The Daughters of Vanderbilt Mothers Wealth and Manners
A long fragment discusses the Vanderbilt women, their role as society figures and mothers, and contrasts their wealth with labor. It references social expectations, fashion, and status within New York circles. Names and places appear in garbled form, illustrating a broad portrait of elite family life and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viktor
Jameily
Penettaliis Lye Bbe
Kocuteept Mb
Kocuteept Mb Ther
Xaney Fitthe & Pie
Uae
Keelers
Widaun Vanderbilt
Aberantek
SECOND AVENUE GIRLS AND LOCAL SALE MINGLE ODDITIES
Fragmented lines describe a chaotic scene on Second Avenue with mentions of a sale, various individuals, and a tainted urban gathering. The shaky OCR blends names, places, and stray actions, painting a crowded, confused moment without clear events or outcomes.
The Elopement That Stirred Knickerbocker Society
A long, fragmentary tale recounts Kitty Kernochan's elopement with Borros Pell and the social backlash it provoked in Knickerbocker circles. The piece traces parents' opposition, the lovers' flight, and Pell's ambitious family ties as New York society debates propriety and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredert
Kitty
Snogiver
Tan
Slenticent
Napoleon TT
Tbrinus Mtater
Julia Feyglane
Paris
Siiile
Kitty Kernochan
Perle
The White House Haunted Mystery and a Quirky Wedding
A fragmented tale blends a comic wedding scene with a ghostly White House rumor. A daughter-in-law’s bargain, a groom’s arithmetic, and a haunted residence feature ghostly whispers and Presidents Grant and Arthur in a late nineteenth century urban page.
California gold nuggets and mining notes across years
A historical summary of California gold nuggets from 1844 to 1862, detailing notable finds at French Ravine, Smith's Flat, Little Grizzly Diggings, and the Live Yankee claim. It notes weights from ounces to several pounds, values in dollars and pounds, mine depths, exhibitions in San Francisco and London, and the total yield estimated for the Golden Gate mine at $200,000 along with related mining claims in Oregon and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
French Ravine
Wnnesota
Smith’s
Smith's Flat
Little Grizzly Diggings
Hope Claim
Mountain House
Tareasci
Oregon Plains
Forest City
Oriental
Gold Gate
Golden Gate
Itisawid
Blaine in Maine Home Life a Quiet Public Figure
An Augusta letter describes James G Blaine at his simple Maine home on an acre near the river. The piece portrays his health cheerfulness and candid talk away from politics. It recalls his rise from a small town reporter to a national statesman and notes the Maine landscape surrounding his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avovsra
Yeningater
Himvell
Granite State House
State Capitol
James G. Hlaine
Furl
Augusta
Maine
Tonether
Kennebec
Maine Central Railway
Juniata
Bruewieh
Xue
Uheater
Kennebee
Tim
Mina
Lana
Sarome
Blaine
Mr. Blaing
Bis
Blaine Reflects on Early Speakership Reminiscences
The Maine politician recalls his first public life, touring the Speaker’s desk and chambers where he learned parliamentary law. He recalls being elected speaker at twenty six and the honor of that moment as colleagues look back on his rise to national prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
White Gee
Pei
Blaine
Maine
House of Representatives
Gil
Thia
Centennial Exhibition Honors For Benson Plaster Medal
A fragment from a Philadelphia centennial report notes Benson’s Canadian plaster winning a prize amid global competition. The article praises the plaster’s efficacy, portability, and medical endorsement, highlighting judges in Paris and New Orleans and naming chemists and doctors who vouched for its merit and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philsadelphia
Ula Nui
Pou
Kenbon
ROTH
Sargete Hal Beies
Thumpaon
AMM
DY Fom
WHITE
New Orleans
Ernemt Fleis
Mndoytert Morison
Mithas
Huetty
Tony
Benson
Monsey
Ader
Bean
Hentry d Tolinson
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sunday Register
House of Vanderbilt
New Yorks
Vanderbilt Ladies
Henprut
Pegalten
Willian
Louie
Dante
Second Avenue Girls
Ceara
Oman
Bay Bea
Aruba
Cresent
Tien Patel
Tinalke
Abel
Hsei
Ruty
Mrs. Pell
Abe
Willie
Gorey
the Fashions
Doras
Palturtia
Akira & Jeror
Casantes
Getlon
Mia
David Davis
Dayis
Willa Pate
David
Relly
Weistonratio
Aimerica
Howe
Lodge
White House
Rex
Milich
Phere
Grant
Enys
Semuel Winddington
Fyarlom
Anemening
Maine Senate
Rere
Clay
Seward
Bisbe
Les
State House
Senate
Leena
Life
Foe Rene Journal Severst
Ueed
Caddle
Market Street
Tech
Mie Uban
Pete i
Gage Eer
Spd
Geo. R
Mans’ Welling
Casheres
Geo. R. Taylor
R. Taylor
Taylor
Isiles
Garme
Jersey
Newmarket
Foulard
Batiste
Sarah Ginghams, &c
Ani
Heter Atylen
Headquar
Matias Piaget
Wardoom
DOW Co
Boxes. Co
Alan
Neide Old Calon Hall
Wheeling
Plummer's
Oetate 10 Malm Bt
Wheelin
Gray's Pharmacy
Scion
Enna
R.B. Burt
C O
T. C. Moffat & CO
Excelsior Machine Works
Redman &Co
Terisgead Mackemith
Prompus
Brues & Coffer’s
Vata
Brues & Coffer
Eastern Dry Goods Store
Marshall & Co
Maln Street
Virginia
Waneuing
Atents
Howard Bros
Mall Street
WTA
Gielemer & Rees
Vase
Pischer
Matey, Co
Tm Cheetty
Wick
Cnnactia
WM. H. Sheib
Twelfth Street
Vasmneton Atle
Dis, Surgison & Son, Dentists
Market St
Jos
Sage
W. Va
Saul
Adl Teynibe
Miachido Fedries
Crangle
Jon J. Sone
Tina. Fire and Marloa Insurance Company OF
Wheeling, W. VA
Maw Street
Woo. B. Simpson, J.B. Mevartney, Chiscuan Hom
Simpson
SievAni
Ufeane
WEBER
Peabody Insurance Company
American Iolerance Company OF
JoRsreEe Vine Press
Pitgmren
Saint von
Sunkeuine See Heen
Peironagt Teapectelly
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