Bloodhounds at Virginia theaters spark local outrage
Reported in Virginia towns on the appearance of Uncle Tom's Cabin with five bloodhounds used to advertise the show. Citizens denounce the practice as misrepresenting the South, while corroborating witnesses claim bloodhounds were used to track fugitive slaves in the past, though not widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginda
Bouth
Aynghburg
Chisage Tribune
Virginia
Abvey
Uncle Tom
Upes
Lynchburg
Oswar
Fem
Tribune
South
North Carolina
Tony
Abbey
Richmond
Norfolk
Mobily
Mississippi
Miramsippi
Aliyaya
Sam
Alabama
Ina County
Elope Tales and Romantic Runaways in 19th Century News
A muddled narrative recounts a Louisville hackman scene of a eloping couple, a Jeffersonville boat ride, and a Gretna Green style wedding with the bride’s kin in pursuit. It also notes a Wallingford Connecticut romance of Henri Mouton and Adele Ponier, with a Parisian father opposing the match and the couple wed by a local justice before sailing to Guadeloupe. The slice includes Cincinnati Enquirer headlines about stubborn fathers and banker’s daughters seeking Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Highmand
Madison Alrede
Coriatmas Nigat
Jetturaonville
Nobods
Lavors
Cobdie
Comert
J. Aeraonville
Kentucky
Wallingford
Henri Mouton
Wellingford
Hia
Paria
Adele Ponter
America
Mile
Ponier
Henri
Hevre
New York
Justices Spier
Mouton
Gosdarme
Guadaloupe
Monsieur Mouton
Yail
Cincinnati Enquirer
Madisonville
Europe
Misa
Lizzie M. Morvon
Romantic elopements and spur-of-the-moment weddings across towns
A jumble of brief marriage notes from different locales. A Hopkinsville couple wed at the groom's father in law's home amid guests. Chestertown, Maryland hosts a runaway pair later surrendering. Dalton Georgia reports a sunrise ceremony after parental opposition. Mount Gilead Ohio and nearby towns relay similar elopement bonuses with judges and preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel 0. McPheeson
Hopkineville
John H. Witson
Ars
Sewickly
Beaver County
Cheatertown
Biz Wilson
Virginia
Lias
Chestertown
Wilson
Mya
West
Pennsylvania
Kent County
Dalton
Gordon County
Tudge
D. A. Walker
Ady
Rose Va
Il Hazards
Greer
Oglethorp Ga
Bugsy
Engaged Couples Should Act to Preserve Love and Respect
The piece urges careful conduct during engagement to avoid quarrels and preserve harmony. It warns that a broken engagement harms the woman most, though an unsuitable marriage is worse, and emphasizes discretion, loyalty, and prudent behavior by both partners. It also cautions the fiancé to avoid familiarity with the family while pursuing liberty and happiness through proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia
Bella
Scandal Claims and Family Finance Views Explored
A writer argues for women controlling their money via trustees, warns against business risks in marriage, and supports life insurance for wives before wedlock. A gossip comment from Brown and Fage counters a alleged estrangement of Mr and Mrs Smith. A Livingston daughter sues for $75,000 breach of promise against merchant Benny Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Brown
Fage
Chancelor Livingston
New York
Benny Fleming
Northwestern Railroads and Western Lines Extend Reach
Fragmentary notice lists Green Bay Winona and St Paul lines, plus connections to Minneapolis Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific. Mentions Northwest and poles as part of an expansion toward Nebraska Minnesota Dakota. Lacks clear dates or outcomes but signals railroad growth and cross-border links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Tailwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Pagengyrs
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
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Sune
Lydia E. Pinkham
Tasymvealon
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Jozenven
Aizer
Pinkilam
Milwaukee & Ht
Guna T. Ghatk
Aswan
Nebraska
Nuraptaly
Celine
Chicago
Mt. Paul
Teta
Ata
St. Pawl
Aim Utd
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Caryn
Mont Wil
Wayne
Siettnstn
Salem
Fetonk County
Pakate
Inter
Thy
Deatralla Sportinn
Souler
Dalia
Sau
Hla ‘Ells
Thy Micneapolla
Dako
Excuisian
KATIA
Norfolk and Return
SMM
Turota
Retcmn
Aldores
St Sond
Ming
Green Bay, Winonaasp
St. Paul Railroad
Paul
Ty Coton Pigar
London Ube
Lake Shore & Stern
Tapids
Wiscounh
St. Pant By
Owisona
LA Crosse Chicago
Durhweetern
Ciena
Pola Bass
Beara
Quinn
Ean Cidire
Menimonee
Hudson
Huai
Arothy
Gil Fane
LA Kosnes
ED Wsis
Sy- Panl
Jinneapolis
Wisconsin Central
Limif
VIA
Neenah
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Milwaukee
Ical Pit
Suesad
Fin
Malwadkey
Wihol
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
Grand Rapids, Wausau
Merrill Seta
P.N. Finney
Jas. Barker
Gea'l Fen
Atte Bunsukes
Slilwaukee
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