Mixed 19th Century Notes on Leaders and Happenings
The collection reports Polk papers near publication, Mexican editor Carrillo claims government repression of press critics, Lt Goatson claims a dynamite shell method tested in San Francisco, and a simple grave inscription for Henry B Shaw Josh Billings. Also notes Lovejoy’s wife catching a record trout, Lin Gim Gong to return as missionary, Chamberlain’s boyish looks, a World News item, and praise for Judge David Davis character.
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Senor Carrillo
Goatson
San Francisco
Henry B. Shaw
Josh Billings
Lanesboro
Mass
Boston Journal
North Adams
Lin Gim Gong
Joseph Chamberlain
WN. Y. Tribune
Avid Davis
Detroit Christian Herald
Humorous assorted quips from Boston and New York jokes
A humorous collage of vignettes and quips on Boston versus Pittsburgh, and a parade of comic exchanges from various papers. Bits include a book agent misfire Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, a boot jack request, a tailor cash business, and a puzzled teacher interpreting ancient numerals.
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Pittsburgh
Boston
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Bunyan
Pilgrim’s Progress
Susan
Mr. Crochet
Jack
Harper’s Bazar
Samuel J. Tilden Dies at Greystone in Yonkers
Samuel J. Tilden, noted statesman and ex governor, died at Greystone Yonkers at 8 50 this morning after a rapid decline following a chill and abdominal inflammation. His death ends a long career in law politics and public service, with burial planned near New Lebanon. He leaves a large family and a wide circle of political friends.
Portrait of a Chinese House and its People
A Chicago Times observer describes a Chinese house of a large clan, with open halls, carved wood rooms, and flowered courts. He recalls a host family, a young bride of thirteen, rouged Canton women, and customs of hair gilding, noting the peaceful clan living and social customs.
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China
Miss Gordon-Cumming
Bullet Found After Rebellion Wound In Cincinnati Veteran
In the Rebellion a Determan from Cincinnati was shot in the right side. A ball was extracted after probing, and a later operation revealed a conical bullet four inches beneath the skin near the left hip. The veteran cannot account for the second bullet, suggesting the musket may have been doubly charged. Cincinnati Times.
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Determann
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Times
Lily pond planned as new feature in Central Park
A lily pond is to be introduced as a new feature in New York Central Park. A child notes plans to cultivate the Victoria regia on its leaves, signaling excitement for the park’s enhancements.
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New York Central Park
Prisoner Cutting Appeals Texas Governor Amid Tejano Crisis
Ex. Paso reports A K Curtin e appears to appeal Governor John Ireland for protection as Texas fears a Mexican response to Cutting s conviction. A large armed group forms on the Texas side while Mexican officials expect U S backing and warn war may follow. Bayard says a satisfactory adjustment is possible and urges national unity on the issue.
Extensive Forest Fires North of Stevens Point
Milwaukee August 9 forest fires rage along the Wisconsin Central line for nearly a hundred miles north of Stevens Point with hundreds of men fighting to save the people Colby nearby also sees two sided blaze as the desperate efforts of the entire population are needed to save the village.
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Milwauikee
Stevens’ Point
Colby
Newspaper Ad Agency Assigns in Cincinnati
Edwin Alden proprietor of the Newspaper Advertising Agency assigned this morning to Attorney A. M. Warner for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities are about 150000 with assets estimated 50000 to 80000. Cause is attachment by Smith and Allison of printing material and Fourth National Bank refusing to carry the firm's paper, a refusal made on Saturday. substantial losses hastened the move.
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Cincinnati
Edwin Alden
A. M. Warner
Smith & Allison
Alden
Fourth National Bank
Mr Tildens Will Read At Greystone
The will of Samuel J Tilden was read at Greystone in the afternoon with relatives present except those in the West. The document runs about 10 600 words and would fit five columns in a standard paper. Tilden leaves an estate of 5 million dollars one third to relatives and the remainder to libraries and other public benefit institutions.
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New York
Samuel J. Tilden
Greystone
Geronimo Strikes Again Near Ares and Mineas Pie
Details of a raid by Geronimo's band near Ares describe a wagon train attacked, four Mexican teamsters killed, and two wood-choppers slain near Mineas Pie tras. The raiders stole horses and disappeared toward Caneja as ranchers abandon miles of country.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Geronimo
Ares
Mineas Pietras
Caneja
English War Vessels Coming
British corvettes Pleides and Tourmaline ordered to join the North American fleet due to ongoing Canadian fisheries dispute. Their exact instructions are unclear but likely for precaution, at the request of the North American squadron commander.
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New York
Pleides
Tourmaline
Matthews Reappointed Recorder of Deeds in Washington
In Washington on August 9, Mr. Matthews the colored Democrat whose Senate rejection as successor to Fred Douglass was reported today was reappointed to the Recorder of Deeds post by the President.
