Yale Presidents Hadley and Dwight contrasted in style
The Philadelphia Post profiles Yale leaders Hadley and Dwight, noting Hadley’s nervous, energetic temperament versus Dwight’s calm dignity. It recounts Dwight’s approachable kindness, his annual freshman talks, and a favored tale about Evarts highlighting a well trained mind.
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Hadley
Yale
Timothy Dwight
Dwight
William M. Evarts
Mr. Evarts
Seymour
Mr. Hadley
Professor Seymour
Philadelphia Post
What He Studied and Found After the Fight
A Kentucky lawyer Simmondson harassed country witnesses during a land case cross examination. He taunted them with questions about telling a lie. A tall farmer responded by throwing an inkstand at Simmondson, striking him on the nose and stunning him. The judge fined the farmer for contempt. No verdict.
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Kentucky
Simmondson
Simomondson
Too Many Dogs in Kansas report from Leslie's Weekly
The Kansas State Agricultural Society notes a dog surplus versus sheep, with 176 000 dogs and 200 000 sheep. Two years ago sheep outnumbered dogs by 30 percent, last year by 17 percent. In one county 909 dogs per sheep. in twelve counties 209 dogs per sheep. The piece argues dog overproduction harms farmer prosperity.
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Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural Society
Leslie's Weekly
Paris Train Ticket Refusal Ends With Fine
A Paris traveler refused to surrender his ticket to an inspector claiming dirty hands could contaminate him. After a legal dispute over the meaning of show present to the inspector, the court fined him one franc. An English report notes rising prices for rare musical books due to American demand.
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London
Lancet
Black lioness added to Jardin des Plantes collection
Paris notes a rare black lioness joins the Jardin des Plantes menagerie. Lions of this color are confined to the Sahara interior and are scarce there. In other items a Detroit quote ponders women proposing to men and suggests safety may improve when that happens.
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Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
Sahara
Burglars Followed Tom-Pills Shop Report
A casual exchange notes burglars entering chemist Tom-Pills and stealing perfume valued at ten shillings. The mood is light as they joke about detectives and current events with banter about Aunt Hetty and Uncle Sam. Strong names appear in conversation.
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Tom—Pills
Jerry
Notice of Administrator Appointed for Benjamin W. Snow's Estate
On October 19 1899 Sw Fred Fish announces appointment by the Bristol Probate Court as Administrator of Benjamin W Snow late of Bristol deceased. All claimants must present or file claims with the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
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Bristol
Charles A. Greene
Phebe I. Greene
J.howard Manchester
Bristol Phnix
Herbert F. Bennett
Peqbate Court
Abby E. Luther
Abby F.miller
Frederic L. Waldron
Ph&nrx
Benjamin W. Snow
Pelaey H Chadwick
Hornejlsville
New_York
Benjamin W. Davis
P Genie
Mary Bent
Lizzie Leitiger
Carl F Leitiger
Bristol Pratnix
Herbert F Bennett
R. I
Cook Street
Charles L. Wardwell
Constitution Street
Rhode Island
Henry H. Tilley
Mary E. Tilley
Church Street
Rebecca A. Church
William H. Pitman
Andrew J. Pitman
Narragansett Avenue
James McCaughey
Henry H Tilley
Orrin L. Bosworth
Guardian
Monkey cashiers in Siamese trade shock and delight readers
An odd tale explains how Siamese merchants employ large apes as coin testers. Each ape tastes coins by mouth to detect good money, then deposits authentic coins. rejects bad coins with a fierce throw and loud chattering. The method, kept secret, has made ape cashiers universal in Liam.
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Siam
Liam
Keith's New Theatre Promises One Of The Seasons Best
Keith's New Theatre unveils a varied weekly program led by Harry Lacy in Sam Todd of Yale with Ida Van Sielen and Earle Remington. The bill features the Brothers Damm, Barnes and Sisson, the Monte Myro group, Lucie Verdier, Ritta Linde, and motion pictures. Janet Melville and Evie Stetson headline a long list of acts plus operatic sketches, dancing and comedy numbers. The Amiable Plutocrat and The Unamiable Pauper entertain amid a lively variety program.
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Keith's New Theatre
Harry Lacy
Sam Todd
Yale
Ida van Sielen
Earle Remington
Brothers Damm
Barnes and Sisson
Monte Myro
Lucie Verdier
Ritta Linde
Shamrock
Columbia
Dewey Arch
New York
Wilson
Ledester Kennedy
Quatrelil
Willett and Thorne
Frauds in pawnbroking demand wary buyers
A Philadelphia Item excerpt warns pawnbrokers and lenders about overvalued pledges. Experts misjudge, while con artists use painted diamonds, colored stones, and counterfeit watches to secure large loans on fake collateral. Even sharp industry men lose when fooled.
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Switzerland
Philadelphia
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Vitality and Health
Bismarck's iron nerve came from splendid health and indomitable will. If you seek similar qualities and success, use Dr King’s New Life Pills. They unlock brain and body power. Only 25c at J H Young & Co's drug store.
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Dr. King
H Young & Co
Obituaries for Rudolph Yarser and Charles Kerwin
Rudolph Yarser aged 50 died in this town on October 17 at Soldiers Home. Charles Kerwin aged 54 died in this town on October 18 at the same facility.
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Kerwin
lIn
Charles Kerwin
Guardian Question Settled in Probate Court
In a postponed session of the Probate Court on Wednesday morning H F Bennett was named guardian of 10 year old Frederika Doringh after a compromise between Miss Pauline Doringh and Miss Josephine Boynton who sought guardianship at the regular Monday session. When Frederika reaches 14 she may choose her own guardian.
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H. F. Bennett
Frederika Doringh
Pauline Doringh
Josephine Boynton
Mr. Bennett
Reynolds
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