Topeka returns show mixed early election results
Early returns from Topeka Kansas indicate Phillips in the First District leads Republican colleagues by about 6000, with Brown in the Third district ahead by 2000 and Caborn in the Second likely to lose. other states show Democrats gaining in Missouri Louisiana and New Jersey, while Nevada and Wisconsin show mixed outcomes and the national House balance tilts Democratic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioners
Harrison
Dem
Farwell
Dam
Singleton
Wichardton
Lass Xow
Greanbsche -Ironipbant
A. Camrrpis
Chicago
Iake County
Cook
Herrison
Ward
Smith and Caulfield
Ontcago
Flardut
Burchard
Nenderson
Beventh
Vellebell
Fort
Whiting
Bagby
Wike
Springer
Stevenson
Cannon
Eden
Sparks
Morrison
Varisel
Caulfield
Mos
Etter
Ridgway
Cook County
Carroll
Lawrenceville
Congress
Nasuvinty
Washington Matingy
Knox County
Stark County
Peoria County
Whitney
Fulton County
Ross
Wheaton
Dupage County
Sialth
Suawreetown
Gallatin County
Marshall
Anderson
Raum
Gore
Powell
Paxton
Ford County
Bayne
Sunlivan
Moulton
Sual
Srenuexa
Brown County
Beaty
Richardson
Nance
Pugh
Bronson
Oe Argynrin
Putnam County
Elliot
McWhorter
French
Oquawka
Ind
Richie
Henderson County
Rankin
Lane
Jenney
Olmstead
Hag
Kelley
Robbing
Latta
Robbina
Robbins
Freeman
Rep
Florence
Pounaprirura
Bucks County
Forney
Tonawanda
Fifeenth
O'Neal
Randall
Prerspuro
Cochrane
Wallace
Pumapernia
Reilley
Collins M3 Agpeeey Eins Witxeananne
W. W. Ketchum
Collins
Oe Prrranuna
State Assembly
New York
Samuel J. Randall
Philadelphia
Goodin
Cobb
Theas
Caborn
Kanaas City
Kansas City Tines
Kansas
Louis
Teteraitea Ganthioor
Ruseat
Weila
Stone
Michigan
Detroit
Wayne County
Detroit City
Saginaw Valley
Saginaw Bay
Chamberlain
Fuller
Ernorr
San Francisco
Nevada
Bradley
Sharron
Ellis
Dent
Woodburn
Storey
Lyon
Armsly
Holdaivers
New Jersey
Jenney Cery
Judge Bedle
Sinneckson
Dabbing
Phelps
Democrata
Rosa
Hamilton
Teese
Hardenburg
State Senate
House
Sinnickson
Dobbins
Cutler
Bedle
Waternot
Robinson
Montgomery
Navy
Caralson
Bradford
Nem
Hays
Caldwell
Hewitt
Lene
The
Legislatse
Democrats
St. Paul
Arkansas
Lorrie Rocs
of.Gant
Clemens
Wilshire
Gunter
Hynes
Pulaski County
Onth Omrolime
Clarreston
Mackey
McFarland
Roderick . H. Butler
Virginia
Ricamona
Gode
Hughes
Sener
Alexandria
United States
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Diamonds For Everybody Delusive Artificial Diamond Process Claimed
A dubious report describes a method to mass produce artificial diamonds using benzine and a secret hydrogen reacting substance inside a glass shell. Battery power supposedly drives decomposition, freeing carbon to form diamonds, while questions arise about the source of the claimed immense pressure.
Dining at Home and the Shape of Dinner Tables
A commentary on social dining in Britain praising intimate conversation and the traditional dining table. It critiques dowager-dominated chatter, argues for lighter, longer tables in the Russian style, favors color beyond white damask, and laments loss of cards while noting chair design, lighting, and seating order affect sociability.
