San Juan at War Manana Uprising Glides Through Plazas
New York Herald reports San Juan on the cusp of a government change as Spanish authorities linger in the city. The piece contrasts orderly streets, police presence, and evening band concerts with the coming American occupation, noting plazas lit by gas lamps, balconies filled with officials, and a vivid, crowded social scene amid looming transition.
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New York Herald
San Juan
Morro
Aragon
Castile
Manana
Spain
Palais de Justice
Palais
Sousa
Herbert
Grand Central
Spanish Club
Guardia Civil
Early 18th Century English Prohibition on Calicoes
A historical summary notes the 1700 act under 11 & 12 Will. 3 c.10 banning imported calicoes and silks from Sept 1701 to curb printing and wearing of calicoes. The aim was to protect domestic woolen and silk manufacture and aid the poor, with households forced to rely on homemade fabrics for 21 years. It cites 1719 petitions and the 1721 act 7 Geo. I c.7 reinforcing prohibitions to protect industry and employment.
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Persia
China
East
India
Johnson's oath like truthfulness in daily talk
The text recalls Dr. Samuel Johnson's rigid honesty he despised lying and required truth from his household. He warned that teaching servants to lie would erode trust and feared they would lie for themselves. He treated truth as a sacred duty even in minor anecdotes.
Messiah's Kingdom Foretold in Isaiah Commentary
The lesson outlines the Messiah as descendant of David and Abraham ruling from Jerusalem with Spirit fullness. It describes righteous judgment, world peace, and creation's renewal, aided by Israel's restoration and universal recognition of the Lord. The prophecy culminates in a global revelation when Gentiles seek Him.
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D. M. Stearns
Jesse
Messiah
David
Jerusalem
Abraham
Math. i
Gabriel
Jacob
John i
R. V
Del
Jeremiah
God
Nehemiah
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Israel
Sheba
Christ
Moonlit London Moon Over the City
Walter Hogg in Spectator describes a vivid moon over London as misty streets glow like a sunset and a weary queen of revels. The poem paints the moon as mistress of enchantments casting silver dew and dreams across the sleeping city.
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Walter Hogg
Daughter Heroism in Scotland Sparks Father’s Pardon
A Scottish tale recalls Sir John Cochrane condemned by the king with a death warrant in hand. His daughter, bold and faithful, saves him by stealing the warrant from a night courier. Two weeks pass, pardon arrives, and at home the knight reveals himself as the rescuer, the daughter-hero who saved him.
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Scotland
John Cochrane
John
Sir John
Confessor
Fixing the Date in a New York Journal Riff
A playful squib from the New York Journal mocks date setting as a public idiosyncrasy. It imagines fixing a birthday ten years hence and lampoons impatience with timing in a light, period voice.
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New York Journal
First Aid Advice From Dr McGuire On Wounds
In a lecture to a class on first aid the physician describes abdominal wounds where internal organs protrude. He urges calm action washing the wound, returning organs, applying a bandage, and using water or carbolic acid if available. Milk was noted for wartime wound bathing.
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A. C. McGuire
New York Tribune
Inventor Harry Patents New Bicycle Crank Design
Tom notes Harry has secured a patent for an improved bicycle crank. The group agrees the existing cranks are uncomfortable and the new design could address the issue.
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Tom
Harry
Time Table Corrected Oct 3 1898 Trains West
Corrected schedule lists multiple departure times from Boston including 7 36, 8 15, 10 10 and 11 45 p m and various arrivals at Belmont Waltham Wayland and other towns with Sunday additions.
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Boston
Belmont
Arr
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Rockbottoma
Hudson
South Bolton
Berlin
South Clinton
West Boyston
Oakdale
A. m
Jefferson
A. Mi
I Barre
P.m. Ware
P. m. Northampton
Northampton
West Boylston
A.m. Berlin
Bolton
A.m. Hudson
Rockbottom
East Sudbury
A.m. Wayland
A.m. Waltham
A. m. Belmont
Boston Tone
A.M. A
South Acton
Magnara
Whitman
Gileasondale
Marlboro
Arrive
Eathe A.M
San
M. P.M. Hudson
Geasondale
Atre
Saturdbore
Marl- Acton
South Whitman Crossing
J. R. Wats
Worthboro
Clinton
Leominster
Fitchburg
Northboro
South Framingham
Southboro
Southboro Tar
Pe Sun
Framingham
Acton
Lowell
Sudbury
Framingham and Manstiels
Mansfield
C. Peter Clark
A.C. Kendall Gen'l Aa
R Act
Pitch Bars Time-Table Corrected June 1898 Railroad
Marlboro Branch timetable correction issued in June 1898 for the railroad line. Details reference rail schedule updates affecting trains serving Marlboro, with notes on departures and station stops.
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Behiey
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Macdonald
Ronaldshay
Judas MacAlastair
Sam
Alastair MacAlastair
Eday
Cross
Windy Hill
Cross Alastair
North Isles
London
Sir John Cochrane
Erinding
C. W. Howe
Greenwood Mall
Maple Street
Marlboro, Mass
Ey Hudson Savings Bank
George B. Cochran
Henry Tower
Agsabet
Peoples Dry Goods Company
Mass
Boston & Maine Southern Division
Central Mass
Railroad Achusetts
Union Passenger Station
Causeway Street
Daniel W. Sanborn
Dana J, Flanders
W.G. Bean
P.M
Rlboro
NEW York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
J. Rufus Wales
Shawmut Ave
Marlboro, Maso
Robert W. Carter
Polisher
Charlies
H. Me
Ecsuaa
Panes
Ted Olsen
H Railroad
Hlcosac Tunnel
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Lake George
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
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Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston and ST. Louis
New York
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Canada
Rutland
Brandon
Middleburg
Vergennes
Burlington
Lroston
St Albans
St. Johns
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg Railroad
Washington Street
Mhouh
J. R. Watson
Marlborge House
Liberty Street Marlboro, Mass
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