The Bastile Restored in a Great Epoch of Revolutions
In this contemplation of the French Revolution and world upheavals, the Bastille's fall is linked to a wider arc of constitutional liberty across the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The piece surveys revolutions from Britain and America to France and Spain, noting the Bastille as a symbol within a century of political change and the era’s monumental struggles against despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sionanario
Joan Sietorath Sontt
Hallas
United States
France
Bastile
Mansfield Ahead Now The Man Behind A London Theatrical Figure
A fragmented tale follows Richard Mansfield and Bandmann amid European tours and New York recalls. It notes Mansfield’s sudden departure with his company, Bandmann’s London influence, and Mansfield’s rise through stage roles from Hamlet to Othello, with references to J. M. Barrie era theatre scenes and the era’s public reception. The piece blends theatrical rumor with contemporary meteorological notes on railroad construction and weather events.
Boulanger Floquet Rivalry and the Rise and Fall of a French Figure
A long survey traces the dramatic arc of General Boulanger from rising star to political liability. It covers his military exploits in Algeria and China campaigns, multiple wounds, and rapid ascension under Floquet era. It notes his ministerial push for constitutional changes, public clashes, an infamous insult by Floquet, and his eventual political fall amid factional strife and shifting public opinion in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oine
National Assembly
Boulanger
M. Floquet
Bewanger
Italy
Belgad
St Malurice
Lazare
Tirail- Tours
Cookin
China
Isabella the Catholic
Parlin Boro
A Hebrew Orphan Asylum Dedicated in Cleveland
The Hebrew orphan asylum in Cleveland was recently dedicated by the B'nai B'rith society. The brick and stone building features a domed cupola, a bas relief entrance, and interior finishes aimed at comfort and education for about 60 orphans. The ceremony drew Jewish leaders from across the country and included civic, religious, and youth participants. Nearby, a coffee-bean site on Commerce and Jackson streets displayed a remarkable dormant seed phenomenon since the house’s erection, with beans sprouting only after decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merilew Orphan Astlem
Cleveland
Ald Orphan Asylum
Puirud
Keliaing Gymnaadui
Brat Hoh
Commerce
Jackson Streets
Albeuy
Four Horses in Alaska and a Tale of Fashionable Etiquette
Fragmentary OCR reveals discussion of Alaska horses and a sweeping critique of social manners among men and women. The piece critiques chivalry, dress, dueling culture, and gender expectations with period voice and vivid, if garbled, imagery.
Sibley and the Threads of a Telegraphed Empire
The long biography centers on Nelson Sibley a western telegraph pioneer born in North Adams Mass who built the Western Union Telegraph Company and aimed for a transcontinental line. It notes his early skill as a mechanic his rise from shoemaker to farmer and his key role aiding Morse and Cornell to secure funding for the first Baltimore to Wollaston line. Sibley’s presidency of Western Union lasted sixteen years and he pursued vast expansion while engaging in philanthropy and elite society, including ties to Russia. His later years touched various enterprises and public service, ending with a notable legacy in American telegraph history.
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Russia
Firam
Rechastor
Bors
North Adams
Berkshire County
Genesee Valley
Mesdon
Rochester
Sibley
Motfe
Washington
Morse
Esra Cornell
Ronkress
Baltimore
Wollaston
Schley
Canaries
Weeern Union Telegraph Company
Mr Sibley
Teresa
Sibtey
Riles
Sibleys Eanne
Atul Kitesia
Alma
Strat
St. Tena
Lusoftett Rusnin
New York
St Petering
Crasyoner
Amber River
Asante
Rise and Fall of the French Revolution and Napoleon
A compact narrative traces the late 18th century crisis in France from near famine under Louis XVI through the Estates General and the 1789 Revolution. It covers the capture of the Bastille, execution of the king, the Reign of Terror, and Napoleon’s rise, with notes on Austrian and Prussian interference and eventual restoration.
