Literary Figures as Diplomatic Agents Across Nations
The article traces American literary figures who served as diplomats, noting Joel Barlow, David Humphreys, Franklin, Wheaton, Irving, Bancroft, Motley, Bigelow, Pike, Baker, Webb, Lowell, Marsh, Fay, Hay, and Hay’s colleagues. It highlights their roles as ministers or consuls, linking writing with public service and noting influential postings in France, Spain, England, Prussia, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Switzerland, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Germany
New York
Joel Barlow
Hasty Putley
Madison
France
Napojon
Wilna
Barlow
David Humphreys
Connecticut
Jefferson
Portugal
Spain
Franklin
Wheaton
Prussia
Irving
Bancroft
England
Motley
Austria
Bigelow
James 8. Pike
Netherlands
George H. Baker
James Watson Webb
United States
Brazil
Lowell
George P. Marsh
Turkey
Italy
Theodore 8. Fay
The
Old Mirror
Switzerland
John Hay
Vienna
Horace Greeley
Sensations on High Altitudes Reported Elevation Effects
A fragment describes experiences of crossing high elevations in the Rocky Mountains. It claims dry rarefied air and electrical effects boost the nervous system, awaken bodily functions, improve digestion and sleep, and restore vitality for stressed professionals seeking relief from overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Tragic Williamsburg Tombstone Tale of 1801 Murder
A Virginia graveyard epitaph recalls Sarah Semphill slain by her husband Juan Cefirio alias Cefirio, a galley slave turned thief and murderer. The story recounts his 1908 execution after he killed Sarah and their two infant daughters following a shock revelation at Richmond.
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Williamsburg
Sarah Semphild
Old Dominion
John Semphill
Santa Cruz
West Indies
Old Town
Semphill
Sarah Jones
Richmond
Barcelona
Cuba
Juan Coefirio
Cefirio, Alias
Cefirio
United States Trade With France in 1876
The United States sold to Francs in 1876 fifty two million nine hundred thousand dollars worth of raw cotton and related goods and bought in return forty five million nine hundred twenty thousand dollars worth of silks velvets dress goods and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elephants Fight on Bridge Ends With Beatings and Rescue
The Piedmont Virginian reports a fierce clash among elephants from Old John Robinson's Circus en route to Louisa Court House. Chiefs Asiatic, Mary, Princess, Bismarck, Emperor, Radjak, Whoodah and Caliph battled on a South Anna river bridge, then on shore with Mary and Princess aiding Bismarck before authorities subdued Chief with a beating and secured the herd for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
John Robinson
Louisa Court House
Princess
Mary
Bismarck
Mr. King
South Anna River
Emperor
Caliph
John F. Robinson, Jr
Chief
Mr. Robinson
Best Things and the Mindful Life Motto
A collection of aphorisms on virtue and learning celebrating contentment self knowledge temperance cheerfulness and the humane aim of education. It extols art music journalism and science as methods to brighten life and conquer weakness through daily improvement.
Locking Up the Tower of Landes Ceremony at Tower of London
A vivid description explains the ancient nightly ritual at the Tower of London. The head warden with keys and a lantern leads a guard to lock gates and seal the fortress. Queen Victoria's keys are pledged with prayers, and strict measures prevent any exit or entry until dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower of London
Yeonsan Porter
Charity in War Raises Donations Across Regions
Cologne Gazette reports total Red Cross and Red Crescent collections for the sick and wounded in the recent war. Russia led with over 4.5 million dollars, Europe India and the United States added 230 thousand, with India contributing two thirds. Compared with 1870 71 Franco German totals of 7.2 million in France and 27 million in Germany. Despite large sums, Russian hospital care was criticized for diet and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Russia
Red Cross Society
Red Crescent
Europe
India
United States
France
Germany
A Tramp Saves a Train on a Dangerous Rail
A tramp named Sam B. Kilum flagged a stalled freight after discovering a broken rail on the St Louis Kansas City and Northern line near Gower. His alert action prevented a collision and he received a large purse of money after the first train bound for St Joseph was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Gower
Oan
Sam. B. Kilm
Republican City
Kansas
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