New York Race Fever and Political Aftermath in 1877
In New York June 15 1877 report on the inaug uration of the racing season with high stakes and rich owners like Robert Bonner and the Lorillards. The piece also discusses Boss Tweed’s power, Connolly’s return, the Liberty statue, gambling declines, fireworks curbs, and a looming dull summer as trade stagnates.
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New York
Jerome Prk
Robert Bonner
Ledger
Lorillards
Helmbold
Sweeny
Boss Tweed
Richard B. Connolly
Connolly
Tilden
Paris
Bedloe’s Island
John Chamberlain
Morrisey
Delmonico’s
Chamberlain
Long Branch
Deadwood
Gamins
Portland
Universal Peace Union marks eleventh anniversary on peace agenda
The Universal Peace Union held its eleventh anniversary at Science Hall in Philadelphia with Alfred II Love presiding. Morning discussions covered reports from 18 branch societies and capital punishment. Afternoon action backed resolutions urging an international tribunal, expansion of the Indian peace policy, church antiwar stance, and criminalizing conscription, with arbitration rules proposed for nations.
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Universal Peace Union
Science Hall
No. 141
Eighth Street
Alfred II, Love
Philadelphia
Committee On
Grant
Lays
New York Times
Boy rides on father's back in witty line about railroad
A boy perched on his father's shoulders jokes that he is riding on four dummies as the father notes it resembles an elevated railroad. The humorous exchange captures a playful moment between parent and child.
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Jones
Gentle Humour and Wit Across Rural Life
A cluttered collection of humorous vignettes and puns from a 19th century column. Jests cover manners business ties and social quirks with characters like Ole Bull's daughter and a French milk tale. The tone is light and moralizing with quick one liners and banter between couples and strangers.
True Love and True Passion in Robert Cullyer’s View
The author argues that true love is built on reverence, loyalty, courtesy, and shared life rather than mere passion. He contrasts true love with the glamour of romance and likens passion to June vines with October clusters, stressing enduring partnership through hardship and joy.
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