Fragments of witticisms and quips from era humor
A mosaic of puns and quips on topics from inns and landlords to pigs, clocks, and women’s suffrage. Notable lines reference a tenant and landlord relation, a hotel bill, a herring remark, and a Boston Congregationalist bon mot about suffrage.
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Rudesheimer
Earth
Paris
Tamlet
North
Carolina
Louis Napoleon
Mumm
Common Council
Figaro
Mary
Boston
Notable Society and Cultural Notes in 19th Century News
A collage of brief notices reports on Ole Bull and wife in New York Mrs Admiral Dahlgren writing her husband life Santa Anna eyeing a country seat at Tudson Nilsson to sing in Swedish churches New England Cornell welcomes first Japanese student An ex Mayor of Boston leads a minstrel troupe A sentimental note Rastan mourns Dickens Dubuque Times mocks Beecher sermon A translation of Napoleon published in Germany Dowager Douglas inherits Scottish property Munich sculptor Knoll creates Beethoven bust for an American Charles Boswell endows Washburn College with 50000 dollars for indigent students Queen Victoria has seventeen grandchildren Don James J Parren returns to Cincinnati Enquirer Hl W Parker joins Amherst College staff Miss Vinnie Ream reports Lincoln statue completed in Rome Captive from Omaha arrives in Kansas City Dr J P Duvall seeks prison chaplaincy position in Wisconsin jail Nilsson heads to Minnesota to visit Vasa Goodhue county and sing in village church Poisoner Dr Duvall wants chaplaincy role.
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Ole Bull
New York City
Admiral Dahlgren
Santa Anna
Tudson
Nilsson
New England
Cornell University
Boston
Rastan
Dickens
Dubuque
Louis ‘Napoleon
Germany
Stephen A. Douglas
Scotland
M.‘Knoll
Munich
Beethoven
Charles Boswell
West Hartford
Washburn College
Topeka
Kansas
Queen Victoria
James J. Parren
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hl. W. Parker
Grinnell
Iowa
Agricultural College
Amherst
Massachusetts
Iowa College
Albert D. Richardson
Shakespeare
D. C. Buell
Alexandria
Bowling Green
Vinnie Ream
Lincoln
Congress
Rome
Washington
Kansas City
Omaha
Galena
Minnesota
Minneapolis Tribune
Vasa
Goodhue County
J. P. Duvall
Wisconsin
London and Paris literary notes and seen authors
A rapid survey of 1870s literary items mentions John J Pratt preparing a new poetry volume, Lothair running through Ga setted Italia at Rome, Christmas annuals out in London, Dora and the younger Dumas among French army literati, Captain Cuttles Notebook comic paper, a Ledger story reprint in a London weekly, Morris Earthly Paradise due London December, Leonard Bacon identified as Rev Timothy Pickering of Squashville in the New Englander, Waverly Novels cheap edition in weekly form, Tom Hood’s daughter Mrs Brod nip advancing a sea story, Dickeng’s History of Jesus kept unpublished, Trowbridge to serialize Jack Hazard and his Adventures in 1871, Bulwer’s Life of Palmerston reportedly a compilation, engravers Daniel owning Fun denied, and a tally of New England college graduates led by 214 Smiths, 15 Adams, 96 Clarks, 83 Allens.
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John.j. Pratt
Lothair
Italia
Rome
London
Dora
Dumas
Lenudon
Captain Cuttle
Morris
Leonard Bacon
Timothy Pickering
Squashville
Jesus
Trowbridge
Jack Hazard
Bulwer
Palmerston
Bentley
Book- Keeper's Guide
Dasiiel
New England
Smiths
Adams
Clarks
Allens
Veterans vote dispute over Ohio seat in Congress
The Third Ohio District Republicans challenge Campbell’s victory citing inmates at the National Asylum for Disabled Soldiers. Gen Schenck, urged by Republicans and veterans, asks Congress to decide if these asylum residents may vote as Ohio citizens. Vallandigham questions jurisdiction while a historic party precedent looms. The editorial argues Schenck’s position should prevail and the veterans’ rights upheld.
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Ohio
Campbell
Congress
Schenck
Republican Committees
National Asylum For
Vallandigham
United States
State of
Supreme Court of Ohio
Russia Prepares To Withdraw From 1856 Paris Treaty
The Russian government signals intent to withdraw or seek changes to the 1856 Paris Treaty, citing continued European tensions. The article recalls the Crimean War aims, the treaty’s main provisions on Black Sea neutrality and naval restrictions, and Russia’s longstanding interest in Turkish affairs as justification for potential repudiation. It notes the broader geopolitical stakes and contrasts with the United States example of Gulf access. The piece ends with a local political note about Stephenson County election behavior toward Irish-descent Captain Stewart for sheriff.
