Rhea Declares She Will Never Act Again
A New York letter reports Mme. Rhea, famed tragedienne, has told friends she will never perform again. She fell ill years ago, was moved from Paris to Montmorency, France, and a physician says her condition is incurable. Rhea planned to star with Louis James and Frederick Warde next season. Her career began in Paris, age 15, after Fechter inspired her, and she came to the United States in 1582, making Ophelia her favored role.
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New York Journal and Advertiser
Mme. Rhea
Mme
Paris
Grand Hotel
Montmorency
France
Fechter
Rachel
Pechter
United States
Rhea
Ophelia
The Funeral Procession Carriage By Carriage Observed
Mr Staybolt notes how a funeral procession reveals its social structure from the order of carriages. Pallbearers in front of the hearse project dignity, chief mourners show sacred grief, while later carriages range from silent observers to cheerful riders, reflecting changing emotions as the cortege passes.
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Mr. Staybolt
New York Sun
Pneumatic corsets and summer hammocks in a domestic note
A rubber air filled corset aids women learning to swim, offering buoyancy and confidence before removing it. Also described are Whig Summer Hammocks with red white stripes and blue star accents used indoors or outdoors. A Danish engineer faces a heavy penalty for causing a railway accident. Canadian cheese factories and about 2,004 motor ing to Canada are mentioned.
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Canada
Canadian hero tale tied to a daring railroad man
A Denver Times anecdote recalls a vain Burlington locomotive fireman who sped through Colorado towns at 65 to 70 mph, puffing a cigar and drawing crowds as the local “flying hero.” The piece also notes Ottawa inventor FA Knapp proposing a 200-foot rolling boat to fast troop movement and cargo, seeking a U S navy inspection.
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Denver Times
Santa Fe
Burlington
Colorado
Kerr
Ohio
Navy Department
FA. Knapp
Ottawa
Dominion of Canada
Knapp
Washington
Canada
Toronto
Jnapp
Washington Post
Cuba
Bes
Subterranean Fires Seen Near Santa Barbara
At Arroyo Burro mouth five miles west of Santa Barbara Cal a subsurface fire is active in the hills. The rocks glow red and blackened fissures appear as flame and smoke issue from cliff masses. The phenomenon, once overlooked, has drawn scientists who deem the mountain possibly volcanic and worth study.
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Arroyo Burro Creek
Santa Ynez Mountains
Santa Barbara
Cal
Melon Sensation On Georgia Southern Train Scene
A Florida grown melon caused a stir as a Black woman exited the Georgia Southern train in Macon. Two dozen spectators watched as she carried the fruit up steps while taunts rang out. A barber shaved a sleeping man by mistake, provoking a puzzled cry from the awakened passenger.
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Florida
Georgia Southern
Macon
Oman
Malmsey Bathing Wine Returns to French Baths
A historic note reports Malmsey wine once chosen by George of Clarence for his final immersion is reused in France for bathing. Four hundred quarts are poured into baths, then returned to the barrel for reuse. After a hundred baths the malmsey is on the res.
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George of Clarence
France
Bath
London Daily Telegram
Girls in Overalls Angling Tales From York County
The Lewiston Journal notes women in upper York County go fishing in overalls not skirts. A standout wears her brother’s blue drilling overalls, braces a trout string, and recalls a city schoolmistress during a visit who joined in wearing overalls, getting soaked yet enjoying the outing.
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Upper
York County
Lewiston
Doston
Bootblack supplies bloom in New York market
The New York Sun notes a thriving bootblack supply industry in New York City with many small complete establishments offering 65 varieties of blacking, brushes, pans, and related goods. Mobile supply wagons serve distant bootblacking stands, meeting the needs of customers on the spot.
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New York
Amos and Jeroboam II Era Doctrinal Study Notes
Excerpt discusses Amos of Tekoa during Jeroboam II's reign, outlining prosperity and moral decay in Israel and Judah, warnings of impending captivity, and the need for temperance and self denial to avert ruin. Names include Tekoa, Jerusalem, Samaria, Hamath, Gath, and references to Elijah, Elisha, and prophetic themes.
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Peloubet
Amos
Tiale
L. C
Jeroboama II
Amoas
Tekoa
Bethlehem
Bethil
Jerusalem
Syria
Elisha
Joash
Jeroboam II
Lebanon
Judah
David
Solomon
Red Sea
God
Keut
Zion
Mitchell
Jonah
Samaria
Israel
Israel and
Judoh
Suphrates
Culneh
Hamath
Orontes
Gath
Assyria
Take Pains And Make Your Own Fortune
The piece argues that true success requires deliberate effort and acceptance of costs. It contrasts passive reception with active grasping, noting that real benefits come with effort. If one seeks to shape their own fortune, they must take pains and pursue great results through deliberate work.
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S. S. Times
Being Oneself as Highest Career Ethic in Scriptural View
The excerpt argues that individual tools must vary in size and edge to fulfill a divine plan. It stresses honoring individuality while pursuing efficiency, claiming God uses diverse people to shape humanity into the image of His Son. It warns sin earns destruction and soul judgment follows delayed punishment.
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Earth
Through Cars to California by The Northwestern Line
Persons contemplating a trip to California should ensure tickets read via The Northwestern Line to avoid changes and delays. Personally conducted excursions to California depart every Thursday. For lowest fares, sleeping car reservations, maps, printed matter and details, inquire of agents Chicago & North-Western Ry.
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California
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Omaha Exposition 1898 Endorses 1876 Philadelphia Fair
The Omaha Exposition of 1898 praises the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia of 1876 and compares its national significance to Chicago's World's Fair. It urges visitors from the Transmississippi states to attend during the June to October period.
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Omaha Exposition
Philadelphia
Chicago
Transississippi
Omaha
Why Pay Rent Farm Ownership Offer Seeks Readers
Prospective settlers are urged to own a farm with a free copy of the North-Western Home-Seeker. The publication promises practical guidance on agriculture, dairying, and cattle raising. W B Kniskern of 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago requests correspondence from interested settlers.
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W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Reduced Rates for Trans-Mississippi Exposition Travel
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers excursion tickets for trains arriving in Omaha on June 1 at one regular fare round trip with a return coupon valid until June 6. From June 1 to November 1 tickets are available at one and one third fare for the round trip with return coupon limited from sale date.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ra Y
Omaha
Pleasant arrangement by Oimabs Christian Endeavor Union
The Oimabs Christian Endeavor Union, about 30 societies, leave a booth at the exposition grounds staffed by Endeavorers to assist visitors. They plan a headquarters for young people at the Henryton Hotel at 27th and Lake Streets within walking distance, arranging guest accommodations for visitors during the exposition.
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Oimabs Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor Societies
Exposition Grounds
Henryton
27Th and
Lake Sts
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