Colfax the Genial Colleague and His Speaker Years
Stories of Colfax dramatize his career as Speaker of the House and vice president, noting his genial disposition, industrious nature, and popularity. Lloyd recalls his tact in parliamentary battles, friendships, and the Credit Mobilier era, ending with reflections on his family life and post-speakership lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Colfax
Louis Brxp
Dean
House of
Schutler Colfax
Personal Small Talk From a Pittsburgh Paper
Numerous Pittsburgh area residents plan summer and extended trips across the United States and Europe. Names include Mr. B Yeager and Miss Marie Saunders traveling west and to Denver and Salt Lake City, with others headed to New York Philadelphia Cincinnati and Hamburg. Families from Allegheny and Shadyside join tours and visits to Atlantic City Germany and Colorado Beach for rest and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Yeager
Europe
Mies Belle C. Meyer
Quincy
Morris Kaufmann
C. E. Brown
Tobinson Allegheny
New York
Philadelphia
H. €. Wilson
Maple Avenue
Nunnery Mill
Allegheny
Powhattan Point
Jacob G. Hook
C. R. Caroethera
West
Marie Saunders
Denver
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
James Boyd
Grandda’ter
Carrie M. McLean
Shelbourne
Atlantic City
Sumer
J.E. Hirsch
Helena Hirsch
Joseph Einstein
James Spandau
Germany
J. (. Mullin and Son
C. Elmer
Pennsylvania Avenue
Cincinnati
Louisville
Jenni Carroll
Cleveland
Mamie Tracy
James Scandan
Fulda
William M. Fell
Shadyside
McKeesport
Anania
Pittsburg
Colorado Beach
Cal
Kr. J. Allen
Allen
Clementine Rees
Mary Montooth
E. A. Montooth
Major
William Fin
Furst Bismarck
Hamburg
Jacous
Sights of Santiago and the Calamity at La Compania
From La Plaza de Independencia to the Moneda and Capitol, the piece surveys Santiago's central square, cathedral, palacios, and the Portales de Fernandez Concha arcade. It notes the 1868 La Compania fire, its deadly toll, and the public mourning that followed, with vivid but restrained descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chile
Santiago
la Plaza de la Independencia
South America
Pedro de Valdivia
Garcia de Mendoza
Mexico
la Compania
Purgatory
Fannie B
Gossip of the Guard at Washington Infantry picnic plans
The Washington Infantry marks its annual picnic at Silver Lake Grove next Tuesday with expectations of a successful event. Colonel Hawkins will run the Lieutenant Colonel election next Thursday in the Eighteenth Regiment, while Colonel Rutledge agrees to a five year re-election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Infantry
Silver Lake Grove
Hawkins
Rutledge
Friends
Tura
Simmons
Smith
New Grant Street
Exposition Grounds
Fourteenth Regiment
Norristown
Beyond the Grave Intermediate State and Hope in Death
A discourse on life after death, arguing for an intermediate state where souls are not yet in heaven or hell but await the final judgment. It explains biblical terms for hell, the parable of Dives and Lazarus, and the idea of progressive sanctification in the unseen world until the day of Christ’s return. It emphasizes growth in grace after death and the necessity of the resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feneral
Santiago
San Augustin
Christobal de Vera
la Merced
Santo Domingo
San Francisco
Ae Medellin
Carmen Alto
Capitote
Washington
Abraham
Lazarus
Christ
Thei
Eath
Moses
Heaven
Hell
St. Peter
Apostle
David
Hades
Death
Jacob
Josephus
Samuel
Endor
Dives
Paradise
St. Paul
Grorge
Health of Students and Women at English Universities
A discussion of Ellen Field and Catherine Baldwin challenging the idea that higher education harms health. The article cites a college census showing good health among Newnham College students, with recreation and steady study aiding well being. It notes higher average health for American students but warns studies of severe workloads show slower recovery after exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwritten
TIE Dispatch
Eleanor Field
Newnham College
Miss Field
Catherine Baldwin
Eas College
Amaziona
Automatic Adding and Recording and the comptograph
A new patented device called the comptograph promises rapid tabular addition with printed totals. It records and foots eight to ten columns of fares and totals, handling amounts under 1,000,000 dollars. It builds on the comptometer concept to print lists and computed sums, enabling one operator to rival two.
