Peru
Indiaapolis
Cierratown
Tipton
Kokomo Tribune
California News Fragile Peace Amid Global Turmoil
The paper reports a duel between Senator Gwinn and Mr McCorkle on the 23d with three ineffective shots before an amicable settlement. It notes cheering mining news, revolutions in Bogo ta, and heavy fighting as leaders are shot. Perry moves toward Japan with the Mississippi and Saratoga. Nan king rebels feared, foreign guards advised. An epitaph jokes about Betsy Rhett.
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Gwinn
McCorkle
Bogota
Naw
Herrero
Catthavena
Nankin
Exmperor
Canton
Register
Hong Kong
Commodore Perry
Japan
Mississippi
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Ueasl
Geome
New York Tomes
Washington
Wassinetor
Spain
Canedo
Santa Anna
Havanna
Madrid
Stie
Cubs
Vera Cruz
Cappory
Santa Rone
Indiana Female College
CarysTal Paace
Naugurafm
Crystal Palace
Bishop Wainright
New York Sacred Harmonic Society
National Guard
Sucretia
Association
Dal- Jesujah Cherie
Sach
California News
Betsy Rhett
Ehe
Lal
Tom
Willasbin
Orphan Asylum
Protection Insurant Company
Eth
Clnedenafi
Jas
Leputte2 TE
Ira Mendenhall
Reveip I
Treasury Road
de Lengane
Court of Common Pleas
Treasury
Altest
Ras AR Na
Thia Place
Samuel Bosworth
Thia County
Coxz
Tomhm Ritemell
West Broadway
Rettig
Porn
Cook
Tuitton
Siarrhets
Offige
Peno
Tousas
JS. Houghton
Strate
Inniana
Ss. Court of Common Peas
John Ellison
James O. and
Marietta Hall
Catherine Hall
Chu
James B, Fulwiler
Loevinson
Attys
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WM Q McFarlane
John M.phipps
OX Heiadway
Auburn and
Eel River Valley
Eel River Rail Road Company
Manchester
Wabash County
Sails Company
Dekalb County
J. H. Constant
Sec'y
Cincinnati
Albany
N. Y
Cincinnti
Dayton
Ohio
Hos & HW
Kia
Luwa
Main
Coreporation Recorder
Recorder
E. T. Duky
N36w38 Corp
G. W. Goodrich
N36é
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