African Prince Gives Up Titles for Harvard Divinity Study
Samuel B Ayodele Campbell, ex prince of the Yoruba, studied at Harvard after relinquishing royal titles in West Africa. Now a Reverend, he plans to return to Sierra Leone to civilize cannibals, teach Bible Creole and English, and report on West Africa. He graduated from Wilberforce University with a divinity degree and holds a $300 Harvard scholarship.
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West Africa
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Africa
Broadway
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Arabella
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Ara
New York
King
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Prince
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Europe
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Ayodele
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Manchester
Mingland
Prince Ayodele Campbell
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Wilberforce University
Xenia
Harvard Divinity School
John Sullivan Elected Vermont Legion Commander
Barre Vermont August 31 The Vermont department of the American Legion at its annual convention elected John Sullivan of St Albans as commander. Resolutions urged Congress to pass readjusted compensation for veterans and urged Governor Clement to proclaim November 11 as a state holiday. They also supported universal male military service in future wars.
Arlington man named assistant general passenger agent
Edward W. Goodwich of Arlington, previously ticket agent and traveling passenger agent for the Boston & Albany railroad, was appointed assistant general passenger agent with headquarters at South Station. The position becomes effective today. Goodwin has served the road for 11 years.
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Edward W. Goodwich
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Boston & Albany Railroad
South Station
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Road
Pronunciation Queries and Tea Nomenclature Explored
A reader seeks guidance on the correct pronunciations of chauffeur garage and chassis with phonetic hints and asks if tea designations like black green oolong orange pekoe arise from different plant varieties or from processing. The letter discusses tea origins noting three shrub species and fermentation affecting color.
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Tea leaves and orange pekoe notes and a czar death query
The text discusses picking leaves early or late in development and claims orange pekoe is scented with orange leaves. It also questions whether the ex Imperial Russia ruler was executed or held, with investigators asserting a July 1 1918 shooting at Ekaterinburg. It ends with Nautical School entry age and ship training in Boston.
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Ekaterinburg
Nautical Training School
Nantucket
Massachusetts Nautical School
Park Street
Boston
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