Fragmented notes on public life and literature from a late newspaper
The text surveys varied topics from Columbia College’s dry curriculum and a lack of boat clubs to remarks about public figures like Secretary Foster and Whitelaw Reid. It also notes Chicago politics, a cathedral tower rise, Whitman’s death, Windermere’s wreck, and a dramatic account of Man Bator’s miraculous Hastings escape, ending with thoughts on gravitation and odic force as metaphysical explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia College
Foster
Whitelaw Reid
France
Man Batowr
Hastings
Railcar Luxury On Royal Mine Line Draws Travellers
The Royal Mine Line offers Pullman built cars with mahogany and plush interiors, vestibule stability, and complete lavatory and dining facilities. Trains run New York to Washington in five hours, at regular fare, with standard steam heating and lighting. A porter accompanies each train. an ongoing high patronage signals traveler approval. Jeremiah Cot to, convicted of murdering Louis Prankelgso, was executed by electricity after four shocks in Sixa, marking the eighth electric execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal ‘Mine
Snesti
Tarviep Tuta
Bios
Pullman Palace Car Company
Pullman
New York
Washington
Cotto
Sexo Sixa
Jeremiah Cotto
Louis Prankelgso
Bow Watch Your Dog Dog-catcher Frisby aids a rabid canine case
Bow Watch Your Dog reports a rabid dog bite incident involving Mr. Jamea Vosselier of Broadway. The dog, previously bitten weeks ago, showed rabies signs this afternoon and was observed by the dog catcher. Laing's Hotel Property Sold at Sheriff’s sale for 28,275 dollars to First National Bank, as mortgage holder. The dog pounder Edward Apgar notes thirty-two dogs delivered to his care, with three killed on Friday and another yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisby
Jamea Vosselier
Broadway
Laing
West Front Street
Afernoon
Ue First! National Bank
Edward Apgar
Distinguishing Americans and the era's public figures
A compact roundup notes Ben Butler and Jay Gould among the most interesting Americans to meet, with Grover Cleveland and John L. Sullivan also cited. It reflects on fame and the volatile moment of meeting notable figures, recalling a sardonic Lite quote and a Texan bartender’s view on drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Butler
Gen. Butler
Mr. Gould
Wake up and fish for fortune in a changing world
A fragmentary 19th century style collage references fortunes, gambling, and society’s idle rich. It mentions Jay Gould’s rumored death, a French officer’s vitriol weapon idea, and a Paterson man aiding a poker raid. The tone mixes satire, casual asides, and scattered proper nouns without a clear single event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Boose
Bocas
Moketa
Jay Gould
University of the City of New York
Dean McNalty
Paterson
N. J
Brief Fun and Social Snippets From Aye High Street
A collage of quick quips and exchanges quotes jokes about Jupiter and Venus leap year sales and gossip from multiple papers. Snippets include Polly and Harry discussing astronomy and distance in playful banter alongside brief captions about Brimson Go and a mill and a girl named Jennie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Jupiter
Venus
Harry
Pittabarg
Tomeon
Brimson & Go
Boston Post
Aphorisms and Proverbs From a Miscellany Page
A garbled collection of aphorisms and quotations about philosophy discretion patriotism and common sense from various authors. It includes references to Belden Franklin Macaulay Jefferson Johnson and Jerrold with fragments of advertisements and a Castoria lullaby verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepal Tan Jerrold
Court notes odd insult incident at West Point Circuit Court
An amusing incident in West Point Circuit Court involved a Black boy tried for stealing two pair of trousers with no lawyer. He demanded a judge’s burning deck and insulted the jury, prompting admonitions from the Judge. The report blends local humor with courtroom detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Mims
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the Plainfield Courier
F. W. Runyon
Esteved
T . Tan
Central Park
Parr
Diva
Chicago
St. John the Divine
New York City
United States
Big Curel
Tuke
Wale
Europe
Windermere
Asbury Park
Reichenbach
Houston
Sears
Bam Houston
Texas Pinery
Dallas News
Seanee
Flannigan
Jenks
NASA
Irish Times
Frank
America
Elle
Judge
Rish Richard
Cyrus P. Wilcos
Weatheld
Sambo
Moss
George
Herman A. Weber
Liberty Breet
Im .N. Y
Sethe Ans
F. Linke
A. Enand
Plainfield
J. Field
A. M. Runyon & Son
Pank Averure
jSneidener Bo
Maideon Avenue
Hillside Cemetery
THE
United Tea and
West Front
West Front St
One-Price Boot & Shoe House
Othr
Woolston & Buckle
North Avenue
Cotbert
Sayres
Mary Focther
East Front Strret
Dethier
Malta
Agra
Trenton
Philadelphia
Surmat Mala
Popr
P.M
South America
T. J. Carey
Front Street
Rogers’ Seafood Market
TOR
W. H. Rogers
AJ. Melvey Doane
Eras Schools of Optic
Central Ave
Fifth St
Crescent Rink
H. Hand
Aone
Magia Bras
R. J. Horner & Co
Fereitas
West
N.Y
Maken Ney
Uneater
Studebaker Bros
Canal Street
Breaewar
Mare
B. D. Newell’s
Plainmtelo, M4
Menke
Owsen
IRE
Fiie
Tan Morary
Central Hotel
East Front Street
Windham
Crowley
Collier
Optician
Ketabbebed
Park Uyusue
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