Queens of Sorrow: Exiled Monarchs Recall Emperors and Kings
A long feature portrays three exiled queens Amelie of Portugal Carlota of Mexico and Eugenie of France once empresses now without countries or homes. It traces Carlota's madness after Maximilian's execution Eugenie's fall and Amelie's flight to England detailing their faded royal lives and the fate that kept them as lasting symbols of fallen dynasties.
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Ondon
Amelie
Portugal
Carlotta
Mexico
Eugenie
Kitaly
Spain
Maximilian
Queretaro
Vatican
Louis Napoleon
Borda
Brussels
Chateau de Bouchard
Leopold I
Leopold
Belgium
Congo
Paris
Rugenis
Ond Empire
Farnborough
England
Aldershot
Windsor Palace
Imperial Court
Tuileries Palace
Thomas W. Evans
Deauville
Brandee
Montijo
Napoleon
France
Germany
Napoleon III
Sedan
Napoleon II
Zululand
Charity
Hugente
Carlos
Mafra
Comte de Paris
Comte
Manuel
Pedro V
East
India
Don Lula
Louis Phillippe
Lisbon
Cathedral of
St. Vincent
Order of the Christ
Order of Santiago
Order of Saint-Benoit of
Aviz
Carlos Law
Wood Norton
Worcestershire
Duke of
Orleans
Anita Stewart
Erile
Dante
Strike Tames Cutter Crew at Tucker’s Yard
Employees of Joseph J. Tucker, a New York paper merchant, walked off their hooks during a late shift to protest. Foreman learned the plan and joined them. Saranto Dorando struck Tucker with a cotton hook, then Tucker felled four workers. The rest pleaded forgiveness and returned to work.
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Joseph J. Tucker
New York
Tucker
Saranto Dorando
Disraeli and the Cabman Fame and Setback Told
London Chronicle recalls Disraeli’s fame after a cabman recognized him and cited his books, with a note that even great status bears a flaw. Lord Houghton recounts walking with Gladstone and a stranger’s question about Disraeli, illustrating fame’s paradox.
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Disraeli
Dorothy Nevill
Beaconsfield
Gladstone
Lord Houghton
Mr. Disraeli
London Chronicle
Prison chess clubs in British jails praised for activity
In German prisons chessa clubs are common and encouraged as healthy mental relaxation for well conducted prisoners. Brixton inmates have been regaled with oratorios while at Aylesbury prisoners attend lectures and services of song.
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Brixton Prison
Aylesbury
Getting Light on !t a Brief Exchange of Affection
A fragment shows a governess and Georgie in a domestic moment. The mother requests Georgie to treat the governess kindly, and Georgie echoes the idea, then leans in and kisses her, illustrating constrained affection within a family scene.
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Georgie
Mamma
Garden Age for Men Says Mary Garden
Mary Garden advises the ideal husband should be between 40 and 60 years old. The remark contrasts with broader demand for men aged 18 to 80, reflecting varied opinions on suitable matches.
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Mary Garden
Goethe on human capacities and a harmonious future
A daily thought reflecting on the many spiritual capacities within man that cannot be fully developed in this life, suggesting a better and more harmonious future beyond.
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Goethe
Vialon Critique Highlights Narrow Vision in Politics
A quoted remark contrasts a farsighted politician with a constituency that grew nearsighted, underscoring a tension between leadership foresight and public perception. The exchange frames the political dynamic as a critique of voter awareness and accountability.
Frugal Kitchen Tricks Save Stale Bread and Leftovers
A homemaker can save stale bread by drying and crushing it into crumbs for stuffing, patties, and coatings. Keep crumbs dry in a muslin bag. Grow herbs like parsley and tarragon in a sunny windowsill for fresh seasonings. Use fish leftovers with a cold marinade of salt cayenne onion bay leaf thyme vinegar and olive oil, garnished with lemon.
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Germany
France
Voile and Satin Gown With Navy Ribbon Trim
A navy blue voile gown features a kimono bodice with satin ribbon trim and rat-tall self embroidery. The square bodice inset echoes the sleeve border, while the hobble skirt carries a long satin bordered apron and ribboned bands.
Transformed Bookcase Becomes China Closet
A large black walnut bookcase five and a half feet high was repurposed into a roomy china closet. Shelving was added, space reserved for plates, and screw hooks installed for cups. Outside glass was upgraded with leaded diamond panes, yielding a striking effect admired by many.
Boot Polishing Blend From Early Gazette
Melt two parts bees wax with one part mutton fat to waterproof boots. Apply at night and wipe in the morning with flannel. Boots may not polish well initially but will shine brilliantly after several uses.
Black Tulle Waist Description in Green Silk Model
A black tulle waist over green silk features fine tucks, black lace trim, and elaborate embroidery with opalescent paillettes. The design combines delicate texture with decorative embellishments, reflecting period fashion detailing.
Fitting Up Dining Rooms Artful Effects on a Budget
Advice for light and wallpaper to brighten dining rooms with small expenses. Choose room location and windows to maximize sunlight, use warm yellow walls, white ceilings, light woodwork, and thin outer curtains. Favor stencil wall decor, varied furniture size, and harmonious woods for large and small spaces.
Lemon Yellow In the Sunny Room Decor Choice
In a sunlit room a house mother defies decor norms by choosing green and lemon yellow fabrics and yellow alk hangings with greenish shadows. The result is delightful in bright light, though lemon yellow is less suited to a sunless room where a warmer tone is preferred.
Lynching Verdict Revealed by Coroner's Jury
The coroner's jury returned a verdict in the lynching case, stating that Alkali Takedeath by his own action. He should have known that stealing a boss here could prove fatal.
Museum Repartee Bearded Lady and Fat Boy Exchange
In a playful exchange at the museum, the Bearded Lady jokes about why the Snake Charmer wed the Contortionist, while the Fat Boy suspects she believed she could charm him easily. The banter captures a light moment amid exhibit chatter.
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