Theosophy and spiritualism in 19th century beliefs
The piece argues that Theosophy cannot disavow ties to spiritualism, citing Madam Blavatsky and Isis Unveiled. It notes investigations by the Psychical Research Society of England into Blavatsky's claimed phenomena and Contends the “mahatmas” in Tibet and occult study shaped the movement.
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Ioral
Far East
Isis
India
Egypt
Mme. Blavatsky
Colonel Olcott
Psychical Research Society of England
Theosophy
Moncure Conway
England
Mahatmas
Tibet
Is nature ugly or beautiful in its own right
The text argues that nature blends beauty and utilitarian function and can be unlovely in parts. It uses imagery of distant scenery versus a buzzard on a fence post to illustrate how removal of distance alters perception and admiration.
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Thorean
Dal
Lippincott’s
The Turn of Life and a Question of Closeness
The piece contrasts the late life transition from prime to old age with warnings of decline and depictions of cautious living. It then shifts to a scene of a man and woman on a sofa where a close night prompts the man to question whether he should pursue intimacy or be insulted by the suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Chicago Post
Fragmentary notes recall Victorian figures and a tragic railway injury
The item mentions a London socialite mourning a vulgar yet generous neighbor, the Grimaldi family grave in a Pen tonville cemetery, and a Maryland like tally of Irish in Australia. It also reports W R Conway, a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman in Chillicothe, near death from a neck fracture after a caboose fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicotne
W. R Conway
Baltimore and Ohio
Humorous Football Chase In Chicago Game Described
A Lew Hawkins account of a football game visit ends with a frightened companion mistaken for carrying the ball under his sweater. The chase is halted by a captain who orders the full back to escort the “humpback” to the ticket office. The tale ends amid laughter, with Hawkins moving on. Also noted is a cabinet of curiosities showcased by the Professional Woman's league, featuring items from Davenport to Patti and Melba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Hawkins
Hawkins
Chiclsgo Times-Heald
EB. L. Davenport
Fanny Kemble
Adah Isaacs Menken
Patti and
Melba
D. P. Bowers
May Brookyn
Sol Smith
W. G. Jones
New Bowery Theater
Farren
Misa Louisa Mortimer
Louisa Eldridge
Mme. Ponisi
Romeo
William Warren
John R. Scott
Jenny Lind
David Garrick
New York Tribune
Gus Hill’s World of Novelties at Crump’s Theatre Friday
The famous vaudeville organization Gus Hill's World of Novelties will perform at Crump's Theatre next Friday. The company, a leader in vaudeville for fifteen years, showcases a modern programme with top artists. The engagement at Crump's Theatre, Friday December 16, is highly anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hill
World of Novelties
Crump
Kansas Returns Slow in State Elections
Kansas City reports indicate very delayed returns from about six counties out of 105 as polls closed. Republicans may have swept most local tickets in Kansas City Kansas, with coroner surveyor and clerk of court remaining in contention. factionists claim a likely majority of 18 judgeships and about two thirds of county offices statewide.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Kan
Court of Common Pleas
Coun
Handy seeks 919600 for U.S. exhibits at Paris Fair
Moses P. Handy United States commissioner to the Paris World's Fair asks Congress for an appropriation of 919600 to fund United States exhibits and related preparations at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses P. Handy
United States
Paris
France
Great Landlords And The Astor Real Estate System
An article argues the American landlord shows little sentiment in management. It cites the Astor family as a typal landlord, detailing strict rent collection, non liberal repairs, rigorous tenant screening, and a businesslike approach, while noting slow modernization and public-policy friction. It also includes unrelated river and lobster fishing anecdotes from different regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
Astors
New York
Astor Properties
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