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Matthews
Fred Douglass
Senate
Cholera Rising Across Italian Cities Report
Cholera reports show Barletta with 120 new cases and 53 deaths Brindisi 11 new cases and 6 deaths Bologna 8 new cases and 6 deaths Ravenna 10 new cases and 3 deaths Venice 6 new cases and 1 death, plus 51 new cases and 12 deaths elsewhere.
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Rome
Barletta
Brindisi
Bologna
Ravenna
Venice
Elsewhere
Cowboy Cavalry Volunteers Form in Kiowa Kans
Two hundred volunteers organized in Kiowa Kansas today to join a cowboy cavalry battalion. They will offer their services to the Secretary of War and await marching orders to Mexico.
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Kiowa
Kan
Mexico
Stone Plow Discovered At Old Smith Clark Quarry
Excitement spread through town over the discovery of a large stone plow relic from the stone age at the Smith Clark quarry. The artifact weighed over three hundred pounds and appears crafted by ancient peoples, bearing strong resemblance to early agricultural tools used by ancestors long ago.
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Old Smith Clark
Ans
Eangweniiroe
Milford
Senate and House Adjourned Sine Die After Long Session
Washington August 5 Congress adjourned sine die after a 241 day session. The tally shows 1101 measures passed by both houses, 806 laws with the President's approval, 181 by limitation, and one overridden veto. Senate and House reports note grants, fortifications, and public building appropriations.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Etetri Teredeye
Gra
Westee
Ft. Scott
Ark
Los Angeles
Cal
Band of Gypsies Arrive in New York and Other Notices
A band of twenty six gypsies arrives in New York on the 8th, joining the Stanley tribe near Dayton Ohio. Reports mention Mexican troops at El Paso del Norte ready to counter any trouble at Fort Bliss. Editor Cutting faces sentence and will be sent to Chihuahua. Rumors say U S Minister Jackson may resign. Bond calls of fifteen million dollars each reportedly planned. Delphos Indiana man Christ Kluerhaus killed by a horse. The Byrdsville murder suspects Tuos Hosss and son captured and lynched. Train collision on the Chesapeake and Ohio near Limestone Station kills one, injures two. Masked robbers take goods from Furber’s house in Pittsburgh. Captain Wallace W Hunt shot dead by wife in Chicago. claimed accidental. Dr Gerner in Pittsburgh probing typhoid fever outbreak on South Side. Seven new fever cases and two deaths reported. Chicago appellate court upholds W F Storey will. Colonel Rupert Allen dies in Geneva. Rumors of Hubert O Thompson’s death denied. President appoints Thomas Cooper and Nelson Acres to internal revenue posts. Senate did not act. General Black asked to resign to accept Austrian mission. Joan Smith hanged at Gallatin Missouri.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Samuel J. Tilden
Greystone
Charles F. Simmonds
Miss Gould
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
Hudson
Viking
Denis O'Hara
Louis Johansen
Hudson River
Chas. F. Simmonds
New York
Blink Browne
Simmonds
Mr. Tiden
Dr. Swift
Drs. Simmonds and
Swift
Anna Gould
Belton
Narragansett Pier
Henry
Moses
New Lebanon
Susie Tilden
Ruby Tilden
Andrew H. Green
New York City
J. Hartley Bell
Franklin A. Rigby
Smith
Shore
Gramercy Park
Sandy Hook
Ayr
Pelton
Hazard
Samuel J. ‘Tilden
Swan
Susie
Presbyterian Cemetery
City of Yonk
Dayton
el Paso del Norte
U.S
Fort Bliss
Cutting
Chihuahua
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Limestone Station
Henry Deffenbach
Lou Ballard
J. W. Campbell
Jerry Shay
John Higgins
Charles Harris
Furber
Pittsburg
Wallace W. Hunt
U. S. Secret Service
Chicago
Gerner
State Board of Health
Pittsburgh
W. F. Storey
the Times
Rupert Allen
Geneva
Switzerland
Hubert O. Thompson
Counsel to men on making their mark in world wisdom
A Detroit era reflection notes that guiding a man to his path is hard but praising him after he succeeds is easy. It suggests observers often claim they foresaw success once the mark is hit.
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Chicago Ledger
Heathen Chineseman Arrested At Spokane Falls
In Spokane Falls Washington a Chinese man is under arrest for removing the figures fifty from a revenue stamp and erasing them nearly on a dollar bill the action described as a counterfeiting attempt. The case appears to involve currency alteration and liquor revenue stamp manipulation. Further details are unclear.
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Spokane Falls
W. T
Seine Pe Cirilisa
Tweed
Findlay Judge dissolves gas works bond. pipes to begin
Citizens celebrate Judge Price decision dissolving the injunction against the city to bond for natural gas works. Pipe laying starts at once as multiple Ohio items unfold from Newark to Cincinnati. A child drowns? No, a toddler survives a well, a fatal camphor incident occurs, and postmasters are appointed.
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Findlay
Judge Price
James Robinson
Newark
Quaker City Oil and Gas Company
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Louis Dumont
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Joan P. Evans
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