The Worgar Affair and the Morgan Controversy in Masonry
Dr. Orris Morris presents the Morgan case as told by 19th century opponents and participants. The piece recounts Morgan’s career, ruses, and 1826 expulsion by New York Masons, then traces anti Masonic agitation led by Thurlow Weed and the party's collapse by 1886 as Masonry grows to over 10,000 lodges and broad public influence.
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Rob Morris
Masonry
Portland
Oregon
Morgan
Orris
William Morgan
Morris
Rochester
N. Y
New York
Canada
Miller
DeWitt Clinton
Masons
Ers
Montreal
Ottawa River
Liverpool
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Thurlow Weed
Francis Granger
Millard Fillmore
William H. Seward
John C. Spencer
John Q. Adams
Albany, Argus
Thurloweth
United States
Weed
Derity
Rings For The Fingers Inference From Tubal Cain Origin
The piece traces why finger rings became popular as convenient adornment across cultures. It contrasts rings with other jewelry tied to clothing or body modification, arguing rings remain visible and unintrusive. The article cites Hebrew tradition crediting Tubal Cain as inventor of ornament making.
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Tubal Cain
Grand Opera Fashion and Paris Invitation Tale
A Portland man recounts a Paris grand opera invitation that sparked wardrobe dilemmas and social friction. His wife insists on proper dress for the box, prompting a scramble for attire or alternatives. The tale blends Opera etiquette with domestic banter and a cartoonish view of transatlantic high society.
Gentlemen Oysters and the Epicurean Tale
A Cincinnati Telegram item recounts a marcher at Montgomery’s who orders “dozen fried male oysters.” A vendor explains male oysters are best, noting black lips mark gentlemen oysters and white lips mark lady oysters, with a humorous aside about the oyster’s heart, mouth, ears, and eyes while the vendor digresses into a dish.
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Montgomery
Cincinnati Telegram
Romantic Incident on Stage In London Enraptures Attendee
A London theater tale recalls a sixteen year old ballet dancer who fled home after a quarrel with relatives. Years later a contractor’s office inspector recognizes her from a stage cue and a haunting air, realizing the performer he once knew. The affair unfolds amid public fascination.
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London
Bondon
Berlin Police Chief Baron von Richtoffen Heads City Force
Baron von Richtoffen, president of Berlin police, leads the 3500 strong force with 600 night guards and 50 mounted officers. The force includes a safety arm led by Count Puckler, eight districts, and strict rules for recruitment and discipline, reflecting military roots and city aims to deter crime while serving the public.
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Baron von Richtoffen
Berlin
Police
Police of Safety
Count Puckler
Safety
Convicts Board French Penal Ship to Cayenne
Five hundred of France’s worst criminals were shipped yesterday aboard the Orneau Toulon bound for the Cayenne penal colony. Among the miscreants is Delmasure who shattered a tomb in Montmartre and a fratricide listed among others notorious for robbery and murder. Sicard caused a disruption during the march to the pier and was chained, then attempted to leap free but was restrained. The convicts were confined as they were loaded aboard the vessel.
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France
Orneau
Toulon
Cayenne
Rascal Delmasure
Montmarte
Algeria
Sicard
Sray
Omer
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George H. Roberts
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Nebraska
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Makes
Iolabo
Wuilding
W. E. Burkmart
Wailey
Yale
Ketchum Bakery
Salownggye
Alsst, Ketchum, Idaho
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Fuet National Bank
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Cuepea
Hysitt
Guyer
A. Fisher
Fisher Ber
Fisher Brewing
Salt Lake City
U. T
Salt Lake Brewing Co's
Morse
Agt
Hailey
Clemens & Gregory
Prop's
Main Street
Salt Lake
Gem Harris
Gus Duer
Metropolitan
Metropolitan Mall
Jerome F. Jacobs
Ketcham
Comstock & Clark
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Everthing
Qualiy
J. H. Miley
Gillette’s Hardware Store
Worgar
Massa
D. P. Thompson
Paris
Oregonian
Avenue de L’opera
Palais Royal
Grand Opera
Jeannie Winston
Senate
United States of America
Thistle
Great Britain
New Market Theater
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Donrid
Madam
Kerchunk
Upper Broadway
N. Y. Mail and Express
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