Turbulent era with European clashes and domestic upheaval
A late 19th century dispatch summarizes global tensions and domestic incidents: Russian and Turkish clashes threaten Balkan stability, UK officers involved in the conflict, and European leaders maneuver. In the United States, Illinois State Savings Institution collapses, rail accidents injure and kill, and fires devastate New York City manufacturing plants. Local Iowa reports note party conventions, labor strikes, drownings, and accidents amid political shifts.
Bank Failure and Disaster Tale in Fractured Copy
A fragmented Chicago Times report details the Sivings Bank failure with mentions of D. D. Spen and Abner Taylor, the bank’s $2.93 million deposit base, and the distress of thousands of small savers. It also describes a Des Moines Rock Island wreck near Des Moines Iowa with multiple deaths and heroic rescues, and Brigham Young’s death followed by critical commentary on polygamy and Mormon leadership, including a Vermont-born president and Utah settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Savings Institution
Chicago
Abner Taylor
Washington
Terry
Sitting Bull
United States
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Des Moines
Four-Mile
Barnum
Toledo, Pearis & Warsaw
Drummond
Commenennes
Bpener
Oer
D. D. Spen
Genisen
I Bank
Chicago Times
Fire sweeps large New York factory district in 1871 disaster
The fire destroyed or damaged eighty buildings across a two block area near Ten Avenue and Thirty-Fifth Street. Dozens were killed or missing as flames spread from an old factory to a new plant and surrounding tenements. Firefighters fought the blaze amid high winds, with estimates of property loss around a half million dollars and many workers fleeing with little more than the clothes on their backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerow
Bec’y
McCrary
Bull
Canada
Joseph
Sherman
Sheridan
Miles
Sitting Bull
Paris
Tex
Telegraph
Express
Taylor
Randwich Savings Bank
Boston
New York City
T. E. Field
Frankfort
National Bank
J. P. Hale
West Thirty-fifth Street
Washington
N. H
Prov. Watson
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
DesMores
Iowa
Rock Island Road
Four-Mile
Des Moines
Barnum
San Fay Geel
Sera Ta An Pally
Barnum’s
Uuillion
Bowa Ud
Greb
Albert Lee
Graham
Thirty-fifth Street
Robe
Thirty-sixth Street
Tenth Avenue
Fie
Carl Carlinski
Broome Street
Tio Pissinger
Forty Eigeth Street
Thirty-seventh Street
Paul Hess
Thomas Ludwig
James Roland
Mione
Jofite
Board of Health
Hassien
Uae
Gamle
Bat Theoly
Stesek
Harry
Jed
Minnie
Belle
Uncle
Maria
Kate Benton
Paul H. Seager
M. ¥. Independent
Odd Bits On Notables And Diamonds From The Era
A collection of anecdotes features William Garrison at almost seventy, Lon Hubbell in a county poor house, and King Alfonso greeting Minister Lowell with mock etiquette. Also recounted are Mrs Hayes’ reception mishaps, Tilton and Moulton rumors denied, and the Faith Diamond found in South Africa weighing 288 carats, offered for $100,000, with Miss Schreiner, a temperance preacher, promoting Good Templar causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Late Garrison
Liverpool
Lon” Hubbell
Putnam County
N. F. World
Alfonso
Spain
Lowell
Yaas
Mseer
Zekel
Hosea Biglow
N.Y
George William Curtis
United States
Rutland
Boston
Miss Schreiner
Jean
Mars moons claim shocks 19th century astronomy scene
Asaph Hale of the Washington Observatory reports a verified discovery of two satellites of Mars, outlining distances and diameters. The finding, controversial yet supported, marks a major astronomical milestone since Neptune's 1846 discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Watson
Peters
Asaph Hale
Washington Observe
Mars
Neptune
Henry
Mare
Earth
Our Young Readers and Uncle Jed in a Curious Tale
A rambling reminiscence blends stories of Minnie, Belle, and an old Uncle Jed with observations on work and aging. The narrator and peers discuss Croquet afternoons, family dynamics, and themes of duty, fatigue, and reconciliation through light humor and clipped dialogue.
Tame Toad in the Garden Provides a Village Lesson
A gardener describes a three year resident toad who follows and watches them, catching bugs with a quick tongue and acting as a useful garden helper. The writer condemns cruelty to toads and cherishes the creature as a pet, noting its habit of sensing feeding opportunities and eagerly accepting offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripren
A Glorious Baseball Era Then and Now
A reflection on early baseball's vibrant crowds, delicate players, and handmade shoes, contrasted with modern professional play. It recalls the Excelsiors and Atlantica, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, and the shift from amateur clubs to a businesslike sport, noting fading local pride and the sport’s loss of color and fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
England
Excelsiors
Atlantica
Cincinnati Red Stockings
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Fea
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Foreige
London
Russia
Tax Porte
Milan Dr
Ervia
Madras
Imes
India
Lucca
Rome
Italy
Pura
Sistuli
Behipke
Belgrade
Servia
Turkey
Silat Ult
Gambetta
Seine
Journal Des Alpes
Grant
Glasgow
Suva
Lom
Prince Cartes
Roumania
Erzeroum
Adrianople
Constantinople
Valentine Baker
Schipka
Suleiman Pasha
Proce Cranes
Tur
Sukum-Kaleh
Black Sea
Turers
E. L. Stanfox
Stanton
Brionam Youne
Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
Twelve Apostles
Knights Templar
Cleveland
Vincent L. Hurlburt
Columbia
D. C
Greaves
Parker
Cardoza
Dunn
Hoge
Lee
Semmes
Port Clear
Als
Wilson Stanton
Lawrence
Kan
Ossawatomie
John Brown
Ingalls
Haskell
Clark
Anthony
Sec’y McCrary
A.G. Lawrence
Rhode Island
Black Hills
D. D. Spencer
Europe
Wisconsin
Col. Taylor
William Henry Smith
E. L. Davemont
Canton
Dinally
Ohio
Chariie Ross
Philadelpha
Acacy
Rochester
New Jersey
Trenton
Buffalo
Elias Jessup
Oskaloosa
Iowa State News
Eressth
Marshalltown
D. O.finch
Polk
State Central Committee
E. Campbell
Jefferson
A. R. McCoy
Clinton
T. Medary
Alamakee
A. P. Roberts
Hardin
L.G. Kinnee
Tame
J. L. McCormack
Sabfee Aap Corporation
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gem
Iowa Democracy
Samuel J. Tilden
Thomas A. Hendricks
John P. Irish
C. James
N. E. J. Boardman
G. D. Culleson
Banet Brensport
Jacon F
Ansemt Grexinscu
Town City
Asbury Johnson
Fredonia
John Graney
Dubuque
Dyersville
Stiffen
Mosslem
Dubuque County
Dorino
Des Monnoa
John Richards
Gear
John Wane
Davenport
John Kilfesther
Thomas Caffrey
James Tyrrell
J Wamaker
Apis Tien
Jetess
Sivings
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Omama
Nob
R. M. Cherrie
A. B. Meeker & Co
Neire
Rock Island
Omea
Mr. Cherrie
Ally
Kay
Brigham Young
Young
Brigham
Church
Vermont
Christ
Joé Smith
Moses
Plains
Utah
Atien
Dead Sea of America
Salt Lake
Pacific Slope
Pacific
Bri Young
Fife
Brigham Vaat
York
Nak
St York
Thasder
Pelisat
Danan Pasha
Aegis Tae She
Grewme
Queer Uncle Jed
Toady
Clara Clayton
Congregationaliat
Toad
Arma
Mae
Cho Whea
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