Recollections of School Days and Card Etiquette Review
A caustic review discusses a 1805 booklet titled Recollections of School Days, noting its poetical feet and Baltimore authorhip. It also surveys elaborate guidance on calling cards and social etiquette, including visits, receptions, and rules for hosts, guests, and servants.
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Edger W. Nye
Vevay
Ind
Peter Henderson
James Whitcomb Riley
Meredith
Avery Little
Lumber Camps and Winter Loggin Bow at North Woods
A vivid snapshot of northern lumber camps during winter with detailed camp layout gear and routine. Describes the men, choppers, savers, and cant hook workers, camp kitchens, bean meals, and the social bustle around the stove. Notes sled and skidway logistics, log loading, and drainage toward mills.
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Michigan
Slavery in Liberia Anomalous Conditions in the Republic
A discussion of emigration to Liberia notes 200 plus migrants last year with 400 more planned. The American Colonization Society and the International Migration Society of Birmingham charter the Laurada to sail from Savannah for Liberia with 400 colored emigrants. Professor O F Cook warns of true conditions, including fever and hostile natives, and alleges missionaries buy slaves to start schools as part of a broader critique of colonization efforts.
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American Colonization Society
Liberia
International Migration Society of Birmingham
Ala
Cail
Savannah
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
O. F. Cook
African Republic
Cook
Southern
New York State Colonization Society
Anis
Immigration Society
Republic
Umnoh
Professor Cook
Porhays
Thaye Basn
Washington
Soiety
United States
Mississippi Legislature Chooses De Soto For Senate Seat
The Mississippi legislature selected Hernando De Soto Mon ty to fill the United States Senate seat currently held by Mr. George. He will not assume office until the end of the century, with Senator George’s term expiring in March 1899. de Soto declined re election, reflecting Mississippi’s historical pattern of single terms.
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Carda
United States
Ora
Congressinam
Hernando de Soto Monty
Mississippi
United States Senate
George
Senator Money and the Pullman Heiress in 19th Century News
The piece profiles Mr. Money from Mississippi, long-time congressman and lawyer, hinting at a Senate bid and his post office reforms. It also reports Miss Pullman’s engagement to American Frank Lowden, portraying her choice against European suitors and noting Lowden’s rise as a Chicago lawyer. The article includes cultural quips and miscellaneous societal notes.
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George
Money
Mississippi
Washington
Congress
Tegs
Ando D. Money
Raper
the Nations
Caerollton
Miss
House
Senate
Petence Pulman
Bat
Miss Pullman
Chicago
Advke
Pullman
Frank O. Lowden
Miss Pulhuan
America
Lowden
Slorench Pullatat
Chica
Harriet
Carolan
San Francisco
Pollman
Sunrise City
Mibn
Towa State University
Tragedy at Klattke Cottage Ends in Family Massacre
An entire family of six and the father Richard Klattke killed the seven remaining bodies with a pistol shot and possible chloroform use. The scene at 207 Berneau Avenue near Cuyler station showed no signs of struggle, suggesting premeditated murder followed by suicide. Neighbors report Klattke faced unemployment and poverty since Christmas, with a note of suspected mental instability.
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Ciecaco
Richard Klattke
Lake View
Sre
Richard Klatike
Carpenter
Kate Klatike
John Klatike
Mink Klatike
Mina Klattke
Anns -Klattke
Emme Klattke
Klattke
Berseau Avenue
Cuyler Station
Chicago and Northwestern
Matthew Brown
Brown
Klattkerevidenga
Klattkes
Arly Risers
Esch
Richard Blattke
Richard
Mr. Brown
Elstthe
Adolph Schmidt
Elstike
Matt Brown
Io Remaine
Mia
Kate Kiattke
Emma
Frend
Catron prize fight bill heads to president for quick passage
The Catron prize fight bill is sent to the president with expectations of swift enactment. Senate and House clerks prep the enrollment and signatures as Speaker Reed is set to affix his, making the bill effective immediately.
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House
Senate
Reed
White House
United States
Democratic
Hoosier
Mem Fcer Suc
Ivotaxarauis
Ind
Democratic Kuditorial Association
Voorhees
Turpie
Matthews
D. Harmbaughk
Monde
Pearl Bryan murder and arson verdicts highlight unsettled questions
The Rochester Rochester segment reports confessions in the Pearl Bryan murder case and new arrests with Walling Jackson and others facing charges. Details bias toward motive and how probed the operation, while also noting a separate arson verdict against Father Fitzgerald and other local notices.
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Oiversaamt
Walling
Dental College
Hessus Jackson
Enquirer
Hia Imornibg
Jackson
William Wood
Dr. Wood
New Cestle
A. A. Gee
South Bend
Grant
R and
R. A. Colburn
Mie
Tie
Oo Wood
Pearl
Jack
Pearl Bryan
Cincinnati
Plaemmer
Scott Jackson
Alonzb
William ‘Weed
Father Fitzgerat
Fary
Rochester
Rounister
N.Y
Fitzgerald
John
Verdi
Charlottes
Sakanwiles
Gdernai Reformed
Schmack
Bass Otregt
Hes’ Eek
G. B. Weisenberger
Sheller
Fr. Seeger
Everett &Doud
Emanuel
Ards
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Scribner’s Magazine
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A. S. Chapmhan
Madison
J. Gorman
Princeton
R. F. McKee
Lebanon
Peter Wallrath
Logansport
B. Boyd
J.B. Stoll
George Sanders
Portland
W. Z. Westlake
Marion
A. W. Clark
Greensburg
National Editors’ Association
Mr. Forsythe
Huston
Cassoramite
James N. Huston
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Howard M. Gordon
New Mexico
Director Chips
Joseph W. Bell
Mr. Bell
Leva
Miss Bryan
Catherine Lehr
John W. Brown
Willie Cat] Boehring
Reformed Orphans’ Home
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H.C. Poindexter
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