The Great Storm of 1853 and Aftermath in North Carolina
Report from New Bern North Carolina describes the severe storm of 1853 with high winds and 60 mile per hour gusts. Water street wharves damaged, telegraph and electric wires tangled, and several buildings and residences destroyed. Estimated immediate losses reach 150000 dollars with extensive flooding along Water Street and nearby docks.
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Guneraton
Water Street
Princess
Cheatcat Streets
Will
Caps Fear
Yadein Valley
Ballrosd
LowWpork
Sampaon
Seathen
Storm ravages Baltimore and Washington with wrecked power
Destructive storm damages Baltimore causing blackouts from Locust Point to the harbor and harming the Brush electric light houses. Prisons were evacuated as smoke filled the city jail and many inmates were moved to hospital. Washington reports torn trees, blown signs, wrecked telegraphs, and widespread wind and rain with brief relief by morning.
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Pika
Bawrinone
Oetobar
New York
Locust Point
Annapolis
Maryland
Brush Electric
Cty
Hollidaytreet Theatre
Swothery
Washington
Larce
Congress
Memphis
Liberty and labor clash in mass address at Alliance Congress
President George A. Gates of Klosell University spoke on coming liberty and its foes, denouncing capital overreach and urging service to others. The event also featured remarks by President Durge and Secretary Strong amid broader debates on social and economic order. A separate note from Winnebago County reported flag-raising for every public school and a B&O railroad accident near North Mountain Station, injuring one worker fatally.
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Cyrenee
Alliance Congress
George A. Gaver
Klosell University
St Teland
Gates
Christendom
Durge
Strong
Tompkins
United States
Boa Rockrorum
Winnebago County
Durand Township
G. A. R Post
Balolt
Rockford
Off Day at the World's Fair Fills Quiet Gates
Chicago visitors move about with light crowds as October 14 reports low attendance while a focus on Manhattan Day grows. The Earl of Aberdeen and Lady Aberdeen visit, with 18 million total expected after 16 additional days, and a target near 29.9 million. Columbus Day finale planned with President Cleveland possibly attending. admissions for the day reach 233, and 207,732 were paid.
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Ning
Chicago
Manhattan
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Aia
Spoi Dintaries
Cleveland
Gilroy
Adolph Liesengen
Chicago Band
Wilson
Music Department
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Nina
Pinta
Prasque Isle Bay
Erie
Thesa
Harrison
Indianapolis
Cimeaon
Board of Directors
Directora
Valkyrie to Stay on This Side of the Atlantic
Reports from New York October 14 indicate the Valkyrie will remain on this side of the Atlantic for the winter. The racing outcome stirs debate among yachtmen over centerboard versus keeled designs, with talk of mast damage and rigging affecting homeward plans and time allowances.
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New York
Atlantic
Pusgion
Lord Dunraven
Friends of the Center Board
Hostens
Orian Dewi Contiaes
Henry Howe
Hoe
New Haves
Conn
Ohie
Hor
Detroit Fire Destroys Block on Champlain Street
A midnight blaze devastated a full block on Champlain Street Detroit between Brush and Beau bien streets. Boydel's paint factory sparked the fire which spread to adjacent dwellings and Harmonie Hall. Windy conditions fueled rapid spread. By 2 AM the flames were under control with losses estimated at 500000 dollars and many unknown individual losses.
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Detroit
Mica
Champlain Street
Thit Street
Brush
Beaubien
Harmooie Hall
Boydel
Old Harmonie 1
Boldbelo
Bridgeport Political Figure Denies Party Switch Claim
Bridgeport veteran A. H. Handal also known as Chuck Hindal denies reports he left the Democratic party. He says he will support the Democratic ticket and exert every effort to its success as long as he lives. The letter mentions the town in October and notes a 30 mile distance to a depot.
