Murder at Sea and a Lost Love in England
Ephraim Sant, blind and driven, overhears plans for vengeance over his granddaughter’s murder. He travels toward England aboard the Rosalie, seeking the killer Raphael Eztak, while his companion Daring faces a breakup as Editha Gabriel reveals an engagement to Vespatian. A moonlit reunion with Larrom’s daughter Editha ends in emotional upheaval as loyalties collide.
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England
Editha Gabriel
America
Louis
Daring
Raphael Eztak
Ephraim Sant
Thardi
Tam
Danine
Piot, Vespatian
the Hydro
Tan
Epitha Gabriel
Murderer in Love Tragedy Ends Nighttime Confession
Editha Gabriel learns Vespatian dies by a hidden wound after a confrontation in the library. Ephraim Sant reveals he killed Vespatian to save Louis Daring, and Editha confirms a dangerous, deadly plan unfolded. The coroner and inquest await more revelations as Sant dies.
Geneva jury rules value of a kiss at $1 each
In Geneva county a Birmingham paper reports a jury verdict finding William Horton guilty of assault and battery for kissing Miss Sallie Jones without consent. Horton claimed the kiss was consensual and noted prior kisses. the jury fined $150, stating kisses in Geneva were worth $1 each.
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Geneva
Birmingham
Ala
William Horton
Little Queen Outwits Teacher In Geography Lesson
The young Queen Wilhelmina of Holland was punished by her governess for a missed geography lesson. She drew a map of Europe where the instructor's country appeared as a tiny dot while Holland loomed as a vast realm, revealing the queen’s sly correction.
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Holland
Wilhelmina
Europe
Thou Art but a Giddy Girl in Whittier Exchange
Mary A Livermore, having just passed her 70th birthday, attended a small gathering with Dr. Holmes and Whittier. The conversation touched on ages as the poets admitted their 80th birthdays and Whittier urged Livermore to hurry, retorting that she is “a giddy girl.”
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Mary A. Livermore
Dr. Holmes and
Whittier
Mrs. Livermore
J. Whittier
Governors Domestic Life Revealed in Harp of Boston’s New England
The article explores Governor Burleigh and Mrs. Burleigh personal life, describing their open house during legislature sessions, social hospitality, and family dynamics. It notes Burleigh’s simple salary, frequent public engagements, church attendance, and his six children. Mrs. Burleigh is highlighted as influential, with Bowdoin-educated children including editor Clarence and daughter Carrie married to Dr. R J Martin.
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Taine
Burleigh
Capitol
Gov. Burleigh
Bowdoin
Judge Williamson
Belfast
Lucy
Ethel
Gov Edwin Burleigh of Maine A Plain Farmer at Heart
Governor Burleigh, nearly four years in Maine’s leadership, is a Republican in politics only and notably democratic in manners. He remembers names well, grew up on a farm in Aroostook County, and keeps a simple life in a cozy Grove Street home near the State House. He spends most time at home, meeting public men in his parlors or at the capitol, with a warm office and hearth in the two story house known as the old Benjamin Swan place.
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Massachusetts
William Eustis Krussell
Russell
New York Sun
Executive
State House
Cambridge
State St
Dread Congregational Church
Brattie St
Joshua H. Swan
Margaret Manning Swan
Richard
Edwin
Burleigh
Maine
Gov. Burleigh
Aroostock County
Augusta
Bangor
Grove and
Swan Sts
Benjamin Swan
Wyman
Capitol
Poiannone
Hartford
Phineas Co. Lounsbury
Ridgefield
Bulkeley
Washington St
Barbour
Lucius A. Barbour
Lounsbury
New York
Connecticut
Richard D. Hubbard
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Joseph R. Hawley
Marshall Jewell
Gov. Parkeiey
William H. Bulkeley
Union For Home Work
General Assembly
Or. Bulkeley
Hartford Club
Herbert W. Ladd
Rhode Island
Providence
Ladd
Little Rhody
The
Hope
Narragansett Bay
Gov. Ladd
Frances
Miss Hope
Tts
Pamphle
Newport
Little River
Pittsfield
New Hampshire
Hiram A. Tuttle
Granite State
Theis
Govie
Main
Bank Sts
Hampshire
Executive Chamber
Tuttle
New Eagle Hotel
V. Tuttle
Abeir
F. K. Folsom
Dorchester
Mass
Hiram Tuttle Folsom
Merrimack County
Gov
Ian
Rowe
Hiram
Hi” Tuttle
Hyde Park
Lamoille County
Montpelier
Vermont
Carroll 8. Page
Phanix
Pawe
Gov. Page
New England
H. M. McFarland
Governors Homes In Hartford And Other State Capitals
A survey of executive residences and social life across New England states reveals Hartford hosts multiple past and present governors in prominent homes on Washington Street and nearby hills. It notes Governor Bulkeley and family routines, plus profiles of Ladd in Rhode Island, Tuttle in New Hampshire, Page in Vermont, and social customs of early state leadership.
