Notable Shades in Public Debate Over Wilson Bill
The piece mocks political rhetoric around the Wilson tariff, likening congressmen to biblical figures and noting mixed views on reform. It cites a farmer quipping about his son and comments on Miss Guiney labeled poetess and postmaster, contrasting titles. It also jokes about Prof Wilson’s popular images and Twain’s Puddenhead Wilson.
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Wilson
Moses
Herald
Mark Twain
Puddinhead Wilson
Good night to a host of peerless things
Poem by Thomas Bailey Aldrich opening with affectionate farewell lines. The speaker bids good night to a beloved and her beauty as time hints at a future when they may part, pondering stars and a porch farewell.
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Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Defective Astrology in a Brown Eyed Romance
A Detroit Free Press tale recalls a witty courtship where a man credits fate and an astrologist for meeting a brown eyed blonde. He claims to have loved only after meeting a supposed schoolgirl destined to be his partner, but the ruse collapses as she jokes about her hair color and age.
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Detroit Free Press
Ballroom Confinement Sparks Lingering Dance Charm
In the conservatory a hopeful suitor seeks a tete-a-tete with Miss Triptoe. She remains cool yet hints at liking to sit out dances. He presses for a waltz as the band resumes, and she resists with polite wit, leaving him chasing charm in the moment.
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Triptoe
Dinner table scene with Baptiste exclaims for wine
In Paris Vel telegraph, Baptiste, a servant hag ward, cries for wine as guests stare. The mistress pours a glass, Baptiste drinks, then declares relief and admits breaking two large Sevres marmalade dishes. The moment blends shock and humor within a household dinner setting.
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Baptiste
Hagward
Paris
Veltaire
The Proper Thing for Christmas Tree Corn
In a Rochester Democrat and Chronicle piece a mother asks about a suitor and the daughter compares him to corn for the Christmas tree, noting he does not pop easily and that she would shake him rather than marry.
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Caller
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
From illiterate to cattle pen magnate in Chicago
Quote from the Chicago Tribune recalls a man who arrived unable to write and rose to wealth by wielding a premier cattle pen in Chicago. The remark highlights his extraordinary ascent from humble beginnings to prominence in the cattle trade.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Anglomania and un-American compliments in daily chatter
Dialogues from Detroit Free Press and Rochester Democrat capture playful banter. Challie notes she found me un-American, prompting amusement. A waiter confirms a vegetable soup order with precisely fourteen carrots, reflecting lighthearted newspaper snippets of the era.
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Challie
Fweddie
Detroit Free Press
Boarder
Rochester Democrat
Kefaline Headache Cure Promise in Pocket Box
Promotional note touts Kefaline as a headache cure promising lasting relief after one try. Claims a pocket sized box prevents future headaches and emphasizes 60 cent price as the cheapest option.
Dairy Farming Discussed at Tyngsboro Institute
The first farmers institute of the year, under Middlesex North Agricultural Society, convened in Tyngsborough at the Winslow school building remodel. Geo L Clemence of Chelmsford presented practical dairy farming methods, stressing clean culture, fertilization, fodder crops, silos, and fed rations, with detailed herd management and economic results.
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Farmers’ Institute
Middlesex North Agricultural Society
Tyngsborough
New Town Hall
Winslow School
H. J. Tolles
Dunstable
Jesse B. Butterfield
B. W. Trull
Lowell
J. Tolles
Geo. A. Parkhurst
Chelmsford
Rev
Wm. Brown
Unitarian Society
Belle Perham
Cora Littledale
Geo. L. Clemence
Southbridge
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Clemence
Joshua
Gov Greenhalge Reads Poetry at Highland Club Event
Governor Greenhalge entertained a modest Highland club audience with selected readings rather than a formal lecture. He opined poetry as truth, performed pieces by Longfellow, Sill, Watson, and French poet Sabine, and thanked attendees before departing for the depot.
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Gov. Greenhalge
Highland Club
The
Commonwealth
Highland Club House
Frank O. Hall
W. A. Ingham
Tts
Longfellow
Hdward Roland Sill
William Watson
Tennyson
Sabine
Oratory
Governor Greenhalge Escorts to Fitchburg Railroad Ball
Governor Greenhalge traveled by special Fitchburg Railroad car from Lowell to attend the Fitchburg Railroad Employers Association ball in Waltham. The event featured a director’s Pullman car, a guarded train crew, and a notable reception committee. The trip, begun at 7 pm from Boston, reached Waltham ahead of schedule, with the governor arriving around 9:00 pm.
