A Diplomat's Ward Becomes a Detective Farce
Geoffrey Hurst faces ruin after missing papers are stolen on a voyage to Florence. Stephen Grant, posing as a policeman, engineers a midnight sting with Hammond's help to recover the letter case intact, exposing the mastermind and sparing Hurst from dishonor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey Hurst
Stephen Grant
Geoff
Florence
Geoffrey
Stephen
Foreign Office
Slammond
Stéphen
Calais
Yorkshire
Hammond
Pride and Poverty on a Broadway Cable Car
A Washington Star report recalls a Pride and Poverty tale aboard a New York Broadway cable car. A lady refuses to pay a child fare, insisting she has never paid before, until the conductor enforces the rules and offers a loan. She admits she is too proud to admit she lacks a dime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Ivy
Dean
Washington Star
Reed Admitted To Bar On Civil War Legal Tender Question
In 1863 California during the Civil War Thomas B Reed is praised by Robert P Porter for answering a key question. Wallace asked if the legal tender act was constitutional Reed said yes and was admitted to the bar while Tom Bodley declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Thomas B. Reed
California
Robert P. Porter
Wallace
Maine
Tom Bodley
Soaked Philosopher and Poet Debate Education
The Detro it Journal quotes the Philosopher of the Real saying kindness yields tractable boys while blows torment them, with the Poet replying that common clay is stubborn when soaked. A separate note contrasts doctors prolonging life for the rich and poor, ending with a quip on blood circulation as a heart matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real
Detrot Journal
Fifth gospel? Papyrus fragments spark debate on Peter authoring New Testament
German scholars argue two fragmentary papyri may reveal a fifth gospel attributed to Peter. They cite references to origins and Epiphanius, with Egyptian Coptic leaves suggesting a larger text. Discovery follows recent Cairo papyrus purchases for the University of Strasbourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Matthew
Mark
Uke
John
Lippolytus
Epiphanius
Origén
Jerome
Theophylact
Cairo
Egypt
University of Strasburg
Germany
Ancient gospel fragment hints at Peter or James authorship
Fragment analysis by Spiegelberg and Schmidt places the fifth century manuscript as a translation of a Greek text from the second century. The passages describe Gethsemane and the Apostles, with Peter identified as author candidate and claims of eyewitness narration. A Philadelphia washhouse novelty follows, detailing public laundry services and mixed usage by men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Peter
St John
St James
Gethsemane
Pts
St. Peter
Missionary Release Heroic Stand by Minister Conger
Townspeople recall Minister Conger’s rise in public life as a resident of Iowa. The Des Moines Capital notes his modest reply to honor plans, saying he only did his duty. He met and wooed Sarah Pike in Lombard Illinois, married in 1864, and fought bravely in the war rising to major.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
Des. Moines
Brazil
Anister
Lombard, University
Galesburg
Ill
Teadhing School
Sarah J. Pike
Fort Sumter
Miss Pike
May Conger
Dexter
American Bible Society
United States
United States of America
Woman Politician's Wife Shapes Views on Roles
Mrs JIS Jones wife of a prominent senator and Democratic National Committee chairwoman shares views on women's roles in politics. She asserts women's place is at home yet urges reading to engage with issues and expresses unwavering support for her husband regardless of outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis Jones
Democratic National
Chinese Consul General Warns of Strong Chinese Armed Forces
Mo Yow states Chinese are well armed with modern weapons from arsenals and notes Shantung men of six feet plus height. He warns invaders that underestimation could bring terrible slaughter. Wu reflects government paralysis over China’s disturbances and worries about press reports. Captain Pearce discusses Illinois fish distribution and bass as ideal species for streams. Bride goes before a punctured tire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Yow
San Francisco
Washington
Shantung Province
China
Jam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dover Harbor
Sammouid
George Hammond
St. John’s Wood
Egcortrey
Hammoond
Penny Pictorial Magazine
PRIDE
Vel
Garden
Christ
Jesus
W Spiegelberg
Strasburg University
IW Schmidt
Vatican
Jakoby
Tie
God
Philadelphia
Aoian
Europe
Chicago Post
Tnpuch Watuc
Ivac
Orany Wud
Mesika Fyre
Utc
J. C. Pearce
National Fish Commission
Ilinois
Sanitary Canal
Tllinois
Mithigag
Indiana
Michigan
Huron
Superior
Bride
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!