Fragment from a 1887 tale of Elias Bacharach and Christine
A dramatic confession letter reveals Elias Bacharach’s awakening remorse after a failed engagement and marriage. He recalls passion, moral conflict, and longing expressed in a perilous moment in Steinway Hall, leading to a pledge of atonement and a new awareness of his past harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caine
Ageis
Mr. Blum
Ruch
Boaz
Fiipold
Ants Pont
Elias
Jen
Elias Bacharach
Missatilda Morgenthau
Gedaza
Lewis
Wil Ie
Tillie
Kristine Redwood
Elias’ Crabbe
Mider
Christine
Alread
Isha
Jullie
Yllias
Fim
Sayred
Meng
Wilhelm Meister
Tom Hoes
A Minister with a Hard Heart
Berks county church groups organize anti giggling sociables to raise church funds. Patrons who laugh or smile face a small fine as part of the event. The playful discipline aims to support church activities despite derisive chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown Herald
Berks County
Thrilling escape at Oak Hill Stock Farm Newton Highlands
Mr. E D Wiggin narrates a dramatic morning at Oak Lil stock farm detailing four yearling stallions including Arrival Boston Wilkes Pedro and Transfer. A rough encounter tumbled Pedro onto Transfer while Norval and others intervened. Absolute and other stallions receive praise for breeding, speed, and training on the farm’s 600 acre pasture and half mile track near Newton Centre and the Charles River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Wiggin
Oak Lil Stock Farm
Newton Highlands
Frank Stanley
Boston Wilkes
Pedro
Transfer
Norval
Pedo
Sam
Charley Wilkes
Arrival
Asphasia
Alcantara
Mambrino Patchen
Estelle
Monarch
England
Stoc
Pat
Charlies River
Newton Centre
Toms
Vehi Neenham
Charles
Charley
Jey
Lexington
New England
Jack Splan
Wilkes
Kentucky
Tator
Jay
Phallas
Wes Gates
Tia” ‘Elliot
Allie’ West
Jewett
Eames Fam
Fire
Lacy Lorne
Wy Do
Clark Kie
Iligon
Ajolica
da ‘Kett
Etta Jones
Pilot
Pilot, Jr
Ee Maud
Jay-Eyeee
Medley
Copperbottom
Tiary Ilkes
Allie West
Wes
Almont
Downer's Bay
Mr. Wiggin
Phia'las
Absolute
Maud S
Jay-Eye-See
Paper Bottom
Harry Wilkes
Ory
Saoteene
Bessie Wilkes
Red Wilkes
George Wine
Carrie T
Almanly
Alexander
Abdallah
Tura Fara Truce
Nes Inten
Robert
Absolte
Jady
G. Fuflerten
Charle
Artha
Alcyone
Geolkes
C Walker
Helen Ilot
Opperhead
Mabel Brogn
Funeral of Vicar General Quinn at St Patrick's Cathedral
The funeral of the late Vicar General Quinn was held at St Patrick's Cathedral New York with a large priestly attendance and many Catholic societies represented Bishop Farrel of Trenton delivered the eulogy calling him a true soldier of faith The ceremonies featured a draped cathedral and solemn processions with Monsignor Quinn remembered by church leaders and mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Quinn
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Farrel
Trenton
Monsignor
Lara
Apes
Gil
Soolate
Farley
April Fool Squeeze Recalls a Tempting Moment
A humorous verse recalls a rich suitor’s April Fool moment with a Belle of Dedham, describing a near kiss and a fond hand hold. The narrator reflects on folly, desire, and the limits of courting charm amid social nudges from Needham Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needham
Mass
Chronicle
Parisian pawnshops under Monts de Piete system
A historical overview explains that private pawn brokers were banned in Paris and public Monts de Piete offices now handle loans. Originating in a 15th century Italian movement, these institutions operate with councils led by mayors, with a fixed 8 percent total rate after costs. Pledges unpaid after a year go to auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Italy
Hplien
Taly
Sarge
Ex St
Rue Des
Rue Des Rich Mantenag
Seine
Speerest
Beere
Russia and Nihilist Execution Prompted by Czar Shot
A humorous exchange in Texas Siftings notes how swiftly Russia handled an assassination attempt on the Czar. The dialogue jokes that Russia’s prompt act contrasts with the “reprehensible procrastination” of past plots, reflecting on the Nihilist's execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Siftings
Smith
Russia
Jones
Quaker marriages cited in Philadelphia paper surprise
Fifty one marriages were announced in a single Philadelphia edition, highlighted as characteristic of the Quaker community. The prose notes their demure appearance and old fashioned charm as a local curiosity in a period piece on marriage notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Education
Philadelphia
Tabitha
Glimpses of Opportunity in Rochester Post-Express
A fragment from the Rochester Post-Express notes an urge to seize opportunity amid a reflective mood. The brief hints at life on earth and a sense of providence, conveying a newspaper voice from a past era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Post-Express
Blaine plans Irish sympathy tour abroad for 1888 bid
The New England World correspondent reports Blaine will visit Europe and Ireland to court Irish American voters. He intends meetings with Gladstone and Home Rule leaders, aiming to boost support from Irish associations and press. The trip may include a Dublin or London reception and public speeches to rally backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avavsta
