General Garfield addresses Ashland veterans reunion
The Forty second Ohio regiment reunion in Ashland drew a large crowd with Rev. E Persons and Gen. L A Sheldon on the program. General Garfield spoke of the regiment as a family united by shared trials and the Union cause, noting that none of the three field officers were killed and praising enduring brotherhood. Garfield then left Ashland for Cleveland and Menton.
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Garfield
Leveland
Ohio
Forty-second Ohio
Ashland
E. Persons
L. A. Sheldon
Lagrange
Ashland County
Columbus
Company C
Comciel
Hiram
Western Reserve
Union
Captain Gardner
Noth
Ing
United States
United States of America
Forty-second Regiment
Water shortage cripples Keating city services
They Want Water Keating Pa August 25 The city is almost without water East of Seventh street railroad shops none flow and several manufacturing establishments stop work Citizens rely on pumps and springs for domestic use Distributing reservoirs are empty and the small storage reserve is kept for fire use.
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Keating
Seventh Street Railroad
Heavy Storm Delays Telegraphs In New York
A very heavy storm crossed New York City on August 25 lowering temperatures. Rain began around 1 15 PM and by 2 30 PM the rainfall measured 1.41 inches. Telegraph wires were greatly disrupted, slowing work and briefly halting eastward telegraphing.
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New York
Storm and Flood Hit Wilkesbarre Area
A violent storm with thunder and lightning swept Wilkesbarre on August 25 causing several building strikes and flooding. Gen Oliver's powder mill at Samuelton was struck with a thousand pounds of powder exploding and blowing the mixing room. city losses were substantial but no major damage reported.
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Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
Oliver
Samuelton
Thunder Storm Strikes Bridgeport Ship and Church
A severe thunderstorm swept Bridgeport Connecticut August 25 with lightning striking a schooner and killing Charles Bb Shayben, the ship's steward. Lightning also struck several locations in the city including St Augustine Catholic Church.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Coon
Charles Bb
Shayben
Steward
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Democratic Meeting Held At The Wigwam In Indianapolis
Non Geo W Julian addressed a large Democratic gathering at the wigwam in Indianapolis on August 24.
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Julian
Indianapolis
Geo. W. Julian
Mighty Beach Rescue by New York Cottagers at Long Branch
A group of New Yorkers including Mrs Fletcher Harper and Mr Harper from Harper Brothers faced a life threatening accident off Long Branch when the sand suddenly gave way under a 800 foot distant group of swimmers. The men preserved and carried the women to shore with swift teamwork as onlookers witnessed their brave effort and calm conduct.
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New York Herald
Long Branch
Myr Tiletcher A. Harper
Harper Brothers, Publishers
Harper
Fletcher Harper
Spencer Peck
Williamsport
Orrin (. Frost
George Belener
Wm. Harper
Mr. Belcher
Mr. Harper
Mrs. Harper
Mr. Frost
Mrs. Peck
William Harper
Dr. Sammer
Long Island
Long Beach
Bridgehampton
Jsye
Daring coastal rescue after near drowning on Long Beach
A group including Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Peck escaped with only fainting and exhaustion after a dangerous swim as the tide shifted unexpectedly offshore. Mr. Harper and Mr. Belcher, aided by Dr. Sumner and others, revived the rescued women and the men were thanked for their brave, persistent effort against the current.
Humorous Suicide Attempt Ends With Missing Bullet
A Hungarian engineer in Temesvar attempted suicide by firing a pistol at his left breast but found no wound. He later learned the bullet was in his waistcoat watch pocket, saved from the chamber by careless execution, prompting public laughter and relocation to avoid further attention.
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London
Tule
Temsevar
Bacchus
Iitel
Tamevar
Almonds in California and worldwide spread of the tree
The article notes almonds grew in California as a profitable crop, with potential expansion to other states. It describes the tree's origin, widespread wild growth in Southern Europe, and planting in Northern Europe for ornamental blossoms. It contrasts bitter and sweet varieties and warns about the narcotic bitter almond and the toxicity of its distilled water.
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California
Europe
Africa
Germany
Britain
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