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Fitchburg Railroad
Governor Greenhalge
Lowell
Waltham
Pullman
Wagner Palace Car Company
J. R. Hartwell
J. W. Marden
Everett Stevens
Wm. D. Ewing
Col. Pitman
Somerville
Henry G. Trefry
Alderman Presho
Boston
Senator Swallow
Charlestown
Frank Kingsbury
Eddie Grant
Charles Woodman
Frank Gillam
Charles J. Robinson
New York
New Haven
Hartyer
Concord Junction
Woodman
Beggar Faces Charge After Sting At City Office
A well dressed man entered Stickney and Poor on State Street claiming a burned arm from a steam injury in Lowell. He showed an inflamed arm, obtained money, then visited a bar, displayed his arm again, and was later arrested on a charge of obtaining money by false pretences. Police found six dollars in his pocket and linked the scheme to skin irritation caused by acid followed by honey and flour.
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Stickney & Poor
State Street
Lowell
Obituary notices for Gleason and Hogan families in Belgrade
George R. Gleason of North Belgrade Maine, formerly of this city, died suddenly on Tuesday. Ellen Hogan aged 63 died yesterday morning at 77 Adams Street. She was born in Ireland and moved to this country about 40 years ago settling in this city where she married and lived. She leaves William Hogan her husband, daughter Nellie F. Hogan, and sons City Solicitor John J. Hogan Officer David H. Hogan William A. Hogan and Daniel E. Hogan.
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George R. Gleason
North Belgrade
Ellen Hogan
Adams Street
Ireland
William Hogan
Nellie F. Hogan
John J. Hogan
David H. Hogan
William A. Hogan
Daniel E. Hogan
Stevens's Mills to Stay Open with Wage Cut
Stevens & Co will not close the woolen mills at Haverhill and will cut wages by 15 percent while keeping machinery in operation. Workers welcome the change, accepting the reduction readily. The mill staff will rise from about 60 to 150 hands next Monday, matching earlier levels.
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Lowell Machine Shop
Kitson Machine Company
George W. Fifield
Fietcher Street
Marginal Street
Francis 8. Perkins
Fletcher Street
Fifield
A. L. Brooks & Co
Mechanics Mills
Lowell
Mount Vernon Street
Otis Allen & Son
Mt. Vernon Street
Merrimack
Preton
Faulkner
W. W. Carey
A. P. Bateman
Bateman
Joseph Turner
Broadway
New York
Standard
Wille Street
Dugdale
Europe
England
Stevens
Haverhill
Stevens & Co
Northampton
Belding Bros
Remarkable self made man George W Childs dies at 82
Philadelphia on February 8 George W Childs proprietor of The Public Ledger died at 8 01 am from paralysis after suffering the stroke at The Ledger office January 18 He built a legacy of philanthropy and leadership after starting in small jobs in Baltimore then Philadelphia He bought The Public Ledger in 1864 and transformed it into a thriving paper while amassing a vast collection of art relics and portraits in his private office and home This obituary sketches his career and generous endowments including gifts totaling tens of thousands annually.
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Philadelphia
George W. Childs
The
Public Ledger
Ledger
Childs
George William Childs
Baltimore
Mr. Peterson
R. KH. Peterson & Co
United States Navy
Navy
Peterson & Childs
Dr. Kane
Parson Brownlow
Messrs
Swain & Abell
Washington
Tom Moore
Royal Worcester
Walter Raleigh
Greely
General Grant
Grant
Taymouth
England
America
Daring Philadelphia payroll robbery scheme ends in capture
Victor Echorn of the Pennsylvania Salt Works planned to steal 15000 from Southwark bank payroll with two accomplices. They used a dummy canvas pouch marked 12500 and were nabbed as the wagon rolled toward Market Street. Thomas and Mullins were to receive shares of the loot.
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Philadelphia
Victor SH. Echorn
Pennsylvania Salt Works Company
Southwark Bank
Kchorn
Southwark
George C. Thomas
New York
Frank J. Mullins
Thomas
Mullins
Letitia Street
Chestnut
Market Street
Second
Ebhorn
Echorn
Disorder at Crete Athens sparks Christian fury
In Crete, Christians protest executions of several Christians condemned to death while two Muslims hanged near Selin. suspicions arise that Christians retaliated. The lynching triggers mass arrests and sectarian fanaticism. All foreign consuls in Canea protest except the Russian envoy.
