W Bourke Cochran From Wall Street to Congress
A profile of W Bourke Cochran tracing his rise from Irish youth to a leading Democratic orator and congressman. Highlights include early teaching work in Harlem, law studies with Charles Strauss, a pivotal trial, Tammany Hall backing, and his 1882 election and 1900s prominence at Washington. He is described as a formidable orator, Temperate in habits, married to Rhoda Mack, living quietly on Madison Avenue.
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W. Bourke Cochran
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Burke Cockean
Cowing
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Hercules
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Madison Avenue
Fatal Rattle Snake Bite Turns On Tobacco Plug Tale
A traveling prospector out in Tip Top country stepped on a rattlesnake basking in sun. The snake bit the man’s vest pocket plug of tobacco and was crushed when the man instinctively pulled away. He recovered after losing consciousness and reported discarding the green plug portion.
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Tip Top
Nake
Prospectors
Miner Law Author John Miner of Detroit
Sketch of Hon. John Miner of Detroit author of the Miner law allowing Michigan presidential electors to be chosen by congressional district. Miner, born in Detroit forty years ago, rose from lawyer to city judge and Michigan legislator, prevailing against opposition to win by a large majority. The law was ruled constitutional by the Michigan Supreme Court and may inspire similar adoptions nationwide.
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Supreme Court of Michigan
Soul's Crisis sermon on seeking the Lord in Scotland
Dr Talmage continues his preaching tour in Scotland with large audiences in cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. He emphasizes Isaiah 53 6 Seek ye the Lord while he may be found and urges persistent prayer and personal religion, warning that as time passes the opportunity fades.
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Russia
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Christaan Herald
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Talmage
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Josephus
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Sirach
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London
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Rome
Antwerp
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Paris
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Baxter
Philip Doddridge
John Angell James
Inquirer
George H Corliss to Be Honored at Chicago Exposition
The Chronicle previews George Henry Corliss known for the Corliss engine, noting his role in powering the Chicago World’s Fair displays. Born 1817 in Easton New York, he built his steam engine business in Providence with Nightingale and Barstow, earning prizes from Paris 1867 and the Rumford Medal 1870.
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Philadelphia
George Henry Corliss
Easton
Washington
N. Y
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Howe
Providence
Rhode Island
Edwin J. Nightingale
John Barstow
Henry Corliss
Corliss, Nightingale & Company
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rumford
Beer causes fatal fall from hotel window
Margaret Fealy, described as a good-looking woman fond of beer, fell from a Columbus hotel third story window after leaning from the sill to finish a can. She toppled after tilting her head back while attempting to lift the last drop, breaking her hip and shoulder.
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Margaret Fealy
Columbus
Unexpected Passenger Tiger on Brahmaputra River Steamer
An account from a river voyage on the Brahmaputra describes a tiger seen on the rudder during an inundation. The tiger leaped to a nearby barge, tackled deck space, then hid in a paddle box. A captain shot the animal, settling the curious incident amid panicked, damaged vessels.
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Alwan
Tiger
Balzac and the Persevering Rose in the Studio
A Youth’s Companion account notes Balzac’s frugal habits while composing. Rose the cook pined and pleaded with tiptoed visits and soups her master often ignored. He finally relented, urging her to stay, yet hunger for culinary care returned during bouts of writing.
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Mossien
Monsieu
Mossieu
Balaac
Controversy Over Measure Before City Council
An alderman from the Steenth Ward questions the measure's merit as the promoter argues for consideration. The Chicago Tribune quotes the exchange as officials weigh the proposal before the council.
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Steenth
Chicago Tribune
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