Vast array of curiosities and notices from 19th century press
A wide compilation recounts diverse items from predictions by Wiggins of Ottawa to a North Carolina post office named Baby McKee, thriving schools and salaries, river shifts near Calumet, and grand lists of public figures. It notes Albert Pike, Grant memorial plans, pilot Ezra Hunter, and a Paris Opera House hailed as the largest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Vanderbilt
Wiggins
Ottawa
North Carolina
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New England
Fulton County
Rostow
Jay Gould
Alice Liebmann
London
P. Myrtz
California
Pennsylvania
Calumet River
Lake Michigan
TatTan County
Idaho
Paris
Albert Pike
New York
D. L. Moopy
Chicago
Smith
Peapack
N. J
England
the Seven Stars
Manchester
Edward III
Wm. Terhune
Newark
Montana
United States
Washington
Hudson River
Ezra I. Hunter
Chas Young
West Point
Hermann
Hocus
General Grant
Fort Leavenworth
Tur Dead Sea
Palestine
Cleveland
France
Triprootis
Tere
Schenevus
N. Y
Elihu Burritt
Berkshire County
Mass
Brooklyn
Maine
Mai
Schofield
Fort Laramie
W. T
Fort Hays
Kas
Fort Lyon
Col
River Improvement Demands Government Action and Projects
Cincinnati dispatch reports the Water Ways Convention unanimously passed a resolutions document urging government duty to water-ways, condemning past congress inaction, and supporting river improvements on the Mississippi and Ohio. It backs movable dam work, canal links to Lake Erie, and free waterways free from corporate encroachment.
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Cincinnati
J. H. Murphy
Committee On Resolutions
Mississippi
Ohio
Lakes
Lake Erie
Rock Island
Hennepin
Illinois River
C. A. Corbley
Indiana
Western Waterways Association
The Log College Anniversary in Philadelphia
The 173d anniversary of the Log College foundation was celebrated in Philadelphia with a Presbyterian emphasis but drew attendees from many denominations. Tents on the Tennant farm housed a large crowd as prominent clergy and educators, including Gov. Beaver and Gov. Green, addressed the gathering and papers were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov't
U.S. Supreme
Philadelphia
Old Log College
Tennent
Log College
Presbytery
North
Wm. Tennent
Presbyterian Church
United States
Princeton College
Joseph Beggs
D.D
Falls of Schuylkill
L. W. Eckard
Abington
Carrison
Beaver and Green
McCosh
Princeton
Was This the Plot Against Hamilton?
The Sun suggests the conspiracy against Robert Ray Hamilton aimed to murder him. It contends the plan was to secure a will favoring a child then quietly remove Hamilton to execute the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Robert Ray Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Dangerous Mine Fire Threatens Olyphant Coal Beds
Scanton Pa Sept 6 A raging mine fire at No 2 Colliery of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company in Olyphant threatens one of the region s most destructive blazes. Several acres of anthracite coal blaze nearly two hundred feet underground as roof cave ins expand to about twenty five acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Olyphant
Thomas T. Thompson
Cleveland
State Board of Pardons
Foraker
Maggie Thompson
Cincinnati
Otto Luth
Grimsby Poor
Jackson
Cal Johnson
J. F. Brushart
Portsmouth
Sidney
Newcomerstown
Mr. Yingling
Prof
Duff
Squire Little
Montgomery County
Duke-Norton Oil Company
Lima
Standard Company
Lehman Farm
Ohio
Sandusky
Allentown
Minzey
Newark
State Board of Health
Moscow
Clermont County
New Concord
Muskingum County
Ohio Reform Farm
Lancaster
F. T. Jeannot
Youngstown
Mars. Matinpa Hatt
Antwerp Cartridge Factory Blast Kills Many and Wounds Thousands
A dynamite explosion at a cartridge factory near Antwerp’s Bourse caused massive fire and destruction. Estimates at midnight put dead at 300 and injured at 1,000 as flames spread to petroleum stores and surrounding docks. Police and troops battle the blaze as smoke blankets the city and ships are saved by quick actions. Many victims are factory girls and women.
