Mairbreadth Escapes of a Scotch American Scout
An account from Lloyd's Newspaper details Scottish American scout McLaren's perilous 183 mile trek to safety after escaping beset by four enemy commanders near Bloemfontein. He evades capture through night marches, aided by a brave young woman who shelters him and provides an address. He nears Basutoland border before reaching Bloemfontein safe after multiple captures and death sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's
Bennett Turleigh Serond-Hanl
M'Lahen
Sigures
Khine
United Bureau America
Mexico
Ben Wynlere
Broad
Chelen
Thnemfontein
the Koch
Poeltion
Te Ehuot
Beonard
Byal Ofan
Couper
Mara’ Pet
Brinston
Ara Wessels
Lee Olls
Pest
Iker Farm
Weenderken
Puarie
Sen
Bauer
Mom
Dameel
Wong
Shaim
Abe
Commando Nekmad Willow Grange
Jim
McLaren
Ladybrand
Basutoland
Blerksdorp
Bloemfontein
Erathiude
Japanese Majesty’s Court Ceremony Amid Imperial Procession
A vivid account describes the imperial procession to the royal pavilion beside a lake. Emperor Meiji travels in simple uniform with orders. Empress Shoken follows in a pale gown. Courtiers, guards, and court ladies arrange along bridges as music plays and dignitaries bow. The scene ends with the return to the palace amid ceremonial display and suppers for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barberlain
Muteu
Iba
Hapako
Ter Boty
Sheales
Ubsee
Witte
Misiekins
The King and Barnes Parody Bet in Natick Crowd
An American crowd at Natick witnessed a humorous wager over a Prince riding a horse. Barnes seized the riderless horse after the Prince toppled, earning cheers and a shouted ten dollar stake as law enforcers contained the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Hasd
Mr Barnes
Bridie
Erie
New Reform Scheme for Tompkins County Youth
A novel reformatory plan, described by Mr Osbhorne at a Lord Justice run Jerualem Chamber meeting, forms young offenders into a republican community with self chosen judges policemen and rulers. Each child earns a living and pledges obedience to their self made laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins County
U.S.A
Henn Collin
Jerualem Chamber
Osbhorne
Pangborn the Miner Who Won Millicent Lermond
In Colorado Pangborn, a mighty prospector, woos Millicent Lermond after she jilts another lover. He pursues her across mountains by telegraph and train, wins a clandestine Denver wedding, and spirits her to the Gunnison country as his wife, amid social consternation and legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pangborn
Gunnison
Washington
Colorado
Barkies
Panghern
Parnebern
Fungivern
Brown Palace
Lermond
Hayrey
Loere
Larmor
Panghorn
Jean
Lormond
Mia
Traniely
Cenk
Popersin
Lernend
Bert
Tadeo
Laren
Hayes
Miss Lermond
Marcy
Parvgher
Pungbor
Pungborn
Unnison
Moi
Herbert Armstrong
Denver
Ouray
Curay
Wes Walting
Millicent
Mins Lemond
Biifbeent
Pangiorha
Une Mountain
Clokter Tower
Pangtorn
Panchen
Uses of laughter they are manly and why people laugh
A long pensive meditation on laughter notes its historical persistence and social value. It discusses how periods of restraint and grave governance reduce mirth, while free societies foster banter, humor, and cheerful sociability, arguing laughter aids digestion and mental vitality.
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Nand
Parsche
Gary
Ernie Chiat
Chan Roy
Trinperia
Cromwell
Ress
Old Rowley
Horace
Marti
Ponte Ms
Epsom
Moorish Embassy Bid Farewell To England At Lancaster Gate
The Moorish Embassy wrapped up its stay in London with farewell calls on Lady Maclean and Lord Salisbury, a royal courier transport, and a Punch and Judy outside 3 Lancaster Gate. The Moorish guests enjoyed the hospitality, praised the King’s graciousness, and received gifts amid a festive sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Bertin
Lancaster Rate
Lady Lurgan
Lady Maclean
Barry Maclean
Lord Salisbury
Lord Lansdowne
Aiso
Nto
Daily Mall
Lancaster Gate
Toby
England
Portrait of Andrew Carnegie at Private View of Royal Academy
A contributor recalls meeting Andrew Carnegie at the Royal Academy Private View. The Glasgow emigrant’s unassuming appearance contrasts with his vast wealth and philanthropy. Carnegie’s practical, methodical nature, devotion to his wife, and austere views on charity are described, alongside his guarded, even somber view of life and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Academy
Andrew Carnegie
Glasgow
Carnegh
Poe
Aimee
Academy
Euclid
Andret
Carnegie
Carnewle
Sam
Our Anchorage During Regatta Week on the River
From a quiet river setting a dazzling houseboat scene unfolds during regatta week. Buffeted by bright boats, parasols, and uniforms, spectators and guests cruise the Thames as race boats surge past, with Pembroke and Remenham clubs in view. The piece captures river life, color, and the refined bustle of Mayfair’s boating season on the Bodleian-like river.
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Bray
Cliveden
Quarry
Bisham
Medmenham
Denpencer
Oxfordshire
Fawley Court
Bown
Temple Island
Remenham
Neni
Grosvenor
Sypris
Repoise
Oyer
Oita
Phillis Court
Shemetune
Thames
Park Place
Simin
Oxford
Ita
London
Bucks
Berks
Roef
Orient
Numerer Sheesa
Bost
Coronation Plans Begin for Next June Ceremony
The Daily Mail reports initial steps to plan England’s next June coronation with focus on ancient rites and pageantry. It discusses royal vestments, ceremonial oaths, and the Archbishop’s role, noting humility of the monarch and the continuity of sacred traditions amid modern change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
William IV
Edward
Stehope
Severehem
Nerlamaion
Hisher
Geternace
William of Orange
Ireland
Vintoria
Peter
Westminster Abbey
James
John “Lackland
Povea
Eastet
Hinself
Mencastle
Worksop
Duke of Norfolk
Earl of Erroll
Scotland
Daily Mall
Begging Letter Fraud Exposed in London Reports
A Victorian critique outlines elaborate begging letter schemes in London and Melbourne. It details professional mendicants using forged ties, family tragedies, and targeted appeals to gain funds, noting instances from Army and Navy lists and clerical solicitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wilkie Colng
Captain Wracze
Frederick Coleman
Daily Mail
Melbourne
Clames
Ives
Tickens
Chat Percha
Wiens
Berne
Northumberland
Jeter
Judee
Crmigisethon
Avon Motiers
Kaine Foet
Ke Wo
Ual Sinelir
Rinelair
Hurt
Yarloue
Chantry
Charity Organisation Society
Wberry
Falcom Road
Clapham Junction
Bloomebury
Abe Miss Cowleys
A. Hie Cowley
Battersea
B.W
Cannon Street
J. H. Powis
Birmingham
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Mairbreadth
Excho
Brave Butch Girls
the King and Barnes
America
Tso
Ted
Natick
Besmvni
Aralnges
Stanemered Barnes
Rernes
Ella W. Peattie
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
de la Warr
Sussex
le Brent
Efurt
Newnham Davis
Dalby
Walter
Amy
Wauter
POST
Leva
Ham
Tsa
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