The Death of the Earth and the Sun's Slow Extinction
M Flammarion argues our planet will die of natural death due to sun extinction in tens of millions of years. Earth and other planets may become lifeless as Jupiter and Saturn survive, while Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury and the Moon fade. continents erode and seas cover land in about 10 million years. The Singer family ties to French aristocracy are noted, with Mrs Winnaretta Singer’s Paris wedding to Prince Melchior de Polignac highlighted among European noble alliances.
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M. Camille Flammarion
Earth
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Mercury
Moon
Singer
France
Europe
Winnaretta Singer
Paris
Prince Melchior de Polignac
Rochefoucauld
Decazes
Murat
Modena
Dudley
Cholly Knickerbocker
New York Recorder
The Ice Trade Faces Shifts From Natural to Artificial Ice
Ice dealers fear season failures if Hudson River freezing does not occur by January. Agents seek ice rights from Saratoga to Lake George, paying high prices. Artificial ice expands in hotels and rail offices, offering less waste and consistent block weights, possibly replacing natural harvesting as mild winters persist.
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Hudson
New York
New England
Saratoga
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Philadelphia Press
Methods of London Thieves Assizes Trial Promises Interest
A London assize case centers on a daytime theft ring. The gang visited outer city houses marked during the day, then entered at night to cart away goods. They misled owners with photographs and albums and used a bicycle to note targets. Leaders Mr and Mrs Clarke lived in a suburb and were socially respected.
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London
Clarke
Texans Wear Big Hats From Texas Delegation
A Columbus Ga Enquirer correspondent notes that Texas congressmen wear hats two sizes larger than last session. The grouping would cover a lawn, with Mr Bailey’s hat and height making him the standout figure.
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Texas
Mr. Bailey
Jim Swinger
Columbus
Enquirer
Old Goose Said to Be 86 Years Old Near Ellicott City
An Ellicott City farmer reportedly owns a goose aged 86, purchased in 1880 when the bird was 23. Attestations by local fowl enthusiasts note geese can reach such ages and that the bird shows no signs of advanced years.
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Ellicott City
Bad Season for Lonon Hotels
The Pall Mall Budget notes a poor season for London hotels with scarce travel traffic. American visitors stayed home, reducing hotel profits and impacting major establishments more than others.
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Lonon
London
Chicago
Pall Mall
She Died With the Cat in Stillwater
Mrs Allie Spencer of Stillwater was found dead in her home. Initial reports suggested self harm but later evidence indicates accidental chloroform poisoning while intending to sedate an old house cat. The cat lay dead in a box with a large sponge and a strong chloroform odor filled the room.
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Allie Spencer
Stillwater
Spencer
Lewiston Journal
Curio in Lost and Found at Columbian Exposition
The Columbian Exposition’s lost and found shows 600 women’s wraps 520 gloves 25 veils 20 portmanteaux and handbags 800 umbrellas and 200 pairs of spectacles. The Pittsburg Times notes that women often forget away from home due to new scenes and momentary interests.
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Pittsburg Times
Mysterious Coincidence Surrounds New York Judge's Death
John Nolan, a New York superior court officer, prepared a will while in excellent health. Friends witnessed the signing and sealing that afternoon, but he died the next day of heart disease, a twist noted by the New York News.
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John Nolan
Superior Court of
New York
New York News
Cure for frost bite described by New York Journal
A journal note advises treating frost bite on feet by soaking in a strong alum water solution for thirty minutes. If one soak fails, a second soak is suggested as a cure.
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New York Journal
Smithsonian models show seal and walrus hunting at fair
The Smithsonian Institution is crafting exhibit models for the World’s Fair depicting the stages of seal and walrus catching and killing in Alaska waters. The display aims to illustrate traditional methods and the challenges faced by Arctic wildlife hunters.
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Smithsonian Institution
Alaskan
Rubinstein’s Dresden Home Gap Reveals Private Wealth
The famed pianist Rubinstein lives in shabby Dresden apartments while owning a grand residence reserved for his wife and sons. He is nearly blind from cataract, shaping his public image versus private wealth.
