Struggles of a Wandering Couple Reach Philadelphia Museum
The report traces Ms John W. Norton once a Copeland prisoner and Mrs John W Norton of St Louis as they drifted westward after Topeka. They sought work in Auckland and Sydney, later England, facing poverty and silence about their voyage. Joseph Pulitzer recalls Moore starving and Norton accompanying him to New York through efforts to help him at the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Norton
Copeland
St Louis
Henry W. Moore
Topeka
Philadelphia
Moore
New York
Auckland
New Zealand
Sidney
New South Wales
England
Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World Aod
Post- Dispatch
Strand
Nmn
President Cleveland Refuses to Read Critical Vapors
Washington correspondent notes President Cleveland avoids newspapers and public opinion. He abstains from most press and relies on friends and two favored papers. Secretary Thurber gatekeeps White House access while Jefferson warned of news mirror. The piece contrasts Cleveland with Jefferson on press and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washington
Thurber
White House
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Mr. Cleveland
England's Big Storm Deepens Global Freezing
The storm strands Scotland’s highlands cutting rail lines while Port Patrick reports a wreck with seven dead. A two masted steamship lies ashore near the Isle of Man. The Thames freezes at Chelsea and Antwerp experiences 15 degrees below zero. Wales faces widespread joblessness amid severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thames
Loxpon
Highlands
Scotland
Port Patrick
Isle of Man
Chelsea
Scheldt
Antwerp
Wales
Danville Civic Federation Forms Amid Political Rift
In Danville Illinois on February 7 the Civic Federation organized but opened amid debate. Ministers and radicals proposed breaking from old parties in municipal elections, while candidates and seasoned politicians resisted. A compromise ended with pledges to back only good men for office. The storm in St Joseph Missouri involved a blizzard that drove temperatures to 18 below zero overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr Om
Danville
Mrs Brown Sees Cheap Dress Curse Her Social Race
Almira Brown's bid for a stylish black cashmere dress backfires as a thrifty scheme leads to a torn waist and public embarrassment. Mr Jones and Mrs Jones watch as the gown bursts during church, leaving Almira to reflect that cheap fashions cost more than they seem. Brown later buys no more cheap dresses, learning the hard way the folly of frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso Jones
Mra Jones
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Mrs Brown
Sophronie Jones
Almira
Mr. Brown
Damon
Pythias
Rufus
Sam
Pye
Brown
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Hill
Miss Gamp
Mrs Jones
Ahead of the Game in a Nighttime Alley Cheer
A Detroit man saluted the coming year and future holidays with a hat wave and shouted cheers in Larned street east. An amused policeman escorted him to a patrol wagon as the man joked about being ahead of the game and about coming celebrations. Nearby quips from Chicago papers add a string of humorous vignettes about sharp remarks and narrow escapes, reflecting a lighthearted, urban snapshot of public attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larned Street
Mel
Allus
Detroit Free Press
Officeholders mocked in satirical quips and verse
A garbled collage of quotes mocks officeholders and mentions a sarcastic exchange about advanced women. The fragment includes cartoonish verse lines about preparing for a town walk and a humorous refrain about mustard and quinine, attributed to various papers as playful social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Turf Topics and Racing Notes From New York and London
A wide survey of horse racing, breeding, and related entertainment from New York and London. Mentions Directum, Alix, Foxtall, Iroquois, Le Var, and Bar ny Burnato. discusses trotting as a park horse abroad and local sale of worn-out Indians horses to circuses. Also covers music and theater notes, fashion trends, and society gossip with references to Victoria's footmen and prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alix
James R. Keene
Legland
Pierre Lori Nord
England
John Porter
Barney Burnato
Ascot
Riley Grannan
William M. Wallace
Orinda
London
English Hunters' Improvement Society
The Fashion Plate New bodices debut chic demidress gowns
The best dressmakers now use stiff interlinings with moderation. Satin ribbons in shot and floral patterns lead rosettes frills streamers sashes and bretelles on pretty gowns for demidress wear. New bodices continue to reach.
Elbe’s passengers found as bodies arrive at Lowestoft
Two more bodies believed to be Elbe voyage passengers are brought ashore at Lowestoft. One remains unidentified while the other is Edward Markowitz of Budapest.
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Elbe
Loxpos
Lowestoft
Edward Markowitz
Buda Pesth
Bronx Crry
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IRA
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Jarbeau
St. Joe
St Jove
Vera
Toreka Stzam
Litte
Squire Humphrey
Squire
Jess
Mr. Chugwater
Mra Chanwater
Uptown
Hisaphrey
New York World
Lever
Danks
Buffalo Courier
Passe
Miss P
Directum
Richard Golden
Cohoes
Katherine Kittleman
Greeege
Musse
Paul and
Virginia
Paris Opera Comique
Freech Opera
New Orleans
Lalo
Minnie Seligman
Lamer
de Pacrosun
Paderewski
Clement Scott
Critica
Henry Irving
Waterloo
Lillian Russell
de Koven
Swith
Cleopatra
Patrick Campbell
Africa
Henry James
Guy Domyille
Eton
New York Post
Odds and
San Francisco
Mme. Grandin
America
Buffalot
Elise
Ansewers
Fashion Plate
Peerless Steam Laundry
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