Notable Marriages and the Fate of Public Figures
The article examines the private lives of 19th century figures including Pauline Wright Davis, Mrs. Livermore, Julia Ward Howe, and Susan B. Anthony. It discusses marriages, societal expectations, and the toll of public life on spouses, noting various spouses’ fates and the persistence of reputations.
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Pauline Wright Davis
Livermore
Domestc
Julia Ward Howe
Santo Domingo
Mrs. Howens
Agricola
L'Scitus
Dr. Woodhull
St. Croix and Bayfield Land Grant Debate Halts House Session
A stormy session over reviving the St. Croix and Bayfield Land Grant is described. The Chicago Post views the grant as a justified revival to complete a railroad link from Lake Superior to the East, framing the measure as a national project with regional economic aims. The discussion touches on political corruption and calls for an honest government, including sharp parliamentary exchanges about party discipline and reform.
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St. Croix and
Bayfield
Chicago Post
Lake Superior
Velbaring
Sehurs
France
Conkling
Schurz
Indiana
Morton
New York
Conklin
America
United States
Tammany
York
Queen survives assassination attempt as pistol misfires
Feb 29 midnight reports detail a would be assassin named OConnor, 19, who approached Queen Victoria near Buckingham Palace with a pistol that did not explode. The weapon was unloaded and the incident halted by authorities. The Queen remained calm and Parliament was informed to curb rumors.
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Lowrey
House of Lords
Lord Granville
Depley
Buckingham Palace
O'Connor
Etiquette Illustration From The Time of Louis XV
An illustration describes court etiquette in the queen's apartment with two ladies in waiting and a maid of honor. The scene notes a dainty gesture and references the valet de menres, suggesting a ceremonial context within royal household routines.
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Ovis XV
Madam de Layres
Lost Women and Society’s Handling of Fallen Women
A commentary on how society treats women who fall from grace, contrasting compassionate search for a missing child with harsh judgment and neglect for women driven to ruin by poverty, and questioning Christian concern and help for their return.
Richmond Manuscripts Unearthed On Gabriel Insurrection
Dr Palmer, appointed to gather lost papers in the Capital building, reports progress on a 1762 Gabriel insurrection bundle. The documents show eastern Virginia counties were involved, not just Henrico, and mark the first appropriation to rescue colonial and revolutionary records for the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Weaike
Palmer
Capital
General Assembly
Gabriel
Henrico
Virginia
Commonwealth
Death in the Milkpail
Professor Low of Cornell University observed ropy milk from a local milkman. Microscopic examination revealed many living organisms in the cream and water used to wash the cows. Blood samples from the cows were examined to clarify the source of contamination.
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Low
Cornell
University
Wood Ashes as a Farm Manure and Soil Improver
An agricultural chemist notes wood ashes as economical and valuable soil amendments for potatoes roots grasses and clover. Elm beech maple and oak ashes are preferred for their strong mineral content and long term soil benefits improving texture and moisture retention.
Persian famine toll widens as six months of suffering persist
Telegrams from Persia reveal continuing famine and disease with thousands still dying of want. The text notes England’s efforts and calls for relief while Jews and others in need suffer amid shortages and disruption.
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Persia
Chicago
England
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