New Institution and Its Promoters in Paris Magician Movement
A Paris school opens to teach occult arts to adults, led by Barlet Papua f and Sediv. Promoters claim initiation into alchemy, hypnosis, and divination, with three years of study to master magic while attracting many applicants. The piece questions the era’s belief in such occult revival and notes public interest.
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Taman
Paria
Mal
Barlet
Papua F
Sediv
Liles
Accus
Suchor T
Huysmans
Princes of Darkness
Ania
Alvin
Audh
Germco
Earth
Hades
Man Confesses Sleep Disturbance Revenge Case
In criminal court John Finney admitted to causing a night of noise retaliation against neighbors. He aimed to disturb the peace by a prolonged ruse, with police and neighbors affected, leading to his arrest after ongoing disturbances in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vedlanapus
John G. Finney
Voaterday
Mioney
Charl- Saylor
John Kay
Hyerkirs
Gernstein Tai
Moe Carty Streot
Anil Klondike Avenue
Charles Benediet
Finney
Benediet
Cara
Jim
Ellen Osborns Letter on New York Fashion Week
Ellen Osborn notes New York social life centers on ground floor entrances and elevators, with parlor access to ball rooms via a rear stair. She describes London influenced hosting, elaborate gowns, and trends in sleeves, velvet, lace, and embroidery, highlighting prominent gowns worn by Mary P for a debut and Anna Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Acerban Socialife
Anna Dodge
Mina
Rae
Ellen OS Horn
Meandering Orthography Debate Spurs Literary Echoes
A fragmentary transcript from a prominent New Orleans interview humorously critiques spelling and orthography. It features quoted remarks on Shakespeare Browning and Rudyard Kipling, drawing comparisons to military lines and literary standards, while a lawyer defends spelling as a social shortcoming rather than a fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Leas
Emma
Brut
Shakespeare
Scott
Byron
Tennyson
Dickens
Browning
Rail officials map fast mail and freight tubes by century
Discussion by railroad officials on future travel envisions mail and freight lines at very high speeds using electric or pneumatic systems. A pilot concept includes open air cars controlled automatically to transfer mail New York to Chicago in eight hours, with passenger travel slowed for safety. Weekly Khartum excursions post January 4 begin from Wady Halfa, with hotel delays handled aboard a steamer if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York
Chicago
Wingate
Khartum
Wady Halfa
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France
Parsons
Chmielius Agrippa
Herr Tuchmann
M. Christian
Renute
Paris
Heaven
Fident
the College OF Witchcraft
Pek Reviongt
Ellen Osborn
Seung
Sueheby
Tevorsam
Maine
Mikey Matic Winthbum
Fenoie Dennties
Ales Patito
Dave Badtoebs
Yale
Whine
Gough
de Chava
New Orientis
Ike Dean
Bob
Rudyard WiMing
Lord Joberts
Boba
Epeurs
Thalys
Bobs Bahadur
Baba
Bobs
Wellington
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