Passenger recounts escape from quarantined steamer Norhamnia
George C Wenners, claiming to be one of the 4 passengers aboard the quarantined Norhamnia Atlantic steamer, describes escaping during a perilous sea ordeal. He swam to a vessel in darkness, was rescued within minutes, and paid rescuers $29. The tale, linked to Weaver on the Norhamnia’s list, raises questions about its truth.
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We. Mannia
Minnearotas
Minn
Minmsyelix Journal
Ing
George C. Wenners
Atlantic
Tomania
San Francisco
Sirah
New York
Nermannia
Baseball Yesterday Mixed Results Across Leagues
Yesterday's baseball results show varied scores with several teams earning wins and others suffering defeats. Notable games included Washington and Baltimore posting wins while New York and Philadelphia faced losses in matchups reported from multiple parks.
Fragmentary verse hints at yearning and endurance themes
A damaged excerpt presents fragmented poetry about life, courage, and longing. The lines reference defeat, resilience, and a distant ideal, with unclear speakers or events. The mood is somber and reflective, centering on personal struggle and hope for a better day.
Faithful Hindoo Tale From Calcutta Antiquated Memoir
A dated narrative recounts a trader’s East India life in Calcutta during British rule. The speaker recalls a loyal valet Bailar, a perilous journey to Barrackpore, a ghurry voyage up the river, and a farewell moment marked by a vow and a tearful bond between master and servant.
Intriguing Crime and Victorian Tales Appear Amid Odd Notes
A mash of sensational excerpts recounts an attempted murder in Calcutta with a jeweled victim and a Thuggee threat, a Scottish tragedy tale of Helen Walker and a pardon, a train murder rumor on the Redstone branch, comic riffs, and insect lore. The collage underscores frontier romance, danger, and oddities in a late era miscellany.
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Scott
Ster
Helen
London
Duke of Argyle
Belen Walker
Troy Gray
Dublin
Walter Scott
Chicago Mail
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Court House
Jeremia
Gapanees
Brauxa
Henry Ke Miler
Japan
Miller
Yokohamas
Francisca
Derks
Reapua
Thurslay
Dod
New
Baltinare
Lenist PhuaAeipite
Hadeiptia
Lauteville
Wernington
Sheepshead Bay
Ube
Eatamen
Fred Latee
Orcock
Paity
Tne
Lam
Rave
Ali Laure Gould
Leek
Jae Ormounte
Base Ball and Sporting Goods
Mulford
Park Avenue
lainDald
New Jersey
Jeaniczon Dowstna
Aiog
Maine
Tudor 4 Co
Calcutta
Soliare
Erjcana
Orient
Erie
Bail
Jar-J
Trulia
Denk
Harrakpacr
Rod
Barrakpoor
Ghaut
Shiva
Phote
Bod
Bud
Thuggee
India
Redstone
Payette County
Freman
John
Kasker Doms
Ste Waid
Will
Tom Mason
Detroit
Vv. Frazee
West Front Street
G. W. Reamer
Liberty ST
John H. H. Bayres
Bareess
Paddiery
Pe Irankess
J Whips
Mabes
Neuman Bros
Sally
Neuman Brog
Broadway
Geo. H. Fountain
A. M. Seguine
Laing
Madison Ave
B. D. Newell’s
East Front Street
Plainfield
West Pront Street
Grove Street
Rand
W. M. Casey
New Atreet
Hoagland
Express -Mover
North Avenue
Giza Cil
Fim
Hohlbein & Jones
Poyveres
American Steam Laundry
H. W. Marshall
Prop
Mal Laoad
Libkerty
Heraingtony
Bahia Wienmarre
Marriabu
Taragna
Wienke
Aaron Ta
Artiese A. Fumdaye
Easton
Betelehee
lAllentows
Meach Gquink
Keading
Harrieburg
Reascn
Ockas Grove
FTC
Loave Mulafield
Papen
ROYAL
Theores
Skee
Pee Ee
Berar
Gresepee
Ulna Sen
Hlf
Maldwin
Maus
Cever
R. M. Sonzeville
Eaetrow
Matta. Coen
Ammive
Trniga
Philadelpia
Warrenville
Tuessay
Dnapat Mans—Orenst
Mau
PRA
Cohan Rae Tuumatine
Educational & + Britisic
Mr. Leal
Miss Scribner & Miss Newton's School For Gibla
Ae— Kindergarten
LA Grande Ave
Ime
Eddrem Ube
Primot Yale
Hotel
Grenada
Booking Royals
Wallace
Muler
Windham and Crowley, Paorsuxrom
John E Beerbower
City Hotel
Park Ave
Corner
Second ST
Plainpiold, MJ
York
BoceFa
Fiorewey
Rotary Public
Guttman’s
Second Street
C. Hasmarce
Rcia GO. Reef Havane Cigars Wet
O. M. Dunham
West Brent Bireet
Coe
Bulce
Onder Sa Conk
Acme Tailoring Co
Front Street
Plainfield, N. J
M. J. Coyne
East Fourth ST
Boice, Runyon & Co
Wes Kao
Mason's Materials
Ie’ Srovenies Yards
Runyonw & Co
Dime— Savings Institution
Plainfield, N.J
John W. Murray
William White
Nathan Harper
Elias R Pope
M. M. Dunram
Rawr
Pticians
C. Dickinson
Collier, Optician
Park Avenea
William J. Stephenson
Goal & Woot
E. H. Holmes
Seat Quality
Lehigh Coal
J. T. Vail
Blue Stone
J. Frank Mundy
Geneva
Equitable Life Assurance Society
East Prent Street
Accident and Fire Insurance
Crescent Rink Hall
Sastam
Illlam
Jackbon & Coddingtor
First National Bank Metting
Mainfeld
Cuaste
Durham
Fame Avenue
Bareen
RIT Runes
Ebaot Wey
A. M. Rumnston & Son
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