Atlantic cable laying celebration date and related trivia
Questions cover the 1858 Aug 18 New York celebration for the Atlantic cable laying, the trade dollar’s purpose for Chinese trade, distance limits in telephony about 2000 miles, frost resistance of common drain tile, Pinckney B. S. Pinchback as Louisiana’s colored lieutenant governor, Confederate currency values, and Richmond flour prices during the Civil War era.
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New York
Pinckney B. S. Pinchback
Louisiana
Warmoth
High Finance and Liberty Face Off Over Colonel Johnson
Louis Globe Democrat argues that backers defend Colonel Johnson as a symbol of personal liberty and home rule despite his controversial wealth and customs. Critics claim his money circulating through a broad network fueled regional depictions of “high finance” while noting his exile by federal power, not state, and warn of broader economic risk from a “wide-open town” outlook.
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Theolonel
Paris
South Side
Chicago
Illinois
Pittsburgh
Col. Johnson
Washington
Louis Globe Democrat
A Question of Dignity in Public Lecturing
The Secretary of State’s plan to lecture for six weeks on the Chautauqua circuit is debated as potentially undignified. Critics warn it could affect America's image abroad, noting Prime Ministers’ budgets and duties should remain separate from lecture platforms.
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Europe
Blaine
Hay
Pittsburg
Newspaper survey quotes on lobby inquiry and reforms
A collage of editorials from sources like New York Times Boston Herald Evening Post and Louisville Courier Journal comments on lobby investigations reform slaughterhouse inspections by professors and the Balkans ceasefire impact on diplomacy. It notes political accountability and fiscal ideas about funding inquiries.
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New York Time
Boston Herald
New York Evening Post
Ind
Balkans
Blease
State Department
Louisville Courier Journal
Dem
New Primary Election Law Requires Voter Nomination in Pennsylvania
Governor Tener approves the direct primary act replacing state conventions with voter nominations for all offices from governor to precinct officers. The law introduces party formation for nominating members and for national delegate primaries, with alternating May and September primaries. This year the primary is September 16 with polls 7 AM to 7 PM.
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Pennsylvania
Tener
United States
Maid’s Sharp Exchange Over Cold Cream Remark
A humorous exchange from the Baltimore American has a lady’s maid recounting a tense moment with the mistress. The maid recalls remarking that the lady’s complexion might not improve with cold cream, provoking a sharp reply about not rubbing it in.
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Baltimore
Determination to Live a Century Cited by Health Writer
A renowned health writer says longevity hinges on determination to live a hundred years. The Picayune notes many pursue a century of life and some die trying, illustrating the peril and passion behind enduring old age.
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Moet
New Orleans Picayune
Good Plan Spares Time While Waiting for Work
A short editorial note from the New Orleans Picayune jokes about killing time while awaiting a ship and urges going to work to earn money. It reflects idle planning as a practical remedy.
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New Orleans Picayune
Drive on Your Own Track Wise Saying Piutareh
A compact note presents a proverb about pursuing one’s chosen path. The snippet includes the name Piutareh as a proper noun tied to the saying. The tone resembles a brief editorial aside or a framed aphorism in a periodical.
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Piutareh
English Descent Noted in Lincoln Lineage
The text traces Abraham Lincoln's English roots with Samuel Lincoln arriving from England in 1638. It notes his mother’s English stock and explains the use of the Hebrew name Abraham among Americans a century ago.
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Abraham Lincoln
America
Samuel Lincoln
England
Abraham
Admiral Farragut Dies at Portsmouth in 1870
Admiral Farragut died at Portsmouth New Hampshire on August 14 1870 after a long career noted in the naval history records. The obituary details his leadership during Civil War operations and his status as a respected American naval figure.
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Farragut
Portsmouth
N. H
Mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask Across Centuries
The article surveys theories about the imprisoned man known as the iron mask. It notes confinement at Pignerol Exilles St Marguerite and Bastille with death on November 19 1703 buried as Marchiali. It mentions guesses he was Louis XIVs twin son and other identities. It also mentions the Crystal Palaces opening date July 14 1855 and its 1858 fire.
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Louis XIV
France
Pignerol
Exilles
St. Marguerite
Bastille
Marchiali
Anne of Austria
Louis VIII
Cardinal Mazarin
Duke of
Buckingham
Anne
Count Matthieu
Charles III
Mantua
Louis
Crystal Palace
New York
Warren Readies For State Retail Merchants Convention
The Pennsylvania Retail Merchants Association will convene in Warren next month. Delegates arrive Tuesday August 9 and travel by auto to stations, with sessions at the Court House on Fourth Avenue. The Carver House hosts arrivals and evenings feature band concerts, auto tours of Warren, and a final outIng Club banquet after adjournment.
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Pennsylvania Retail Merchants Association
Warren
Carver House
Court House
Fourth Avenue
Ana
Woodrow Wilson Books and Notable Works
The most popular are President Wilson's History of the United States and Congressional Government and the State. Woodrow Wilson wrote several works on history government and public policy. major titles include History of the United States and Congressional Government.
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Woodrow Wilson
President Wilson
United States
Janina's historic role in Turkish wars and empire shifts
The passage notes Janina gained notice in 1448 during Scanderbeg’s Albanian resistance and again in 1812 when Ali Pasha seized Albania from the Turks, followed by his and his sons’ execution after their surrender. It also lists Alaska's principal towns by population from the last census and mentions Hawthorne’s 1857 Italian sojourn and the posthumous 1860 publication of The Marble Faun in England.
