Remarkable Ringwood estate and Hewitt family details
The article describes the Ringwood residence of Hon. Abram Hewitt in the Wyanockie Valley with 1000 acres, a grand Elizabethan style mansion, extensive grounds, a dairy run by Mrs. Hewitt, and Cooper Hewitt & Company owning vast nearby lands. It highlights Hewitt as a major employer with 400 families on his estate and 3000 workers across his manufactories, plus a note on the dairy’s Swiss chalet building, butter production, and the family’s historical ties to Peter Cooper. The text shifts to a reminiscence about Crawford and a disputed Earldom of Crawford, ending with a memory of a boy listening intently to the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Agricultural Association Journal
Ringwood
Wyanockie
Abram 8. Hewitt
Poten
Hewett
United States
Warwick Castle
England
Washington
Hewitt
Peter Cooper
James Mannigan
Ringswood
Cooper, Hewitt & Company
Crawford
Balcarres
Shcotland
House of Lords
Lord Lindsay
John Crawford
Retired Farecan's Letter From London Telegraph
A fragmentary letter recalls an old case of John Crawford of Marylebone. The narrator, a physician, describes tending Crawford for a bronchial illness for over a month and notes Crawford’s connections to a secret society and a troubled family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farecan
London Telegraph
John Crawford
Crawford
Marylebone
Ibor
A Vienna Sensation and a Princess’s Secret Love
A San Francisco Chronicle society tale recounts a nobleman’s mistress scandal with a famed actress, a jealous wife, and a masquerading maid who unmasked the affair. The princess devises a plot that exposes the lovers and takes back inherited jewels, ending with the star leaving the empire, yet still poised for a renewed rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Abigail
Abe
Milion
Negro justice in Arkansas orders marriage to end witchcraft case
In Palsski county a colored man Jackson Holmes accused Martha Hodges of witchcraft after claiming she bewitched him causing sleepless nights and dreams. He noted blue flames from her nostrils and considered breaking engagement. Martha admitted spells. The judge ruled they must marry to settle the matter and discharged them as husband and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palsski County
Ark
Jackson Holmes
Martha Hodges
Martha
Jackson
SoteHo Love Affair Ends In Elopement Story
A. M. Stoldo, a journalist who suffered a Washington tragedy, was intimate with Miss Clement of Cincinnati and Miss Clement’s family. He pursued her in Saco and Portland last summer, and an August elopement occurred at the Saco House with Rev. Dr. Nichola officiating. The marriage caused mortification for Miss Clement’s father and a societal stir in Washington and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SoteHo
Hiddeford
Chicago Tribune
A. M. Stoldo
Washington
Saco
Miss Olment
Miss Cement
W. A. Clement
Kings
Ners
Yates House
Pool
Miss Clement
Cincinnati
Sotelde
Lorelda
Saco House
Nichola
Unitarian Church
Trouble in a Silver Mine in Laramie
A well-organized two Rock Mountain pole cats attempted to jump the Centen nial mine near Laramie. Miners spotted intruders early and joined Mayor Downey in driving them from the tunnel. The clash ended with the intruders repelled by armed miners using shovels and a long pole signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Centennial
Rock Mountain
Major Downey
Astfangster
Unyielding Valor Defies the Dappled Opponent
The speaker vows unwavering resolve against a pervasive rival, recalling past decisive actions and claiming triumphs over difficult foes. The tone emphasizes courage and steadfastness despite constant pressure from a ubiquitous adversary.
Washington and world events in brief
Washington observes Washington's birthday nationwide with banquets and ceremonies. Reports describe floods in Arkansas and Mississippi valleys, levee breaks near Memphis and Frist's Point, with extensive agricultural and livestock losses. Chicago clergy plan action against stage immorality. Bradlaugh faces House expulsion. Philadelphia elects reform-minded officials and tightens police and tax oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Tenn
Frist’s Point
Misa
Austin
Mies
Bill to distribute Pure Vaccine Virus to become law
Washington report notes a bill ordering distribution of a vaccine virus toward enactment as law. Mentioned are Star Route Ringsters and Gartfield physicians with related bills stirring concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Smith
Bloomington
Batt
House
Senate
Smith
Philadelphia
McDonald Faces Opposition Over Senate Votes
The article argues Joseph E. McDonald is hindered by New York law claims about his past Senate votes. It alleges support for the Sears route Postoffice swindles and influence for Jay Guth to confirm Stanley Matthews as a Supreme Court judge, challenging him in 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Brady
Garfield
Bliss
Agnew
Hamilton
Reyburn
Boynton
Edson
Crump
Nurse
New York Chamber of Commerce
Senate Finance Committee
Sherman
Court of Clams
Joseph E. McDonald
New York
McDonald
Senate
Jay Gsuh
Stanley Matthews
Supreme Cour
Battle Ground Reconfigures 1884 Electoral Map
Under the new apportionment the electoral vote totals shift to 401 or 404 with Dakota. The South gains 153 votes while New York's 36 and Indiana's 15 push the South toward the Presidency. Indiana New Jersey Nevada and Oregon could deliver a Democratic majority, making New York and Indiana pivotal similar to 1890 while Virginia and Tennessee offer Republican hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
South
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Nevada
Oregon
Virginia
Tennesse
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Aires
Expresa
Paris
Atlantic
Gemtare
Furstin
Vienna
Colored Solomon
Timothy Hay
M. Rowgaud
Mme
Christine Nilsson
Berlin
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mason
Rorard Tilley
Dominion
Leath
Parlia
Resigua
Sullivan
Madrid
T ‘Anning
Great Britsin
Tnnute
Chicago
Garrity
RicCowan
la Salle
Ottawa
Bradlaugh
Nottingham
House of Commons
Arkansas City
Little Rock
Arkansas County
Cairo
California
Newburn
MacVeagh
House Commerce Committee
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hese
Salli
Bagrant
Sieohe
Bradnaush
Hennepin Canal
Hawk
Ilinois
Fox River
Whiteside County
Congress
Secretary of War
Caaal
Put
Utah
Committee On Elections
Cannon
People of
Campbell
van Wyck
Nebraska
West
van Wee
the Navy
House Naval Commerce
Harris
Tlimas
Talbott
Afta Bul Fes
Naty
Commit
Val Ant
Emur
New Y
Riddleberger
Insi
Assembly of Virginia
West Virginia
Maggie
Banaha
Reet Rapids
Iowa
Miother
Birch
Philadelphia Press
Tion
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