Russia Middle Class And The Nobility In Society
In May New York discusses the Russian middle class, its mobility and lack of fixed privilege, noting how nobles can drift into trades and industrial work. The piece cites cases like the Obolenskys, one noble family producing both court officials and failed contractors, while peasants’ children rise to high offices and professions, illustrating social fluidity within Russia’s hierarchy.
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New York
Rusia
Europe
Russia
Germany
Lke
Princes Obolenskys
Vladimir
Obo Jensky
Obolevsky
Tula
Ukhtomskye
Obolenskys
M. Pobedunestecy
Moscow Merchants and Nobles Shape Russian Arts Scene
The article contrasts Moscow merchants and their patronage of art with noble ranks, praising families like Mamontofs and Solodovnikofs. It notes merchant generosity funding scientific works, ambitious Siberian ventures, and river steamers, while detailing merchant class life and social dynamics, including mingled noblesse and middle class pursuits.
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Moscow
Lves
Soldatenkof
Soldatenkol
Uch
Botkins
Mamontofs
Solodovnikofs
Siberian
Russia
Siberia
Questioning Rights and Civic Duty in Society
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt urges readers to pair the question of personal rights with duties to others and society. It argues true value comes from living for something higher than self and making justice and generosity habitual in individuals to raise the community.
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Philadelphia Ledger
A CONVENENT HOUSE WITH Detailed Floor Plan Notes
The article describes a house design with a front oriented entrance, connecting hall, parlor, sitting room, and dining room with sliding doors and an adaptable large hall. It outlines kitchen layout changes, pantry connections, and efficient dish handling. Second floor features four bedrooms and a bathroom with large closets and a rear laundry closet. Attic space is large. Cost breakdown totals 3030 with various components listed and notes on plumbing, furnace, and other amenities.
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Cearly
Loum U
Giasos
Government Telegraph Protest by Dr Green at Hearing
Dr Norvin Green spoke before the house committee on post offices and postroads on May 3 opposing a government telegraph system. He argued the government could not be trusted with telegraph operations, citing deficits in foreign and domestic services and noting that Jay Gould did not control Western Union. He favored a government role that favors press service but criticized personal control by owners.
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de. Grees
Norvin Green
House Committee On Post Offices
Green
England
United States
Dockery
United Press
Dr Green
Jay Gould
Western Union Company
Gould
Directura
Women Missionaries Meet in Worcester for Tenth Session
The Woman's American Baptist Home Missionary Society opened its tenth meeting in Worcester Massachusetts led by Mrs Thomas Nickerson president. Welcome address by Mrs Charles Stewart followed by remarks from Mir Nickerson and Mrs William Reynolds. Reports from societies show growth. bequests total 3905. yearly receipts reach 30505 with expenditures 26035. Spellman Seminary hosts 607 pupils with 275 boarders. Public debt reductions noted in Washington April figures and treasury balances as of May. Circassian prop shaft failure near Halifax halts voyage. 527 passengers affected and rerouted to Montreal by rail.
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American Baptist Home Missionary
Worcester
Masa
Woman's American Baptist Home Missionary Society
Thomas Nickerson
Newton
Mass
Charles Stewart
Mir Nickerson
William C. Reynolds
Wallingford
Hunt
Gof
Gunning
Wife
Benedict Institute
H HH Howartsa
Amesbury
Lucy Hawks
Maine
Mary Crowell
New Spellman Seminary
Photographed Moorish camp leads to fatal clash at Cape Juby
May 2 reports say Moorish soldiers killed Mr. Morris, manager of the British African company at Cape Judy, after he attempted to photograph a Moorish camp. His companions were driven to a nearby fort. The Falcon returned from Cape Juby with the incident details.
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Falcon
Cape Juby
Northwest African Company
Morris
Cape Judy
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Hinds
Leesa
Ofussia
Railezeoad
Alere
Ale ML
Pensera
Professor Botkin
Gea Scobe
Fef
Catherine the Great
Countess Beauharnais
Duke of Leuchtenberg
Cedr
Euch
T. A MacGawan
Pat Bown
Government
Women Missionaries
Washington
Treasury
Hallifax
Allan Line
Liverpool
Montreal
Nevada
Wallace
Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company
American Rapid Company
Port Chester
Albany
Boston
American Rapid
Cleveland
Arthur
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Chicago
Brotherhood
Burlington
Mantanzas
Cuba
Havana
Penas
del Rio
Mantanizas
Santa Clara
Loxpon
Plymouth Naval Station
Mediterranean
Lowell
Connecticut
Hartford
Conn
Fulton St
Sandusky
Wirtas MaGin
the Athlophoros CO
Wals St. WY
Adealerm
A. Macbeth & CO
Pittsbu
E-Schenck
Dr. J.h.schenck & Son, Philed’s
Bettar
Association
Turin
Biden Association
John Anderson
J.B. Arnold
Chas, Davis
Flo
Pigo
Rentl
E. T. Hazucrine
Warren, Pa
Tne
Michaiovitch
Fletcher & Co
Cincinnati
M. Mead
Corry
Arrex Bavings Bank
L. F. Watson
Prest
B. Nesmith
Vies Presa
A. J. Haseltine
Cashier
Dixecross
D. H. Hunter
M. el Dunham
Jas, Clark, Jr
L. R. Freeman
Besse, National Bank
Myron Waters
Frank Henry
D. L. Gerould
Cashiel
Francis Wemrys
H. A. Jamiceon
Sov. Davis
P.johnson
A Hertzel
W.D. Keown
N. Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
Feast National Bank
Warren, Peng’s
L. D. Wetmore, Pree
M, Beecher, Cash
Warren County
Ireland
RS. Reverdy
Richard BR Stewart
Physicians and Surgeons
Warren
Richard &. Stewart
Third Street
Reverdy B
Stewart
Davie
Www
W. Freeman
Hoffman Block
Reade St
Ellis Spear
Patenta
Washington, DC
Walper Donaldson & CO
Equit Thte
Washington, D.C
Geneva
Franklin Street
New York City
Rochester
N. Y
Hen Wai Pee
Syree MO
Wado Shieh
Phon Tata
Fes
Klineoy
St. Ladelpia
J. K. Ronne
Liberty Street
Postoffice
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