The General's Term Of Office In The County Sheriff Race
In Hanover county a general seeks the sheriff’s post as race tensions rise over the “negro question” and a lynch mob forms around Sam Washington, a Black man convicted of a crime. The governor refuses reprieve until a telegraph note arrives, prompting a life‑altering decision at the scaffold.
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Hanover County
Marie Gen Et
Sam Washington
Sam
the Clarion
Mose Jones
Marse Gen’el
Ole Missis
Governor Nelson Intervenes in Washington Case
A sworn confession from Mose Jones is offered to prove Samuel Washington innocent. The message to the Hanover County Sheriff asks to withhold execution and await new instructions from Governor George R. Nelson.
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Hanover County
Samuel Washington
Mose Jones
George R. Nelson
General's Term Ends in Sudden Onset Tragedy
A sheriff's firm address breaks as a telegram slips from his grasp and he clutches his heart. The scene shifts to Sam and Washington’s arms folded over his chest, signaling a final, dramatic moment in a long service. The general's term has reached its end amid a sudden, solemn passing.
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Sam
Washington
A Unique Musicale With Dolls And Outdoor Games
A charming musician and her husband hosted a doll musicale inviting children to bring their favorite doll. Over 30 dolls attended while a varied program featured works including Dol ly Lost and Dolly Found and Dance of the Marionettes. Outdoor games followed with Deer Foot guiding play and tree shelter rounds, then a lengthy list of word puzzle and riddle activities for girls and their guests.
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Dolly
Wesaeee Reinecka
Stee Goodrichens
Gaynor
Wee
Hollander
Tschaikowski
Sae
Crosby “Adams
Jerushy
Crosby ‘Adams
Bartlett
Wineral
Mario Eo
Poupee Vaisante
Martin Switz
Three Guessing Games From The Wigwam Play Scene
A reader shares party games for children titled Half Trail with confetti or corn and a white chase back to the wigwam. The piece recalls childhood fear of scalping and notes girls enjoy the games as well. Mme Merri welcomes new arrangements and old ideas.
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Mme
Merri
Dainty laydown collar finishes and wedgewood decor
Advice on morning wear and accessories featuring a 30 cool and sensible dainty laydown collar with a velvet ribbon finish and tassels or buckle. Notes on Puritan collars, long lingerie sleeves for next winter, and a drawing room scheme using wedgewood blue and white woodwork with a matching carpet to emphasize the decor.
A POCANTICO HOME What Is Being Done to Make It One of the Finest Country Residences
Journal recounts John D. Rockefeller Sr plans for a grand Pocantico estate near Tarrytown New York. It describes a summit site with high walls and parks 78 houses acquired for staff, a golf course, stables, pools, fountains, a terrace with statues, a playhouse for grandchildren, and rumored additions including pools cascades and a covered passageway. The piece notes opposition to nearby saloons and a potential dance hall at The Anchor tavern once owned by Melin.
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America
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
Central Park
Jackson
Point No Point
Highlands
Hudson
Longs Island Sound
Hackman
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Massioe
Rockefeller
Sleepy Hollow
Bedford
Hastview Roads
North Tarrytown
John Jacob Melin
Kermit Roosevelt Trains To Be South African Expedition Photographer
Kermit Roosevelt trains at the New York Zoological Park under Frank M. Chapman to master long focus photography for an upcoming South African hunting expedition for his father. The lessons cover birds and big game, with emphasis on privacy, equipment care, and field readiness for Africa's remote conditions.
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Frank M. Chapman
United States
Kermit
British East Africa
Young
New York Zoological Barden
Zoological Park
Europe
New York Zoological Garden
Roosevelt
Chapman
Africa
Kermit Roosevelt
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Shortsbury Pub, Co
Siinner
Syeare
Een
Robson
Russell
Warde
Isles
Payersham
Scotland
Tweed
Grant
Sherman
Sharidan
Butterfield
Severerny Custer
Esteeserees Burnside
Butler
Meades
Miles
Apostle
Eeree Thomas
Madame Merri
Bansaz
Weber Wee Field
Pocantico
OIL King
Bronx Park
New York
New York’s Zoological Garden
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