Fragmented 19th century noces and political notes in New York
A garbled OCR page mentions Maundeville, Colonel Showes Kay, Dr Ewer of New York, a Steubenville bug, and German elation at Ballaine. It weaves in political indignation at Boilisat, Howlmsticity observations, and various names across Philadelphia, Wheeling, and Pittsburgh. The piece mixes crime notes, society chatter, and public notices, ending with references to political figures and a police inquiry into a slayer case.
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Showes Kay
Howl
Panerai
Dr. Ewer
New York
Ballaine
Boilisat
Clarksburg
Rescue on Pennsylvania Train Tragedy and Not Guilty Verdicts
An 19th century Pennsylvania crash injures many as a passenger car collides with an engine near Lemont Station. Rescue efforts save and recover victims while witnesses describe chaotic scenes of mangled cars. Separate trials end with not guilty verdicts in Grandstaff and Goudy cases, amid dramatic testimony of a attempted assault and the ensuing legal battles.
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Grandstar
Prohibition Majority Reported In Ohio Counties
Fragmented figures suggest large Prohibition margins across counties including Ashtabula, Columbiana, Fairfield, and Lawrence with totals around 32 counties to report. Analysts predict Prohibition could gain momentum, though final tallies remain uncertain amid inconsistent county returns and potential late updates.
Official figures show narrow state legislature result
The report notes that Mondiy's majority shrank to about sixty counties, with Hivally claiming a 45,08 lead amid ongoing party divisions. Three or four delegates remain undecided, while talk centers on the Second Amendment and Senate posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hivally
Senate
Rikst
Charley
Oddity at an Exhibition of Nature's Follies
A hospital or museum display describes two oddly formed humans with duplicated limbs. Physicians note the abnormal anatomy, while observers and parents discuss the etiology and possible heritage. The scene is framed as a dramatic curiosity drawing crowd interest at a public event.
Funeral of Dr Ewer Held in St Ignatius Church
Funeral services for Dr Ewer were conducted at St Ignatius Church. The body lay in full vestment on a catafalque before the altar as candles burned. Officers and clergy presided, with the sacrament visible and the ceremony attended by noted locals. Separately, a bribery trial in Maryland adjourned, while four men from Sonostox were arrested as suspected counterfeiters.
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Getoder
Bev
Ferdinand C
Ignative Episcopal Church
Lr. Rewer
Pier
Sircken
New York Democratic Editors Meeting Remarks on Organization
A report from the Central Committee meeting of Democratic editors and representatives from the State describes consultation on organization. Officials forecast victories for New York candidates, with county prospects seen as bright though locally dependent on nominations. The evening program included serenades to the Governor and conference members.
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Atpaxr
Ctober L
Persia
Olio
York
Tee
Ik Way
Shivers Cierehand
la Blaepeeet
Episcopal Conference Debates Clergy Fund and Missionary Bishop
October 13 reports the Episcopal Convention with focus on a fund for disabled and deceased clergy, appointing guidelines on preacher stipends, and a potential missionary bishop election in the South. Also mentions Alfred White, alleged horse thief, captured after morphine poisoning attempt. horses being moved for protection.
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Perarmenia
Gursina
South
Coleridge
House
Alfred White
White Brothers
Sa Comaralt Wat
Brilliant Woman Linked to Bryant and Gresley in Want
A long obituary-like reminiscence details Clara Davenport a famed New York beauty and writer friends including Horace Greeley Henry J Raymond and Poe. It recounts her romance with Alfred Thornton, their swift fall from grace public scandal and his later decline living in poverty near Newark amid family hardship and social ostracism.
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New York
Ocober
Clara Davenport
New York City
Mreet
Broadway
Brooklyn
New Jersy
Horace Greely
Henry J. Raymond
Storrs
Henry Ward Beecher
William Catlaw Bryant
Park Goodwin
Edgar Alen Poe
Griswold
Alfred Thornton
Thornton
Vermont
Holt Loyal To Buchanan In Four Letters
Ex-Postmaster General Holt replies to Jacob Thompson’s criticism of President Buchanan. Holt defends Buchanan’s loyalty during the crisis, praising his steadfastness amid party strife and misrepresentation, and argues he avoided civil war while preserving duties.
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Thompson
Flore Atiach
Wismisus
Joseph Hult
Postassater Gener
Yuchsnam
Republian
Jacob Thompon
Vrerivent
Bechanan
Holt Calla
Buchanan
Buchanen
War Against Divorce Reform League Meeting at Holy Trinity
A meeting of the New England Reform League was held this evening at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Right Rev Benjamin H Paddock presided as bishop guiding discussions on marital reform and the league's aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puneapecelis
New England Reform League
Church of the Holy Trinity
Right Rey
Benjamin H Paddock
League of Divorce Reformers Seeks Public Insight
The League organized in September 1552 with about fifty gentlemen from various professions aims to inform the public on divorce, urging better legislation. Its officers include Bishop Paddock as President and Rev. Alvah Hovey as Vice President. Statistical notes show rising divorce rates across New England and other states, attributing increases to divorce laws and court practices.
