Prominent Figures and Events Mentioned in 1888 Chronicle
A jumble of society updates and political notes lists Rev Ds Pynchon at Trinity College Hartford resigning July 1 1888, Walker Ellison gaining Supreme Court admission, President Arthur gifting a baton from Daniel Webster’s birthplace, and Mrs Miles and sister of Mrs Cameron wintering in Washington. Also noted are Dr Norvin Green’s re election to Western Union, Major William Wily’s death, Wilde’s legal dispute in Moncton, Darwin sons moving toward Cambridge factory, Father Ryan’s Southern appeal, and social rounds at Morton's Paris hotel with diplomatic dinners. Additional items cover Keeley’s motor work, Henry Stanley’s London results, Nordica’s Paris success, and a London concert farewell by Christine Nelson. The column also touches Sargent’s minister in Germany, Pueblo Missouri misadventure on a train, Penn RR VP McCullash’s wealth, Miss Adelaide Phillipps memorials, Nordica’s debut, ex-Gov Warren’s La Growy property, Charley Rose missing case, Wilde’s arrest, and a Omaha woman suffrage debate between Susan B Anthony and Rose Water.
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Ds. Pynchon
Trinity College
Hartford
Connecticut
sMver
Walker Elsiun
United States Supreme Court
Arthur
Buster
Daniel Webster
New Hampshire
Mre. Miles
Miles
Mre. Cameron
Hunt
Washington
Union College
Norvin Green
Western Union
William Wily
Genove
M. Baily
Pennsylvania
Annestown
Quear Wilde
Moncton
N. B
Francis
George Darvin
Cambridge
England
Father Ryan
South
Society of the Army of Tennessee
United States
Lees B. Morton
Grant
W. Childa
Wootton
Bryn Maur
Philadelphia
Keeley
Sargent
Germany
Barliy
Serpent
Pueblo
Col
Gay
Crittenden
Missouri
Sodlock
la Junta
J. N. McCulieash
Pennsylvania Railroad
United Statea
Booda and
Arstelnastaal
Adelaide Phillipps
Carlsbad
Marshfield
Bury Ground
Webster Tomb
e _ Mise Norton
Mlle
Nordica
Grand Opera House
Paris
Gox
Waarbern
Pear Philadelphia
Nolige
Charney
Oscar Wilde
Woman Tricks Drummer On Charleston Train
Detroit Free Press reports a young woman aboard a Charleston bound train lured seven men into seat sharing by feigning interest. One by one they offered help and conversation until the drummer courted her, who then stole his ring watch and wallet, leaving him desolate at Savannah. The plan ended with the woman eluding pursuit, described as a clever backhanded game to escape the supposed romance.
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Pame
Detroit
Charleston
Cincinnati
Tod
Darling
Savannah
Wuli
Mountaineer Kills Snakes In Bold Rail Yard Feat
A Georgia rail yard crew of mountaineers clears brush ahead of the engineer when a four foot snake appears. A Georgian pins the snake with a forked stick, holds it up for spectators, then snaps its head against a rock to kill it. The crowd reacts with mixed censure and awe.
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Georgia
Lhey
Start
The Fashions In General
Royal cardinal is the favorite color for children's dresses. The Glengary cape of bright scarlet wool worn alike by boys and girls. The Russian redingote is at the peak of fame. Raised flowers on ottoman or repp fabric create elegant brocades imported. Velvet and silk fabrics set for fall and winter wear with delicate pale pink and cream tones. Jackets and basques over contrasting Alcits. Styles named Austrian Hungarian Directoire Jersey. Close fitting with straight fronts and sarrow collars. Lux perfumes Opnponax Edelweme plus scented sachets sold for wear.
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Directoire
Madrid bullfighter Fragcuele draws world attention
The Spanish Embassy notes the bullfighter Fragcuele as an international celebrity. He was welcomed by officials and even the King in Madrid after a three week stay in a prior visit. Queen’s charity bazaar sparked by his involvement led to 2400 being raised. Fragcuele is described as a poet in a sanguinary moment.
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Tris Pari
Campior
Frascuela
Fragcnele
Friends of Veteran Thurlow Weed Face Fading Illness
The article reports that Thurlow Weed’s friends fear his illness may be fatal. His physician warns of potential decline due to exhaustion and weakness. Weed appears unable to swallow food, though he shows occasional attempts to take nourishment.
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Thurlow Weed
Hitle
Mr Weed
The Philosophy of Life and a Barbed Wire Fence
A reflection notes the discouraging moment in life, describing the effort to stay ahead of a dangerous obstacle as all for naught when a barbed wire fence blocks progress, in ECxpton Post style.
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Ecxton Post
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Henry M. Stanley
Jorey
London
Chrieline Nelson
Albers Hall
Gallia
America
Henry George
Ireland
New York
S J. Johns
Young Men‘s Christian Association
Ozcar
Ic Us
Omaha
Susan B. Anthony
Edward Rosewater
Bee
Miss Anthony
Rosewater
Nebraska
Lough
Isidon
Frascuelo
Hans, Lydia E. Pinkham
Ly, Mass
McNeren
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Mall
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Pullinan Palace
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Missouri Valley
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