Cabinet Men’s Wives Portraits of the New Administration
A portrait sketch of Mrs Blaine and Mrs Proctor outlines their backgrounds and roles as wives of high officials. Harriet Stanwood Blaine, born 1828 in Ipswich, is tall with graying hair and travels widely. she will adapt to Washington life with reserved charm. Mrs Proctor, wife of Governor Proctor, is educated, church active, literate, and fond of literature, bringing social grace and Congregational faith to the new capital circle.
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Blaine
Ipswich
Mass
Mr. Blaine
Jacob Stanwood
Caldwell
Augusta
Harriet Bailey
Bailey
Stanwood
Harriet Stanwood Blaine
Redfield Proctor, Jr
Proctor
Washington
Froctor
Gov. Proctor
Windom Family Portrait Notes Ellen Hatch Windom
The piece profiles Mrs. Windom, née Ellen Hatch, highlighting her birth in New Hampshire, long-time prominence as daughter of a Congregational minister, Mt. Holyoke education, and marriage to a county prosecutor. It details her beauty, manners, eyesight, and dress, plus her children Nellie, Florence, and architect son William D. Windom, with grandchildren noted.
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Mrs. Windom
Ellen T. Hatch
New Hampshire
Ellen
Warwick
Mass
Ellen Hatch
Florence
Mrs Tracy and family noted for society roles and charities
The article profiles Mrs Tracy born De linda E Catlin in New York and her Brooklyn ties as a society leader and Beecher sympathizer. It details her sister Gen Catlin, her husband Gen Tracy, their three children and a grandchild, plus relatives Mrs Emma Wilmerding and the Proctor family with marriages to Holden and Proctor.
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Washington
Mary ‘Tracy
Alice Tracy Wilmerding
Miss Tracy
Mrs Miller and Cabinet Ladies Linked by Life and Society
Biographical sketches of Mrs. Miller born in Ohio and married to Mr. Miller of public schools Fort Wayne and legal practice. friendship with Mrs. Harrison. Descriptions of Florence Gertrude Miller a social debutante with musical talent. Mrs. Noble born Miss Halstead of Rochester and wife of General Noble. literary circles and sisters Leonora B. author of Bethesda.
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Miller
Gertrude Bunce
Ohio
Vernon
Oneida County
N. Y
Peru
Ind
Fort Wayne
Harrison
Noble
Halstead
Rochester
General Noble
Northampton
Mass
St. Louis
Mrs. Noble
Lizabeth Halsted
Elizabeth
Leonora B
Bethesda
Mrs Wanamaker of Philadelphia Profile in 19th Century Life
Mary Brown of Philadelphia married into the Wanamaker family. John Wanamaker’s sister-in-law and matriarch of four children, she is described as poised, charitable, and deeply religious. Her sons Thomas Rodman and Rodman pair with daughters Minnie and Lillie, with grandchildren Nina.
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Thomas Rodman
Minnie
Lillie
Thomas
Minnie Walsh
Philadelphia
Rodman
Fanonda Henry
Little Fanonda
Nina
Rusk Family Portrait From Page Obscured Life
Jerry Rusk has been twice married. His present wife Elizabeth M is described as massive fair and motherly. From the first marriage two children Charity and Lycurgus, both married. From the second marriage children Mary and Blaine, 12, named for James G Blaine. Miss Mary Rusk about 22 years old.
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Jerry”? Rusk
Elizabeth M
Norway
Charity
Mary
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Mary Rusk
Mrs. Rusk Described As Brilliant Conversationalist And Graceful Figure
The passage extols Mrs. Rusk noting her brilliance in repartee and beauty. It mentions six years in Washington due to her husband’s Congressional service. Her appearance is described as light complexion light brown hair blue eyes and a calm dignified demeanor. She is praised as unassuming and modest and as a devoted wife and mother.
Hints on Building a Cottage Designed for General Grant
An Eastern architect designed a cottage for General Grant, begun at Mt McGregor. The article outlines cost estimates for labor and materials, foundation and party wall considerations, and practical tips from trenching to ebonizing and painting to extend durability. It includes a price list for Chicago work and notes on ground preparation and grading.
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General Grant
Mt. McGregor
Chicago
France's Great Tower Opens in Paris Exposition Era
Paris special telegram reports the Eiffel Tower officially opened at Paris for the exposition. Premier Tirard spoke as the tower, built of iron girders, rises to a planned 1 000 feet with galleries at 185 390 and 87 feet, hosting cafes and observation decks and attracting vast crowds. The structure weighs about 7 500 tons and cost near 1 million dollars with half funded by the government.
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Paris
Eiffel Tower
Tirard
Champ de Mars
Banc
Flaneurs
Notre Dame
Secon
Milan
Peter's
Strasbourg Cathedr
Great Pyramid
Rouen
Cologne
Washington Monument
Detroit Flower Show Draws Regional Attention
Detroit Michigan prepares a flower show as Florida residents propose giving a carload of fine blossoms to thank the North for aid during fever trouble, reflecting cross regional appreciation and charity efforts.
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Detroit
Mich
Florida
Industrial changes and fire losses across early 20th century towns
Hinckley Locomotive Works in Boston shuts down amid dull trade while Bethlehem Iro Company mills resume with wages cut from 3.80 to 3.45 per ton. A Dubuque Mattress Factory fire inflicts about 20000 dollars in loss, insured for 10000. Brown, a boy from Chillcothe Missouri, is shot by a man handling a pistol. American Sugar Refinery in San Francisco sold to the Eastern Sugar Trust.
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Hinckley Locomotive Works
Bost
Bethlehem
Sc White
Sa Francisco
Cal
Eastern Sugar Trust
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Cabinet
Mrsdames Blaine, Windom, Wanamaker
Mrs. Blaine
Windom
Emily
Emily D. Proctor
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Wanamaker
Rusk
France
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