The Phanix and the Grand Duke Nicholas Revealed
The account details Miss Fanny Lear nee Blackford known as The Phanix her liaison with Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia. An extract from her translated book describes their nocturnal meeting in St. Petersburg the masked ball the ballroom box the kiss and the promise he wrote binding her as his slave. The narrative ends with a reflection on public figures and a broader warning about discipline and danger.
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Miss Blackford
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Lear
The
Phanix
Nicholas
Russia
Connecticut
Caucasus
Indy
Kent
Contier
Paris
Fort No. 1
Kasaurnsk
Syr Daria
Asia
Central Asia
Afghanistan
Mpta
Grand Operna-house
St. Petersburg
Europe
Hether
Sume
Yin
Fanny Lear
Apollo
Venus
Massachusetts
Wilson
America
Gibbon
Miss Berry
The Demon of Unrest
A New York World themed critique notes restless lives of American leaders. It argues vice presidents Sumner Seward Chase and Wilson shared nomadic habits, seeking refuge in travel, work, or illness, never finding true repose as they faced public fame and private turmoil.
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New York World
Lord Houghton
Lotus Club
Sumner
Boston
Washington
Seward
Anbirn
Peking
Fiji Island
Chase
Ian
Buffalo
Albany
Wilson
New York
Henry Wilson
Japanese Women in Japan and the Way of Life
The San Francisco Call describes Japanese women as small and neat in dress with varied hair color, shaved heads for children, daily hot baths, and changing beauty practices. It notes women’s education, emphasis on wife and mother duties, and the contrast between polite conduct and morals, ending with a hope that Japanese refinements may influence other nations.
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Japan
Glover Named in Correspondence on Party Wire Pulling
In a Quincy Whig correspondence from Kinnsville Missouri dated November 30, the congressman is described as largely absent from frontline duties, with party allies acting as proxies under special instructions to pull strings and exclude others. The letter frames this as a critique of his alleged “you tickle me and I tickle you” policy.
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Quincy Whig
Kinnsville
The Glover Campaign Brings District Debate
The piece analyzes John M. Glover's bid for re election to Congress and the party’s uneasy split over a second term. It traces opposition within Democrats, suspicions of political maneuvering, and questions about younger or older candidates in the district amid an upcoming campaign.
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Glover
Jtegiater
Democrat
la Grange
John M. Glover
Congress
Washington
Missouri
Itvas
A. Rollins
Shelbian Democrat
Democratic State Central
Maj. Gillespie
Hicksville
Brother Gillespie
State Central Committee
Gillespie
Providence
Shelby County
Euch
Marion
John
German Woman's Pride Declares Strict Gender Roles
In a Pricer's Stagazine excerpt, German women are portrayed as supremely content with traditional roles, dismissive of other cultures, and vigilant against progressive ideas like the medical woman. The piece contrasts Germany's ideal with foreign influences, noting a cultural emphasis on home life and virtue over modern independence.
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Germany
Genutu
Iastron
Pracer
Acquitted of Murder in Clarence Case in Shelbyville
John D. Dale was acquitted of murder in Shelbyville for the May killing of James W. Phelps after testimony described a brawl with a group that included the Phelpses and a confrontation at Isaac Dale’s restaurant. The defense argued self defense as the jury returned its verdict amid local attention.
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Quincy Whig
Suewbrna
John D. Dale
James W. Phelps
Clarence
Shelbyville
John Phelps
Jonah Phelps
Isaac Dale
Mr. Dale
John D
Phelpses
James W
Dale
Phelps
Smith Sisters Translate Bible for Six Readers
Miss Julia E. Smith of Glastonbury Conn explains to the Springfield Union her private Bible translation project begun years ago with five Smith sisters and a friend. They sought literal meanings of words by translating Greek New Testament and Septuagint into English, following a learned adviser’s prompt. She says the effort produced a coherent view from Genesis to Revelation and included Greek and Hebrew renderings twice each and the Vulgate once, with compensation.
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Julia E. Smith
Glastonbury
Conn
Springfield
Sisters Smith
Miller
God
Rough-and-tumble on New Chenyy Block scaffolding
Hartford Post reports on a high scaffold at the Chenyy Block where bricklayers fought while working far above ground. One man struck the other with a brick, throwing him off the staging, but he fell inward against the wall and survived, ending the altercation.
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Hartford Post
Chenyy Block
Terra Firma
Noisy street scene near Atlanta Medical College
A passerby overhears an elderly Black man arguing with his wife about chickens in a smokehouse, predicting a neighbor’s party the next day. The dialogue reveals tense, era-specific vernacular and neighborhood livelihoods as the chickens are eventually secured.
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Atlanta Medical College
Forgery on Pearl Attache Ends in Banana Heist
An old Pearl steamer attache, now in the bay, tires of steady business life. He attempts a single clever theft to steal a large sum of bananas, showing a rare lapse before returning to routine prosperity.
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Pearl
Forgery on a Steamboat Check by John Albertson
John Albertson, long time watchman on the steamboat named above, forged a $100 check at Union Bank signed with Captain Fisher’s name. He visited several spots after hours seeking cash, failed to cash it, and later obtained $25 at George's saloon on Spring and Front. The forgery was discovered this morning after he had already left the city.
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John Albertson
Union Bank
Capt. Fisher
Albertson
George's Saloon
Spring and
Front Street
Elders of Minois Conference Meet in Springfield
The Minois Conference M E Church Elders held their annual meeting in Springfield to apportion finances among districts and address church business. Delegates from Springfield, Jacksonville, Bloomington, Decatur, Mattoon, Champaign, Danville, North Jacksonville, Quincy, Griggsville met. resolutions included benevolent claims, Bishop's Residence funding, and two district delegates to collect and report.
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Springfield
M. EB
W. 8. Prentice
Decatur
RB. N. Davies
Mattoon
W. McK. McElfresh
W. H. Webster
Dimmitt
Quincy College
Missionary
Jacksonville
Bloomington
Terence Ds
Livanraess
Champaign
Danville
North Jacksony
Quincy Vee
Griggsville
Church Extension
Clatam
Tacksonville
Revere
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Dloomington
Cess
Maattoun
Whida Dba
Cree Tawehaddhersasa
North
Apis
Quinney
Pibhor's
Balanites
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Deentur
WMO Mattoon
Escs
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North Daelonvilles
Cutty Ee Ince
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Paris
Apethaniws
Maat
Intideaca
Cvacvert Cna
Champaigne
The
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Quincy
W. H. TL. Admians
Wesleyan University of
J. H. Hagerty
St. Louis
Missouri
Bishop's Residence Company
MLE
St. Louisa
Ilnois
Kansas
Washington Avenue
Garrison
Hagerty
Hagerty's Remarks, the Following Resolution Was Adopted: Lesulted
Bowman
Pats
Jacksonvilles
AL Bloomington
ATS
Shastaaeayassles
Campade
North Jacksonyville
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