Earthquakes and drownings spark in early 20th era report
The Nation notes four Covington youths drowned in a river near Covington, South Carolina reports mild earthquake shocks across several towns, and mentions a string of incidents from legal cases to fires, accidents and political changes. The roundup includes a Memphis murder case and various local calamities, with minor international notes and official appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
South Carolina
Jesse Hoyt Will
Oliver Wendell
Holmes
Europe
Wiliam Cook
Gorman
Harvard
Prof
Cook
Libby
Louisville
Earthquakes Hit Greece and Italy Amid Widespread Damage
Historic report details a major quake affecting Greece and parts of Italy including Morea Zante and Pyrgo villages. Destruction noted in Pyrko cathedral, Volcanic activity near Vasarus, and telegraph outages with rivers of fear as Itinerant streets filled with crowds and receding tides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullatra
Greece
Zante
Varanty
Naples
Athore
Zanta
Pyrko
Zante Tea
Ionian
Question on Maritime Jurisdiction in Early International Law
A disputed point in imperial maritime law questions whether Alaska could claim a larger share of a river’s sovereignty after an British vessel was captured by the United States forces during a land seizure. The U S State Department notes the issue has never been officially tested and awaits higher mediation.
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EK L. Walker
Stevens County
Tex
John F Swift
California
China
Pacific Coast
Minnesota Prairies
Madison
Ind
Anya
John 8
Bradford
Springfield
Mass
Savings Bank
Ww. M
Springer
Eulalie
the Immaculate Academy
Newport
Cincinnati
Guy Brothers
Preok Wileen
George Glover
Judge Manning
Louisiana
Mexico
Gen. Jackson
Bedgwick
Thos. B. Benedict
White House
Hambick
Simon Carney
Anna
Storey
Somerville
Sarah Jane Robinson
Thos. Smith
Manchard
Maldon
Mary Davie
Nebraska
Lincoln
Sie Metery
Hrocton
Vath Platt
Adland Express Company
Philadelphia
RLM
Catholic University
Washington
Spalding
Keane
Ireland
Pittelary
Howie Club
Treasury Department
Nuticoth
Department
Treasury of the United States
New York
United States
Scranton
Aetowe
LeMiverell Shipman
Jewett City
Com
Sinew Sen
Valo Collegy
Wheeling
Curtis
Michigan
Itmis
Deane
Adam Forepaugh, Jr
Brondin
Niagara Falls
Henry Bergh
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Rhea County
Tenn
Monard
Houston
Canadian Pacific
Red Lake
Matamora
Texas
Leon A. Kroger
Chaker Foot
Silver City
Rae
Cal
Conat
Charleston
Martha Washington
Hancock
Hendricks
Samuel 4. Tilden
T le
Manning
Jackson
Morgan
Legation
New Orleans
All Southern
Jol McBride
Ohio
Edward Bo Nenwander
Treasury
Allen
Auipremo Court
Massachusetts
Witnes
Wlih
Th Justion
Theu
Cleveland
Seth
Treas
Fentigs
Helly Main
Weleney
Tusa
Alaska
United
The Department Women in Washington’s Government Posts
A Washington Letter describes about 4000 women in federal offices, many from notable families and holding varied roles with salaries from 70 to 1400 dollars yearly. It notes their education, travel, and reliability, especially in counting money, where a single error costs pay. The piece highlights skill in detecting counterfeit currency and the expectation that errors are corrected with salary deductions if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Land Tien
Deot
Milos
Qane
Neglected Confederate Cemetery Garners Public Outcry
Augusta Chronicle notes a ruined Confederate cemetery near Manas battlefield with crumbling walls, cattle roaming the site, and neglected headstones. Tourists deride southern neglect while authorities discuss restoration and memory of fallen soldiers amid political campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Manas
Jefferson Doyle
Gen. Gordon
Invalides' Hotel and Surgical Institute Ad
An old Buffalo New York medical advertisement proclaims Invalides' Hotel and Surgical Institute as a premier chronic disease cure center offering medical and surgical care. It touts cures for throat lung liver kidney and other ailments, promotes home cures by correspondence, and mentions a World’s Dispensary institution and various patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invalides
Buffalo
America
Dispensary
Jediont Association
Buftale
Fragmented 19th century notices on marriage law and cures
Fragmented text notes law on US French marriages seen as mock in France, claims about marital legality, mixed with promotional items for Dr Bee Cough Syrup and Athlophorus. Mentions Prof Scherer death, Druggist Jepson, and various dubious testimonials. Also notes Lance Lt. Israel arrest in Hamburg and a Carlisle dog death case. Concludes with claim of relief from Canter's Little Liver Pills.
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Latin & Rand Powder Company
Chicago
Pervon
Geronimo
Morida
Gon Milo
Milis
Niles
Mere Te AO Williachein
Minn
McPherson
New Jeraey
Thomas E. Benedict
Haw Boen
King Rounds
McCullock County
John Newton
Rincere
Anaconda
St. Lawrence
Butte
Mon
Montrose
Maxwell
Preller
Willie Bells
Deage
Mieton
Kansas
Harteen
Ufe
Hall
Agor
Bers
Christian Church of Harmony
Sea Main Street
N.Y
Paria Tazete
Arbella
Mall, Gain & Co
Vetere
Viabion
Thas
Carter
Guare
Perry Davis
Directone
Lin
Aubert
Wales
Lyman Abbas
Sears
Hubbauras
Mea
Ort OF
Tombe Clan's Press
Tron Wonton Ripthon
Browns Aon
Ayer
Iver
Sita
Per Natali
Ter Trong
Abura
Mark Ani
de Ria
Furey
Packer
S Esterbrook
Ail
Estergrook Steel Pen CO
Camden
Uh St
New Ys
Par Welles
Glia
Mrs Reece
Am Cot
Nprane
Arning Bata
la Rayette
Eles
Pritain's
Dale
Eeos Licker
Philadaphia Dnquirer
Citisen
France
Dr. Bee
Wm. Seherer
A.G. Jepson
Muskegon, Mich
Pennsylvania
Isi
Lima
Israel
Hamburg
Piso
Carlisle
Peguen
Canteh
Dr. Isaac Mene
Ie Orient
Gaasp Union Nepceie
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
DR. Radway
Radway
Salta
Manwar
Grmal Tienen
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