Convicts Freed by Mountain Mob At Oliver Springs
A large stockade of one hundred convicts at Oliver Springs was freed by armed mountaineers after masked men surrounded the site. Guards fled as the gang looted the storeroom and set fires, sending convicts fleeing into the mountains. News sparked a statewide sensation and raised questions about arrests and governor’s efforts.
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Tonr
Tennessee
Buchanan
Thenlste
Oliver Springs
Or Oliver Springs
Briceville
Cumberland Mining and Manufacturing Company
Big Mountain
Coal Cr
Stockade
Oliver's Springs
Knoxville
Scor
New York
Chicago
Revans
Grant Tomb Repositioning Complete at Memorial Site
The temporary tomb of General Grant has been moved to its permanent resting spot for a monument. The 107 by 107 foot concrete foundation, four piers to 20 feet deep, will cost about $50,000 and rise 160 feet above the surface, with completion expected next spring for the superstructure.
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General Grant
Shabeke Ana Tons
T. P. Galligan
Army reforms and Sioux uprising cited in congressional notes
The article reviews army organization and legislation proposals after last winter's Sioux disturbance. It endorses increased infantry and artillery organization, promotion exams, better schooling, higher pay for NCOs, and enlisting cooks and bakers for field service, with debates on enlistment age and discharge terms.
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Scoffeld
Congress
Kelton
du Barry
Adjt
Tea Cup Superstitions and Home Remedies Across Ages
A miscellany of tea cup lore and old family cures from Hall's Journal of Health. It covers tea reading hints such as spoons in saucers predicting marriage and beaus via tea stalks, plus practical remedies: eggs for hoarseness, omelet skin for boils, strong coffee for headaches, and saltpeter oil for rheumatism, all framed as traditional guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wae Mae
World railways and transport projects outlined in 19th century briefs
A collage of notes notes on British rail capital, a Washington ranch output, a proposed Elsinore to Helsingborg tunnel, and rapid railway growth in the United States. It cites electric street railways expanding from 13 lines to 64 by 1891, beer consumption by state ledgers, potato yield forecasts, and a record length coal train on the Lebigu Valley line, drawing a historical contrast with Conestoga wagons.
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Great Britain
Washington
United States
Elsinore
Denmark
Helsingburg
Sweden
Electrical Age and Street Railway News
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Missouri
New Jersey
New England
Lebigu Valley
Pittsburg
Scranton
Autumn Jewelry Fads Highlight Silver and Gem Adornments
Autumn jewelry trends feature small silver finh braclets replacing coins, ruby marquis rings with large center diamonds, and silver cologne receptacles modeled after the New York obelisk. Gold rope circlets on anchor motifs adorn glove buttons, with a cuff like ring and moonstone star motifs amid diamonds. Fancy lapel pins, diamond hubs in enamel bicycle wheel eyeliners, and chatalain holders with albatross feathers appear, plus repousse flower work on silver glove-boxes inspired by Remeses tomb interiors.
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New York
WITS SOUL AND JESTS IN OLD PAPERS
A collage of quips and witticisms from various papers includes comments on actors campaigns and manners in humor notes. It cites lines about a messenger boy fatigue routes and a tavern keeper asking how to feed a horse.
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Baltimore American
Yonkers Statesman
N. Y. Journal
Lowell Courier
Lick
Chicago Times
Chicago
Texas Siftings
Binghamton Republican
Dethronement and humility weighed by a judge
A Judge remarks that dethronement can be moral, and humility more offensive than arrogance. He argues denial stems from ignorance and that informed minds see wide possibilities. He notes material discomforts may affect life and idle tears reveal material causes.
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Ae Arene
Ature
The Broadway Philosopher Coruscates on City Life
The piece offers wry reflections on lawyers, romance, and social mores in New York. It notes a raid joke about police in the city and comments on domestic divisions and reputations among women, with a touch of satirical humor.
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New York
Mas
Wi. Y. Herald
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Gen. Grant
Oscar
Chicago Daily Tribune
Summerville Journal
Fate the Tea Cup
Journal of Health
Messrs. Haffner and McVey
Rogers Bros
Plainfield, N. J
West Front S
Mulford
Park Avenue
Java Coffex T
N. O
Schofeld
United Tea and Coffee Growers Association
Ateret
JO. M. Ulrich
West Front Street
Jaco
Elkwood Cafe and Restaura
J. B. Miller
Eteteliereenemenaehs
Jem
Dent’s
Hallock, & Davis
Plainfield
R. J. Shaw
Shaw
Bette
Front Street
Brown & Sharp
Sharett
Ee Dipingq Gas A. M. Griffen
East Front ST
Dethtor
Coal & Whee
E. J. Holmes
Lehigh Coal
North Avenue
Madison Avenue
O, M. Dunham’s
West Prenat Street
Syl
Gose
Somerville Asd Eastor Maha
Arnve—G.m. A
Trenton
Philadelphia
E.R. Pope, P.M
Plainfield Avenue
M. Z. Marvin
A. D. Cook & Bro
Wiske
John Johnston
Avenna
Ang
E. Plower
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