Weekly Leader With Supplement Highlights Bayard Taylor Death
The notice notes Bayard Taylor's death and the widespread praise from Germany and England. It mentions his bestselling work Hldorado and over twenty editions, plus praise from Gen. Grant’s associate Geo W Childs. Also covered are political shifts, customs, and economic events of the era.
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Tim
Ameer
Bismarck
Blaine
Chicago
St. Louis
Bayard Taylor
Onlr
Bank of England
J. Madison Walls
New Orleans
Senate
Oppressed Russians Seek Constitution as Uprising Grows
A printed petition to the czarowitch argues for reforms in Russia as nihilism rises and espionage tightens control. The piece notes growing calls for a collectively responsible cabinet and a constitution, praising Alexander II for potential freedom measures.
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Czarowitch
Russia
Alexander II
Royal wedding and other 19th century headlines
The article reports the marriage of the Duke of Cumberland to Princess Thyra at Christiansborg Castle, noting dynastic claims and potential future. It also covers varied notices from New York experiments on heating systems to political opinion, finance, and curious urban planning ideas, with multiple brief items and opinions.
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Duke of Cumberland
Thyra
Christiansborg
Copenhagen
George V
Hanover
George III
England
Victoria
Germany
Wales
Greece
Denmark
Fredensborg
Eugenie
Prince Imperial
New York
Gen. Spinola
British Lion Smiles At Likely War With Russia
News from China reports a grand army of conquest forming in the empire with the emperor determined to secure internal peace. A Russian advance to recover Yakoob Beg’s province and reports of massacres hint at a looming colossal clash between Britain and Russia, possibly curbing Russian southern aims.
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China
Yakoob Beg
Russia
Europe
Asia
Mrs Bruce Described With Olive Silk Costume In Visit
A lady correspondent portrays Mrs. Senator Bruce as slender and refined in olive silk and velvet with a matching bonnet and gloves. Her Australian complexion and poised bearing invite misperception as Mexican or Spanish, noting delicate features, large eyes with Moorish tenderness.
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Senator Bruce
Bruce
Human Body Facts for Fifteen Year Old Readers
Anatomy overview outlining age, bones, muscles, blood, heart details, lung capacity, brain weight, nerves, skin layers and thickness, skin area, atmospheric pressure, and sweat pores. Includes figures for heart rate, blood and air metrics, and total body drainage length.
Butler as Seen From Paris and California
A Paris paper lauds General Butler for wit and courage, recounting his Civil War exploits and political career. It notes his wink during California stump speeches earned him a nickname and describes Southern crowds opposing gun control while Ku Klux slang circulates. it mentions chickens sold by colored vendors at railway stations and a vivid, satirical portrait of Butler’s public image.
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Butler
Paris
Gen. Butler
Hamburg
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Kearney
Hayes
California
Chicago
South Carolina
Russia rail accident and New England storm hit coast
The article notes a Russia rail disaster the first in years and a damaging New England storm affecting shipping. It also mentions Bayard Taylor’s poverty despite a life policy, officials ill with pneumonia in Washington, and a political season marked by health concerns and resignations.
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Bisbee
Russia
New England
Bayard Taylor
Thornburg
Tenn
Riddle
Pnaemonia
Washington
Christmas Day Hymns and Angelic Caroling Recited
The poem recalls Christmas morning and the world joining in reverent cheer. Cattle kneel at the blessed night, children wake to gift filled stockings, and streets and hearts echo the angels song. Christians are urged to seek Christ and welcome the newborn king with glad singing.
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Holy Angels
Old Man Recites Christmas Tale of Christiana Darling
A family narrator recounts finding a baby girl on Christmas Eve and raising her as their own. They name her Christiana and cherish her as a divine gift, while facing worry about who will care for her after they are gone. The tale ends with faith that Christiana will be cared for by God.
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Bismarck
Blaine Committee
Australia
Liverpool
New York
Pacific Railways
San Francisco
Hoyt
Pennsylvania
Hartranft
Berlin
Taylor
Blaine
Gen. Grant
Conkling
Grant
Kilkenny
Sherman
Sheridan
Cincinnati
Purell
Niagara
Duke of Gramercy Park
War Department
Philadelphia
Tim
Lafourche
Louisiana
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Nebraska
Georgia
Nake
Venice
New Orleans
Chicago
Italy
Congress
Ben Wade
United States
Senate
Ben
Garret Davis
Kentucky
Wade
Ohio
Cromwell
Christianna
Susan
Darlin
Christanna
Four legged fish found in Hutchinson well sparks curiosity
A Hutchinson correspondent reports a three inch four legged fish with a neck frill found in a sixty foot well. The specimen resembles a shedon and may transform as Marsh described, linking shedons to larval salamanders. Also notes a Pittsburgh glass factory plan failing due to Chinese labor and needed skill.
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St. Joseph
Hutchinson
Kansas
O. C. Maresh
Lake Como
Wyoming Territory
Marsh
Winslow & Albright
Caricango
Pittsburgh
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Californian
Colorado
Kansas City
Scranton, Pa
William
Queen Victoria
London Times
Chicago Times
Maine
National House of Representatives
House
BuppinatTon
New York City
Afghanistan
Brverly B. Dovanas
Virginia
National Hotel
Douglas
William and Mary College
Gen. Lee
Ife
Blue Ridge Mountains
Middle Fork
Rapidan
Shenandoah
America
Edison
Mark Lane Express
Board of Trade
India
Egypt
Keene
Christ
Deacon Brown
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