Population of Nevada and varied social notes
The dispatch estimates Nevada at not more than 12 000 voters with two counties above 1000 and five counties under 250. turnout in 1876 and 1880 given. It also reviews wages for servants in Liverpool Marseille and Philadelphia and analyzes a dynamic moral anecdote about odds and a dynamic scene at a factory in Stoudsburg. It ends with a proposal about a matrimonial bureau linked to Father Mary Clare’s school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Nevada
Carson Roburne
Liverpool
Marseilles
Philadelphia
France
Philadelpha
Stoudsburg
Light of Asia Elephant Dies in Philadelphia Circus Circles Stir
Foreproven's famed white elephant known as Light of Asia died in Philadelphia and the remains were sent to the College of National Science in Chicago. An uproar followed its death as other elephants reacted and Chicago science claims the remains. Morsaen Mary Frances Cranrg, the Kenmare nun, travels to the United States seeking 250000 to fund a venture before returning to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Philadelphia
College of National Science
Chicago
Burmah
Roks
Elefantine
Chicago Science
Morsaen
Mary Frances Cranrg
Kenmare
United States
England
Gardner
Friendles
Wastingtonian Home
Hill-Orphan Asylum
Monuments and travels cited in early Charleston obituary and report
The article notes burial at St. Philips churchyard in Charleston for Joan C. Cannotax and a 3000 dollar state appropriation for a sarcophagus on the old tomb of a great statesman. It covers Calhoun’s grave, witnesses, and a new sealed tomb as well as Judge Flandran’s world travels and a major surgical operation at Mercy Hospital Chicago performed by Dr. Edmund Andrews for a caustic ammonia case. The piece also recounts Walter and Florence in Albany and Harper's Bazar vignette with breakfast remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan C. Cannotax
St. Philips
Charleston
South Carolina
Vermont
South
Calhoun
Courtney
McGrath
McGrady
Collin
Lame
Curren
Egypt
India
Rome
Vienna
Chicago
Blarney Castle
Mercy Hospital
Edmund Andrews
Andrews
Walter
Albany
Florence
Harper’s Bazar
Illinois Affairs Pushes Mixed Reports Across State
Gov Hanalon appoints Ton A Matthews as district judge. local notes cite export figures, jail breaks, and court cases including Davis and Gardner decisions. Chicago banners, charity bequests, wealth amidst fashion fantasies, and St Louis commentary fill a sprawling, fragmentary page.
Historic Cities A Bird's Eye View of Chlos Pumouns
A travelogue through cities around the Mediterranean describes Alexandria Jerusalem Damascus Beirut Smyrna and others with grandiose, often fanciful portraits. It blends mythic imagery with observations on trade religion and culture, noting Rome and Paris as symbols of power fashion art and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nong
Alexandria
Manson
Mediterranean
Jan
Damascus
Jerusaleem
Jerusalem
Tuth
Jeruantem
Dudeay
Abane
Baroda
Hanron
Davans
Berrut
Crescent
Syria
Prenen
Damansens
Constantinopleat
Dastuoee
Athens
Naples
Vesuvius
Ischia
Rome
Florence
Reposea
Shrivin
T’aria
Paris
Albany Erpes
San Francisco Artist Brooks Struggles Before Studio Breakthrough
The piece recalls artist Brooks of Clay Street who worked in a top-floor studio for years amid damp corners and unpaid rent. He endured eviction threats as he toiled on still lifes, slowly gaining appreciation and securing a modest livelihood despite past hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Brooks
Clay Street
Peacock Picture Prompts Renovation in Narrow Staircase
An aging artist Brooke, denied running water in his room, climbs seven to eight years to fetch a bucket from a first floor faucet. A wealthy buyer purchased a peacock painting, inspiring Brooks to renovate his studio where he discovers a hidden plain faucet amid debris. The shock triggers memories of the difficult climb and past outbursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke
Indy
Brooka
Brooks
Pureliman
Shadowing Clerks By Hidden Detectives In City Business Houses
A reporter observes a young man employed in a leading business house shadowing clerks on Fifth Avenue. The watcher claims his employer uses detectives to monitor spend and behavior, reporting daily to decide if clerks are overcharged or underpaid. A billiard room scene confirms the practice and a private detective comments on how common such surveillance has become.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Fowil
Tede Porter
Pillaburgh
Bar Room Decoration and Taste Across Hotels
A critique laments gaudy bar room decor with a painted ceiling and allegorical figures. It argues elegant rooms should avoid vulgar ornament, predicting a shift toward rich simplicity in upscale hotels and restaurants not catering to gamblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyro
Europe
Women as Coupon Counters and Thibet Marriages
The article claims women in a London banking firm are used as coupon counters and are more reliable than men. It asserts a Thibet woman may have multiple husbands and that four husbands race to a milliner when she wants a bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothschidd
London
Heayo Herald
Reminiscences of Public Life and Russian Diplomacy
The piece recounts Madeira wine imports for Washington elites from an Alexandria seller, notes 19th century social life of Lydia Dickinson and Daniel Dickinson, and recounts the Catacazy incident with Grand Duke Alexis. It describes a Russian envoy’s arrival, the ceremonial salt bread gesture, and a formal supper at the Russian Legation in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley Poore
Washington
Supreme Court
Lansea
Alexandria
Josiah Lee
Baltimore
Lydia Dickinson
Daniel 8
Dickinson
New York
Bouck
Nathaniel LP
Tal
Dresden
Cantacuzy
Legation
Roxa
Bladensburg
Fish
Cathoary
Foreign Office
Grand Duke
Alexis
Conoral Grant
Catacazy
Washinston
Anparblan
Madame Catacazy
Pringo
Russia
Villainous Husband Targeted For Office Past
A San Francisco Post snippet mocks a woman and husband linked to a violent past. The wife is labeled a villain for alleged crimes from the former husband’s political bid, including murder and theft of pennies from a pauper, sparking disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Post
Boiling Water Noted by New York Fire Engine Visitor
Austin resident Swindells recalled seeing a steam fire engine in New York. He remarked it works better than Austin's hand engines but wondered why the water is boiled before spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swindells
Austin
New York
Jero
Iflings
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Dispatch
Moline, Illinois
Varn
Portland
Oregvon
Horace Greely
Whitelaw Ker
Albert
Cleveland
Dom Pedro II
Brazil
Tim
Mary Clare
Illinois Affairs
Hanalon
Ton A. Matthews
Partsfield
Stan
McCormee
Agiry
Paelta McVaieker
Vanndilea
Counnty
Vaneniat
Trumps
Wooda
Wetang Wand
Mia Brook
Teun Po Dyaves
Hoprenmont
Liv
State Supreme Court
Davis
Chiea
Pavel
Babson
Hang
Gonman Council
Geta
St. Lous Post-Dispatch
Chieigo
Eir Caprice
James Taylor
Eminence
Logan County
St. Louis
Quincy Workhouse
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