Widespread social woes and notable claims across nations
Reports note higher wages for unskilled labor in Montana and a large poorhouse population in Britain. Emigration continues in Teeland, Mexico’s rule by landlords, and rising mercantile failures in 1890. Observations cover bear-hunting claims, Belgium’s suffrage debates, a Russian prince executed, and factory versus domestic labor pay. Europe faces a crisis of self-murders and violent deaths. A Washington correspondent recalls Justice Miller’s self-education and stance on dead languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Austria
France
Germany
Berlin
England
Washington
Justice Miller
Justice Bradley
Kentucky
Hei
Thanksgiving Day Prayer from Francis S. Smith
The poem praising blessings of harvest and peace on Thanksgiving. It describes bountiful stores, absence of disease and war, and families reuniting to give thanks. The speaker calls for generosity to the poor and for all to praise God for blessings on this day. The voice is devotional and optimistic about abundance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis S. Smith
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving in a Brooklyn flat
The three sisters Isabel Kathleen and Lizzy scheme for a grand Thanksgiving with a new china set, face a breakage crisis and improvise. A Georgian suitor Mr Valdez and Uncle Jehial provide help as old and new tureen rosette ware arrive. The meal ends with gratitude and shared hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel
Mr. Valdez
China
Ted Sedgewrove
Kathleen
Eustacia
Emmett
Lizzy
Lizeyy
Tanbel
Clinton ‘Place
Ludgegrove
Cocke & Delf's
Jebial
Uycle
Eve
Diane Sarview
Willer
Aunt Eunice
Uncle Jehial
Youbel
Finnere
Thanksgiving musings in a Cranberry Lance style
A humorous column reflects on Thanksgiving, noting Turkey and Russia in a wry, uneasy mood before the holiday. It contrasts generosity with poverty and lampoons a child asking for a calendar, ending with a seasonal nod to happiness and cheer.
Melbourne distance from New York via San Francisco
The voyage distance from New York to Melbourne via San Francisco totals 12 265 miles. Liverpool remains the largest seaport in the world with its vast cargo facilities and turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
New York
San Francisco
Liverpool
Fashion Notes and Life in a Turbulent Era
A collage of 19th century fashion musings covers ladies hats fans and gowns with notes on back lacing, veils and decorative fans. Observations include Paris trends and English shop salaries alongside vivid sketches of hairpins repelling a mugger and a critic’s view of French beauty standards.
Scientific Scraps and Engineering Oddities
A collection of notes on improving electric lighting for plants and vehicles, underground power lines, vinegar and milk germ-killing steam methods, and military observations on smoke less powder. It recalls the Winans brothers and the czar's railway project with a parable about honesty and contract respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemens
Berlin
Southern Inter State Immigration Convention at Asheville
The Southern Inter State Immigration Convention assembles in Asheville North Carolina on December 17 with delegates from every Southern state. The 1688 Montgomery plan established the Southern Inter State Immigration Bureau to secure population capital and uniform freight rates and organize offices fairs ports of entry and agencies across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assamble
Asheville
N. C
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Southern Inter-States Immigration Bureau
Montgomery
Ala
Stahlman
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Committee On Permament Organization
Box Tos
F. B Chilton
Austin
Texas
Immigration
Lone Star Stars
Chilton
Prominent Figures in Dizzying Rumors of the Era
A collage of gossip notes names Tuy King of Holland Victoria and the Sultan of Melocca in health and danger. It mentions Brazil’s deposed emperor seeking return, Governor-elect Russeen of Massachusetts, and wealth magnates like Joux D. Rockere LueEn of Standard Oil. It cites property holdings, favors to the Pope, and various social columns with colorful portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuy
Holland
Qurrx Victoria
Melocca
Brazil
Branley
New York
Baltimore Sun
H.G. Dulaney
Virginia
Welbourn
London County
Paris
Helene
Rome
Russeen
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
M. E. Howcott
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Joux D. Rockere LueEn
Standard Oil Company
