Lawyer and Client in Pollard Breckinridge Trial Echoes
Washington correspondence notes Calderon Carlisle, son of famed jurist, as a leading legal figure in the Pollard versus Breckinridge case. It records his view that truthfulness makes a strong witness, discusses the Pollard testimony, Breckinridge’s defense, and the broader impact on family history, with sketches of Colonel Thompson and Judge Bradley.
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Washmnetor
Calderon Carlisle
Pollard
Breckinridge
Janes Mamdeville Carisse
Gardiner
Hoe
Mexico
Claims Commission
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Carlisle
Spurgeon Jr Succeeds Sr at Metropolitan Tabernacle
Thomas Spurgeon wins the pastorate at Metropolitan Tabernacle by a large majority succeeding his father. The campaign was led by the widow of the late pastor with help from Rev J Herrokt as private secretary. The vote followed organized canvassing despite opposition from Dr Pierson faction. London letter notes the favor of the lady members.
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Thomas Spurgeon
London
Described fabled cockatrice and its deadly legend
The text recounts the ancient cockatrice a monster whose gaze killed and fiery breath restricted its habitat to deserts. It notes travelers once carried a live cock to counter its crowing which supposedly would kill cockatrice creatures nearby.
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Desart
Wardrobe guide for a well dressed New Yorker in 19th century style
A letter from a friend exposes New York fashion advice from John T. Mitchell on dressing to appear affluent. Details cover costs for suits from seventy five to hundred dollars per piece, types of coats and hats, and the shift toward brighter fabrics, shapes, and color with emphasis on fit and ready made options for medium builds.
Men’s Spring Bespoke Styles Report On Wardrobe Trends
No.1 No. & BUSINESS BUITS. number of buttons may be varied to suit the individual taste. For a very tall slim man four buttons even are allowed. All sorts of sacks are O. K. for business wear. Double breasted sacks are more popular every week this spring. Patch pockets and fronts to wear open are popular, too. Overcoat sleeves are cut wider at the bottom. Vests shorter. In neckwear the stock is growing but the modern tie or butterfly bow in white lawn or satin for evening wear is favored for day dress. Prince knot or flowing end and the graduated two inch four in hand will stay popular. Spring shirts in pinks blues heliotrope with stripes or spray. white collars with fancy shirts. Evening dress shirts remain plain with two or three studs. J0. B Evus.
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Mitchell
Ank
O. K
Beau Brummel
The Mystery Explained in a Hawaiian Report
A fragmentary review argues Senator Morgan favors annexation of Hawaii. It asserts the report’s language is hazy yet shows a broad consensus among committee members and U S authorities toward annexation, while noting confusion over broader meanings and implications.
Congress Debates Tariff and State Bank Acts
Washington reports on looming battles in Congress over repealing the state bank currency tax, seigniorage coinage, and the Bland and Hatch measures for bank oversight. Debates touchTariff act prospects, Moyer bill, and party splits as letters push for action amid hard times.
Explosions at Sea Stir Naval War Talk in Westminster Gazette
Westminster Gazette recounts naval bombings and explosive tests including a 6,000 ton steamship Narc ise destroyed by torpedoes and gun cotton. It also describes a 40 ton dhow blown to pieces near Zanzibar with multiple fuses, illustrating differences in effects between small craft demolitions and large warships.
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Her
Narciewas
Pianta
Majesty
Portsdown Creek
Pemba Island
Zanzibar
Pemba Alavo
Atill
Westminster Gazette
Alarming Rise in Crime and Distress in Australia
San Francisco Chronicle reports drastic hardship in Australia due to industrial depression. Lootings, burglaries, and embezzlement surge as unemployed workers and famine drive desperate acts. Police casualties rise in Sydney while chiefs receive bonuses. A string of robberies hits hospitals and businesses. prominent individuals suffer losses. Gov. and premier delay relief. thousands starve or endure hardship. several suicides and a murder-suicide noted amid the crisis.