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Paris
Russia
Black Sea
Turkey
France
England
Sardinia
Kingdom of
Italy
Principality of
Vig
Asia
Russian Gulf
United States
Gulf of Mexico
The Doubtful Districts in Republican Gain
The Seventh and Twelfth Districts swung to Republicans Gen Moore and Hay with majorities around 600 and 814 widening GOP hold. Hawley won Cincinnati area, while local Republican divisions and independents affected Fifth and Eighth. House forecast shows 142 Republicans to 102 Democrats with 40 GOP majority.
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Gen. Moore
Hay
Hawley
Singleton
Mr. Hawley
Cable
Quincy
Senate
House ‘of Representatives
Pulaski
Massac
Pope
Jackson
Randolph
Wayne
Wabash
Edwards
Richland
Clay
Montgomery
Macoupin
House of Representatives
Secret Russo Prussian Treaty Shadows European Power
French and English papers discuss a secret 1856 Russo Prussian pact to arm Russia if Austria joins France and a Prussian promise to thwart the Crimean War aftermath. With Russia demanding Paris treaty annulment and Prussia’s aid, England alone seems unable to enforce conditions as Russia pursues advantageous, well-timed diplomacy.
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Russia
Prussia
Austria
France
Italy
Turkey
Nicholas
England
Europe
Correction of erroneous Congress vote report in Chicago Times
The Chicago Times wrongly claimed J B Hawley won the Fourth District by 43 votes. The Post explains wards in Quincy were rejected for lack of judge signatures, altering Hawley to 41 vote majority. Cable led by 177, but official returns show 261 if the ward’s votes are excluded.
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The
Chicago Times
J.B. Hawley
Adams County
Cable
Wawley
Hawley
Quincy
Times
Calle
Hanley
Congress
Death of Col. Charles F. Springer at Edwardsville
Dispatch from Springfield reports Col. Charles F. Springer died Tuesday night at his Edwardsville residence of congestive bilious disease. He served as Lieutenant Colonel then Colonel of the 150th Regiment, participated in the Civil War, and later practiced law. A native of Indiana, he spent years in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he was educated. he was about 36 years old.
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Springfield
Charles F. Springer
Edwardsville
Springer
150Th
Indiana
Jacksonville
Iowa newspaper upheaval as papers change hands and new dailies loom
The Des Moines State Register sells to Clarkson & Co, with one editor in the team. The Statesman at the state capital suspends, while plans emerge for two new Republican dailies, State Review and State Paper, to launch January 1. Voter shift shows Judge Rice over Kitchell in the Tenth District, marking Republican gain.
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Iowa
Messrs. Mills & Co
Des Moines State Register
Messis. Clarkson & Co
Statesman
Stewart & Co
State Review
Orwig & Co
Judge Rice
Congress
Kitchell
Burr
Eighth District Vote tallies from Springfield Journal
The Springfield Journal lists official votes for the Eighth District congressmen. Figures show Merriam, Minter, and Fro with Merriam leading, and Robinson noted as receiving a majority over Merriam. The Illinois slate for next Congress includes Farwell, Robenson, Burchard, Hawley, Marshall, Slerenko, Hay, Cook, and Moore with varied totals.
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Springfield Journal
Merriar
Minter
Ome
LN _ Robinson
Merriam
Illinois
Farwell
Robenson
A& i
Burchard
Bince
al Hawley
Marshall
Slerenko
Hay
Cook
Creta
Moore
Bite Tegen
Cold Blooded Murder Near Weston and Leavenworth
Report from Atchison Kansas detailing the murder of John T. Lykins as he traveled with Raddock toward Leavenworth. Raddock was arrested in Weston after a pistol assault and tied to a $160 in greenbacks found on him. Governor seeks requisition for trial in Kansas.
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Atchison
John T. Lykins
Weston
Leavenworth
Raddock
Lykins
Fight- Mile House
Atchison and Leavenworth
Kansas
Terrible Explosion at Hamilton Kills Four Men
Reporter from Hannibal recalls a boiler test at a flour mill near Hamilton on the Hamilton and St. Joseph line. The boiler blast killed two instantly and left two more mortally wounded. Two others were injured, and five suffered fatal injuries later. Names of the victims were not learned.
