Mary Janes Travels in Vienna and Paris in 19th Century Tone
Special correspondence from Vrenxa Austria describes Vienna as the handsomest city, comparing it with Paris and noting royal palaces, stables, and museums. The writer jokes about Ludwig of Bavaria, mentions visiting royal stables and libraries, and contrasts Viennese and American street horses, while poking at Austro-Hungarian politics, art, and the Danube.
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Paris
Vienna
France
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Europe
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Bavaria
Barnum
Luewin
Munich
Royal
Francis Joseph
Napoleon
Yah Vohl
Kentucky
America
Dickey
Sue
Hungary
Wien
Danube
Mary Jane
Pope Leo XIII Jubilee Preparations Reach All Catholic World
Doadene New York Sept 20 The preparations for the golden jubilee of Pope Leo XIII are growing worldwide and Rome will host a pageant unlike any seen in centuries Cardinal Gibbons and Bishops Keane of Richmond and Ireland of Minnesota say plans are grand Gifts and offerings flow in from Catholic communities including 1 100 000 francs from Colombia The pope has organized committees and aims to unify celebration across nations He has improved relations with Germany and Italy and aims to honor Catholic history in America with extensive church growth and educational efforts The jubilee is designed to be celebrated by all regardless of faith with broad participation expected in November
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America
Americ Das
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Leugilin
Brooklyn
Amelia Lony
England
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Germany
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Spain
Caroline Islands
Europe
Washington
Leo Kut
New De Philadelphia Tomato Crab Stack Highlight
A Chicago Times note describes baked tomato halves filled with crab meat and a tomato sandwich with creole style crab. The quirky menu item is presented with culinary whimsy and a nod to local flavor in a brief, opinionated aside.
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A Stenographer's Story of a Murder Trial in North Carolina
A young shorthand reporter recalls a North Carolina murder trial where he was flown from New York to cover proceedings. The judge advocate challenged his speed, but the stenographer memorized a speech, matched 200 words in the given time, and earned the judge's approval. This Chicago Times account highlights courtroom pressure, skill, and the leap from trainee to trusted scribe.
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North Carolina
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Unile
Chicago Times
Cowboys and crowds at Buffalo Bill camp in London adrift
London News recounts how visitors at Buffalo Bill’s camp formed mobs around tents and studied occupants. Cowboys remain civil though a rude observer taunts a companion. One cowboy remonstrates a loudly jeering party, warning a belittling man to rethink his conduct.
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Cure of the Opium Habit Fueled by Varied Factors
The piece argues that curing opium dependence hinges on individual constitution and environment. It warns against relapse, alcohol use, and abrupt withdrawal plans. A physician’s harsh methods are condemned as cruel, urging cautious, humane approaches over controversial “torturing” cures.
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Newport Society Bachelor in Gilded Era Attire Observed
The Newport society scene is sketched around the single man at Newport who frequents Berkeley White Hall and the Casino. He endures crowded rooms, valet and buckhorn props, and dining with peers as he glides between gunmetal drills, polo ponies, and Gunther’s cafe while his wardrobe grows with an opera cloak and a black cashmere mantle like Mephistopheles in Faust.
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Newport Cor
Providence Journal
Dogs with the Gout Among Duke of Sutherland's Hounds
Treport arrivals include eight aristocratic hounds of his grace the duke of Sutherland, named Killa Blanca and others, said to be ill with gout and in need of Treport treatment as servants and attendants accompany them. Professor Thomson foresees electricity heating applied to welding and forging in workshops once understood.
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