Torture in Russia Turkey and Mexico Revived in Modern Times
A Polish delegate reports forced interrogations in Warsaw using sleep deprivation and flogging during political probes. Turkish practices include bastinado and executions, with Armenian prisoners suffering mass abuse. The piece notes Italy and Britain history of torture, Jamaica colonial abuses, and Mexico's bow-sitting method.
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Russia
Turkey
Bomba
Mexico
Warsaw
Poland
Europe
Alexander
Bielanowski
Wonsiotski
Ladislas Guisbert
Col. Belanowski
Ferdinand Zaleski
Zaleski
Constantinople
Italy
Ferdinand
Naples
Great Britain
England
Jamaica
America
St. Louis Republic
Deer on the Rails Delights Wilmington to Charlotte Train
A Charlotte bound passenger train near Wilmington halted near Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley crossing when Engineer Lewis spotted a doe and buck deer on the track. The animals stood centered in the beam, then bolted as the engine approached, leaving the crew amused by the encounter.
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George Welsh
Wilmington
Cape Fear
Yadkin Valley Crossing
Meares Bluff
Lewis
Charlotte
N. C
Changes in Names from Feuerstein to Flint Across America
A NY German family Feuerstein moves to Schoharie Valley and later adopts Flint after English mispronunciation. In Pennsylvania German communities the name Flint is challenged as Flinte, leading to adding a second t to the surname. The tale illustrates how immigrant names morph under English usage.
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Flinte
Gun
Kapp
Pacific
Howitzer
Boston Transcript
New York
Feuerstein
America
Schoharie Valley
Flint
Firestone
Pennsylvania
Notable Atlantic Steamship Race Marks First Transatlantic Run
The article recalls the 1837-38 transatlantic steamship race from Europe to New York, noting the Sirius and Great Western completed the first steam crossings, prompting public excitement in April 1838. It contrasts early steam routes with prior sail and clipper voyages and mentions passing details of the Sirius and Great Western.
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New York
Europe
Atlantic
Savannah
Royal William
Quebec
Liverpool
Sirius
London
Great Western
Bristol
Queenstown
Scribner
The Doctor's Secret
A San Francisco woman seeks medical advice and a prescription from her doctor who then suggests a spa visit. On the trip she opens a letter and reads a note telling the other physician to keep the patient for four weeks before returning her.
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San Francisco
Detroit Free Press
Exhumed Bible Sparks Property Claims Across Cities
A family Bible buried with Susanna Randall who died in 1866 was dug up with a license granted by Eastern town authorities. The records inside trace Lewis Randall to Isaac Phillips 1534 fortune, much of which remains in Manhattan Bank New York. Randall and relatives contest Phillips property in Manhattan Bank and St Stephens Alabama amid imperfect title claims.
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Susanna Randall
Lewis Randall
Isaac Phillips
Manhattan Bank
New York City
Phillips
Randall
St. Stephens
Ala
Boston Transcript
The American Mother Abroad Weaving in St Petersburg
A returning American wife feigns memory of foreign ports. When pressed she recalls St Petersburg where she and Sadie finished a satin quilt while in port aboard the ship, working eagerly to begin a new one for home.
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America
Mrs. X
St. Petersburg
Sadie
Boston Courier
An Electrical Brain Tester by J L Balbi
An apparatus for measuring brain effort uses a thermo electric pile in head gear connected to a galvanometer. A rise in temperature from blood rush indicates mental work with greater effect for higher effort.
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J. L. Balbi
Trenton
N. J
August Flower Healed Dyspepsia After Five Months
Joan D. Cox reports chronic dyspepsia with fullness after meals and wind pains relieved after two weeks on August Flower. He worked for Thomas McHenry in Allegheny City and now lives at 39 James St. with his family. manufacturer G. G. Green prints endorsement.
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Thomas McHenry
Cor. Irwin and
Western Ave
Allegheny City
Joan D. Cox
G. G. Green
Woodbury
New Jersey
Story of Schley and the Bible Cleverly Recounted
Washington club rooms tell of Commander Schley receiving a Bible at Christmas from a rich aunt. He supposedly spotted a $10 bill pinned to the Sermon on the Mount, recalling a tale of a boy who hid a similar gift in a Bible and was caught when his mother found a $5 bill between the pages.
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Schley
Washington Club
Prue Solves Worth Question With Clever Twist
A puzzle about a man’s assets lists a house 29000 barn 4000 and other property 18000 total 65000. Prue notes the question asks how much the man is worth not his dollars, hinting at non monetary value and worth beyond cash.
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Prue
Farmers' Alliance Controls 116 Kan Papers
The Farmers Alliance holds influence over 116 Kansas newspapers, shaping coverage and editorial stance across the state.
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Farmers’ Alliance
New lace manufacturing plant planned for Long Island
A historical notice reports a planned lace manufacturing establishment to be started on Long Island. Details are sparse but indicate a forthcoming industrial venture tied to Dr Kuine of Philadelphia.
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Long Island
First Week With Mr Plater Inspires New Venture
A report notes completion of a first week with Mr Plater, earning 324.2 clear money and expressing confidence in starting a Plater business. The writer mentions potential Lake Electric Co. involvement and notes Michigan has a Farmers' Telegraph Company as context.
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Ienty
Plater
the Lake Electric Co
Suzie Wood
Michigan
Farmers’ Telegraph Company
The Ladies Delighted with Syrup of Figs
The pleasant effect and safety of Syrup of Figs as a liquid fruit laxative make it a favorite for ladies under all conditions. It is pleasing to the eye and taste and acts gently yet effectively on the kidneys liver and bowels. Imitations should be avoided and merchants should stock the genuine product.
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Dr. Pierce
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