Washington society endures beyond politics in May social scene
Special correspondence from Washington notes that national politicians change with administrations, while Washington’s social set remains a constant nonpolitical presence. The piece highlights leading ladies, press figures, and key male figures in the social and diplomatic circles, with attention to Kate Field and others, and discusses the role of neutral ground in parlor life for reducing partisan tensions.
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Washington
Congress
Fred Douglass
John T. Hmorgan
Kate Field
Woman
Mra
Clara B Colby
Womans Tribune
Mre Leagan
The
Home Magazine
Mirad
Vorgan
Diplomatic Corps
Corpu
Todor Morgan
Senate
Toye
Tare
T. Jawrer
Politiran Seater
Fhirry Jonen
Sena’ Morgan
Trther
Mia
George Chay
Fortunata Alan
A Novel Bottle Patented by Skowhegan Maker
A Skowhegan patent medicine firm offered 20000 for a bottle that cannot be refilled after empting. Mechanic McQuillan invented such a bottle and the firm granted six months more to perfect it. The device is described as simple and costing only a trifle more than a normal bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skowhegan
McQuillan
Lewiston Journal
Hill Blames Cleveland and Gresham Over Hawaii Policy
In a Senate speech on the Wilson bill on April 9 1894 David B Hill denounces Cleveland and his secretary of state for Hawaii policy calling the restoration attempt a blunder and faulting Republican influence while deeming the action un-American and Democratic doctrine. He argues Democrats should bear responsibility for foreign affairs mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate
David B Hill
Cleveland
Hawaii
Hawai
Department of State
Democratic Party
Kesham
Mr Hill
Gresham
C Loveland
Revival of Dr Brand Believed Alive After Apparent Death
In Thomasville a physician, Dr John W Brand, was thought dead after a long illness. He revived minutes later, waking with the question How long was I dead, as his son prepared to ship his body. His daughter in Selma learned the news with relief. The tale also notes a separate item about biliousness remedies and a political note on a Democratic congressmen’s plan for post March 4, 1895.
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Thomasville
Mobile and
Birmingham Road
John W Brand
Randolph County
Sitis
Brand
Mobile
Birmingham
DRESS DISTENDERS AND THE NATURAL FASHION COSTUMES
A New York fashion correspondent reviews summer dress distenders in silk and aluminium wire, debating their rise and social impact. He describes two contrasting outfits, one with a structured, ornate silhouette and another with a natural, graceful line, plus an Eton jacket with vest praised for its versatility and fit. The piece notes varying opinions and the potential for a national debate over hoop skirts.
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New York
Peter the Great the World’s Tallest Colt at 22 Hands 4 Inches
A gelding named Peter, a Norman stock gray colt foaled in June 1891, stands about 22 hands 4 inches tall and weighs 1700 pounds at the livery stable on South Third Street. Horsemen note possible future growth to 6 inches more, with potential weight reaching 8000 pounds, and compare him to a Toronto horse once weighing 2800 pounds. Peter is healthy, sound, and displays relatively balanced proportions for such a giant.
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South Third Street
Wonder
Peter
Minnesota
Toronto
Money Kings Feast in London by Baron Hirsch
Baron Hirsch hosted a dinner for the 11 wealthiest Londoners at the Hotel Savoy in a record breaking banquet. The event drew global attention as critics debated the guests wealth while the baron aimed to test how lavish a meal could be. The feast lasted four hours and cost about $5,600, with the Prince of Wales said to admire Hirsch.
