Mrs Connolly Liddys Millionaire Dressmaker of New York
A profile of Mrs Connolly known as Mrs Liddy, the wealthiest New York dressmaker. Her fortune tops 750000 to 1000000 dollars with 14 Long Branch and New York houses, real estate hobby, and a business built on exclusive Paris Parisian designs coordinated by Worth. She funds a cathedral window and supports St Michael's Monmouth.
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New York
Donovan
Connolly
Egan
Lambele
Mrs. Connolly
Liddy
Ireland
Long Branch
16Th St
44Th St
Sthay
2D St
Spray Cottage
Howland House
St. Michael’s
Monmouth
Katherine Donovan
Cavan
Irc
Madigoway
40Th St
Loth St
Charles Wallack
Talmage
Sin
Worth
America
Tourope
Orthis
Piaget
Rodnets
Theatre Francaise
Paris
Newport
Irs
White & Howard
Carey House
Madison Av
34Th St
Lyons
Antoine Guinet
Belton
Frere Cie
G. Sanvage
de Laitre
Moret Poeckles and Baumlin
London
Bn Paris
Mrs. White
Virginia
Richmond
St. Augustine
Fla
Mic
Howard
Mme
Mme. la Baromme
Pingat
Donat
France
Sardou
Cleopatra
Geena Aes
Lambela
Lambelh
Olga
Fanny Davenport
Blaines
Washington
Seven Days on the Banks Between Whalen and Phillips
A Globe reporter joins Capt. Tom McLoughlin aboard the schooner Sylvester Whalen for a seven day Georges Banks cod fishing voyage. The crew of 22 braves heavy seas, long hours, and a gale as they haul dories, bait, and trawls, dress 17 000 pounds of catch, race windward to Boston, and end with a profitable, perilous trip.
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Georges Banks
Tom
Alinot
King Gearse
Ighland
San Cortes
Georges
Shermen
Sai Regal
Leeward
San
Seid
Thatcher's Island
Nor
Maine
Boston
Carrie E. Phillips
A Hidden Foe in a Bath Domestic Plot
Constance navigates a discreet arrangement with Miss Peyton in Bath. A plan to cloak her identity unfolds as Robert Harbut learns of Algernon Corbyn’s past and the threat of a manipulative agent tied to a hidden marriage and inheritance scheme.
Mastodon Tooth Unearthed Near Belleville
The mastodon tooth, near complete, was found at Falling Springs nine miles from Belleville by J. Sauner. It weighs 14 pounds 12 ounces and measures 10 by 6 inches. Judge William H. Snyder, a major local collector, notes the animal could have stood about 16 feet tall with tusks 11 to 12 feet long and likely aged around 150 years. The tooth shows nerve exposure from a long toothache.
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St. Louis
Snyder
Sick man ends treatment over dwindling funds
In a New York Weekly piece a sick man tells his doctor he cannot continue treatment as his money runs out. The physician responds cheerfully claiming he has saved the man’s life in his favor.
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New York Weekly
Avor
A Chance to Rise Vacancy Conversation
A humorous exchange shows a young man seeking a job with upward mobility. The merchant replies that the role is to open up and sweep out, with a chance to rise each morning at five o'clock. The piece notes the irony of a rise in status tied to a daily early start.
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New York Weekly
Merchant
Inquiries Reveal Australian Postmark Clue in Corbyn Case
Harbut learns from Oxford inquiries that Corbyn's servant Thomas Morson has a brother in Woodstock who is a butcher. The butcher says he seldom hears from Thomas in Australia, and a post office visit suggests irregular letters to Australia, with Thomas possibly posting from Oxford weekly.
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Mr. Corbyn
Mr. Clitheroe
Hal
England
Mr. Clitheroek
Australia
Corbyn
Oxford
Harbut
Thomas Morson
Woodstock
Thomas
Morson
Robert
Secret marriage plot hinted in Corbyn tale
Two women discuss a sly scheme involving a spy in Mr. Corbyn’s circle. The talk centers on a likely secret wedding, a continent voyage, and leverage over Corbyn after a presumed death and extorted funds.
Gingerbread Without Molasses and Caramel Ice Cream Lesson
Boston Cooking School reports a class taught by Ms. C. N. Dearhene covering black bean soup, yellow gingerbread, and caramel ice cream. The session ends with a preview of chafing dish instruction and plans for a second course featuring diverse dishes.
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Boston
C.N Dearhene
Song Selections From Ditson Catalog Highlights New Compositions
Oliver Ditson & Co. presents Sere nade by Tosti in F for soprano or tenor 40c. Beauty's Eyes in G for multiple voices 60c. Soubrette by Wilson 35c. My Love is Like the Red Red Rose by Potter 35c. Playmates by Dacre 40c. Comrades by McGlennon 50c. Fly Little Children Fly chorus 40c. Flirtation waltz by Steck 50c. Rollinson military pieces 36c each. Violinist's Portfolio with modern gems. Handel Largo 36c. White Smith & Co. songs Ferryman John 50c, In Sweet September 85c, Bute Entreaty 25c. Watson sacred Babylon 40c.
