Story of Vesuvius told by a witness
The article parallels Pliny the Younger's letters to Tacitus with the Martinique and St Vincent disasters, recounting his uncle's death at Misenum during Vesuvius eruption and the narrator's own experiences in Misenum and surrounding areas as ash, fire, and darkness ensued. It preserves names, places, and legendary parallels from ancient accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinique
St. Vincent
Pliny
Tacitus
Vesuvius
Pompeii
West Indian Islands
Earl of Orrery
London
Misenum
Retinae
Pomponianus
Stabiae
Mount Vesuvius
Courts Shaping Mortgage and Suit Judgments Across Four Courts
A court roundup lists numerous mortgage and assumpsit cases in Courts No. 1 and 3 and 4. Names include Jane E. Robinson, James P. Doyle, Harry A. McClatchey, and Albert W. Lowry with various Lowry-related suits, plus entities like The Singer Manufacturing Company and the Real Estate Trust Company. Judgments were entered against many individuals for notes and defenses were denied or defaulted. Several executors and trustees were also discharged or appointed in estate matters and administration orders issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane E. Robinson
James P. Doyle
Harry A. McClatchey
Alexander and
Magill
Matilda Lowry
John A. Thalmer
The
Union Traction Company
BE. B. Lewis
Jane E F. Robinson
Harry A. McClare
Harold Greenhalgh
Taylor Brothers
J. G. Johnson
Joseph Mandschein
Samuel Mandschein
H. A. Mackey
the Singer Manufacturing Company
George Finwechter
Orphans Court Decrees Include Estate Admin Letters
The Orphans Court granted letters of administration on the James Hayes estate and appointed trustees for William S Sinkler trust funds. The West End Trust and Safe Deposit Co of Philadelphia named as trustee for the fund for Harry E Bennett and William S Bennett. James Scott MacCain appointed trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Wills
James Hayes
West End Trust and Safeposit Company of
Philadelphia
P Ainted
William 8. Sinkler
Harry E
William 8. Bennett
James Scott MacCain
Darkness of ash and quake shadows Pompeii recollection
The narrator recalls a volcanic eruption with dense ash covering all sight and a pale sun at Misenum. After brief rest, the fearsome earthquake continues and enthusiasts fear prophecies grow. Despite danger, they stay in town awaiting news about an uncle before concluding with farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misenum
Angora Goats Booming Says Kansas City World
The American Angora Goat Breeders Association based in Kansas City reports 50,000 Angora goats nationwide with about 30,000 registered. Prices for registered stock range from 10 to 15 dollars, bucks up to 60. The secretary W T McIntyre notes 393 members across the United States, Canada, Mexico and other regions. Angora goats are hardy and profitable, especially in broad covered areas, with growing interest since the association formed on March 14 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Louisville
Kansas City
United States
W. T. McIntyre
Live Stock Exchange
Mr. McIntyre
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Kansas City World
Odd town names spark postal clerk’s remark
A city postal clerk quips about peculiar American town names listing A B C Tug Toy Topsy One Catfish Sunfish Vim Us You Utt Tongs Sweetlips Xeno pohn Reclamation Blood Tonle Log and Turtle as examples from the country’s hundreds of locales. The remark highlights the quirky variety of place names across the United States.
