Autocracy or democracy in London traffic control
A Boston Herald piece extols police as essential organizers of London traffic at Piccadilly and Hamilton Place. It praises calm, orderly enforcement, noting officers halt streams, record names, and summon offenders to court with no excess force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilly
Hamilton Place
Piccadilly
Duke
Coster
Cabman
Gail
London
Billy
Boston Herald
Remember the Alamo defense and last stand legend
A retelling of the Alamo siege with Captain Travis Davy Crockett and Colonel Bowie leading 115 defenders against General Santa Anna and 4000 troops. The narrative recalls the ten day siege, the 14 artillery pieces, the final desperate charge, and the rallying cry Remem ber the Alamo as a symbol of courage.
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Travis
San Antonio Aga
Santa Anna
the Alamo
Davy Crockett
Bowie
Mission House
Jsick
Lamein
Smith
Num‘bers
Alamo
Texas
Houston
St. Louis Republic
Singing Teacher Receives Odd Request for Voice Production
A well known vocal coach received a letter asking to be allowed on the charge for voice productions. The writer admitted no singing voice and offered to pay well if the tutor could produce suitable vocal outputs, noting singers earn more than they do locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
College Trustee Plans Expansion Amid Limited Admissions
In a terse exchange the College Trustee proposes boosting trade by sending the football team and two glee clubs to tour rival colleges. The college head downplays admissions growth noting only 25 new students are expected next term.
Hidden sun behind the clouds in a poem fragment
A fragmented verse reflects on a small thing hiding the sun, a wall of mist, and hopeful lines about the sun shining again. Florence A. Jones of Micepotia Howse is referenced in the verse.
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Florence A. Jones
Grandmother's Dollars Inspire Bank Worth A Fortune
An elderly Worcester County woman dies leaving 80 in gold and various relatives. Her cynical granddaughter’s husband reflects on lost value, noting 11 years in 77 years would yield about 1 473.60 at bank rates. Other bank stories show accounts growing drastically without additions.
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Worcester County Institution For Savings
Worcester
Mass
The Golden Key and an English Society Debacle
A New York Sun London corresp describes an extraordinary offer to debut an American girl into English upper society for £1,000 a year. A reply from a titled Englishwoman cites illegitimacy, birth, and high standards as gatekeeping factors, while noting prominent figures and delays as suitors race for the debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lady Randolph Churchill
Duke of Cambridge
London Cor
New York
The Secret Origins of Kid Gloves Explored
From Russia to France and beyond, experts explain how gloves labeled kid come from many skins. The article notes colt hides as a substitute and contrasts real kid with other animals skins used for gloves, highlighting supply and price factors behind fashionable wear.
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Hina
Russia
France
South America
China
Asia
Newfoundland
Siberia
Switzerland
Spain
Italy
Prominent Actress Credits Pinkham Cure for Womb Trouble
A famous actress writes that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound revived her nervous system and health after travel and doctor theories nearly ruined her. She praises the remedy and urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham’s free female-to-female advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Billy Florence Fooled by Steamer Blaine Prank in 1848
Major Handy reports in New York Mail and Express that Billy Florence, a staunch Republican, was mocked by boys in 1848 who forged a reception committee letter. They persuaded him to send a $50 check and miss the steamer Sloan for Blaine’s welcome, leaving him to discover the hoax after a late dinner.
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Billy Florence
St. James Hotel
Billy
Arthur
London
Blaine
Europe
Committee of Arrangements
Sloan
New York Mail and Express
Edison Bets Roach Elimination In Electric Circuit
A historical anecdote describes Thomas Edison as a telegraph operator who bet he could kill roaches in lunch tins. He laid two concentric tin foil rings around the cans and connected them with current, causing roaches to complete a circuit and die as they touched both foils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wizard Edison
Edison
Clock in a Wine Bottle on Display at Kaps Shop
A clock with its works inside a clear glass wine bottle is shown in the window of Mr. Kaps, the watchmaker. The dial rests obliquely atop the bottle while the tiny parts fit through a narrow neck, prompting marvel at how it was assembled. The mystery invites curious onlookers.
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Kaps
Demerara Argosy
Pianos Imported to Europe Price Advantage Dented by Climate
A Philadelphia Lodger notes that European pianos cost about two thirds here and can be imported despite tariffs, but the risk of climate damage from steam heat discourages many buyers, protecting U S manufacturers from lower prices abroad.
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Europe
Philadelphia
Longest beard claimed by 1880 planter from Corinth Mississippi
In 1880 Philip Hansen a planter living near Corinth Mississippi was said to own the world’s longest beard. Reports say a single chin hair measured 72 inches and he allegedly sent samples to the Washington Anthropological Society.
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Philip Hansen
Corinth
Miss
Washington Anthropological Society
Lake Huron Named From Hurons Tribe On Its Shores
A brief note explains the lake’s name derives from the Hurons, the Native American people living along its shores. It also records a fact about hippopotamus skin reaching two inches in thickness in certain areas.
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Lake Huron
Remarkable Outburst at Houser and Tunglash Talk
A terse exchange relayed by the Buffalo Courier shows Mrs. Houser declaring surprise at remarks and Mrs. Tunglash's mental state described as completely gone. Houser counters saying she has heard her silence persist.
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Mrs. Houser
Woman Requests Taxidermy of Canary for Fashion
In Washington a young woman asked a Smithsonian taxidermist to kill and preserve her bright canary to match a planned gown. She claimed to have searched the city for a bird of this shade to use as a personal ornament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Kats Fiela
Holmes Quote On Sin Tools And Leadership
A cryptic line notes that sin has many tools but a single handle that dominates them all. The message underscores a pervasive metaphor on control and power attributed to Holmes.
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Sin
Holmes
Winnipiscogee Called Beautiful Highland Lake
The phrase describes Winnipiscogee as the beautiful lake of the highland, highlighting its scenic appeal and elevated setting.
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Winnipiscogee
Beautiful Lake
the Highland
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Mitch
Dabster
Fogg
Figg
Chicago
Boston Transcript
Thos.f.parker
Parker & Morse
Maynard
A. H. Rose
U. S
Acton, Mass
W.C. Croft
Acton Street
Maynard, Mass
Thomas Hardware
FF. Parker
J.W. Henderson
Boaqton
E. Henderson
W.l.douglas
Shane
Adies
W. L. Douglas
Akon
Creichton Nuttle, Jones
Main Street
N. S. Daniels
Concord, Mass
D. Cilmore
Maynard’s Block
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Martha M
Lucius H.maynard
Ieee
Cambridge
Charlies J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Register
Horace Tuttle
Evers
Walden Street
Concord
J.C
Vacokation
Gil Tessive
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