Remarkable Parliamentary Prank Echoes Through Debate
The report recounts Labouchere allegedly plagiarizing Thiers in a speech and the House’s reaction. It notes a manuscript speech misattributed to Thiers, a clash over plagiarism claims, and echoes of a prior controversy involving Lord Lyndhurst and reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kvary Iabouchera
Daniog
Wemler
Northampton
Gil
Borrar
Dinmey
Howes
Belleforla
Mr. Latouchers
Theowine Wyne
Hesian
Diareell
Duke of
Welling
Ker
Beacoun
Waterloo
Ohguvellar Lyadburetene
der. Pmutipolite
Dorham
Ibrea
Wilhelm
Valvaress
Mount of Olives
Cuar
Nesling
Minister de Witte Refuses Sales Move in Russian Suit
A story recounts M. de Witte, Bas tien Minister of Fisaees, resisting a young American traveler's insistence on a sale. After a tense scene and a Russian exchange, the minister relents, provides the needed information, and warns it is not to be shared with other ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaci
Steuer
Lorie
Lee
Mary
Tibet
Joboels
Theo
Oman
John More Sims
M. de Witte
Fisaees
AD Americ Commercial Travelier
Yogas
Ibs
United States
America
Ruston
de Witte
Presusce-of-mind Smith and the lost companion tale
An Orford man recounts how Dean Smith, famed as Presusce-of-mind, chose a solitary course after a boating mishap. In a lighthearted exchange, friends recall the moment Tom slipped overboard and while the boat leaked no one could swim, leaving the party to face the water’s edge with cautious humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Li Mortimer
Jim Gascotme
Allecor
Jim Gea- Colroy
Jay
Dr. Mortimer
Lavi Out
Ward
Ltwan
Benkmeth
Johe Mortimer
Anguino
Lienan
Dim Garonne
Gus
Berk
Murhiawr
Jose Mortimer
Aueebill
Livia
Jim Gascaigne
Esid
Jobo Mortimer
Mary Harroyd
Mary Holroyd
Jim Gascoigne
Gui
Theo
Mortimer
Mary
Jim Encolgne
India
John Mortimer
Mary Tinioyd
Jota Mariner
Aksisy Thuriye
Frivolity Theatre
Mortimer Ross
Jim Gencolype
Tialy
Riviera
Gascoigne
Jim Gascoiges
Dr. Mortier
Erick
Beckowich
Joe
Morficer
Ag Orford
Christ Church
Smith
Tom
Hook Widite Ware
Memitn
The Lip of Kilareay and the Black Lady of Dublin
The fragment recounts a local tale in which a writer reflects on a letter about royal interviews with Queen Liliuokalani and a mysterious Dublin resident. It mentions a local ruin and a church gathering and ends with a humorous exchange about a certain lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Killarney
Paltlek Molloy
Bopper
Dublin
Mawel
Lilioukwlaal
Wedding Whispers and Rules From a Midlands Church
An old table of local life stories a minister’s jests and a widow’s tale mix with social rules. The piece notes a minister’s comic rebuke to courting couples in church and recalls a tale of a man paying for a cure amid a love story.
La Angel in Disguise
A troubled caller claims to represent a major life insurance company and presses for sensitive details. The conversation shows a predatory telemarketing tone with mispronunciations and evasive responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Angel In Disguise
Household Hints On Stain Removal And Lace Care
A newspaper item provides domestic tips for cleaning lace and fabrics. It describes dissolving grime from black laces in warm water with alcohol, rinsing, and drying on cloth. Methods for removing kitchen odors include gum and brand residue reductions, and a paste made from paste ingredients to treat stains. It notes smoothing with moderate heat and ironing between papers.
