Made in Congress and the Birth of Famous Phrases
A historical survey traces phrases born in congressional debate from 1820 Buncombe to later squabbles. It notes Webster and Hayne, Lincoln, Ingalls, Blaine, Conkling, and others shaping enduring epigrams, while some lines never became public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buncombe
Blaine
Conkling
Congress
Senator House
Felix Walker
North Carolina
Buncombe County
Webster
Hayne
Lincoln
Mulligan
Theodore Tilton
Winter Davis
Hyperion
Thersites
Senate
Lamar
Mississippi
S$ippi
New York
Cabb
Wolcott
Casey
Arass
Davy Crockett
Tiga
House of Representatives
Henry Clay
Capitol
Sherman
Mansfeld
Hayes
Treasury
Mansfield
Ohio
Washington Post
Lizards in a Trance Hypnotism Seen by English Journal
A Syria-reported case of Egyptian lizards entering a five minute trance after capture. While motionless with eyes half open and muscles rigid the animal shows minor respiratory movements and may be released without awakening. Dr Van Dyck calls it a form of hypnotism, not death feigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Dr. van Dyck
How to Tell a Bad Egg by Candlelight in Paris
A Paris market tale describes a candlelight egg tester who sifts thousands of eggs for freshness. A trained mark exposed black and white separation signals a good embryo, with a high pay per thousand eggs and intricate manual sorting under markets rules amid Italian poultry. Also notes about novel industrial uses of carbon-based starch derivatives and a New York Sun report on such materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Halles
Philadelphia Times
Canste Soya
Ottawa
England
New York Sun
Order In the Ranks Parody on Parade Punishment
Captain and sergeant scold Private Grasgrun for slovenly turnout. Unable to wake him, the captain orders three days on bread and water. The private is a vegetarian, prompting a joke that he should be put on meat and soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasgrun
London
Expert Hotel Robber and the Schuyler Colfax Heist
Detective James McDevitt recalls two encounters with Charley Bolt. In Washington he chased a hotel thief who fled to a room, was caught and released with a warning. Three years later Bolt allegedly stole $00 in bonds from Vice President Colfax and sent them to Philadelphia via express. Bolt’s capture came after a tip from a crook, but Colfax vetoed pursuing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Coltex
Charley Bolt
James McDevitt
Tere
Washington
Bott
United States
Schuyler, Colfax
Wormley’s
Alexadria
Tenth Street
Oiges
Wditton
Charley Holt
Express
Philadelphia
the Express
Holt
Washington Post
A Colonial Minister Chosen By A Sneeze Tale
A quirk of royal politics in a tale from The New Review describes Queen Isabella of Spain forming a ministry while a man waiting in the anteroom sneezes. The sneeze supposedly yields the colonial minister, ending a lengthy cabinet reshuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
New Review
Isabella
M. K
Rixense
Exchequer
Fomerto
War Department
Secrets of munition and rapid fire guns in naval warfare
The Saturday Review discusses gunpowder, shell composition, and armor in naval battles. It notes French experts believe quick firing guns with high explosive shells will dominate future engagements, and that armor can worsen bursting effects. It calls for a capable navy with effective fast guns and shells, acknowledging France leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zivep
Weil
the & Ep
Phearpowder
Nava
Saturday Review
Horseless Vehicles Spark Family Debate in Journal Clip
In a clipped Indianapolis Journal segment Uncle Si recalls horseless vehicles, while Aunt Mandy and Pa reminisce about an ox cart ride to a wedding. The piece notes only 27 percent of national capital is owned by people with property valued between 109000 and 1000000, highlighting wealth distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Si
Aunt Mandy
Indianapolis Journal
Invention tale of Cushman and the first telephone
A Chicago News recap recounts Dr Cushman of Racine Wisconsin who built early telegraph lines and a 1851 telephone transmitter. A lightning arrester and frog croaks explain the painting linking Cushman to telephone discovery and fire alarm patents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Aventor
Cishman
Chicago
Stock Exchange
Cushman
Erie and Michigan Telegraph Company
Chicago News
The Unhappy Cabman Rides Through City Pains
A New York Tribune piece records a cabman lamenting low tips and fare disputes. He rails at customers who stiff him despite fair rates, noting rich riders ducking in and out of big offices, and the constant pressure of competition from other drivers. The cabbie laments customers who cheat him and jokes about spats over a nickel versus a dollar. He recalls tense rides to distant addresses and the challenge of fair pay amid hustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehu
Asman
New York Tribune
Eccentric Monk Sculptors and Satire in Church Carving
The text surveys monkish wood and stone sculpture in old churches. It notes grotesques and gargoyles, the burlesque devils that decorate upper galleries and corbels, and questions how serious these depictions were given beliefs about the devil.
Stupendous Failure Ad Express Quips on Dress Reading
A clipped line from New York Mail ad Express jokes about attempts to look unconcerned after reading a lady's dress. The quip lampoons public wit and fashion commentary in a witty newspaper ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mail Ad Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gotham
Ute
Fuuldi
the Celluloid Company
Fataard
Broadway
New Yorks
U.S
Ston
U. S
C.A
Show & CA
Fatent
Washington, D. C
Vitalis
Eeern
Fey Eae
Mall
Calumet Lemedy Company
Siegfried & Co
PISO
Warren
Elbbart Currinne and
Nay Tfe Co
Elbbart
Ind
B.paar
P. Rahrison & Coq
Columbus
Wright
Ir N Parmleer
A. Jamieson
É Erizel
Wm. D Brown
Jerry Crary
T. Scofield
Christian Smith
Andrew Leeviaui
X. P Whoeeier
Schumelfenn
GN. Permice
H. T. Russell
Jamieson
First National Bank
Warren, Pa
FL. Rockwele
F. EK. Russel
Warren County
Pexsy
Leland
Scotland
National Line of Iron
Liverpool
Queenstown
Antwerp
Hamburg
Siemen
Havre
Gothenburg
Chassania
Copenhagen
Raimond Pickers
P & Err
Business Directory
Frank W. Whitcomb
S’osmilice
Dsuook W Peterson
Vinceia New Savings Henk
Cila
A. Peterson
Omecin Hoffman
Samuels Lro* Dry Goods
Laberty and
Secon Sheets
Perry
Justice OF the Pace
Convey Ander Warren
Water Street
Geo. Ball
Savings Bank Building
Humphrey & Nemoyel
J. K. Ronne
Irene
Agency For Wanamaker
Hickory St
Warren, Penu’a
J.K. Ronne
George Kolfrat
Allegheny Mills
Cor Fourth and
Pine Sts
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