The Long Journey Home From the Station
An Irish woman shares a monthly train trip to visit her husband in a mental asylum. She speaks of neighbors who fill her basket with food, the pain of watching children fade, and her hope that Pathrick will return someday to recognize her before his mind ends.
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Tia
Evenin
Sylum
Emile
Pathrick
Thad
Ton
Susy Connolly
Busy
Pall Mall Gazette
Judge Gibbana
Cook County
Jude
Iim Funda
Chicago Law Journal
Winginila Law Register
Satirical comments on legal and immigrant topics in a 19th century US article
The piece quips about marriage and divorce law with Judge Gibbona, then shifts to a Philadelphia Press anecdote about an American silver wagon road built from mine rock. It notes the Horseshoe Mine in Colorado and a road bed yielding $200 per ton, illustrating sensational rural economy and immigrant optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Ellvar
Women Lear Onlokity and the London cab whistle craze
A London column comments on progress of women cyclists showing pluck and perseverance. It notes a new cab whistle irritant in city life, likening it to locomotive shrieks and disturbing sleep for residents. It mentions servants responding to calls from mansions and road houses, with noise from cabs waking sleepers.
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Tam
Labonnelere
London
Deata
Naif
Ig Banuheg
Roma
Soldier Faces Temptation in Jacksons Liquor Warehouse
Tale recalls a Union officer and General Jackson during the Civil War crisis over a warehouse full of liquor. Jackson challenges a teetotal detail to clear the depot before a move, and a later order to burn the warehouse is executed, ending the temptation.
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Gadd
Skin as a Morbid Fetish Grips Paris Society
A Paris fad indulges in human skin, taken from executed criminals and displayed in bookbindings or as cover adornments. Reports note demand from high society, with bodies sent to the Ecole de Medecine and profits bought via officials. The practice, tied to sensational cases like Pranzini, reflects morbid fascination with crime.
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Paris
Ecole de Medecine
Dias
Hia
Elzaratta
Pranzini
Pobnern
Parisians and Medical Cadaver Akin Mentioned in Court Tempo
A fragment notes Parisians in a bustling scene and New York medical students chasing a fad linked to human cadaver skin used in dissection. The text implies cadavers from medical colleges are accessed without secrecy or danger of detection.
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New York
Joos
One of the Shortest Strikes and Van Winkle Tale
The Indianapolis Sentinel recounts J. Q. Van Winkle’s quick settlement of a Springfield Ohio strike. He entered a turbulent mass meeting, persuaded workers to listen, and spoke to end the dispute within an hour. Other anecdotes include a parrot repeating stock phrases and Li Hungchang’s Scheveningen visit praised in verse.
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Superion Rink
Pope
Jackson
A. P. Hill
Ion
King
Stonewall Jackson
Companion
Bridge
J. Q. van Winkle
Big Four
Indianapolis Sentinel
Springfield
van Winkle
Jack
Van
von Winkie
Yan
Boor Parrot
Harper
Norfolk Academy Offers Modern Private Education for Boys
Norfolk Academy, a private boys school, touts its modern spirit and broad curriculum. Features include consistent instruction across grades, male teachers, moderate charges, two acre playground, and strong local support. Applications and catalogues available. openings for new pupils with exams on September 23. Principal Robert W. Tunstall invites consultations at 216 Freemason Street.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Vicinty
Freemason Street
Robert W. Tunstall
W-Low
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Homan Lestnhor
Li Hunghang
Scheveningen
ST. Vitus
Miles
Miles Monionl Co
Blehart
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Matile
Asician
Knox, Ind
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Tr. Miles
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Nervis
Miles Medical Co
Erhart
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Newport News Military Academy
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Mwarpman
Newport News
Suffolk College
Thui
Termi Ag
Misses Winney
Norfolk College For Young Ladies
Fc ataCen
Pealale Url School
Farmville, Va
Smite
Ino
A. Cunningham
Wesleyan Female Institute
Ataunton
Virginia
Washington Cry
Windley
Henry P. Hammill
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Onttten
Scott Shipp
Episcopal High School
Alexandria
Inisi
J. M. Blackford
M. A
Pantops Academy
Cwarlovtesvilge
el woRgue
Nous R. Sampson
Joeood-Iht
Roanok College
Salem
Wear Beens
Ciataloy
Andress
Julius D Dreier
Episcopal Male Academy
Moulton
Hwalipax Co
Leipa
Bowrd
Pittlon
Toard
Ire
pWelite
Fey
Etras
J. G. Shack
Prosident Executive Committee
Houston
Via
Richmond Tfmale Seminary
East Grace St
Rehnond
Joona
Powell
Peyton
Rabwisen
Ascodale Peoncidis
Bowrding and Ins School
Elosa
Iit
Pal
vWell
sul-Im University OF Virginia
Southwest Virginia Institute For
South
Samourl D. Jones
Bristol
Outhern Female College
Pietvemsbrurg
Arthur Kyle Davis
A M
Jim
Peace Institute For Young Indies
Raleleh
Jas. Dinwiddie, M
MT. ST. Joseph’s College
Bro
Joseph
Haltimore
Reanoke
Wiproke
Pyar Fen Arres
Gries Mountain
Ey Bay
Wadley
Matter
Roanoke
Hollins Institute Botetourt
Celas
Cocel
Sant
Mallir
Bellevue
IGH School
Bedford County
Ivash Enade
P.O
Aidrass
Thos Larg Green Academy
Rawling Green
IW Clan
Agnes Douglas West
Mall
Washington and Lee University
Bethel Military Academy
Fee
Bethel
LAW School
Washington & Lee University
Widressy
Ran
Thorine
Elle
Rks
The
Devioios
Robert F. Holmes & CO
Pyrger
Sio VR
Ayvssele
OMS Chiles
SR Geo. W. Taylor & Co
Beret
Cooke, Clark, & CO
Commencia
Roanoke Avenue
Velontins & Brevous
Schoff's
Main Street
Valentine & 5Th
Church Street
John C. Niemeyer
City of
First Street
United States Navy Yard
Iver Side
Fayette Street
Fourth Street
County Street
James AL Ridgwell
John C. Niemeyet
Ciry Ty
Honda
Coal and Woop
COAL
Water St
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