Calamity party and bound debt tale from older times
The piece traces economic distress among Western farmers blamed on the Republicans and homestead laws, the rise of the calamity party, and later crop prosperity in 1891. It notes state bonds, debt, and unclaimed coupons, and recalls Francis B. Brewer and early petroleum refining. It closes with a nod to printers and the Elizabeth Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Reason
Kanaan
Nebraska
Cuba
West
Northwest
Gray
Francis B. Brewer
Wesfield
Standard Oil Company and Powder
Elizabeth Journal
Late News From Pryeiade and City Obituaries
A garbled late news item notes Pryeiade oy, the May Pass Away phrase and omens at Torine OOHRS Wrenn on August 16. It mentions Daniel Dougherty, a famed lawyer and writer, dying at his home in this city after years of illness. The piece references his Philadelphia birth on December 14, 1826.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrenn
Dantel Dougherty
Phrysiigos
Philadelphia
Asiatic Cholera Spreads. Ship Gemma Sidelined
Jade Pal e reports from Gravestad show cholera spreading in England as the steamship Gemma from Hamburg wrecks at Ravendal. Two women aboard died, causing widespread consternation and a public scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnes
Aig
England
Gemma
Hamburg
Ravendul
Wrough
Paule la
Miners entombed after Welsh mine explosion traps crew
Rescue efforts report 141 men trapped after a coal mine explosion near Aber-senllg Bridgend Wales. Officials say conditions are perilous and no fate is yet known for the miners. Local crews work to reach the shaft and establish contact with those inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirk B
Abersenllg
Nepe Bridgend
Wales
Murderer Executed at Camden Jail Morning
James Ri and Morton Han sen executed at Camden Jail in the morning. Father Kelly was the only priest present. The report cites disputes with the Courier and notes a guidebook on tours to the South from the Pennsylvania Railroad, including Gettysburg and Washington. Funeral services for Thomas Charles Chamberlain were held at Hope Chapel and Hillside Cemetery with Knights of Mythias and Perseverance Lodge participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yiue
Profind
Camp Morton Nid
Agg
James I
Father Kelly
Pennsylvania
Washington
Gettysburg
Woe
Luray Cavern
Basle City
Val
Thomas Charles Chamberlain
West Sixth
Hope Chapel
Mr. Sewell
Perseverance Lodge 74
K. P
Amalgamated Society
Potter Preay Works
Romaine
Hillside Cemetery
de Camp de Marshal
Anes
Knights of Mythias
Boral
Perseverande Loge Aml
Hedmigs Birthday Edition Noted in Atlantic Monthly
Readers of the Atlantic Monthly’s September issue are promised Tolstoy and Whittier poems as well as Deland’s "The Story of a Child." The piece notes Whittier’s poem on Oliver Wendell Holmes’s birthday and praises Deland’s work, calling it among the best the author has written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adifresér
Oliver Wendall Tolmer
Clehum
John Greenlegt Whittier
Mire
Deland
Rites
Mas
Liverpool Trades Council
Fawcett
Philipps Fawcett
America
Aife
Jennie Lind
Canon Boott Holland
Baroness Burdett-Coutte
Princrton Almshouse
Wood Green
Bryn Miwr
Smith Colleges
Mise Balgarple
London National Society of Woman's Rights
New York
Marie von Ebner- Eschenbach
Mere
Macelngberd
London
Messingberd Arms
Croemouth
Bare Bernhardt
M. Clairin
Cleopatra
United States
Carrie L. Horton
Nell
Cheshire
Caroline Dodson
American National Health Society
Ormiston Chant
Kate Mitchall
L Wraford Phillips
Benjamin Clark
Ashton Dilke
Massineberd
Stanton
Elles Chapmas
Fothergill
Ancient notices and modern curiosities collide in global snippets
Fragments describe diverse topics from a Baltimore bank failure blank to ancient pumice use, bee breeding, cobbled bicycles, and public notices. Reports cover agriculture, archaeology, and prominent figures in science, literature, and women's rights, with scattered local incidents and cultural notes.
Compton Vail Pays Mouks After Two Weeks Work
Compton Vail of Eighth Street and Mail Avenue hired Owen Mouks for 250 per month. Mouks worked two weeks, quit, and Vail paid 2 to him. Mouks refused the payment, sued for full month. After court time, Mouks returned and accepted 25, case settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton Vail
Eighth Street
Mail Avenue
Owen Mouks
Mouks
Vail
Justice Nash
Aad
Yvnil
Sleen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tuk
Plainfield Courier
F. We Bunga
Saker
Buster
Pslayeird
Cankermr
Cueriorn
Orlin
Te Pita
Presivent
Benjamin
Harilison
Vick Pussmesr
Whitelaw Reid
William Leland
Standard Pearl Button Company
Daniel
Dougherty
Torine
Jade
James Ri, Morton Hansed
Camden
Chamberlain
Hedmigs
Baltimore
Montfancon
Jobo Lubbock
Indianapolis
Oregon
Sheridan Courier
College Battlement
Fulton Arrest
Clarkston
Maine
Massachusetts
Carolina
Claudius
Brouss
Lyone
France
Baightalot
Pacific
Inaat
Servius
Rome
Italy
Norristown
Aumi Paony
Abe Courter
Liberty ST
Henry Goeller, JR
Lock & Gunsmith
Park Avenue
Hohlbein & Jones
Mmn
GEO. H. Fountain
Woolston & Buckle
South Avenue
Hizso
Oie
L. Douglas
Brees
Alex
Willett
Park Ave
West Front St
Bow Hesse
V. L. Frazee
Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables
West Front Street
William J. Stephenson Caterer
North Avenue
Hoagland
Rowe
Aera
A. M. Grifen
East Front ST
C. 4
Brown the
Fabrica
American Steam Laundry
Rast Front Street
H. W. Marshall
Randolph
L. W. Randolph
West Front
Plainfield, S. J
Lehigh Coal
L, A. Hheanme
Ag’t
Broadway
A. M. Seguine
Laing
Madison Ave
Remabes
Fuera
Tier
Plainfield, N. 2
John H. Sayres
New Sure
Herman A. Weber
Liberty Street
Cor
Second Street
Carey's
J. Carey
BO W
Greve Street
Sipiresn
M. City
Smith Seal
F. Linke
Nce
Tephone
J. P. Laire & CO
Front Street
LYON
Roberts
Prop
Hopoe Peete
C. Schepflin & CO
Fred. W. Dunn
Ly Barkalew & Dunn
Fine Groceries
Rumpt
Welcome Globe
Masury's Paint
Buckeye Mowers
Hartman
Elgin
J. F. MacDonald
East Front Street
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