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Manachussus
League
Bishop Paddock
Alvah Hovey
D. di
U. la
W. G. Deuidson
Hoatem
Sam
Samuel W. Dike
Rovalter
Sod Hay
Makepeace
Andover
Jase
New England
Fame
Rhode Island
New Manseshire
Connectticut
Twentyfour
Michigan
San Francisco
Forty Fierce Rounds End In Draw In Bare knuckle Fight
Dennis Delaney and Dean Cannon dueled for forty rounds in Farrington under bare knuckles, fist fights and repeated fouls. The bout ended in a draw as both men endured brutal punishment with police forcing an end to the exchange at a Providence hotel arena.
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Dennis Delaney
Dean
Farrington
Queensberry
Stevelier
Werohin
Wevontte
Denis Belatey
Acales
Denis Cannon
Denver
Tad” Titons
Serod Naseruud
Helaney UN Seaulyn
Canton
oThe” Willey
Carmen
Telaieyanua
Canenon
Delaney
Owanot
Biow
Hans Butik
Devinel
Cagnon
Tie Tell
Delany
Agaite
Cunwan
Tiwlanes
Tim
Wiles
Poller
Pumahineut
Telnet
Virnck
Dulaney
Tag
Cannon
Agein Dow
Cando
Hinself
Aed
Warnpood
Lessner
Rach Reand
Condon
Anon
Twlanty
Wilrth
Serna
Mindiva
Dylan
Ferton
Alottack
Hoth’s
Vanderbilt's Latest Scheme Targets Coke Trust Control
Vanderbilt interests move to consolidate coke production in the Jonnellaville region. Three firms seek to dominate ovens and brick company holdings, pressuring rivals and potentially freezing small operators out. Norfolk news notes a rail connection, Carnegie stake, and market impact on prices amid regional industry maneuvers.
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Emi
Jonnellaville
Quincy
Pittsburgh, Me Oye
Youghingheny
Bnys
Vanderbilt
Yeatening
Rta
H. Company
Antone
Schunemaker Cbtitrolasa
Stwtlerty & Donnelly sHoveria
Tiis
Brick Company
Fumere Ad Iron Companies
Couperitore
Eral
Smiall
Andrew Carnegie
Frick Company
Poke
Elgar Thimpeut Borsemer
Priess
Irina Comtral
Liemswertesl
Vanderbilts
Pvke
A Foolish Act Burns Out Boy Eyes in Stoutenville
Historic report recounts a ten year old boy in Stoutenville who ignited a match under a boiler and burned out his own eyes. The incident comes amid broader dispatches from Pittsburgh pool sellers, Jerome Park races, and army command shifts as General Hancock reshuffles Atlantic and Missouri divisions with new headquarters and commands.
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Stoutenville
Cas
Pirrear
Dotoler
Price & Co
Ond
Jerome Park
War in Europe heavy skirmish rocks Austrians and Rosmanians
Contents report a clash at the Auste barracks along the Val van Fass in the Southern Carpathians as Austrian forces repulse Rosmanian possession. The Rosmanians claim the site lies on their turf, while reports from Peath saga note unsettled frontier claims and ongoing tensions between Austria and Rosmania.
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The
Times
Vienna
Peath Saga
Carpath
Nfeatey
Roumanien Frontier Guarda
A Sumptuous Youth Mystery at a Museum Stirs City
A 15 year old boy, recently reported as financially ruined, was arrested on suspicion after months of wandering museums in New York and nearby areas. The youth claimed ties to various names and a pattern of cons, while his mother, a widow, faced family pressures, and the court intervened to determine care for the boy and the younger companion involved. The scene shifts to a different set of notes about exhumation in North Carolina and a theater plan in Chicago, reflecting a string of disparate items from the period.
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New York
Newark
Hivade
Strepta
Tommun
Eliser
Batabe
Merenity
Lyons Farm
Eummbeth
Thorntons
Thorbions
Retara
Veteler
Heterive
Hart Yee Ferday
Tepriaoarr
Hanes
Frank Whitney
Frank West
Limpelf
Peat
Han
Hester
Anil
Nisbey
Mipscun
Niles
J. Cour
Ehatehy
Tiuewuarsian
Shy
Ata Dui
Bern Vin Wan
Brank James
Hirch
Seaer
Miech
Bayard on Butler and West Virginia fair news and politics
October 12 report from Berkeley County fair in West Virginia describes large crowds and festive displays. It covers remarks by Senator Bayard of Delaware and Governor Hamilton of Maryland praising agriculture, education, and local patriotism amid national political tensions.
