Kidnapped Adventure Aboard the Jeannette 1858
A San Francisco youth narrates his near capture aboard the Jeannette during a 1858 voyage to Hong Kong. He is coerced by Peters and other sailors to help rob the ship of $100,000 in gold, escapes by feigning navigation errors, and later flees Formosa in a lone boat after savages attack the camp, ultimately rejoining the Jeannette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevins
Nts
San Francisco
Hongkong
Guy Wentworth
Jack Peters
Peters
Joe Braddon
Braddon
Jeannette
Formosa
Pewers
Yut Peters
Kina
China
Australia
Tropics
Salmon Fun Ends With Beloved Canal Giant
Reliable Yolo county residents recount a tale from the eastern canal where salmon trapped by water drought were fed and teased by local youths. A boy rode a four foot salmon along the canal using a cord, with others cheering as the fish leaped toward screens and finally died from heat and low water. The tale is vouched by Judge E T Hampton Professor Barr George W Rupley Dr George H Jackson and Jason Watkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yolo County
E. T. Hampton
Professor Barr
George W. Rupley
George H. Jackson
Jason Watkins
Sacramento
Sam
Mr. Salmon
San Francisco
Venezuela's mixed races blend in society and leadership
W. E. Curtis reports that Venezuela tolerates and even embraces racial mixing. General Crespo and his wife, mixed Spanish and Indian heritage, illustrate social acceptance. Across public life, dining, education, and clergy, Spanish Indian and negro line blur, with no rigid caste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
United States
Joaquin Crespo
Republic
W. E. Curtis
New cycling disease grips overstrained riders
Mothers should note a new cycling malady as riders suddenly seize with an uncontrollable impulse to jump from their bikes, often at awkward moments like midway down a hill. The ailment reflects overstrained nerves and overdoing riding rather than a new threat.
Chinese Firecracker Ban After Chinatown Lawlessness
Chief Crowley vows to abolish Chinese New Year firecracker customs in Chinatown after recent murders. He informs the Chinese consul that explosions will be prohibited and violators punished, citing a loss of trust and possible summary action if American laws are defied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Little Pete
Crowley
Tongue removed, man regains speech on Long Island
Henry Chenowitz a 55 year old mason from Long Island City has recovered from a tongue removal surgery at St Mark's hospital New York. He reports speech is nearly as good as before and he now eats liquids though still awaiting teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chenowitz
Long Island City
Chenowitz
St. Mark’s Hospital
New York City
Dunkirk
Falconer
Warren
Titusville
D. C. Moon
N. Y
Epson J. Weeks
No.1
Exchange St
Buffalo
Gro
H. Daniels
Langley Reports Mechanical Flight Achievement
Prof Langley, secretary of the Smithsonian, says mechanical flight has been attained. On May 16 a steel machine driven by steam flew over half a mile, nearly doubling since then with no gas support. Dr Bell witnessed the first flight and shared results with the Academy of France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langley
New York Sun
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Board of Regents
Alexander Graham Bell
Academy of France
Fortune in an Old Hovel Sheds Hidden Cash to Church
Cleveland woman Christina Doney died in Columbus Ohio and, while dying, revealed she had a large sum of money hidden in her home. The amount is unknown but neighbors and hospital sisters report finding nearly $1,000 and additional sums in cans and bedding. An old friend disputes losses in real estate, estimating around $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Doney
Doney
Indians Start Logging on Red Cliff Reservation Wisconsin
The Red Cliff Indians in Wisconsin will begin logging their timber under government authorization. Capt. Scott at La Pointe agency has orders from Washington to cut now to save burned timber, with funds provided and log sales planned for next spring to reimburse the advance and share proceeds with the Indians. Camps will be established and both Indian and white laborers used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cliff
Wisconsin
Capt. Scott
la Pointe
Washington
Vision of Hades and miraculous return sparks sectarian fervor
In Washington state a Baptist preacher Rev. N H Harriman demands total sanctification before preaching amid renewed excitement. A dead three day girl Ethel Gilliam revived and describes Heaven and sees dead friends wearing crowns. She is now blind yet reads by touch and recounts photographs. Harriman followers erupt in hysteria, some fainting as meetings end after police threaten arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
Tacoma
N. H. Harriman
Ethel Gilliam
Methodist Church
Lys
Harriman
X rays effect on William Paley exposed nails and hair
An electrician from New York describes dermatitis nail loss and sudden graying after X ray demonstrations. He used his hands to hold targets and reports skin peeling, nail loss, eye strain, and ear buzzing that subsided after stopping exposure and nails began regrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paley
East Thirteenth Street
New York City
Paley
Paralyptic Slumber Baffles McClure Doctors Near Defiance
In McClure, north of Defiance, Ohio, Mrs. Deatrick Van Sagem fell into a 12 hour coma and has remained in a paralyptic sleep for 30 days. A dozen physicians have failed to determine a cause or cure, though some suspect brain disease. Only small amounts of milk or soup are taken at waking intervals. The village records describe a mysterious illness baffling local and visiting doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance
McClure
Deatrick van Sagem
Keokuk Boy Makes Rugged 10 Day Journey to Visit Brother
Willie Lindsay a 14 year old from Keokuk Iowa left home ten days ago to visit his brother John W Lindsay in Hammonton New Jersey. He rode freight trains through Chicago Philadelphia Jersey City and Troy before ending his trip on a cowcatcher in Hammonton. His parents were opposed and he will be sent home in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Lindsay
Keokuk
John W. Lindsay
Hammonton
N. J
Willie
New Jersey
Chicago
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Troy
N. Y
Harrisburg
Camden
Iowa
Hidden Savings Found in Old Apple Woman’s Armchair
Aunt Hannah Cotter known on Wall Street as a frugal apple seller died ten years ago. Her son Billy believed she saved, but only furniture hid the fortune until a chair bottom opened to reveal a bank book. The Sea man’s Bank verified and returned $3,900 to Billy Cotter after legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Cotter
Wall Street
Billy Cotter
South Brooklyn
Hannah
Seaman’s Bank
Property Seizures Publish Numerous Warren County Lands
A village of Garland and Mead Township parcels are offered in execution including a 60 by 175 foot Garland lot with a two story dwelling, a 100 acre Pine Grove tract, a 25 acre Dalrymple parcel with orchard, and Mead Township land totaling about ten acres with a Tiona Refining Company refinery, under multiple creditors.
