Moving the Senate to Its New Chamber in 1859 Era
A 1890 account recalls the January 4 ceremony that marked the Senate under a new chamber. Davis announced the plan while Crittenden and Breckinridge spoke of unity and national figures. The article lists many prominent Americans connected to the era and notes the profound impression of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Loulaville Courier-Journal
Senate
Davis
John J. Crittenden
Kentucky
Maine
Lincoln
Douglas
William Jr. Seward
Charles Sumner
Daniel Webster
Henry Wison
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
United States
John
Stephen R. Mallory
Judah P. Benjamin
John Sitdell
Louisiana
James M. Mason
Virginia
Trent
England
Clay
Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Alabama
Robert W. Johnson
Arkananas
James Dixon
Connecticut
Thregos
Hreckberidge
Bslinon Clameron
Pennsylvania
James H. Hammond
South Carolina
Hobart M. ‘T. Lunter
James Oouttice
Wisconsin
Samuel Houston
Congress
Tennessee
Republic of
Texas
James Shields
Minnesota
Minois
Missouri
Hood
Crittenden
Dam
Los
Attorney Menareal
Pillmore
Alabama man mistaken for President Taft on tour
An Alabama lookalike, Montgomery Alan Spevial, found in jet Chaney hotel, bears similar features and weight to President Taft. Born in Portland, Maine in 1836, the double claims similar height and dress, causing crowds to mistake him for the president during visits in Atlanta and other Georgia cities. He has reportedly given up wearing tall hat and frock coat to avoid attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alan Spevial
Taft Han
Jet Chaney
Wight
Auminta
Ath
Cithee
Portland
Taft
What the Young Should Be Taught
Dr Charlotte Abbey attacks the Order of Fifteen and its soul affinity propaganda at the University of Pennsylvania. She urges parents and educators to pursue balanced mental training and moral education, arguing that physical perfection requires moral and intellectual development and that love and justice guide youth toward a humane future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Charlotte Abbey
University of
Phillips Brooks
Order of Fifteen
University of Pennsylvania
Hand
Christ
God
Heaven is Near and the Glory We Seek
Fragmentary verse notes a theme of near heaven and spiritual longing interwoven with stray lines about the early 20th century Baltimore and Des Moines individuals. The text blends poetic musings with a short biographical glimpse of Mrs. Helen G. Talboy and other scattered names.
Civic Improvement urged as municipal asset in Kansas City
Clinton R. Woodruff, secretary of the National Municipal League, urged Kansas City's Mercantile Club to focus on urban improvements. He warned against smoke nuisances and slums, praised beautifying rail approaches, and urged consolidated city action and equitable tax reforms to boost civic life and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kansas City Star
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
National Municipal League
Mercantile Club
Kansas City
Kas
Grand Hotel
Mr. Woodruff
Kanhgas City
Woodruff
L. Brokaw
Kan
Ill fated wanderer meets old friend in foggy London bar
In a misty weary tale, Ort Wells of Chicago drifts through London seeking Johnny Carroll. He ends up alone in a dim bar where the barmaid’s attempt to cheer him up falters and he recalls plans to reconnect with American contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Carroll
Ort Wells
Chicago
George Ado
London
Christian Ado
Welle
Johny
Seeds of Invention Grow From Aviation To Steel
In a New York Ameri eat array, Garrett P. Bervise notes how seeds of invention sprout from spring farming into aviation and industry. Wrights progress from 12 to 26 horsepower and lighter engines drives aircraft gains, while new high speed steels promise greater cutting power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
Farnam
Wright
Secon
Armold
Sheffield University
Bhelfield
A. Parsons
Fragmented Poem Fragment Sparks Feminist Rhetoric
A garbled excerpt features a suffragette voice and scattered lines about apology, motherhood, and thought. The text foregrounds gendered themes and poetic fragments, with unclear attribution and cryptic phrasing.
Treasure Buried by Miss Kileh Found in Pennsylvania
In Glenfield Pennsylvania Jamen Graham and a contractor uncovered a tin box of gold sovereigns worth about five thousand dollars buried on the late Miss Mary Ann Kilehs property. The treasure belonged to a deceased owner who could not reveal its location before paralysis. The gold was handed to the deceaseds sister. Nearby Charles Harmon found an old kettle containing foreign gold coins valued around four thousand dollars while digging for woodchucks. The coins were taken to Curwensville bank and identified as foreign gold. A Winslow Crossing resident Martin Hangon reported finding a gold ring in a loaf of bread, claiming it as a prized keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Allen White
March American
Tax Commission
Pennsylvania
New York
Taolina
Kansas
Wisconsin
Michicau
Virginia
Corporation Commission
Maryland
West Virginia
Board of Public Works
Alabama
Washington
Oklahom
New Mexico
North
South Caroina
Nebraska
New Jersey
Maine
Missouri
Vermont
Ohio
New Hampshire
Jeaving & House
Mary Ann Kileh
Glenfield
Cincinnnati Enquirer
Jamen Graham
Kileh
Charles Harmon
Curwensville
Chiiicago Inter- Hiceun
New York Central
Harmon
Martin Hangon
Winslow Crossing
Weert Hanover
Saya
Brockton
Law
Cireus
Hanson
Worshipful Barbers Celebrate 600th Anniversary Banquet
Pall Mall Gazette reports the Worshipful Company of Barbers marked six centuries with a banquet in Monkwell Street near London Wall. The piece recalls medieval guild discipline and governance of barbers, including master authority and apprentice corrections through harsh methods such as trimming apprentices’ hats. It also notes historical figures and a tangential reference to former U.S. official Leupp planning retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Company of
Barbera
Monkwell Street
London Wall
Alderwate
Company of Barbers
Inigo Jones
Confort
Rhetuel de Barbour
Mater of the Barbers
Ifor
London
Hichard
Heydon
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Heath
Olphit
Janos
Folger McKingey
Baltimore Sun
Helen G. Talboy
Bronx City
Drake University
Des Moines
Beth
Goa
MELE
Garrett P. Bervise
Aimerieat
Rane
Peponern
Tonkinn
Sermien
Thompson
Mike
Cavktpge
Cat Dante
Messina
Vronele
Leupp
United Btates Indian Commiveloner
Boone- Well
Lewppp
Enieiecien Mie
Mieke
Mea
H. Colby Smith
Mere
Pickett
At. John
New Brunswick
Punileaal
Toenk
Railrowde
South Australia
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