George Sand’s Mannish Garb and Royal Blood Mixed
The article notes George Sand wore a long gray overcoat a woolen tie and boots, smoked publicly and earned the nickname Illustrious Hybrid. Yet her hands remained feminine and graceful, reflecting a blend of French working class and aristocratic line. She claimed blood of kings mixed with that of the poor and lowly, astride two classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Finds
Addities
George Sand
Mme. Dudevant
Paris
How Sea Birds Get a Drink
An elderly sailor recalls seeing sea birds drink during a tropical squall. Birds detect distant storms, fly hundreds of miles to beneath dark clouds, and drink rainwater as it falls, preserving water during long ocean journeys, as described by the Portland Oregonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Portland
Oregonian
Oxford Training: Aims Beyond Specialization
The London Outlook notes Oxford trains minds for broad thinking rather than ready made professions. It argues that a well educated person gains a wider view of subjects by approaching them from a different standpoint, producing adaptable, thoughtful citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
London
Tatar Etymology and Misconceptions in History
The name Tatar derives from a Turanian root meaning to stretch or draw a bow, but thirteenth century Tatars invading eastern Europe sparked the belief they fulfilled the opening of Tartarus. A chronicler described them as demonic Tartari, fueling a persistent misconception about the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Tartarus
West estate administratrix request heard in Bristol court
In Bristol on December 29 1904 the widow Hueatein L West seeks appointment as administratrix of the William L West estate intestate The petition is referred to January 16 1906 at 10 30 am in the Probate Room Bristol Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix Probate Clerk Herbert F Bennett ordered publication
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bistol
William L. West
Arking
Hueatein L. West
Brisowol
Bristol
Bristol Phaznix
Herbert F. Bennett
Probate Court of Bristol Final Account for Joseph Sexton
George H. Peck as Rhode Island administrator presents final account of Joseph J. Sexton late of Fall River Massachusetts deceased. The court refers the account to January 16, 1905 at 10 30 am in Bristol Probate Court for consideration. Notice to be published fourteen days once weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robate
Bristol
Joseph J. Sexton
George H. Peck
Rhode Island
Fall River
Aachusetts
Bristol Phanix
Herbert F. Bennett
Bowling Tournament Narrow Victory After Christmas Claim
Rufus Murray led his team to a tight win over John Newman as Murray’s squad swept three strings with a decisive strike by Bradbury in the penultimate frame. The first string slipped by by one pin, the second and third by one pin each, delivering a dramatic late surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Murray
John Newman
Bradbury
Christmas Exercises at North East District School
Christmas exercises were held at the North East District school with evergreens and a tree. The program included songs and readings by students such as Gertrude West Andrew Campbell Grace West and other named pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North East District School
North East District
Gertrude B. West
Mabel ¥. Wilcox
Santa Claus
Oliver Mason
John Enos
Robert Campbell
Ethel M. Smith
Roswell Mason
Mamie Campbell
Rose Durant
Christmas Manger
John ‘Enos
Liberty of the Press Unknown in Russia
In Russia the freedom of publication is severely restricted and press silence hides harsh realities. The piece cites famine in 1901, censored reporting, and a governor suppressing Vyatskaya Gazeta with police raids to seize copies, illustrating implicit obedience to authorities. It references I J Dillon and the American Monthly Review of Reviews for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Vyatskaya Gazeta
I. J. Dillon
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Sparks and Tilley Birth Announcements in Town
In this town on Dec 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Nathlantel W Sparks. In the same town on Dec 80 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Edwin Tilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Nathlantel W. Sparks
Tilley
Edwin Tilley
Services at the Baptist Church Featured Gospel Evangelist
The First Baptist church schedules a week of gospel services led by Prof. B. P. Stout the Singing Evangelist assisted by Rev. John Stewart of Providence. Evening and Sunday sessions begin at 7.45 p m and 10 30 a m 2 30 and 7 p m with a fast day on Monday January 2 at 3 30 and 7 45 p m. The series follows a recent Manchester New Hampshire revival. The Christmas services were held in the auditorium after repairs to the windows and included an anonymous gift of an individual communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
B. P. Stout
John Stewart
Providence
Stout
the Hirst Baptist Church
Bullock
A. S. Stowell
Providence Post Office Contract Awarded to Horton & Hemenway
Washington dispatch reports the Treasury Secretary awarded the Providence post office contract to Horton & Hemenway for 459290 dollars. the firm, the lowest of 18 bidders, will build a four story granite structure with ground dimensions 125 by 190 feet. interiors and future floor use are to be decided, with courts on the third floor and public offices on the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Horton & Hemenway
Providence
Boston
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Clarke & Howe
Wallis E. Howe
Custom and Internal Revenues
United States Courts
Bristol Y M C A Defeats Fall River In Basketball Triumph
The Bristol Y M C A first team beat Fall River Y M C A Independents 54 to 27 in the local gym. Bristol led 18 all at halftime and dominated the second half 86 to 14, with Abbott Van Almkirk and Wardwell delivering strong interior work and McAdams helping for Fall River.