Record of the Largest African Elephant Tusk Exhibition
A report on the largest elephant tusks exhibited by the Zoological Society or a British collector. It notes weight measurements of two new Kilimanjaro tusks, prices offered by bidders, and the debate over whether both come from the same animal. It discusses ivory trade, poaching, and Sir Samuel Baker’s observations on elephant behavior and domestication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Eughab
Zanzibar
Samuel Baker
Tolmes
Samuel
Cape Colony
Catiuefen
Rowland
Khama
Africa
Asia
Nicknames of Provinen Personages Through History
Extensive list of historical nicknames for statesmen and figures, with examples such as William Pitt the Great Commander and the Gentle Shepherd. Notes about how nicknames arose from actions, debates, or personal traits, including Peel the Corn Law Repealer and Prosperity Robinson versus Adversity Hume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avun
Docur Thompeon Tela
Abu-Tangera
Fether
Beucopun
Becaums
William Pitt
Chathalm
Comdener
Alec
Pitt
George Greville
Greville
Umy
Saya Macaulay
George Urevilla Waa
America
Harry Dondas
Melville
Edinburgh
Balog
Wee
Dundes
Perity Robinson
Frederick Robinson
Earl of
Ripon
Foulah
Willem Corbett
Robinson
Omlind Woeeph
Hume
Bir Mobart Peel
Para- Jey Peak
Sir Robert
Lancashire
Parsley Peel
Peel
Dan O'Connell
Dramatic Censors and Parla's Theatre Oversight
A historical note describes how dramatic censors and officials in Parla reviewed plays and cafe concert performances for moral and political content. It cites 1608 as a year of extensive examination and mentions the heavy workload, compensation, and the broad scope of venues under supervision. The piece also includes a humorous anecdote about a missing ivory umbrella and the shopkeeper’s recall of a prior purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epartlels
Figaro
Osian
Dramatic Censor
I Parlale Opeinecurs
Parla
Kaeuburbe
Sikewine
Dwarf Communities and Uganda Tales by Lloyd
Mr Albert Lloyd recounts travels in Centre Africa with a focus on the pygmy forest, Uganda, and Waganda people. He describes pygmy and native communities, missionary risks, and impressions of the local people, including beauty and child care observations, with travel details from Stanley era explorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Lloyd
Ae Ip Centre
Uganda
Henry M. Stanley
Brose
Lieyd Gremily
Gerson
Pay of Naval Officers Compared Across Nations
An article compares naval officer salaries in Britain and Germany. It cites officers’ total earnings, levels of allowances, and furnished costs, noting British pay generally exceeds German. It also outlines training paths from cadet to lieutenant and argues on future career costs and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oMeera
Chom
Tmne
Roy
Germany
England
Eneligh
Martee
Nuisance of Deck Chair Rents Aboard Transatlantic Ships
A cracked upreader account describes deck chair ownership and pre rental practices on New York bound liners. Passengers may pay for chair use based on trip portion and time aboard, with chairs moved leeward as winds shift. The piece notes discomfort when displaced chairs block access and laments the pot of chair rents for late arrivals or those seeking better positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccaan
Toate
Aml Vu
He Tate
Iber
Bayonet Wounds in War Debated in Civil War Chronicles
The article discusses bayonet injuries from historic conflicts, noting wounds to upper limbs and frequent sabre cuts. It references modern and ancient armies, comparing casualty patterns and pondering how reporting varied across nations and periods, based on medical and military histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Afria
Alengly
Buciah
Snesente
Tiruvah Ephier Jm
Moving Pavement and Lively Irish Minstrels on City Streets
A scrambled comic scene unfolds with Irish characters and street life. A moving pavement joke, banter about prices and meals, crowds and tourists, and a touching moment with a mother and child appear amid pokes at thrift, law, and sentiment. The scene paints urban humor and social caricature of the era.
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Mary Mulroyd
Padelog
Amy Pene
Marty
Willy
Bape
Biewasiten
Pm Magazine
Amd
Ikl Mamier Ead Prrtickier
Jemie
Abby
Abe
Ana
Beraelf
Berael
Wurey Bank
Dark Mortimer
Cale
Yeriah
Bear
Himaalf
Gray
Wighys
Mutelmans
Heck
Dalrens
Yey
Gore
Bauinou
Tong Mes
Leon
Eetae Ona
Myeol
Sanson
Midlands
Ube
Tag
Bugdaya
Clereyeen
Rebieous Amerr
Sandy
Alec Renore
Berg
Tt Wan & Tampling
Rosa
Isabel
Alwaje
Haltinasios
Dan Iriabnee
Cirigeby
Biigeby
Dave
Tike
Dover
Lough
Wile
Gure
Decleer
Chen
Hinl
Glasgow
Peacher
Archaphy
Ireland
Mililen
Praevia
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