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London
Baron Hirsch
Baron Hirsch i
Prince of Wales
Metropolia
Baron Himelf
Hotel Savoy
Baron Hirsh
Indian Pipe Ceremony Follows Not Guilty Verdict
A dozen Indians in the Hyde Block office held a pipe of peace after the Sinchimoo murder verdict in a US court. Simon Sinchimoo shook hands with his father as the ceremony began, then witnesses collected $15 each for fees. The report blends celebration with courtroom outcome and local ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wienes
Hyde Block
United States
Indiana
Winston
Simon Sinchimoo
Simon
Spokane
Bacteria in Milk Demand Sterilization for Safety
Special correspondence from Pumaprirnia reports that modern research finds most milk in cities carries bacteria and is unfit to drink unless sterilized. Dr. Alfred S. Houghton warns tubercle and typhoid bacteria often appear in milk, and even one hour-old milk is not bacteria-free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred 8. Houghton
Department of Labor
Washington
New York
Car- Woglsaboratory
Peculiar Mania Involving Promises Of Marriage
Miss Sophie Behrens a well connected young woman was adjudged insane and placed in Independence asylum. Her mania involved engagement to several city men and threats of breach of promise suits if they did not keep to time. She had wedding cards printed.
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M. Bourquin
Brussels
M de
Bristols Exchange
Sophie Behrens
Independence
Commissionera of Insanity
Dubuque Cor
Minneapolis Tribune
Indian land transfers leave Osages and Kaw to Indian Territory
Washington May 28. The Indian affairs committee approves transferring the Osage and Kaw reservations from Oklahoma to Indian Territory, reducing Oklahoma’s land while leaving the tribes with similar overall holdings and provoking concern about tribal sovereignty and state governance. The House also swiftly acts on pay deduction for absent members, reviving a 1856 law amid lively debate and a dramatic show of hands. Coxey and associates face continued public reaction and potential further action as the scene shifts from protests to legal consequences.
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Washington
Committee On Indian Affairs
Oklahoma
United States
House
Atarms
Brooklinridge
Culberson
Richardson
Yeas
Cass
Meyer
Louisiana
Cox
Tennessee
Moyer
Notable Exchange Over Leadership and Income Tax
In a New York World cartoon dialogue a unit and a cipher clash over worth with a dig at income additions. Separately British towns phase out gas in favor of electric lighting, Folkestone among those adopting the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkestone
Barth and Holloway Attorneys at Law Firm Card
Bartholm Barth and Holloway, attorneys at 100 Main Street, present professional cards. Office hours include daytime and evening slots with staff support at 2 Market Square. Detailed listings note secretaries and legal services in a period newspaper style card.
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Virginia
Yost
Tucker
John Randolph Rucker
Breckinridges
Central South
Dinsmore
Kingdom of Korea
Arkansas
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South
Sconty
Aty
Andrew Price
Edward Gay
Gay
Price
Robert R. Hitt
Tinola
Reynolds
Lafayette
Ind
Europe
Bellamy Storer
Ohio
Harvard
William Everett
Massachnosetts
Whitnes
Roctv
Nest AG
Breth Ladosef
Moore
Mra Carlisle
Ana Gracious
Generoua Haetesa
Kentucky
Mra Lamont
Washington Hewders
Lala Perbert
Mr. Copes
Captan Tew Waters
Topeka
Mr. Butterworth
Chicago
Hill
Alabama
Ram Jones
Sam Jones
Brother Jones
Brother Owens
Owens
Waco Dispatch
National
House of Representatives
ETON
Peter the Great
Grover Cleveland
Tammany Hall
Treasury
Voorhees
Ineteria
Wien
Merton
Boston
Renk
Halle
Marseilles
Marseillie
Coxey
Miller
Highlands
Maryland
State
New York World
Mel Rarone Menderson
Tex
Treatine
Gagan
Atlanta
IS Hale
Burnham
S. Burnham CO
Gansevoort St
Rample
Axoc
Parker's
St. St
Necho
SS i
Sk Aki
Pont Lsoin
Electrical Contractors
Yank WH
Weiss
Leony
Maneta
D' Chartes
Bose Bate
Dame Heads
Jor Hedlowhosh
Dee Bo Barth
Dor Rrun
Pte Ham Sart
Nebraska
Akaliway
Rv Fall Pariico
Union Trust Company
Qmaha
Aston
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