The Object Lesson and the Tree of Liberty Ideals
G. T. Ferris argues the American Revolution sparked a global surge toward self government and liberty. He contrasts colonial freedom with English and French revolutions, praising the tree of liberty as a living emblem inspiring 44 republics and universal self development.
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Ida
Rnein
Sexon
Yorkshire
Kent
Vnccor
Atlantic
Cressy
Agincourt
Crom
Naseby
Worcester
England
Cornwallis
Washington
Canada
United States
Netherlands
William of Orange
Spain
Bourgeons
Commonwealths
G. T. Ferris
Ingenious Diamond Smuggling Schemes Exposed
A Jewelers' Weekly report details clever methods smugglers used to hide diamonds. From hollow heel shoes and porous plaster to gem‑studded soap and hair disguises, smugglers evaded detection until authorities learned of the schemes.
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Europe
Providence
Custom House
America
Goodby
Lone Telegraph Keeper on Pike's Peak In Winter
Major C. P. Leonard describes the U S signal service station atop Pike's Peak as a solitary outpost. The stone blockhouse is bolted to granite, inaccessible in winter, with snow as water and communications cut off. The officer spends time reading and observing from a telescope while Colorado Springs lies 20 miles away.
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United States Signal Service
Pike’s Peak
C. P. Leonard
Colorado
Colorado Springs
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Parade Of Wealth Or Parade Of The Unemployed
A viewer mistakes a carriage parade for wealth but is told it showcases fashionable classes. The remark echoes social tension as spectators react to displays of wealth in a Detroit Free Press reflection.
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Detroit Free Press
Railroads Rephrase Wage Cuts and Rate Hikes in Debate
A dialogue contrasts a teacher and a boy over synonyms for reduce and increase. The boy cites railroads using equalize for wage cuts and rate hikes, prompting skepticism about double meanings in labor and pricing terms.
Provoked False Alarm After Street Kiss Shouted Murder
A Boston Journal note reports a Providence incident where a young woman kissed in public cried murder prompting a police response. The line reflects a dated stereotype about women and public affection.
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Providence
Boston Journal
Stray German Rye Bread Tours Catskills
A lone loaf of German rye arrived at Rondout Express in 1894 and traveled about 200 miles tagging by many locals. Readers from Pine Hill Bloomville Stamford Hobart Roxbury and Kingston offered verses and comments while the loaf drew museum interest and a $50 bid before continuing its journey.
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Catskills
Rondout
American Express Company
Catskill
Pine Hill
Chancellor MacCracken
Henry Morton
Broderick
Hudson River
Express
New York
Kingston
N. Y
Cincinnati mechanic claims air travel breakthrough
John Carrol Jr of 125 Kilgour Street built a 40 pound sheet iron flying machine capable of carrying 250 pounds. He tested it at 50 feet height at night, riding a distance with ease and envisions speeds up to 80 miles per hour with future refinements. He plans a public exhibition in Cincinnati.
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John Carrol, Jr
Kilgour Street
Tolling at Newly Weds in Wilsden
A curious custom in Wilsden Bradford district sees brides and grooms face tolls after weddings. At a Congregational chapel the exit path is blocked by women tying aprons across the gateway and demanding a douceur before a waiting cab is allowed through, followed by carters drawing teams to collect tolls along the route.
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Wilsden
Bradford
Westminster Gazette
Vatican Refusal to Recognize Italy Noted
A Vatican official embezzled 18000 lire and vanished. No alert to Italian authorities yet, but papal nuncios abroad have been notified in case the defaulter surfaces in foreign jurisdiction. The criminal can live in Rome undisturbed as long as he pleases.
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Vatican
Rome
Easter Date Sets Event on April Fourteenth
Easter falls on April 14 next year marking the fourteenth occurrence of that date since 1500. West Chester reports this historically favored timing as a recurring holiday.
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West Chester
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South Acton, Mass
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Ifice
Maynard Block
Maynard
Mass
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Blake, Will, Fred & Co
Bloomville
B. Champion
Champ
Stamford Mirror
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Hobart Independent
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Roxbury
Jay Gould
Cincinnati
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Ublic
Peasole
Acton
Oncord
Stow
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Littleton
Hagderen
Hartford Cycle Co
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League Chainless Safeties
Smith Finney
Tuttles, Jones & Wetherbee
Kimball & Sanderson
WE. Whitcomb
Chicago
West Acton
Arthur E. Walker
Fire Insurance Agency
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Maynard, Mass
Thomas Ee. Parker
Parker & Morse
Keith & Barr
Waldo Chaplin
Concord Junction, Mass
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Neil Currie & CO
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