James Tiernan's Most Important Case
James Tiernan, a self made lawyer known as the poor man's attorney, defends a burglar case for Annie Grady's husband, Tom Morrison. Morrison is acquitted after Tiernan delivers a moving plea by Morrison's wife in court. Grady declines Tiernan's proposal, fearing public disgrace if she becomes governor’s wife. Tiernan pursues political ambition while she remains steadfast.
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James Tiernan
Jim
Tom
Tiernan
Annie Grady
Tom Morrison
Annie
Tian
Heaven
Earth
Bethalf
Mfe
Morrison
Sastetea Crete ii Tin
United States
Jim Tiernan
Tariff Revision Plans Face Public Hearings by Democrats
Democrats plan a full tariff revision with hearings for all citizens before the Ways and Means Committee. Underwood, now away from the White House, pledged to broaden from the bill passed in the House to a complete schedule by Payne’s model. Hearings will cover specific subjects on designated days, with openness to input from shipping, immigration, and banking interests.
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Caval W. Underwood
White House
United States
Ieirea
Great Lakes
Pacific
Senate
House
Burnett
Immigration Committee
House Banking and Currency Committee
Jefferson Levy
Secretary of the Treasury
Levy
Making Campaign Banners
Description of a banner factory process from Harper's detailing twelve workers split into teams for strips lettering centerpieces portraits and assembly. Notes the portrait artist’s versatility and speed, able to paint a life like candidate portrait in the dark to meet campaign banner standards.
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Harper’s
Tea Leaf Picking in Early Camberwell Industry
On May 13 1883 two boys faced gambling charges on Sunday. One claimed the 2 shillings came from picking ten leavers while employed by a Camberwell cowkeeper to gather shoe leaves and black and white thorn leaves for tea dealers. The magistrate warned that tea plants do not grow here.
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Camber— Well
London
History Meets Drama in Walpole Letters on Lytton
Lady Dorothy Neville recalls a humorous exchange about historical accuracy and marriage among Bulwer Lytton and family. The anecdote reflects how writers balance fact with fiction while shaping the play Walpole.
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Dorothy Neville
Bulwer Lett
Walpole
Bac
Robert
Lord Lytton
Getanne
Bietery
Rame
Labor unions and bread for workers reform rally
A Vermont based correspondent argues for union power to uplift workers and criticizes capitalists and private ownership. He urges support for bakery workers by boycotting unfair brands like Pan Dendy Butter Krast Muyalee and demands accurate labeling to aid labor causes and better living standards.
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America
Ward Tread Co
Cleveland
Boston
Providence
United States
The Herons of Andalusia Observed in Quiet Pause
An unclear excerpt records a scene with W. Farres describing a scene near Andalusia and a withdrawn moment between a pair at their nest. The fragment mentions a tremor of emotion and a brief affectionate salutation before moving on.
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E. E. Clarkson & CO
Burlington, VT
Andalusia
W. Farres
Wellington's Wrist of Steel Vanity and Portraits
A quirky note on the Duke of Wellington carrying the sword upright as a symbol of power. Sir Thomas Lawrence warned such pose bored observers, suggesting the display would tire viewers. Lawrence discreetly added a cushion to accommodate the resting bow while the duke inspected the scene.
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Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Thomas Lawrence
Lawrence
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