Vast array of 1896 items swirl in Portland to Paris and more
A sprawling compilation notes a banana trust forming, a Portland ascent, Queen Victoria jubilee services in New York, and varied items from Europe and the United States. It mentions wealth shares, political donations, resignations, Japan Hawaii protest, postal budgets, trials, murders, and society notes with multiple named people and places across the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
New York
Viewrin
House of Commons
Ventana
Great Britain
Europe
W. J. Bryan
Shals Nalional
Marge
Amherst College
Gries
Kansia
Japan
Hawaii
United States
State Department
Dobs
Chicago
Airie
University of Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Queen Victoria begins golden jubilee with service in St George’s chapel
Reports from Havana Simla and London describe the royal observance of Queen Victoria’s sixty years on the throne. Her majesty attended services at St George's chapel while the royal family and envoys gathered at St Paul's and Buckingham Palace. A grand procession through London followed with diplomats presenting congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Simla
India
Assam
Ontario
Hamilton
San Jose
Franco
Servica
St. George's Chapel
St. Paul's Cathedral
Prince and Princess of Wales
Queen Victoria
Windsoreagtle
Buckingham Palace
London
Buckingham
Tuesiay
Tariff Bill Debates Move Through Senate Progress
Washington reports progress on the tariff bill with senators Bacon West Jones and Titman debating democratic doctrine. Morgan proposes a 20 percent ad valorem duty on free-list items and highlights Supreme Court reform as possible via personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bacon
West
Jones
Arkansas
Titlman
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Wilson Sui
Suprema Court of the United States
Senate Wool Schedule Debates Open Across Tariff Fight
Washington debates over wool duties unfold in the Senate with sharp exchanges among Carter Foraker and Allison over rates on first and second class wools. The vote lands at 1 cent for first class and 11 cents for second class, while third-class wool plans stall amid cross-party opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Messrs
Carter and
Hansborough
Sotutte
Stride
Sue
Shera
Chamber
Senatore Carter
Montana
Forgher
Ohio
Allison
Towa
Tharge
Foraker
Teller
Uolora
House
Wackigton
Junia
Quay
Advgiorem Ries
Allga
Willam J. Brygn
Wnate
Rice and stock methods in cooking and dairy notes
The passage discusses boiling rice in water or stock for richness and kid-friendly meals, using beef extract if stock is unavailable. It notes distinctions in cream preparation for whipped cream versus cream whipped, and outlines a French herb bouquet for flavoring soups and sauces. It also covers Welsh rarebit cheese preparation and tips for whipping cream and milk temperature for best results.
Fragmented Quote About Morality and Marriage
A clipped exchange questions human moral agency with a quip about twenty years of marriage. The dialogue hints at belief versus behavior, implying long marriage as practical proof of character.
Massacre Reported as British Officers and Native Soldiers Compromised
A Bombay dispatch notes that several British officers and native soldiers in government service at Maiza were killed or harmed by hostile natives. The report cites Simi1 as the source. Further details on dates and names are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mepatehes
St Bombay
India
Maiza
Forgotten genius celebrated on July 4 in Foster homeland
Pittsburgh born songwriter Stephen Foster, creator of My Old Kentucky Home and Oh Susanna, is honored in a planned monument at the family grave in Albany Cemetery. A July 4 celebration will mark the composer’s birthday, with GAR posts participating and veterans recalling his era defining melodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaturg
Allexhany
America
Stephen Coltina Foster
Suwanee
Black Joe
Kentucky
Foster
Geoius
P Goft
GA. R. Posts
Stephen Foster and his musical prodigy upbringing
Morrison Foster recalls Stephen Foster as a shy, gifted child whose love of music defined his life. From Towanda to Jefferson College and Cincinnati, he pursued composition at a young age. His Open Thy Lattice, Love appeared in 1842 and later My Old Kentucky Home. Foster died January 13, 1864 in New York, buried in Pittsburgh, leaving a modest fortune and several enduring songs such as Suwanee River and The Kentucky Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
New York
George P
Alcouuliett
Eusada
Lower
California
Tat Andraloo Selpulvada
Howard Curtis Renham
Swith
Batavia
Christhin
KB. Ross
Gtannie’ Ross
Philadelphia
John Claiin
Gov. Atkinson
West Virginia
Gecsunt
Troducers
Millionaira Damien
Nelson
Pultet
Frederick Tilehiter
Weedelite
L. I
Carter and
Hansbrough
Samuel J. Casey
Brooklyn
Presstmen'a
Qileh
Detroit
Washington
Totin W. Kenly
Motor Tama
Hanta
Ohio Republican Convention
Canl
Foraker
San Francisco
Pickwick Motel
New Orleans
Mickavler
Dan
Haltimars
Morrison
Stephen Oumé
Saia
United States
Peedee
Ocala
Yazoo
Florida
Suwanee
Stephen
Foster
South
Miome
Thomas McNally
Woster
Alwars
John Rowan
Bardstown
Morrison Foster
Towanda, Hare
Tioga Walls
Athens
Ohio
Jefferson College
Gannonsburg
James G
Kentucky
Pittsburg
Kentncky
Massa
Advanced Education Beyond Their Means
A dialogue notes that the subject received substantial educational benefits, described as very advanced and well beyond their means, highlighting the disparity in access to higher learning and signaling societal critique of resource allocation.
Gems of Thought and Moral Maxims
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on virtue, duty, and self restraint drawn from various authors. It emphasizes prudence in leadership, restraint in speech, the value of doing good, and the importance of religious faith as a guide to conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Bertram Gruber
Thie Wei
Facts for Smokers From Old Tobacco Notes
A historical note describes tobacco origins and naming, naturalization in parts of the world, and the compounds in smoke. It covers curing, wilting to prevent breakage, risks of sunburnt leaves, flavoring agents in chewing and pipe tobacco, and the role of worms on farms as pest control for tobacco plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Frances
Germany
Poe
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TRE Marshfield Thes
J. H. Ware
Wis
Banana Trust
Portland
Jerome B. Chaffee
Arbart Gd. Thorpson
David B. Cultersom
Texas
Alexander O. Battin
Montane
Ehaw
Kansas City
Mies Amelia Groll
Mile
Rita Eland
Orimaa Fone
Carl Rosa Company
la Gascogne
A. H. Gorrit
Toledo
Hanna Ami Foraker
Lie
Winening
Tirshnell
Fovernor
Hermann Warszawiak
Fifth Avenue
Wayley
Havana
Giuseppa Verdi
Italy
Congressional News
Stubbort
Caffery
Der
Cooe
Stephen C. Foster
Lawrenceville
William Barclay Foster
Jackson
Pennsylvania
Stephen Collins Foster
Suwannee River
Thought
Hick
Long Tun
Sant Hea
Gascoigne
H. W. Beecher
W. Helms
L'Abbe Boileau
C. Hodge
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