Feuds that cost the presidency in American history
A survey of political feuds shaping U S presidential outcomes. From Adams versus Jackson era disputes over Clay and the Secretary of State to Thurman Payne clashes and the Blaine Conkling feud, the piece traces how personal enmities and ballot smoke, strategy, and newspaper rhetoric altered elections and careers. It notes the 1824 House choice, the 1876 and 1880 GOP fights, and power plays over New York patronage ending in Garfield’s rise and Cleveland’s triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex der Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Jer Adams
Andrew Jackson
Ry Clay
Jackson
Eand
Adams
Wford
Clay
Develv
Ms. Crawford
Betwen
Une
Philadelphia
Mar
Pennsylvania
Kremer
Jme
Spe
House
Jams
Jack
Demon Party
Thurman
Cleveland
Payne
Garfield
Hancock
Blaine
Roscoe Conkling
Popular Branch
Congress
Conkling
Maine
Republican Party
Henry Winter Davis
Hyperion
Thersites
Hercules
Davis
Batte
New York
Oneida
Rufus Rockwell Wilson
Philadelphia Ledger
Lions Fond of Lavender Perfume Reported by Trainers
The text notes lion tamers often anoint themselves with lavender to deter attacks. It claims there is no recorded instance of a son attacking a trainer who used the perfume, reflecting a curious anecdotal cautionary practice.
Device to Help Late Home Comers Keynote Finder Lamp
A simple device aids those who stay out late by locating a key keynote. An umbrella or cane lamp houses a small electric lamp ready to light the way. The invention aims to assist lodge members and others in finding their keys quickly in the dark.
Monkey Saves Keeper From Suicide Attempt In Jersey City
A pet monkey wrested a knife from keeper Matthew Brossel during a mental crisis. The animal leapt from its cage to the ground and prevented a fatal self harm act as Brossel slashed his throat. other keepers arrived and the keeper was hospitalized in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simian
Jersey City
Matthew Brocssell
Broessell
Broessel
Broessels
Ways of Lovely Women End in Prison Bond
A Chicago woman married a convict sentenced to fourteen years for murder. Jailers applauded as the wedding occurred and inmates tossed shoes at the couple. The husband returned to his cell while the wife faced an uncertain future and possible reflection on the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Will Psycholo
Homemade Mouse Trap Instructions From Pantry
Step by step home method to trap a mouse using a jar, paper, and toasted cheese. A cross cut in paper supports a string suspended cheese above the jar’s open top to trigger a drop when a mouse approaches.
Man Clings To Tree In Virginia Town
RL Latchwell of Washington DC hides in a Frederick's Hall tree in Louisa County Virginia to dodge pursuers. Dogs and people gather below as food is left at the trunk and he descends only when safe, while authorities seek a peaceful end to the standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latchwell
Washington, D. C
Frederick's Hall
Louisa
County
Hen flock dyed blue by dye leaking from barrel shelter
Bert Maine of Hope Valley used a barrel as a shelter for his hens. A recently rinsed barrel with loose dye caused the flock to appear bright blue after entering the drenched shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Maine
Hope Valley
Pallbearers Gowned Alike At Chester Funeral
Six young girls dressed identically served as pallbearers at the funeral of a companion in Chester Pennsylvania, sharing the somber duty in a poignant display of unity and mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Romantic Will Gift From Goat Skin London Archives
A Somer set House display of wills traces odd and famous documents in Inland Revenue archives from Shakespeare to a plague era British official who used goat skin parchment. The peculiar tale follows the plague linked will, its journey through bottles of spirits, and its eventual placement among department archives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Havel
London
Thames
Somerset House
Inland Revenue of
Great Britain
Shakespeare
Caim
Somerset Banse
St Peters of Asia Rival to Vatican in Tibet Edifice
The article describes a colossal complex in Lhassa known as the St Peter's of Asia. It towers about four hundred feet above rooftops and houses the Dalai Lama's residence. A central red sandstone thirteen story building shelters the Incarnate boy ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Asia
Lhassa
Tibet
St Peter's of
Vatican
Repaired the Family bill from cobbler to squire Knowhe
A material copy of a bill recently sent by a cobbler to Yorkshire squire Squire Knowhe. Waters, Cole in a small boat similar to this, a bold Moorieh caller, plans a lone voyage from the Mediterranean to America in the coming summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
England
Squire Knowhe
Waters
Cole
Mediterranean
America
Marked Turtle Recaptured in Milford Tale
George S. Gillette of Milford Connecticut and his companion recaptured a turtle and, upon examination, found on its shell the initials D N C 1544. These mark the initials belong to David N. Clark, an elderly local resident now in his 83rd year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Gillette
Milford
Conn
D. N.C
David N. Clark
Adept at Giving Adverse Judgements Revealed
After a weary evening the husband Penpushes is accused by his wife of being a fussing, order loving man. The twist shows she authored the article describing such men as small spirited, unmanly, and overly tidy, returning the critique to him.
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Pespasher
Penpushes
Penpusher
Change Cocktail Wrought Life Changed From 2 Barren Waste
In a gallery two people witness a glittering ballroom crowd below. A man asks what he said before going out. the woman recalls his earlier remarks about sorrow, remorse, and the perilous lives of the dancers. The man dismisses the outburst, praising life and the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haczard
Japanese Paper at the Fair Exhibit
A fragment describes a movement in Japan toward a pro Christian, independent church. It cites disestablishment of Buddhism in the 1870s and forecasts Christianity or materialism, noting Hajime Hoshi as editor of the Japanese American Weekly. Nine reporters and native typesetters produce the weekly at the World's Fair exhibit in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Morzing
World’sair
Hajime Hoshi
New York City
Hooey of Libral Arts
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Shief
Ardency
Lander
Kentucky
Adama
Henry B. Payne
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
Columbus
Candi
Dacy
Alexander Hamilton
Henry G. Payne
James G. Blaine
Will
Miss Kitty Souling
Adjice
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