Belins Gate and Billingsgate Fish Market Past and Present
The piece tours Billingsgate Market and its history from 1351 through Victorian times, describing fish trade, prices, and the social mix of fish wives, costermongers, and auctioneers. It recalls Dr Johnson and Daniel O'Connell anecdotes, notes eight auctioneers, and paints the lively Friday rush of traders, buyers, and coster culture amid the smell and bustle. It ends with reflections on London hunger and the enduring, affordable market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benamie
Belin
Polat Wiers
Sonalizh
Tho
England
Billingsgate
Holland
Weven
London
Bullingstate
Edward I
Paris
Dr. Johnson
Daniel O'Connell
USA
Bumbarea
Bilingsgate
Hungary
Teles Camppel
Belgian Prison System Solitary Confinement Criticized
Special Philadelphia report notes harsh solitary confinement in Belgian prisons as echoed by Century Magazine exposes. The piece argues isolation worsens torture in prison life, detailing the psychological torment of being deprived of human contact for extended periods.
Solitary confinement in Belgian prisons described with cage torture
A writer discusses Belgium's strict solitary regime amid questions of inmate psychology. He details the exercise cage in the largest Belgian prison, the near total isolation, minimal human contact, and masked gang workers, noting the grim routine contrasts with brief chapel moments and the mental toll of long confinement. A brief note adds that the British army has introduced a new gymnastics program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Grand Court
To Simla by Tonga A Curiosity on the Himalayan Route
A special correspondent from Calcutta recounts a January journey from Umballa to Simla in a two wheeled tonga. The ascent offers vast views, sheer precipices, and dramatic tunnels, with stops to observe native chattering crowds. Simla is described as a government summer capital with steep streets, limited rail access, and notable churches and buildings.
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Gharry
Simla
India
Calcutta
Himalayas
Flue
Umballa Cantonment
Cantonment
New Jersey
Kualka
Umballa
Edstead
Tonga
Katka
Arahian Sea
Indus
Ganges
Bay of Bengal
Fisheen
Gen John G Walker Named Consul General at Bogota
Special correspondence from New Orleans April 7 notes Gen John G Walker has been confirmed by the Senate as consul general and secretary of legation at Bogota United States of Colombia. Walker, 62, comes from fighting stock, with service in the U S Army Mexico War and later Confederate service. He later commanded in the New Mexico territory and fought at Mansfeld and the Civil War battles before engaging in railroad work in Mexico. He is described as a veteran of varied campaigns and ages 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bogota
United States of Colombia
New Oxneays
John G Walker
Senate
Virginia
Washington
Walker
Aniece
Andrew Jackson
Molino del Rey
Ile
Juan de Los Lanos
Army of Northern Vi
Sharpshur
Aansas
Mansfeld
New Mexico
Depar
Mexico
W Walker
Appetizing Potatines Serving Guide
A concise recipe instructs to chop pickle capers and onion, mix with vinegar, evaporate, add yeast and flour with salt pepper and cayenne. Stir in broth, add sliced cold boiled potatoes, bring to boil, then serve hot.
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CDD
Stelen Campbell
Amenty
Siwila
Carcutta
John G. Walker
John G. Walhek
Hense Arm
Warret
Digistoprer
Sheffield
GR Wood
Ree Bros
Ely
C. Corbin
Philadelphia Publshing House
Arpet
Glade Township
Warren
Bt Lessler
W. C. Holmes
Broadway
Hoxsie
Buchlen
A. W. More
B. Bartsch
Water St
Diaragné Mock, Waren
Business Directory
Charles A. Peterson
Attorpeg
Atian
Brown & Stone
T. Neill
New Exchange Block
Leonhert Bros
J. A. Schofield
Brewer & Stone
Attorneys AT Law
Second Street
First National Bank
BROWN
W, Stone
Ball & Thompson
Atyor
Ofice
Beatty Black
A. A. Davis & Co
D. J. Ball
Notary Public
Bf Ball
C. C. Thompaor
Dinsmoor & Cable
Ofiie Water Street
Scofield
Hunter #& Son
Ciuas
Dinsmoor
Jas
CABLE
Himceley
Freeman & Trunkey
W. G. Trunery
W. E. Rice
Office Beatty Block
Geo. C. Cornelius
Justice of the Peace
Front Street
Yates
Warren Savings Hank
L. G. Noyes Daug
Ps. Leger
Br. J. M. Davies
Liberty Street
Baptist Church
Lepert
A. G. HeAlpine
D. Banforth
S. W. Corner
John Sager
Wise’s Clothing
Carver House
H. Leonhart
Gus
Palace Barber Shop
First Street
W. A. Greaves
Hall Block
Episcopal Church
U. Binith
Kentucky
Penn'a
Ommaka
D. Arnheim & Co
Second Avenue
Pittsburgh
Island
Warren, PA
Jelso
A, Eorbley
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