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Hannibal Courier
H. W. Meadows
Kansas
Hamilton
H. & St. Joe
St. Joe
Anarchy in Alaska Unrest Reported in Sitka
The New York Times argues for immediate federal action over alleged abuses in Sitka Alaska citing eight murders in three years and claims of beatings by an army officer and a United States postal agent. It urges investigation to uphold treaty protections for Russians and American citizens and warns against abuses before further annexation.
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Alaska
Sitka
Northwest
Murphy
the Times
Olympia
Washington Territory
Bir
Murphy Daalarna
United States
Russia
Quest
Oregon
California
Washington
New York Times
Crown described for Victoria coronation
The crown used at Victoria's coronation is a velvet baby-cap style with silver hoops and a diamond covering. A diamond ball with a cross of brilliants and a central sapphire sits atop. The front features a heart-formed ruby claimed to have been worn by Edward the Black Prince.
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Victoria
Edward
Krupp Presents Three Monster Cannons to Government
Krupp, the great German gunmaker, presents three monster cannons to the Government. One had been exhibited in Paris in 1807, later sent to Schleswig where it could not speak to the French fleet. The current Paris journey differs greatly from the first. It fires a ball of 1080 pounds and is valued at one hundred Seng Healers. The other guns total five thousand pounds, and Krupp covers transport to Cven for mounting.
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Krupp
Paris
Schleswig
Keopp
C Ven
Destructive Colorado Flood Report Reaches Texas
A letter from Austin to Philadelphia describes a severe freshet in Colorado valley, Texas, with at least 250 lives lost. Seventeen enslaved people perished in one incident and three daughters of a Baptist minister drowned in another. Cotton fields, property worth millions, and eight days of cut communications between Houston and Austin are noted. The report recalls a 1869 flood with 20 000 bales destroyed but no deaths. Also included is a China mission remark on religious spread amid business and leisure.
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J W. Lawrence
Austin
Texas
Philadelphia
Houston
Colorado Valley
Coxtion
Chamber of Commerce
Peoria
Rock Island
Macoupin County
Mi m County
Frank Kirkman
Jacksonville
Diamond Mills
Bureau County
Thomas Reed
Pittsfield
George Ruhl
State Library
Rudolph Rummel
Mattoon
F.C. Sherman
Chicago
Zridune
Tipety
Illinois Female College
Springfield
Gilman, Clinton and Springfield Railroad
E. H. Talbot
Belvidere Northwestern
Chicago Evening Mail
Aledo Record
Quincy & Dixon
New Boston
Keithsburg
Carlinville
Sons of Temperance
Joliet
Stafford
DeKalb County
Mollie Eaton
Jerseyville
Rockford,Rock Island
Pekin
Washington
Marseilles
Salt Creek
Incoln
Logan County
Toledo, Wabash and Western Railway
Boody
Blake
Barry
Green
Auburn
Furs Styles and Prices From Harper's Bazar
Extracts detail fashion in furs for the season, noting bos as a leading piece, flat boas, round muffs, collars with V neck openings, and passementerie buttons. Prices vary by fur type with sable, mink, Hudson Bay sable, seal, and Astrakhan highlighted. describe trims, sacques, jackets, and borders. Also covers gentlemen furs, and a wide range of cost, styles, and wear.
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Harper's Bazar
Hudson Bay
Maire
Seal
Astrakhan
Fur fashion prices from a vintage catalog listing
The catalog shows fur items with prices including light sable turbans five dollars, otter caps eight to ten dollars, seal skin vests for gentlemen forty dollars, English jackets at two hundred, school boy fur units one hundred twenty five, large coachman capes in glossy black jeannette fur twenty dollars, and matching gloves.
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Facaly Venery
Murder of Provost Marshal Randolph Recalls Five Year-Old Case
The Macomb Illinois Journal reports that John James and Miles Bond, accused murderers of Wm. H. Randolph, fled the country years ago. Bond was acquitted after a lengthy trial. Dr Short, learning new details, arrested James Bond then helped relocate him. Both James and John Bond are jailed in Perry County awaiting trial.
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Macomb
Illa
Journa
John James
Miles Bond
Wm. H. Randolph
Miles
Short
John Bond
Perry County
John
James Bond
James
Mt. Vernon
New Zealand Cavern Unearthed by Raglan Shore Discovery
Government surveyor Itichard Todd near Raglan uncovered a vast karst cavern under Karum Mountain after the sea shifted a great boulder. A procession of explorers found a 200 foot high chamber with 40 to 50 foot stalactites, a stone altar, and 87 petrified Maori bodies. Nearby natives and old inhabitants dwell by the site while a separate Cologne Gazelle report tallies German WWI losses.
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Itichard Todd
Raglan
South Head
Karum
Mr. Todd
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