Kaiser Wilhelm as Regent and King of Prussia in the 19th Century
The article traces Friedrich Wilhelm IV and Wilhelm I from 1840s reform efforts through the rise of Bismarck and the unification of Germany. It covers military reforms, conflicts with Austria, the Danish and Franco Prussian wars, the 1867 North German Confederation, and Wilhelm II's era, ending with hints of looming crises and legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Austria
France
Prussia
Germany
Alps
Napoleon LII
Villafranca
Friedrich Wilhelm IV
Wilhelm I
Landtag
Wilhelm
Count von Bismarck
Paris
Frankfort
Louis Napoleon
Denmark
Schleswig-Holstein
Doppel
Sunderutt
Berlin
Russia
England
Bismarck
Pesta
Bismarcck
Napoleon LIII
Rhine
Sadona
Gitchen
Sadowa
von Moltke
Unser Fritz
Chamber of Deputies
North German Confederation
Federation
Reichstag
Belgium
Benedetti
Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg
Napoleon III
Holland
Grand Duchy
Prince Rohenzollern
Emperor Wilhelm I Home Life and Reign Memoranda
The article recalls Wilhelm I's 1871 entry as Emperor of United Germany after leading Prussia in victory. It details his daily routines at Unter den Linden, his simple bedchamber, office setup, and the austere imperial household. It notes Empress Augusta’s role, court balls, and the palace at Potsdam, plus personal reminiscences from W Beatty Kingston about the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wilhelm
Paris
Berlin
Prussia
Versailles
Gravelotte
Verdun
Steinmetz
Metz
von Moltke
France
Estor
Buonaparte
Blucher
Wellington
Unter den Linden
Prince Wilhelm
Russia
Walter
Prince Bismarck
Wistal
German Empire
Brutus
Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolas Karl
Wilhelm I
Sadowa
Chlum
Silesia
Rhine
Baden
Wurtemburg
Hesse
Friedrich Wilhelm
Weissenberg
Marshal MacMahon
Abel Douay
United Army Corps
MacMahon
Failly
Canrobert
Woerth
Vosges
von der Tann
England
Mars
Unser
Fritz
Potsdam
Adolphus Sticker
Pap” Thomas
Hohenzollerns
Devil
The Emperor's Favorite: King William and Unser Fritz
A detailed portrait contrasts King William I with his son Prince Wilhelm, noting William’s martial grace, royal memory, and strict etiquette, and detailing the crown prince’s soldierly career, popular leadership, and personal restraint. It covers their character, honors, and roles in Prussia and Germany.
The Young Prince Wilhelm Becomes Major General
Prince Wilhelm the eldest son of the new Emperor and heir to the Prussian throne was promoted to major general as a birthday gift from the late Emperor on January 27. His rapid rise is attributed to the aging king and Friedrich Wilhelm’s frail health, though his thorough military education is praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Berlin
Sadona
Sédan
von Moltke
Moltke
France
Wilhelm
Empire
Prince Bismarck
Europe
Bismarck
Gravelotte
Versailles
Germany
Austria
Russia
Vatican
Turkey
European Congress
Kaiser Wilhelm
Potsdam
Prince Wilhelm
Holenzollerns
Virchow
Beethoven
Friedrich
Naval Hohenzollern
Byron
Cassel
Hohenzollern
Bonn
Saxo-Borussen Corps
Friedrich the Great
Wilhelm I
Friedrich Wilhelm
Eople
Kingdom and Empire Constitutional Outline
The article traces Prussia and the German Empire from medieval electors to the 1871 empire. It outlines the Prussian constitution of 1849 with a two-house Landtag, royal executive, and indirect voting chains, and explains the 1871 empire with Bundesrat and Reichstag, their powers, and the Emperor’s authority over war, treaties, and diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrich Wilhelm
Prussia
Friedrich I
Brandenburg
Landtag
Herrenhaus
Abgeorduetenhaus
Seeuing
Karl L
der Crosse
Charlemagne
Bavaria
Napoleon Bonaparte
House of Habsburg
Versailles
Empire
Germany
Wurttemberg
Saxony
Quaker Rolled Qa ts Perfectly Prepared
A brief note describes QA ts offerings as carefully made and ready for use with attention to quality and consistency.
Rep Kinrire and Kir Carson in New York Ledger Ad
A card from Robert Bonner's Sons advertises a cut of Rep Kinrire the Indian chief and promotes the story Rep Kinrire or Kir Carson's Last Trait in the March 6 1888 New York Ledger. It invites wide publication of the image and notes the tale is for sale at all newsstands in Ledger Number Seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
New York Ledger
New York
Aro Kyiie
Rep Kwyire
Rep Kyiie
Kir Carson
Wvlease
Roserr Bonnner
HyDRONAPHTHOL Soap Promises Fast Skin Cure
Medicated HyDRONAPHTHOL Soap treats dandruff scalp diseases blotches pimples rough skin chapped hands or lips and all skin affections. It is sweetly perfumed, suitable as a toilet requisite and as a shaving soap for barber's itch and face pimples. Each cake in neat tin box, 25c.
Will of Louisa M Alcott Burned Manuscripts and Large Bequests
Probate Court records Louisa May Alcott's will dated July 10 1887 naming Anna B Pratt executrix. It states all manuscripts and her mother's papers be burned. large trusts for Frederick Pratt Louisa Nierker and John Pratt. copyrights left to John Pratt. extensive trust provisions for Anna B Pratt to manage for her children and Louisa. Some art works to go to the Boston Art Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa M. Alcott
Middlesex County
Anna B. Pratt
Concord
Samuel E. Sewall
Louisa May Nierker
Anna,b. Pratt
Frederick Pratt
John Pratt
Europe
Louisa M. Nierker
Frederick
Job
Louisa
Anna
Dewewan
Art Museum
Boston
Tariff Reform Debate Set at Tremont Temple
A public debate between the Massachusetts Tariff Reform League and the Home Market Club is planned for Tremont Temple on Saturday evening March 24. Everett P. Wheeler will represent the tariff reformers and Benjamin Butterworth will argue for protectionists with forty five minutes for opening remarks and fifteen minutes for closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Tariff Reform League
Home Market Club
Tremont Temple
Everett P. Wheeler
New York
Benjamin Butterworth
Cincinnati
Wheeler
Firefighting proposal for safer exits suggested by reader
George T. Angell asks the Post to back a cheap rescue gear idea after the Springfield Union fire. He proposes a small iron ball on twine to pass through upper windows, allowing occupants to descend via ropes with hooks belts metal rings and a 45 degree incline, ropes kept wet or made invincible. He argues the cost is low and could save lives locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Union
Springfield
George T. Angell
Pure Cod Liver Oil and Phosphates Advised as Cure
Dr. Alex Wilbur of this city touts Pure Cod Liver Oil and Phosphates as a remedy for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and other wasting diseases. The product is pleasant to take and has met with remarkable success.
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Alex. Wilbur
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Villéle
Louis XVIII
Frankfurt
Hessian
Olmutz
Palatinate
Landau
Germersheim
Waghnusel
Odurlach
Mayence
Order of Free and Accepted Masons of
Wilheim
Manteuffel
von Roon
W. Beatty-Kingston
London
Frederick William Lewis
William
Charles Louis Bonaparte
Alexander Pavlovich
Sbar-Sur-Aube
Frederick William IV
Louise
Cambridge
Heidelberg
Bingen
Emeror Wilhelm
America
King OF
Young Prince Wilhelm
Robert Bonner
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