Mystery Wedding Vanishes Bride in New York Tale
In a dark tale of Keppel Darke and Olympia Raven, Olympia vanishes on the eve of her wedding to Count de Lisle in New York. Darke suspects Garcia while the inserted intrigue of Trent Mansion and a murder trial threads through a grand social affair disrupted by disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Trent
Olymia Raven
Sallie Matcin
Fa Erunee
Keppel Darke
L'Rent
Darke
Trent
Olympia
Dupont
New York City
Nassau Street
Count de Lisle
Olympia Raven
Newark
Trent Mansion
Mrs. Trent
Dr. Venables
Sallie
Olym
Miss Hess-Hesketh
Garcia
Mrs. Bannick
Count
Tom
Bannicks
California
Long Island
Fifth Avenue House
Miss Raven
You Can’t Do It Watermelon Riddle Signal
A poem from the New York Herald laments quests for watermelons and coins a grocer line about ripeness. The speaker notes longing for foresight but finds life’s fairness elusive and decisions final, urging acceptance of outcomes as they are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
New York Herald
Elusive Trial Ends With Gentlemen’s Deliberation
A Chicago Tribune quip notes a courtroom moment where a lawyer leaves the case to jurors and the juror in the dark corner settles in for another long nap during closing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Innocence and will in a London shop scene
A fragment depicts a shopman asking to send a package for a woman who declines while driving. A child exclaims delight about a yellow bus as a scene in London unfolds, followed by expectations of a romance and a young man with a cigarette and cane strolling on a piazza and possible future flirtations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Judy
Little Cholly
Suicide at three story window shocks society
In a grim brief from Cloak Review, Miss Ringster leaped from a three story window and died yesterday. Miss Summit and Miss Palisade react with shock as the fatal act is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Summit
Miss Ringster
Miss Palisade
Cloak Review
A Landmark. Miss Notinette at the Seaside
A brief theater note recalls Miss Notinette visiting the seaside location last year. Miss Highplane recognizes her by gown as Cloak Review records the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notinette
Clarissa Speech Impresses with Modern Ocean Cable News
A lively note praises Clarissa and her speech while reflecting on the wonders of long distance communication via the ocean cable. The writer marvels at sending news across vast salt water and the freshness of the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Summer Shoreline Reverie Captures Coastal Mood
A Detroit Free Press item evokes a sunlit scene with a pleasant summer girl by the shore as wavelets lap the sand. The piece leans into carefree leisure and the wish for wealth and endless time.
How It Happened Horrified Mother Joke
A humorous exchange from a period vignette where a mother questions how her daughter allowed a kiss from Simpkins, and the daughter replies she believed no one was looking, capturing light social wit of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Simpkins
New York Weekly
Running No Risks at the Seashore
Clara urges hastening to dress for a seaside outing while Maude questions going into the bath as rain appears likely. Cloak Review notes a weather mood dampening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Maude
Gospel of John Origins and Authorship Summary
A concise study of the Gospel of John, outlining its date and authorship by the Beloved Disciple. It discusses early acceptance in AD 115, John’s banishment to Patmos, and his death around AD 100. It notes John’s prologue Logos doctrine, Jesus’ earthly ministry, Nicodemus, and the move to universal Gospel reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Ephesus
Patmos
Domitian
Nerva
Tragan
St. John
Christ
Galilee
John the Baptist
Sandhedrim
Cana
Nicodemus
Peter
Judea
Art and Integrity in a World of War and Peace
John La Farge argues that true art does not imitate others but preserves self, offering a peaceful, noble counterpoint to brutal times. He contends cleverness fails without integrity, and art seeks lasting reality amid transient peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus
Parvenus
Virgil
John la Farge
Valet Reveals Access to Wine Cellar Door
In a dramatic remark the departing valet confides to his master that the coal hole key opens the wine cellar door, signaling a possible final access point as he exits. Figaro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann
Figaro
Not Much Tell Me Not In Mournful Numbers
Fragmentary line reads Not Much. Ask for guidance on presence and purpose, with a cryptic reference to Rees and cucumbers. The readable text is incomplete, offering little context or verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees
San Francisco Traders Benefit from War in Chile
The war in Chile limits wheat and food exports, triggering South American nations to import via the San Francisco coast. With internecine conflict among neighboring republics, demand for wheat and provisions surges, making San Francisco trade busier than ever this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
San Francisco
South America
North America
British literary style safe from American copyright law
The Times fears American law may push British authors toward new markets and money but argues British fiction will not be damaged. It notes British novelists are limited to three familiar themes and a stagnant style, deeming any disruption unlikely and earthquakes improbable in British literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Atlantic
The
Times
New York Public Paupers in 1890 Report Figures and Trends
The 1890 New York public relief system served 125 209 people about 1 in 42 of the population. Spending reached 3 087 185 dollars, with county work saving the state 71 837 dollars. There were 63 682 foreign born paupers and 53 696 natives, with a higher male share overall. Tramps add to totals, seeking aid while preserving freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Empire State
American Republic
Commonwealth
Germany
United States
Europe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sherwin- Williams and
Heath & Milligan
L. M. Bosworth
Ezalliday Vind Mills
J. BP. McLain
Westerman & Arnold
AMES
Iowa
George D. Loud
North Side
Main Street
Ames, Tow
Town
E College
the Park Lumber Yard
H. L. Munn
Propr
City Park
Castoria
Tas Cartara
Fulton Street
N. Y
Peria
Mellio Ofis
Darkie
Sallie Matchin
Raven
Sing Sing
Paris
Nabon III
Maurice Solange
America
Solange
Aspinwall
Clarissa
Kane
Detroit Free Press
Ida Lewis
Epoch
Cholly
Chappie
Harper
Five Mile Boss
WM. Ayres & Sons
Philadelphia
Aaa
Washington
Co.a.snow&co
Washington, D. C
Toledo
Ohio
G. C. Bittner & Co
Ongena
Cis
Nand Agence
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Minnesota
Montana
Manitoba
Dakotas
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
Lake Ee Cee
Duluth
Wien
Ean Lake
Clear Lake
White
Northwest
Excelsior Springs
Hot Springs
Colorado
Peoria
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Miinneapo
Iowa Central
Rokert
Cent
A. F. Banks
T. P. Barry
Marshalltown
le Sumber
Agusta
Maine
Allen
Humphreys
Bun Beneese
Humphreys’ Medicine CO
William and John Sts
Cine Co
N.Y
Story County
Eas
Meader
Tlaason & € C
Portland, Saine
FE Rue & CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!