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Bristol Y. M. O. A
Fall River Y. M. O. A
Abbott
van Almkirk
Wardwell
Fall River Boys
McAdams
Fred McAdams
Jone
O. Higgins
Terey McCaughey
R.g. O’keefe
L.z
Martin
L.g. Bristo
McCaughey
Ball River
Higgins
Learne
O'Keefe
O’keefe
H. R. Newman
L. O. Bradshaw
Be Quick Remedy Promises Quick Croup Relief
Be Quick urges immediate action when a child shows croup symptoms. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is touted as preventing the attack if given as soon as hoarseness or croupy cough appears. Described as safe, pleasant, and effective, it is offered for sale by W. H. Bullington.
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W. H. Bullington
A Novel Way - So Fame A Novel Way
Miles Barnicourt an American youth with a vivid imagination seeks dueling honor abroad to prove himself. A misread insult in a Paris cafe leads to a pistol duel with Jacques Verdier. Friends intervene. Verdier’s creditors threaten. the duel is ultimately called off and Barnicourt returns unscathed amid public curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Barnicourt
Barnicourt
Charles Maubray
Paris
Jacques Verdier
Bainicourt
Maubray
Verdier
Perkins
Versailles
Sparnicourt
America
M. Verdier
M. Jacques Verdier
Thomas Kent Waterman
Woman of Battle on the Hill by Two Rivers
In 1904 T C McClure recounts a cavalry guard escorting a colonel’s wife from Fort Hill to Lawrenceburg through a wary frontier. After a night amid boulders and pines, Indians attack in force. The woman fights with a Winchester, inspiring the men as they repulse the assault. After days endure, the colonel’s wife is believed to have killed one enemy and wounded another, earning the nickname Woman of Battle. Peace returns months later when the chief visits the fort to honor her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. McClure
Redan
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Hill
Lawrenceburg
M. Quad
New Year Vaudeville at Keith's Promises Nine Headliners
Keith's unveils a New Year program led by nine headline vaudeville acts. John C Rice and Sally Cohen star in Our Honeymoon, with Frank Bush, The Basque Quartette, Inky Boys, and more. The lineup includes animals, dancing, singing, comedy, a Japanese troupe, musical acts, and Biograph films.
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Keith's
John C Rice
Sally Cohen
Providence
Mr. Rice
Thomas Wise
H.H. Winslow
Miss Cohen
Frank Bush
Charles Burke
Grace la Bone
New York
Boston Brothers
Wilbur Hill
Willette Whitaker
Jennie Yeaman
Diennes
Sugemoto
Valveno Brothers
Bertha Allison
Hoyt
Mr and Mrs. Lucier
Biograph
John Craig
Lillian Lawrence
Mary Young
San Francisco
Guilmette Found Guilty In Minnesota Murder Trial
Joseph Guilmette of Woonsocket was found guilty in Crookston Minnesota of first degree murder in the October 17 killing of Mathias Mongeon. The case involved disputed identity, attempts at alibi, and a brutal slaying with a gun and blunt force. Guilmette faced life imprisonment or hanging under the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Guilmette
Woonsocket
Crookston
Minn
Mathias Mongeon
Mongeon
Ontario
Canada
Philips Fontainpe
Guilmette
Garvin
Joseph E. Brodie
Crockston
Guuilmette
Joseph Mongeon
Rector of St Luke’s praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Ashburnham Ontario April 18 1903 rector of St Luke’s Church testifies to the remedy’s quick cure. He detailed a severe cough and cold before Easter and says after using three doses he preached three times on Easter Day. He credits the medicine with restoring his voice and health.
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Ashburnham
Ontario
Chamberlain
Ashburnham, Ont
A Langfeldt
St. Luke’s Church
Chamberlain Medicine Co
W. H Buffington
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State Street
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J. Matterson
R. Bradbury
J. Newman
H. E. Strong
L Sanford
G. Qole
T. Brightman
F. M. Dimond
John W Best
Seto Faull, Jr
F. A. Bunnes
J. F. Farrally
F. L. Waldron
J. W. Best
L. F. Gorham
W. Pearse
A. R. Newman
OC. Dimond
Andrew Campbell
Grace E. West
Herry Wilcox
Edith Smith Long
Kris Kringle
Travelis
Charles Mason
Addie Wilcox
Santa Olaus
Joseph Durant
Frank Enos
William Smith
Dolly
Mamie Enos
Yporkie Wilcox
Santa Clau 3
Abbie Smith
Liberty of the Press
the Baptist Church
B. P Stout
Manchester
New Hampshire
Providence Post Office
Basket Ball
Beechantz’s
Keith's New Theatre
ST. Luke's
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