Can Convicts Reform and the Man Behind the Stripes
A reflective column rails against public cruelty to ex convicts, recounting a Sing Sing case and a New York pedlar ex convict’s fall from grace. It condemns press sensationalism and police zeal, arguing reform is possible if judged by character and effort, not stigma.
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New York
William Cullen Bryant
Southey
Scott
Wilson
Lockhart
Ettrick Shepherd
Henry Ward Beecher
Czar
Russia
Napoleon
Dro Qppoeens
Sing Sing Ayi
Ding Sing
Auburn
Concord
Weathersfield
Jim
Newark
Cain
Ap Ce
Ram
Caugh
Ain
Kissano
California
Fanny
San Francisco
Patti
Florida as health resort and real estate draw in 1880s
In this Florida exposition, J W Hamilton contrasts Florida with Italy, noting Florida’s rapid growth of winter visitors and investments from the North. He cites hotel tallies from 1882 to 1886, discusses health considerations for invalids, warns against poor housing, and argues Florida’s death rate is lower than many Northern states while urging informed real estate engagement and caution with land schemes. He previews future letters detailing best counties and farming prospects.
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Italy
Florida
Mississippi River
England
Wales
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Rom
St. Peter’s
Rome
Italian
Europe
South
New York State
Somerville
Providence
Jacksonville
California
Far West
North
United States
Tropics
New England
St. Augustine
Orlando
Palatka
Linford
Gainesville
Pensacola
Tampa
Winter Park
Green Cove Porings
Brooksville
Geala
Deland
Leesburg
Platt City
Cedar Key
Eustis
Ie Funiak Springs
Altamonte
Apopka
Orange City
Micanopy
Center Hill
New Smyrna
Waldo
Port Orange
Conant
Fort Mason
Orange Park
Ponce de Leon
Sipitarium
Hull
Nahant
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Llinois
Minnesota
Northwestern
J. W. Hamilton
Carnegie Whitefield Marriage Quiet Pittsburg Millionaire Bride
New York reports the wedding of Andrew Carnegie and Miss Whitfield at No 35 West Forty eighth Street with a simple ceremony before Rev Charles H Eaton. The bride, daughter of the late John W Whitfield, wore a grey travelling gown and nephetos rose bouquet. Elaborate decorations adorned the house.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Penn
Miss Whitfield
West Forty-eighth Street
John W. Whitred
Wintfield, Powers & Co
Vielding
Mr. Carnegie
Cresson
Alleghany Mountains
Pennsylvania
Carnegie
Kitfield
Murder over fifty cents in Clarkeburg incident
Wheeling dispatch reports a fatal Clayton Clarkeburg dispute over fifty cents. Ike Carell, a coal miner, went to James Freeman after dark to settle a debt. An argument escalated to blows. Freeman produced a clasp knife and stabbed Carell in the breast, killing him. Freeman, about 60, has evaded arrest.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Clarkesburg
Ike Carell
James Freeman
Catrell
Freeman
Settie
Woman's Paradise on TatToasu Island in Washington Territory
In April at TatToasu Island Washington Territory a writer argues for women to claim land via homesteads or pre emptions. He describes women owning stock and land in eastern Washington and Oregon and details a plan for women to establish self sufficient ranch homesteads, pooling efforts to secure title after residence periods. He contrasts productive women with idle men and notes regional growth, climate and infrastructure including cities with electric lights and steamships.
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TatToasu Island
W. T
Washington
Oregon
Old
Massachusetts
Adam
Lana
New York
Boston
Morse Alphabet Must G9 Type Writing to Telegraphy
April 24 report on James F Laughlin a young electrician who after five years of effort has perfected a device that uses a typewriter linked to electric current to send telegraphic messages. The system duplicates messages at multiple receivers and promises secrecy and rapid transmission, rivaling Morse and potentially undermining telephone use.
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James F. McLaughlin
Bell Telephone
McLaughlin
Young McLaughlin
Superannuated Actors at Forrest Home Celebrate Shakespeare Birthday
In Philadelphia on April 23 a large city party arrived by 2:02 train to Forrest Home to witness a drama and music program commemorating Shakespeare's 823rd birthday. Seniors Frank Lawler 77 and Rachael Carter 79 starred in Othello and Desdemona with others, including Mme Michels and Richard Pentistan, delivering varied pieces and a cited review of Shakespeare's life. A luncheon followed with a standing toast to Edwin Forrest.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Holmesburg Junction
Broadstreet
Forrest Home
William Shakespeare
Simon Hassler
Frank Lawler
Hamlet
Mme. Michels
Shakespeare
Vertin
Richard Pentistan
Henry VII
Pentistan
Rachael Carter
Michels
Emilia
Dwin Forrest
Four Bars Found Not Worth Their Stated Value
A wealthy New York City man deposited four bars at the United States assay office claiming they were gold from California and worth forty thousand dollars. Receiver Mr. Graham questioned the bars lightness, samples were assayed and found to be copper with a thin gold wash, yielding about four dollars instead of forty thousand.
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New Yorks
United States
California
Sam
Graham
Wonderful Popularity of Hop Bitters Prevails Worldwide
A promotion of Hop Bitters boasts it as the age's greatest curative, with testimonials from Coshocton New York to Gorham New Hampshire and Syracuse. Letters claim rapid relief from paralysis shakiness and skin ailments, crediting the tonic with restoring health and vigor to elderly and ill individuals.
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Syracuse
N. Y
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Lynn
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Cleveland
Chica Coro
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C.ty
Philadelph Haltliore
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Mobile
Jookbonving
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N. X. LW
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Lebanon
Chiao
H. C. Rowell & CC CO
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Outfi Pub. Co
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Boston, Mass
Everyt Brown
America
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Fathe
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North America
India
Tee Tee
GLOBE
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Phila
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Edy Co
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Craigie Medical Clinic
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Brown Bros
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