The Woman Who Hobsonized Lincoln Colorado Era
The piece profiles Princess Salm-Salm and her influence in Washington society, recalling her alias Agnes Laclerg and her romantic aura. It notes her marriage to the general, her wartime influence aiding his command, and her later life between Europe and Rome.
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Washington
Agnes Laclerg
Tiele
Shea
Nobudy
Vermont
Govergor Winthrop
New York
Lexat
Pring Salm-Salm
Mexico
Maximilian
Hue
Win
Europe
Rome
Felix
Berin-on-the-ithine
Calogne
Sulm
Bell
Htesey
America
Seldon
Count of Anstr
United Stes
Misieo
Salm- Salm
Princess Salmi-Satin and the Lincoln Era Scandal
A fragmentary account recalls Princess Salmi-Satin fleeing home to join a cabaret, garnering praise, anger from Mrs. Lincoln, and a controversial romance with Prince Sam-Sai. The narrative mentions public gossip, wartime exploits, and charity work during the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washyngton
Prinee Sam-Sai
Eher
Goethe's Last Love Retains The Title In Berlin Echo
London Chronicle reports Goethe's last love, Freifrau von Levetzow, who became a noted figure after he wrote Marienbad about her. The memoir notes her beauty drew the poet and the ensuing tale shaped his reputation as Goethe's last love, though health and estate duties shaped her later life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Sinc Coethe
Tim
Aeshh
Uirie Var Leverman
TriWiitz
Hohemianet
Mul
Lie ¢ Piselon
Amod Breas
Witeken
Marieniuad
Raust
Makite
Anna Eure
Ridiente
Marienbac
Weimar
Goethe
Founder Henri Dune Ant of the Red Cross Revealed
A truncated clippings note discusses Henri Dune Ant as founder of the Red Cross, noting his early humanitarian work, wealth spent on the cause, a yearly pension, heavy debt, and occasional acknowledgments from Sweden and the Nobel prize committee while he faced hardship and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natrs Ald
Henri Tineart
Purrant
Henri Dune Ant
Red Criss Society
Uros
Helden
Switzland
Reeves
Skagway Egg Corner Sparks Price Spike
A dealer bought up all eggs in Skagway, convincing merchants to sell their stocks and promising a southern shipment. Rumor led to a scramble the next day as prices rose four cents a dozen. The cornerer paid 26 to 28 cents and sold at 30 32 and up to 60 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
President Diaz to Repeat Wedding Tour
President Diaz and his wife may visit the United States this summer, with Washington friends confident of an opportunity to greet them. The Diaz couple last toured the U S in 1881, during their wedding journey, when the bride was widely admired and the president described as strikingly handsome. The piece also notes La Escuela Industrial and Diaz's charitable work, plus a coal mining forecast in Carbon County with 375 million dollars potential at 1.50 per ton.
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Mexico
United States
Washington
Diaz
MW Diaz
Oman
Legation
Dalif
la Escuela Industrial
Mire
Mecon
Carbon County
West
Arineton Hotel
Arthur
John W. Foster
Four Weet
Bt. Laine
Dine
Wee. Romero
Poster
Latin Countries
Cathie Gaint
Carmen
la Sante
Tia
Frozen North Man Describes Alaskan Wilds and Mosquito Bird
A North Dakota man now in Alaska extols abundant red currants raspberries moss-berries cranberries and huckleberries along mossy mountains. He notes plentiful trout salmon and white fish in lakes and streams and abundant moose caribou and goats though hunted recently. He mentions a large mosquito bird called the mosquite that signals camp and invites others with a joke about bringing mosquito tabb on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Alaska
Alashs
Carmen Diaz of Mexico Rated National Heroine in Press
The article extols Mrs. Diaz as the beloved wife of President Diaz, praising her charity, educational reforms, and influence. It notes her Saint's Day honors, public receptions, and her role in promoting education, industrial independence for women, and mercy in criminal justice. It emphasizes her popularity and noble Castilian ancestry.
Missouri coal export praises Carbon county fields as great
A Missouri coal export describes Carbon county Montana coal fields as among the greatest deposits he has seen. He believes the deposit is substantial and noteworthy for future mining prospects.
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Missouri
Carbon County
Montana
Odd Badge Number Sparks Altercation in Manila Death Case
In Manila Kansas City Journal reports Sergeant W P Steele of the Lawrence company issued identification badges with numbers to Kansas troops. A man holding No 138 objected strongly prompting Lieutenant Alford to exchange badges with him before Alford was killed.
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Kansas City Journal
W. PB. Steele
Lawrence Company
Alford
Kansas
Willing to qualify in London weekly telegraph
A man awaiting swearing in by a magistrate responds to a prison question with a jokey claim he has not been in jail but would soon be, prompting a tense moment as the proceedings continue.
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London Weekly Telegraph
Torturing disfiguring humors and the Cure All
An 19th century advertisement extols Cutiura remedies for eczema psoriasis scalled head milk crust tetter and salt rhein touting instant relief and permanent cure. It promotes Cathdra Soap Cutien ointment and Resolvent with prices 125 for full set or 25 50 and 50 cents per item and claims universal availability through chemists and stores worldwide.
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Salm-Salm
Emma Arnold Kbson
Sieu Kh
Alneoth W
Lincoln Poem
Lincol
THE
RED Cross
President Diaz
Diag
Old
Castile
Mapane Diaz
Manila
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