Oshkosh Fire Ravages Mills and City Blocks
A major Oshkosh blaze swept through Morgan and Bro and Spaulding and Peck mills as winds fanned the flames. The fire destroyed banks and telegraph offices, gutted most business districts, and left hundreds homeless with fatalities feared as crews battled the inferno into the night. Police guarded damaged streets amid reports of looting while insurers faced heavy claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Morgan & Bro.’s
Spaulding & Peck’s
Oshkosh
Beckwith
Opers
Fond Ga Lac
Ripon
Oeuxosa
Wis
Hardings
Universalist Church
Pine
Marion Streets
Haancock
Pests
Warren
St. Paul
Fifth, Wangoo
Otter
River
Afain Street
Cimbaco
Speciala
Northwestern National Insurance Company
Cnicano
Morgan & Bro
Pine and
Fond du Lac
Appleton
Pearl
Hancock
High
Cape Tract
Main Street
Harding
Adama
Taurus
Simmier
Inia
Worthwestern
Chicago
Afulwaukee & St. Paul
New Halstein
Tventy
Northwestern Railroad ‘Company
Ltice
Northarestern
Fond du Lie
Fashion of attire under social expectations across classes
The Nalwen describes how different social roles guide dress at events from war ceremonies to reunions. It contrasts the uniforms and plain civil dress of public figures with the working man’s garb and the prevailing conventions that ease social demands for those with moderate means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlal
Tadiean
Brooklyn
Atle
Almple
Geology and the Bible in a 19th Century Debate
A long discussion contrasts geology with biblical exegesis, arguing for harmony between scientific method and scripture. It asserts the earth’s gradual formation by natural causes over ages, not sudden convulsions, and that Genesis contains two creation narratives. It also critiques sensational religious rhetoric amidst a domestic scandal reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Stanley
Popular Science Monthly
Arkansas rumor tells of brutal Center Point murder and robbery
The Hot Springs Democrat reports an unverified tale of a horrific Center Point crime. A Texas man and an associate, alerted by a neighbor, surprised four intruders, killing three of them as they found the farmer's wife and two young children dead and torches ready to burn the house to cover the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Center Point
Arkansas
Rock Creek
Pulaski County
Texas
Centira
Wa Haya
Darling Mary and the Fleeing Treasurer Tale
A St Joseph Missouri paper reports Harry Cornwell, treasurer of a Home Building and Loan Company, has stolen $700 and fled with his wife. The piece mocks the romance of his flight and notes his letter promising to repay, while urging caution to households about welcoming the fugitive.
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Mary
Harry
Tuum
Mr. Cornwell
Sin
Cornwall
New York Tribune
Harry Cornwell
St. Joseph
Cornwell
Ain
Quadruple tragedy shocks Cova as Lafferty kills and dies
A New Hudson man bursts into Cuba area with news of James Lafferty’s killings. In Vannoy home, Lafferty shoots Ary Vanney and her daughter before turning the pistol on himself as Mrs. Vannoy and husband battle for life. Grandmother slain in Rockville adds to the carnage. Local coroner opens the inquest. Lafferty’s body is buried, and the Vannoys begin recovery hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cova
N.Y
New Hudson
James Tafferty
George Vannoy
Vannoy's
Cuba
Rockville
Lafferty
Laya
Vanney
Carter
Miss Vannoy
Vannoy
Alisa Vanney
Mr. Vanney
Jim Lafferty
Venney
Jim
Young
Vannoy’s
Mira
Oohl Indy
James Lafferty
Stine Vanney
Three Wives but Only One Groom in Dallas Tale
A Quincy resident, John C. Fickland, migrates to Dallas in 1873 and marries Ella Moore then two other wives in rapid succession. Each marriage ends in confusion as he moves from Maine Street to a Texas farm, while wives report his deceit to authorities. The saga ends with divorce plans and possible relocation to Salt Lake City, as the pattern of multiple marriages emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Fickland
Ciecua DE
Ilo
Cottage House
John
Ellan Moore
Missouri House
Hampshire Street
Miss Moore
Ella Moore
Mms
Joan C. Ficrland
Maine Street
Fowler
California
Jacksonville
Fickland
Fick Jard
Texas
Insane Hospital
Afiasouri
Dallas
Tex
Jota CO
Nellie Berry
Kila Moore
Feet Ie
New Orleans
Times
John Kyle
Gravier Street
Charles Bodmann
Harrigan
Kyle
E. F. Burch
Lessia Taylor
Canal Street
Chas
Bodmano
Worka
Bodmann
Lafayette Street
Nellie
Kaneng
Bam
Tara
Merida
Maxwell
Hutcomneon
A. GB. Hutchinson
Bard Hitchinson
Indies
Folgta
Nddagnhvers
Wae Ank
St. Louis
Browne
Aida
Cit
Hutchingon
State Board of Agriculure
Board of Agriculture
Sprinfield
Quincy
Springfield