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Antwerp
Sisters of Charity
Twenty Two Negroes Shot Down in Mississippi Revolt
A Greenwood Mississippi dispatch reports twenty two or more enslaved laborers killed while resisting arrest in Le Flore County. Leaders Jos Allen and Oliver Cromwell escaped or were freed. fear spreads as over two thousand laborers quit fields and stores burn over cartridges dispute.
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Mississippi
New York
Herald
Greenwood
Miss
le Flore County
John Bayker
Dal Wharton
Monroe Jones
Scott Marsh
Warren Snell
Theyton Lock
Ben Lock
Warren Beckworth
le Ilore
D. D. Jameison
Applied the Torch. Jute Bagging Boycott Across Muscogee
Farmers' Alliance of Muscogee County in Columbus denounce delinquents using jute bagging and expel them from the order. They consider holding cotton for better prices as several members buy and burn jute bagging after tar is poured, declaring a boycotts against guns using jute bagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Farmers’ Alliance of
Muscogee County
Lorace Jenkins
NO EXTRA SESSION DECIDED FOR COUNTRY IN SEPTEMBER
The Cabinet decided not to call an extra session before the regular session. Secretaries Windom and Tracy opposed. Blaine favored none. The delay aims to avoid unproductive actions until after the October elections and the new states’ voting completes. The decision drew broad approval in Washington despite general welcome for an earlier gathering.
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Washington
Windom
Tracy
Presient
Wanamaker
Proctor
Moble
Miller
Blaine
Hawes' Accomplice Fannie Bryant Sentenced for Life
In Birmincham Alabama on September 9 a jury found Fannie Bryant accessory before the fact to the murder of Emma Haynes and her children May and Irene and sentenced her to life in the penitentiary. She reacted with a deep moan and tears as the verdict was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Bryant
Birnmincham
Ala
Greene
Famine Bryant
Emma Haynes
May
Irene
Gas Escaping From Great Well at Upper Sandusky
Excitement grips Upper Sandusky as locals flock to the monster gas well. Experts from Lancaster and Findlay estimate a flow between fifty and sixty million cubic feet per day. Pittsburgh specialists have been called to attempt control of the uncontrollable giant, hailed as the nation’s greatest producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Sandusky
Uptem Sandusky
Lancaster
Findlay
United States
Pittsburgh
Desperate Chase as Tramps Open Fire in Coshocton
In Coshocton Ohio on September 10 a gang of five tramps caused a Main Street disturbance. Marshal Hagans was shot in the chest but survived. Lee Ringer was wounded in the thigh. One tramp captured. another wounded after a river chase. Prisoner William C Phillips reportedly wounded in the shoulder and face while resisting capture. identity unclear. Frank Meyer from Philadelphia with German speech accompanying.
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Coshocton
Winchester
Main Street
Marshal Hagans
Lee Ringer
Jackson Township
Jas
Manner
J. Brower
Wm. C. Phillips
W. C
India
Illis
Frank Meyer
Philadelphia
Aged Bridegroom Dies Before Church Wedding
James L. Barnhill 70, Clay County's leading resident, obtained a license to marry widow Mrs Clayton 69 in Ashland. He fell ill at the church door while alighting from his buggy and died within twenty minutes. The prospective bride fainted in the church and was driven home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
James L. Barnhill
Clay County
Ashland
Clayton
Barnhill
Mischievous Boys Mistaken Burglars Trigger Fatal Buckshot
Wincur Esten Kansas September 10 A group of boys staged a tick tack prank on Willie Ray squaring to frighten him. Ray fired his shotgun into the crowd wounding Daniel Lowe in the head who will die. Tom Gardiner was shot in the head and lung, Ed Lucas injured his arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincur Esten
Kan
Wiscnict Kent
Willie Ray
Daniel Lowe
Tom Gardiner
Ilis
Ed Lucas
State Board of Pardons
Frank Heintz
Lucas County
Samuel Wanamaker
Mahoning County
Fred Davis
Williams County
Heintz
Wa. Lewis
Portsmouth
Ed Oliver
Oliver
Charles E. Clark
Dayton
Germantown
Tiffin
Gro. McWilliams
Youngstown
Walter Gage
Danville
Jones
Gage
James Rucker
Newark
Commissioner of Pensions
Ohio
A. H. Kunt
S. P. Grill
Jos
Reunion of Blue and Gray in Fort Worth Texas
The State Reunion of Ex-Confederate and Ex-Federal soldiers began in Fort Worth Texas with thousands present featuring a large barbecue and speeches. The event generated remarkable good will and continues for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worthu
Tex
Rain Soaks Little Rock. Cotton Fearfully Damaged
Rain has fallen in Little Rock and Southern Arkansas for forty eight hours with general showers. Fears rise that cotton crops may suffer serious damage as the weather continues to worsen.
