Naval Tragedy On The Potomac From A Gun Explosion
A 19th century account recalls the 1840 Prineston incident on the Potomac when a Peacemaker cannon burst aboard the U S war steamer causing multiple deaths including Secretary Upshur and Commodore Stockton. President Tyler narrowly escaped, while Col Benton and others were seriously wounded or killed in the blast.
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Prisceton
Tras Nar Taw Kevape
Maina
United States
Prineston
Bravkton
Potomac River
Hfteoy Willes
Washington
Pevcermaker
Shina
Lin Coutiander i
Ordaine
Hteckton
Voth Wexes
President Tyler
Robert ‘Tyler
Mies Cooper
John Tyler
White House
Epencer
Almonte
Boxdid
Belind
Conmiodie Stockton
J. Wilhinston ‘Tyson
Ted Iin
Stiritand
Palladelphia
Jul
Col. Mouton
Bilercurl
Allinge
Virginia
Mazey
Mig Pzain
Gardiner
New York
Fuyture
Presigent Tyler
Commodore Konnon
Doran Rallery
Col. Beton
Judge Phelps
Firkkinud
Tyson
Philadelphia
Amovek
Tyler
Thomas Hart Benton
Senate
Fremont
Trent
Conners
Trila
Commodore Stockin
Theo Mackened
Burek
Real estate booms and odd tales linked to Grover Cleveland
The article portrays Grover Cleveland as a land investor who profited from properties near Washington and Buzzard’s Bay, noting the rise of Cleveland Heights and a later boom nearby. It includes anecdotes about his summer home Red Top, the sale of his acres, and widespread speculation that followed. It also recounts a Kentucky magistrate’s wedding tale and then shifts to foot binding in China, highlighting progress in upper-class circles toward freeing bound feet and contrasting imports of freedom with continued binding elsewhere. A Georgia worker discusses political favors and a hypothetical governor’s race in a brief exchange.
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Mont Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Washington
Cleveland Heights
Mr. Cleveland
Buzzard's Bay
Joseph Jefferson
Red Top
Atladdle
Princeton Ferea
Hay
China
Amoy
Hangchow
Singapore
Georgia
Nathan
Giate Politica
Bit
Marvo Jim
Cakewalkers and Society in St Louis Story Mixes Show and Scandal
An extended view of cakewalk culture from 19th century performers, detailing partner selection, dress, stage antics, and audience response. The piece mixes anecdotal advice for performers with society anecdotes, including bets, fashion, and a few court cases, all reflecting bassline trends in entertainment and status.
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St. Louia
Bee
Siara
Prince Albert
St. Louis
Fam
Arizona Fires Alarm Over Hot Water Wells Near Phoenix
Reports describe wells south and west of Phoenix heating rapidly with some reaching near 100 degrees and others steaming intensely. The hot water trend aligns with a regional volcanic belt from Sierra Madre to Harqua Hala Mountains, with Agua Caliente and Castle Creek noted for 130 degree springs. public concern grows over a possible underground heat wave and its effects.
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Phoenix
Maricopa
Pax Offle
Bierra Matrella Mountania
Gila River
Harqua Hala
Java
Arizona
Agua Caliente
Castle Creek
Range finders and distant targets on peacetime coasts
A discussion on a patented range finding device for coastal defenses outlines its mathematical basis and operation. Inventors Captain Watkine, Lieutenant Lewis, and Lieutenant Mink are cited, with notes on sighting, calculations, wind, atmosphere, and earth curvature affecting gun accuracy.
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James Thompson
Chicago
W. EB. Curtis
Watkine
Lewis
Mink
Ite
Fred
British White Caps in Wales Rebecca Mob Punishment
In Radnorshire Wales a Rebecca gang accosted a suspected couple, scorned by villagers, dragged them to the river Cwmdwr submerged them, forced back and forth motions for twenty minutes, flogged them and bade them walk field to field hand in hand. Hair cut, indignities, and variable punishment followed. The crowd expressed satisfaction at punishment of morality breach. The report blends outrage with sensational detail and local color.
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Entomological Society of
Washington
White Mountains
Indiana
Ene Yeople
Wales
Linnbinter
Radnorshire
South Wales
Rebecca
Cwmdwr
Mrs Manning Elected President General of DAR
The seventh Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington chose Mrs Daniel Manning of Albany New York as President General for the coming year she defeated Mrs Donald McLean of New York and Mrs Brackett in a crowded session Officers elected include Chaplety General Mrs C A Stakely Recording Secretary General Albert Acker Register General Miss Bue Metre Treasurer General Mrs Markle Hatch Assistant Historian General Mrs Robert S Hatcher Librarian General Mrs Gere trude Beacon Mrs Danube Manning Mrs Manning widow of the late Secretary of the Treasury.
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Wichlington
Washington
Daniel Manning
Albany
N, Y
Prai
Dent
Society
Adal E. Stevenson
Donald McLean
New York
Mra
Manning
McLean
Mra. Brackett
Mel Monong
Mra. C. A Stakaley
Washington, D. C
Record
Ing
Albert Acker
Markle Hatch
Robert 8. Hatcher
Geretrude Beacon
Maa Danube Manning
Peter Schuyler
Patriotic Societies of Women
Bui Tt
United Ecolonies
Sociey
Colonial Dames of America
Secur Ug
Got
Harrison
John W. Foster
Adlai , Stevenson
United States
Mary 8. Lockwood
Misa Hugonie Weahington
Mary Desha
Eilee
H. Walworth
Daughters of the Revolution
National Society Colonial Dames of America
Dames of the Revolution
General Society of the United Daughters of 1812
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rujo
Fom
Mim
Eugenia Washington
Borg
Aelven
Imeala
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