Boston's Richest Men and Their Old Money Fortunes
A portrait of Boston’s elite fortunes across generations. The piece traces wealth from shipping and opium trade to railroads and banking, naming prominent scions like Weld, Ames, Forbes, Nickerson, Gardner, and Adams. It notes grand homes, yachts, and clubs, with the city described as a vast modern Athens built on inherited capital.
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Boston
United States
Athens
Pacific Ocean
Bufferjing
Beacon Street
Awella
China
India
Tadan
William Weld
W. J. Weld
Jim
Evey
Ford
Hitt
Western Railroad
Charles G. Weld
Pratt
Ted L. Anis
Commonwealth Avenue
Navor- Mislans
Oliver Ames
Oakes
Oliver
Pacific Railyray
Oakus Amos
Olivar
Massachusetts
Fred 1
Otler Instruments Agricul. Weal
John E. Forbes
L. “Ames
New England
Hinh
Miri Am
Nuwahon
Buca
Porbes
Albert W. Nickerson
Joy
Nickerson
Tris
Joe
Atchison
Albert
Nan
P. Cheney
Sidney Bartlett
Nestor
C. B
J Joseph N. Piske
Misenenes
New York
Joana
Dusinens
Pasaion
Lim
Chile
Beverly
Gardner
J. Montgomery
Sara
Mad
Aod
Usst
Astor
Joshua Sours
Heston
Cape Cod
Monty T O
Montgomery
Menor Ostan
Hunnewell
Callway Tun
Rensult
Massachusetta
Robert.c. Wimthrop
House of Seprecentatves
Jon
Thayer
Nat Phayera
oWis & Noble
Loti Uy
Pauline Were
Alo May de Ee
Sassted
Jerhays
Vanderbilt
Adumaes
Alysius
Charles Francis Adams
Hhe Enion Pacific Kool
Ehleleest
de Waaunt
Quincy Adams
Anais
Gary
Poly UN Adams
Upston
The
Online
Henry Lee
Len, Higiinion & Co
Isworth
Moston
T. Jefferson
Thoms Jefferson
John Randolph
Munches- Tar
Mass
Gelliie
AlFine
Etic
New Orleans
Picayune
Adding Insult to Injury at Breakfast Table
Lushiy recounts a morning scene where insults erupt at breakfast after a night of intoxication. The exchange shows tension as Lushy questions and bristles at crude remarks while the other party responds with sarcasm and dismissive phrases.
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Lushiy
Lushy
Lushly
Money Counts in a Farce of Love and Cash
In a humorous exchange a character boasts wealth equal to Antony and Cleopatra. He taunts a potential partner with money and a name change, promising instant wealth if she accepts. The conversation turns on social norms and parental consent as the suitor offers 500 for permission to court.
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de Gyly
No Chance for Jim in Goulds Rail World
A New York Weekly blurb notes James G. Blaine Jr has begun work in a railroad shop. Jay Gould expresses rapid interest in how railroads are built and operated, hinting at the era's business pressures and mergers.
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Jim
Young Gould
James G. Blaine, Jr
Jay Gould
New York Weekly
Birth of Falcon Island in the Tonga group
The article recounts the four and a half year old Falcon Island rising from a volcanic vent in the southern Tonga Islands after a multi day eruption. It notes the ash and lava spread, the island’s friable dust, hot surface temperatures, and the cautious observations of J J Lister for the Royal Geographical Society. It adds historical context on similar volcanic island formation and the potential future for Falcon Island as coral reefs and vegetation develop.
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Tonga
Pacific
Falcon Island
Tevland
Volcause Islands
Vonga
Iceland
Seis
J. J. Lister
Paloon Island
Royal Geographical Society of London
Trisa
Lister
South Sea
Doses Mixed Causes Mix Up At Local Drugstore
A wife accidentally sent a prescription meant for her husband’s horse to the druggist. She received pills packaged in a cigarette box, and each pill proved larger than a plum, causing horror and fear. Cardinal Newman reportedly regains better health after months of frailty. he is now in his Bath year.