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Little Rock
Ark
Astern
Arkansas
Move to unite large dime museums in the U S
It is said there is a movement to unite all the large dime museums in the United States. English capitalists are to furnish the money.
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New York
United States
Bismarck Ordered to Quit Public Work
Berlin reports Prince Bismarck is ordered by his physician to abstain from public business for now due to inflamed veins andill health. He remains under doctor care in the German capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Great Event for China Decree Orders Railway Construction
Pekin reports a decree issued on September 6 directing the start of work on the proposed railway to Mankom. The action signals a new phase in China’s transport push, with officials outlining initial groundwork and funding steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pekin
Mankom
Frost Hits Nebraska and Minnesota Crops
Plattsmouth Nebraska reports a heavy frost last night damaging much corn except on dry high land. Center Minnesota records a heavy frost in the county’s north part causing notable corn damage.
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Nebraska
Minnesota
Plattsmouth
Neb
Deper Center
Minn
Gold Discovery Near Prince Lodge in Nova Scotia
Ilanmax Nova Scotia Sept 7 gold has been found at Prince Lodge seven miles from the city. Four leads along a line with the famous Montague leads at Waverly are reported very rich and promising riches for prospectors in the area.
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Nova Scotia
Ilanmax
N. S
Prince Lodge
Waverly
Fleming Gains After Vote Toss In Three Counties
TerRA ALTA West Virginia September 7 The Gubernatorial Committee discarded four Fleming ballots and twenty nine Goff ballots across Tucker Marion and Monongalia counties producing a net gain of twenty four for Fleming.
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Terra Alta
W. Va
Fleming
Goff
Tucker, Marion
Monongalia
Mob Burns Post Office Postmaster Appointee Affected
In Luverne Alabama a mob burned a post office where a Black man had been named postmaster The federal government retaliated by shutting down the office at that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luverne
Ala
Antwerp Fire Tragedy Claims Up To Two Hundred Dead
Fire at a cartridge factory in Antwerp on Friday was finally extinguished. Several more bodies were found and the death toll is expected to reach 200. King Leopold and Cabinet Ministers visited hospitals. The proprietor M Corvillain has been ordered arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antwerp
Leopold
M. Corvillain
Mississippi prisoner hanged self in Charleston jail
Wiley Anderson, one of the colored men moved from Leflore County to Charleston, Miss, committed suicide by hanging himself from a water pipe in the jail. He had lost his reason from fear of the black desperado George Allen who had threatened to kill him for refusing to join an uprising against whites.
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Mremmphis
Wiley Anderson
Leflore County
Charleston
Miss
Anderson
George Allen
York County couple tragedy ends in double death
In York County South Carolina W B Boyd a white man shot his wife then killed himself. Mrs Boyd died about an hour later. Boyd had moved to Arkansas with his wife years ago returned claiming divorce. The second wife’s fate raises suspicion he may have killed his first wife.