Opium Debate in Parliament Cites De Quincey Support
In a recent English House of Commons debate to abolish the opium traffic in India references were made to De Quincey and his Confessions of an Opium Eater. Sir Griffin supported the view that opium is not the universal curse, while Sir Lepes argued moderation makes it beneficial and alcohol far more pernicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
Clinton Lloyd
C. Lloyd
House of Commons
India
de Quincey
Sir Griffin
Sir Lepes
Improved Fire Escape Devices From Vienna Fire Service T: Improved Fire Escape Devices From Vienna Fire Service
The article notes a new extension ladder and fire escape using a wind tossed steel wire cable that can be deployed quickly on arrival. The Vienna fire department is highlighted for adopting diver suits and masks allowing rescues through smoke and steam, with zinc flambeau devices aiding navigation in cellars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Vienna
Europe
Cement That Resists Acids From India Rubber and Linseed
A cement resistant to acids is described made by melting one part India rubber with two parts linseed oil, then mixing with three parts of white lead to form a plastic mass. When heated it softens little, and once set remains largely unaffected by acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Sheol
Hades
Qehenna
Valley of
Hinnom
Jerusalem
Ahaz
Moloch
Tejas
India
MEMORIAL EDITION AND JOB OFFERS ADVERTISED
Classified page fragment shows a memorial edition notice with salary paid weekly and requests for circulars. It also lists numerous job ads including experienced truck foremen, organizers, solicitors for life policies, patent erasing panel agents, sales agents for ink removers, and general agents across multiple states. Many entries request addresses or references and mention commissions and salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle O' Reil Iy
Stewart's Station
Munroe
la Cros
Mysa
Davenport
Rosea
J. Flemin
Nation Are Ary Association
Wabash Av
Chicago
Lil
Featuaytvana
West Finenta
Trenton
Springfivid
Ohio
Sam and Ietractions
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Stories OF
Jim
Sunset Cox
Schuyler Colfax
Cood
General Colfax
General Schurler
Tie
Ile
Pennsylvania
South Bend
Dar
President Grant
Grant
Oder
Jess
Crealit-Mobilier
Celiax
John Morrissey
Wolfax
Morrissey
Ins
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Beiwr
Toulay
House of Representatives
Bocber
Dox
Long
Missouri
Portales de Fernandez Concha
Alhambra
Palacio
Post Office
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Lima
Balmaceda
Moneda
Chile
Prt
Commanderiets de Goenantarement
Uncle Sam
Hall of Deputies
Capitol
Harrisburg
McCreand
de Noure
Tae
George Shepherd
Kimmel
Quartermaster Lloyd
Hunt
Soneaer Cae
Pattison
National Guard
Aes
Teada
Banks
Kensington
the Fire Department OF
Col. Smithfield and
Diamond Streets
WHEER
HI Carloy
W. Wambace Ik
Penn Ave
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Penn Avenas
A. J. Kaeacher
Federal Street
H. J. McDride
Market House
F. H. Eggers
RB. Whitere
SM A
Stlorthand College
Federal St
Seves
D. Renni
Homestead
Jett
Fourth Avenue
Carpenters
OR & Eniow Carpenters
John W. Bowers
Comas-Ees
Liberty
J. W. Maits
Gauger's
Monterey St
Consolida' Shoe CO
Salew
Mass
Bellefonaine Mpg. CO
Saxromadin
Poe
Phate
New Caatic
H. D
Pittstsure
Jeti Gurrer
Packer
Pleisuaa N .O
As & Market St
Alfsman
Cvts
Auphonainn
Rt Rai
M.P
ESMEX
Zoeya
South Berd
Brdvn
Brora
Nurcergimen
Rochester
N.Y
Ssu
Muery & Edsale
Sd Fidelity
Nesiat
T Inn
L. L
Dispatch Office
Jenit
Mall
REN
Derdine
Ries Vt
Artner
Berald
Tars
Johnston
Y Dispatch
Jolin Advertiser
Oller
Fauld
Isanaee Tisch
Jartner
FEOM
Esar
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