New England
New York World
Blaine
Europe
Maine Ata
Ireland
Friends of Ireland
America
England
Gladstone
Home Rule Party
Home Rule
London
Pogusa
Plument
Parnell
Wheensee
Groland
Lonon
Maine
Gillespie
YF. Orchard
Augusta
Burehard
Sogrybody
Ohio
New York
Iit
Burchard
Sophie
Mysteriou
Patrick 53
Tor
Orld
Ford
Feo
Tyee
Mr. Ford
Blaine Bag
Portland
Tish Ammericen
Bodwell
Paralyzed farmer amazes onlookers in Mecosta county
Detroit butcher Joe Willetts encountered a paralyzed farmer while passing through Mecosta county. The man attempted to yank a stubborn stump with oxen, failed, and was astonished when Willetts lifted the uprooted stump with ease. The incident ended with the farmer unable to move, still seated in his chair, as Willetts drove away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Preas
Detroit
Joe Willetts
Mecosta County
Joe
Robbery Ring Trailed by Fancy Supper Spoils
A Pittsburg Dispatch report describes a group taking wine oranges and a communion service among stolen goods. One thief mistook the service for a silver tea set and set a table with only seeds. A chase ensued after the misidentified silver tea set was discovered and removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tichborne case thrills to follow in court reports
Readers are promised a gripping legal contest soon as a complex property dispute unfolds. The fragment references Wadone and Nash manor, showing historical holdings tied to William Giffard, Earl of Buckingham, from the Conqueror era, with vague notes on a 000 valued property and scattered musical bands and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadone
Nash
William Giffard
Earl of
Buckingham
Prea
Cooley Rejects Suspended Long and Short Haul Clause Request
Chairman Cooley of the interstate commerce commission replies to Minnesota & Northwestern railroad traffic manager J A Hanley urging suspension of the long and short haul prohibition. He explains suspensions are exceptional and require careful investigation to avoid harming other interests while preserving the general rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cooley
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. A. Hanley
Minnesota & Northwestern Railroad
Congress
Freier
Boards of Trade
Poe
Sena
Eve Nist
Iteelf
Caae
Vanity Fair lampoons American women and Europe travel
The piece contrasts American widows and daughters with European travel norms, noting a supposed fatality among bonanza kings and a lax arithmetic of wealth. It claims American men marry for money, while mocking English manners and stereotypes in a satirical critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Vanity Fair
Europe
England
Fair
Talon
Old Adam
The Official Cigarette in Washington Officials’ Smoking Rise
A Washington Letter in the Baltimore American reports a surge in cigarette use among public officials. Officials say cigarettes satisfy cravings cheaply and discreetly during office hours, with many admitting dependence and viewing cigarett es as preferable to cigars. Social events show groups of men smoking in the gentlemens room. A tobacconist notes high cigarette sales among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Iim
Aokarsts
Odd Items From Across The Nation And Abroad
A mosaic of quirky notes from Sebec to Philadelphia. items include a Virginia election defeat for a candidate in a white shirt, a potato based celluloid, railway sandwich bullets, a Bombay Gazette workforce move, a seven foot postmaster in Scott Bar, and a New Orleans parrot coordinating its own cage escape. Scattered anecdotes cover fashion, longevity in Germany, fiscal tidbits, and curious legal and social oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebec
Chesterfield County
Virginia
Bombay Gazette
Scott Bar
Cal
United States
W. D. Howells
New York
Germany
Gainesville
Fla
Nashville Union
Tennessee
W. H. Parkinson
Mineral Point
Wis
Bronson
Mich
D. B. Stevens
Cassville
Washington
Alaska
Pacific Ocean
Cape Flattery
Boston
England
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Penn
Susan Johnson
Neogra
Til
Traction Company of
Hiladelphia
Henry J. Wright
Colonel Sharp
Canton
London General Omnibus Company
E. Berry Wall
Longan
Tts
America
New Orleans
Lord Lansdowne
Henry Charles Keith Petty Fitzmaurice
Marquis of
Lansdowne
Earl Wycombe of
Chipping Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
Viscount Calne
Calnestone
Wiltshire
Lord Wycombe
Bucinghamshire
Earl of
Kerry
Shelure
Clanmaurice
Fitzmaurice
Lixnaw
Dunkeron
John Conrad
Prestone, Il
Conrail
Bishop Haven
Newhall
Newark
California
San Francisco Chronicle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sidney Luska
O.M. Dunham
Cassell & Co., Limited
Felf
Rich
Steiney Helmoe
Doris
Steinway Hall
Basel
PW “Hall
Faust
Ut Rt
Gallars
Delmonico’s
Theak Hill Stock Farm
Great Eastern
Christina
Providence
Gov. Hee
Toytan
Charley Wirne
Clara Gheveles
Myst de Frat
H. D. Rogers
Clley
Ana
Parols
Roland
Hayden
Orses
John Clay
Demen
Altale
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Tie
Thoes
Ale
April You
Somerville Mass
Monta de Piete
James G. Blaine
Patrick Ford
Witten Fa
Vanity Watt
Bown
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!