Assassination of Lincoln remembered and analyzed
A retrospective recount of Lincoln's 1865 assassination at Ford's Theatre. The piece details Booth's entry, the fatal shot to Lincoln, Rathbone's injury, and the immediate aftermath as Washington mourned. It notes Grant's absence, the theater crowd, and lingering reverberations on the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ward's
Washington
John Wilkes Booth
United States
Linott
Gen. Grant
Ford
Pension Office
Burlington
N. J
Schuyler Colfax
Tom Taylor
IE. A. Sothern
Lord Pundrewry
Booth
Maj. Rathbone
Florence Trenchard
May Meredith
Laura Keene
Seward
Mrs. Lin
Valentines Out of Date Says Society Edict
A 19th century view argues that valentines are outdated for adults though still popular with children. It promotes writing poetry or sending flowers or candy, noting the old three story fancy cards have faded. The piece also recalls the Lincoln assassination and Booth’s theater scene.
Detroit Telephone Consolidation Forecast Across Cities
The Detroit News argues that two competing telephone systems are unworkable and that consolidation is inevitable. It says customers will benefit from one efficient service despite higher single-line costs, noting two providers create nuisance and duplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Bell
The
Detroit News
Self Swearing Judge Beasley Calls Self to Testify
A northwest Missouri justice Beasley swore an affidavit before himself to avoid a fee. Judge Kelley sustained the objection that a justice cannot swear himself, noting Beasley used a mirror to identify his own signature. The humorous exchange highlights legal limits on self swearing.
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Judge Beasley
Missouri
Beasley
Kelley
Empress and Court Clean Housekeeping Traditions
Berlin society notes the German Empress shows little interest in palace housekeeping, leaving the Emperor to manage daily duties. The Empress focuses on dressmaking while a large staff copies gowns. reforms began under Frederick and continue with careful budgeting for dinners.
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Berlin
Potsdam
Frederick
Princess Royal
England
New York Tribune
Schoolgirl Questions Volcanoes and Feelings
A sentimental boarding-school girl and a teacher discuss volcanoes and what you feel in your heart. The short dialogue cites two volcanoes and hints at emotional or moral insight through teacher student exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Increase of Insanity Debate and Health Tonic Claim
Discussion grows on rising insanity linked to lifestyle and wealth pursuit. The piece promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach ailments including constipation dyspepsia and biliousness.
No Runaways in Russia Say Authorities
Statement asserts runaways are unknown in Russia and describes use of cords and nooses on horses to stop bolting. Mentions Eagle Linen Letter Paper and En velopes as proper brand for printers orders.
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Russia
Eagle
Nerves Relief Promoted by Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Testimonial from Adele William of Atlanta Georgia and Lena Gaines of Visalia California praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for nervous prostration sleeplessness weakness and restoration of menses after treatment with the medicine and Blood Purifier.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mung
Pinsnam
Lydia E.pinkham
Adele William
N. Boulevard
Atlanta
Deak Mus
Pinkham
Lydia
Misa Lena Gaines
Visalia
Tulare Co
Cal
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President Lincoln
Sumner
Colfax
War Department
Barnes
Stone
Gurley
Stanton
Gen
van Alen
Joan Wilkes Kooth
Ford's Theater
ST. Valentine
Monsteas
Minnesota
America
I Nasalzerseed Co
John W.norrinsion
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