Funeral Flair Over Stanford Death Displays Wealth
A grand funeral service massed mourners for Leland Stanford Jr. in New York and Oakland. The procession featured prominent clergy, a vast vault, and tributes from Newman and others praising Stanford’s philanthropy while critics questioned the display and motives. The event drew national attention, with public services in several cities and a ceremonial train carrying mourners to Stanford’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Prairies
New York
Wim Leland, Jr
Cole
Ole
Aires
Ratland Stator, Jr
Amare Ce Hanna
Kime
Barsuse
Actos
Dunnel
America
Melogeri
Ulliun
Aior
Tewany
Ritter
Parent
Wien
Hiv
JetTarsus Adams
Hamilton
Laleit Stantort
Dasperatin
Beyong
Jeng Stesfort
Newman
Calvary
Newnan
Mathistist Praacher
Rne
Wige
Tha Dio
White Stanford
Newran
Scufurt
Texas
Hiesoa
Stanfont
Fragments of a Manhattan Salon and severe winter scenes
Reader fragments describe a crowded lobby scene with Marquis de Lewrithe and Gen. Sikes amid a bustling New York hotel, plus a vivid New York Central Monitor desk setup and flirtations. The article shifts to a harsh Montana winter, cattle herds freezing, snowbound towns, wolves, coyotes, ravens, and dire conditions across prairies and rail routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Coe
Marquis de Lewrithe
Academy of Music
Patel
Marquis
Gen
Sikes
Lauvilles
Widerea
Westminster Hotel
Ube Dork
Bumptioun
Lal Bits
New York Herat
EA Eckert
Metroj
Lltas Twlyduine Company
Munttor
New Street Exchange
Long
Darrow Mann
Mall Leys
Clore
Thompson
Lettmar
Anyirl
Xub
Criber
Theoperator
Soar Apm
Dusan
Ftret
Evarts and sponge industry feature in curious 1885 piece
A long, fragmentary account discusses Evarts, a young elocutionist, and the sponge trade. It covers how sponges are collected, processed, cured, and sold, with digressions on health, scent, and a humorous aside about a public lounge. It also includes a tack about ironclads and future war ships, debating armor and naval strategy with references to experts and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morita Abe
Cielist Enquirer
Oman
Atey
Sant Toms
Bahamas
Florida Reat
Willian M. Ronrte
Pertigee Chive
Uae
London
Huert-batle
Ahip
Pune
A Prominent Figure in Parliament and Social Fads
A satirical portrait of a Northampton MP and a London social scene figure, detailing a sharp critique of his wealth, intellect, and public conduct. The piece mocks his influence in Parliament, cites his media ties, and lampoons fashionable entertainments and fashionable London life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Losulon
Labouchero
James G. Blainy
Labuders
Lae Loushure
Laluebarn
House of Commons
Jav Thament
Daily News
Shank
Thames
Fragmented History Mixes Wealth and Woes Across Pages
Scraps recount Willer Vanderbilt upbringing amid harsh fathering and Staten Island life, contrasting wealth with distant affection. Anecdotes touch Turkish beliefs, Gen Sherman, restaurant life, impostors, and restless street scenes, weaving a mosaic of era manners and urban tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willer
Vanderbilt
Willam
Thornen
Statenlait
William Hasrere
Seven Dials Laboriously Tracked by Police in Dublin
An article recounts a nocturnal pursuit through the Seven Dials district with inspectors and constables guiding a search of a derelict building. Citizens jeer as the convoy passes, while officials emphasize containment and recognition of suspects amid a wary, crowded street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toster
Lalweys
Cremony
Henry Edwards
London
Lexadan
Edwards
Dickens
Streste Rodisse
Medias Rere
Ami
Okr
Colume Mini
Tice Ovata
Thie
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Leland Stanford
Cleryman Wwe
Tee Putin
Fk Nts
Mire Delong
Vert
Delainers
Tess Gromn
Koji
Bruka
Eugene Tru
Gatantay
Abveteiel
Delong
Montana
Girs
Thors
Indersney
Marston Wien
Siberman
Lenathh
Omee
Murray Lil
Alin Diack
Diliee
Mivs
Coe
Henten
Stowe
Tdibis
Madison
Gailatie Cination
Nmne
Hms
Northern Pacific
Idaho
Willuwe
Sulare Theron
Sulare Theron Anffariog In Comqivrio
Stillwater
Biti
Miles City
Dytesen
Anne
Yellowstone
Tongue River
Janet Penuhim
Lark
Dusway
Alesis
Sota
Rae
Nim
Kwim
Banker
Ant Man
Luinow
Capil Walker
Ant Te Sands
Howe
Coteterve
Taut
Gio
Lucily Etumrud
Prneng
Esfaldier
Lapent
Aditundack
Murray
Taylor
Huon
Pertium
New Yore Times
Crue
Westoult
Woods
Americs
England
Seady
Philadelphia
Asia
Palau
King’s Road
Brighton
Hyde Park
Piccadilly
The
Wil Ns
Wen
Cheng Herald
Aya
Sherman
Tomar Dette
W. T. Sherman
Jinnet
Optimisa
Chicago
Troma
Ben Butler
Tamtom
Te Tutehar
Propritor
Witka
Bbe
Cheago
Barca
Eh Tran
Hector Carlos
Barca de Maiacy
Ido
Anm
John Tylor
Prench
Lee
Eral
Pau
Toogh A
Geneva Patrol
Esek
Wrk
Lange Nurimen
Chicago Times
Yékee
Bs Tasurnd
Robert Ingarsall
Fred
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