Roebling Machinery to Move Cleopatra’s Needle to Sea Vessel
The article details Captain Gorringe and Charley Roebling overseeing the removal of Cleopatra’s Needle from its vertical to horizontal position for transport to the Nevada, bound for Liverpool. It covers the heavy 125,600 pound load, crane-like trunnions, iron towers, and a temporary iron cradle for movement to the ship. The plan includes quarrying channels, building platforms, and securing the obelisk with yachts and cables as it is rotated and lowered, with Roebling’s firm supplying the machinery and Trenton work completing carpentry components.
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Alexandria
Amico
Liverpool
Nevada
Joan Roebling &Sons Company
Trenton
Tilacodspany
Cisal
Brooklyn
Cid
Ovbling
Morshan
Kachilag
Roce Bilag
CIA
Castiloy
Sue Eames
Dia
Alen Xandsla
Pero
Cight
Rainyi
Meir Buye
Plata
khuGes
Coaton
J. Beumea
Muana
Gorrlnge
Girovea
Lalu
Se Cradies
Phewx Ion Worka Company
Roebling
New York
Georgia Treasurers Impeachment Acquitted in Senate
In Atlanta the Georgia Senate voted on impeachment charges against State Treasurer Rentice. On the three main articles, votes were 25 guilty and 17 not guilty, short of required thresholds. The treasurer was acquitted on all charges. a later section notes unrelated ads and letters.
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Georgia
Treasurdr
Atlanta
Thio Senate
Stata
Rentice
Ifth
Alxth Atucien
Massachusetts Democracy Convenes at Faneuil Hall Nomination
The regular Democratic State Convention met at Faneuil Hall to organize and nominate candidates. Speakers denounced the Republicans, praised Democratic principles, and nominated John Quincy Adams for Governor along with a full state ticket including W. J. Plinkett for Lieutenant Governor and M. T. Donohue for Secretary of State.
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Borrox
Linepolis
Eople
Suttonst
Tim
Sultanatull
Saltonstall
Jude Abboy
Moston
Koma
Dubn
Quincy Adams
Mr. Adams
Detong
Stats
George M. Stearny
Cileopay
Beng
Butler
Mr. Stearns
Stearns
Bauer
Tey
Avery
Braintree
Ons
A. Coline
Democratic Party of
Massachusetts
Avsinet
Akunss
Thta Beate
Dod
State Central Committee
Abbott
Gargan
Unita
Tne
bNt
Keses
West Boxtars
Hin
Kiret Dixtriot
Nicholas Hathaway
Wallfiver
Scuttard Fottur
New Radford
Jonng
MM. Day
Sandwich
Edward Avery
Graintree
Joseph T. Wart
South Roitnate
KH Phim
Foxboro
Charles Albro
Taunton
Ailohuul Doherty
J. Leary
Boston
Nee and
Uharlie Levi Woodbury
William Gaston
B. A
Borton
Ith Pastriot
Charles Q. Clarke
Lynn
George I. Verry
Worowater
Ki Russell
Leicester
Americus V. Welch
Ulaokatene
Tout
Iaandur Sprague
Vitchburg
Tod, Pratt
Gaeentoro
Goo
M. Hloaraa
Chicopee
Storaco O. Bacon
Lawrence
Charles Loyi Woodbury
Democrats of
Lotoral College
Republican Party
Villara
Jermain
Ife
Iberty
da Reult
Masuaobuotte
Stave
Rio
Berdena
Staten
Pelin
Democratic Party
United States
Great Britain
Union
Praca
Progress
Mauenst
Mtatoalaia
Thas
Chis Jang
Bioni
Hanes
Massachusette
Jota Quisey Amurin
Massachusetts Dumocrane
Ucket
W. J Plinkett
Pitts- Hows
Ptomolionies
Tha
Jenary C. Ewing
Donotiue
Scat
Coll Ny
Woodbury
Geneval
Donahue
Savings Bank Inquiry Stirs Albany Officials
Superintendent Henry J. Lamb of the Banking Department responds to questions about alleged misused funds by savings bank trustees. He says inquiries target investigations and none of the banks have refused to provide information. Lamb denies claims of forced examinations or improper diversion of deposits and insists no improper actions are supported by facts.
