Is It a Profession Junius Henri Browne Questions Literature
Browne argues literature has never been a reliable full-time profession in America and that most authors rely on journalism, teaching, or other incomes. He cites Poe, Prescott, Hawthorne, Emerson, Twain, James, and Hay to show wealth from writing is rare and authors often depend on external sources for sustenance.
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Statue of Dickens and Little Nell by Philadelphia sculptor
A rising Philadelphia sculptor F Edwin Elwell completed a bronze statue of Charles Dickens and Little Nell. The piece, to be shown in England at the Royal Academy with a Washington gallery replica planned, features Dickens seated in a library chair and Little Nell at the base, conveying poverty and longing. The statues are heroic size with Dickens eight feet and Nell five feet eight inches.
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Pay for Writing Love Letters in Old Court Case
An old lawsuit occupies the court as Judge Harney struggles to rule. Mrs Nancy Martin hired Miss Franklin Leet to write love letters to win a husband. Miss Leet claims $200 owed. King as administrator ignored the note in estate settlement. Crawfordsville Cor. fhdianayatis Journal
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Wealthy Widow Weds Younger Man in Curious Indiana Wedding
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports Mrs Liza Stanley a wealthy widow living east of Liberty married James Esherman. She is over forty five while Esherman is twenty one. Esherman becomes stepson and brother in law of Mrs Stanley’s son Charles Stanley who lately wed his new step father’s sister. The夫 story notes Leontey Stanley left a 160 acre farm and over 3000 dollars before death.
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Queen Calm After Grandson’s Death Rumor Debunked
The London World reports sensational tales about the queen reacting to her grandson’s death are fictitious. The queen prepared for the news, remained calm, and is in normal health. D. D. Bidwell notes General Schofield leads the army, with war duties largely held by departmental secretaries.
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Funeral wealth items buried with Chinaman in San Francisco
A New York Post report notes at a funeral in San Francisco the deceased’s ring valued at 350 dollars and bracelet at 900 dollars were placed in the coffin. Pearls and a silver coin lay in the mouth, and a fan a deck of cards rice candies and cakes accompanied the casket to speed his journey.
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