Fashionable Idle Talk From A Fading Era
A playful collection of social asides features Queen Victoria and Princess Beat Rice with Louise planning oatmeal in Scotland for a brief season. Francois Copper the French poet adores cats and courts the mews. Vassan girls avoid flirtation on steamboat trips due to bare decks. Ex Empress Eugenie remains fond of shopping, seldom stopping until funds dwindle. Senator Ransom of North Carolina is praised as the best dressed and most well connected among entertainers.
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Francois Copper
Edward Everett Hale to Research Franklin in Paris
Edward Everett Hale will spend the summer in Paris gathering details of Franklin's domestic and public life for a forthcoming book on Franklin in France. Mrs Frances A Victor has written for Hubert H Bancroft and is now at work on Nevada for History of the Pacific Coast volumes on Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana.
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Edward Everett Hace
Paris
Franklin
France
Frances A. Victor
Hubert H. Bancroft
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
One Spectator Attends Theodora in Munich
Opera star Sara Bexsuarprt performs Theodora in Munich before a single attendee King of Bavaria as sole audience member. He pays $40,000 for the privilege of exclusive viewing.
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Sara Bexsuarprt
Theodora
Munich
Bavara
General Gordons Will Bequeaths Estate to Sister for Life
The will of Gen Gordon has been proved and leaves all property to his sister Mary A Gordon for her life. After her death the estate transfers to his nephews and nieces. The person ality value is reported under $10,000.
Moon’s Escape Explains Ocean Basins Theory
A new theory suggests vast ocean depressions arose when the moon separated from Earth over fifty million years ago. The piece also notes Nevada’s anti-treating law is largely ignored due to lack of funds and fear of denunciation.
Blaine Seen in Capital Streets in Renewed Health
Mr Blaine travels around Washington without a car, seen on city thoroughfares with posture upright. His pallor has vanished, replaced by a healthy pink flush indicating improved health.
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Mr. Blaine
Washington
Capital
Nashville telegraph operator copies sounder on typewriter
A Nashville operator reportedly became the first in the world to copy sounder telegraph traffic directly onto a typewriter. One night he received and copied fifteen thousand words of press matter, delivering it in neat typewriter copy to the paper's news editor.
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Nashville
Tenn
Diamonds in Florence Marryatt’s Wardrobe Heirlooms
The actor wore heir loom diamonds on stage. Earrings bracelets and rings came from her father Captain Marryatt. The diamond buckles in her shoes once belonged to the prince regent later George IV. Mechlin lace on a dress belonged to the wife of poet Robert Southey.
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Florence Marryatt
Capt. Marryatt
George IV
Robert Southey
Grim autopsy remark and Dickensian London stairwell noted
The Lyon Medical cites Frerichs as a stern surgeon who declares a patient’s fate will be decided by autopsy. It recalls William Black’s London lodging described by Dickens in David Copperfield, the corner house at Buckingham Street near York Gate, once Peter the Great’s residence.
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Lyon
Frerichs
Freriehs
William Black
London
Dickens
David Copperfield
David
Buckingham Street
York Gate
Peter the Great
Town balks at railroad push in Bastrop Advertiser
The Bastrop Advertiser laments residents' reluctance to back railroad ventures, noting opposition hampers development efforts and regional progress. The piece frames civic indifference as a barrier to growth and economic opportunity.
Dallas Poised to Welcome Gould Railroad Headquarters
A Dallas Evening Journal report states the Gould system including Missouri Pacific Texas & Pacific and International & Great Northern will move their principal offices to Dallas to meet a state law. The shift will occur in a few weeks with traffic passenger and auditor offices to Dallas and car works and machine shops following. Authorities seek local office space and expect a large economic impact from clerks workers and regional prestige.
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Dallas Evening Journal
Gould System of Railroads
Missouri Pacific
Texas & Pacific
International & Great Northern
Texas
Journal
Dallas
Windsor Hotel
San Jacinto
International & Great Northern Railroad
Houston
Palestine
Religious Riot in Polish Catholic Church Sparks Gunfire
In To.Epo on June 28 a long running feud between a priest and his followers and rivals escalated into a riot. A dynamite attempt on the church preceded a day of widespread violence leaving two dead and several injured, with homes damaged and many arrests. A large police presence remains on site.
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To.Epo
Col Burnaby's Political Novel Published Posthumously
London reports Col Fred Burnaby who died at Abu Klea published the complete manuscript of a political novel by his executors. The work attacks liberal policy in Egypt and criticizes political adversaries, seen as a literary and political sensation following his death in battle.
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London
Fred Burnaby
Abu Klea
Egypt
Crook Plans Indian Campaign Against Geronimo
A Tucson dispatch reports General Crook refitting for an Indian campaign. He will lead scouts and infantry into the Sierra Madre to capture or kill Geronimo and followers. If they try to flee toward the reservation they will be intercepted by cavalry along a guarded line between Fort Mauchuea and Silver Creek.
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Tucson
Crook
Sierra Madre Mountain
Geronimo
Arizona
New Mexico
Fort Mauchuea
Silver Creek
Peabody Scholarship Applicants Sought by University
The Superintendent of Education issues a circular announcing readiness to receive Peabody scholarship applications in UT Knoxville normal department. Applications must be recommended by Mr. Baker, include certificates of good moral character, meet standards for first class city high school graduates, show good health, and pledge to make teaching a profession.
