The Wealthy Promoter Erastus Wiman’s Turbulent Career
The article portraits Erastus Wiman as a brilliant but financially ruinous promoter whose vast Atlantic trade agency and many ventures collapsed under the weight of speculative cranks. It credits his immense energy, memory, and business reach while noting his failure to capitalize on his wider schemes and the eventual downturn after a reign of aggressive expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winao
Fens
Eumeriae
Irastas Foent
Nolon
Cali
Wimas
Dimpoa
Ama
Canada
Krastae AB
Wimon
Annie
Wiwas
Berame & Francis
Ot Dus & Co
Howeew Mort
Kod
Bin
Ho Uke
Erastus Wimen
Ttyrm
Cosella
Mr. Winan
Winag
Wimao
Roy
Nobey
Ulverler
Agendy
Sveum
Wade
Bowen
Yayal
Dave
Pobroary
A. L. Masyts
Relic of Missionary Ridge Battleant of Chelkamauga Memoir
In a Cincinnati Enquirer interview Frank Burr recalls September 21 1863 during the Chattanooga campaign at Missionary Ridge. He details 270 effectives of the 21st and 38th Ohio, Colt revolver rifles versus Enfields, rapid volleys, and a Confederate attempted surrender turning into a brutal uphill charge. Burr singles out Lieutenant Lamb and a bold Confederate youth, with chaotic fighting as lines broke and regiments retook the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Burr
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
38Th Ohio Infantry
21St Ohio Infantry
Army of the Cumberland
Chelkamauga
Missionary Ridge
Rossville
Longstreet
Colt
Inéo
Juronies
Johnnles
Lamb
Johnoles
Johuaole
Hall
Srecken
Micky
Confederate
Bie
Flattery Fails and Farcical Fragments Across Headlines
A collage of overheard lines and gossipy quips from stage and street shows. Snippets include banter about aging smiles and shy compliments, a christening hymn critique, a tunnel kiss jest, a street rude incident with a footpad, and a stray note on repeated bad breath amid social chatter.
The Schemer in Wall Street Promoter Surge
Wall Street brims with new schemes as promoters revive old ventures after the panic. Promoters and financiers circle banks and brokers, pitching mines and industrial projects, often inflated, seeking quick gains. Gold and silver mining hopes swarm the market, with gold mines drawing real buyers while silver shares wane. Notable figures like Haggia, Jones, Millers, and Moffett-Dorsey wheel through oferings, as mining deals and related properties attract capital from New York and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caryrighter
Wileon Press
Sgnstiaute
Wall Street
Angel Gabriel
New York
Tina
London
Wall
Ptocoin
Haggia
California
Senator Jones
Nevada
Darius O. Millers
Coroer
David H. Moffett
Colorado Railroad
Stephen W. Dorey
Moffett
Dorsey
Nooset
Capt. A Carney Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Ohio County
Grafton and Wheeling railroad figures stir local politics as Capt. A Carney, famed railroad man, gains Republican backing for Ohio County Sheriff. Rumors say Chas. B Kefauver will manage the campaign with Train paws Williams aiding. Readers recall rail line intrigues and a flurry of gossip about campaign plans and local transport figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney
Hhem
Uar
Guartox
W. Va
A. Carney
Grafton
Wheeling Eetelmata
McKinneyiame
Reedsquorum
Ohio County
Republican Executive Committee
Taylor County
Chas. B. Kefauver
Capt. Carney
Baltimore
Paws Williams
Lee Wells
Gratton
Wheelleg
Wiihide
W. W. Woodward
Chillicothe
Ohio
Woodward
P. Judge
Geippe
Exiled Salvadorans feud and broader 19th century notices
Exiled Salvadoran figures Andre and Manuel Cavin remain at odds since arrival, each armed and wary, with Amaya and Casin clashing over revenue and liquor favors. Also reports Long Contest Browne’s customs confirmation debate in Washington, illness aboard ships near Salvador, an administrator sought for actress May Brooklyn, and a St. Joy’s brewery fire in Lawrence Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre
Manuel Cavin
Salvador
Casin
Amaya
Central America
Aaya
Unclear OCR misses key details in local student notices
Fragmentary clipping notes arrivals from Pittsburg Misses Caille and Maude Curtis and a vacation for Mrs Wendt. Mentions a new term at the Normal and Macy new students. References Mr Lawton and Alexander, and a baby burned to death with a grandfather cited in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weer Lincett
Via
Caille
Maude Curtis
Pittsburg
Wendt
Deshi
Macy Cew
Lawton
Alexander
L. Smith
Manbington Entertainment by W A T U in Prichard Hall
Massixetes West Virginia March 17 report the Anest home entertainment of the season staged by the W A T U in Prichard's Hall. The drills songs and recitals were highly appreciated and the evening reflected the unionists’ fine efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massixetes
W. Va
W.A. T.U
Prichard
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Cranke
Zia Copeng
Werk
Erastus Wiman
Ware
Wiman
Kreat
Tod Out
Gever
Hawes
Dun & Cp Ha
Staten Island
Jersey
Flewae
Babylue
St George
Buffalo
Ladiens Haing
Furoteh
Skasion
Sas
Commercial Union
South Beach
Union and
Arden
Arrochar
Erastus Wimao
R G. Dow
Vanderblit
Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
United States
Pelpy
Fort Bowls
Armome
Cochise
Sierra Madre
Mosica
Spain
Oberlead Society
Jersey Cy
Thrilling Story OF
Tab Wal
Clly
Misss Elder
Jaggers
Miss Elder
Ellen
Brooklyn
Brown
Mr. Poppeigh
James
Willie Doe
Renee
Mort
Bette
AENT
Waaniveron
D. C
Browne
Montana
Indaho
Hrow
Cleveland
Committee On Commerce
Senate
Bay
Dinen
Cara
Mare Fiers
Progress
Ranger
Port la Libertad
Salvadore
A. M. Palmer
Mies
May Crocker
Lesdon
England
Tlawrence
Mays
Stao- Joy
Wast Liskett
Manbington
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