Baltimore Sun founder Abel Abell honored by city council
The Baltimore Sun founder and longtime publisher Abel Abell is celebrated on his 50th year with the paper. The city notes his early years and vast achievements, including ownership of The Sun building in Washington and prominence in Baltimore society.
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Oldest Tuscarora Chief Mount Pleasant Dies Near Niagara Falls
John Mountpleasant, fifteenth Tuscarora sachem of the Iroquois confederacy, dies at his Niagara Falls area home aged six decades in power. He led from age 17, was trustee of the Thomas Indian Orphan asylum, member of the Buffalo historical society, and hosted distinguished visitors on his large farm. A council at Onondaga reservation will set election day for his successor, to be a matrilineal descendant.
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New U S Treasurer James W Hyatt Named
The president appoints James W Hyatt of Connecticut as treasurer of the United States to succeed retiring Treasurer Jordan Hyatt, born in Norwalk in 1837, rose from humble schooling to banking and politics, later serving as bank commissioner and state senator. A Kansas mayoress tale follows with a humorous note on a busted bustle and red hair in local press.
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Extremes In Human Height From Giants To Dwarfs
La Nature compares ancient giants and dwarfs to study human stature. It cites Gabara and others, notes some heights likely exaggerated, and highlights Borulawsky at 29 inches as an unusually well formed dwarf. The spectrum between 8½ and 8¾ feet and 29 inches is shown with a 6 ft 1 in mid-point.
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Queen Kapiolani Arrives in San Francisco En Route to England
News reports the Hawaiian queen Kapiolani and Princess Lilinokalani arriving in San Francisco aboard the Australia. They meet visitors there and plan to visit Washington before continuing to England, with salutes from Fort Mason Fort Alcatraz and the British ship Conquest.
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New York Youth and Bohemian Image Questioned
The piece contrasts New York writers labeled Bohemians with perceived temperance, noting many do drink little and citing Dion Boucicault’s claim about sobriety. An Omaha World item references Boucicault’s stance on staying sober to translate French effectively.
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Stingy Farmer Falls for Rope Price Prank
A tale from Youth's Companion and Tid Bits recounts a notorious stingy farmer who bargains for rope, offers coins and stamps, and learns too late that savings cost him time and wasted effort. The dealer endures a tedious siege before the buyer finally posts three pennies and exits.
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Not That Kind of a Cat
A Plymouth avenue wife lists birthday gift ideas for her husband including a canary bird, a King Charles spaniel, a Turkish rug, and more. The husband adds gifts such as diamond earrings and a work basket while political jokes and mischief from the era surface in quoted exchanges.
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Witty Snippets and Quips From Odd Corners
A collection of humorous asides and brief jests from various papers. A writer misspells Pilgrim's Progress author as John Bunion. Remarks touch on illness, real estate booms, editors, and a Bedford Street inn keeper quip about Christmas pudding.
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About Women and Notable Figures in Society
Women hold influence from teachers to bee keepers with Luce praising female supervisors. Notables include Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland set for a New York teaching post, Clara Barton linked to Bordentown school origins, and Empress Eugenie praised for grace. European royals and professionals feature in passing profiles.
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Remarkable Long-Livers and Vigorous Elders Across States
A 101 year old Godfrey Knight of Schoolcraft Michigan stays active with races fairs singing and anecdotes. Robert Gourke of Freeport California near 90 still swims daily and recalls boyhood habits. A Cumberland County Illinois resident claims 120 years and recounts frontier life with Daniel Boone and loyalty to Andrew Jackson.
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Food rules and etymology notes from the New York World
A late 19th century World column lists dietary guidance to eat bread and fruit, avoid dried foods and buckwheat, moderate hot drinks, and place the heaviest meal at midday. It also offers etymologies for Topeka Calico and Punch, and includes verse about summer and romantic landscapes.
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