Li Hung Chang as a Humorous Visitor Provokes British Critique
A London World commentary recalls Li Hung Chang during a visit to the United States and Britain, noting host discomfort at his questions and sarcasm. The piece defends British restraint while labeling Li a "murderous monster" for challenging institutions and provoking offended reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Ig
United Ex
London
Yinon
Jonapan
Atlantic
England
A Modern Solomon in French Court
A needlewoman accused of stealing two gold coins claimed her child in arms caused the theft by reaching for coins on a mantel. The court tested her tale by placing coins within the infant’s reach. the child seized them and the mother was acquitted.
Immigrant Labor Test Shifts Factory Work to Home
In a Mary Gay Humphreys piece for Scribner's, factory girls face a wave of immigrant workers described as black bearded men who bring relatives. The conflict over wages and working conditions leads to towels turning black, work moving home, and the eventual strike and loss for the girls as prices drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Gay Humphreys
Scribner's
Gathering Aquarium Stock How Live Fishes Are Prepared
A guide on selecting and preparing aquarium fish for transport notes that avoiding long shipments reduces mortality. It describes resting caught fish near shores, conditioning them to captivity and feeding, then weed out weak or injured specimens to ensure healthier stock for aquariums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
La Mancha Plain Echoes of Past Rulers and Travel
A traveler crossing La Mancha recalls eight hours from Argamasilla to the highway on a mule. The land is arid and sun scorched with ruins that suggest centuries of Roman Iberian, Gothic, Moorish and Spanish rule. The scene evokes the sweep of history against enduring nature and the fleeting nature of human life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argamasilla
la Mancha
Sierras
Scribner's
Spain
Isabella
Charles V
Philip
Hot December day linked to John Brown hanging memory
The Utica Observer recalls a 1859 Christmas warmth record as 70 rising to 80 degrees. The memory centers on the December 2 1859 hanging of John Brown in Charlestown Virginia now Charlestown West Virginia. A Russian anecdote follows about czar and Queen Victoria sharing a betrothal offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Mem
Ber
John Brown
Charlestown
W. Va
Czarowitz
Alix of Hesse
Queen Victoria
Roadway and Street Corner Listings
A compact listing shows numerous street intersections and local landmarks including Fifth Street with Washington and Jackson, Third and Pearl, Eleventh and Franklin, Sixth and Mechanic, and Reeves Pulleys Works nearby. Other notes reference Franklin, Sycamore, Chestnut, Wilton, Union, California, and Orinoco Avenue crosspoints alongside business names and installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Brown
Washington
Mooney
Caguery
Franklin
Rena Franklin
Mechanic
Pearl
Sycamore
Twice-a-Week Courier Journal Planned With Expanded Pages
The Courier Journal announces a 1897 switch to a twice weekly edition with Wednesday and Saturday issues. Each six or twelve page issue increases weekly output by two pages, totaling 832 columns a year. Price remains $1 annually. Beury Wattertoll to contribute editorials on politics and current topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier-Journal
Beury Wattertoll
Snd
Township and city officials listed in Nineveh area record
A roster of township trustees and city officers includes Hweeks H, Geo Moore, O Dodd, Geiman, McEvenne, and multiple others from Nineveh and surrounding towns. County Superintendent J A Wade and City Officials in Columbus and nearby districts are named, with roles for mayor clerk treasurer marshal city attorney and engineer.
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H Wereek
Geo. C. Moore
Blaur&ik
O. Dodd
St. Louis
Cre
Grammer
Sandcreek
W. E. Springer
J. —Town
Wayne
Wm. Wiseman
Jonesville
Ohio
W. H. Smith
Opilville
Jackson
F. Lu. Meyers
Wayne Nayilie County
J. A. Wade
Wm. J. Heck
John Suverkrup
James Sibley
Wm. Schooler
W. F. Norton
John K. Righta
Wu. Collins
Vraue Crump
Ben. Patterson
Hirman
W. W. Adame
Wh. McCullough
Ttn
Dben. Parker
Daily Time Listings Fragment
Fragmented schedule bits show early morning and evening times for daily service. Entries include 1:15 am 4:40 am and 4:25 pm plus 6:20 pm with partial references to Sunday timing.
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Solomon
Daily Courier-Journal
M. Lamb
Attorney-At-Law
Irwin’s Bank
J. D. Emmons & CO
Irwin
Columbus
End
CB Cooper
Per & Cooper
Attorne K-Eat
Masonic Building
Indiana
Jas. J. Cox
AteLaw
Crowp's
Block, Eat ¢ Court House
Roland M.D
Nervoun
5Th Street
Union Telegraph Office
Chestnut
Haute i
Citizens Phone
George Trinkenschuh
Washington ST
Columubs
IND
A. Strauss
Journal
Colmbus Weekly Star
Columbus Star
Drake
Guarran
MoocRaTe Fes
U. S. Pate
U. S
C.a.snow&co
Bowlen & Lay
Veno
Otto
Chamberlain
Q. J. Noblitt
Nien Aber
Tue
Tarror
Crystal
John L. Bonham
Telephone
Columbus, ,Indiana
Fifth Street
H. Lehevenover
al. Stevens, —Ed
Romine
Horner
Pennsylvanis
Indianapolis
Sun
Louisvidge
Madison
Crry
San
Dowrrs
Kinney & Kinney
Insurance and Loana
BIG Four RK
R. v
G. Branch
Going
Bol Mixe
Ly Cintz
AB Greepabuzz
CH &G Smethu
Exingter
Barnes
Hartsville Cross
Hove Millers Lamberts
Ar Columbus Ly
Raz
Kraine Rus Dallyjesce
D. B. Martin
Ps Agit
Cinciana
Central—169
Sixth Street
Wash
Ington and
WM. Anderson
Boot and Shoe Maker
Bell Phone
Geneca
Club of Canandaigua
George Washington
Canandaiguans
Ite
Red Jacket
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