Avery
Repent Buggs Wilcox
Kentucky
Ofirginia
Blue Grass
Austin Corbin
Newport
N. Hy
Germany
Bluxume
New York City
Joan Brispex Watken
Cosmopolitan
Colorado
Arist Duval FH. Strothur
Porta Crygon
Dungafersi
Hve
Orange
N. Je
Ita
Richaun Watson Greor
Gilvis Sancti i
Mr. Gailer
Professor Koch’s New Consumption Cure Promised
A Frankfurt telegram reports Professor Koch plans to publish full results of his claimed tuberculosis cure. Lymph preparations are said to cost a small sum and to destroy the tubercular bacillus, with alleged success in skin and joint TB and early lung disease. The Emperor William has summoned Koch to discuss the outcomes and fund a national institute for the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch
Frankfort
Kech
Willian
Roch
Berlin
Vast Reels of Global Happenings From 19th Century News
Brief items cover railways and steel production, wheat and potato crops, ship exports to Mexico, Louisiana sugar crops, and Siberian exiles. Notes include Mussel Shoals Canal opening, a Berlin charity hospital idea, and Alaska tourism plans. Mentions 1889 wheat remaining in California, Minnesota crop estimates, and Tangential events across Europe Asia and the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faxsas
AvAska
France
Florida
Mexico
Prnnsyylvanta
Hancock County
Oregon
United States
Russia
Mussel Shoals Canal
Alabama
New York
Bermudas
California
Flexen
Tonquin
China
Louisiana
Siberia
Middlesborough
Labor World notes unions in broad action across industries
The Labor World reports across regions on union activity and wages. Scattered notes cite Scandinavian furniture workers organizing, Gilman and other mines suspending, Indianapolis desk factory finishers, United Brotherhood growth to 745 locals and 60,400 members, and union leaflets in San Francisco. Also mentioned are wage ranges for carpenters and loom fixers, French Canadian domestics in Quebec, and rising coal industry labor needs and reforms in St Louis and Minneapolis clerks pushing shorter hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bnooxrxn
N. Y
Scandinavian Furniture S
Gilman
Washington
Morris
Indianapolis
Ind
Tur United Brotherhood
Msm
San Francisco
Cal
Eton Coal Works
Chattanooga
Tenn
Streator
Paivaneyron
Reading
Louisiana
Tris
Quebec
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Minneapolis Minn
St. Paul
Minneapolis
British Warship Serpent Sinks Off Spain With Heavy Loss
The British torpedo cruiser Serpent foundered about twenty miles north of Cape Finisterra during a storm. Of 250 aboard only three were saved. 170 officers and men perished as seas swept the deck. The vessel, twin-screw and 1770 tons, carried six guns and was launched in 1837 during Lord Northbrook's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cape Finisterra
Might
Amen
Lord Northbrook
Uncle Sam's Almoner Annual Report to War Dept
General B DuBarry reports that the subsistence bureau spent 3 506 016 in the fiscal year. Only 110 000 of 150 000 for the Mississippi relief was drawn, 4809 returned to Treasury, leaving 11 800 unused which Congress reappropriated to Oklahoma. He urged cook provisions for troops and brakes for recruits. He estimates Prince Edward Island potato yield at 10 000 000 bushels with potatoes at 18 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. DuBarry
Secretary of War
Congress
Treasury
Oklahoma
Dalnery
Prince Edward Island
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Montana
Great Britain
New York World
San Francisco Chronicle
Fresno
Calaveras
Mariposa
Belgium
Daihors Kairoffas
Vladivostock
Techerkask
Chicago Times
Minn
Edward Langevin
Langevin
George W. Langevin
Housas
Kane
Rockland County
Jehial
Eunice
James
Joshua
Jemima Hall
Peter
Lizey
Kave
Committee of Ways and Meana
Bell
Hathleen
Nora
Zanice
Eighth Avenue
Central Park
Eustacia Emmett
Sadie
Valdez
Mr. Prasody
Ferrible
Lizzie
Tommy
Turkey
Pasinon
Chicago Herald
Chicago
Jad
Pittsburg
Lyone
London News
West End
Dasthon
Minateti
Pia Idan Belles
Htt
UCD
Pteotes Catyerica Wit Qeocatteadtech Dy
Buzn
Cara
Annie Rooney
Tim
Tiairyss
Sahara
Detroit
Iack
Misa Wendal
Miss Wendall
Miss Wendal
New York Sun
Thaid
Eltas
Itia
Negro Lakes
Providence
Hygienic Institute
Nanmurres
Czar
Bulka Railroad
Winans
Curtin
Neva
Guithe
Fnrvey
Nichols
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Latrobe
Asheville, N. C
DR. Koch
the Hemedy
Georgia
Minnesota
Dakotas
Enclanp
Ireland
Tar Sultan
Constantinople
Jay Cooke & Co
Con
Sicily
Cincinnati
Ohio
Axnsm E. Baxton
Carthage
Alaska
Glacier Bay
Tacoma
Uncle Sam
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