The Hawaiian Question and the 1893 Hawaii Revolt
A summary of events from the attempt to change Hawaii’s constitution in January 1893 through the overthrow of the queen, the provisional government, US mediation, and Blount and Stevens reports. It tracks the annexation debate, Cleveland’s investigation, and the political divisions shaping interpretations of the royal overthrow.
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Liliuokalani
Hawaii
United States
Provisional Government
Washington
Harrison
Senate
Cleveland
Blount
Georgia
Congress
Sandwich Islands
Sount
Wen
Willis
Stevens
Tiley
The Green Irish Girls and Their New World Trials
In Miss Barlow's Trish Idylls an Irish girl endures a rough transition from peaty homes to New York kitchens. She recalls a portly curious cook, a Quaker couple's stern fashions, false teeth fright, and later sheltering a Draft Riots era black child. The tale ends with a self-deprecating laugh at her own greenhorn naivete.
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Miss Barlow
Green Erin
New York
Madam
DeGrafte Hanged for Murder in Winston
Peter DeGraffe confessed on the scaffold, admitting the crime after a long denial. He blamed drink and gambling for his actions, admitting he shot the woman with the pistol at her breast and that her last words were a plea for mercy.
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Peter DeGraffe
Winston
What Shall We Do With the Boys in Sunday School
A discussion on teaching restless youth in tenement and rural areas. The piece contrasts strict theory with practical engaging methods, recounting a trainer who used adventurous stories and science to connect moral lessons with real world events. It also notes societal pressures and a dramatic anecdote about a girl’s sudden behavioral shift and family concerns.
The Old Valentine by Burietta Larbig
A nostalgic poem about a keepsake valentine that endures aging and sorrow. A woman revisits love through faded lines as a mysterious beloved returns, offering forgiveness and renewed devotion in a timeless, ageless romance.
No winter winds blow wild in Celia Thaxter verse
Poetic fragment celebrates the chickadee as a hopeful symbol of resilience against cold weather. The speaker requests the bird to share a glad message and join in a hymn of courage, inviting calm amid winter's harsh winds.
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Bird
Celia Thaxter
A Singular Case of a Prospect Street Young Lady
A resident on Prospect Street is described as having a sudden and alarming change in mental condition troubling her family and sparking neighborhood gossip, a case noted for its singularity and ongoing concern.
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Prospect Street
State Holidays Across the Union Highlight State Pride and History
The piece details various state holidays tied to Lincoln’s birthday, Sam Jancinto, Pioneer’s Day, Mecklenburg Declaration, and other events. It notes admission days and Christmas season ties, arguing observances foster national patriotism beyond state lines.
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Illinois
Lincoln
California
Nevada
Louisiana
New Orleans
Jackson
Texas
San Jacinto
Mexico
Utah
North Carolina
South Carolina
Union
Burden Bearing on Ellis Island Immigrant Trends
In December over 11 000 migrants landed at Ellis Island marking a dip from 1912 totals. Italians and Russian Jews formed nearly half the arrivals with low average funds, prompting calls for stricter admission tests as officials note deteriorating immigration quality.
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Ellis Island
Castle Garden
New York
Italy
Russia
Let Us Be Reasonable in Politics Today
Fifty years ago Whigs and Democrats clashed over Jackson and Clay with mutual distrust. The essay asks readers to judge opponents as sincere or selfish, urging moderation amid heated debates on silver, tariffs, and national direction.
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Tion
Greenhorn
DeGrafte
Nannie
Valentine
Burietta Larbig
Bonnie Knight
Office
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harmens
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