European Attitudes and American Markets in 1890s
A survey of late 19th century issues notes Germany resisting higher education for women, European nobility’s wasteful spending, and a surge in cotton mill investment in the South. It reports Italians buying Russian wheat for macaroni, New York urban fears over cyclists, a mob incident in New Orleans, and a rogue Oklahoma preacher attracting followers. It also cites clipping bureaus serving officials, and New England immigration shifts with Polish and French Canadian workers filling farm labor gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York Post
Etatea
New England
South Deerford
Mass
Connecticut
Vermont
Norwickh
Coun
Creuch
Patchwork Guilt and a Year-Long Wait for Rob
Charity Meadows flirts with Jake Hargood while Rob Redwood contemplates a farewell to go abroad. A note gets lost, accusations bloom, and a quilting party becomes the stage for truths. Charity learns Rob’s looming year in the Indies. a repaired Calendar quilt seals their reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charity
Bob
Jake Hargood
Rob
Bat
Miss Charity Vnry
The
Indies
Mrs. Meadows
Mrs. Redwood
Lilah
Tillie
Orio
Jake Horgood
Higginsville
Chirsty
Betis
Jiniay
Allie
Dane
Tye
Layne Ron
Mense
Denoylal
Kot Redwood
Hulda Pitcher
Wis Uoelo
Rob Redwood
Halda
Hulda
Redwoods
Web
Charity Meadows
Lillie
Lillia
Jake
Hargood
Hind
Hts Ancestral Halla
Jimmy Tibbs
Sweet Today in a Poem Fragment from Poston Truscript
A fragmentary 19th century verse voice fondly recalls a beloved memory. The speaker longs for sweet today, describing memory as a map of joy, with images of a smiled lips and beloved presence, fading into poetic haze and tender recollection.
Oil Promoter Holds Vast West Virginia Oil Stakes
A Philadelphia promoter, once tied to oil promotion, owns 5000 acres of West Virginia oil lands and about 3000 barrels stored since 1878. He resisted Standard Oil control and waited for higher lubricant prices after his product dropped to twenty five cents a gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Standard Oil Company
Philadelphia
A Glittering Patchwork of Humorous Skits and Bits
A compilatory page of quips cartoons and cartoons like captions from Brooklyn Eagle Harper's Bazaar Life Syracuse Post and Washington Star features pithy lines on marriage cannibals inventions lawyers and social foibles. Notable jests include playful digs at wives husbands and ambitious figures with quick one-liners and a few sly puns.
Let Down Easily in Love and Wealth Demands
A comic exchange shows a man proposing to Miss Gladya Beauti girl, who rejects him not for lack of love but for failures of wealth status and appearance. The suitor laments nearly winning but failing due to money and social expectations, a witty jab at social standards.
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Carlyle
Haliburton
H. W. Beecher
Saville
Max
Shakespeare
Cicero
Johnson
Sterling
Montesquiea
Chesterfield
Washington Star
Gladya
Rover
Harper’s Bazar
Kava Ceremony Described in Polynesian Practice
The Westminster Review recounts kava, the native Polynesian drink, crafted from Kaya tree root. A ceremonial bowl, polished interior, and three village belles prepare the root into pulp, mix with water, and strain before serving chiefs in rank order. Excess consumption dulls the legs. Europeans drink it differently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polynesia
Itmerita
Ltbink
South Sea Islands
Westminster Review
Nesting ducks in Hyde Park observed by correspondent
A London correspondent reports watching a brood of fourteen ducks nesting in an elm near the Serpentine. The mother, excited, ferried youngsters to the water while a vigilant policeman noted only minor damage to one fledgling. The scene showed ducks using a high hollow nest and the brood dispersing toward the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens
Terra Firme
St. James's Gazette
Indian Montonero Bravely Passes Rifle Fire Terminus
In a San Cristobal street a lone Indian montonero with rifle on shoulder walked toward Santa Catalina fort while rifle fire burst around him. He advanced unhurt to General street corner, saluted the fort, and officers cheered his cool bearing, as reported by the Paname Stars and Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Catalina
Paname Stars and Herald
Bach to His Trade Pindist Kullock Mends Boots Tale
A Berlin bootmaker once hosted pianist Kullock who after dinner asked him to play. Later Kullock returned the favor by offering to mend the bootmaker’s boots, saying he could repair the maker’s trade as well. The anecdote highlights the virtuoso’s wit and the exchange of talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kullock
Kullack
Musikzeitung
Carriage Outfit Features Electric Lighting and Storage Batteries
A recently completed float carriage is equipped with electricity for lighting and heating. Storage batteries under the driver’s seat power four incandescent lamps, two on the exterior and two inside. The hunter sits beneath the front seat. the article notes a parade carriage in a praudaord broughow.
