Pity for Commodore Vanderbilt and His Mocking Patrons
A biting critique targets Commodore Vanderbilt and his circle, accusing worshipful supporters of praising his wealth while ignoring alleged abuses of public and commercial ethics. The piece mocks his newspaper image, private habits, and violent business excesses, citing Erie dealings and overcrowded ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comodore Vanderbilt
Pleiniy
Vanderbilt
Erie Dodge
Harper's of
Iowa
California
Falee Ata
Pasengers
Critique of Vanderbilt Wealth and Public Duty
The speaker attacks Cornelius Vanderbilt's wealth and calls for a public act of charity. He condemns the glorification of wealth, recalls mistreatment of women on steerage voyages, and urges Vanderbilt to donate four dollars to a major charity to inspire moral improvement and curb hubris. The missive contrasts wealth with duty and personal responsibility.
Lessons in Vanity and Charity From a Century Ago
A handwritten moral tract critiques Cornelius Vanderbilt by warning against vainglory and pledging honest reform. The piece urges grand acts of commercial probity over flattery and suggests a former guest story where a coat was taken and later repaid as a test of character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific Railroad
Boklan Enterprisers
Vanderbilt
Astor
America
Cuban Refugee Belle Captures Havana Fashion Scene
A Havana heiress and Spanish noblewoman, famed for a wardrobe of two hundred dresses and priceless jewels, arrives aboard the Bienville in New Orleans. A handsome Cuban officer suitor risks everything for her, while local reporters chronicle her attire from pearls to diamond pins and velvet cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havens
The
Picayune
Havana
Cairo
Oecaniels
Mary Stuart
Bienville
Paladin
France
Gentle rebuke on a New York Central ride ends in odd remarks
A passenger tale notes a lady disturbed by two men discussing languages and swearing in Hebrew aboard a New York Central train. A dying man pleads for gentleness as a senator contemplates a memorial without ballots amid a distracted district scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Dizon
Hooka
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the Tribune
Daniel R.shafer
Estep Ieee
Atturneye
Waser
Tati Baie
Roman & WO
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Phate
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Dev Groods
Borsa
Seapet
Randy DY
Ped
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BRERA
Morehand “Prilors
Pepiers
Andre Slore
Bruce
Dacuerrenn Gallerie
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Kod
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Ps Meare
Mada An
Harkuta
Hotels
Male
Hamiiby Te
N.Y
Ems Motel
OHL
Lornelingitt
Resta Ayreste
Copweyrilet Paper
Lara Ax T
Lav Dntectionerien
Iain Rounceu
Envere & Efs
Ratan NO. 6
Loder Street
FCO
Perth
ESRI
Lda
MILL
Chickes
Fife
Sia
Ak Ely
Carnagh
Hla Ramu
Areer Brother
Atl
Nein
Eorne
Alsini P Store
FIR Door
Has
Agen
Siiers
Valls
J Bata
Dagens
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Acre Oar
Ian Dow
P. Sorbitt
Mick Fabio
Poutales
Wate
Hurnells Ville
George F. Humfherey
Humphrey
Agu
Kingkade
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Aden
Gallrey
Oruelais
Callan
Sutton's
Eels
Ballou CO
Ballou & Coo
Main Street
Hornalie- Villeane
BOOT
Coldren
Mons
Main
Harnelingilie
Dobbins’ Electric Biot Polish
Thor
Boots
Dobbins
Jows Avanue
Philadelphia
EK. C. Barrier
Greentree’s
Story
Morocco
Eid
Mirses
Purchmang Ol Ua
Greentree
Heruelleridle
de. Toung & Bro
Cote
Wellington
Rae
Rattan
Marabow
Brighton
Rigitoa
Mr. Waunetok
Berl
Welles
Machutel
National Life Insurance CO
United States OF America
Washington, D. C
Congress
Pirst Bational Bank
Officheeg
Clarence I Clark
Sat Cooke
Eusine Committee
Henry Pioehke
Mmerson Wrept
Atrachme
Jay Courd
Ati Reuben
Tor Stondeg Cenny
New York
Mery
Kline & GO
Bours
Ciartiangees
Ratroct
Bucka
Helmbold
Belmbold
Horwellerile
Washington
Birther
Noppas
Sote Rail
Jordrelayille ovaTion
Might Express
Aeonatacaet Ts
Gorxa
Bofile Mail
Atilea Mill
Buffalo
Binnaye
Commodore
Edosa
Pacre
Erie
Fifth Avenue
Beane Bankcrapt
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