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Lamb
Albany
Henry J. Lamb
Banking Department
Ing
Fuoda
Wmgdy
New York City
Bnt
Gannerel
Wold
Wien Vonformation
Mr. Laugh
Reported assignments at Fall River collapse figures
October 7 report states Thomas J. Hardyn and Richard Borden plan assignments with prepared statements. Assignees named include A B Tripp and Choa J Borden. Personal abilities and pledged assets of the Borden group cited, plus endorsements and unpledged assets noted in creditor notices.
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Fall River
Fann Kiven
Mats
Thomas J. Hardyn
Tressurer
American Print Works
Richard B. Borden
Troy and
Richard Borden Manufacturing Companies
Mollie Maguires Confession Ties Canning and Rhoads
Peter McManus, a Mollie Maguire slated for trial next week, implicates William Canning and Daniel Rhoads in the murder of Heuser. The witnesses faced McManus, but he refused to discuss details with Canning present, while Rhoads had previously been tried and acquitted.
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Molle Maguine
Sunpury
Peter McManug
Mollie Maguires
Rhure Tay
Canning
Rhoads
Ofng
Commonwealth
Heuser
Bamimor
Hhoads
Mra
Chamberlin
Canning de Nios
McManug
McManus
Great Expectations in Canadian conference over New York estate
The Hdwards family heirs and Canadian representatives held a conference in London Ontario on October 7 to discuss the vast New York City estate valued at 90000000 dollars. Legal proceedings are to be instituted immediately.
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London
Ont
Hdwards
Canada
New York City
Butter Maker Promotion Promises Faster Dairy Output
A 1879 imprinter ad from Butter Improvement Company promotes the Gilt-Udge Butter-Maker for July and August use in hot weather. It claims faster churning, up to 40 percent higher production, and dairykeepers paying more for butter. Includes testimonial about color improvement from hay-fed cows and urges adoption by grocers and butter makers. Addressed to Buffalo, N Y.
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Dutver
Rovers
Addreay Butter Improvement Company
Buffalo
Ouaquaga Daly
Boquranna
ALLEY
Nuney
Dutter Improvement Company
Dufala
Farmera
Bryant
Court orders four inspectors for New York City election districts
A New York Supreme Court mandamus compels the City Police Board to appoint four inspectors and two poll clerks per district for the October election. The decision aims to ensure inspectors reflect the Tammany Hall majority, resisting Republican attempts to dominate the slate. The order names specific inspectors and notes ongoing deadlock in the board, with previous removals and party-strategy battles cited.
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Tielay
Kioneére
Wheeler
Ofice
Tommany
Haa
Sime Tinge
Cornell
Westbrook
Nichols
Tammany
Tim
Wammacy Liplh
Corncil
Kelly
Supreme Court
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MacLinn
Morrison
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Repub
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Alr
MacLeno
Cammuany
Corneil
Reach
Bamiany Hall
Robutson
Hate
York
Robert van Wye
Plamntiffs
Bo Witt A. Whonier
Stephen B. Kreneh
Charlea Py MacLean
James K. Morrigdy
City of
New York
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Pool
Ana Tataieh
Staty Janes
Alba Dit
Tammany Hall
Noan Davis
Deaiey Fiena
Huome O
Jamison
Clark
Davis
Tuamnany Hall
Detoe Nay
Lakng Cong
Bar
Wornmmany
Monecuv
Comaining
Deta
Cownusalonecs
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Ibhpector
Mission Board Holds Seventieth Annual Meeting at Plymouth Church
The American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions opened its 70th annual session at Plymouth Church with President Mary Hopking presiding. Notables in attendance included ex-Gov. Fairbanks and ex-Gov. Washburn, among others. The report shows 26 new missionaries, 25 returning workers, and total income of 357,026 with expenditures of 570,817. Allocation favors education, denominational growth, and new missions, especially in Central Africa.