Will and shall usage in English explained
A New York Times piece critiques common errors in using will and shall and notes the rising misplacement of will for shall and would for should. It cites educated speakers who repeatedly err in questions about requests and commands, urging press writers to read the chapter on this topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Grant White
The Agreement of Science and Religion
An essay contrasts science and faith, urging focus on agreement rather than dispute and calling for practical use of truth. It argues that even small common ground can unite and aid human life, despite enduring differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallora
Desert Island
Prairie Hen and Grasshopper Destruction Warned
A Western correspondent notes the wholesale slaughter of prairie hens in Illinois and other states feeds a rise in grasshoppers. He cites New York’s call to curb exports, urges Western residents to protect the prairie hen to deter future grasshopper plagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York Association For the Protection of Game
New York
Different Hamlet Styles in Gilbert and Sullivan Pageant
A witty excerpt from Mr W S Gilbert on playful Hamlet variants as performed. It sketches how the character appears in many guises from tall or short, English or French or American accents, sometimes sane, sometimes mad, with moments of lunacy. The piece lampoons public perceptions of Hamlet through rapid, humorous shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Gilbert
Rosencrantz
Gildensterp
Damlett
Denmark
Hamlet
Church and State in Prussia Rebuffed by Bishops
The Prussian bishops petitioned the Emperor, arguing that a state pledge of loyalty to laws cannot override conscience and church freedom. The Ministry’s reply denounces the bishops’ stance, questions their claims, and defends state grants and the May Laws. The exchange prompts further official communication to the petition signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prussia
Diet
Fulda
Meen
Bren
Ling
Hig
Brajesty
Fulds
Child murder case sparks riot in court over evidence
Anna Ricker linked to alleged baby death at Lavina Ingham and Dr Smith premises. Hunt charged as accessory. coroner finds infant death tied to Dr Smith and Mrs Ingham. Brought before Justice Allen, venue changed. eruption follows as letters seized and a brawl erupts among lawyers and police.
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Anna Rickerte
Rogers
Carthage
A. J. Hunt
Quincy
Ingham
Anna Ricker
Anna
Millie) Ricker
Lavina Ingham
WV. Smith
Jaathe Allen
Carter & Govert
Hunt
Warren & Gilmer
Tue Wara
Dr. Smith
Madam Ingham
Allen
Hutton
W. G. Ewing
Mra. Slater
Metz
Brown
Govert
Betz
Ewing
Shant
Pell
Smith
Gilmer
Worpay
Wething
Dons
Baeparaiotria
Carter
Hant
Hatha
Pipino
Waa
I. Ewing
Hereditary Genius and the Lineage of Talent
A brief extract from Popular Science Monthly discusses hereditary genius, arguing that talent often runs in families yet true genius may flourish or fade along the family tree. It notes the rarity of descendant artists or soldiers producing notable offspring and compares creative success to a flowering plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Anca
Atatcaman
Hampden
Ike
Proat Authora
Europe
Popular Science Monthly
Rural Critic Describes Concert Performer’s Wild Acting
A Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Journal Sentinel reader recounts a concert scene with an actress delivering a frenetic performance. The observer notes the actress jerking and tearing at a piano pieces, producing thunderous sounds and rapid hand motions, while the pianist shifts uncomfortably under the onstage chaos.
Grangers debate dues and independence of local chapters
Towin reports 2000 Grangea Patrons with 1100 in arrears to the National Grange. The text argues locals are sufficient and national dues are wasteful, urging Patrons to stop funding higher Granges to reduce expenses and improve condition. The writer hints that nonpayment may force volunteers to work or face hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towin
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Oshkosh, Wis
Cincinnati
Cincinati
F. Hammer
Incionati Companies
Jons
Loven of Humanity
Salt Laska Herald
Muchly
Dallas, Tex
New York Times
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Agreement OF Science and Religion
Hutchinson
Ogaswiee
Abingdon
Whitehead
Brooke
Spemivees
Memphis
Anns Ricker
Farmers’ House
Fifth Street
Sickman
Avc
Matilda AleCano
Farmers’ Rouse
Fort Wayne
J Seotinel
Ceaida
Nister
Planner
Mister
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