Civilized world notes and naval progress in a late 19th century digest
A broad, mixed column surveys world events. It references the Reichstag, Mandelay burning, Burma, Brazilian secession fears, and Chilean tensions influencing naval buildup. It comments on Anglo-American relations, imperial reform, and a New York preacher warning on nervous strain amid modern life. It closes with a New York sketch and a moral household tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Broadway Tabernacle
New York City
Charity Ball triumphs in New York debut at Lyceum Theatre
Review excerpts praise The Charity Ball's New York run in 1889 90 with instant audience approval and strong critical acclaim. The piece notes long success across cities, then shifts to a Plainfield Public Library board meeting in 1892 setting a three thousand dollar budget for library maintenance.
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Lyceum Theatre
New York
Post
Thenen Omenita
Plainfield
New Jersey
Thin Board
Mamfeld
Wa. M. Stilians
Railroads Face Demand for Better Service at Lower Rates
The piece argues that railroad management must offer the best possible service at the lowest price, noting the growing patronage and the favorable reception by the traveling public to improved rail arrangements.
The Only One Are You Going West This Spring
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway markets itself as the sole through line with vestibuled electric lighted and steam heated trains between Chicago and cities including Council Bluff Omaha Milwaukee La Crosse Winona St Paul and Minneapolis. It offers direct connections west to Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho Oregon Washington Nevada and California and northwest Puget Sound links from St Paul. The carrier operates over six thousand miles across Illinois Wisconsin Northern Michigan Minnesota Missouri Iowa South and North Dakota. Write Wys Jr Traveling Passenger No.10 South Third Street Philadelphia for fares maps schedules and free information. coupon tickets are available nationwide and to western routes via Northern Pacific connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago
Council Bluff
Omaha
Millwaukee
la Crosse
Winona
St Paul
Minneapolia
Council Bloffe
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
California
St. Paul
Northwest
Puget Sound
Ilinoia
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Towa
Minkota
Yortland
Northern Pacific Railroad
Jamestown
Butte
Spokane Falls
Tacoma
Seattle
Jyou
Cill Anve
Winys Jr
Third Street
Philadelphia
United States
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
Fifty One Recruits Hired For Adirondack Railroad
April 2 report states contractor McGregor secured fifty one workers in Utica and shipped them by special car to the Adirondack railroad camp amid rumors of brutal treatment. Workers were said to be mainly Black, with claims of high prices by storekeepers denied. A separate line notes ninety seven men moved from the Adirondacks through Buffalo to Dunkirk via Erie County poormasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adirondack
Borrato
Adirondack Railroad
Meregor
Wilderne
Miki
Utica
Utics
Adirondacks
Burwaro
Salmon Exterminated and Rivers Growing Sparer
A petition from Camsdine Rivers residents cites increasing salmon scarcity in Canadian rivers. Signers urge the government to set fixed three day and three night netting periods to prevent further extermination and allow spawning fish to reach grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camsdine
Boerom
Setardey
Tls
Fragmentary obituary notes from Haverstraw event
Fragmented OCR hints at a burial in Barry Stelter area with names like Kbied White and Tatty es mick. The text mentions Crate and Castoria and a child’s age around eight, with partial phrases about a burial and a person named Cuaterta. Details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuaterta
Worth Knowing Royal Blue Line Cars for Travelers
The Royal Blue Line, operated by the New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington routes, offers some of the finest railroad cars in the nation. Built by the Pullman Palace Car Company, these parlor-like coaches include a spacious smoking room and vestibule attachments to reduce motion, showcasing mahogany trim and window curtains for comfort on journeys.
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Royal Blow
Royal Blue Line
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore & Olio
Philadelphia & Read
Ing
Jersey Central
Pullman Palace Car Company
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IVR
Plainfield Courier
Ramon
Rast Staner
Priya
Free
Draytons
Borjrowes
Reichstag
Mandelay
Berah
Braz
Imperialiam
the Methodist Church
Seasion
England
Norfolk Navy Yard
Daily
Tetwor
Bioccas
Tameday
Music Hall
Library Directors Meeting
Atacock
Allcock
West Front St
Ootind Vr
The
Courier
A. UM. Runyon & Son
Park Avenue
Denen
Maidaon Avenue
Apna
de Cemetery
John H. Sayres
Metropolitan Stables
Plainflet
N.J
A. E Rider
Thompson
Collier, Opt Lclan
Park
Neuman Bros
Oakland
Crescent Rink
H. Hand
Plainfield, N. J
Odd Fellows Hall
W. Ran
Justion
GPU
Peorly
Cea Bre TA Alsr
Eas Ae Yrgene Seven
Shane Wotaky
Fae Metens
Hanmuesono
Deuphion
Pennayene
Conatita- Mies
Tas Vonsan
Lowpox
Standard
Anit
Ancien
Brecx
Central
HOTEL
East Front Street
Windham and Crowley
America
Fittorn
Emir of
Kernee
Amd
Kingnet Oram
Rh. J. Horner & Co
Sakers
West
Nsw
Omy
Central New Jersey
Ube
Pisa
Mae Ee
Stoseee
Eee Saeines Avenue
Herman A. Weber
Liberty Street
Gov
West Front Street
Allon
N.Y
Smithty Ale
Nneo F. Linke
A. G
M. D. Gorsline
Plas J
Elgin Creamery
Jones
C.C
Saratoga
United Tea and Coffee Growers Association
North Avenue
W. H. Rogers
Central Ave
Studebaker Bros
Canal Street
Mirest
Broadwar
Bow Terk City
Catalina
Somerset Bt
L. Heyniger
R. J. Shaw
Dispeumry
Front Street
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