Orphans Court Opinions Handed Down by President Judge Hanna
Yesterday in the Orphans Court Judge Hanna dismissed a petition to vacate the appointment of Joseph J Hannigan as guardian for Nellie L Caten and upheld minor welfare. The estate of Louis McCully had petition for account dismissed for lack of essential allegation. In Leah F Naylor’s estate some exceptions were sustained while others were dismissed and recommitted for further testimony on credits. Common Pleas No 2 approved a charter for the Pennsylvania Life and Accident Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Hanna
Joseph J. Hannigan
Nellie L. Caten
Louisa McCully
Petice
Louis McCully
Pees
Leah F. Naylor
Chrisman
Conway
Anna
Common Pleas Court, No
Pennsylvania Life and Accident Asociation
Lipsky Declared Voluntary Bankruptcy in District Court
Jacob W. Lipsky of Catasauqua Lehigh County was discharged as a voluntary bankrupt in the United States District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Lipsky
Catasauqua
Lehigh County
United States District Court
Orphans Court Examines Estate Appeals And Guardians Named
In the estate of John H. Grove M D ex parte exceptions challenge the monument cost treatment and widow’s share. In Mary A Williamson estate the auditing judge’s $8 000 award to Bishops Whitaker Scarborough and Coleman is appealed. Guardians for numerous minor estates are named including Guarantee Trust Co Ida L Meyers Morad minors and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Grove
M. D
Marinda Grove
Mary A. Williamson
Whitaker
Scarborough
Coleman
Orphans’ Court
The
Guarantee Trust Company
Schanfield
Ida L. Meyers
Morad
Tully
Harry W. McCaughey
Graw
Frederick ©. Wurtz
Wurtz
Commonwealth Trust Company
Christian R. C. Custer
Oe and Trust Company
Thomasmith
George Platts
Thomas Motts
John Doyle
Michael Doyle
Gilbert H. Gates
Harrison L. Gates
William PF. Hraun
Caroline M. Martii
Joseph G. Rittenhouse, Jr
Paul R. Leech
Robert M. Bagley
Joseph Abbott
Frank Reichard
Francis Shhoe
Wills and admin records filed for local residents
Wills admitted include Susan R. Wigsine of May Point with 36000 and Annie Megonigle on Arch Street with 100000. Admin granted for Elizabeth A. Scheetz of Hamilton Street 8239 and Ruth Stewart of Walnut Street 2500. Inventory for Elizabeth Francis 45133.49. Copy filed for law estate of Renate Jr sugar refiner of Liverpool valued at 3 to 4 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan R. Wigsine
May Point
Annie Megonigle
Arch Street
John Taylor
Orthodox Street
Frankford
Margaret A. Rodgers
Ardmore
Philip Barron
Cadwalader Street
Elizabeth A. Scheetz
Hamilton Street
Ruth Stewart
Walnut Street
Elizabeth Francis
Renate, Jr
Liverpool
England
Law
Curious World Town Names Challenge The Reader
A Chicago Chronicle piece jokes about wild place names across the globe from Wales to Hawaii and New Zealand. It lists towns such as Lianfairpwilgwnyle and Hamaquapoko to illustrate the extreme phonetic twists travelers face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lianfairpwilgwnyle
Anglesey
Wales
Lianowehliyn Talyllyn
Bwich
Breconshire
Lianowehyl
Bala
Merionethshire
Langwyllog
Lawyndafydd
Llandrilloyn-Rhos
Liansaintwell
Scotland
Tynholm Kirkcubbrightshire
Tigh-na-bragich
Hawaii
United States
Hamaquapoko
Kealakekua
Walohiuu
Najanae
Honouluui
Laupahoehoe
New Zealand
Kaiwarauara
Kaukapakara
Walmangaroo
Walorongmal
Victoria
Natal
Queensland
Bogantungun
Goondiwind
Corn Exports Rise for Europe as U S Food Reliance Grows
The Minneapolis Journal notes a rapid rise in U S corn exports to Europe from 30 768 214 bushels in 1801 to 200 348 278 bushels in 1900 with Europe taking 192 519 785. Belgian bakers mix 25 percent corn flour with wheat flour, signaling growing European demand and potential for corn as a staple export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Minneapolis Journal
Shipping News Highlights at Philadelphia Port
