Four Killed and Eleven Hurt in Fort Lafayette Shell Explosion
A naval ammunition accident at Fort Lafayette on Narrows Island opposite Fort Hamilton New York killed four men and injured eleven with three later dying The explosion likely stemmed from a defective shell being reloaded by four workers Experts in handling dynamite and guncotton were among the dead and injured Investigators noted that parts of the fort and magazine were vulnerable to improvements not yet completed and questioned ammunition storage practices nearby
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Fort Lafayette
States Navy
Narrows
Fort Hamilton
New York
Tona Island
Hudson
Mrs Alger Again Hostess In Washington Society
Washington society gathers in a superb style as Senator Russell A Alger and his wife reopen entertaining in their handsome home. The Boston Post notes Mrs Alger drew praise for a recent portrait and recounts a bustling household with Lucky the horse, the bustler, and the master.
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Washington
Russell A. Alger
Cronan
Lucky
Jacky
Boston Post
Fiddles While Horse Eats Remarkable Owner Attachment
A historical report notes an owner’s unusual bond with a horse described as aged around thirty years. The scene depicts the animal calmly eating as the owner plays a fiddle, highlighting a curious domestic incident from the period.
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Jamun Choma
William Gh
Mrs Cortelyou Popular In Washington Society
Mrs Geo B Cortelyou wife of the head of the department of commerce is well known in Washington society having lived there since her husband first worked in the departments Lily M Hinds her maiden name is daughter of Dr John Hinds president of Hempstead Institute She is mother of four children three boys and a baby girl an outbreak of measles recently kept her from society life this winter and she shares with her husband a fondness for their city and public life
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Geo. B. Cortelyou
Department of Commerce
Washington
Cortelyou
Lily M Hinds
John Hinds
Hempstead
Deflen Old Aye passes milestone in Detroit obituary
Deflen Old Aye, a longtime resident linked to Georg W. Wham of Detroit, died after a life marked by service and local ties. The obituary notes his sixtieth birthday celebrations and reflects on his family, including Willard and others, in a formal notice from the community.
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Lorwe Bank
Awel
Willard
Thotrol
Mink
Georg W. Wham
Detroth
Faceless Eve and a Manhunt at Seattle Hall
A chaotic excerpt shows a plea for a $500 reward for the body of a highwayman or burglar at Seattle city hall. The text interleaves crime, a poisoning gag, and ponderings on wealth, with literary quotes and a laments about decayed institutions and new ideas from Lamartine.
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Seattle
Wash
City Hall
Lamartine
Reverend Kurtz Drives From Chambersburg to York in Cart
Reverend Jacob Kurtz caused a sensation in Pennsylvania by traveling from Chambersburg to York, a distance of fifty three miles, in a small cart drawn by two large dogs. The dogs appeared unfazed and the parson enjoyed the ride, nearly equaling a horse for fun.
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Jacob Kurtz
Pennsylvania
Chambersburg
York
Syrup of Figs Promoted as World’s Best Family Laxative
An extensive endorsement extols Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as the premier family laxative. It praises the product’s blend of plant laxatives, refined manufacturing for purity, and universal acceptance. The ad urges customers to buy the original front-labeled package to ensure genuine remedy.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Alom
Becawen
Tepuiahts Wtanding
California
How He Showed Judgment and the Wall Street Gamble
A New York Press quote analyzes a successful man who believes only 8 percent of people truly follow their own judgment. He explains resisting crowd bias by mapping actions to market trends and voting against his instinct to achieve perceived success. The piece reflects on self-judgment as constant self-review.
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Wall Street
Tam
New York Press
Out of the Race and a House Page’s Favorus Change
A defeated house member who for four years courted a page suddenly loses the boy’s favor. The page explains that with the member defeated, he can no longer be bothered, ending prior lunches and friendly visits. The incident highlights shifting loyalties in political life.
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Pase
Recalled Websters and a Baby Cry Joke
A humorous tale recalls old time statesmen with a Waantigion antebellum theme and a boastful visitor. In another vignette a mother asks a telephone exchange to monitor her baby by placing the crib near the line and leaving the receiver down, triggering a busy response from the operator.
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Central
A Refuge In Time of Trouble
A reflection from Atchison about truth and loyalty. A man discovers his conscience when pressed to lie to shield someone he hardly liked, revealing the strain of moral choices in tense moments. The remark frames a dilemma of honesty versus protection within imperfect relationships.
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Atchison
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Mrs Laena L Breen of Point Indiana writes that two years of terrible pains along the spinal cord disappeared after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with renewed vigor and blood flow and says it helped many friends as well.
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
Vinnie Ydia
Laena L
Breen
Point
Indiana
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Waantigion
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Low Webster
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Iia
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Canta
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Hostin
Mane
Western Canada
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Lyon Block
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