Senators and generals haunt Springfield politics in satire
The piece lampoons Senator Wolcott and other figures, notes Ed Evarts and Beck in railroad debates, and reports a dogfight at the Illinois state legislature. It mentions Virginia Clemm's burial anniversary, Poe, Gladstone, and a tone of editorially brisk commentary on political writing styles and the spring campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Clemmor
Edgar A. Poe
Baltimore
Raven
Gladstone
New York
Albany
Evarts
New York City
Hepallivan
Hearts
Cleveland
Evarte Simon
Uncertain Voices on Secession and Blaine Amid Turmoil
Coverage blends debate on secession and Democratic hopes with a longlook at Ohio labor strife and a profile of William G. Boggs. It notes Blaine's lingering appeal, Evarts’ stance, and Mugwump dynamics, while reporting the Hocking Valley miners strike and calls for compulsory arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocking Valley
Ohio Miners’ Association
Citierns
General Assembly
Segislature
Detectives in Fashion at Philadelphia Wedding
A Philadelphia Express account describes a detective visit to a San sun street office where a wealthy guest discusses hiring protection for his sister's wedding. The piece outlines how thieves exploit weddings, leveraging elegant dress and social trust to steal jewelry and valuables. It notes detectives often pose as guests and monitor gifts, sometimes hiring two men to cover large rooms and guarding overnight due to roaming staff and the high value of presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Boggs
Hartford Conn. Evening Post
New York
Expositor
Hartford
Boggs
Commercial Advertiser
New York Evening Post
Wm. C. Bryant
Hoggs
Evening Post
Mre. Coleman
Win, G. Boggs & Co
Hin Myena
Bagge Ie
Prank Pe Bogen
Paris
Luxembourg
Louvre
Afghan Commission
Teheran
Lasgird
Las
Noah
Afghanistan
Colosseum
Rome
Hauran
Soudan
Ktest Danger
Peter Lunsden
Lasyird
Werere
Sansun Street
de Belleville-Seilenberg
de Belleville-Seidenberg
West Walnut Street
Sid
St. Chrys
Greta Tato
Philadelphia Express
Prince Consort's Mausoleum Exquisite Interior Unveiled
The exterior hides the £200,000 spent by the queen on the mausoleum. Inside, the Greek cross plan, blue domed ceiling with gold stars, eight clerestory windows, and intricate marble paneling, bas reliefs, urns, statues, and frescoes create superb decorative art. The eastern transept ceiling painting by the princess royal, The Glorification of the Saints, calls for careful study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvisti
Princess Royal of England
London News
China Laments Military Weakness Amid War News
A New York Observer summary discusses China’s military inferiority amid French actions, noting internal panic, poor leadership, obsolete tactics, lack of railways, and desertions. It highlights foreign travelers providing clearer updates and mentions Mexico’s petrified forest and France’s government savings deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
America
Somme
Fuchan
China
Fuchau
Chefoo
Cheetoo
New York Observer
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Globe -Republic
Baily and
Proprietors
E-Republic Building
Weet High
Cer
Walnut Alter
Aiten
Dolnar
Kinney Wichols & CO
Springfeld, Ohio
Thursdat Evening
Wolcott
Plamen Ball
Salmon P. Chase
Cincinnati
Ball
Chase & Hall
Old Rosecrans
Mr. Evarts
Fle
Senate
Springfield
Oiiu
Commercial Gazette
Ilmaix
Lat Haines
Atill
Sat Yao
Haines
Jay Gould
Frank
Beck
Sagan
Toledo Commercial Telegram
Mississippi
Cairo
Memphis
Vicksbarg
New Orleans
Mason-and-Dixon
Gulf
Galreeton
I, Journal
Dayton
Montgomery
Throuyt
Preble
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson Davie
Jefersons
Jefferson D
Blaine Bay
Sun
Blaine
Chicago
Janes G. Blaine
Aline War Oor
Lubla
Alice
Abe
Nosh
uuavEs
M. J. Rocuariazs
SKE
Dr. Mewiess Talika
Mexico
Wise & Putnam
South
Limesone Street
Hume
Crand Mother
Ishler
Notumeiog
Erie
Plar
Mandanie
C. J. Rhodes
E. A. Schellent
Cate Btreet
Cleid
Medical
TR Rhely
Ae Balm
Feanses
Maven
Drowgists
Ein Ely Brothers
J. J. Ulrick & Bros
Limestone St
P. A Sghind
Betwen J
Nlenian
Sehindier
Wiutnal Cme
Mehindler & Sem
Crae
Port Presbyterian Church
Tional Bank
Maverick National Bank
Boston
Mass
Edeived
Sreted Wath Tenking & Lavdos
Bankers
Bavivess
Lise
Dr. Frank & Bunyan
Paul A. Staley
Aioe Neruaively
Arcede Building
Burdock Blood Bitters
Price
Sloo
Foster, Milburn & CO
Buffalo
Ball's
Lon. Krider, Architect
Lobenherz’ Bakery
West Main Street
Girss
Ucials
Oldham
Rehber Union
Aurour
Biaim
Tee
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