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Charleston
S. C
York County
W. B. Boyd
Boyd
Arkansas
Leader of the Uprising Captured in Indianola
George Allen, a principal Leflore County leader in the late troubles, known for shooting his own brother over dissent, has been captured at Indianola. A deputy sheriff is sent to identify him and bring him back to the scene of the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Miss
George Allen
Leflore County
Indianola
Sunflower County
Minister and Others Drowned in Lake Winnipeg Storm
A West Selkirk special reports a storm on Lake Winnipeg Sunday night swamped a boat carrying mill workers and Rev. Mr. McHattie. It is believed all aboard drowned while two bodies have washed ashore. Details are scarce and anxiety is high.
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Winnipeg
Man
West Selkirk
The
Free’ Press
Lake Winnipeg
McHattie
The Pope Will Not Leave Rome Report
A Rome dispatch to the Chronicle says the Pope has abandoned plans to flee Rome. The German government reportedly mediated and pledged that Italy would respect the Pope’s position in case of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
London
The
Chronicle
Italy
Mrs Hamilton's Victim Up in Atlantic City
Atlantic City nurse Donnelly stabbed by Mrs Robert Ray Hamilton rose from bed to walk in her room and later went downstairs, clearing the way for her appearance before the grand jury on Tuesday.
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Mrs. Hamilton
Atlantic City
N. J
Nurse Donnelly
Robert Ray Hamilton
Grand
Petition Gathers Mass Support Against Brown Sequard Elixir
In London on September 10 petitions to Parliament oppose the Brown Sequard experiment in England. Proponents fear immoral irreligious innovation, while critics warn of threats to civilization and humanity, fueling broad public opposition and calls for ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Monstrau
Baltimore's Celebration Opens in Six Day Festivities
Baltimore marked the anniversary of the defense of the city in the second war with Great Britain with a six day celebration. President Harrison attended the events as a parade of about fifteen thousand men and one thousand floats drew four hours to pass a given point, a spectacle unmatched in the city's history.
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Baltimore
Baltimone
Great Britain
Harrison
Six men jailed for merchant murder in Sewell's Point
Norfock Virginia on September 10 reports Wm Henry Custis led to arrests of Henry Williams Samuel Stennle Cornelius White Geo Pryor and Robert Custis for the killing of T L Waller a Sewell's Point merchant. Custis broke down under examination and named the five accomplices.
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Norfock
Wm. Ienry Custis
Henry Williams
Samuel Stennle
Cornelius White
Geo. Pryor
Robert Custis
T. L. Waller
Sewell’s Point
Ifenry Custis
Accident to Circus Men at Kansas City Hill Descent
During Forepaughs procession a band wagon brake failed on a steep Kansas City hill causing a coast to the bottom where the wagon overturned and wrecked. Six occupants were injured to varying degrees.
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Kansas City
Miners Die in Simmons Creek Collapse Near Princeton
In Simmons Creek mines near Princeton on September 10, S L Insley and W T Fowler, miners, entered a shaft to recover tools and were buried when a large cut of coal and slate slid, crushing both men. Both left large families.
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Princeton
W. Va
Simmons Creek
S. L. Insley
T. Fowler
Epidemic of Bloody Flux Hits City Youths
In Minn ILUE Earth Ciry on September 10 the bloody flux has become epidemic and is proving alarmingly fatal among small children with several deaths reported and authorities warning families to seek medical care promptly.
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Ilue Earth Ciry
Minn
Searle Wins World Championship Boat Race
London on September 10 Searle won the world championship boat race at Hammersmith bridge covering 13 1/2 miles from the start. He led by two lengths and finished six lengths ahead with a time of 22 minutes 42 seconds.
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London
Georgia moves to expel duelists Kuff and Patterson
The Georgia Legislature plans immediate action to expel the two men after the dispute. A bill was introduced that would make it a felony to engage in any correspondence proposing a duel, signaling swift punitive steps and a push to curb deadly challenges.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Kuff
Patterson
Man in Rubber Suit Survives Niagara Falls Drop
Steve Brodie went over Niagara Falls in an inflated rubber suit with Ernest Jerold John Ledger and William E Harding filming. He survived the plunge with minor injuries after Ledger and Harding aided the rescue and he regained consciousness on the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Fatul
N. Y
Steve Brodie
Niagara Falls
Brodie
Clifton
Ernest Jerold
John Ledger
John McCarthy
William E. Harding
Waverly Hotel
Atda
M. John McCarthy
Jerold
McCarthy
Horseshoe Falls
Ledger
W. E. Harding
New York
Terra-Firrma
Two Men Drowned in Ocean City Fishing Accident
Ocean City Maryland September 7 Captain J T Robinson formerly of Long Island and Captain William Short of Ocean City were drowned when two boats set out to fish in rough seas. Robinsons boat capsized between the first and second bars and both he and a companion named Sport were drowned. The other passengers were saved by the life saving crew before 200 hotel guests.