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Australia
Warrimoo
Sydney
Sir George Gibbs
City
Mercredie & Drew
F. Coxon
Charles Graham
South Australia
Kingston
Bourke
F. W. Wilson
Brisbane
William O'Connor
Melba
Kate Brooks
Joseph, Bancroft
San Francsco Chronicle
Petrified Duchess Found In German Cave
A petrified woman, once admired as a marble statue, was found head and upper torso intact in a Jude wood coffin inside a cave among skulls. The coffin contained lime and mortar, and when opened the head and braided hair remained lifelike, with folded hands on the breast. The strange discovery follows reports of a beautiful, well preserved face and hair.
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Germany
Cockroach Burrows Through Man’s Ear in Odd Case
A young oyster boat worker, George Woods, sought emergency care in Washington after a roach entered his ear and tunneled toward the tympanum. The insect reportedly chewed through the ear canal and drum before dying inside the head. Doctors removed the decayed roach, other nymphs, and eggs.
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Washington
George Woods
Woods
Wood
Johnson
Picture of Jesus from coffee grounds astonishes Timmerman family
A Gainesville Georgia Eagle report describes a remarkable coincidence. Mrs. Timmerman of Piedmont DC prayed for comfort after her daughter's death. While cleaning, coffee grounds formed a perfect bust likeness of Jesus on a saucer. Photographer M E Allen confirms the scene and that no human hand touched it. The photo is available at the paper office.
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M. E. Allen
Christ
Timmerman
Piedmont
D. C
Allen
Jesus Christ
Rail schedule fragment for Chicago Rock Island and Pacific lines
Fragmentary timetable text lists city pairs and times including Kansas City St Joseph Denver and Minneapolis with Sunday service noted. The readable items reference western routes and connections, butmany specifics are garbled. The snippet suggests a railway schedule snippet from the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific system.
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Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Pis
Council Bluffs
C.Y
Min
K.C
Ussp
Air
Denver
St Jo
Deaver
Minn
K C
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Miss Madeline Pollard
Paris
Major Butterworth
Mr. Carlisle
Miss Pollard
Beecher
Colonel Breckinridge
Madeline Pollard
Prince of Wales
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Alexander Hamilton
Breckinridges
House of Representatives
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Pathy
Kentucky
Sloney
Nome
Naiie
Imin
Social Purity League of
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Indiana
Boston
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Benator Lodge
Colonel Thompson
Harrodsburg
Atreus
Thompson
Congress
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Tvor
Charles
Abraham
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Andrew Jackson
Judge Bradley
Harrison
Ber
William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
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Nebraska
Social Purity League
Lalu
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Ayake
Becton
John T. Mitchell
Mr.Mitchell
Prank Hatton
Senator Morgan
Morgan
Stevens
Mr. Blount
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Lilinokala
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Moyer
Bland
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McGann
Hatch
Mr Richards
Ohio
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Dingley
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Springer
Tom
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Hunton
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Reed
Tucker
Wilson
Bill Holman
Bill
Holman
General Black
Illinois
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Lyman Trumbull
Diinols
Capitol
Galusha A. Grow
Modena
Parma
Maserata
Pall Mall
Gasette
Scotland
Duke of Fatherland
Helmadale
Rewumied
Saati
Aloahha Sane
Poruarn Biur
F. G. Oxley Stove Company
Alfrey ‘Heading Company
Maculnary Felch
Soploymen
Tiwiaegest
Kroach
Fittie
Aeoe
White Cloud
de World
Potten Dave “ Proprietors
Kia Diseaser
Aphocoy
Niar
Parlotu
Senegal
S.s.st. BR
Murpoc
Huntsville
Parkers
Rootbeer
Avery
Rock Island
M. ON & Quincy
Sterling
Clinton
Dubuque
Savannah
Mendota
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Ste Unjon
Moline
Davenport
Paul
Minneapolis
Maquoketa
Bentteelien
Noesota
North
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Gentral Dakota
Omaha
Sioux City
Jackson Junction
Calmar
St Paul
Oxford Junction
Monticello
Ouaha
Council
Rapids & N Ewport
Freict
Guing Sudti
West
Peoria
Rock
Island & Peoria
Bastwannota
Matt Express
Lvar
Paine
Rincev
Ind
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Cincatt
Am Aml Pal
R. Island
2Qar Milano
Taylor Rdig
Reynolds
Union Depot
Oranryine
R. Stockhouse
F. H. Rockwell
20Th St
BeBe
L.b.mapes
Rink
Fifth Avenue
R. UH. Trevor
Burgeon
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