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Kinger
Louis XVI
Tates
Tias
Lafayeta
Austria
Spain
Napoleon Bonaparte
Frussia
England
Gary
Bustije
Moore Norton Scandal Captures Nation in St Louis Press
Reports detail John Norton’s discovery of his wife's infidelity and his reaction, accusing Moore and Stockton of manipulation. The piece traces Norton’s rise in St Louis theater circles, his marriage, and the scandal’s impact on public perception, with mentions of Miss Stockton and the Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Moore
Norton
Stack Sorapany
Ben Be Bar
Burm Stockton
Fiorton
The Social Christians Church Movement and Revival
Reform era religious reformers formed societies to promote Christian endeavor with a church without creed. The article traces a Boston and Chicago network, noting leaders such as Br. Lire Tosé, Rev. Clark, and various organizers who gathered in Chicago in early July to advance the movement and its “Genen Bale” program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clark
Port Land
Feligwass
Doug Foople
Ales Thir
Endanwur
Canada
Burnham
Beston
Adriane
Lars
Death of a doctor tied to Talienate wars and politics
A long obituary sketches Y P Garnett M D a physician in the Confederate era. Born in Virginia, educated at the University of Pennsylvania, he served as surgeon in the Maryland and Paritie theaters before joining the Confederacy. The piece notes his controversial views, wealth in Washington, and status among notable figures, while recounting his death and reputation for superstition and dreams.
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Conan
Washingtn
Dalry
Henry A .Wise
Visgunle
Fefferson Davin
Davee
Washington
Davie
Areca
Calhorsia Siser
Anguiee
Fragmented account of a coastal voyage and strange wildlife
An incoherent and sprawling fragment describes Hog Cay and nearby shores with garbled superlatives about creatures, plants, and a chaotic landscape. It mentions pigs, shells, crabs, and various oddities, interwoven with weathered scenery and an overwhelmed sense of shoreline life. The text blends voyage imagery with disjointed scientific terms and stray proper nouns, creating a mosaic of a coastal scene.
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Paris
Seine
Ture
Tyrus
Syme
Jus Wen
Ling
Nba
Weacy
Sayeterin
Bayi
Comat
Tavernier
Walla
Mansfield
Hut Randmany
Mim
Richard Mansfieal
Europe
Herr Banemann
Liz
Vaza St
Wien
Dry Goods Howe
Jomhu & March
Leton
London
Daxgmans
Poute i Gulbert
Witage
Richerd
Maisteld
Mit
MaceGohd
de Jekyll
Lyde
Ube
Monaleld
Manetled
Bunkaisan
Maesfield
Mantel
Bandmann
Jicre Handmann
Coachmann
Case
Germany
New Streit
New Streit. After Making Tenataton
Kerusany
Asjarea
Tae
Diilo
Anthen
Tuwin
Portes
Amt
Ban
Tamiet
Philadelphia
Lyemim
Hamlet
Othello
Juann
Carcuit
Bantmann
Abel of Mansfield
Irving
Lyceum
Manscheld
Touedeiajara
Methen Central
Yast
Boulanger-Floquet
Theos Wild
Advanci
Legion of Simon
Rigonmay
Lagiin
Lie
Yolavel
Legion ‘of Honor
Mnk
Tim
Tio
America
Monk
Crury
Rae
Bonaparte
Franco
Jules
AM. Wilson
Croey
Indaw
Grevy
Mo Sada
Carnot
Fulltless
Tre Mendes
Don Tanger
Haze
Africa
M. Cassben
Prack Evesul
Tunis
Jules Ferry
Ferre
Flogort
Boslarser
Joan Amelia Steerver
Tramcahia
Eppatica
Ube Faris
Napoleon TV
M Floquet
Poland
Urislaver
Berezowski
Czar
Boulogne
Benefthen
Therese
St Pepersburg
ISM
Groey
Prese
M. Plaquet
Charles Suntner
Miloquet
Barles Tlos
Clevrland
Tye Bipal Dirt Society
Alaska
Junssu
Mt Sitks
Americas
Etiquetta
Chern
Tram Sidley
Western Union
Diesre
Pochaw
Chien
Towhhester
Svbley
Midler College
Coryell University
Iter. Y
Difers
L Milan
Natalie
Milan
Nataly
Bervia
Th Sloe
Aemcuil Counen
Sidon
Montenrgrima
Fuliam
Wise
GSU
Semote
Taree
Dufian
Moore-Norton
Soome
Shin Moore
Roman
Notte
Adabhi
Intuerti
Poe
Herstuind
Wonenkenil
THE
Social Christians
Jones
Edward Eggieston
Brooklyn
Church of Christian Endeavor
Sime
St Peeples Society of
Cirtuan Iever
Y. P. Garnett, M.D
Bamamas
Boone
Auicratey
Eady
Rompany
Yale
Fowlers
Wnt
Bukit
Epemem
Hull Heram
Utter Ster
Jereem Goa
Greet Weit Gill
Levis Erik
Agalis Greet
Pariail
ORWAN
Hinhema Telnana
Ralf
Leyla
Setervele
Wranew
Frederick Steator
Ig Letewit
Ant
Annie Farogpt
Abd
Peatina
Meckenes
Man of Tepees
Nelard
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