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Board OF Foratin Missions
Humagues
American Board of Commissioners
Yerelyn Migsiona
Plymouth Church
Mary Hopking
Fairbanks
Vermont
W. B. Washburn
Maxanchunetth
J. G. Route
Iowa
Chicago
Alden
Moms
Pac Woraon
Utia
Central Africa
Clark
Dalve
Panea
George F. Magoun
Christ
Evan
Jtev
J. K. Beurenda
Anode
Igland
Virat
The Stave Campaign at St James Hotel in New York
Report on the Stave Campaign showings at the St James Hotel with visitors from across the state praising enthusiasm for Governor Robinson’s ticket. The State Central Committee details Kelly club antics, lists major speakers, and notes reorganizations and calls for supporters to join the regular nominees.
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Democratic Stay Centra Committee
Cain
Robinson
Berauin
Kelly
Democrats
State
Florence
Oneida
Rome
Kuna Ce
Wierd Woh
Kells
Don Kelly du
Bran Keinan
Senato Joyce
Florida
Cleveland
Connecticut
Daniel Koopherty
Penvayiveanis
Janes Galvigner
New Havens
BR. E. Mubbard
Accord
Major Kilgour
Virginian
Wen
Judge Rankin
New Jersey
Chutaut N. Potter
New York
Colinel Jota
Pella
Fred. R. Condert
Vila B. Sehnabel
Starouck
Nenator Win
G Luimont
Serater i C. Ecclesine
Hezekian K. Sturgis
Atutua Ww
Veckham
A. HH. Pardy
Tk WokLp
Ulster County Democrats Meet for Campaign Rally
The Ulster County Democrats gathered with party leaders including Samuel T. Hensche ex Ludo Kilbrety A D Trance and fy Gouyz as the Democratic State Committee sent a visiting delegation. The meeting spurred lively debate on organizing support for the county’s candidates and efforts. On Saturday evening Major Cagerty opened the campaign with an address at Winite Jngton Hall Kondout, signaling renewed political activity in the county.
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Ulster County Democrats
Kingsgus
Ostober T
Samuel T. Hensche
O Kilbrety
J. A.D. Trance
Fy. Gouyz Wererick
Duinceratic State Committee
Uleter Couny
Pie Gutioak
Village to pay damages for Monhegan Creek drainage plan
Judge Barnira appoints Henry Maton Gouben Uruuze County Imo 4 Carpenter Stainford and Charley M Wolcott Wishkill Duchesd County Dominikaloners to appraise damages Middletown must pay for Monhegan Creek dam drainage. A prior injunction against drainage was issued but lifted on condition village pays all damages.
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Auldolatowns
Mipusetown
Barnira
Henry Maton
Gouben
Uruuze
Imo 4
Carpenter
Stainford
Charley M. Wolcott
Wishkill
Duchesd
Forest Fires Threaten Town as Wind Shifts Toward Madrid
Early October blaze in Lucenville and surrounding villages spreads rapidly. Fire crews struggle to subdue flames as winds push toward Mogsend, burning large amounts of wood, equipment, and stored goods. Residents evacuate Loy and other products to safer locations amid heavy smoke and fear of further spread.
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Nonwouwd
Nonwoov
N. Y
Mogsend
Buverdt
Neas Madrid
Niles
Untitled Memphis Health Record Note
The week reports 368 new onset cases with 110 on duty at Howardas guarding a Chinaman, 80 white and 20 colored families. Total deaths for the week 20, total deaths to date 485. The Memphis patrol force has been strengthened with strict orders for no one to leave without a special permit.
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Memphis
Chastine Cox Appeal Before Highest Court Postponed
The appeal of Chastine Cox, condemned murderer of Mrs Hull, from centenion to death was presented to the Supreme Court General Term yesterday but was postponed after argument began.
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Chastine Cox
Hull
Supremee Court
Washington Nopas and House Leaders Prepare for November Committees
Secretary Sheroma left Wasulogton for Onie as Speaker Tyndall set a meeting of Rules Committees for November 10 to agree on and report. The President will not return to Wantiogton with the widdle of the worth. A motion sought the appeal of Mrs. Oliver in a breach of promise case, but counsel filed an assignment of reasons why it should not be entertained.