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Hunter
Chu
Ptaudaord
Audson Weds The Sound Opens Harlem Ship Canal
The Harlem Ship Canal in New York City opened with grand ceremonies joining the Mudgen River and Long Island Sound. Land and naval parades thrilled crowds as cannons boomed, steam whistles toot, and fireworks lit the sky during a lavish banquet and pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crator
Harley Ship Canal
New York City
Mudgen River
Long Island Sound
New York Canal Opening Unites Two Centennial Parades
New York celebrated the Harlem Ship Canal opening with a double anniversary parade linking the Battle of Bunker Hill era and a 120 year interval. Mayor Strong and officials attended a noon flotilla, water rites, cannon salutes, and a banquet for 400 at Oak Point.
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Bunker Will
Harlem
New York City
East River
Spuyten Duyvil
Oak Point
Strong
Hudson
United States
Cinclonot
Ascla Sam
Atlantu
Lake Champlitn
Lake Superior
Randall's and
Ward's Islands
Manhattan Avenue
North River
Madison Avenue
Rast River
Loup Tstand Sound
Torthan Morris
Genurt John Newton
Harlem Ship Canal
Congress
Morriy
Plo
Oak Polot
Blaze
Crooklyn
Charles Henry
William Henry
Mayor Strong
Monument to Baldwin Apple Founding Noted in Delaware
The Stamford Ulstariess Society of Wolura, Del. plans a monument recalling the discovery of the Baldwin apple during a 19th century survey by Samuel Thompson of Wobuen. The feature marks a century’s remembrance of the fruit’s origin and home.
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Stamford Ulstariess Society
Wolura
Del
Baldwins
Samuel ‘Thompson
Wobuen
Mra
Baldigin apple story and distant garden fame emerge
The text recounts neighbors gathering about trees to harvest apples and the spread of the Baldigin name after a successful gathering. It notes a granite shaft to be erected at Woburn by the Bamford Wistarten Association, and a visit by Yong Yu to the White House presenting a document to President Cleveland. Also mentions postmasters seeking raises and a provincial revolt in Verador, with car fares for carriers discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Adidas
Shompoon
Colonal Lowmal Baldwin
Bamford Wistarten Association
Woburn
Yong Yu
Washington
White House
Cleveland Neilth
Ghimesa
Anteus
Bo Teyloe
China
Japan
Moyele
Hearcely
Thele Var Rem
Bleyeley
Washington items hint at treasury goals and appointments
Treasury gold reserves near critical mark after Morgan syndicate deal as officials announce appointments for ambassadors and consuls. Disciplinary actions and legal cases appear, with stock, weather, and crime items interwoven in a broad domestic and international roundup.
Ocean Grove 1895 Summer Programme Highlights
Ocean Grove New Jersey unveils a dense 1895 season with services at the Ocean Grove Auditorium and Jones Tabernacle. Highlights include daily morning lectures, Sunday Bible classes, anniversary observances, temperance meetings, and a large summer school of theology featuring lectures, concerts, and a Damrosch led oratorio. The calendar lists Rev C H Yatman, Rev H W A Buttz, Bishop John Newman, and Miss Danforth among others, with events through August 20 including an opening sermon and multiple public gatherings.
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Whellness
Jones
Berman
C. H. Yatman
Lawrente
D. D
Bea Clif
Long Island
W.C. T.U. of
New Jersey
Wim
Omina Bourne
Ocean Grove Sunday School Assembly
B. B. Loomis
J. O. Wilson
Brooklyn
John P. Newman
John VY. Newman
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society
Margaret Duttome
Epworth Lengzuc
Clinton B. Fisk
Thornley Chapel
Ocean Grove
Anniver
Sary
C. H. Yotman
Ocean Grove Memorial
Thompson Park
National Temperance DB Tee
Mia
Emily L. McLaughlin
Cambridge
Mesa
Coloniel Georgy
W. Bath
C. B. Mond
James Clament Ambrose
Silver Lake Quartette
MN. Stearns
Tueaday
Summer School of Theology
Wedneaday
Takun Ug
Thornby Chapel
Tabernacle
People's” Temple
School of Theology
Oratorio Society
New York
Walter Damrosch
Thoro of the Wessich
Carnegie Music Hall
New York City
Raonlog
Woman's Encouragement
Tfonday
H. Wheeler
Afra
Chandler
Pennington Seminary
Hanlon
Uta
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Miss Danforth
Japan
EB. G. Andrews
Fatal boiler blast kills four in Fall River harness shop
A fatal boiler explosion at the Langley harness shop on County street Fall River Mass tears the rear basement of a three story wooden building, wrecks the structure and injures seven others. Four people died including Lelis Horton Adela Dubo Robert Murray and Adolph Bello Fero. Firemen and physicians battled the blaze as rescuers retrieved bodies and the blast sent debris across the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afty-horne
Langley Room Harness Shop
County Street
Fall River
Mass
Henry I. Langley
Robert Murray
Adolph Bello
Ferille
Stafford
Forger A B Moore Held On Large Forgery Charge
A B Moore of 100 West 124th street New York City treasurer of East River Silk Company Astoria was held in Tombs Police Court on 61000 bail for forgery. The alleged forgery totals 812000 with about 150000 extracted since November from Union Bank and others including Bank of New York Southern National Bank United States National Bank and Bank of America. Moore formerly bookkeeper for Inman Swan Co in Cotton Exchange Building, discharged for speculation. He lived in Tacoma with wife, studied psychology, taught Buddsy school, and supported lavishly.
