The New Congressman and City News in 1889
Turner the ice wagon man now congressman faces a steep start in Washington with 229 new members. Cummings notes the learning curve, from committees to rules, and the social snubs ahead. New York transit growth strains bridges and tunnels as Wall Street rail and ferries crowd the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Congress
New York
Amos Cummings
Cummings
Capitol
Senate
youlJall
Mme Queer
Washington
New York City
Brooklin Bridge
Coors
Hudson
Brovnlmn
Sound
Batery
Harlem
New York Central
City
Forty-second Street
Russian grip and dinner feasts mark Europe to Zanzibar tale
The account describes a sneezing illness labeled Russian grip for an afflicted person who recovers in days. It recalls dinners in Europe nearly killing Stanley, followed by continued festivals in Zanzibar. It notes Burke O'Sullivan and Coughlin receiving life sentences with evident satisfaction, reflecting their views on the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Europe
Zanzibar
Tim
Cromm
Burke
O'Sullivan
Coughlin
English Democracy and American Plutocracy
Public opinion column presents Labouchere arguing for democratic reforms in Britain. He envisions monarchy trimmed, aristocracy hollowed, church endowments redirected to education, tax fairness, universal schooling, and a shift toward village councils and local parliaments. He foresees Ireland’s autonomy and a federation, with the UK moving toward imperial parliaments and reduced plutocratic influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Labouchere
Jaguary Forum
United States
Ireland
United Kingdom
England
Wales
Scotland
Expressions of People Picked Up by Our Diligent Reporters
Local readers note remarks from neighbors about holidays and pavements. A citizen praises newspaper subscriptions over turkey as lasting value. John Bucke at the National Hotel in Washington sends this readers’ opinion.
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John Buckoe
National Hotel
Washington, DC
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