Current Topics in an 19th Century Record Anthology
A digest of scattered notes including rising death by self harm, sulfur water exports, London sewer links, odd creatures, agricultural gains, long lived couples, school counts, Missouri history, cotton picking in Devine Texas, and various curiosities. Highlights mention Tolstoï inquiries, Darwin on firefly phosphorescence, Marie Antoinette’s guillotine display, Trichinella counts, horned hog, Veragua fund, sorghum, Theodosia Burr relic, and Behring Sea arbitration honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New Brunswick
N. J
Raleigh
N. C
Cole County
Missouri
Devire
Tex
Count Tolstor
Darwin
Marie Antoinette
John Morris
Yorkville
Racine County
Wis
LiLnLik Devereux Blake
Theodosia Burr
Eight to Ten Killed in Manteno Train Wreck
A Big Four passenger train collision near Manteno Illinois killed seven at first and later eight, with about twenty injured. The rear of the second section struck the stopped first section, tearing apart cars and wreckage. Names of dead and injured include Chris Kimmel Dayton Ohio and David Jackson Cynthiana Ohio, with officials unsure of exact cause as a flagman vanished. Rescue efforts followed, passengers aiding the wounded and local residents offering shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manteno
Kankakee
Ohio
Mississippi
Chris Kimmel
Dayton
David Jackson
Cynthiana
Allen Jay Schulter
Ripley
George Brackney
Wilmington
C. B. Wisehart
Frankfort
William Evans
Powellton
W. Va
Chris Kimmell
H. Blonton
Cincinnati
J. W. Brown
Olive Patton
Carmel
Emily Temple
Sinking Springs
J. W. Means
Chester
S. C
Blanche Belleson
Anna Cowalls
Albany
Ind
Jessie Morse
Emma Gallatin
Columbus
Libbie Jackson
J. W. Foster
Springfield
Tyner
Pollard Case Backed by Odd Fellows Revealed in Kentucky
Lexineaton Ky Sept 19 Developments from an official source show Miss Pollard’s prosecution of Col Breckinridge will be backed by the Independent Odd Fellows the world’s strongest secret order. Her late father was Kentucky Grand Master and his portrait hangs in Harrodsburg lodgeroom. Money for the case may come from Odd Fellows networks through J C O F officials aiding a fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Lexineaton
Miss Pollard
Col. Breckinridge
Order of
Odd-Fellows
Breckinridge
Miss Pellard
Kentucky
Order
Harrodsburg
Watson
Carlisle
Escape attempt ends in death at Cranston prison
Provincia, R I Sept 19 In an attempt to escape from Cranston state prison Geo A Elwood alias Gentleman George was shot and killed by Deputy Warden Thomas Rowe Elwood was serving a twenty five years sentence for burglary committed in this city and was committed in February of the present year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provinence
R. I
Cranston State
Geo. A. Elwood
Gentleman George
Thomas Rowe
Elwood
Directors debate World Fair admissions and dates
In Chicago on September 19 the World’s fair board considered a ten cent child admission a twenty five cent Sunday rate and extending the fair to January 1 or another date. The motion was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
They Did Not Accept Strike Action By Louisville and Nashville Shopmen
Louisville Ky September 19. About 90 shopmen on a two week old strike were invited to return to work by the Louisville and Nashville company but declined in a body. A meeting resolved to resist a 10 percent wage reduction to the bitter end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville
Vatican Exile Plans Rise Over Rome Papal Discord
A Vatican letter to Mgr. gate discusses American religious questions as Italy plans extra measures for the St. Peenee fund while Pope Pius X faces government hostility. Resignation rumors swirl around a minister in conflict with policy as Vatican weighs exile options and talks to Spain on Rome’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolli
Mgr
Italy
St. Peenee Fund
Vatican
France
Rome
Spain
Holy See
Land Rush Chaos in Cherokee Strip at High Noon
Arkansas City scene shows crowds racing across the strip to claim 37,000 homesteads amid horses bicycles and wagons. Land fever wild as trains, towns sprout instantly, gulley obstacles test riders while women and families join the scramble. In New Orleans a triple lynching follows a courtroom shooting, as three Julian brothers are hanged with floggings planned for others, with the real killer still at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
Kas
Cherokee Strip
United States
United States Army
Uncle Sam
Desort
New Orleans
Julian
Raseelius Julian
Victor Estopinal
Kerber
Raselius
Kidnapped Child Allegation Shocks Parkersburg
Wesley Parker was arrested on a penitentiary charge after Mrs. Mary Bell swore out a warrant accusing him of kidnapping her fourteen year old daughter. The report notes Parker had married a sixteen year old bride named Helney, and after ten days together he deserted her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Wesley Parker