Shipping columns list arrivals at Philadelphia and nearby ports on June 21 22 with vessels including Steamer North Point Russian Prince Navigator S. T. Morgan Decatur H Miller Spartan Ericsson Edward Willing Defiance Jules Henri Bayard Hopkins Greta Iona Tunnel Lumen Katie Norman Yemassee Gulf Stream Yuma and more. Reads like a daily port report detailing cargoes destinations and towing operations with breaks at Delaware Breakwater Marcus Hook Reedey Island and Marcus Hook entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Point
Robertson
London
Philadelphia
Davison
Havana
William J. Grandfield
Navigator
Jacobson
Port Spain
William J
Grandfield
S. T. Morgan
Thompson
Charleston
Decatur H. Miller
McDorman
Savannah
Merchandise
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Spartan
Thacher
Boston
Philadelphia Steamship Company
Ericsson
Grace
Groves
Edward Willing
McLaughlin
Baltimore
Defiance
Ford
New York
William P. Clyde & Co
Jules Henri
le Breton
Marseilles
Hamburg & Co
Bayard Hopkins
Eskridge
Georgetown
Steelman
Greta
Morrison
Hardt & Cummins
Iona Tunnel
Wallace
Kennebec
Charles T, Megee & Co
Carleton
Davidson
West Virginia
Providence
the Towing and Translation Company
Lorberry
Richmond
J. Hagerman
Nora
James McCauley
Saxoletne
Waters
Fort Blaye
Bordeaux
L. Westergaard & Co
Lumen
Dover
Alfred Turner
Katie
Johannesen
Port Antonio
West India Fruit Company
Norman
Chase
Yemassee
O'Neill
Gulf Stream
Swain
Yuma
Warren
Troy
Albany
Ng al Willing
Bertha Gray
Porter
Ww . Hagar & Co
Prederick Roessner
Cory
J. L. Nicholson
Richard S. Leaming
Sooy
Newburyport
Tee Hattie A. Marsh
Delaware Bay and
River News
Delaware Breakwater
Marcus Hook
Remus
Ayne
Sharon
Maverick
Sabine Pass
John L. Brainard
Del
Weehawken
Brown
Pam
Ocean
Amsterdam
Land
Kate Dutch
Reedy Island
Norway
Lottie Moore
Corning
Sommers NI. Smith
Rhynland
Belgian
Rogers
Javes
Norman, Chase
Iladelphia
Fall River
Norfolk
Sagamore
R. T. Rundlett
Windfield Cahill
Nettie Champion
Keega
Philadelia
Gardiner
Dewitt C. Ivins
Quevilly
Standard Wharf
Market Pulse Improves for Sail Tonnage on Saturday
There is stronger demand for lumber vessels from the East and Gulf to River Plate. Rates for midsize ships from Boston and Portland to Buenos Ayres calculate around $808.25, with other regional figures noted, while West Indies cargo interest rises but ship numbers remain tight. Coasting lumber rates sit at $5 Brunswick to New York as steam freights show little change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
River Plate
Boston
Portland
Buenos Ayres
Provinces
West Indies
Brunswick
New York
Huelva
Geera
Havre
Dunkirk
Prompt
Fairmead
Marbello
Philadelphia
Matanzas
Rosario
Steamship list shows routes from multiple ports and vessels
A long OCR fragment lists numerous steamers and ports including Fuerst Bismarck Hamburg Havre Curacoa Maracaibo Sagua La Grande Cuba Havana San Juan Ponce York Castle Antwerp Helgoland Glasgow Liverpool Mexico City etc. It reads like a shipping registry or itinerary list with many ship names and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuerst Bismarck
Hamburg
City of Espe Es la Savoie
Havre
Car
Zulia
Curacoa
Maracaibo
Fortuna
Sagua la Grande
Cuba
Parrao
Philadelphia
Mexico
Havana
San Juan
Ponce
York Castle
Algos Bay
Port Natal
Beroilla
Santander
Antwerp
Colorado
Hall
Coleridge
Rio Janeiro
Lauenburg
Haiti
Seneca
Trave
Naples
Astoria
Glasgow
Minneapolis
London
Campania
Liverpool
Noordam
Rotterdam
Athos
Jamaica
Hull
Hekla
Copenhagen
Merchant Prince
Argentina
Prins Per
Athalte
Reyer
Heen
Vernon, Port An
Early U S Forestry Efforts Seeded High Elevation Pines
The article recalls 1897 debates on reforestation and early experiments at elevations from 2000 to 10000 feet. It notes planting numerous pine species including Torrey, ponderosa, coulter, and concolor, with saplings now two feet tall showing promise of future forests.
