Duel in Congress Shocks Nation in 1838
The fatal duel between Jonathan Cilley of Maine and William Graves of Kentucky shocked Congress and the nation. Witnesses included four congressmen and officers such as Henry A Wise. The House committee blamed Graves for the breach of privileges and urged expulsion. Cilley died after repeated exchanges of rifle fire at 240 feet. The case highlighted the era’s code of honor and press disputes surrounding a letter accusing political corruption.
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United States
Jonathan Cilley
William J. Graves
Congress
Maine
House of Representatives
New York Courier and Enquirer
Washington
James Watson Webb
Cilley
Graves
Kentucky
Webb
Henry A. Wise
Virginia
George W. Jones
Tennessee
Crittenden and Menefee
Duncan
Ohio
Bynum
North Carolina
House
Colonel Webb
Wise
Jones
University Defined American Universities and Colleges
Defines a university as a institution of higher learning with colleges of arts and sciences plus professional schools and graduate divisions. Notes not every institution calling itself a university meets this standard.
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United States
Benevolent Oppression of a Strict Father
A father who rules his family with strict, sensitive control may be labeled an oppressor yet his children remain obedient. The piece contrasts perceived benevolence with coercive power within domestic life.
Working to Compute Mass of the Earth
Dr Paul R Heyl of the bureau of standards in Washington works to refine the gravitational constant to measure Earth's weight and composition. He uses a torsion balance, steel cylinders, and glass balls in a lab 35 feet underground to reduce temperature and surface disturbances. The new observations will take months of careful measurements.
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Paul R. Heyl
Bureau of Standards
Washington
Doctor Heyl
Polite and Capable Outlook Compared to Oppressive Home
A compact aphorism notes that polite and capable individuals are likely to achieve, contrasting them with the indulgent parent whose oppression in the home is seen as a blessing. The quote, attributed to K. W. Howe, frames personal development against domestic constraint.
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K, W, Howe
Amber Amber Fossil Resin Sparks Early Greek Observation
Amber amber, a fossilized vegetable resin, is described as hard brittle and yellow brown. It easily becomes electrified by friction and is noted as the first electrical phenomenon observed by early Greek observers.
Laura Welden Builds a Cookie Venture After Loss
Laura Welden, 62, clings to her home and creates Laura Seed Cakes from caraway cookies to support herself after her husband Israel Welden’s illness and presumed departure. She gains local and distant trade, hires help, and even Miss Field benefits from the venture as the business grows into a regional success.
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Laura Welden
Alice
Laura
Israel
Israel Welden
Miss. Field
Miss Field
Egyptian Woman Challenges Ancient Custom in Front of King
Madame Hackel wife of an Egyptian editor dared to appear unveiled before King Fuad of Egypt and the French president at a state visit. Her Paris gown and act are hailed as a historic step toward freeing Eastern women from long standing codes.
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Egypt
The
Nile
Fuad
Madame Hackel
Paris
East
Vashti
Ahasuerus
Lunch Dead Line story from Edison lunch rule origin
Charles T. Gwynne recalls starting as Edison’s office boy with a lunch task. He often ate Edison’s sandwiches before noon until Edison’s lunch guest arrived. Edison then set a firm lunch deadline of one o’clock to avoid empty plates.
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Charles T. Gwynne
New York State Chamber of Commerce
Edison
Mr. Edison
Gwynne
National City Bank Ranked Sixth Among English-Speaking Giants
The National City Bank ranks sixth among large English-speaking banks per the Boston News Bureau. The five ahead are Midland, Lloyds, Barclays, Westminster, and National Provincial with deposits totaling billions. National City holds the largest capital structure, with plans to reach 90 million dollars versus Barclays at 79.2 million.
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National City Bank
London
Boston News Bureau
Boston
Midland Bank
Lloyds Bank
Barclay's Bank
Westminster Bank
National Provincial Bank
National City
Barclay’s Bank
Uses for Beechwood in Japan Highlight Two Varieties
The heavy beech from northwest Japan is used for geta clogs while the light beech from northeast Japan makes umbrella handles. Until recently the wood was mainly for firewood charcoal and railroad ties.
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Japan
Deadly Carbon Monoxide Gas Lingers as Invisible Threat
Carbon monoxide is odorless colorless and tasteless making it a silent danger. The gas mixes with air and can cause severe harm or death even at low concentrations if exposure is prolonged.
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Bayer
Radium Worth $400 Recovered From Hospital Incinerator Ashes
Radium valued at 400 dollars was found at St. Thomas hospital London after ashes from an incinerator were examined. The material had been mistakenly thrown into a dust bin and then burned, prompting the radiologist to search the clinkers since radium does not burn.
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St. Thomas Hospital
London
Marriage Fifty Fifty Then Judge Quip
A courtroom exchange features the judge quipping that marriage is a fifty fifty proposition. The remark contrasts the distribution of duties with the idea of equal halves.
Blissful Accord Cited In London Tit-Bits Dialogue
A London Tit-Bits fragment quotes a couple named Jack and the speaker agreeing affectionately. The line emphasizes mutual devotion and the belief that nothing is too good for the loved one.
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Jack
London
Bible Origin Traced to the Orient, Greatest Work Noted
A historical reflection claims the Bible emerged from the Orient as humanity's supreme literature, noting no comparable work since in global literary stature and influence.
Wealthy Dominates Financial Circles As Ice Melts
In financial circles, extreme wealth shifts dynamics as vast fortunes melt barriers and open doors for influence. Observers note rapid access to deals, faster capital movement, and heightened credibility for ultra rich individuals in markets.
Reading Leaders Teach by Listening to the Read
A guidance note emphasizes learning through listening to those who have read. It invites embrace of oral summaries and discussion to deepen understanding.
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