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Oliver Ditson & Co
Tosti
F. E. Weatherly
Eugene Field
George W. Wilson
Burns
A. Potter
Harry Dacre
Felix McGlennon
Harry J. Ballou
P. Steck
T. Rollinson
Col. Frost
White, Smith & Co
Vaughan
P. Rodney
Jason Clark Memorial Tombstone Tale At The Farm
An Ohio farmer shows a grave marker for his son Jason Clark created by an artist in Syracuse. The group recalls Jason died heroically after a fatal bridge accident, with bets on who could beat the sap and a near miss that left him dead at the scene.
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New York Sun
Syracuse
Jason
Jason Clark
Hull
Ong
Population data from Japan and North Dakota Senate result
Japan's latest population on January 31 stands at 40 072 020 with 20 245 386 males and 19 825 eee females. Homes number 7 840 872 and nobles total 3825 with 593 heads of families. Births 1 209 910 and deaths 840 445. Separately Democratic votes help Hansborough win the U S Senate seat in North Dakota.
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London Times
Care of Lawns Guide to Soil, Sowing, and Fertilizer
The article explains preparing land with peat mixed with soda ash, avoiding winter manure, and using a specific fertilizer blend for lawns. It covers sowing timing, seeding depth, rolling, watering, and top dressing to create a dense velvety turf, with guidance from Andrew H. Warp, Consulting Agricultural Chemist in Boston.
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Globe
England
America
Andrew H. Warp
Devonshire St
Boston
Mass
Odds and ends from many lands and times
A Pueblo merchant inherits 50 000 from a German uncle on one condition marriage is required. An Atchison woman borrows a diamond ring and hides her guest list. Vern gamblers warned to leave town. Miss Emily Howland named bank director Auburn N Y likely first woman in America. Various notes on monarchies collecting Meissen china, moon influence on barometer, and assorted curiosities.
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Pueblo
Col
Germany
Atchison, Kan
Vern
Ind
Emily Howland
First National Bank of
Auburn
N. Y
America
Fourth Avenue
New York
China
Dresden
Guntav Spitzner
Meissen
Sabine Parish
Louisiana
United States
Queen Victoria
Prince Consort
Lave
England
Ireland
Belgium
Holland
Heilprin
Mexico
Orizaba
Ixtacciluatl
Nevada de Toluca
Wellington
Kan
Dartmouth
Daniel Webster
Willows
Cal
Chicago
Duke of Bedford
Great Britain
London
Cumberland Gap
East Tennessee
Prince Nicholas of
Montenegro
New York City
Mabel Gentry
Neosho County
Missouri University
Helena
Mon
Melvina White
Wheaton
Wis
United Kingdom
Cork
Canada
District of Columbia
Indian Territory
Alaska
Arctic Islands
Paris
Rue Griger
Moltke
John Bull
Reichstag
Russell Sage
Treasury
C. B. McPherson
Atlanta
Sherman
H. E. Dennett
Beacon St
Bonanza Mackay
New London House
Common Council of Cincinnnati
Dearborn
Minister Warns of Resignation Over Prayer Meeting Misconduct
Rev William P Bruce at Greenville Reformed Church week of prayer condemns several young attendees for misbehavior at prayer meetings. He recounts seeing youths misbehaving and threatens immediate resignation if conduct does not improve.
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William P. Bruce
Greenville Reformed Church
Rankards
New York
Fragrant Liquid Fratative Remedy Questioned
A historical notice extols a pleasant liquid with safe use for women under many conditions as a favorite remedy. It notes the preparation does not act on kidneys or bowels and implies limited effectiveness in that department.
Paris Street Cleaning System Described in depth
G T Ferris surveys Paris sanitation in Harper's Weekly, detailing a centralized prefect of Seine police structure, two engineers direct two Paris districts, with 61 overseers and 2200 workers. The plant stores at central depots, uses 190 mechanical sweepers and water carts, and employs extensive disinfecting and washing to keep streets clean.
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G. T. Ferris
Harper’s Weekly
Paris
Police
New York
Seine
Romabicen
Dag Ee
On the Border. A Canada customs officer’s warning
A fragment from Munsey's Weekly recalls a Canada customs officer telling Henry to empty his lungs before crossing. The exchange hints at tariff fears and mentions a compound of ay d regy ang oxy eeU a Raw 4.
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Munsey's
Niagara Custom House
Henry
Canada
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