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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1888
Page
6
A reflective verse meditation on life and mortality. The speaker embraces mortality’s quiet drift like fallen leaves, urging acceptance that names fade and life ends, while urging the living to carry grief without clinging. The piece closes with the signature Craka Bearnice St. George.
A Penden-ton mill strike over women workers and wage cuts erupts into a boycott led by workers. Boss Ross Gilbert refuses to yield until Eunice, the worker, is injured by a stone. After her survival and George Harvey urges reconciliation, Mrs. Gilbert persuades a cooperative plan, restoring harmony at Pemperton Mills.
Thomas Silver civil engineer and inventor of Harlem died of Brights disease at 48 East 153d Street on April 12. Born June 17, 1813 in Cumberland County New Jersey to Quaker parents, he devised the Silvermarine governor and other devices. His work spread to Europe and the Royal Institute of London praised his contributions to steam navigation. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Chalmers of New York and another daughter, Mrs. Bird.
The death of Dexter marks an era in trotting, tracing how records fell from 2:40 to 2:17 with Flora Temple Maud S and Jack Rossiter. Dexter, bought by Robert Bonner for $35,000, lived a long life in Chicago and now rests in a country field among apple blossoms and tall grass.
In a long tax deed dispute, Jones prevailed against Forestar Y. and Hill over land in Cattaraugus County once producing oil. The court held Hill’s occupancy and hay theft sufficient to establish lack of legal occupancy, validating Jones’s title and substantial oil profits. The decision, affirmed by the General Term, sustains Jones’s acquisition and accounting resulting in nearly half a million dollars.
A Maine constable opened a cement barrel on a tip and found it packed with sand and water. In the center lay a twenty gallon keg of whiskey, concealed beneath the surface.
Dr Middleton was attacked by his gypsy guide in Cordova last winter and killed him. The Spanish court acquits the doctor, finding no crime in self defense or justifiable homicide.
Harper's Bazaar notes white dresses remain popular but colors lead this spring. Styles include white veiling with silk, accordion skirts, belted Empire waists, and peau de soie outfits with gold embroidery. White dresses pair with diamonds, vine stripes, or metallic trims in airy afternoon wear.
Fine thousand pictures have been sent to the Royal Academy for exhibition, including 3,000 landscapes. The submission highlights a broad scope spanning multiple genres and styles for the upcoming show.
An American reports a German private of the Second German Regiment in Berlin was arrested after an escape attempt in Unter Linden. As guards pursued him a volley was fired and the wounded man was carried away to a hospital. The incident drew swift attention amid soldiers and citizens alike.
A Washington messenger faces a terse exchange after a call from a man alleging drinking. The messenger denies the charge, insisting his conduct was proper and blaming the other party for the confrontation. The incident highlights tensions in the busy communication hub.
Odd OCR fragment shows a tramp asking for food and a woman replying about letters and a house. The text includes pleading lines about stamps and unreadable portions, with missing words and quotation marks.
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