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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1891
Page
5
The fragment describes a theatre outing with Mr Softfello and a young man, mentioning a Sweet girl with appealing eyes. The memory is tangled, unsure whether the play was a tragedy or a comedy, and a relative reference to a nearby aunt is noted.
Fragmentary note quotes Mrs and Dr Curem from Berlin about lymph therapy. Conversation hints at whether Prof ae lymph was obtained and doubts about its curative properties.
A brief dialogue scene shows a piano accompaniment as a character asks Mr. Plungley which composer he admires, Beethoven or Chopin. He responds with a puzzled air and references a coy remark about hearing a song while addressing Miss Grace.
A fragment from Texas Siftings notes an unsettled marriage where a young wife tells her mother she wishes to end the relationship. The brief item mentions potential separation actions and a plan to move out this morning.
In Chicago a costly trend among brides draws attention as many brides insist on elaborate ill plated slippers and ornate attire. The Philadelphia Record notes a wave where brides seek extravagance, with friends and relatives often pressed to support or imitate the fashionable purchases.
A fragmented note argues women should act wisely and timely in daily decisions. It reflects older sayings about haste and morality, urging caution during shopping and routine tasks. The piece sketches social expectations rather than reporting a specific event.
Brief fragment notes a quirky reflection from Malden on marriage and usefulness. The readable text hints at a satirical complaint about how farcical or practical matters frame relationships and daily life, with a tongue in cheek tone characteristic of the periodical’s lighter pieces.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Journal notes February as a bleak month for work and rent. It hints at weary daily labor and the strain of finances in a city context. The piece reads as a voice of longing for steadier seasonal income.
Scattered lines suggest a playful Puck style exchange about an informal bill and a valentine related token. The readable bits show a girl, a florist, and mentions of sending items and a bill, but the context and outcome remain uncertain.
An Atchison Globe item quotes a seasoned husband saying there is one moment when a woman should be left alone, the moment a line of clothes comes down in the mud. The remark frames a humorous marital moment amid domestic chores.
Fragmentary text shows unclear phrases and stray words. Reading hints at puzzle like content with scattered terms and partial sentences, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or subject. No clear person, place, date, organization, or outcome emerges.
A Washington Star item notes a humorous exchange between a editor and an office boy about spelling. The boy laments his schooling while the editor teases him, highlighting small town newsroom banter.
A reflective line urges not to let today trouble you since yesterday’s troubles can be softened by laughter. It frames a hopeful attitude toward present worries and highlights humor as a coping tool.
In Kate Field's Washington column, the narrator recalls attending a marriage but losing track afterward. The couple reportedly got along, with him living at a New York club while she boarded in New Orleans, indicating separate living arrangements post union.
In Jewellers' Weekly an amused buyer requests to see a new theft prevention device but the inventor refuses, noting the device was stolen yesterday by a pickpocket. The brief exchange highlights concerns over security and the theft incident itself.
A dialogue in a New York Weekly item features a needy client fearing payment if the case fails. The lawyer reassures him that compensation is guaranteed by sharing a partner with the opposing side. The exchange underscores a wit of legal negotiation and satire.
A brief 19th century style aphorism pairs a question about charity with a wry reply that medicine is the true blessing. The line echoes a philanthropic sentiment suited to a period punctuation and publication voice.
A mother boasts of her infant deemed the smartest baby in the world by a friend. The child performs imagined feats, imitates a locomotive, puffs cheeks, and mimics affectionate gestures while being held aloft.
Manager Harry Williams explains a bold plan to Chief Bigelow involving lithographs frozen into ice blocks on city sidewalks. He says manufacturing ice will render clear, unspoiled ads that appear painted on the ice and can be used or removed as needed.
In Chicago agents report a dramatic thwarted dynamite plot against H. H. Shufeldt’s distillery, linked to the Whiskey Trust. A bribe offer of 25000 to destroy facilities risked immense loss of life and property. George J. Gibson, secretary of the trust, may flee to Europe as authorities pursue evidence and witnesses.
A boiler explosion at the Quebec Worsted Company factory in Hare Point wrecked the engine house and damaged much of the main building. Many workers were buried or injured. rescuers and doctors rushed to the scene as police and fire brigades controlled crowds. Officials estimate yearly output at about 260,000 dollars with yarn production around 1,600 pounds daily.
The high authority denies reports of a forthcoming reciprocity proclamation with Venezuela and a Brazil deal. Blaine tables show Brazil imports of U S products. previous U S share remains small. Newfoundland debates resolutions on trade with the United States, annexation sentiment rising amid Conservative and opposition support.
The document protests the colonial interests being made subservient to the Dominion and denounces the delay in ratifying the convention as unjustifiable, showing disregard for the colony's prosperity and well being.
In Quebec on February 12 Hon Wilfred Laurier the Liberal leader attacked Sir John A Macdonalds emigration claim and accused him of duplicity on reciprocity He defended free trade stance and warned of direct taxation while pledging loyalty to Canada and England and predicting Liberal electoral success.
About 50 bandits along the Rio Grande have terrorized West Texas for months, firing on James Cline’s ranch and later attacking Victoriana Hernandez. Oscar Duke, a boy, was killed and a bandit died in the ensuing fight. Ranchers pursue across the river. residents move families to Marfa amid fear of plunder.
