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September 23, 1876

THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 23, 1876

* Hell Gate explosion
* East River, New York City
* Thomas Henry Huxley - evolution


Page 3 has an article headed: "THE HINGE OF HELL GATE" "Dangers from the Explosion Decreased by the Character of the Surroundings" "Directions Of The Shock" "Description of the Great Exploding Electric Batteries" and more with two related illustrations. Lengthy text here.
Page 5 has an article headed: "PROFESSOR HUXLEY" "Fossil Marvels" "Horses with Fingers and Toes Discovered in America" and more.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, good condition.

Category: Post-Civil War