Spy Worship and Foreigners In an 1868 Reading discourse
A Daily Eagle opinion attacks Union spies and “Major Pauline Cushman” as liars and scoundrels. It condemns hero worship of spies, criticizes Gen Baker Col Jacques and Capt Carpenter, and argues foreigners deserve inclusion and kindness in America, urging humane treatment and mutual learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Baker
Col. Jacques
Apies
Gen. Baker
Capt. Carpenter
Fremont
Pottaville
Rehrer
Pauline Cushman
New York
Ill treated foreigners and American conceit in history
A critique of anti foreigner bias and pride in American self image. It argues that smug boasting and contempt for non Americans have long tainted national character, noting that defeat in battles and reliance on foreign drill officers shaped the outcome of wars including the Revolution and 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New England
England
Baron Steuben
France
Scott
A Glorious Sentiment From Father Ryan on Party Fidelity
A striking excerpt praised by Democrats declares that true patriots resist surrender to wrong and uphold principle across eras. It cites a Treasury clash in Washington, noting the treachery of betraying rights while the Ledger comments on congressional battles over funding schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Father Ryan
The
Treasury Rixe
Washington
Congress
Phila. Ledger
Earth as Egg Shell Concept Sparks Destructive Imagery
The Evening Herald contemplates Earth as a fragile shell with a fiery yolk, suggesting an earthquake could rupture it and release steam and gases. A celestial explosion would scatter fragments into space, creating new asteroids orbiting the planet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Evening Herald
Description of General Prim from Vienna correspondent
A Neue Freie Presse correspondent depicts General Prim as outwardly plain in uniform with two gold collar stars and a white képi, yet civilian attire makes him a drawing room dandy. He is slight, not martial in bearing, but his head conveys striking depth and a Tintoretto-like brilliance, with intense dark eyes and an olive complexion suggesting hidden passion and restlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neue Freie Presse
Vienna
Prim
South
Various 19th century items spill across New Castle and beyond
Reports from New Castle Delaware note petty offenses and arrests while Philadelphia sees a refinery fire on Race Street Wharf and a murder case linked to Amanda Broadhead near Accord New York. Other items cover forged checks in Baltimore, Minster Johnsons England stance, Cuba unrest, Sheridan and Indian conflicts, Fenian affairs, panic in New Brunswick, and planned East River tunnel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Delaware
New Jersey
Laird
Race Street
Schuylkill
Philadelphia
Hendley
Morse
Amanda Broadhead
Accord
New York
Hannah Myers
Baltimore
Penn National Bank of
Mrs. Jennie A Perry Arrested in NYC Beer House Case
New York City police raided a disreputable Wooster Street establishment run by Mrs. Jay and arrested several parties, including Mrs. Jennie A. Perry a noted lobbyist linked to impeachment testimony. Perry claims conspiracy and says she did not know the place’s true character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philad'n Ledger
Wooster Street
Jay
Jennie A. Perry
New York Trades Seek Higher Wages and Cooperative Cure
Workers across New York confront wage cuts and strikes. Journeymen cutters resist a 26 cent daily reduction, aiming for 450 dollars per nine hours. German piano makers and cigar craftsmen face disputes, while cooperatives are proposed to undercut manufacturers. A City Hall Park meeting backs cooperative cigar setups and contacting officials for permission to hedge against market control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Association
Lighthouse Department
Staten Island
N. Y
Society of Coopers
Anid
Cigar Makers
Rollins
Treasury Department
International Union of Cigar Makers
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the Daily’ Eagle
Reading
Canada
Biddersburg
Alexandria
Capitol
United States
Turkey
Our
Prins
Eaons
Johnson
Lopez
Cuba
Sheridan
Duggan
Chicago
Manchester
New Brunswick
Yarmouth Bank
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward’s Island
St. Johna
Grant
John A. Pendleton
Virginia
Chili
Culpepper Court House
Bear River City
Utah
Lowell
Mass
Galveston
Detroit River
Detroit
Mount Vesuvius
San Giorgio
Memphis
Nashville
Ottawa
D'Arcy McGee
East River
Brooklyn
J. Whitehead Byron
Eighty-eighth New York Volunteers
Fenian Brotherhood
United States Army
Seymour
Hoffman
Griswold
iOa
Kline, Eppihimer & CO
Paisley
Merican Ouse Restaurat
Huth
Pennatree
Llenbach
Proton
Reape Relief Society
Boole
Eneuf
George W. Oakeley
Ed. Miller
Undertaker
Penn-Street
L.B. Association
Aulenbach
Bock Muehl
Columbia Hall
Penn Street
Joseph Rebholtz
Reading, PA
Frankfort
Jen
Taylor
North Eighth Street
J. B
Greece
Tional Shoe
Haars Ofice
Lichtstern
J.D. High
N. E
Eighth and
Franklin Sts
Ted
Dolian N. E
Franklin
Frederick ‘Vw. Lauer
Chrner Fyth
Washington Effeets
Bole Avant
Berke'and
Lebanon Counties
Fortis Sampson Scale Company
William
Pennet
Keystone
Geo Tee
Keane
DOW
Ruben Adams
Jsal
Mas
J. J Grey
Fae Jouxnon
Esnys Yb Kanu
OB Kauye Sfles Landon
Orphans’ Home
Wooler
J. Krwely
Keepa
Indiana
Carolina
Michigan
Fourth & Pine
J. Keely
Great Furniture Depot
Schreder & Felix
Fifth and
Washington Streete
WASHINGTON _STREE
Ike
Farmers’ National Bank
Ueen
Encland Soap
Gueer
Fae
Trenethof
Rosin
W. C
Joseph Summons
A. R
Subdscribera
Sixth and
Cherry Streets
Phere
Tsterax & Bro
Drovers’ Hotel Cor
Eighth & Washington Atc
Clenbach’s
Galvin Fairbanks
Kentucky
Friends
Strickland Bro'a
Knabb’s Journal
Eth Street
Penn
Fiey
de Schmucker
Apter
Blan Ank
NK Bi
KS Pik Ry
City Hotel
South Sixth Street
Penp
Esterly
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