Miscellaneous notes on society and events from early issues
The excerpt lists varied items from 19th century society including diphtheria cases in Paimyra, autographs and recipes, the first US patent to Hopkins, a Virginia regiment head to Chicago World's Fair, a trio of surviving 1848 senators, Draper’s political spending, Owens memoirs, a Cornell veterinary interest, Sequard’s lectures, French pronunciation issues, a willful New Orleans figure, boxing by Miss Wanamaker, France’s arms spending, Yale gifts, Norwegian couples rail fare, Judge Stevens’ retirement banqueting, Reno’s all-female brass band, a fast laplinder, a shelldrake bird, and a Philadelphia Christmas letters charity plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Senate
James Bradbury
Maine
Felch
Michigan
George W. Jones
Iowa
Draper
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
John K. Owens
Cornell College
Charles Sequard
Philadelphia
Boston
Paris
Mine
Coveau
Washington
Jali Phinizy
Atlanta
Marion Phinizy
Marion
Miss Wanamaker
France
Yale
Norway
Fort Dodge
Stevens
Reno
Nev
London Zoo
Santa Claus
Mauna Loa Erupts Threatening Hawaii Villages
Mauna Loa erupts with luminous displays and strong earthquakes felt across the region. Flames and growing sounds were observed Dec 2 and continue, endangering Hilo Waiakea cocoanut and sugar plantations and Kau district areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Hilo
Waiakea
Kau
Panhandle conductors quit union to keep jobs
A veteran speaker says wholesale withdrawal of Panhandle conductors from the Order of Railway Conductors will force members to choose between union loyalty and employment. He predicts by next May not a single Panhandle conductor will be a union member as the company aims to avoid summer disruption.
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Pittspore
Panhandle
Steam Pipe Explosion Kills Two Prisoners in Batavia Jail
In Batavia Illinois on December 19 Simon Mitchel an elderly resident and William Fitch of Ohio were jailed for intoxication. An unseen explosion in the steam pipes filled the confinement room with scalding steam and the men perished before rescue could reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Iils
Simon Mitchel
William Fitch
Ohio
Dublin cardinal designation corrected in Rome report
A Rome dispatch says Dublin Archbishop J W Walsh will not be made a cardinal as reported. Instead Archbishop Michael Logue of Armagh is to receive the cardinalate at the coming consistory, a correction to earlier rumor.
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London
Tablet
Rome
J. W. Walsh
Dublin
Michael Logue
Armagh
All Ireland
Walsh
Treasury
Philadelphia Inquirer
River boat captain killed inyard accident
Romaine Lampayre, 40, of 236 Forty-ninth Street Brooklyn, captain of the New Haven transfer boat Newburg, was run over and killed by an engine in the Mott Haven yards between Lincoln and Mott Haven avenues on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Romaine Lampayre
Forty-ninth Street
Brooklyn
New Haven
Newburg
Mott Haven
Lincoln and
Mott Haven Avenues
Discoveries in nerve and liver treatment marketed widely
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills claiming rapid cure for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. It emphasizes suitability for all ages and offers 50 doses for 25 cents with free samples at Crowder & Reeds. The note adds an aside about silkworm cocoons yielding thread lengths up to 1295 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Crowder & Reeds
Notable Early 1900s News Snapshots Across U S Events
A collage of brief notices covers a Kentucky native’s death, army officer roles in diplomacy, a Lake Erie canal funding bid, France’s disarmament chatter, and a Keokuk train wreck charge. It also reports on lawsuits, political appointments, assassinations, bridge accidents, a bedrock mill disaster, and a Newport game preserve with elk and buffalo herds. Additional items note public figures, a New York Herald ministerial nomination, a denied retrial for a life swindler, a Kansas land boom decline, and political fund gifts.
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Sarah
Cirborn
Rg. Hill
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Congress
Jules Simon
France
John Chowen
Chicago, Burlington and Kansas City Railroad
Keokuk
Topeka
Kan
World's Fair Oyster and Fish Company
Minneapolis
Lovett Benfoe
Melford Boldin
Valdosta
William Burnett
Red Mountain Kid
Middlesboro
Joseph Holden
John Shea
Indianapolis
James Hobbs
Bedford
Ind
Salem and Bedford Stone Company
Austin Corbin
Newport
N. H
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Kate Field
Ingalls
Atchison, Kan
Sigl
Landtag
Belknap
Washington
Low
Columbia College
Jackson Club of Columbus
Bourke Cochran
Stevenson
Brice
Robert Kuehnert
Cincinnati
New York Stock Market Ends Stable After Slow Morning
The New York stock market showed stagnation in the first two hours with total noon sales of 72 186 shares. Manhattan and Reading led activity as the list rose about 2 to 3 percent, while most issues moved only marginally. The late session brought higher closing prices though the bank report released around 11 am had little impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Reading
Butter and produce prices and livestock market report
Carcana markets list fresh butter fancy creamery prices, eggs, dressed poultry, and potatoes with regional varieties. Live stock at Union Stock Yards shows mixed demand with steers and cows quoted, sheep active. Buffalo and Edts markets report hogs, lamas, and Canadas with varied prices. Also note tobacco consumption and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
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Carcana
Wisconsin
Hebrons
Wisconsin Burbanks
Michigan Burbanks
Cape Cod
Wisconsin Bell
Eugles
Union
Texas
Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Praised by Patient
An anonymous testimonial from Busti New York describes recovery from kidney disease after using Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure. The letter claims digestion, kidney function, and overall health improved. It also advertises a blood purifier product and offers a money back guarantee and home delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huppy
Johnsons
Truman H
Dr. Fenner
Busti
N. Y
Moncey
Great Inventions and Holy Jokes From a Sunday Paper
A child vows to be a great inventor while jokes about screws, razors, and Christmas trees mix with a family exchange about heaven and buried tombstones. The lines capture light humor from mid century papers and a family conversation in a playful tone.