Indian country dull in the Southwest Dodge City turmoil
From Dodge City report by Quincy Whigs watcher in Port Sill surveyors Armstrong and Thrashers parties have finished in the Southwest and moved south. Indians disheartened by failed supplies and munitions approach winter, captured at agencies as prisoners of war. A gambling row last night saw Tim Bhay shoot Government teamster Cameron. Bhay jailed on $500 bond. Saturday cattleman Ray of Newson and Ray severely beat farmer Mich over wheat damages, then paid $7 and warned retaliation. Ray bailed out at $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donde City
Kan
Quincy
Armstrong
Wichita
Port Sill
Thrashers
Dodge City
Tim Bhay
Cameron
Shay
Ray
Newson & Ray
Garfield
A. T
Mich
G .Revelyer
Fearnest
Scott Wike in Chicago Times on money policy
The article denounces Scott Wike as a Democrat and critiques his money platform. It argues his positions on greenbacks and the national bank imply conflicting aims, suggesting he would dismantle the national banking system or dilute debt limits, leading toward repudiation and bankruptcy. Named figures include Scott Wike and Dan Voorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Wike
Chicago Times
Scott “Wike
National Bank
Greenback Grasshopper
Federal Treasury
Istics
Scott -Wike
Dan Voorhees
Reeves Breaks Silence As Manchester Theater Row Unfolds
In Manchester last night the Theater staged The Beggars Opera with Capt. Mack health played by Mr Reeves. As the third act ended the intended reprieve scene failed due to missing supers. Reeves blamed mismanagement and urged audience to call the manager. A uproar followed and the play did not finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Echo
Manchester
Sims. Reeves
Capt. Macheath
Macheath
Reeves
Pirates Kill Passengers Aboard Spark Steamship
The Spark, capt Brady and Mr Mundy aboard, is attacked by pirates near Laukit on the Canton River. Twenty five men seize control, murder four passengers and wound several others. Brady dies, Mundy gravely wounded, four crew die, authorities pursue pirates but capture eludes them. Company offers 2000 for pirates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
New York
Kane
Hong Kong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Company
Ateamer
Canton River
Laukit
Brady
Mr. Mundy
Shanghai
Macao
Mundy
Steamboat Company
English Law and the Death Penalty in 1807
A historical note recounts an 1807 case of a poor woman with two children who stole linen worth seven or five shillings. Convicted at Old Bailey, she was executed at Tyburn after mercy pleas failed. Public anger spurred debates in Parliament to end executions for shoplifting, while judges opposed limiting harsh penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bailey
Tyburn
S Bis
House of Peers
House of Lords
Lord Elenborough
Terrible operation in limb surgery ends in recovery promise
A patient from Ray County opposite Wellington underwent a hip joint amputation option chosen over death from a thigh head tumor. Surgeons Dr. T. B. Smith and Dr. P. H. Chambers performed the operation with Rev. Jas. A. Quarles reading scripture. Chloroform was used and the flesh and diseased bone were removed swiftly. arteries were bound and dressed. The patient is left in a condition promising recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Ray County
Wellington
Smith
P. H. Chambers
Jas. A. Quarles
Chambera
Once a senator always a senator echoes Nye's famous maxim
The Boston Globe letter recalls General James W Nye's belief that the honor of the Senate should cling to a man after departure. It contrasts this with other nations and notes the materialistic nature of their society, implying enduring dignity beyond office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
James W. Nye
Nevada
Senate
Nye
Leech farming in Landes near Bordeaux described
A historical account explains the trade of propagating leeches near the Bay of Arcachon. Cows serve as nursing hosts for the leeches, which are harvested in cycles until death. A Bay of Arcachon landowner with eighty acres supplies cows, producing about eight hundred thousand leeches yearly for export to Bordeaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landes
Bordeaux
France
Ponda
Bay
Annelides
Bay of Arcachon
Kalakus the Hawaiian King Visits for a Reciprocity Treaty
The piece portrays Kalakus of Hawaii as a near monarch with limited power, coming to the United States to negotiate a reciprocity treaty. It notes a prior invited predecessor, a Washington dispatch, and the Benicia steamer ready to transport Kalakus, who plans to visit around Congress time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhost
Washington
Ben Wade
Congress
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Wade
United States
Ohio
Ming
Aguisitore
Ayrie
Hing
Hawaii
Honolulu Gazette
King Kalakas
Benicia
Bia Diaposs
Kilakua
A Young Man Who Married Too Soon Denison Tale
A 20 year old girl arrives in Denison to wed John Arnold from the Cherokee Nation. Arnold had already married another girl that morning. The bride and her intended discuss the situation with the father-in-law, and the marriage is ultimately deemed null and void. The story ends with questions about future nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
John Arnold
Denison
Arnold
John
Texas
Public schools urged as key in preventing disease spread
A reform-minded editorial argues that contagious illnesses thrive in crowded tenements and poorly ventilated classrooms. It urges medical inspections in schools, better rooming and ventilation, and frequent sanitary supervision to protect children and public health.
