Year in Review Highlights Europe Asia and Americas
A retrospective survey of 19th century events across Europe Asia and the Western Hemisphere. It notes wars revolutions and political shifts in Spain France Germany and the Balkans, colonial disputes in Tonkin and Madagascar, upheavals in Mexico Guatemala Colombia and Canada, plus notable domestic political changes in Britain and the United States. It also mentions crop and business trends and marks the prominence of public figures like General Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Spain
Germany
Caroline Islands
France
Madagascar
Tonquin
Bas
House of Parlianent
London
Khartoum
Ganerst Gurdon
Seaton
Afr Gladstove
Ishabary
Adinbulstravion
Italy
Austria
Roumelia
Malgaria
Servias
Bulgaria
Asia
Africa
America
Afghanistan
Annam
China
Egypt
Great Britain
Mexico
Guatemala
Manaus
Prestan
Peru
Canada
Dow
Wekuyy
Vansye
Dlivers
Udiniuleleri
Labuc
Notable 1885 Losses Across Arts and Elite Figures
The column lists prominent figures from science literature and leadership who died in 1885 including Dr W B Carpenter Prof Benjamin Silliman Victor Hugo and Sir Moses Montefiore. It notes changes in world actors and reflects on literary notices from Western journals contrasting English aristocracy with Western stereotypes. It also includes a curious letter about boarding a man and wife, a deacon wreath anecdote, and a moonlight calendar for 1240 January to December used for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Colfax
Freling
Kuyaen
Francia Hincks
Canada
Alfonso
Marshal Serrano
Spain
Mahdi
Ema
Hawaii
Gordon
Fred Burnaby
Fredrick Charles
Germany
Baron von Monteuffel
Courbet
W. B. Carpenter
Benjamin Silliman
Victor Hugo
Richard Grant White
Lord Houghton
Edmond About
Frass Abt
Sir Julius Benedict
Brinley Richards
Myra Clark Gaines
Moses Montefiore
William H. Vanderbilt
S.J. Prime
the Worlds
New York
Jamea
Ord
Punishment views on crime and public justice
A reader argues about how punishments should fit crimes. He condemns leniency and calls for reintroducing corporal punishment for murderers and abusers, insisting justice must deter and reflect old Hebrew law eye for an eye. He opposes sentimental executions and advocates strict, punitive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
New Jersey
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Clarke
Eie Sr Thompson
Sidney
Boarders Paradise
Sir Robhn
Sapeshul Atenahus
Nurearya
East Shore
Walden Avenue
Pine Hill
Efewall
Chicago Herald
Althoug
Mulkowaki
Vascomgers
Lukbincoor
Antwerpen
Veerpres
Big Springs
Nebraska
Grost
Siduoz
Hull
Netranes
St Ortal
Nanse Feos
Shell
Tay
Touko
Nebrasaka
John Bailey
Jean
Robert Shuwen
Bidney
Titoyuine Font
Chas
Field Aiutitt
John Table
G. H. Fine
J. Vw
Rory Mite
North Platse
Auttler
Luis Letender
John C. Neil
Chapil
Cheyenne County
Nub
John “Laltory
Townel
Willian Cole
Lee
Eronhood
Budman
Cooper
Chappell
Neville
Ott Stygister
Chicago
Chicarg Weekly Herald
Fifth Ava
James W. Boutt
Lea Alene
Nessie
Oll
Aimerica
Onco
Bornon&scy
Portland
Maimea
Notiol
Crelitons
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OFI
FURS
L.rudubel &Coo
Sidney, Nebraska
Henry Domes
C. Trvvar
Vinces
H. Grmnons
Homer
Teeter &C0
Welz Driclert
Sidney Land Office
W. Breusy
Neb
Foweell & Whitney’s
Uege Oo Sue Rea
Ofan Panks
Stockmen's Outfitters
Collins Gheyenne
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TCE
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