The Mysterious Loss of the Hope Brig
In 1857 the brig Hope sailed from Sydney to Liverpool, later found wrecked near Kerguelen Island. James King, a convict turned millionaire, owned her. a crew and passengers faced mutiny fears. An official 1859 expedition aboard the Rambler located wreckage on an east coast inlet and found a castaway, Thomas Beckett, later drowned, with evidence tying the boat to the Hope. The case, though, lingered in court.
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Charles B. Lewis
Sydney
Liverpool
Hope
England
Cape of Good Hope
Cape
Calcutta
Ceylon
Australian
James King
Australia
King
Tasmania
Melbourne
Adelaide
Island of
St. Paul
Heard Island
Marion Island
Kerguelen Island
Kerguelen
Paul Jones
Amsterdam Island
Indian Ocean
Royal Sound
Thomas Beckett
Wester
Beckett
Nything
Crozet Islands
London Times
Patchwork Progress in Shoes Sparks Admiration
A New York Sun viewpoint lauds advances in shoe patching. Patches on children's shoes remain sewn, while men’s patches are glued and shaved to a thin edge, nearly invisible when polished. The article praises the work as thoroughly workmanlike and artistic, noting the seam blends into the shoe.
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New York Sun
How Hugo Voted and the Spectacle of a Silent Vote
Eugene Sue once sat with Victor Hugo in the French chamber as a bill was discussed. When the vote came, Hugo rose to vote. Sue was surprised and asked how Hugo knew how to vote. Hugo explained that the man with spectacles facing them signaled their votes, so they followed his lead.
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Eugene Sue
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Hugo
Sue
edSue
San Francisco
Tip on Hats from Lord Shaftesbury In Carriage
A tale from Lord Shaftesbury recalls his advice to a fellow passenger in a crowded carriage. He suggested placing blotting paper inside the hat lining to extend its life, claiming the hat would last twice as long. The anecdote, cited by the Philadelphia Press, showcases his practical wit.
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Lord Shaftesbury
Philadelphia Press
Coleridge on Talent and Genius in Thought
A compact contemplation quoting Coleridge: talent and genius distinctions. Talent lies in understanding taught by reason and imagination. genius is the action of those faculties. The remark frames inherited aptitude versus creative execution.
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Coleridge
Working Congress Reforms and Record of 1895 Session
Special correspondent recalls Congress turning its attention to taxation reform and public expenditures, noting nearly 500 million dollars of spending scrutinized. It highlights committee wins, including Ways and Means, Indian Affairs, Public Lands, Pensions, and Foreign Affairs, and cites attempts to repeal the Sherman silver law and tariff bill. The piece praises diligence amid vast bill volumes and odd cases on claims, such as Margaret Kennedy and Captain Leathers, concluding with reflections on perseverance.
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Wasnixatox
Congress
Judiciary
Commerce
Immigration and Labor
Pacific Railway
Hawaii
Bailey
Holman
House
Senate
Committee On Indian Affairs
Boman
Committee On Public Lands
Committee On Pensions
Moses
Georgia
Stallings
Alabama
Bland
Hatch
Committee On Agriculture
Hansbrough
Claims Committee
Committee On Claims
Committee On Education
District of Columbia
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Pacific Railways
Cullom
Reilly
Messrs. Boatner
Louisiana
Smodgrass
Tennessee
Cooper
Wisconsin
Hepburn
Iowa
Harris
Ceaccessful
Margaret Kennedy
Fort Sedgwick
J. P. Leathers
Mississippi
Natchez
Mr. Bailey
J.B
Tionesta Valley Railroad Passenger Timetable Fragment
Fragmentary 1891 railroad timetable listing trains and stops including Tionesta Valley Railroad No 2 and No 4 service patterns. It records arrival and departure times at Shefield Brookston Barnes and other stations, with notes on connections and supervisor signatures.
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Dawes Crbela
Tione
ShefPel
A Harnes
Brookstone
Shefeld
Amnes
Dapokston
Shelia
Brookston
West Band
Cmpl
Wali
Biedston
Barnes
Cellerd
Phefield Junction
Brookstow
Fef
Counrel
Sin Field
P. É
Rand
R.R
Rey Cary
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburgi
B. N.Y Carr Rog
Lesas F
Western Standard
Dunkirk
I. Grossig J
Fredonia
Laon
Lee House
Tarry
Yrewsburg
Hice
Ced Dussel
Garth Warren
Warren
Irvine
Fan Ogeville
Beirsfield
OXF
Grun
Rapid Tarred
MAL Vewron
Grand Valle
Olkirk
Roty Ville
Titusvi
AR. Titueville
PMA
Laurel
Fourth Streets
Ketch AM
William Spars
Ticket Agt
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Hugo
Ballet
Sayers
Texas
Henderson
Cannon
Ilinois
Dingley
Maine
Cogswell
Massachusetts
Rout
Bingham
A. Johnson
Lisbotth
Johason & CO
Boston
Mase Kelet
H.N. Richfield
Druigist
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Garrin
Vass
Jamestown
J. A BiAarty
Tikow Apt
di Cley
Tre
Ofte Tor
Warcentor Kinena
Bead
Tord
Salonen
Nery
Plains
Warren Ter Fviilon
Onle
Tronesta
City
Pittsburgh
InLowa Buprfa
ALM Dilgity
Leflird
Othes
Buffalo
X.Y
Atic
ARRPS
ASD Ballewort Railroad
Narra
Retirand Toverfield
Van@ergrift and Dimhawm's Mills
Ute Dov
Garfield
Vet Mh & E.R RR
Dseway
Erie
Gartham's
Wood
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Vanderun Field
Tionesta Valley Railroad
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