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A. B. Moore
West 124Th Street
New York City
East River Silk Company
Astoria
Tombs
Union Bank
Moora
Bank of
New York
Southern National Bank
Sates National Bank
Bank of Amarlica
Silk Company
Sheriffs Bonds
Moore
Inman, Swan & Co
Cotton Exchange
Taclom
Labor unrest and wage changes across industries
The text notes wage cuts for 3500 Michigan miners and wage boosts for 700 Alabama miners. It mentions Chicago trades planning a military organization, mill conversions in Braddock, and a 20,000-worker demonstration for universal salvage. It also cites Hungary wage strikes, issues with Chicago payroll, German female telephone workers paid sixty cents daily, cooks earning up to 1500 daily, nurses at seventy five, and telegraph firms pressuring workers to supply own typewriters. Industrial shifts include pricing rises, and a large ink production workforce with substantial annual wages.
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Michigan
Wen
Chicago
Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company of
Alabama
Bolt and Nut Manufacturers
United States
Cleveland
Ohio
Ci Nngie Company
Braddock
Pons
Viouon
Antria
Budat
Hungary
Germany
Whule
America
Old Wood Benson
Dathe Blackwell
Lil
Almahouse
New York City
Flo
New York
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J. W. Seyer
Yale
Count de Castellana
Europe
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Swift
New Orleans
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Corridora
Jet
Eugene Busch
Brooklyn Eagle
Mr. Busch
Henry Wragglen
Arthur
Gotham
Dole
Hawaii
DY Mattie Whitney
Yean Nsville
Bob Redwood
Charity Mead
Swa
Sid Rob
Cstul
Tillie Redwood
Jinny Hicks
Farmer Neadows
Tillio
Furr
Wolrvs
Wisdum
L'yu
Walter
Harper's Bazar
Java
DAD Company
Charles
Ray
Syracuse Post
Bumpus
Thero
McSmith
Judge Kidby
Ton Doughtore
Harper's Razor
Zozzleton
Zozzledof
Brooklyn Engle
Papa
Simon
Hortense
Trilby
Bilbo
George
Millicent
Venus Armstrong
Harry Devere
Venus
Stordy
Harlem Life
Washington Lot
Byuterigs
Detroit Tribune
Kaya
Bach
Audson
Chuirer Tiacinnatl
Yo Bo
Dalpwin Apyele Manuhesto
United Sates Treasury
Morgan-Hulmont
United States Aulitary Academy
Allen Thomas
la Guayra
Venezuela
Emory F. Best
District of Columbia
Gesoral Land Office
James B. Coffin
Bmnsancrusatts
Bt. Helena
Horgtlon
New York National Guard
Peakskill
Trianent
TG. TL Smith
Navy
Wor
Snat
Pe Chita
Foote End
Boston
Stooktyn
Baltimore
Comphiindel
Bittaburg
Glocinart
Wash’nz
St. Louis
Louleville
Frank Peterson
Wiliam Smith
Charles Peterson
Allen
Ind
W. W. Taylor
South Dakota
Pierre
William R. Laldiaw
Saco
Norcrova
Justice Ingraham
Supreme Court
Laidlaw
Altcold
Frederick C. Floyd
Floyd
Fred
Greenville
Oxford
Harvard
Hartford
Kan
Creston
Iowa
Hampton
Neb
Wallace
Rhufeldt Minitery
Chicago, Jr
Walt Biries Marshall
McNulta
Whisky Trust
Arthur Gullo
Rollington
Tom Murphy
Patrick B8pain
Utica Asylum
William
Times
Albany
N. Y
Oklahoma Territory
Memphis
Tenn
Alho
Supreme Court of Trivida
George Andrews
Warren County
Belvidere
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Cony
New Brunswick
N. J
Morcar County Grand Jury
Trenton
Voorhees Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Louisville
Tottenham
Canada
Momes
Brazil
Edward Gray
St. Thomnga
John Hontershott
William David Welter
William Henry Hendershott
British Women’s Temperace Union
City Temple
Lady Somerset
France
Turkey
Newfoundland
Bouin
Cuba
Hernandez
Cubsan Losar
Fu Airis
Africa
Nive
Wolly Makan
Christiaens
Holguin
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Mar Lodge
Duke of
Fifi
Que Victoria
West Indies
Colima
Mexico
Oper
Soul
Atlantic
Sands Hook
Needles Way
Bout Mitues Wen
Suventuw
Stoaro
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