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Austin
Paker
University of Tennessee
Baker
Jewish peerage and cabinet positions reported from London
The Jewish Chronicle notes Sir Nathaniel de Rothschild's elevation to the peerage as a landmark for the Jewish community. Other items discuss Salisbury-Soudan withdrawal views, Ericson destroyers ordered, and an official foreign office reception for diplomats including Baron de Staal, Count Von Munster, Count Nigra, and Musurus Pasha.
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The
Jewish Chronicle
Nathaniel de Rothschild
Gladstone
Salisbury
Soudan
Marquis of Salisbury
Lord Wolseley
Egypt
Ericson
Admiralty
Ericson Destroyers
Foreign Office
Baron de Staal
Russia
Count von Munster
Germany
Count Nigra
Italy
Musurus Pasha
Turkey
President’s power to remove mint director tested
Washington report notes Mr Burchard, director of the mint, may challenge the president’s right to remove him. The mint and comptroller posts are secured by special statute, requiring Senate advice and consent for appointment and five year terms. A resignation request has been made. he is expected to refuse.
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Washington
New York Evening Post
Burchard
Mint
Treasury
Senate
Friends of
Offce
Death of Ex-Minister S. L. Phelps in Lima
Washington reports the death of S. L. Phelps former United States minister to Peru. He died in Lima at about sixty after a naval career from 1841 to 1864 and Civil War service under Rogers and Foote. He later led private ventures, worked with Pacific Mail, and served DC commissioner. He was named minister to Peru by President Arthur in 1883 and was to be relieved soon by C. W. Buck appointed by President Cleveland. He leaves a wife and one daughter, married to Levellon A. Brown.
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Phelps
Washington
State Department
S. L. Phelps
United States
Peru
Lima
Navy
Rogers and Foote
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
District of Columbia
Arthur
C. W. Buck
Kentucky
Cleveland
New York
Levellon A. Brown
Tr Department of State
Hendricks Visited Boston Bay State Club Dinner
Vice President Hendricks was hosted at the Parker House by the Bay State club. Prominent attendees included Gaston Taylor Collins Avery Thompson Prince O Brian Adams and Abbott. He urged civil service reform and praised bureau reform work while expressing hope for a Democratic win and unity in Massachusetts.
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Boston
Hendricks
Bay State Club
Parker House
Colonel Taylor
Yale
Harvard
Indiana
Massachusetts
Pierce
Land Office
Washington
Washington City
Indian Horror Attacks Reported in Colorado Front Range
Denver dispatch details a savage Indian raid in southern Colorado. Cowboys clash over horses near Beaver Creek. four Indians killed in a tepee. Genther and wife shot. Genther dies after heroically saving children. Mrs Genther seriously wounded and later abandoned by fleeing Indians. Cavalry pursues Indians as 500 expected to wage further conflict.
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Denver
Beaver Creek
Durango
Montezuma Valley
Genther
The
E Times
Commissions Issued in Washington Promotions and Appointments
Washington on July 5 reports General A B Upshaw named chief of the commission of Indian affairs and lists numerous federal appointments. William W Rockhall becomes secretary of legation to China James Denby Jr to be second secretary James Heimer named US district attorney for the Southern District of New York Martin T McMahon named US marshal for the same district John G McGregor promoted to chief of the Treasury customs division George A Jenks appointed second assistant secretary of the interior E S Wilson named receiver of public moneys at Evanston Wyoming James B Hayes named chief justice of Idaho Territory supreme court William L Cabell James M Liddell and Robert S Shield assigned to various US marshal and attorney roles Benjamin F Jones listed as collector of customs New Orleans Louisiana
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WashingTon
A. B. Upshaw
Tennessee
Commission of Indian Affairs
Atkins
William W. Rockhall
Maryland
China
James Denby, Jr
Indiana
Heimer
United States
New York
Martin T. McMahon
John G. McGregor
Customs Division
The
Treasury
H. B. James
Muldrow
Interior
Congress
George A. Jenks
Pennsylvania
Mormon Emigration Swells With 541 Converts on Wisconsin
The steamship Wisconsin brought 541 Swedish and Danish Mormons to New York under Elder J. Hansen. The diverse group, ages from grandparents to grandchildren, includes 15 missionaries. Most will settle in Utah rural districts, with some in Salt Lake and a few heading to Mexico. A renewed European mission effort may boost future emigration.
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New York
Wisconsin
Liverpool
J. Hansen
United States
Utah
Salt Lake
Mexico
Europe
Congress Votes Cuban Budget With Bank of Spain Loan
Congress approves a Cuban budget totaling 31 million dollars in expenses and 27 million in revenues. The Bank of Spain will loan the 4 million shortfall, with a 20 million loan guaranteed by the Spanish treasury to reimburse banks for Cuban loans and prior deficits. The senate supports 8 million in new borrowing with minimal guarantees. The loan payment will not be guaranteed by Spain and will fund railway construction in Central Cuba with treasury guarantees for interest.
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Congress
Bank of Spain
Senate
Spain
Cuba
Brunswick Diet Declares Cumberland Succession Inimical
The diet of Brunswick adopted by unanimous vote a resolution stating that the succession of the Duke of Cumberland to the Brunswick throne would be incompatible with the peace and security of the German empire.
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Berlin
Diet of
Brunswick
Duke of Cumberland
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