Ghost Piloted Hunt Leads to Desolate Home and Child
A wandering horseman follows a ghostly stranger through darkness to a deserted house where a child Nelly, starved and hungry, awaits. He discovers a dead father Frederick Barnstaple, nurses the girl, and alerts authorities. the tale was told as a Philadelphia Times affidavit from near Dallas. The note ends with a contrast to West Point’s great iron chain legend from the Revolution era.
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Papa
Nelly
Frederick Barnstaple
Dallas
Philadelphia Times
West Point
Hudson River
Lossing
Sterling
Long
Orange County
Peter Townsend
Chester
Sterling Ironworks
West Pome
Dr. Thacher
W. F. Burfee
Popular Science
The American Wealth Advantage in a World of Fortunes
A New York World analysis argues that American fortunes rival and exceed European riches. It cites Duke of Westminster at about 50 million dollars, the Rothschilds near one billion collectively, and Vanderbilts around 250 million. The piece notes Americans accumulate wealth quickly, with many fortunes from single generations and strong future growth expected.
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America
Indies
Creesus
Song
Story
Duke of Westminster
Europe
Vanderbilt
New York World
The Best and Finest Americans and Social Merit
A Boston Herald essay argues that American leadership lies in the energetic middle class rather than old rich families. It contends that wartime disruption shifted power to capable, industrious people who value virtue, integrity, and strong homes, shaping national policy and prosperity.
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America
T King
Boston Herald
Gum Making Through the Ages from Sap to Snack
The chewing gum trade began about thirty years ago in New England. Early gum used spruce sap, later paraffin substitutes. Rumors once said gum came from niggers heels, a prejudice now gone. Mexicans’ chiclezapote feeds Tutti Frutti and modern gum. A Yankee named Adams sparked the shift to gum, though initial experiments failed. Today the firm employs over 250 people in a six story building.
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Adams
Bat
Pittsburg
Peculiar Packing of Apples In Washington Market Barrel
A New York World account notes a commission store worker selecting the largest apples for the bottom of a packing barrel and placing the seemingly inferior ice apples above. He offered no explanation, only a knowing wink as the barrels are opened from the bottom.
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Washington
Ex Mayor A Oakey Hall Seen Along the Strand
The ex mayor of New York in the Tweed era, A Oakey Hall, is observed along the Strand daily. He appears healthy and content, noting a man can buy much in England for his earnings and seems satisfied with life compared with the United States.
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New York
A. Oakey Hall
Strand
England
United States
London Cor
Atlanta Constitution
Bismarck's Fall and Resignation Drama Recounted
The narrative portrays Prince Bismarck resigning under pressure as Emperor Wilhelm II and court figures react. An aide de camp carries the demand for written resignation twice, then thrice, while Empress Frederick questions intervening and laments the fallen chancellor. Bismarck finally hands over the resignation amid a tense royal-empire crisis.
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Bismarckh
Prince Bismarck
Germany
William II
Bismarck
de Camp
Aid de Camp
Frederick
McKinley tariff critique and gag rule debate
Erie Herald notes that while the people opposed the McKinley tariff, congressmen misrepresented them due to limited debate. Reed's gag rule blocked amendments, causing blind votes and costly mistakes. Many GOP members regret their votes and seek changes, while the public faced fuller discussion outside Congress. Also mentions a Mississippi steamboat fire, Dr Lee's Liver Regulator, Red Flag Oil, and a remark on women’s visiting cards.
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Erie Herald
Reed
House
McKinley
New Orleans
Perfection of Politeness Inspires Quiet Restoration
A New York Star piece recounts a polite episode where a little girl spills water at table, the host breaks his own glass to draw attention away, and peace returns. The reflection questions modern ethics and the practicality of politeness amid changing costs and social norms. Kemp's Balsam ads and notices about estate appraisals mix in, illustrating period consumer and legal notices.
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New York Star
Stesith
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