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A. H. Handal
Chuck? Hindal
Bridgeort Democracy
Democratic Party
Otto
Tepovelaton Boa
ALL TALK COMPROMISE ON SILVER MEASURES FOSTERED IN SENATE
In Washington rumors swirl of bipartisan deals as senators from factions meet to resolve the silver question. Talks hint at a plan repealing the Sherman Act in four years, reducing monthly silver bullion purchases to about two million ounces, Treasury bonds issued at 3 percent, retiring small-denomination notes, and replacing with silver certificates or coined silver using current bullion and seigniorage.
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Wasminatos
Senate
Treasury
Wasinxarox
Senate Adjourns After Six Hour Session In 1893 Debate
Senator Voorhees moved to adjourn as the Senate, after a six hour term, heard Mr. Jones defend remonetization of silver and challenge the impact on interest rates. Jones argued silver would reach parity with gold quickly, while other senators pressed questions on monetary policy and the nation’s money supply.
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Wasuixeton
D. C
Senate
Peffer
Jones
Nevada
White
Loufafana
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Vilas
France
Lydia
Voork
Voorhees
John Paul Jones
Faulkner Skips Meals Over Silver Debate
Washington October 1 Senator Faulkner devoted fully to the silver fight admitted he forgot to eat meals. He fasted from yesterday breakfast until this morning, saying the effort left him feeling fresher and more focused despite the hunger. He noted he was among the last to leave for the night session.
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Faulkner
Partis
Morolog
Amendments to Senate Rules Prompt Debate in D C
A fragmentary October session notes attempts to amend Senate rules. Proposal by Lodge on prohibiting reading speeches and counting abstentions for quorum, plus Stewart’s stand on bank interests influencing votes, reflect early 20th century governance tensions.
Resolution on Rules Committee Report and Cor nd Elections Vote
A committee report on rule action was referred to the Rules Committee with a five day deadline to fix a day and hour for a vote. A Dolph of Oregon offered a resolution on Cor nd Elections about attendance by absent Senators, which was taken up and agreed to.
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Dolph
Rep
Oregon
Cornd
Ion
Why the Senate adjourned in a silver plot
A historical account describes Senator Dubois and allies engineering the Senate adjournment. Teller foiled repeal backers by forcing a reading dispute to trigger a roll call revealing no quorum. Vilas clash with Dubois led to another quorum gap and adjournment, with a constitutional showdown teased to delay the Senate for a month.
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Teller
Senate
Peffer
Mr. Vilas
Mr. Dubois
COMPROMISE BILL SHAPING UP FOR DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT
In Washington October 14 the substitute for the Wilson repeal bill nears final form likely to extend current law to July 1 1895 and grant Treasury authority to issue bonds under the 1875 act with interest cut to three percent. A few Republicans may join, but most Democrats reluctant acceptances expected to pass.
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Cockrell
Senate
Thas
Secretary of the Treasury
Democratic Party
Republicas
Discussing the Chine and Union Pacific matters in the House
In Washington October 14 the House nearly deserted as Chairman Riley sought full information on the Union Pacific receivership and federal plans. McCreery's debate resumed with McGuire arguing the Chronicle's influence harms the Pacific coast, criticizing religious protests and missionaries amid cultural clashes.
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Riley
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Densre
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Mc Iuire
Pacific Coast
Debating Geary Act and Chinese Deportation Funds
The House debates a $7,000,000 appropriation to deport Chinese nationals and critiques on enforcing the Geary act. Remarks from Everett Massachusetts and Geary supporters highlight China’s supposed economic impact, with adjournment at 5 p.m. after lengthy discussion.
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Blake
Hermann
Miller
Mississippi
California
Mexican Army Officer Captured For Revolt in Guerrero
Telegraphic news from Crrr Mexico reports Col Canute, a noted Mexican army officer in Guerrero, captured with about 150 followers while attempting a revolution. Prisoners transported under strong guard. authorities pursue stability in the region.
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Givorge KometeXt
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Artasta
United States Court
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Etta Sud North Georgia Railroad
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Tennessee
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Miowera Seeral
New York
Maritime Exchange
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Joans
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Louisville
Jake McLeod
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Coro
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