Local notes hint at oddities from Pittsburg to New York
A garbled item mentions a park at Pittsburg with a supposed largest capstone, a misnamed squadron, a Philippines tie, and tax troubles. It discusses a Lee A Wont Tettimming statement, a residence owner facing payment, and a newspaper host reacting to reader complaints about local events and peculiar public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
BSS
Epi
Tierea
Alles
Nelardtogy
Merrimac incident recounts misread armored ship confusion
An account describes Spanish and American actions during the Merrimac mission with confusion over whether the ship was an armored target and who fired on whom. It details the exchange with Morro Castle officers, witnessing wounded aboard, and claims that Spanish fire may have struck their own men across the channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanlen
Merrimac Peron Aiirra Castle
Léent
Trobson
Morro-Castle
Merrimac
Morra Caise
Charlie
Blin
Spandel Aergyai
Spratsh Oetgate
Wem
Sferra
Morro
Kelna Morelos
Mice for Vivisection in Paris Woman Breeds Superior Rodents
A Parisian woman runs a highly specialized mouse breeding operation supplying cultured, well fed mice to physicians and European medical centers for vivisection. She keeps about a thousand mice on hand, with plans to double, and ships to Paris, London, and Geneva.
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Paris
Rhodswetiun
Mirae Alexandre
Abe
Europe
Elehet
Gay Metropols
Ines
Pasteur Lisritote
Municipal Libertory
Thor
Amd
London
Geneva
Mosandre
Theneret
Marit
Mmne
Alexandre
Philadelphia Inquirer
World Births and Deaths Rate Sparks Population Gain
The article notes a world death rate of sixty seven and birth rate of seventy per minute. It estimates a net annual population increase of 1.2 million souls. It adds a parable urging aid to one man in trouble as a memory for future help, and underscores gratitude for small troubles.
Safety couplers and air brakes modernize freight cars
The piece tracks progress on Interstate Commerce reforms for train safety. It notes adoption of air brakes and automatic couplers, a push to protect workers, and gradual industry-wide replacement efforts after 1808 trials. It cites cost, legislative action, and the evolution from manual to automatic systems with rail labor impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis Xiairs
Congress
Ars
Tampa
Ems
Farocs
Istation
Poet Dream Begins in Penny-Price Print
A playful exchange about publishing a short poem lands a price discussion in a 19th century Cincinnati Enquirer tone. The editor weighs modest publication costs while a boy asks about heaven, framed as a domestic scene in a weekly paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorrson
Notable Ohio Daughters of American Revolution Leader Elected
Mary Sluyt Granger elected state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution. detailing her lineage to Gen. W. T. Sherman and Senator John Sherman, her family ties, and her suitability for the post. Minor items note forgeries pardoned, debts, factory assets, and local incidents across Ohio including accidents and fire losses.
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Mary Sluyt Granger
Mary Hoyt Neese
Langasicn
W .T. Sherman
John Sherman
Daniel Shermen
Veeoduury
Conn
Washington
Latayetig
Granger
Wilady
Charles Davis
Darlo County
Hushnell
Brges, Tol & Co
Cmelnnath
Tilin
We Neer
Urbana
Ing
John Mayze
Eliz Sparks
Tuyane
Jaleo Mc Campbell
Marysville
Julian Worley
Fetteity
Mada
SF Waterfield
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New York
South
Ufeten
West Aren
Henry Fo Watson
Maio
Gene Tate
South Caroltina
Otto Armen
Amen
Schafer
Schafees
Mutter
Yren
Kant
Selifiler
Dante
Armman
Nirek
State Capitol
Columbia
S. C
Ins Leeuw
Vermont
Seression
Irsink Linea
Mauto Vretubt
Vachous Rallrose Yepaly
Fredgut
Legadaden
Times
Kmsrat Panite
Lis Ile
Burien
Conterton
Beasley
Heaven
Cincinnati Enquirer
NLWS
Ohio
Naigubora
Yackeye
Ezra Moore
Plymouth
John Pagie
Goehring Manufacturing Company
Pol Alcon
Thurlston
Anna Mason
Newark
James FE Campbell
Sherdi
Hamilton
Provident Sife and ‘Trust Company
John Droa
Chiltren
Dent
Barghal Pramball County
Noles
Alex Alahire
Rome
Havin
Lolode
Peter Nist
Ciris
Akron
Belford
Cleveland
Tal Foad
Dime
Howevver
Ganda
Aimilar
Coread
Baker Meyers
Brillant
Jima Sta Sie E Mvivo
DP Trek
Brilliant
George
George We. Muir
Orenhans’ Dome
Christen Uhlenbacker
Jacksonburg
Vad
Goerfield
Broattenbacker
Charles Lewis
Warry Davis
Galion
Maruela Board of Trade
J Grattan AD
Follett
Marietta
Phoenix
Apiz
Grace Peterson Reed
W . Rerd
Kansas City
Heer
Charles Dick
JF Petaram
Zanesville
Petla
William McGlamphy
Martin's
Ferry
Jacol Brady
Green Lownship
Cilticothe
Urady
Ayer
J.C. Ave
Buckingham
Mall & Co
Nashua
Nhl
de Neipless
Chicago
Worlds Institute
Barry St
Fort Wayne, Ind
Welle Ls
Snot. Neri
Tok Yates F
Popham
Phila
Fas
Gregory
M.gregory &Son Marblehead
Morris Millen Beers
Byrd
Guaes
Drogairts
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