Fragmented Memoir Notes and Oddities From Plymouth Era
A jumble of anecdotes and notices from a Plymouth era column recounts a Irish family wake with lime disinfectant, dream lore by Roseman and Johnny Murphy, a box trend in sales, and a sermonized plea for care of the elderly. It notes Beecher and Storrs church leadership, Senator Dorsey’s hotel talk, and local curiosities including a leg tendon repair case and California’s Youmite Valley plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestes
Rovallee
Moher
Mes
Lyanan
Lyman
Uncertain Outcome Of Prohibition Amendment Vote
Early returns show uncertainty whether the proposed amendment to empower the Supreme Court and state regents will be adopted or defeated. Wayne County and state totals fluctuate as Republicans gain or lose ground amid defections and weather delays. Final results hinge on late reports from several counties, with state leaders cautious about conclusions.
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Wayne County
Tie Teans
Steketty
Caine Art
Lowes
Prack
Germien
Helene
Paris Exposition Tower Protests Stir Public Opinion
Critics oppose a proposed 1489 Paris tower likened to a cathedral spire, fearing it will dominate the skyline and overshadow nearby landmarks. A protest letter signed by literary figures condemns the plan as too imposing while warning of cultural disruption. In Vienna a professor is fatally stabbed amid a separate controversy, with reports detailing a violent motive connected to alleged writings.
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Paris
Koven
Colin
France
Fragmentary note on a cardinal and canon proposal
A damaged, garbled fragment discusses editing an autobiography of Cardinal Bollwaine. It mentions a translation, appendices, and proceedings related to a canon proposal involving a Lonhar agent, with unclear references to places or editors.
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Dk von Douasuen
Cardinal Bollwaine
Desaita Ib
Bulliye
Wit
Lonhar
Macon portrait lore and surrogate disputes in Brooklyn
A fractured narrative piece mixes a Brooklyn surrogate dispute over a deceased wife’s estate with a portrait of Nathaniel Macon. It recounts a claimant seeking one third of personal estate, another noting bank funds, and a discussion of wills. It ends with a Cincinnati Star note about Macon’s antipathy to monuments and his grave marked by a heap of stones.
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Brooklyn
Limarrist
Glapstoni
North Carolina
Nathaniel Macon
Ines Star
House of Representatives
Intercet to Ball Players Elect Officers and Schedule
The article lists election of officers including Thomas G. Malone as president and CHL Olds as secretary and treasurer. It also provides a dense, partially garbled schedule of game dates and locations across towns such as Evert, Creoite, Rapids, and Vie Rapide, with affiliations to intercity matches and home venues, spanning May to September dates.
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Tonle
Reed City
Evert
Creoite
Nygiets
Thomas G. Malone
Lode
View Prcident
CHL
Olds Big Hayttes
Toni Higo
Heme
Rene Ane
Jane
Tnt
Wie
Wits
Inter
Bow
Faby
Vic
Macy
Bone
Erangelical Appointments in Michigam County Meeting
A dated notice lists numerous individuals and roles for a Michigam County appointive meeting in Park Michigan on March 4. It names officials such as Crpley Gretel Monek Ceseborayd Younge Yysileuth Koeurs Monte dt Neruhort and many other attendees with positions and affiliations across towns like Portage Minatre and Fremont. The document outlines upcoming sessions and a future annual meeting slated for Howell with dates and participants.
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Werden
Gretel
Ceseborayd
Younge
Yysileuth
Koeurs Monte
Neruhort
Erte
Woeliteman
Miller
Williehowey
Pulte
West Vie
Uo Vantiers Crome
Fontine
Burka
Nivel
May City
I. Klenge
Bebewaltig
P Alles Glovich
Kien Can City
Capac
Sharter
Kreeny
Riker
Joseph Leetrien
Groges Shorcela
Portage Minatre
J. AL Frye
Avery J. Stoter
Bainbridge
Wagner
Fremont J
Bakers Litdiie
Steauer Saetkeon
VOC Margen
Iadeswarti
Swente
Dries
Fantiie
Peerlehy Trilia S
Proes Isertan AJ
Gramm Ner
Muardetine i Arbane
Tavera
Lanswen
Marsienlt
Motueluy
Jotun
Ie Howell Amd Togan
Theiitet
Agel
Sss
Fire Destroys Nine-Store Row in Greeneville
Fire swept a row of nine wooden stores in Greeneville on a windy evening. Alarm sounded quickly and firefighters battled flames. most structures were doomed and roofs collapsed. Losses likely total around fifty thousand dollars.
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Ateneo
Destructive Detroit Fire Ends Fenestrae Factory and Exposes Loss
A severe fire at a Detroit factory caused total destruction and widespread damage. Five hundred workers lost their jobs while the firm plans to rebuild. Reports say spontaneous combustion started the blaze. Five minor injuries were noted from falling debris. Separately, Gen. Merce named new commander Col Samuel Wells for the soldiers home, urging staff to treat the home as their own and improve grounds. Detroit journalist M Hubbard dies.