Mary Bell
Carpenter
Helney
Assassination Attempt at Hot Springs Depot
In Hot Springs Arkansas on September 19 a masked assailant shot Jim Ramsey private secretary to Col L D Richardson of the Hot Springs railroad wounding him badly at the passenger depot. Ramsey escaped into darkness as the shooter fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Hot Springs Railroad
Jim Ramsey
L. D. Richardson
Barrel Head Message Tells Of Schooner Loss
Halifax Sept 19 a barrel head found near the harbor mouth carries a pencil message detailing the loss of the schooner Senator Frye of Gloucester Mass The note says the crew of fourteen men went down with the vessel all hands being drawn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Senator Frye
Ofloucester
Mass
Engineer Knapp in danger of death after train robbery
Engineer Knapp, shot in the Lake Shore robbery at Kessler Indiana, lies in Kendallville and is reported very much worse. He was to be moved to his home Monday, but a relapse halted the plan as his condition worsens and death seems possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian
Posse
Camp Parapet
John Willis
Knapp
Tolepo
Lake Shore
Kessler
Ind
Kendallville
State Department awaiting word from Brazilian minister
Sept 19 The state department expected word from Minister Thompson of Brazil by Monday but as of late hour no information had reached Secretary Gresham who could not explain the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasamrod
State Department
Thompson
Brazil
Gresham
Blaine Family Leaves Bridge for Paris Journey
Mrs. Blaine widow of James G. Blaine and her daughter Miss Hattie Blaine travel with Senator Don Cameron’s daughter. They departed Bridge on Monday and spent the summer there before heading to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Hattie Blaine
Don Cameron
Bridge
Paris
Uruguay to Coin Million More Silver Dollars
Mont EDeevido Sept 19 Uruguay has contracted with the Argentine mint to coin another million silver dollars to pay for new detentions. Silver is now a ta de discount. The government's action has created an unfavorable impression in commercial circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uruguay
Ends of Thought and Wealth in Poetic View
A collection of aphoristic maxims linking ideas of pay, poetry, poverty, beauty, fragrance, church vanity, ambition, and personal thinking to diet, health, and wealth. The lines contrast money with cures, beauty with fragrance, and social vanity with spiritual aims, reflecting a midcentury editorial tone.
Merrill Weather Shifts as Rain Slows Forest Fires
In Merrill Wisconsin on September 8 the wind reversed and light rain began. Heavy clouds hint at more rain, aiding suppression of nearby forest fires. Efforts to aid destitute farmers have started, with citizens contributing generously to meet immediate needs of affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Wis
Yellow Fever Epidemic Warns Brunswick After New Cases
Brunswick Ga September 18 Eleven new yellow fever cases were reported at a board of health meeting led by Col Goodyear sparking fear among residents. Crowds rushed to trains as authorities warned the city could depopulate with the epidemic spreading and many residents lacking funds pleading for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Col. Goodyear
Board of Health
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Ient
Tartar
The
York
Dr. Darwin
Iton
Harper’s Bazar
Washington
Sion
Lorenzo Fleton
Maine
Ons
Abel
Shartshorn
Wisconsin
Illinois
Kenpississippi
Louisiana
G. &. Sioner Lilinois Centra
Gan Aves
AL Eas
Harrison, Ohio
City Hall
Harrison, O
Peter
Joseph Bernhard
State Street
Sonable
John Knepfle
Harrison
Dair Bros
Reaumur
Behring Sea
C. H Tupper
Col
W. C. P. Breckinridge
British America
Topeka
Kan
Pettos
Itious Rorillary
Cips
B Fe
Atchison (Kan
Kansas City Journal
Proprietors OF the
Dearborn
I‘itchburg
N. Y
Citizens’ Bank
New York
Wateh
Frank Bowles
Desbies
Kalamazoo
Mich
Toledo
le Beauw
Mark Beaubien
Carnot
North Carolina
Thomas W. Palmer
Michigan
Detroit
N. C. Crewe
Creede
Los Angeles
Cal
Asa Barnett, JR
Lexington
Greece
Frederick
Polly
Amesbury
Rocklane
Wisconsin River
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Avery WorInan
Illy
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Case
Smn
SREP
St. Louis
Carcass
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsourga
Philadephia
Cleveland
Sgecuee
WADI
Cco
Balsiere
Judge Estopinal
Argentina
Hreauty
Hope
Valley House
Teed
Moerlein
Moerlein’s
Duncan & Duncan
Market and Vine
the National Bakery
Market Street
Henry Schott
Prop
Los
John H. Ragar
General Cycle Mfg
Indianapolis, Inc
Makers OF
Ben-Hur
Rigygles
Preumatis Tire
Kendalls
Kendall
Mann
B. J. Kexpary Co
Pic
Geo. C. Chiney
Jarris Rock
B. J
Traly
Propriet
Enosburga Falls, Vermont
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