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Ocean City
J. T. Robinson
Long Island
William Short
Robinson
Sport
Inter-State Grangers' Picnic Planned for 1890
Mechanicstown Me States Grange leaders meet to announce the seventeenth annual inter-State picnic exhibition under the National Grange and state granges of Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and West Virginia. It will be at Williams grove Cumberland County Pa from August 24, 1890 for six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Grangers
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Williams’ Grove
Cumberland County
Mills and Lumber Blaze at Ford River Mill Yard
Fire destroyed the Ford River Lumber Company mill and yards seven miles from Escanaba. Early reports say flames are partly controlled, with property valued at about 500000 dollars and total damage not yet estimable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishpeming
Mich
Ford River Lumber Company
Escanaba
Iowa Boy Roasted to Death in Barn Fire
An 8-year-old son of F. J. Swanson died in a barn fire nine miles south of Fort Dope Iowa on Friday morning. The child, likely playing with matches, ignited the hay and suffocated before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fort Dope
F. J. Swanson
Died in a Dentist's Chair in Wisconsin
In Green Bay Wisconsin on September 7 Mrs. Martin Heesackers died in a dentist chair after chloroform administered by a physician. Less than an ounce was given and care was taken. She leaves five young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Martin Heesackers
Elderly settler dies from burglars abuse in Michigan
Houtuano Mich Sept 7 Cornelius De fouw an 86 year old early settler died Friday from injuries after two burglars assaulted him about a year ago. One assailant was his grandson. Both have since been imprisoned in the state pen.
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Houtuano
Mich
Cornelius Defouw
Grand Lodge invited to lay auditorium cope-stone
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Illinois Free and Accepted Masons has been invited to lay the cope-stone of the Auditorium on October 2, and the invitation has been accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Grand Lodge
State of
Ilinois
Prohibitory Law Indorsed by Kansas Baptists Convention
The annual Kansas Baptists convention met in Topeka on Friday and adopted resolutions endorsing the prohibitory law, stating that its repeal should not be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Convention of Kansas Baptists
Burns to Run for Parliament Seat in Dundees
John Burns, the strike leader, has been invited to contest a House of Commons seat for Dundees in London on September 7. He has accepted the invitation.
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M. A. Steinman
Grand Avenue
Heag
I’s
Sarsaparilla
D & Co., Apothecaries
Lowell
Riam &Co
Springfield
Ontario Sts
Cuicago
ETTO
S.’ Nursery
Louisiana
Agres Land
Alabama
D & Development Coo
Henry ‘Sident Mobile
J. N. Eberle
L. Pers Ae
Bama
Mobile
Pla
C. R.R
Iti
Secnlea
Binghamton
Ursery CO
Bal Chadwick
Olland
Phila
SON
Cincinnati,c
Dts
W. T. Fitzgerald
Attorne At Law
Washington, D.C
Booke & CO
Chestnut St
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Attic Creek
Michigan
Ducational
Mikel Law
Bryant’s College
Buffalo
N. Ye
INE Academy
St. Martin’s. Brown Co
Iness College Ville, KY
American Iron and Steel
Sarah Holland
Ware Wick
Sint
Gulf
Pensacola
Havana
Aspinwall
Alva
the Log College
Hawes
Mt. Gilead National Bank
Charles Raddell
East Union
Republic
W. S. Kerr
George H. Hilderbrand
Senate
CoAs. Smallwood
Chillicothe
George Graves
John Eutler
Wooster
Crestline
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