Kipling Involved In Domestic Row With Brother In Law
The Brattleboro case centers on Rudyard Kipling accusing Beatty Balestier of threatening to kill him. A judge placed Balestier under bonds to keep the peace amid public airing of the quarrel. The incident, linked to Kipling’s sharp tongue and temperamental relations, may affect his plans to leave the country.
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Rudyard Kipling
Beatty Balestier
Brattleboro
Young Balestier
Kipling
Balestier
Sis
Humorous Bicycle Runaway Pedestrian Scene
A San Rafael woman with two driving lessons rides a rented bicycle downhill with no instructor. A cow and calf cause chaos as the calf leads a noisy procession, ending with the rider on the gutter and the wheel atop her.
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San Rafae
San Francisco
Fighting Bob Evans and the Indiana in Cuban tensions
The article profiles Captain Robley D. Evans, holder of the nickname Fighting Bob, who commands the battleship Indiana, the fleet flagship. It recalls his Civil War exploits at Fort Fisher, his long afloat career, and his outspoken stance during Cuban affairs. It also references light, unrelated anecdotes from Uncle Abner and others.
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Bob Evans
Indiana
Olney
Robley D. Evans
Farragut
Bob
Fort Fisher
Platt Targets McKinley In Interview at Fifth Avenue
Politician Mr Thomas C Platt hosts reporters at the Fifth Avenue hotel for a written interview. He declares McKinley cannot be nominated and speaks with forceful, vigorous English. Platt, described as "the easy boss," is active in politics and leads the United States Express company.
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Thomas C. Platt
Platt
Fifth Avenue
McKinley
Ion
New York States
States Express Company
Father and Georgie Discuss Mamma's Hurry and Help
Georgie apologizes for trouble and notes mamma is patient yet often rushed. He describes errands to shops far away and baking deadlines causing her stress. Georgie suggests a bicycle as a solution to ease her burdens.
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Georgie
Mamma
Weill
Boston Traveller
A Shrewd Candidate Declines to Discuss Finance
A Washington Star quote features a candidate refusing to discuss the financial question, saying they know enough not to talk about it, and an intimate friend questioning their knowledge. The exchange highlights cautious political rhetoric.
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Washington Star
A Horrid Thing Miss Auburnair Chooses Bike Color
A humorous Cincinnati Enquirer snippet notes Miss Auburnair claiming she will have a bicycle this summer though undecided on frame color, with a playful exchange about preferring a white bicycle.
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Miss Auburnair
Cincinnati Enquirer
Brown What is eminent domain
Jones It means the right of the public to take a man's property by paying a little more for it than anyone else will.
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Brown
Jones
New York World
Milk Man’s Odd Pints and Quarts Riddle
Quote from Detroit Free Press humorously notes the milk man tallying odd pints and quarts. The piece suggests the milk man remembers or chalks up every amount.
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Detroit Free Press
Calf Encounters Prompt Humorous Retort From Youths
A light amusement from a 19th century reader quip about a boy who claims he never cursed, only shooed a calf that charged him with a bright umbrella as his weapon. The tale reflects rural humor and language of the era.
Say Miss Flyfinger and the Typewriter Girl Quote
Witty Chicago quip notes a man’s credential as a gentleman comes from his typewriter girl. The remark plays on gender roles and workplace dynamics in a lighthearted, period tone.
Alphabet Prayer of Sister Thayer in Boston
A poem praises Sister Thayer asking divine blessing for many groups including W R C G A R, E L J E L, Y M C A, W T U, A B C F M, and W F M 8, honoring her vow to use the alphabet in prayer in Boston.
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Sister Thayer
Thayer
Boston G
Washington Letter Reflects on Senate Delays and Reform
The correspondent criticizes Senate delays and the proposed clerk hire at recess, noting public distrust and potential misuse. It highlights Senator Tillman’s fiery style, supports direct election of senators, and quotes praise for Matt Quay while profiling Senator Hill as an emerging influential voice in the current session.
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Senate
Congress
House
Washington
Senator Tillman
Wall Street
Tillman
South Carolina
United States
Nevada
New York
Rhode Island
Delaware
Idaho
Utah
Montana
Matt Quay
Senator Walcott
Platt
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senator Hill
Hill
Fork Tillman
Schofleld
Clever telegraphing anecdote sparks hotel tale
A prominent actor at a Broad Street hotel shares a wry story about reading Morse by sound and a dinner table boast from a telegraph operator era. Also recounted is Senator Walthall’s Civil War joke about a pine tree saving his regiment and a shell’s bark to prove the moment.
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Broad Street
Philadelphia Record
Senator Walthall
Colonel Walthall
Walthall
Jim
Tom
Memphis
Washington Named For Zanesville Girl Diplomatic Move
A Zanesville Ohio girl influenced Congress to name Washington Territory Washington rather than Tacoma after a contest between Seattle and Tacoma. Fred G. Grant coordinated the effort by wiring her to lobby Sunset Cox in Congress. Cox then spoke in the house, sealing the name.
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Washington
Zanesville
Seattle
Tacoma
National House
Fred G. Grant
Bolivia
Postmaster flaunts smoking in Ohio post office
An Ohio postmaster, occupying a grocery-store site, admits smoking in the post office. Inspector Salmon investigates after a complaint to the Postmaster General. The postmaster says smoking is a necessity and the office costs about $5 yearly, with a caveat to avoid blowing smoke on customers.
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Ohio
Salmon
Having Fun With the Postoffice
A misaddressed letter found at the post office could not be deciphered and was sent through official hands then to the dead letter office. The note to Thomas Waltham referenced the birthplace of the next U S president. The piece notes political doubt and a dime advantage to the government for humor.
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Walker
Seidlitz
Thomas Waltham
United State
McKinley
Kusas City
Secretary Morton Estimates Farm Property Value
Secretary Morton reports the United States farm property is worth 13 million dollars with 4,564,641 farms averaging 2,909 dollars each.
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Morton
United States
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Cause of Foreign Missions
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Washington State
Smokes
Arkansas Midland
Railway
Arkansas
Helena
Phillips County
Arkansas Midland Ry
G. T. Updegraff, Gen. Pass. and Freight Agt
Helena, Ark
N. J. Spencer
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Address Kitchen Puzzle CO
Drs Morngs
Iowa
Fellows
Bes Moines
Fellows & Fellows
Des Moines
Lowe
Ames Brick and Tile Works
Near College
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