Two New York Hotels Open Amid Moral and Economic Debate
The Mills and Astoria hotels in New York City open as the world’s largest, blending luxury and low cost. Each emphasizes comfort, with Mills offering 5 to 50 cent meals and 20 cent lodging, while Astoria features higher prices and lavish facilities. Both projects aim to balance public spirit with commercial success, denying free lodging yet arguing benevolence and pride drive the investments.
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Bleecker Street
Browlway
Tth Avenue
Sth Street
Mills
Aine
Coat She
Astoria
Astor Mansion
Waldorf
Sume
William Waldorf Astor
John Jacob Astor
Waltdorf
Astor Gallery
Europe
Mills Hotel
Waldorf and Astoria
Ulloa Mills
Noor
Ala
Millsix @ pane-bortom
Mille Hotel
United States
Toth
Astors
Mille
Retax
Chicago
Money Microbes and a Bacteriology Lecture Tale
A quirky town science society hosts a bacteriology talk but the tale unfolds as a humorous overheard exchange. The scene weaves social chatter, dainty excuses, and a farmer couple observing the odd gathering as guests discuss microbes and prudence.
Mourning in Dover State for Victoria Guards Major
A week after the Victoria Guards major died a military burial was held. The mournful pageant featured reverent arms, slow drum, and touching debts of affection. A bystander’s remark prompted reflection on whether the deceased man was known to them, as mourners argued about the value of his sacrifice.
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Dover
Bentinel
Victoria Guards
Geo
Phockmion
Gadd
Paul Before Felix the Governor in Acts Chapter Twenty Four
Paul defends himself before Felix the governor in Caesarea arguing innocence, cites three supporting points, and notes no proof of wrongdoing. He confesses faith in the God of the fathers and the resurrection, while Felix delays judgment, inviting Paul to speak again.
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Phariaum
Dwax
Ploudow
Speookh
Tortellus
Nagarenes
Jerusalem
Felix
Drusilla
Peter li
Ezra
Mollx
Christ
Pater
Tim
Bradford's First Paper in Towanda Gazette History
A Towanda Review column surveys Bradford Gazette, Bradford County’s first newspaper, now owned by Dallas J. Sweet. It traces its 1814 founding by Thomas Simpson, early suspensions, revival by Burr Ridgeway, and wartime coverage, including county finances and War of 1812 items, with notable Towanda town naming debates among locals and officials.
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Bradford Gazette
Bradford County
Dallas J. Sweet
Thomas Simpson
Randolph Fox
Towanda Creek
Bweet
Burr Ridgeway
Gagette
Towanda
John 5. Gibson
Simon Kinney
Charles F. Wells
Harry Spalding
Obadiah Spalding
Hbeneser B. Gregory
Jesse Woodruff
A. C. Stuart
Adam Conly
John FE. Kent
Andrew Irwin
G. H. Holden
John Frankin
Julius Toxer
Joseph Kinney
John Saltmarsh
Joseph Kingelbury
David Paine
Hradford
Monmouth
Pennijeston
Towands
Col Means
Williamston
Burridgeway
Ex- Plaine
William
Willam
Meeaneville
Meaneville
Pine Grove
Towanda Incorporation Settled After Name Contention
In 1822 the Connecticut village name Vauxhall and Claverack caused political strife. By 1828 Judge Ryan opposed then accepted Towanda as the incorporated name after backers and lawmakers debated the title and private citizen meetings allegedly moved the process.
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Gagette
Meannsville
Judge Ryan
James F. Bull
Willam Patton
Towanda
States Lead in Railroad Mileage Despite Population Gaps
The New York Sun notes Illinois has the most railroad mileage at over 10 600 miles, followed by Kansas Iowa and Ohio. New York ranks sixth, while population leaders New York Pennsylvania Texas and California trail in track length. The article compares international figures, regional growth, and costs about 63 000 dollars per mile.
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Pennsylvania
Texas
California
Illinois
Tussia
Kansas
Iowa
Ohio
Bpalin
Portugal
Empire State
Montana
New Jersey
Utah
Minnesota
Nevada
Vermont
Enyland
Indiana
United Kingdom
England
Scotland
Ireland
Connecticut
Florida
Virginia
Kentucky
Washington State
Middle Atlantic
Delaware
Maryland
Michigan
Indie
Wisconsin
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Temester
South Atlantic
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
West Virginia
Where's Hitt A Lincoln anecdote from the campaign
Congressman Hitt of Illinois began as a Chicago Tribune stenographer and earned a place by Lincoln in 1855. During a joint debate Lincoln searched for Hitt to ensure his pencil was ready and then resumed the speech after the stenographer arrived.
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Congressman Hitt
Iinois
Chicago Tribune
Abraham Lincoln
Douglas
Lincoln
Hitt
Linecoln
Lincolon
Hittr' Thespecttor
Postmaster's miraculous recovery credited to Dr Williams' Pink Pills
In Middlefield Center New York postmaster Folein Tripp described a severe spinal problem beginning in March 1802 that left him crippled. He credited Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his strength after using two boxes and continuing treatment. He later served as town clerk and kept working as postmaster.
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Folein
Tripp
Middlefield Center
N.Y
Republican
Poe
Saratoga Co
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Schemectady
Enwin R. Tater
Jane
Homer Hannan
Back from the front George asks about engagement
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer piece the bantering exchange reveals a veteran recounting his return. He claims a complete service record as the only man present, underscoring the scale of his unit's deployment.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hullo
George
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