The Gilded Den of Stanford White’s Twenty Fourth Street Studio
The article describes Stanford White’s hidden studio on Twenty third and Twenty fourth streets in New York. It details opulent rooms, secret passageways, and a private world of art and revelry used by White and select guests at night. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies to the events and the studio’s role in the White tragedy.
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Stanford White
Twenty-third Street
Twenty-fourth Street
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Paris
New England
Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Rose du Barry
Khorassan
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Tabriz
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Gerome
Millais
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White
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Twentyfourth Street
Hyde
Jekyll
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Twenty-fourth
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Broadway
Sixth Avenue
Great religious revival sweeps world with harvest of converts
Chicago reports a world wide revival surpassing 1857 in scope and intensity. Torrey and Alexander in Australia sparked a movement reaching China India England Scotland Ireland New Zealand and Canada with tens of thousands converted and evangelists emphasizing non sectarian work and prayer as key drivers.
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Chicago
United States
China
India
Dwight L. Moody
Torrey
New Zealand
Australasia
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England
Scotland
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Torrey and Alexander
Cardiff
Wales
New England
Boston
B.S. Dixon
Canada
Toronto
Philadelphia
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A. C. Dixon
Sheep Dogs Know a Lot in Herd Management
A Harper magazine note explains how a well trained sheep dog learns every sheep by sight and scent, can identify stray animals from a large flock, and helps move hundreds of sheep through chutes and boats. It cites Watterson and Filon Girard cases and highlights Bourdalone’s eight minute move at Stockton landing.
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Whatea
Watterson
Harper’s Magazine
Filon Girard
Santa Anna
Lone Pine
Filon
Pete
Bourdalone
Stockton Landing
Highlands
Sue Simpkins Weds Bob McGuire In Postoak Parlor Ceremony
In a sunlit Postoak scene Sue Simpkins marries Bob McGuire with family and friends present. The old parson and Ma Simpkins share hopeful counsel as Bob vows to be gentle, Sue’s brother Si offers blessings, and Lemuel Hollowell proclaims the union earned its board and keep.
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Sue Simpkins
Bob McGuire
Postoak
Ma Simpkins
Samuel Hollowell
Si Simpkins
Sally Williams
Susie
Bob
Bill Chiles
St Simpkins
Sister Sue
Sue
Junior
Sqgmael Hollowell
Lemuel Hollowell
Si Simpkins, Jr
St. Louis Republic
Weather Shapes History Highlighted by Royal Meteorological Society
At a Royal Meteorological Society meeting, President Richard Bentley outlined how weather influenced over 360 historical events. He cited fogs aiding Lord Anson, river mists helping Marlborough, Alps snow hampering Hannibal to Napoleon, and storms at Ascalon, Hohenlinden, Sylau, and Moscow.
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Royal Meteorological Society of England
Richard Bentley
Mardonius
Mount Athos
Ireland
Lord Anson
Duke of Marlborough
Scheldt
Alps
Hannibal
Napoleon
Massena
Souvaroff
Macdonald
Col. Kelly
Chitral
Richard I
Ascelon
Hohenlinden
Sylau
Moscow
Abiding Love and Notable Weather Episodes in History
The poem The Abiding Love by John W. Chadwick reflects on those who have passed away and the enduring divine love. The article notes two remarkable historical events: Marcus Aurelius defeating the barbarians in 176 aided by a hailstorm at Melitene, and Maurice’s failed Antwerp assault due to a sudden frost in 1622. It also discusses weather's impact on campaigns, including typhus spread, sieges, and the 1578 Portuguese disaster at Alcácer Quibir.
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Melitene
Legio
Maurice
Antwerp
Portugal
Alcarcerquivir
Uplift Movement in Alabama Aims at School Improvement
Miss Latona Burns appointed by the board of education to organize a state wide movement for public school improvement. She will visit every city and town in Alabama to form school improvement associations and to awaken active interest among public officials and parents.
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Alabama
Latona Burns
Board of Education
Comment Sparks Jealous Banter Over Raphael’s Angels
A blonde recalls a compliment about her looks from a man, remarking he compared her to Raphael. A brunette dismisses the compliment, noting the famous angels were paintings. The exchange appears in a playful, gossiping tone amid Chicago chatter.
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Raphael
Chicago Record-Herald
Conservatory exchange sparks courtroom jibe
In a fragmentary court record the overheard remark about Miss Phatter prompts a jab at her weight. The dialogue features Mr. Spoonem and the judge weighing the contents as potential gossip.
Local Quip Sparks Debate on Height Nonsense
In Yonkers Statesman cartoon dialogue Patience and Patrice joke about a supposed difference in height between English and American women. The line questions whether the figures are real or merely imagined, showcasing light, witty cross ocean banter.
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Patience
Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Will It Vote? A Poem on Ballot Confidence
A lyrical reflection questions if a woman's ballot will be fair and untainted by bias as she goes to the polling place. The verse uses imagery of lace and doubt to critique voting sincerity and equality.
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