Home Turkish bath in a bedroom
The article explains a cost free at home vapor bath using a wood chair over a boiling tub and a heavy blanket. It notes hay in the tub is unnecessary and claims the method prevents cold exposure while offering cures for rheumatism sprains and weight loss.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
A Little Girl Healed by Dr King’s New Discovery
The Loren Trescott family keep Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan report their four year old daughter fell ill with measles then fever and cough. After two and a half bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery the child fully recovered. A free trial bottle is available at Joe K Smock’s drug store.
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Loren Trescott
Gov. Lighthouse
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Kangaroo Boxing Exhibition Attracts Noted Attention
An unusual boxing exhibition at the Royal Aquarium features Professor Landerman from Australia boxing a seven foot tall kangaroo. The match, reportedly held in Melbourne and Sydney, left both fighters severely mauled and hospitalized for months. London News notes Mme. Sarah Bernhardt offered £1000 for the animal after enjoying the Sydney show. Also mentions Joe K Smock selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with strong local endorsement for quick relief from colds and croup.
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Royal Aquarium
Landerman
Melbourne
Sydney
Professor Landerman
Australia
Ormuz
John L. Sullivan
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Criterion
London News
Goulds Will Filed In Probate By Judge Dillon
Jay Gould's will defining large real estate and personal property was filed for probate by Judge Dillon. Pro bate Clerk Tierney issued citations to heirs and next of kin returnable later this month. Executors George J Gould Helen M Gould Edwin and Howard Gould filed affidavits showing New York real estate valued at 2 000 000 and personal property in the state at 70 000 000.
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Gould
Jay Gould
Dillon
Tierney
George J. Gould
Helen M. Gould
Edwin
Howard Gould
New York
Electric Bitters offered as remedy for sick headache
This ad claims Electric Bitters act directly on the liver stomach and kidneys to gently aid their functions. It promises speedy and permanent relief from sick headache and urges a trial with large bottles priced at 50 cents at Joe K Smock's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock
Clermont County Merchant Faces Assignment After Pawnshop Rumor
A Clermont county merchant was seen in a pawnshop window by locals who spread rumors he was pawning his watch in Cincinnati. The gossip damaged his business and creditors pressed him, leading to an assignment of his affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Times-Star
Prince of Wales on Untamed Bicycle Rumor
The San Francisco Examiner hints the heir to the throne may soon take a symbolic ride to calm ennui as a throne waits. A separate ad praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women and claims its guaranteed money-back policy and digestive benefits, including Dr. Pierce's Pellets as small regulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
San Francisco Examiner
Dr. Pierce
Eloping Couple Spur Outcry as Elderly Groom Seeks Texas
Ezekiel Morrow eighty travels through Evergreen Alabama with a fifteen year old girl he says is his wife. They fled from his home amid objections from his children and grandchildren, aiming for Texas.
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Ezekiel Morrow
Evergreen
Ala
Texas
A Strange Wild Animal Sighted And Illness Notes
A report from an Indiana town describes a strange wild animal resembling a badger and ground hog with a white face and long nose. The item also warns about bowel neglect causing diseases and promotes St Patrick's Pills for cleansing and liver function. Also notes a newborn weighing about one and a half pounds. English Spavin Liniment advertised for horses and sold by Joe K Smock in Sullivan Indiana. 6 29 1 pr.
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Indiana
Joe K. Smock
Sullivan
Fading War Echoes and Political Rhetoric Across Papers
A collage of editorial snippets discusses war pride in Washington and Philadelphia style critiques of Democrats and Republicans. It cites naval strength, tariff debates, statehood pace for Arizona, and government bullion purchases versus support for domestic produce.
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Love II
J. Kampmeyer
Adam Cramer
New Cornypon
Paator Koenig
Ani
Bor Koenig
Koenic Med. CO
America
Tomlin
Aoe
Haute
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Terre Haut
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W. Va
Rush Norman
Henry Collins
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Norman
John Field
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NEW York Stock Market
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Buffalo
Borraro
Gaeen
Canadas
Chamberlain
W. B. Fuller
Greencastle
United States
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Deal
Georgia
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Tommy
Record
Adelbert Branning
White Mills, Pa
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Aples
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Army of the Republic
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Party of Purity and Reform
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Worthington Times
Argos
Henry Watterson
Republican Party
Robinson Argus
House
Ocean
Vincennes Commercial
Arzona
Nevada
Castoria
Misa
John W. Grantham
Johnston County
North Carolina
John
Pitcher’s Castoria
Jos. K. Smock
Sullivan Indiana
Keely Motor
Keely
Harris' Pastilles
Samuel Pitcher
G. C. Osaoon
Lowell, Mass
J. F. Kinenebog
Conway, Ark
Tt. A. Anonegr
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Oxford &J
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Usxstep
Mass
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Murray’ Street
New York City
Hutchison & Co
Pratts Food
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T. L. Collier
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Joe K. Smocklyr
Isaac H. Kally
Wolf & Co
Sullivan Ind
John T. Hays
Farmers’ Bank
W.C. Barrett
Public Square
C. D. Hunt
Silver Chaney
John C. Chaney
Southside
Orion B. Harris
Wm. T. Douthitt
Harris & Douthitt
Attorneys-at-Law
Sullivan County Bank
Robet
Crowder
Crowder & Reed
Cmpson & Son
Physicians and Surgeons
State Bank
Van
Sae Tate
Lydia Pound
Sullivan Tinge
Wits
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