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Cardinal Newman
Chaperons by the Day in New York Stir Prospect of Guided Visits
An article describes a Grand Central area Chaperon Bureau offering hired guides and chaperons for brief city tours. It notes patrons include Vassar students and middle aged women. services pair refined travelers with linguists and knowledgeable escorts. The plan targets single visitors and young men with presentable appearance for supporting roles.
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New York
Yale
Worl
Grand Central Depot
Chaperon Bureau
London
Vassar’ College
What Men Like in Wohnen
A Ladies' Home Journal excerpt analyzes traits men appreciate in women. It highlights amiability, pleasant appearance, warmth, cheerful disposition, good conversation, scientific literacy, maternal kindness, and supportive listening. It emphasizes modest dress, heart over brain, worldly talk, and affectionate tenderness as enduring strengths in a partner.
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Wen
Ladies' Home Journal
Abilities of Mrs Lily Langtry in New York Real Estate
A contemporary profile extols Lily Langtry as the most capable woman in America, praising her sharp negotiation, influence over managers and agents on Pine Street, and significant profits in real estate and theatre circles. It notes her physical discipline and strategic discretion, with remarks from Mrs Obhuile about marriage norms and public perceptions.
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America
Lily Langtry
Pine Street
New York
Astor Estata
Oailer
Ryé
Lebould
The terror of battle and the terror within soldiers
The speaker recalls battlefield chaos from Bull Run to Gettysburg showing how fear and nerve shape action. He notes how bravest men can crack under terror, while some endure with discipline and pride. The piece contrasts Union and Confederate troops amid sieges, retreats, and brutal charges.
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Entira Brigade
Ehlitten
Avery
Fredericksburg
Muyre’s
Malvern Hill
Cold Harbor
Gettyburg
Austnm
Shantily
Detroit Free Press
Huge Butterfly Discovery On Solomons Island
Description of a rare "bird-winged" butterfly seen by Mr Woodford on Malaiti in the Solomon Islands. The entomologist nets the specimen amid guards, noting the striking blue and yellow or velvety black metallic forms. The sight inspires comparisons to Alexander and Hannibal.
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Malaiti
Solomon Group
Woodford
Alexander
Granics
Hannibal
Cannme
Hondon Spectator
Quay Florida Cruise Amid Snake and Mermaid Tales
Senator Quay’s Florida voyage included a near bite from a rattlesnake on a palmetto root and a mermaid-like incident in a desolate Everglades outlet. The party, aboard the Corinne, also heard an eerie underwater sound later deemed a fish-generated phenomenon by a Smithsonian scientist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Mia
Quay
Corinne
Indian River
Bon Sooy
Atlantic City
Gol. Shepard
Chicago
Cai Horsh
Col. Qeay
Ben Seay
Silso
Everglades
Benator Quay
Ben Sooy
Creig
Smithsonian
Senator Quay
Bismarck and Grant Meet in Warm German Courtesy
A Philadelphia Telegraph recounts an informal visit: Gen. Grant in Berlin was warmly received by Prince Bismarck who joked openly about his son Herbert and women's affairs. The piece notes Bismarck’s blunt humor and later a plain visitor, identified as former President Grant, arriving unaccompanied with an umbrella.
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Timust
Torlin
Gen
Grant
Prince Bismarck
Count Herbert
Elizabeth von Carolath Bonthen
Philadelphia Telegraph
Vast Eurasia bridge proposed over Dardanelles channel
A ranch engineering firm plans a colossal 800 meter bridge across the Bosporus like link between Europe and Asia. Designated sites Koumeli-Hissar and Apatoli-Hissar are eyed, with expected self funding through railway use. French engineers back the ambitious project reported by the London Telegraph.
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Bos Pions
Europe
Asia
Sea of Marmora
Euxine
Koumeli-Hissar
Apatoli-Hissar
London Telegraph
Dinners at the White House detailed serving order
The article describes four dining services at the White House with guests helped by waiters. It notes the president is served first and moves rightward while servers come from the left. The courtesies extend to the president’s accompanying lady with a similar pattern.
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Waitora
Walter
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Tomes
Wohnen
Mrs
Guay
Mater
Song
Mornald
Bismarck
White Hawes
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