Oldest Locomotive Engineer Julius D Petsch Dies
Julius D Petsch, renowned as the engineer of The Best Friend at Charleston, died in Charleston at age 80. He helped build America’s first locomotives, aided the South Carolina Railway’s early expansion, and contributed to projects including the Ashley River bridge and the Chicora gunboat machinery. He was longtime South Carolina Railway master machinist and held prominent state Engineering roles.
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West Point Foundry Works
New York
Best Friends of
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Mr Blaine on Grant as a Commander in Chief
The piece argues General Grant earned his fame through merit from start to finish, rising without political influence, and leading with unyielding resolve. It notes his readiness to fight, quiet acceptance of subordinate roles, and self discipline as key to his command.
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Hart Accuses McCormick Criticizes West Virginia Republican Leaders
A Wheeling Intelligencer editor Hart is accused of trading false statements to the President to remove Collector McCormick and of attacking Republican endorsements. The piece frames Hart as a Democrat subverting GOP unity, urging Republicans to defend their leaders or risk Dem control. Other named figures and officials are cited as endorsers or targets in the political feud.
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Republican Exceutive Committee
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Wheeling Intelligencer
McGraw
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Senate
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Hot Shot for Hart Sparks GOP Row in West Virginia
The Parkersburg Journal blasts Mr. Hart as a political manipulator and warns Republicans in the Fourth District they will not be ruled or ruined. It accuses Hart of using Democratic ties while claiming the Intelligencer and other papers ignore his leadership. The piece defends fair play and Republican independence amid intra party conflict.
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Music box craze sweeps as Swiss devices charm buyers
A Chicago salesman notes rising demand for music boxes with prices from 79 to 300 plus, citing Patti’s $29,000 box and recent sales to a Wisconsin man for 1 200. Boxes play operatic tunes, with cases and novelty accessories like tankard mugs and cigar holders expanding uses.
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Saloon Revolver Fight Ends In Death in Texas Tale
A muddled transcript from the Chicago Tribune recounts a violent scene in Bloomington saloon life with a strapping Texan and a German exposed to a revolver and shotgun. A saloon keeper shoots, the German dies. later a revivalist questions a youth about readiness to meet the angel.
New York cider industry expands with bigger 1881 apple crop
The article notes a larger 1881 apple crop across the eastern states, with New York and Ohio among big producers. It details cider mill capacity, annual production around 5.5 million barrels, and that most of the 1884 crop went to cider, brandy, and vinegar. It quotes a New York cider jobber praising modern cider and describes mill outputs ranging from 100 to 2400 barrels per mill.
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New England
Piles Cure Promoted By Indian Remedy Found
A dubious Indian remedy named De Williames claims to cure chronic piles, itching, and related symptoms with a single ointment. The advertisement asserts instant relief, warns against other products, and lists Cravetaxp and D. t Grafton as promoters amid sensational health claims.
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The Mysterious Bag Trick For Hidden Pockets
Instructions describe making two nested bags from dark material with multiple pockets between them. Sew pockets to each bag and create inch long slits above pockets to access contents. Aimed to allow entering and removing items unseen, with an option to turn a bag inside out to prove emptiness.
Stop That Cough and Throat Cure Promised
Fragmented ad copy touts Dr. Frazier's Throat and Lung Balm as a lifesaving remedy for coughs and throat issues. Claims waves of grateful patients and a notable price of 30 in unclear terms.
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