Judge Lynch and the hanging tale in Virginian memory
A long Fragmented reminiscence recalls Judge Lynch and the era of public hangings in Virginia, naming figures like Judy Lynch and John Lyck, describing the crowd, the scaffolds, and the controversial justice practices. It references regional loyalties, political tensions, and debates over summary executions in the broader antebellum South.
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Papmerums
Alerm
Begal Pomiskmray
Lewah
Judy Lynch
Lynehs
Arcinbe
Catfeld
Uristy
Meee
Georgia
America
Rick Valley
Erie
Low Life on a Picnic in New York Ward Society Excursion
A vivid 19th century social vignette portrays a Jimmy Fagin Association annual excursion to Duffy's Grove on the Sound. Boisterous youth mingle with cocktails and music aboard barges lashed together, while local workers and dancers indulge in revelry and rowdy behavior. A fatal mishap occurs as revelry ends and boats return to shore, followed by protests and comic chatter in a bustling urban scene.
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Tord Mil Ami Expres
Tink der Eyenstun
Jimmy Fagin
Kitty
Bias
Lini
Phombel
Wealth and Millionaires in the American Gilded Era
The piece surveys wealth distribution in the United States, noting many claim a few may hold fortunes of a million dollars or more. It cites Chicago and Cleveland estimates of local millionaires, discusses overall national wealth and population, and reflects on the rise of speculative fortunes across cities. The tone is analytical about plutocracy and the shifting fortunes tied to industry and real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colemmer
Chicago Journal
McCormick
New York
United States
Journal
Brown
Chicago InterOcean
Chicago
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Buffalo
Fragments of Political Banter and Local Anecdotes
A jumble of dialogue and satire from New York papers shows a fictional injunctive scene and a candid exchange about political figures. Interwoven are sketches of a peaceful resignation at a door, a sheriff’s blunt humor, and urban vignettes including a Boston traveler in a hack and a Moving Rock near Salisbury.
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New York Morning Journal
Marea Regiare
Salisbury
Lew Frewrisce
Philistranna
Clube
Ant
Pla
Plas
Martling Gazette Oddities and Pensions Across Tales
A collage of brief notes on royal pensions totaling 2,700,000 dollars and other rewards to English officials. Odd anecdotes include an eagle attack on Uncle Dan Backley, a missing monkey at Cloverdale’s circus, and vignettes about terrapins and ship crews. A mix of local humor and curiosities from various places and times.
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Filion
Barrie’ Moonen Aed
Harer
Bert Towers
Suewart Wel
Horace Mnevice
Natiew Cine Winak
Newdily
Thern
Gemeeas
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Arthur Ani Satie
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Stalmart
Prince William Conncert
John Lyeck
Samm
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Patie
Juden Underwood
Magrmacs
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Uession
Armen
India
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Ibee
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New York Life
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Tata
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Vine
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Wien
Als Mint
Philladelphia
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Air Dou
Lee
Hog
Piake
Amd
Hay Pillews
Alan
Amerson Register
Sears
Daniel Webster
Central Park
Norte
Dae
Uhr
Lange
Eidvale Steel Works
Nicetown
Bureau of Ordinance
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Germany
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Convier
Big Perkin
Greenbackers
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Chicago Newise
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Slogen
New Fork Morning Journal
Dark Horse
Koboni Sania
Orzas
Maske
Knees
Platt
Canis
Blaine Garui
Flowve
Givens
Keke ‘Yule
Lana
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Cours
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le Hoyer
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Heppner
Delon Tin Shoser
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Hea
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Eame
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Ollie
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Alte X.D. Thompson
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