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Detroit
Mehee
Pingrosé Smith
Freon
Col Sanuel Wells
BR. Merce
Vast 19th century Upland News Mix in Caokwon and Michigan
A chaotic OCR seeded with place names and events from Caokwon to Michigan. Mentions Caokwon festival, Jackson blaze, Saginaw capitalists planning opera houses, state shoot in South Lyons, deaths from accidents, arrests, marriages, and civic projects. Responds with a broad, translated snapshot of local life and incidents including fires, funerals, and public notices.
Incoherent 19th Century Michigan Notes and Rail Plans
Fragmentary OCR from a Michigan era page outlines a proposed Grand Rapids temple incorporation with leaders Linton and twelve others, a Horton Sapinawe location, and a capital of unknown. It mentions a Jackson prison month report, centennial university celebrations with Angell and Gov Moir speakers, and a Toledo to South Lyon railway plan with April 1 start, affecting rail service and regional routes.
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Maxonte
Grand Rapids
Leharon
Homer
Jackson Prienn
Merck
Viets
Marel
Ionia Asylum
Vonette
Presim Deat Angell
Heary Proce
Moir
Benator TW. Palmer
Silles Miller
United States Supreme Court
W. Th Boley
Pittsburgh
Joie Widge
Berantin
Etallway
Cervine
Toledo
Ann Arbor
Lyon
Mich
Prem Sidi
Pier
Pedyard
Lost at Sea A Newfoundland Fleet Shipwreck Report
A stark report details the loss of the steamship Eagle and the fate of its crew off Newfoundland. Captain Jochutan led the ill fated voyage amid perilous reefs and high seas, with only hints of survivors among the wreckage and a grieving voyage for kin at Honeing.
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la Men der Ito
Feon Stenhns
Ar Tage
Duskieledd
Honeeieta Ung
Ieok
Johan
Telegraph
Ereminner
Aurora
Dt le
Oder
Jochutan
Funke
Commantet
Hite
Hitory
Jdekmian
Tait
Sili
Newfoundland
Neberie
Ailon
Collision on the Mehigan Central railway near Springfield
A west bound freight and a round freight collided two and a half miles east of Springfield causing destruction of twenty eight to thirty cars and both engines. Rescue teams recovered some injured and one worker named Tom Burntarm was removed from the wreckage. One person was reportedly hurled from the wreck but appeared to survive.
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Springfield
Tom Burntarm
Braeman
Wrudbert
Montgomery Accepts New Appointments in Dim District
President Cleveland appoints Mar V. Montgomery of Michigan as justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia after Montgomery declined a patent commissioner post to return to Michigan and resume practice. He accepts the new role effective March 31.
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Montgomery
Preddent
Cleveland
Mar V. Montgomery
Michigan
Supreme Court of the
Old Zach’s Rise and the 1840s Whig Campaign
A historical sketch of Zachary Taylor known as Old Zack, detailing his popular appeal during the 1840 campaign, his unassuming character, and the role of volunteers and public sentiment after victories like Buena Vista. It notes the shift from prior nonpolitical stance to a decisive push for Taylor as a presidential candidate.
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Zachary Paylar
Bocca Vieja
Palo Alta
Resaca de la Polina
Montecoy
Buena Vista
Ol Zack
Clint
Col
Taylor
Rock Rover
Tiles
Cros
Indian Territory
Black Hawk
Tus Prairie
Aid
Cob "Taylor
Anmyel
United States
Cleveland Wife Flouts Cabinet Rule With Society Rides
The wife of the president plans private drives with Corcoran the philanthropist and Bancroft, drawing attention as elegant outings with favored aides while the cabinet norm remains contested. The piece notes public scorn and social intrigue surrounding these chaperoned rides and gifts.
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Cleveland
W. OW
Corcoran
Mr. Outvoran
Oak View
Polsam
Brite
Elf
George Bancroft
Mr. Bancroft
World of
Mira Iukee
Municipal Parks in Mexico City of Mesco
The Mesco city parks are described as beautiful springlike oases with shaded seats large flower beds and fountains. The piece observes students invalids and laborers using the parks at dawn and on sunny Sundays while water carts move along the streets delivering water to thirsty crowds.
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Mexico
Mesco
Mexco Cor
San Franciter Chrontele
Stranger from Eastern Texas Wins Prize at Fair
In a lively exchange, a Dallas man asks a neighbor where he comes from and learns that the prize went to a stranger from Eastern Texas. The neighbor wonders if his uncle or father won, but the judges awarded the prize to the outsider.
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Dallas
Fair Grounds
Texas
Texas Siftings
Philosophy of a Quiet Life Observation Quotation
A New Orleans Picayune reflection notes that when tires run hot the fireman at the foot of the ladder appears as content as a promoted official, using a sharp, aphoristic tone about happiness and status.
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New Orleans Picayune
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