Tragedy and Scandal Stir New York Press in 1895
A computed obituary of Lillie Low, her French father Mr Low, and a history of abuse and murder in their family is recounted. The piece notes public morbid curiosity at morgue displays and links to police detective corruption and reform under Byrnes and Roosevelt era. The article contrasts private tragedy with public crime and the changing detective landscape.
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Washington Heights
Hell
Potter’s Field
Bellevue Hospital
Low
Dry Gooda Firm
Low & Co
Worth Street
Canner
France
Lillie
United States
Cannes
Police Detective Department
New York
Brooklyn
Tiis
Adam Pinkerton
Robert Pinkerton
Adam
Byrnes
Bureau
Mentia
Byrnea
Stock Exchange
Alexander Williams
Roosevelt
Sophi
Wiliams
William Williama
Great Falls
Ohio
Hobart Dangherty
Secton Olen
Aio M
Sald
Ellen Daugherty
Premiwus Ag
Reform debate and Brooklyn vice reform clashes continue
An analysis argues Sunday law enforcement will fail and officials, police, and Tammany will be influenced by political favors. Brooklyn reform efforts led by Dr. Dixon face backlash as false raids and indictments unfold amid new opera plans and European talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Ams
Brooklyn
Dr. Dixon
Dixon
Parkhurst
Aad
Henry Abbey
Europe
Ana
Joan
Edward de Rieke
Madamoiselle Nordic
Wagner
Anton Seidl
Broadbrim
Plans for Great Exhibition Submit 112 Designs
French architects send in 112 competing designs for the Palma d Industrie exhibition. The French government allows removing the Eiffel Tower and Machinery Gallery from Champ de Mars or not. Most plans retain the tower and propose giant figures and elevated rides for public viewing from the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iouu
Palma d'Industrie
Eiffel Tower
Champa de Mara
Eiffel Tower Company
Princess Christian Shops Amid Laughing Prank at Bazaar
The famed daughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Christian, browsed stalls and bought items while Prince Christian stashed small parcels. An oversized purchase prompted a clerk to offer delivery, and the princess jokingly asked it be sent to Buckingham Palace. The parcel went to Mr Christmas, Buckingham Balboo, as the royal tease continued. Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as a tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Christian
Queen Victoria
Prince Christian
Buckingham Palace
Christian
Floraca's Golden Medical Discovery Promised Healed Blood and Liver ills
An old advertisement fragment touts Floraca's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy to purify the blood and cleanse the liver. It claims cures for boils, blemishes, and numerous ailments tied to impure blood. The copy mirrors period medical patter and mock testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afck
Pierce
Ngn
Florca
Emperor’s unpopularity grows as Berlin fairs banished
A New York Post writer notesfalls in imperial favor as Berlin authorities shutter the Christmas fair on Schlossplatz and shift the monarch’s residence to Potsdam. The move sparks hardship for petty traders and widens the rift with Berlin’s populace amid rumors of castle renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
New York Post
William I. Merer
Schlossplatz
Royal Castle
Berlin
Potsdam
Derlin
Unprecedented Weather Anecdote and Local Ads
An odd diary style snippet recalls last Tuesday with rain predicted and an umbrella bought for downtown use. The text shifts to advertisements for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming cures for cuts burns sores and skin eruptions. C. E. Anderson and Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder are named in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Bucklen
C. EK. Anderson
Forbes Block
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IBM
Port
Morar Baxixe Powder Co
Hood
Mra
Cincinnati
Heavyweight
Peter
Christ
Apostle Peter
Mary Strang
I, Compton
Pitt
Ice Consumers
Ellio
Crystal Ice Co
Coshocton, 0
J. S. Elliott
the Chase
Philadelphia
Hack & Wisenburgh's
Bogton Clothing Store
Peter Smith's
Eureka Laundry
Dr. Price
L. E. Tyler
Tyler's
Main Street
Forbes Black
Douglas
Tae World
Omto Farmer
Cleveland
Shadow Age
Ohio Farmer
Fee Publhers
Woz the Age
Gshocton
Cmir
Hermes
Dr. Peal
Peel
W. Ni
Sea
Draggist
Gosbeutan
DR. Prance
The
France Medical Institute
Park Hotel
Coshocton
France Medical and Surgical Institute
Gay St.onabiecki
Howes
Colmbus
Bright
Ladius
America
Quanc
West Gay
Keith
Prancer
Columbus
Contocton
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