Plainfield Bond Question Divides Citizens and Officials
The courier reports Republican candidates and councilmen oppose city bonds until the people vote. Mayors and officials insist bonds should await a public decision, with letters from candidates reaffirming opposition to issuing bonds without a formal poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Courier
Repubican
Cin Verner Neon
Couriér
Plainfeld
Plainfield
Deak
Oph
H. L. Werner
First Ward
E. H. Biro
Mr. Erickson
FR. Ackerman
Lee
Notable Women and Fashion Curiosities of the Era
The piece notes Constance Fenimore Woolson awaiting a Florence winter after Oxford, Mrs George J Gould described as an economical homemaker and capable seamstress, Frances Willard quelling Boston fashion, and a mythic spiderweb dress Queen Victoria owns from 1877 gift by the Brazilian Empress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Fenimore Woolson
Oxford
Florence
George J. Gould
Victoria
Brazil
Uncle Sam and Chili in a row over naval showdowns
A collage of editorials and jokes from multiple papers debating U S action toward Chile over insults to sailors. Sentiments range from mild diplomacy to threats of war and mock suggestions of sending John L Sullivan or dispatches signed Blaine. Harvard reports 2618 students this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Philadelphia Inquirer
United Tes
Chili
Mr. Blaine
Newport Observer
John L. Sullivan
San Francisco
Chicagoton Post
Valparaiso
Baltimore
Uncle Sam
Columbus
Washington Star
Omahi Bee
United States
Chill
Uncle Seminae Commercial Gazette
Junta
Pat Egan
St. Louis
England
Whipper
Germany
Russia
France
Wilmington News
Bisine
Washington
Besconsfield
Harvard University
First International Exhibitions and Global Impacts
A historical survey traces the rise of industrial and art exhibitions from 1794 Paris to 19th century centers in London Dublin Cork Melbourne New York Philadelphia and other cities. It notes key events including the 1851 Great Exhibition, funding efforts, international participation and the spread of world fairs across Europe and the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Manchester
Lijerp
Leeds
Tute
An & Guarantes Fund
Ini
Cork
Ireland
Leesdon
Kensington
Seventeen Acres
Melbourne
London
Arid
Paris
Haarlem
Belgium
Napoleon III
Europe
Italy
Sweden
Denmark
Moscow
Vienna
New York
Philadelphia
Vicon
Rome's Famous Street Remains Rich in Memory and Modern Noise
The piece contrasts Rome's Corso with the Via Nazionale, noting the old street's medieval glories give way to modern shops, tramways, and wide avenues. It laments the loss of historic reminiscences while imagining the old matron and girl sharing stories of past glories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
W. W. Story
Via Nazionale
Corso
Cinderella Feet and Woman Doctors Across Europe and US
The piece recalls the Marquise de Talleyrand Périgord’s famed beauty and tiny foot as a ballroom anecdote. It also surveys women doctors abroad and in the United States, noting numbers in New York, India, France, Germany, Vienna, Spain, Roumania, and Belgium, with varying access to education and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquise de Talleyrand- Périgord
Adee Stevens
Baroness de Vatry
United States
New York
Miss Backwell
India
France
Germany
Vienna
Spain
Roumania
Belgium
The Doctor's Bequest Sparks Odd Cabinet Heist Tale
A wealthy 83 year old patient in the South of France bequeaths to Dr. X the contents of his cabinet. The doctor, present with the executor, opens a locked stash of ten years of prescribed pills and potions, finding the unopened bottles. The scene ends with the physician visibly irate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Cecil Miles
Bart
Chicago Herald
France
Ares
Intelse
Dr. X
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Sin
Poila
Joux
Warres F. Bartcert
Plainfiel
Respy
F. E. Mansi
Eorror
Corrien
MR Erickson
Ackerman
Epiron
Tug Courter
Ss. A
Ginna
Luigph
Jesters’ Club
Whittier
Holmes
Mawson
Moere
Mme. de Vantry
Eshe
Epoch
Square Seabane
Brown & Sharp
Sharett
Oie
Pierson Hardware
West Front Street
United Tea and Coffee Growers Association
C. M. Ulrich
Jacot
Elkwood Cafe
J. B. Miller
Plainfield Produce CO
Ratitan Mills Feed and Meal
North Avenue
R. J. Shaw
Front Street
Park Avenue
A. M. Griffen
East Front ST
GA. Oetitvr
M. Dunham
West Front St
Coal & Wirod
Lehigh Coal
A. D. Cook & Bro, Lehigh Cor
Somerville and Easton
Trenton
E. R. Pope, P.M
John Johnston
South Avenue
John N. Schenck
Manning Ave
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