King Menelek and Charles R Crisp Profile in One Article
A portrait of King Menelek of Abyssinia describing his noble lineage, strength, and statecraft with notes on his 55 years and royal attire. The piece also profiles Charles R Crisp, son of the late Speaker, a 26 year old poised to succeed his father as Georgia’s representative, highlighting his familiarity with congressional details.
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Menelek
Abyssinia
Europe
Solomon
Sheba
Haelon
Shea
Speaker Crisp
Charles R. Crisp
Charles F. Crisp
Georgia
Mne
Congres
Dogs that stole from St Bernard owner and a Scootch tarrier tale
A veterinary tale recalls a St Bernard thief who paid for pain with stolen goods, returning to his owner’s yard to dig up spoons and a cake stand. A Windsor magistrate dismisses a dog killing case, noting the Scootch terrier’s value and the judge’s quip about fair prices.
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St. Bernard
New York Journal
Windsor
Canada
Detroit
Chicago Times-Herald
John E Redmond Irish Patriot and Leader in Parliament
John E Redmond, a leading Parnellite in the English house of commons, is a prominent Irish patriot on a lecture tour. Born in Ireland to a respectable family, he studied at Trinity College and began law early. Elected MP at 23 he led with fiery eloquence, later going to Australia for support after the Phoenix Park murders. He married into wealth and has long aided Irish prisoners as their unpaid counsel.
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John E. Redmond
House of Commons
Ireland
Trinity College
Parnell
Phoenix Park
They Saw an Angel Over Three Central Wayne Villages
In central Wayne county New York residents report seeing a daylight apparition resembling an angel. First sighted November 2 by many observers including R D Mack who watched a girl in a long white robe with wings for about twenty minutes. Other witnesses confirm the same description, stirring wide wonder and unease.
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Wayne County
N. Y
R. D. Mack
Walcott
Philosophers at the table over shop talk
A dinner conversation mocks the habit of talking shop across professions. Speakers claim actors musicians doctors lawyers scientists and writers all reveal their trade chatter, with the wittiest guest noting philosophers and others also indulge in shop talk in a playful roundup.
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Universal ‘‘Shop
Schopenhauer
How He Wrote to His Best Girl
A Bridgeton New Jersey post office tale describes a love letter with playful verse. The note appears to address Miss Millie Delancey at Oak Street and ends with a request to meet the recipient. The Philadelphia Record recounts how mail clerks encounter oddities in daily correspondence.
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Uncle Sam
Bridgeton
N. J
New Jersey
Cumberland
Oak Street
Millie Delancey
Secretary Carlisle fires treasury clerks over campaign speeches
Secretary Carlisle faced criticism for discharging seven treasury clerks who engaged in the late campaign. Marshall Cushing notes three were related to Senator Joe Blackburn. When asked why one man was fired, Carlisle denies politics as the reason, saying the speeches were poorly delivered.
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Carlisle
Treasury
Marshall Cushing
Joe Blackburn
Secretary of the Treasury
Simmons Liver Regulator Promises Health and Sleep Relief
An 19th century Baltimore era ad extols Siddons Liver Regulator as a safe purgative alterative and tonic for liver and bilious disorders. It claims to ease dullness headaches bad taste mouth poor appetite coated tongue heaviness after meals and sleeplessness with a single dose, and promotes cleansing without violent purging. J H Zeilin & Co Philadelphia.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
The Fort Doage Medical and Surgical Institute Opens
The Fort Doage Medical and Surgical Institute is incorporated under Iowa law.
Fort Dodge Medical and Surgical Institute Endorsed by Pastor
Fort Dodge Iowa September 14 1896 a pastor testifies to the Fort Dodge Medical and Surgical Institute reliability in business and trustworthiness in medical treatment. He notes patient care and staff success and freely recommends the institute to those seeking skilled treatment.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
M. E. Church
Lowa
Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renew er remedy ad
An advertisement touts Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewal as the best remedy for gray hair. The text also promotes cheap excursions to the West, indicating a general advertising page.
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Hall
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