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Athens
Crete
Seline
Canea
Gloucester fund aids Amsterdam disaster widows kids
New York on February 8 reports The Daily Times of Gloucester, Massachusetts raised 144.50 for the widows and children of the Amsterdam's lost men who died trying to save the Maggie FE Wells crew. The Maritime Exchange fund in the city now totals 1792.
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New York
Daily Times
Gloucester
Mass
Amsterdam
Maggie FE. Wells
Maritime Exchange Fund
Disappearance Ties Bankman James Arnold to Warrant
James Arnold of the Bank of James Arnold & Co and the Arnold Mill Co has fled the country after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Both firms are under receivership in Columbia City Indiana.
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Columbia City
Ind
James Arnold
Bank of James Arnold & Co
Arnold Mill Company of
South Whitley
Weather Almanac Forecast for New England With WarmerSouth Winds
Washington reports the arc of the high pressure center over the middle Mississippi valley has moved past the middle Atlantic coast. Forecast for New England calls for increasing cloudiness and decidedly warmer conditions with south winds increasing in force.
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Washington
Middle
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic
New England
Consecration of Rev Arthur C. A. Hall as Vermont Bishop
The consecration of Rev Arthur C. A. Hall as bishop of Vermont took place at St Pauls Church with Bishops Neely Niles and Lawrence officiating. The ceremony drew prominent church leaders from the United States and Canada, attracting a large crowd unable to enter. Bishop Coleman preached the sermon.
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Burlington
United States
England
Arthur C. A. Hall
D. D
Vermont
St. Paul’s Church
Canada
Neely
Maine
Niles
New Hampshire
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Coleman
Delaware
Pony Moore Held for Trial in Cable Line Assault
George Washington Moore known as Pony Moore appeared at Tombs police court before Justice Traintor on a charge of assaulting Jacob Cohen a conductor on the Broadway cable line. He was held for examination under $300 bail with Charlie Mitchell his son in law present.
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Pony Moore
New York
George Washington Moore
Pony” Moore
Tombs
Justice Traintor
Jacob Cohen
Broadway
Charlie Mitchell
Moore
Man Found Dead In Brook Near Bath House
WATERTOWN February 2 Christopher Donovan 35 was found dead about 8 30 this morning in a brook in front of the bath house on the Charles river. The body lay frozen all night. It is believed he wandered away on his way home.
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Watertown
Christopher Donovan
Bath House
Charles River
Use of Memorial Hall Approved for Weekly Friday Night
The committee on lands and buildings approved a petition from the Wauhatchie union U V A to occupy Memorial hall one night a week. The city council referred the request with full power. The motion passed unanimously, selecting Friday night. No opposition was voiced.
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Memorial Hall
Committee On Lands and Buildings
U P
Wauhatchie Union,u. V.A
Balfe son awarded damages for illegitimate birth claim
Lonpox reports the son of composer Balfe won 200 pounds sterling in a suit against a newspaper contributor for alleging illegitimate birth. Balfe had earlier secured 200 pounds from Society for printing the article.
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Lonpox
Balfe
Society
Customs fraud tips must go to port chief officer
Information concerning customs frauds must henceforth be conveyed directly to the chief officer of a port by the informer. The rule applies except when impracticable or improper, and neglecting this precaution may forfeit the informer's right to any compensation.
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Washington
German Emperor Seeks Personal View of America
Berlin reports the emperor spoke frankly with a high official about England and the United States. He expressed strong desire to visit America and form his own impressions through direct observation.
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Berlin
England
United States
America
Carnival Battle of Flowers Prize Awarded
Nice February 3 report notes the carnival battle of flowers held yesterday with many carriages vying for the prize for the most beautiful floral arrangement. The first prize went to a carriage decorated with yellow blossoms.
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Nice
Wolves Devour 18 Near Erivan Amid Caspian Icebound Winter
Opessa reports Caspian ports iced over as cold rages. Wolves, driven by the deep freeze, attack near Erivan, devouring 18 men in a single brutal spell. Local fear rises as authorities seek relief from the harsh winter.
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Opessa
Caspian Sea
Erivan
Congressional Doings Opens New Senate Tariff Debate
Washington February 3 The Wilson tariff bill moved to the finance committee as a Senate debate over the bond issue unfolded. In the House a sharp clash occurred over the Hawaiian resolutions signaling partisan maneuvering on key policy items.
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Washington
Financial Committee
Senate
House
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Mr. Childs
Philadelphia Ledger
Wootton
G. W. Childs
Bishop Hall
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J. B. Hinkle
Americus
Crisp
Worsham
Georgia
Hinkle
St. Pau
Minn
Martin P. Erickson
Erickson
Union Veterans
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