Multiple steamers sail and arrive at ports worldwide
Telegraph report lists numerous ships sailing and arriving across ports from Port Antonio to Prawle Point, noting vessels such as Alfred Dumois Dora At lantea Texan Lucania Columbia St Louis and more, with destinations including Philadelphia New York Norfolk Newport News Boston and London and Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seeeene
Swansea Bordeaut
Panama
Columbia
Byron Tenn Eneemanee
Nicomedia
Behemian
Neemene Tenon
Ing. Vader
Antwerp
Bluecher
Hamburg
Phoenicia
Remen, Bt
Auls
Southampton
Menominee
Majestic Tee
Liverpool
la Bretagne
Columbia Suse
Koenigin Luise
Bremen
Celtic
Pennsylvani
Hambu Germanic
Liverpool Philadelphia
Bremeo Grosser
Havre la Lorraine
Etruria
Friesland
Liverpool A.M
Rotterdam
Glasgow
London
Moltkeesa
K. Weer
Jguria See
Naples
St Paul Seeens
Port Antonio
Alfred Dumois
Philadelphia
FAYAL
Dora
Aberdeen
Atlantea
Pensacola
Norfolk
Maryland
Minnehaha
Powhattan
Texan
New Orleans
Lucania
Shields
Canada
Wellgrnde
Baltimore
Ortbia
Newport News
Stockholm
Geestemunde
Agyll
Savannah
Stolzenfels
Fernandina
Tripie
Moltke
Cherbourg
St. Louis
Zeeland
Queenstown
Havre
Marseilles
Rio
Janeiro
Golden Cross
Huelva
Carlisle
Charleston
Steamers Sui An Iyo Maru Damaged Ships Drifted In Storm
Cable reports say the German steamer Sui An carrying cargo between Shanghai and Hankow was seriously damaged while the Japanese steamer Iyo Maru continued on its voyage with unknown damage. Also the Portland bound for Nome drifted after hurricane with Thetis dispatched for aid. Nome City report says Portland intact but adrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Hankow
Seattle
Nome City
Portland
Nome
Arctic Ocean
Thetis
Restoring the Forests Across Southern California Reserves
The San Francisco Chronicle notes federal funding of 200000 for forestry, aiming to curb annual 50 million in losses from fires. Reforestation efforts proceed in six Southern California reserves including San Jacinto, San Bernardino, Zaca Lake, Trabuco, Santa Ynez, and San Gabriel covering about 5 million acres. Pine seeds are distributed to officers and supporters to ensure growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
San Francisco Chronicle
California
San Jacinto
San Bernardino
Zaca Lake
Trabuco
Santa Yoes
San Gabriel
Tragedy of Over-Study Warns of Parental Duty
Harper's Weekly laments a fifteen year old Hoboken student's death after striving to be class valedictorian. The piece argues excessive parental ambition and a ruthless school system can wreck a boy's health, urging parents to protect children from such pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Harper’s Weekly
Harvard Man a Tramp in Fishkill Home
Two tramps applied for work at Frank C. Shaw’s Fishkill village home in Duchess county New York. While hoeing weeds Shaw recognized one man who admitted he had sat behind him at Harvard for a year. The tramp asked Shaw to keep his identity secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Shaw
Fishkill Village
Duchess County
New York
Marriages Granted in Orphans Court Yesterday
The Orphans Court issued marriage licenses to numerous couples including Arthur B. Rodes and Frances King Clarence Lambert and Jennie V. M. Moore Thomas J. Carroll and Margaret McDevitt Frederick Bidlingmaier and Catharine J. Bopp Serence Santanelo and Wisila Maniscac Joseph M. Easterday and M Smith Albert E. King and Marie E. Dwyer Kasimia Suchowicky and Katarina Opalach J Otto Schweiser and Bertha Meynen William Robertson and Nettie Beddiss Marcus K. Price and Annie Blakely William Aaron Payne and Anna E. Clothier Samuel G. Milner and Sadie J. George John W. Whitehead Jr. and Isabel Greaves Charles Selmar Rottner and Edith Miriam Carpenter Ithego H. Burkhardt and Emma Elizabeth ace William J. Mulholland and Jennie Hutchinson Samuel Wood and Rosa V. Geist William J. Quinn and Sarah M. Wagner James J. Finn and Jennie FE Gill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Meynen
William Robertson
Nettie Beddiss
Marcus K. Price
Annie Blakely