Will Fashion Relent Yet Beautiful Silk Gowns
ADA BACHE CONE discusses the February 1892 New York fashion study on Japanese silk dress, noting round waists, varied trimmings, and proposed demi dresses. Observes that if beauty fully developed, trims would be excessive, predicting trends may relent.
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New York
Redfern Coats Showcase Velvet Capes and Lace
Redfern presents Antwerp blue velvet coats with leather edging and lace flounces, paired with bold evening blouses in China crepe. Fashion notes favor lace over gauzy fabrics, with fur edging and satin or velvet trims replacing fur. back coats gain street-cred despite acknowledged ugliness, best worn by tall, refined figures.
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New York
Redfern
Antwerp
Fashion notes on skirts and flowing robes
The piece discusses skirt designs and the virtue of folds over smooth figures. It contrasts side plaited, smooth garments with figured fabrics and notes the beauty of loose gowns, citing Chinese and Japanese styles for their softened, flowered surfaces. It comments on how patterns adapt to poses and the charm of variation.
Alternation in Japanese dress silks for harmonious effect
The piece discusses the art of alternation in Japanese dress, using light and dark contrasts to enrich silks. It advises placing contrasts in constructive parts like linings and sashes, suggests color pairings, and notes popular black grounded silks for spring. Also contains food recipes and culinary notes interleaved.
Young man asks coroner for medical advice in New York
A hopeful medical student visited Coroner Levy in New York and asked about knowledge of the human body. When questioned on skull bones he hesitated, then claimed he held the names in his head, a response that unsettled the coroner geniality.
Split Bank Notes in Hancock Tax Case
Tax Collector Andrew Bouchou of Hancock turned over a split bank note as part of his funds to Supervisor Wheeler on January 12. The note appeared to be a $20 bill but the back was a pasted fake. The cashier in Nichols' bank spotted the deceit, and the scheme could net the offender about $15 if the mate is passed for twenty dollars.
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Andrew Bouchou
Hancock
Wheeler
Nichols
The Height of Bliss Judge Hojack-Did Tom Look Happy
A fragmented item questions Tom Dik’s demeanor during a marriage moment. It hints at a crowd and a judge named Hojack and wonders if Tom appeared content while being wed, suggesting a public scene with mixed reactions.
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Tom
Tomdik
Packer
American women noted in European high society circles
The London Sunday Times quotes observers praising American women in France Italy and at British aristocratic gatherings. It notes Mme Ribot and others in politics as transatlantic wives who adapt quickly to hotel life and social events while English women are described as elegant but less fashionably savvy.
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France
Italy
London Sunday Times
Matis Mitchell
Duct de la Rochefoucauld
Rth
Mme. Ribot
Anglesey
King of Georgia
Georgia Antebellum Frolic Tale Ends With A Jackass
Evan P Howell recounts a Georgia story from antebellum days about a Griffin county frolic bound young planter’s son. A privileged darkey jokes the son’s waxed mustache and shining boots resemble a lion until a remark reveals the horse gate and the blunt truth that the lad resembles a jackass in the morning sun.
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Evan P. Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Griffin County
Darkey
Peter
Massa Robert
Massa
Herschel
Telegraph Networks Across Major Cities Revealed
In New York there are about 10 000 public and private telephones. London reports about 6 600. Berlin lists around 17 600. Paris records roughly 10 000 telephones. The figures show substantial urban communications infrastructure variations.
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New York
London
Berlin
Paris
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Young Daring
Mr. Sant
Professor
Louis Daring
Mr. Larrom
Prof
Vespasian
Editha
Ares
Prof. Vespatian
Mr. Daring
Darling
Sant
Vespatian
Raphael Ezrak
Professor Respatials
Blome Life
Teacher
Commonwealth
Tor Guonk
Gov. Bulkeley
Gov. Tuttle
Governor Page
Chicago
the Tribune
Mercantile Register
W. Mead Walter
Ada Bache Cone
Ibe
le Baron
Breemont
AVE Sr
Washington
Alvin Brice
Senator Sherman
Boston
Kenna
Senator Kenna
West Virginia
Mia
Senator Davis
Minnesota
Davis
Mary Sherman
Sherman
Miss H
Miss Leiter
Miss Brice
Calvin Brice
Ohio
Stamford
Morton
Gibson
Maryland
N. Y
Herald
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