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Mastroxascas
W. Va
Berkeley County
Paredes
Polly
Winchester Company
Friendship
Thomas F. Bayyard
Delaware
Charles James Faulkner
Hamilton
Maryland
Anna
Camden
Davis
Faulkner
William Sport Light Iesenter
Joseph MH. Parron
Kayard
Hosur
Leitig
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St Lula Youth
Lialite Tains
Ucirian and
Mates Sales Orp
Rewand
Hecketvller
Lalaniey
Abel Cannan
Muale
Wheeling
Loubiel
Loretti
Mywaileyitie Penipatianyyaw
Oyerem's
Choige Tit
Breilen
Wien
Bry
Philadelphia
Aqt
Baraboan
Jim, Chitreh
Pat
Begulia
Canale
Lawrreve
Remdem
Termina
3. C
Wile Torre
Chapres
Alene
Sarre
Anthony Hay
Henry James
India Auumes
Paul Dave
Paul
Morris Ne Oval
Pole
Beratur Scharank
Slayer OF
Carey
Donnell
James Zarry
Doupeli
O'Don
Abrams S
Getaber l
Apcielen
Iweurzo
United States
Aueamaho Mail Company
G. W. Quintard
Soup Ronee
Jaintard
Parser Chandler
Kirine
Tien
Job J. Wawchare
Tee Live
Rus Froue Atlantic
Pacithe Parte
Saat
Manan
Pamala
Einance
Mayer Edison
New Yost
Mayer 2 Alses
Suernsantro
Office of Commissions of
Accounta Hy
Ponnie Die
Carroll
Dee
Pennsylvania
Will
Orewning
South Carolina
Prempupom
Chennicke
Ualuntown
Panaya
Lemont Station
Amiles
Viniontows
Berrinie
Iir
Sean
Evers
Reiseur
Mr Knox
Amimellanuis
J. N- Bitenaur
Bailey
Ben
N. Jorden
Abie Vly
Ceasurer
Uptario
Hajlewul Company
Lior
Sathenel
Misney
Aierheil
Beukiem
Lee
Lowe Str
Stryker
Bus Meceryker
Jonian
Jordan Syrian Caryeer
Mr. Stryker
Seouweulr
Wolsel Counin
Goudy
Hesband
Wes Timt
Tarser
Crivwall
McCarether
Hoadle
Croasxati
Allen
Anglaize
Ual
Butler
Crawmed
Clermont
Cuyahoga
Din
Mercer
Miami
Mahoning
Murnam
Pickway
Hirkland
Rosa
Sumemit
Shelby
Toecarawas
Batcilyon
Axblend
Teenont
Beown
Cluire
Colimbians
Aylaware
Fayetta
Ripe
Gemrnsey
Gallia
Oswie
Jo Harrison
Tighisoal
SecSina
Dellaesog
Roos
Tania
Eam
Miles
Mornin
Starloa
Vaulding
Tramhall
la Wrandotte
Laruved
Hurnt
Hist
Willeus
Carimty
Millie Cbristian
Weil
Beri
Dr, Ewer
Clement Pomp
Wraterday
Saminee Todey
Crane
Sonostox
Lewis Haran
Martin Cruise
Patrick Kelly
James Walsh
NEW York Democratic Editors
Episcopal Conference
Bryant
Gresley
Holt
A Society For the
Mia
Thorntonele
Fes
New Hampshire
Providence
J. Louis
Detroit
Mes
Langtry
Waanisoros
Inoue
Pirranvmun
Gallitzen
Jobo Eandond
Pole Gorenge
Pittsburgh
Parkersburg
Sherman
Stevensvriix
Wm. Brennoo
John Newel
Ano i Kelley
Melan
Campbell
Geo Anrorm
Hancock
Namie
Lancock
Heark
Behauivld Stinll
Willy Lirada
Cicaga
Yope
Snst
Facino
San Franesse
Augur Si
Pope
Minoursi
Leavenworth
Mackenzie
Augur
District of Texas
Roath
Maor
Sancock
Europe
Boeclas
New Cruoreiasa
Tonday
Hinger Sewing Machine Company
Steubenville
Culberson
Culdenon
Priryutt
Sporting News
Gage
Cresco
Lyceum
Globe Theater
Varety Iso
Graiuire
Drewerd
Villard
Carcauo
Statemeat le
Jretebeat Villerd
Superior City
Duiuth
Linale
West Buore
Jreig i
Pacific Coast
Mees Rankin
Curcaco
Union Square Company
Haverly’s
McKee Rinkin
Bayard
Ard Benjamin F
Ravcean
Ohio
Rex
Dle
Particape
Fenster Nayard
Hercules
Gelendere
West Virginia
Washington
Medisoo
Govermor
Baltimore
Faéwin
Maney Mactors
Cannery
New Yoak
Tarwtom
Moline Gera
Nate
Barton
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