William Aaron Payne
Anna E. Clothier
Samuel G. Milner
Sadie J. George
John W. Whitehead, Jr
Isabel Greaves
Charles Selmar Rottner
Edith Miriam Carpenter
Ithego H. Burkhardt
Emma Elizabeth Ace
William J. Mulholland
Jennie Hutchinson
Samuel Wood
Rosa V. Geist
William J. Quinn
Sarah M. Wagner
James J. Finn
Jennie FE. Gill
Obituary notices from Philadelphia area dated June 1902
Funeral invitations and notices list numerous residents including Mrs Mindel Belber at 134 Bainbridge street and Henry Berille, with services in June 1902. Entries mention interments at St Patrick's and Mount Peace Cemeteries, parish churches, and affiliations with G A R posts, Masonic and IO F lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Seventeenth Street
Church of St. Monica
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Norrristown
Company B
Seventy-first Pennsylvania Volunteers
S. and M. Yearly Beneficial Society
Read Railway
North Randolph Street
Northwood Cemetery
Butler
Edith
Charles
Amelia Utler
Mt. Moriah
Chambers
Robert
James
Sarah Chambers
Elizabeth Chambers
North Fourth Street
Greenwood K
P DE Bois
Rachael Trexler de Bois
Senate Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Philadelphia
Francisco
Elizabeth
William Francisco
Anna B. Coleman
North Front Street
Mount Peace Cemetery
Frantz
Kate M
Israel Frantz
W. C. Donahue
East Duval Street
Germantown
Greenwood R. of P. Cemetery
Fuguet
Bis
St. Bernard Street
Ynd DE Seze
Raymond de Sese
Jman
John
Sarah Anna Gilky
Alter Street
New Castle
Del
Mary de- Vite
Wilkes
Gilmore
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Pliny the Elder
Spain
Caprea
J. Newton Snively
William Getty
Assumpsit
E. B. Lewis
Julius Wellner
Andrew Hirschman
Toole and McGlathbery
Joseph Meyer & Co
Friedberger
Furth and
Singer
Mary Sheridan
Patrick F. Sheridan
A. A. Hirst
Miller Et al
the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Equity
J. J. Ridgway
Common Pleas
Thomas Fahy
Edward F. Howard
Israel Sandberg
Hyman Leboweber
Eugene Seitz
John McAleer & Sons
Thomas and
William Sommerfield
N. M. Holden & Brother
Mary A. Lafferty
Katharine R. Lafferty
Charles V. Lafferty
Thomas Huston
Annie Maguire
Charles 8. Langstroth
John Achenbach
German Lehigh Building Association
William K. Brennan
William R. Ashton
Clara Ranck
Reukanff Sons & Co
W. M. Ritter
M. Short
M. Harmer
Louis Mlaket
BE. Whitehill
Hannah C. Abernethy
Christian Sheets
raNnOe R. Frederick L. Paxson
Emma Fell Paxson
Emma Fell
Judge Ferguson
Jacob Close Myers
Charles J. Bott
John N. Bott
William L. Fussell
Alice L. Spell
Hannah 8. Cook
Real Estate Trust Company
Margaret
Jones
Ashman
Shipping News
Port OF
Rhymond
Bogastad
Fort de France
Westover
Jacksonville
Westernland Coben
Mackinaw
San Franct
Oregonian
Erndene
Corean
Alexandria
Planet Mars
Bristol
Belgent and
WEST
FS Oime
Sane Liverpoo
Is Leith
Canadia
Fuxinia
Antene
Wees Tae
Armenia
Mackinaw Oeeee
Spres Yen
Nederlandverpool
Westernland
Alexandria Bergenland
Pennland
Antwerp West Point
Minnesota
Londen
Tresco
Bartlett
Chiririco
Otta
Lindhausen
Gloucester
Bluefields
Hastings
Anthony Groves, Jr
Fowler
Richard Willing
Sarah W. Lawrence
Greene
New London
Emma F. Angell
Tripp
Washington, D. C
Nellie Hitchens
Tarpun Bay
Nassau
Savage
Hand
Hins
Howard
Nickerson
Nthony Groves, Jr
Brothers
Kelly
Harbor Island
William H. Clifford
Wylie
William Linthicum
Brannock
Lacroma
Savennah
Almora
Fairley
John. H. Barry
Griffiths
John Proctor
Haskell
Hillsboro
Lucy Wheatley
Taylor
Tryon
Benni
Margaret H. Vane
Vane
Newark
Melbridge
Dilly
Thornhill
Dickens
Tampico
Mary W. Bowen
Lee News
Oakley C. Curtis
Hodgson
Helen W. Martin
Moss
Pete T. Quinby
Port Tampa
Mabel Rose
Walton
Chichester
George F. Dudley
G. M. Brainerd
Farr
Port de Paix
Cairnock
Mitchell
Abbie C. Stubbs
Itney
New Haven
Blanche Hopkins
Harvey
New Bedford
Jennie Thomas
Campbell
Adelbert Ames
M. Guffey
Excelsior
H R
Woodward
Roland
Mable
Lizard
Manitou
Brow Head
Prawle
Wood
Iorition
Chatburn
Greyhound
Harvard
Toesoon
North Ninth Street
Arthur
Rosaunai
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