Current Comment reveals varied 19th century world events
The article lists diverse items including new office appointments in the Ustre States and Haverford College, treaties approved by the German Reichstag, notable fortunes and misfortunes, dynamite attacks near Batoum, and upcoming land grants debates. It also notes Stanley’s expedition plans, royal and aristocratic scandals, and maritime industry growth, with shorter notes on crops, weather, and U.S. naval academy admissions.
News of the Week highlights late May world events
Gleaned notes recount Queen's 4th of May celebrations in New Haven and Crete political tensions. Czar's return to St Petersburg. Anwan S. Denver's paralysis in New York. deaths of H J Krastspris and Rev Rechany Newrox. consuls named for St Paul de la Undo and Montevideo. stock and legal notices. widespread fires, rail and ship incidents. and collegiate drills and shows across cities.
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United States
St. Paul de la Undo
Portugal
Edward J. Hill
North Carolina
Montevideo
Jat Gorin
Russell Kaye
Frederick I. Ames
Joh T. Terry
J. T. Kekort
American Telegraph & Cable Company
Newe York
Lord Lansdown
M. Revvirn
Dakota
Michigan
Northwest
Alnae Jiuvte Biane
Tidianapolis
Kap. Nasewert
Battleford
Norway
Parmington
N. H
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Jienyor
Cal
J. A. Routh
Nat Bruen
Hurlington
Racine Wind
Olympia Brown Wilson
Wilson
Wisconsin
England
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Zeitck
Arizona
Vermont
Pensylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Columbia
Virginia
Tunota
Scotland
Dominion of Canada
St. Johnsburg
Horner
Hainault
Belgium
United States Supreme Court
Maane
London
Ini Qtandary
Minneapolis
Minn
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Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri
Tris
City of
Mexico
Anapolis
Ind
W. P. Mason & Bonus Store
Elgiin Senate
Supreme Court of the United State
Rudkle
Berlin Medical Society
Medical Congress
Washington
Owas
Weeks
Brooklyn
Fiat
Hon
Bhawnees
Indian Territory
Naval Advisory Board
Atlanta
Quips and Quirks in 19th Century Newspapers
A composite digest of humorous snippets from Chicago Merchant Traveler Shoe and Leather Reporter and other papers. It cites brief witticisms about aging, parades, caskets of cash, scandals, legal squabbles, and social foibles, plus a New Haven jeweler sueing over grammar and gravity of publication.
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Journal of Education
New Haven
Norristown Herald
Haytian Soldiers Describe Haytian Army In Ridicule
A piece ridicules the Haytian army describing a parade with thirteen privates, ten officers, and six drummers. Officers wear elaborate uniforms while common soldiers are in tatters and mismatched gear. The piece notes the staff’s pride and the army’s disdain for service, portraying a chaotic spectacle and weak discipline.
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