Separate coach law struck down in Kentucky
A Karthington era column notes that Kentucky's separate coach for Black passengers has been declared unconstitutional. The piece critiques tariff policy and silver coinage while citing remarks by Governor Altgeld and Indianapolis Journal opinions on finance and labor. It also reports on New York Democratic splits led by Isador Vermeer and Wormser’s stance against fifty cent dollar dishonesty.
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Kentucky
New York
Isador Vermeer
United States
Wormser
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wormeser
Shipbuilding Tonnage Shifts by Administration in 1890s
The Navy department report for the 1895 fiscal year shows shiptonnage under Democratic and Republican rule. Tonnage fell 41 percent during Cleveland's first term to 623,046 tons, rose 74 percent under Harrison to 1,094,192 tons, then dropped to 454,436 tons in Cleveland's second term, while Harrison's first three years had 895,559 tons. A strong Republican tilt among shipbuilders is noted. The Agricultural Department bulletin also reviews American trade with Norway as part of a series.
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Benjamin Harrison
United States
Grover Cleveland
Norway Imports and Exports Detailed in Bulletin
A bulletin analyzes Norway's foreign trade with 1894 figures. Imports totaled 55.2 million dollars and exports 32.8 million, with rye flour, wheat flour, coffee, sugar, pork and hides among top imports. Exports are mainly fish, lumber, and wool products, while U.S. Norse trade favors American pork, hides, greases, wheat, petroleum, machinery, and returns mainly wood pulp and fish.
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Norway
United States
Mars Facts From The Globe of Mars
The North American Review presents precise measurements of Mars including its year length of 686 days 23 hours 80 minutes 41 seconds and a day length of 24 hours 37 minutes 22.65 seconds. It details Mars density gravity and comparative weights, noting Mars weighs about 60 pounds for a 160 pound Earth man and its diameter is about half Earth's.
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Mars
Earth
North American Review
Simple process converts clay to alumina with silica-free output
Hei bling describes a straightforward method in Comptes Rendus. Clay mixed with equal parts ammonia and potassium sulphates yields hollow bricks heated to 270 to 280 C. Ammonia and ammonium sulphate gases react to form acid potassium sulphate which binds with alumina to create alum, later washed out. Silica remains to be used in cements. Granular alumina forms on shelves in a tower with ammoniacal fumes.
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Comptes Rendus
One Man Barras Praises Mention of Lefebvre in Memoirs
The memoirs recount Barras praising Marshal Lefebvre for courtesy and virtuous character during Napoleonic service when Lefebvre held high offices. Barras notes Lefebvre’s honesty and integrity, even toward those Barras viewed with distrust.
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Barras
Marshal Lefebvre
Duc de Dantzick
Mme. Sans-Gene
Napoleon
Usurper and foe clash over debts and duty in memoirs
In London Athenaeum and New York Sun excerpts, the usurper and deadliest personal foe loom as patrons and schemers. Barras is cited with Lefebvre’s remembered kindness, while a troubled young author proposes wealth through savings from manuscript funds to build a sinking fund for old age.
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Barras
Lefebvre
Duc de Dantzick
London Athenaeum
New York Sun
Ear surgery describes crescent cartilage shaping result
Disagreeable ear projection can be corrected by surgery. A crescent shaped piece of ear cartilage is removed from the back of the ear. The wound is sewn and bandaged until healing completes yielding a properly formed ear.
The Inspired Camp Cook Outing on camp cuisine
The article praises the camp cook as an artist and notes the cook’s pride in handling utensils, managing multiple dishes, and keeping campware clean. It emphasizes fire control, efficiency, and hygiene including washing utensils to avoid tainted flavors.
The Irish Pastor and His Flocks Revered Guide
A contemporary Review excerpt portrays Father Pat as a much loved Irish pastor revered for spiritual leadership, consoling the sick, and selfless devotion. The article notes peasants’ affection, the role of “Soggarth aroon,” and contrasts holy calling with worldly learning. It closes by a brief historical remark on Norman rulers.
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Pat
Ireland
Father Pat
Soggarth
Curious Exchange Skewers Gunners and Marital Strife
In a witty Detroit Free Press exchange, a sharp quip about love and perception follows a grim Indianapolis Journal line on nerves and aim. A cheerful idiot questions gunners about nervous complaints, while a battered marriage humorously unravels as love is argued to be blind.
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Indianapolis Journal
Detroit Free Press
Urbane advice on praising a partner in sports play.
A Victorian style guide urges restraint and bland politeness toward a partner during a game. It counsels smiling at misplays, avoiding penalties, and praising the partner to win others’ favor, even when performing well or poorly.
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Tia
Eanuler
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