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Sugar Grove Township
Warren County
Pennsylvania
William Follen
lJand
John W. Chandler
A. J. Rultberg
Albert Hultberg
Garland
County of
Warren
State of
Hiram F. Andrews
David McKee
John &. Backus
Alfred White
Lemuel D. White
Main Street
Daniel J. McMillin
Frank A. Haupin
D. J. McMillin
P. Goudy
Mrs. Goudy
W. H. Gaskill
Order of
Solon
Pine Grove
Elkeen
Jason Andrews
D.S
L. E. Akeley
Akeley
Joseph Drudge
William D. Brown
Pittsfield
James Woodburry
Brokenstraw
Mark C. Dalrymple
M. C. Dalrymple
Susan Dalrymple
Recorder’s Office
W. W. Dalrymple
Susan S. Dalrymple
D. K. Dalrymple
D. W. Beaty
Mead
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company
Warren and Ridgway Road
Brennan
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Philadelphia and Erie
Louis Rosenzweig
Tiona Refining Company
Conewango
John Reese
Reese
Robert Valentine
Valentine
H. K. Siggins
Siggins
G. R. Starr
H. M. Lauffer
Jennie Crull
G. K. Starr
Poverty Run
Dougherty
Owens Tract
Owens Lot
E. Jenningsee
Mathias A. Fehlman
Fehlman
G. . Sult
Jane Mil Executrix
Borough of
Fifth Street
Fifth
East Streets
Aoain Alee
Mareet
Mengel
Slong
Rva M. Ettinger
Lee Ettinger
Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Murray Hill
Matthews Run
Joseph Mead
Said Run
J. T. Currey
Said Currey
James McKinney
Said McKimpey
Great National Oil Company
Said Oil Company
Taylor and Crate
A. P. Brown
B. J. Jackson
Joseph Warhurst
J. H. Nichols
L. Boardman
David Williams
Sugar Grove
J. Sheldon
Thomas Phillips
Ann Otter
Griffin and
Gust Young
W. W. Wilbur
Eldred Township
Meron
D. Davenport
H. Davenport
L. B. Wood
K. Thompson
George Peck
A. Stearns
J. W. Davis
George R. Whaley
Whaley
Pritchard and Woodcock
Spencer and Brown
Horace Davenport
John W. Davis
Hooker, Glover & Company
County of Warren
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
John McKinney
William Farr
Morris Wells
I. V. Stone
Thayer
Holland Land Company
Josep Arters
E. M. Clap
J. L. Currie
Youngsville Borough
H. C. Kinnear
C. F. L. Kinnear
College Street
H. Brayton
H.rayton
J. H. Jackson
J. A. Sagerdahl
Sagerdahl
Freese
Brokenstraw Creek
D. D. Fox
Citizens National Bank of
Said County
E. C. Swanson
KR. A. Falconer
Pine Grove Township
Recorder of Deeds
Rage
Ginde
Queen Parish
Minera
J. B. Gardner
Adams
Pittsfield. Com
State of Pennsylvania
B. J. Ayers
Gar
Ayers
Ae Gan Ay
Ayers and Brooks
J. Hostetter Shoe Company
C. B. Ayers
Warrenagh
Third Street
D. I. Ball
Pendentelite
Louisa Steadman
James C. Steadman
Willard G. Steadman
James Steadman
Jane Miles
M. Miles
Property Lands Across Warren County Sold at Sheriff Sale
Brokenstraw and Eldred townships in Warren County PA show multiple parcels sold at court sales. The notices list transfers from heirs and estates including Warhurst Davenport and Johnston holdings, with farms ranging from 50 to 150 acres, plus improvements like houses, barns, and orchards.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
Purdon
Smith
D. M. Howard
Sheriff's Office
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Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Will Lisenbee
New York
Cleveland
Heaven
Roentgen
Castoria
Sheriff’s Sales
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Water Street
H. S. Thomas
East St
D. A.V. & P. Railroad
Telephone
C. Smith
W. H. Deven
U. S. Pension Oo
Dearborn
Sheffield
Sunbury
Lancaster
Philadephia
Baltimore
Pullman
Erie
Williams
Tie
Kane
Enea
Williamsport
Renovo
Ridgway
Ander
Aera Warren
S. M. Prevost
J. R. Wood
Gen’l
Dankirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railroad
Sun
Ccseseeesee
Ceevereeseers Ugic
Sereeer
Fredonia
Seseesee
Aly Dale
Cassadaga
Youngsville
Teeeee
Kinzua
Bradford
Salamanca
Olean
Olean Express
Pittsburg
Irvington
Tidbute
Tionesta
Oil City
Buffalo Express
J. A. Fellows
Mooney-Brisbane
Main and
Clinton Streets
Tionesta Valley Railroad
Sheffield Junction
Lamona
Sie
Shefield
Jerry Crary
Hanae
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
East
West
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