In Chicano Ill February 14 a clash occurred as a group of Italians attempting to work in a secluded Jackson Park area for the world’s fair were spotted by idle pickets. The crowd armed with sticks and stones charged, forcing the Italians to flee. Carpenters on temporary structures were paid less than union wages, prompting a detain and ultimatum to quit. Some complied. others were tied off scaffolds.
A coroner's jury in Greensporo Penn renders verdict on the Mam moth mine disaster that killed 108 men. They fault mining practices none and urge amendments to laws banning working under water with open light but allow electric lighting and safety lamps.
Washington reports the President and Secretary Proctor backed Col. Forsythe's handling at Wounded Knee contrary to Gen. Miles advice. The related correspondence will be released today. A bill to open the Cherokee strip has been favorably reported to Congress. Sioux reinforcement in Washington concluded Wednesday and the Indians will begin homeward travel.
Louisv ille Kentucky February 12. Judge Lewis leader of the Law and Order Club in the Howard Turner feud slain by his son Sydney aged 21 in the home barn. The son drew a .45 pistol and fired twice fatally wounding the jurist, then fled. Officers pursue him with capture almost certain.
Hon Marcus Morton former Massachusetts Supreme Court justice died in Boston on Tuesday evening aged 73. He was the son of a former chief justice and governor. Other news reports note a bank cashier in Ayer absconding with about 24000 dollars, speculation cited as a cause. A Cooper Union meeting denounced free coinage with remarks from Fairchild and Schurz and a letter from President Cleveland. Two young brothers found dead near Utica Minnesota after blizzard exposure. The president approved act increasing pay to enlisted men with Merit certificates. A proposed United States Glass Company seeks a 1 million dollar charter across several cities. A Burlington line train derailed near Vandalia Indiana. three cars destroyed by fire, many injured. Forged papers from Henry McShane & Co in Baltimore and New York circulated for 20148 dollars.
Fragmented report details an array of incidents from 1890 era news. It notes an explosion injuring four at West Lafayette and a gas blast with fatalities, a bank controversy, and a court dispute over management of electric companies. Additional items cover a fire at Aurora Mercantile block, strikes by coke workers near Scottdale, and a mix of legal notices and police actions.
R J Jones of Mexico Missouri claims a hydraulic engine that runs by compressed air or water and can replace steam powered engines. He says his model, 12 by 14 inches, will soon be exhibited and prove perpetual motion solved after twenty years study. He is 44, born in Virginia, a farmer by trade, and recently moved to Mexico.
Prof James A Harrison highlights in the Chautauquan March issue a historical sketch detailing Tudor era social rules. He lists practices such as staying awake after a full meal, choosing merriment before rest, sleeping on a side, wearing a scarlet nightcap, adjusting hours seasonally, and keeping a toast to Le God while avoiding snails rats and mice in sleeping rooms.
A young man complains to the baker about bread turned hard. The baker retorts that he has made bread since long before. The exchange ends with the young man offering to trade some loaves he has already bought.
An advertisement invites readers to learn how to restore hearing from John Garmore who was deaf for 80 years. It provides his Cincinnati address No 366 Vine Street and instructions to call or send a stamp for full particulars.
The international copyright bill dominates Senate debate all week amid changes and a looming Friday or Monday vote. House appropriations and naval issues, including a Puget Sound dry dock, share attention as Barrundia and subsidy questions spark extensive discussion.
The Senate debated free coinage and civil service issues with mentions of General Water and General Cleveland. Admiral Porter’s death was announced with praise from Mr. Hale and others, followed by a Senate adjournment. The House discussed copyright and Indian policy as well as military appropriations, with Gen Sherman’s death announced and funeral plans initiated.
Baltimore Sun reports from Washington that Democratic strategy pressured Gov. Hill toward the Senate. A contested Henry Watterson letter is cited as a possible factor, though Hill denies receiving it. He and Cleveland were urged to unite, with a Manhattan Club dinner cited as a turning point. Cleveland silent on the letter.
Hartford Conn Feb 12 The House committee said Democrats rejected their plans to submit the disputed questions and insisted on seating their officers first. The House adopted a resolution declaring Nicholas Staub Democrat elected controller and invited the Senate to convene for his inauguration. The Senate adjourned to next Tuesday as the resolution reached that body.
In Bismarck on February 11 the prohibition battle grew hotter as the House remained in session 24 hours. A tie vote of 31 to 31 between proponents and opponents was reached with absentees returning. A motion to reconsider the prior day’s vote passed, setting the bill as a special order for today amid renewed pressure and strong lobbying. Democrats largely supported resubmission, keeping the contest unsettled.
Howton Monday February 16 reports butter receipts easing last week with prices firm and imitations noted. Cheese prices mixed while demand remains moderate. Eggs, beans, dried fruits, and vegetables show varied demand. oats, corn, flour, and sugar quoted with steady firm trends. Hides, seed, and wool markets also listed with current broker quotes and packing figures.
Arrivals of Eve 2009 Brighton and Watertown for the week include cattle 2353 head, sheep and price 11 284, swine 84 805, veals 705, horses 839. Western cattle 1710, Eastern 643. Western sheep and lambs 9440, Eastern 1908, Northern totals listed. Prices of hides and skins noted for Brighton and country hides and tallow values.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses woodsmen on Puget Sound living on claims and in logging camps, enjoying cedar scented air and strong physiques. A Marine recalls awe at their size and strength, noting one man who challenged neighbors, with garbled dialogue on laziness and work.
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