Charles Wmory Smith Dies Sudden in Philadelphia At 65
Charles Wmory Smith editor of the Philadelphia Press and former minister to Russia and postmaster general, died suddenly at his Philadelphia home aged 65. He had been in poor health about a month, attended a New England Society dinner before Christmas, then was found dead in bed. Born February 12, 1842 in Mansfield Connecticut, he rose from military secretary to judge advocate general, edited Albany Journal, and led Philadelphia Press before serving as minister to Russia in 1890 and postmaster general under McKinley. His second wife, Henrietta Nichols of New York, survived.
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Bryan's Double Dead In Elks Convention Memory
West Virginians at the Elks gathering in Philadelphia recalled Charles K Welt of Dallas Texas who resembled William Jennings Bryan. The man died suddenly at his home after being mistaken for the Nebraska candidate by loud crowds, with his traveling role prompting impersonation at railroad stations.
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Death of Miss Mary Kirby After Appendicitis Operation
Miss Mary Kirby, about five, died Sunday evening at St Luke's Hospital after an appendicitis operation. She was admitted Friday night, operated on Saturday, but could not recover due to weakness. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. James Kirby and seven brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 11 this morning. interment Walnut Grove cemetery. Rev. Thomas Priddy to conduct services.
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Tenn
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G. Ll. Wood
Asheville
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Thomas Pridor
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Assembly of Wise Men in early English government
The witenagemot or assembly of wise men shaped the British Parliament. Brought to England by Anglo-Saxons from Germany, it was held in each kingdom of the beptarchy. After Edgar united kingdoms around 960, it became the nation’s chief deliberative and legislative body.
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A Famous Fiddlestick Believed Invaluable Treasured by Masters
The world’s most valuable fiddle is Paganini’s farewell instrument later owned by Verdi. Paganini gifted it to his favored pupil Count di Cessole, who bequeathed it to Verdi. Numerous forged sums have been offered in vain for this storied relic, now in the possession of the Verdi legacy as recorded by the Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Illustrious Ancestor and Vocal Banter Exchange
A humorous dialogue features Mrs Parvenu asking about notable ancestry. Mr Flippant boasts of a famed admiral said to have commanded allied forces, naming Noah as his relative. Miss Scraper recalls an elderly man weeping while a sonata played, and a friend clarifies the man was a piano tuner, not a violinist.
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Regimental Exchange On War And Peace
Jack and Jim meet by chance. Jim confesses he has no wife and family and loves war. Jack counters with his own love of peace because he has a wife and family. The dialogue centers on differing views within a regiment context.
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Vancy
Talk Is Cheap Says Shearer and Sorghum Senator
A Washington Star quip contrasts a sheerer's claim that talk is cheap with Senator Sorghum's view that initial freebies give way to profitable lecture tickets. The exchange frames value from samples to speaking engagements.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Notice to delinquent taxpayers to pay taxes now
Parties who have not paid their taxes must call and do so at once and thereby save the expense of levy. I cannot wait any longer. You must pay up. W. P. Hawlay deputy sheriff. 1-7-2wks.
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Ways of William Penn in a Banquet Eulogy
Simeon Ford praised William Penn as a man of peace who sought to do right by the Indians. He contrasted Penn with Puritans who exterminated natives, noting Penn’s approach as milder yet effective, and quoted that Penn is mightier than the sword from the New York Press.
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Working His Passage On Erie Canal Leads Man To Walk
A historical note recalls a laborer who offered to work his passage onto a packet boat on the Erie Canal. He led the horses for two days and, after reasoning he might as well walk, chose to quit travaillant and walk away. The tale closes with a quip on poets and prose.
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Buffalo
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Laxative Claim
A promotional note asserts that appendicitis victims are habitually constipated. It touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as treating chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels, restoring natural action, and claims it is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes, Vorgale by G H Wade, druggist.
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G. H. Wade
Hatfield feud legacy nets fortune and coal town growth
The Hatfield McCoy feud era ends with Jonce Hatfield inheriting Frank Phillips estate valued around 50 000 as Phillips widow divvies the fortune between Hatfield heirs. United States Coal and Coke Company expands Gary West Virginia operations shipping over 400 tons of coal daily and building hundreds of dwellings as mining and railroad work proceed.
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Doss
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United Supply Company
Gary Shipments Power Coal Trade Exposé
United States company ships over 400 tons daily from Gary port as coal trade expands. T R Doss of Gary visited the city Sunday night and was seen discussing logistics with local merchants amid growing demand.
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T. R. Doss
Gary
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