Diplomat's Farewell Dinner Sparks Old Grievances
The article recounts James Russell Lowell's perceived snub in London 1880s by Alphonso Taft and Moncure Conway. Conway recalls Taft's 1882 visit and Lowell's alleged discourtesy, hindering a formal farewell banquet for Lowell. Conway's lasting resentment influenced London's American social thanks to Lowell.
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Judge Taft
Gen. Merritt
Mr. Lowell
Conway
Lowell
E. J. Edwards
Booth and Yarrington ties charm Greenwich parish
In recollections from the late Rev. B M Yarrington of Greenwich Conn the elderly rector recounts Edwin Booth the actor forming a close bond with his parish. Booth attended services Sunday after Sunday and enjoyed time with local children enriching his religious reflection.
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B. M. Yarrington
Episcopal Church
Greenwich
Conn
Edwin Booth
Booth
Winter Garden
New York City
Yarrington
Mr. Yarrington
Kingdom of Heaven
EB. J. Edwards
Tilden’s Infalible Political Intuitions Unearthed
A memoir recounts Samuel J. Tilden describing his political instincts as infallible. He predicts Grant’s third term at the 1880 Republican convention and identifies Conkling’s faction shaping the New York state scene after Hayes’s presidency.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Conkling
Grant
Republican Party
Hayes
Tilden
Rochester
Senator Jonkling
Gen. Grant
Marco
Senator Conkling
Mr. Tilden
K. J. Edwards
A Case of Maighing Involving Mrs Robison
Fragmentary item notes a remark about Mrs Robinson and a cryptic line on marital sympathy. The readable phrases suggest a light social note or anecdote without clear event or names beyond Mrs Robinson.
Newspapers Make Writings in Better Style Than Magazines
The author argues that American newspaper writers display agility, breadth, and rapid thinking, producing sharper prose than weaker periodicals. Citing Goldwin Smith Dana and Hazeltine, he defends daily journalism as demanding accuracy and intensity beyond magazines.
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Fctiow
Goldwin Smith
Charles A. Dana
Mr. Hazeltine
Walsted
Alnea
Philadelphia
Presa
Denver cattle markets show varied beef and dairy prices
Market report lists grain fed beef steers good to choice and hay fed cows and heifers at mixed levels. Prices noted for grain and hay fed cattle, calves, feeders, stockers, hogs sheep and eggs with grain and hay inputs and regional price ranges across Colorado Nebraska Idaho and South Park.
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Ieee
Cholee
AO L.gs
Hewitt Leads Santa Fe Archaeology Expedition to Maya Ruins
Dr Edgar L Hewitt director of the School of American Archaeology will lead an expedition with Professors Morley and Nusbaum to Guatemala and San Salvador to study ancient Maya sites. The group will travel via Mexico City to Tehuantepec and the Guatemalan coast for a three month field season with plans to return next year. G W Newton named special agent for the New Mexico mines and manufactures census under secretarial supervision. Lon Hampton of Worland, formerly of Billings, Mont, was severely bitten while separating fighting dogs and had his arm amputated after blood poisoning. Mia Emile B Randall widow of Brig Gen George M Randall retired, died at Cheyenne from stomach trouble.
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G W Newton
Lon Hampton
Worland
Bilings
Mont
Mia
Emile B
Randall
George M, Randall
Cheyenne
Leader Arrest Sparks Citywide Labor Tensions
Police arrest Clarence O Pratt national organizer for the union on conspiracy to incite riot as Governor Stuart moves to call out three regiments of state militia. Warrants issued for John J Murphy and Peter Driscoll amid rioting that injured and killed several, with a general sympathy strike possible for 100000 workers.
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Philadelphia
Corg
Clarence O. Pratt
Pratt
C. O. Pratt
Gorman
John J. Murphy
Central Labor Union
Peter Driscoll
Carmen’s
Stuart
Stewart
Forty-sixth Street
West Philadelphia
Fred Tyson
Thin City
Carmen
The
New British Election Probable in House of Commons
In London the Commons scene shows the government lacking votes to push legislation without a general election likely within months. Asquith plans to push financial reform first, Redmond rejects the budget program, Labour mobilizes, and Conservatives may back the budget to avoid chaos while Lords gain leverage to block reform and trigger another vote.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
House of Lords
John FE. Redmond
Laborites
Redmond
Lords
Weston’s a Long Walk to Holbrook
Weston arrived at Winslow at 9 30 breakfasted and rested he planned to walk to Holbrook before nightfall a distance of fifty three miles for the day marking a long trek through New Mexico with the veteran intent to press on.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Weston
Winslow
Holbrook
Tillman Improves. South Carolina Senator Shows Hope
The condition of Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina continued to improve and physicians expressed renewed hope for his ultimate recovery. The outlook now appears more favorable.
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Washington
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Quaker Oats Promoted As Pure Food For Strength
A magazine article advocates dietary choices to build brass and muscle and cites Quaker Oats as a superior, pure, flavorful cereal. It notes oatmeal tops fat foods and urges Americans to eat more oats for health and vigor. Also explains cemetery etymology from Greek Kolmeterion meaning sleeping place, not city of the dead.
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Europe
Bethalm
Murine Eye Remedies Ad Offered in 48 Page Agency
An old advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedies for eye trouble with claims of strengthening weak eyes and easing pain. The piece includes a stray joke about telepathy from Senator Sorghum and a brief Exchange quote, suggesting light editorial padding around the ad.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicag
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James Ruspel Lowell
Vingland
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Taft
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E. 0. Merritt
New York
Mr. Conway
Cincinnati
Austria
United States
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Maeterlinck
Washington Star
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