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Washington Nopas
Sheroma
Wasulogton
Onie
Tyndall Hag
Wantiogton
Dds
Sivna
Shatoroordan
Dir- Into
Frederick Roberta
Orbul
Bemigh
Frederick Roberts
Amevr
Bucawel
Dellala
Marnud
An v
Lesbon
Peshawar
Ganeral Gordon
Hoakling
Petwar
Drat
Teaia Sita
Foxpos
Cabul
Tad Ameer
Nn Palace
Loxpoar
Roberta
Zanidaebi
Catul
War in Afghanistan British Farmers Advised to Quit Competition
October dispatches recount ongoing Afghan resistance as Sir Frederick Roberts presses toward Cabul. Reports claim high casualties among British and Sikh forces, with divisions over strategy and reinforcements moving through Peshawar and Zargun.
JETVER TIMES IN ENGLAND REPORTS mixed recovery in mills and trade
London reports two mills resuming operations amid tightening depletion and rising hope for barge arrivals and better margins for manufactured goods. Cotton prices fall as operatives speculate on Biolletine working. Plea to divert ply-tran from Cleveland rises. 5,600 to 6,000 tons daily moved, with exports routing through Scotland and Middlesbrough to various ports.
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London
Preven
North
Proepeg
Cleveland
Svale
United States
Middlesborough
Gact Ran
Scotland
Franco American Treaty Debate At Champ de Elysee
At a meeting in Paris the Franco American treaty of commerce is discussed with support from the Champs Elysées group. A letter from M. Minar praises the proposal but notes the imperial authorities will not participate. Speaker Betewde Wua expresses optimism that the United States will likely join soon.
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Champa Elysee
M. ‘Minar
Commerce and Agriculture
Bete Vunde Wua
Comulites of Ways and
House of Depressantives
Troops for Ireland Move Discussed at Liverpool
The Post reports that cavalry stationed at Liverpool are under orders to be ready to march to Ireland within the week if needed. It notes widespread concern about sending troops amid rising tensions and suggests cabinet discussions may influence the decision.
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Ireland
Liviitroot
Irelind
English landlord advice and Beaufort remarks in London
An English landlord named Duke of Beaufort replies to a correspondent in Wales about age features and graduation news. He notes that Brigit farmers focus their attention on sky mapping and future prospects, reflecting a period interest in rural life and social questions.
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Londox
Duke of Beaufort
England
Ireland
Wales
Cabinet decision backs constitutional bill in France
Paris reports indicate a cabinet meeting reached a unanimous resolution to uphold M. Ferry's constitutional bill in the assembly. The debated question of granting a provisional amnesty was also discussed, with a resolution to firmly oppose Quintet policies in the chamber.
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Paris
Odtoner T
M. Ferry
British in Burmal Embarkation Scene Described
The British Resident and entourage toured Melanpany to Altater, with Madras officers and local Christians gathered. Officials appeared relieved as preparations for the steamer’s departure proceeded and several natives planned to board the vessel tomorrow.
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Burmal
MaAmpanay
Tov Morsa
Attempted brigand raid near railway stations thwarted
A Paris dispatch reports a group of brigands, led by Levnes, attempted to seize a railway station at Wolween Nome and Naples an hour before a planned action. The plan, backed by a Harlan Minister of Public Works, was unsuccessful as the attempt was thwarted.
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Wemley
Levnes
Paris
Suffering in Cashmere Despatch From Bimlasaya
A despatch from Bimlasaya reports continued famine hardships in Cashmere with lingering hunger and relief efforts hampered by cautious measures and enforcement, while hopes for an end to the famine persist amid concern over relief delivery and law impacts.
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Cashmere
London
Bimlasaya
Cashwerd
Spanish Skipper's Fate in Atlantic Disaster
A Spanish skipper bound Havana to Mobile perished off Alabama as the Spantal trig Dill wrecked crossing a tower bar. The captain and a sailor drowned while nine crew survived by swimming to Sand Island after a failed attempt to sail with a head wind. Pilot Ned Dougan had urged caution, a dispute led to gunfire and attempts to abandon ship. The wrecked vessel broke apart. Dor an, the captain, and a crewman died. The report notes the Asbestos Roof Paint by H W Johns Mtg Co.
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Moilo
Ballavt
Tower Bar
Ned Dougan
Doran
Alao
Ned Dorgwn
Aguare
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