Peculiarities of Washington Senators Recapped
A satirical portrait of 19th century lawmakers noting idiosyncrasies and habits. The piece highlights individuals such as Harrison, Wolcott, Voorhees, Gorman, and McKinley with quirky conduct from barber habits to smoking, neckties, and pocket routines. It weaves anecdotes of daily Senate life and personal quirks into a humorous survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan
Harrison
Indianapolis
Senator Plumb
Plumb
Senator Wolcott
Voorhees
Indiana
Anea
Ghia
Sawyer
Congress
Senator Sawyer
Senator Ingalls
Maj. McKinley
Mr. McKinley
United States
McKinley
Ted
Ted St-a-c-tes
The
United
Foreign trade is not wealth but production, he argues
A speaker argues that foreign trade does not create wealth, only distribution. He cites currency between nations, warns that excessive foreign commerce reflects internal poverty, and urges stronger domestic production under protective tariffs. He cites 1880 US production figures and defends self reliance and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sano
Select Parliamentary Committee of
England
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Germany
Italy
Russia
The Fashions of Paris and Washington Women
The piece surveys Paris evening toilets using velvet brocade and rich materials with new woolen diagonals and serges for early spring. It then portrays Washington as a hub for independent women, lawyers, reformers, hotel owners, and widows managing large households, challenging critics of female capability. It notes Gen Spinner voting for Lucretia Mott for the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas
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Main
Iowa
Accident Association
Rucky Island, Ill
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Sec
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House of Lords
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Renate
Wolco*t
Comcresa
Ongressmman H Qos
Iilinois
Grabschis
Blackburn
Senator Cullom
Ilinois
Svho
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Cullom
Senator Bate
Snes
Ruth
Bate
Senator Brown
Georgia
Gordon
Ingalls
Brown
Mr. Hiscock
Hiochair
Senator Edmunds
Senate Corrdors
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Hix
Alleagus
Spooner
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Kore
Tilson
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Connecticut
Aleohoolboy
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Philly Mason
Chicago
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Missasippi
Merrill
Henry Cabot Lodge
Ban
Terworth
Oak
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Gilbert Haven
Joe
Nortcone
Sam Iris
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Ares
Ottien
Paris
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Chanigjn
House of Representatives
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Rovers
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Willism
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