Remarkable tale and political gossip from the era
A long, fragmented recount covers Edgar Pratt and his ossified form, religious fervor, museum offers, and grave robbing fears. It shifts to fashion notes on Prince Albert coats, congressional customs, and social scenes with lawmakers, reporters, and a bridal observer commenting on a malachite mace standard.
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Starv
Pratt
Douglass
el Dorado
Wayne County
Edgar Pratt
New York
Washington Star
Suggested by an English Statesman and the Monroe Doctrine
A historical summary traces how Canning urged a strong opposition to European intervention in American colonies, prompting Monroe to declare a doctrine restricting European colonization and interference. It notes Jefferson and Madison's support, Adams's drafting, and the policy's later reaffirmations despite initial congressional resistance.
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Jefferson
Madison
Tlereagh
Canning
Great Britain
United States
Mexico
Richard Rush
London
Spain
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Sach
Russia
Europe
America
John Q. Adams
John C. Calhoun
Congress
Mr. Seward
France
Republic
Maximilian
Door signs at Fries drugstore closed by sheriff
Florida Times Union notes contrasting notices at Fries drug store in Obliging Ofer. One sign asks patrons to close the door while another proclaims the store closed by the sheriff reflecting a local enforcement action.
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Fries’ Drug Store
Florida Times-Union
Moonlight and Silent Starry Night Reflections
Fragmentary poetic lines describe celestial imagery and longing. Vague references to earth toiling beings and angels hint at spiritual themes. The text evokes night, stars, and a nostalgic, emotional mood with unclear proper names.
Stories of the Day and a Promised Favor
A young woman seeks help from a senator claiming she was promised a job after pleading with him. While he outwardly cordial, he warns a page to deny any contact if she returns. The scene ends with the woman departing in happiness as the page fears his warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Miller
Dennis Flynn
Mr. Flynn
Senatorly
Senate
Royalty Lookalike Steals Spotlight in Gallery
The scene features a King Humbert figure on the floor of the house, surprisingly attracting women in the galleries. The striking feature is a pair of fierce gray mustaches worn by Mr. Poole of New York, whose resemblance to the Italian king startles onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Quigg
Mr. Tarsney
Mr. Powers
Vermont
Humbert
Italy
Mr. Poole
New York
Arkansas man grows chrysanthemum hair rivaling Buffalo Bill
Terry of Arkansas has cultivated an unusual chrysanthemum hairdo during the summer recess between congresses. If he could straighten his locks, he would rival Buffalo Bill in this peculiar distinction.
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Terry
Arkansas
Buffalo Bill
Sightless Household in Kokomo Narrowly Kept Clean
A Kokomo Indiana family is described as wholly blind with the wife also a helpless cripple. The husband sells goods on the streets while caring for a clean, orderly home despite their affliction. The report notes their perseverance and neatness.
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Kokomo
Ind
Andy
Chicago
Princess Maud of Wales Engaged to Prince Karl of Denmark
The Chicago Tribune reports Princess Maud born November 26, 1869, will marry Prince Karl of Denmark born August 8, 1872. They are first cousins and the engagement is described as a pure love match. The princess is known as Harry or Miss Mills in private circles.
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Maud
Karl
Denmark
Princess of Wales
Frederick of
Times
May of
Teck
Prince Albert Victor
Wales
Harry
Miss Mills
Chicago Tribune
Radcliffe Freshmen Vote to Yell Crackdown
Radcliffe College officials deny all yells and a mass meeting of upperclassmen voted to crush any freshman attempt. The campus has not echoed with a yell despite the tension over the idea.
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Radcliffe College
Radcliffe
The Best Dressed Woman and Frances Power Cobbé
In fashion notes skirts six to nine yards are passé for the best dressed. Four and a half to five yards suffices for most figures, with seven gores ideal for winter wear. Frances Power Cobbé, 73, is credited as a pioneer in regular office work on a London daily editorial staff, joining The Echo at its founding.
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Frances Power Cobbé
London
Echo
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Franklin Wilkesbarre and
Cumberland Coals
E. Jones & Co
South Acton
Albert
Batley
Acton St. Maynard, Mass
NAGLE
Marrs
P.O
Concord
Funet
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Acron
N. S. Daniels
H.p.n.dahl
Riverside Block
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Concord Junction
C. M. Gould
Main ST
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A. H. Rose
U.S
Acton, Mass
Garry’s Block
JW. Raymond
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