Wife's Commandments in Humorous Verse
A satirical poem mocks jealous spouse rules listing absurd household commandments. It parodies biblical style, urging a wife to keep the “commands” while highlighting a jealous husband’s expectations about fidelity, behavior, and bedtime.
Invention Cuts Cost for Brass to Iron Immersion
Birmingham inventor Mr Arxims introduces a process to fill brass shells with molten iron to form weights for chandeliers pillars and imperial weights. Immersion in water limits shell temperature to about 100 Celsius while contents reach around 3000 Celsius. Commercially significant due to reduced production costs and improved conducting power in imperial nets.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adams County
Illingiv
Quincey
Dlese Benese
Isesrer
Elseegas
Ener Reese
Saxeeg
Pookt Zasaese
Uae
I Powell
Richarda
Wheeler
Arntzen
Downing
Grimmer
K Moore
Shinn
NecCormek
Me Geeeee
Shasss Fexsige Pany
Irwin, Gee
glSahe
Sueseirr
Mleitatisekag
Sakes
Toese
Sazaseees Geeeer
iRaves
Verb City A
Con Crest
Carraldgway Dare
Simpson
Kiter
Su. Powell
Con Creseman
Hichardson Wit
Arnigon
de Groat
Gilvoraa
Bates
Mooress
Grammer Istriphinn
Memek Sheri
Craig
White
Fletcher
Coruner
Brown
Kimball
Heaalt
Honest Timothy
Cein
Ash Iees
Cosaltnca Wor
Can
Board of County Commis
Penneylvanis
Cratans
Scott
Repub
Alabama
Whiconsin
Milwaukes
Williams
Ogswell
Misgoon
Stusk
McDill
Lynde
Clanny Bouck
Sentinel
Republican Central Committee
Millwauser
Manhattan Club
Tilden
Thurman
Bayard
Stockton
Eston
Tammany Hall
John Kelley
Massachusetts
Boston
Gaston
Talbot
Banks
Seeley
Epublicans
Fifeen
Minnmesota
St. Pain
Ahlow Dunnell
Florida
Apoosta
Hansen
Arentwon
Kun
Jasnea
Jursey City
W. W. Phelps
Walter Phelps
Arizona
San Francco
Prescott
Stevens
Washington Territory
Jacobs
North Carolina
Columbus
Martin
Randolph County
Chillicothe
High Street
Indianapolis
Groom
Solldiering
Patagonia
Cincy
Illinois
Burlington .& Ax Ajancion Beastine Penee An
Desner
Pablo
Nolo Episcopali
Fehall
Pall Mall Gazette
Candwite
Eogliah
Morris
Dodge ‘City
Canton
Vandiver Corn Planter Company
Geo. W. Brown
Gulenbarg
Vandiver Corp Planter Company
Quinay, IK
Galesburg
Vandiver
California
Wisconsin
Inter-Ocean
Register of Vital Statistics
New York Herald
Board of Education
Board of Health
Atos
Atlantic
Council
Benedict
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!