Havana the gayest harbor and fortress in Cuba
A vivid portrait of Havana as a fortified, bustling Cuban town. its harbors, fortifications, markets, parks, theaters, and cafes are described alongside colorful social contrasts and a largely negative view of moral life, noting lively streets, mixed population, and pervasive American visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Morro
Cabinos
Bort
la Pinta
Hirani
New York Bay
Golden Gate
Mexico
Carribbean
Regina
Humboldt
Bay
America
Europe
Eld
New City
Dweilling
United States
Cuba
Cervantes
Jnland
Spain
London
Babel
Lazarus
Dives
Naples
Plaza de Armas
Governor's Palace
Parque de Isabella
Parque de Isabela
Taucon Theater
Payret Theater
Albisu Theater
Cicero
Teatro de Jane
Hevana
San Francisco
Tropics
Flavana
Holland Plans Gigantic Zuyder Zee Reclamation Dam
The Literary Digest notes Holland will reclaim 787 square miles from the Zuyder Zee with a 27 mile dam from Helder to Wileringen. A massive 200 foot windmill network will power canals and drainage, lifting water to form a dry basin then filling it with fertile soil from Dutch colonies. Estimated cost is 50 million dollars, yielding 400 million in new national wealth.
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Holland
Zuyder Zee
Delaware
Helder
Amsterdam
Wileringen
Workun
Earth
Pennsylvania in the U S Senate from the Philadelphia Inquirer
The piece chronicles Pennsylvania senators, noting 34 elected since the Constitution, highlights figures such as Gallatin, Bingham, Muhlenberg, Logan, Cameron, Wilmot, and Penrose, with remarks on their terms, ages, and notable actions, including Gallatin’s early election and unseating, Dallas and Wilkins’ roles, and the state’s historical Senate presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
United States
Penrose
Albert Gallatin
John P. A. Muhlenberg
Ager
Maclay
Ccoseuvetsellen
Taor Ross
Daniel Maclay
Anmotow Gygee
MichwWel
Cesereeseccne
ISN Abner
Ecyeree Et
Walter Gowri
William Findlay
William Marks
Isis
Tzaue A. Barnhard
Weteus
George M. Dallas
Willai Wiikins
Samuel McKeans
James Buchanan
Daniel Sturgeon
Simon Cameron
James Cooper
Evackecoes
Richard Broadhead
Bilmon Cameron
William A. Wallarece
Aisfa
J. Donald Cameron
John J. Mitchell
Matthew
Quay
Boles Penrose
Morris
England
Confederation
Gallatin
America
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Ghent
James Rose
Washington
William Bingham
Senate
Maine
John P.O. Muhlenberg
Revoluion
Jefferson
George Logan
France
Tion
Tyler
Clay
Lewrie
Congressional Prayer Meeting
Temperance Society
Harrisburg
Chester County
Isaac 2. Barnhard
Philadelphia
Jackson
Polk
Dallas
William Wilkins
House of Representatives
Home Guard
Samuel McKean
Buchanan
Sturgeon
Mint
Maston
House
Wiliam Higler
Crittenden
David Wil
People's Party
Austria
Belne
Charles R. Buckalew
John Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
William A. Wallace
Oliver
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rich Pure Blood and Vitality
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that makes blood rich and healthy, claiming widespread cures. Hood's Pills are described as easy to take and aid digestion and headaches.
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Hood
Rail Road Time Tables Scranton Route 1895 Schedule
Scranton timetable lists daily departures for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western lines effective Monday October 19 1895. Trains to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington and Buffalo with multiple morning and afternoon options plus parlor and sleeping coaches. Ticket offices at 23 Lackawanna avenue and depot.
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Del
Lack
Western
Scranton
New York
Po. M
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
Washington and Way
Binghamton
Elmira
Utica
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Bath
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes
Barre
Flymouth
Toomsboro
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Tlymouth
M. L. Smith
City
Lackawanna Avenue
Depot
Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Table 1898
Time table for Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division lists coal fueled trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Atlantic City New York Philadelphia Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Easton and Harrisburg with express and local departures Sundays and return times. Notes that through tickets are available at station and that agents FP Baldwin and H Olhatsen are listed.
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Atlantic City
New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Ocean Grove
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
Vance
Baldwin
Gen. Vosa
H. Olhatsen
Cen
Supt
Timetable fragment for Scranton routes and connections
A heavily garbled timetable lists trains leaving Scranton for Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston via England points and other lines. It notes connections with Black Diamond Express, and mentions arrivals and departures from Cannonsburg north and Wilkes Barre south routes with various times and prices.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable and Express Services
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre transportation details list Diamond Express and Black Diamond Express routes to Philadelphia New York and Chicago via D Rl and HR lines. Connections include Pittston Wilkes-Barre White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Chicago and more with Pullman parlor and sleeping cars. Officials include H Wilbur Crane and W Nonnemacher.
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Lehigh Valley
Cranton
Philadelphia
New York
D. HR
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
D. IL
W. R. OR
White Haven
Hazleton
Pottaville
D. RR. It
Bethlehem
Easton
Reading
Harrisburge
H. FR. R
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
L. W. R. Uate
A. Om
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagere Ealie
Chicago
Lee
Phila
W. Nonnemacher
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Erie and Wyoming Valley Trains Schedule Notice
Trains depart Scranton for New York Newburgh and intermediate Erie points at 7 P M and 28 P M. They run to Mawley and local points and arrive from above points at 10 33 A M and 9 38. Effective Jan 4 1897.
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Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Scramton
New York
Newchurgh
Erie
Areo
Mawley
Tug Wom
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Gay
Cubae
Paradise
Ufp
Mitchell & Miller
U. S. Senate
Michael Leib
Jonathan Roberts
Madison
Allellen
Timdri
Tmevisen
N. K. Fairbank Company
Cuicano
Ill
E. Cc. Ricker
General Dealer
New Telephone Exchange
Adams Ave
Aes Sbr
Jdson
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Bosson
Fennasivatla
Nk Valle
South
Hs. Iat
At. FW. Und Ich
Alban 1. M. Ee A
Soran
Wranklin
Weehawken
Uniondale
King Forest City
Carbondale
Igor Or Olyphant Fia
Og Priceburg
Throop
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Vo Arri
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Wea
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T, Fitcroft
Ontario
Othe Went
Anderson, Gen
Pasa Agi OS
Scrinton
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