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Janina
George Castriot
Scanderbeg
Ali Pasha
Albania
Hawthorne
Rome
Italy
Liverpool
Florence
England
Man photographs undersea depths using flexible submarine tube
Norfolk resident Ernest L Williamson son of Captain J B Williamson inventor of a submarine tube has shown underwater pictures from Hampton Roads at thirty feet depth. He plans West Indies trips and notes officials’ interest in using the tube to avoid divers. A companion crew operated the camera through a windowed chamber while lights illuminated fish and sunken objects.
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Norfolk
Ernest L. Williamson
J. B. Williamson
Hampton Roads
Young Williamson
Ernest Williamson
West Indies
Baltimore
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Warren County PA
The administrator of Lizzie Sigwall deceased exposes real estate to sale by Orphans Court order dated July 15 1913. The property includes a two acre 134 perches lot in Glade Township with a two story frame dwelling and a Triumph Township 81 acre parcel. Auction set for August 11 1913 at 2 PM at Warren County Court House with one third cash on confirmation and the balance in two annual installments or cash on confirmation.
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Lizzie Sigwall
Warren County
Orphans’ Court
Court House
Warren
Pennsylvania
Glade Township
State of Pennsylvania
J. Dietch
Dietch
N. Branch
John Koch
Koch
Triumph
Deerfield
State of
Bristol
Preston
Peter Garnett
Joseph Campbell
G. Kerney
Oliver George
Special Stockholders Meeting of Thomas Coupling Company
The Board calls a stockholders meeting at the Warren office September 18, 1913, at 2 p.m. in Water Street office No 302 to vote on an increase in capital stock. Secretary M T Thomas authorized notice dated July 17.
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Warren
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Water Street
A. D
M. T. Thomas
Republican Candidate for Warren County Sheriff
A Republican candidate declares candidacy for Warren County Sheriff for the term starting January 1 1914, subject to the voters at the fall primaries.
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Warren County
Candidate enters race for Register and Recorder post
The speaker announces candidacy for Register, Recorder and Clerk of the Orphans Court, subject to the Republican primaries held next September.
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The
Orphans’ Court
Bird attack on Chenango boy alarms family
William Hunsicker, son of Martin Hunsicker of Chenango County, New York, faced a large bird believed to be an eagle that swooped on him in the yard last week. Mrs. Hunsicker fought the bird and drove it away as the child screamed for help.
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William
Martin Hunsicker
Chenango County
N. Y
Motorboat Races Highlight Perry Centennial Buffalo Plans
Buffalo hosts a motorboat regatta September 2 8 under the Motorboat club, a key feature of the Perry victory centennial celebration. The rebuilt Niagara arrives September 2 and stays through the event for visitors to view the War of 1812 ship pivotal in shaping destinies.
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Buffalo
Perry Victory Centennial Commission
Motorboat Club of Buffalo
Reconstruction of a Farmington Township Road Section
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Highway Department announces sealed proposals for reconstructing 9837 feet of asphaltic macadam on a tel ford foundation in Farmington Township Warren County. Bids due July 31 1913 with a $2000 certified check. plans available in Harrisburg Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Warren offices. Edward M Bigelow, State Highway Commissioner. Jly 10 17 24.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Highway Department
Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Capitol
Telford
Roy Putnam
Lander
Act of Assembly
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Farmers Bank
Pittsburgh
Warren Savings Bank
Warren
State Highway Dept
Farmington Township
Warren County
Edward M. Bigelow
Subpoena Issued In Warren County Divorce Case
In Warren County Common Pleas No 19 March Term 1913 George C Zimmerman libellant vs Ruth W Zimmerman respondent. Respondent must appear before the court on the first Monday in August to answer the complaint and show cause why divorce should not be granted. You must not omit this notice under penalty.
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Warren County Common Pleas
George C. Zimmerman
Libellant
Ruth W
Zimmerman
Borough of
Warren
Court of Common Pleas
Notice of Incorporation for Lauder Real Estate Company
Application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on August 14 1913 by D B Hitchcock Benjamin E Firth Carl H Cramer and others under the 1874 act for the charter of Lauder Real Estate Company to purchase hold lease and sell real estate and enjoy all rights and privileges of the act. July 10 1915. D A Arird Solicitor.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
D. B. Hitchcock
Benjamin E. Firth
Carl H. Cramer
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lauder Real Estate Company
Sheriff Sale of Pittsfield Land in Warren County Pa
By writ of Fieri Facias from Warren County Court of Common Pleas the property of P Julia Schell is to be sold at Warren Court House on Monday Aug 4 at 2 pm. The parcel, part of lot No 152 in Pittsfield Township, includes a dwelling, barn and orchard, with land described along Valley Road and adjacent Pierce and Mandeville parcels. The sale is in execution for Jessie Payne. Henry Park dates July 17 24 31.
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Warren Borough
Pittsfield
State of Pennsylvania
Garland
Enterprise
Amasa Mandeville
Levi Pierce
Pierce
William Hathaway
P. Julia Schell
Jessie Payne
Henry Park
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Juery
Ent
Confederate States of America
Richmond
Warren Mail
Home Folk’s Newspaper
Mail Printing Company
J. A. Larson
Penn’a
American Press Association
the National Pulse
Alaska
Cordova
Fairbanks
Iditarod
Ketchikan
Nome
Skagway
Valdez
E. H. Beshlin
Lizzie Signall
Jly
Thomas Coupling Company
Register and Recorder
Big Bird
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