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Newspaper
Reading Daily Eagle
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1868
Page
3
On the 23d of this month the new government tobacco tax law goes into effect. The issue also notes a cabbage head weighing 110 pounds and 3 feet 2 inches in circumference, and mentions an evening concert by Prof. Borg at Keystone Hall with ticket guidance for early patrons.
Pork dish prepared with salt pork and water, flour, and steam method. author notes quiet police affair with no disorder. Six lodgers sheltered at the station house. James Cutler severely burned by molten iron explosion at Scott works, treated at home on Penn Street near Ninth, and reported improving by Times.
Yesterday a lime works laborer John Horn nearly died after being overcome by sulfur fumes at Penn street. The issue notes workers’ wages and a push for higher pay, plus a call for Hampden Fire Company to receive an engine house and hose. The Rainbow Steamer tested at Penn street showed a 260 ft stream, with 250 ft final reach after a full test.
At 1 20 PM the Washington Hose Company received a silk Stars and Stripes flag presented by the ladies of Heading. J H Jacobs spoke on the good conduct of the firemen, praising their character and unity. Resolutions thanked the donors and wished Miss Mary Frees safe travels and long life.
In Philadelphia the market shows cautious selling with high yields on government and mixed securities. New York stocks slump with renewed distrust as greenbacks and bank liquidity concerns trigger panic and a late-week rebound in money due to renewed demand for cash and three percent certificates.
Beef cattle reached about 1900 head with prices lower overall. Hogs show fair demand with 3600 head sold across yards. Philadelphia flour demand remains steady for high grades while low grades fall short. Wheat corn oats and barley markets described with mixed activity and firm whiskey prices.
Tar lags all going to become apparent easier she cate B lety the coming winter. The white feather is the fashionable bonnet ornament of the season. Of course such a style should have a ran Covat. The sessions of the Court attract a large number of our rural friends. These quarterly gatherings are especially welcomed by the landlords patronized by the different juries, while all not implicated in criminal difficulties look upon them with pleasure.
Firefighters respond quickly as a small frame stable on Cedar alley between South and Ninth streets is completely destroyed. The blaze, which occurred today between two and three o clock, spared adjacent outbuildings. authorities report a man named Koya as a suspected arsonist.
An English contemporary describes drawing clubs for women in fashionable polite life. These clubs allow only female members. Each month a member submits an original drawing to the president, a refined amateur lady, who reviews and curates the submissions.
Iron ore discoveries accelerate across Colebrookdale, Washington, and lower Berks farms. A heavy ore trade is expected with the Colebrookdale Railroad completion. The season of gifts prompts merchants to stock fur sets as mink prices drop about twenty five percent, with sable-cost sets priced higher but cheaper skins than last year.
Louis Richards reports in court on a Saturday session as Edward L. Moyer, convicted on Thursday of assault and battery, faces fines. The case involved alleged abortion aiding drugs and seduction of Miss Sarah Varney, with complex witness rulings about spousal testimony and marriage validity under local law.
A voter challenge centered on a paper presented by Farrell claimed as certificate of naturalization. The court split on whether it proved legal qualification, with jurors ultimately acquitting while acknowledging the judge’s duty to verify naturalization form. The case closed after a late adjournment. Meteor reports note two nights of unusual meteor activity with bright displays seen nationwide.
In Werneraville news the new town buildings rise quickly amid unsettled weather and a fair coal market. G M Webber trades coal as barley, corn, and grain move on with improved demand in eastern cities. Turkeys remain costly and a large gobbler was bought by a local farmer. An accident on a mountain road harmed no one though a horse broke a tongue. Fortress Monck reports the steamer Matanzas lost boiler tubes off Hatteras, catching fire and sending crew to boats. the vessel of 1200 tons, built in New York, 1661, burned but the crew were rescued by the Frank from Turk's Island.
Mrs Harriet P Ward known as Major Pauline Cushaian was arraigned at Jefferson Market Police Court on a charge of stealing 493 from Deputy Marshal Abner R Newcomb. The case was settled privately and Newcomb declined to press charges, Ward discharged. General Grant returned to New York city from West Point and is staying at the Metropolitan Hotel.
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