Ghostly Ashley Hall Road Trip Through St Andrews Oaks
A New York Post correspondent leads a Charleston river trip describing Woodlands and Ashley Hall ruins, ancient oaks, and a vanished hospitality era. The piece recalls Colonel Bull's sacrifice of household goods to save slaves and the last remains of a grand Carolina estate amid postwar raider devastation.
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St. Andrew’s
Ashley Hall
My Lady’s
Ashley
Mansion
South
Drayton Hall
Colonel Bull
Carolina
Doughty
Cor
New York Post
The Pope and His Work toward Unity
London Spectator argues that Pope Leo XIII has made notable progress in uniting Christendom. He has reconciled with France and Russia, aims at England, the East, and the United States, and seeks to invite others back to Rome. Yet real reunion requires intellectual conversion, not just friendly reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo XIII
Kingdom of
Italy
England
United States
London Spectator
Quiet Exit After Lexow Committee Session
The Lexow committee final session ends with senators departing while one figure lingers the witness chair. The chair is called a “terrible personality” and considered a potent symbol by observers. A motion seeks to gift the chair to Dr Parkhurst, while others vie for possession. Nearby, a Missouri anecdote recalls a Pea Ridge explosion unsettling a Delano pair. An Arkansas traveler’s shell relics and a reward offer to newsboys close the miscellany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexow Committee
New York World
Mia Galle
Uncle Dan
Byrnes
Senator Bradley
City of
Lexow
Dr. Parkhurst
Goff
The Hame O Burns Poem On Burns Birthday
A Bristol letter submits an 1895 poem inspired by Burns birthday, defending Burns cottage from sale amid Ayr Incorporation fears. The piece frames Burns as humanity’s poet and includes a Hartford Courant origin, with a dramatic plea to preserve the Burns home and celebrate the poet’s memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Phoeniz
Hubert Burns
Bristol, R. L
Burns
Ayrshire
Burns’ Club
Hartford Courant
Comenda
Hermes
Eny
Ayr
Thie
Superba at Providence Opera House Promises Grand Spectacle
The Hanlon brothers present Superba at Providence Opera House for three nights and a Wednesday matinee starting next Monday. The show includes illusions like The Execution Chair and The Useful Man, plus a large mirror trick with a clown. Cast features Miss Julia Mackay and the Sobrods brothers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superba
Hanlon Brothers
Providence
Julia Mackay
Sobrods Brothers
Uhan, Guyer
Bentie Goodwin
John Maweun
Otberg
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