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Rubinstein
Dresden
The Rainbow Covenant Sermon on Noah and God’s Promise
A sermon discusses Genesis covenant themes from Noah’s flood forward, detailing God’s promises, the rainbow as a sign, and the everlasting covenant with all flesh. It connects biblical covenants, Messianic foreshadowing, and the faithfulness of God across generations. The text references Enoch, Cain’s line, and Davidic and Horeb covenants, with pastoral reflections.
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Cain
Abel
Seth
Enoch
Adam
God
Noah
Earth
Abra
Isaac
Jacob
Canaan
Lessing
Horeb
David
Abraham
Joshua
Jesus
Nah
Israel
Ezek
R. V
Moses
Christ
Boston and Framingham Train Schedule 1894 Going South
Corrected timetable for New York New Haven Hartford Old Colony lines shows Southbound and Northbound departures from Boston Kneeland Street to Fitchburg Clinton Berlin Northboro Marlboro Southboro Framingham and Boston with connections at South Framingham to Taunton New Bedford and Fall River. Includes early morning and evening runs with multiple daily services and Sunday schedules.
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Boston
A. m
In. Sun
Framingham
Sun
A.m. Sun
P.m. Marlboro
P.m
Adm. Sun
Marlboro
P.m. Sun
Northboro
Berlin
South Framingham
Taunton
New Bedford
Fall River
Lowell
Concert Co Presents Soprano Violoncellist Clarinet Virtuoso
A concert program showcases a soprano, a violoncellist, and a clarinet virtuoso joined by a solo pianist in a diverse recital. The lineup promises rich chamber textures and feature performances by established classical soloists.
Tickets for Y M C A entertainment on sale
Admission 25c and reserved seats 35c. Tickets now at Y M C A rooms and from Jan 27 at Worcester newsroom. Demand requires reserved seating. Send orders with money to J. H. Norris Y M C A Hudson Mass for prompt ticket delivery.
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Y.M.C. A
Worcester
N. B
J. H. Norris
Hudson, Mass
Trains Schedule Table Corrected November 19 1893
The table lists westbound and eastbound train times to and from Boston and various stops such as Bemont Waverley Waltham Weston Wayland East Sudbury South Sudbury Wayside Inn Rockbottom Hudson South Bolton Berlin South Clinton ms Boylston West Boylston Oakdale Jefferson Rutland Coldbrook Barre Barre Plains Ware Northampton and related notes Stops indicated by signals or passenger calls. Administrative officials names appear at the end.
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Boston
Bemont
Mm. Waverley
A. m
Waltham
A.m
Weston
Wayland
East Sudbury
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Jefferson
Rutland
Coldbrook
Barre
Barre Plains
Northampton
Oakdale
Sunda
Teekue West Boylston
A.m. Boylston
South Clinton
A. m. Berlin
A.m. South Bolton
A. m. Hudson
Rockbottom
A. OS
Marlboro
Leave
Psm
Sunrays
South Acton
Maynard
Whitmanty Crossing
Ahoty
Hudson
Arrive
A.M. A
P.M
Sainee
Ton
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D. M. Stevrns
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
Herzegovina
Bosnia
Albania
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Austria
New Haven & Hartford
R. R
Old Colony System
Northern Division
Kneeland Street
Fitchburg, Iv
Framingham, Ar
Sun A.M. P
M. Lowell, Jr
Tas Concord Junction
Sudbury
Mansfield
PAM
So. Sudbury
Concord Junction
Acton
Springfield
B.& Alr KG
Y.M.C.A. Star Course
Alice Wentworth
Wulf Fries
C.L. Statts
Jessie M. Downer
Julia King
Vose Farm
Canada
W.a.white
Maynard,Mass
Assabet
the Peoples Dry Goods Company
Maynard, Mass
Matine
Southern Division
Massachusetts
Causeway Street
Fitchbure
Fitchburg
Hlcosac Tunnel
Troy
Albany
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Southwest
Northwest
Boston and ST. Louis
Vermont
Brandon
Middlebury
Vergennes
Burlington
St Albans
St. Johns
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg Railroad
Washington Street
Mitchbars
Ayer
Mark
M.S. Ayer
State Street
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