Twain and Choate Toasted by Eulogists at London Chapel
At St George’s Chapel in London Mark Twain and Charles Choate were honored by eulogists including Champ Clark. Henry Watterson praised Twain’s wife Mrs Clemens as a guiding force. Twain pressed Congress for immediate thanks and recounted humorous memories of the literary path and plagiarism rumors.
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Mark Twain
St. George's Chapel
London
Twain
Mr. Choate
Choate
Dogr Uncle Joseph
Congress
Uncle Joe
Yorick of the West and the Prince of Wit
A memorial note lauds Henry Van Dyke's praise of Yorick as a symbol of wit and mirth in democratic life. It celebrates humor that clears airs, deflates shams, and eases governance while preserving heart and insight. The piece concludes wisdom comes through laughter and tears.
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Evi
Yorick
Mark Twain Memorial Fete Draws Nation’s Luminaries
In Carnegie Hall a distinguished gathering honored Mark Twain with speeches celebrating his life and wit. Attendees included Champ Clark Joseph Choate and William Dean Howells. Guests recalled Twain’s humor that shaped American letters and his impact on copyright battles and public discourse.
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Mark Twain
New York City
America
Carnegie Hall
Markwall
Twain
Champ Clark
Uncle Joe Cannon
House
Uncle Joe
Uncle Sam
Joseph H. Choate
Court of St. James
John Bull
William Dean Howells
Napoleon’s Green Silk Flag Found In French Town
A green silk flag embroidered with golden bees and a hunting horn was unearthed in a southern French town. It is linked to Napoleon’s chasseur-a-cheval regiment and thought to be the banner he carried during his 1815 Elba escape before laying it down for the tricolor. The find is regarded as potentially the exact flag Napoleon used.
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Napoleon Haseen
France
Napoleon
Chasgeurs-A-Cheval
Isle of
Elba
Twain and Edward VII Walked and Lobbied in Washington
Mr. Twichell recalls Mark Twain strolling with the future king at a watering place while Twain waved a ragged umbrella and punctuated remarks for royal ears. Champ Clark describes Twain lobbying in Washington on copyright law, wearing white flannels and creating a memorable, utilitarian effect. The episode spans public halls from the White House to police stations, as Twain’s fame grew worldwide.
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Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Ark
Twain
Kean
Cannon
Mr. Howells
Mark Twain
Mississippi
Champ Clark
Mr. Clemens
Washington
Solomon
Ife
White House
Police Station
Porto Rico
Cathay
Joseph
George IV
Napoleon
Navarre
Almost Nil It Will Make the Electric Coffee Percola
A fragment titled Almost Nil asserts an odd claim about an electric coffee percola. The snippet hints at a novelty device and potential jargon from a bygone era. No clear event or named entities are present to identify people or organizations.
BATHTUBS GOOD FOR COAL BINS AT Gary PLANTS
United States Steel reports foreign workers at Gary Indiana do not bathe. Tubs bought for them were used to store potatoes coal and old clothes in sixty houses. Company will replace tubs with shower baths to prevent misuse.
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United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Ind
England
Germany
Japan
France
Lusitania
Mauretania
United States
Wood Mausoleum For King Emperor Kwang Hsu Monument Promised
A Manila lumber company won a rich commercial prize to supply wood for a grand mausoleum honoring the late Chinese emperor Kwang Hsu. Oriental forests were scoured for durable timber, with the Philippines providing the selected material.
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Manila Lumber Company
Kwang Hsu
Orient
Philippines
Yankee Chinese Peach Combine Experiments Begin
The United States Department of Agriculture starts trials to blend winter hardiness of Chinese varieties with American peach stock aiming to improve resilience and yield. Researchers note the project seeks durable resistance and sweeter fruit without sacrificing quality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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L. L. Maley Telephone
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