Washington Letter: Women’s Movement Meets Mixed Response
Washington letter notes Congress stalls on women’s suffrage as lawmakers avoid commitment while social events rise. It previews a grand Spanish ministerial fete for King Alfonso's marriage and a mock funeral for Italy’s late king. The Dead Letter Office auction draws crowds, with odd items sold cheaply, and Mrs. Hayes hosts a reception as Murphy temperance revival set to begin.
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A Great Lawyer's Weakness in Early America
Luther Martin, famed lawyer, stood a bit above average height and wore a muddy mix of fine and coarse attire with broad ruffles stained by tobacco. Judge Taney criticized his speech, and Martin's drink problem haunted him during a pivotal case. After a paralytic stroke and financial decline, he moved to New York, was aided by Aaron Burr, and died July 10, 1826 at age 82.
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Quips and quirks from a busy humor page
A collage of witticisms and anecdotes moves through everyday life in a dated voice. Jests about family talkativeness, fashion, and thrift mingle with rural pranks and misread signals. A Texas proposal ends with a practical question about supper.
Teach daughters to earn a living and labor skills
The passage argues that the poorest girls are those never taught to work. It warns that rich parents pamper daughters who despise labor and rely on others, making them hopeless if misfortune strikes. Every daughter should learn to earn a living, as fortunes can reverse and labor skills aid both rich and poor.
Little Things Shape Our Daily Happiness and Duty
The passage argues that small habits and expenses gradually dominate life turning indulgences into control. It warns that unnoticed little matters accumulate into heavy obligations and obstacles, urging strict economy and attention to minor duties to preserve genuine happiness.
The Life of Charles O Connor A Model of Diligence
The life of Charles O Connor the eminent lawyer shows how diligence and perseverance pay off. He began as an office boy and newspaper carrier delivering journals across New York Brooklyn and Jersey City often all night. He read law by candlelight, earned aid from several lawyers, and after years of effort was admitted to the bar at twenty four. His early poverty did not stop him. at thirty his skill and learning earned client trust and a growing reputation for doing his best for every trust.
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Two Child Midgets Draw NY Crowds at Midget Hall
In New York two thirteen year olds, Minnie Obom and General Mite, are showcased at Fifth Avenue hall drawing daily crowds. Minnie weighs ten pounds while General Mite stands 22 inches tall and weighs nine pounds, with both families vying for parental praise amid public fascination.
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