The Lincoln Tomb Plot and Its Dramatic Fallout
A detailed account describes a 1905 investigation into a conspiratorial plan to rob Lincoln’s tomb. Detectives, Pinkertons, and Secret Service officers foil the plot on election night, arrest Hughes and Mullen ten days later, and convict them in Springfield for grave robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion G. Scheitlin
Swegles
Hughes
Mullen
Indiana
Springfield
Robert T. Lincoln
Leonard Swett
Mr. Lincoln
Elmer Washburn
Secret Service
John McDonald
Ben Boyd
John McGinn
George Hay
Pinkerton
Allan Pinkerton
Chicago
McGinn
Hay
Washburn
McDonald
St. Nicholas Hotel
Stt. Charles Hotel
St. Nicholas
John C. Power
Lincoln Tomb
Power
Memorial Halls
Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hall
West Madison Street
Simmons
Pinkertons
Improving the Figure Through Posture and Exercises
The article advises women to identify their own causes of uneven hips and shoulders such as standing on one foot, carrying items on one side, and long skirts. It suggests correcting habits, using a high hip and neck stretch stance, and performing spine-stretching exercises with brief rest periods and controlled breathing.
Mark Twain Visits Town Barber for Evening Lecture
A traveling Mark Twain in his lecturing days stops in a small eastern town. Before dinner he visits a barber and confirms he plans to attend the local lecture that night, amid town chatter about the famed speaker.
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Mark Twain
Mr. Clem
Londoner calls for abolishing church bells with timed fag hoist
A Londoner proposes abolishing church bells and replacing them with a fixed period flag hoist before services to signal time. The suggestion notes that people already know the time in modern days and seeks a modern alternative to bell ringing.
Monotony In A Dull, Hot Town Topic Story
Two unnamed speakers reflect on an unusually dull scene with no scandal in a hot setting. The exchange conveys boredom and a shared sense of monotony in a local town topic snippet.
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Madge
Dolly
Twain Lecture Sparks Standing Overture
A Buffalo Enquirer quip notes Mr. Clemens reacting to a Twain lecture with humor about always having to stand. The exchange contrasts the barber’s remark about tickets and the public figure’s signature line.
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Mr. Clemens
Man Twain
Buffalo Enquirer
Engagement rumor among Yale Record comrades grows
A brief dialogue notes John and Celia as close friends and comrades in arms, hinting at another engagement without details. The exchange underscores trust and shared experiences within a familiar circle at Yale.
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John
Celia
Yale Record
Cold Days in June and Walpole’s Wit on Weather
The passage cites Horace Walpole 1783 noting June can be cold and compares it to Christmas. It recalls a fire warming roses and mentions highwaymen once as common as pheasants, so tame they entered houses.
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Horace Walpole
Too Previous. Many a man has acquired a head ache from
The line suggests a caution against intrusion and the risk of headaches from butting in. It echoes a proverb about restraint and social interference in personal affairs.
The Bothamley Murder Mystery Story No 2
A dialogic snippet quotes two travelers debating wealth and professions. The reference to Story No 2 implies a local feature titled The Bothamley Murder Mystery. The exchange contrasts prizefighters with professors, signaling a crime story framing.
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Bothamley
How You Can Tell A Pretty Girl Gets a Seat on Car
A witty old rule notes that a pretty girl is one who secures a seat on a crowded streetcar. The quip reflects social humor and passenger etiquette from the era.
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Pard
Chicago Tribune
Curtain Failure Douses London Theater Show
In a London theater last night the hydraulic system failing caused the asbestos curtain to descend during the performance. After thirty minutes of failed attempts to raise it, the audience was dismissed and admission refunds were issued.
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London
Gravity and grim humorists mingle in satire
A compact remark notes gravity and grimness shape seriousness while humorists approach vice with wit. The line contrasts the weighty tone of grim subjects with satire’s lighter touch, suggesting humorist distance can expose folly without endorsing vice.
Oldest Thing Found in Mexico Cypress Trunk 118 Feet Wide
Mexican botanists claim to have found the world oldest object in a Cypress of Chapultepec. The tree’s trunk measures 118 feet in circumference and scientists estimate its age at about 6 200 years.
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Chepultepec
Missouri Chief Folk Described as Terror of Boodlers
The Missouri governor Folk is portrayed as a small man with a round head, sharp eyes, and thin lips closing over a wide mouth, depicted in vivid terms as a foe to boodlers. The description emphasizes his stern resolve and reformist stance.
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Gov. Folk
Useful Case for Letters Card Holder From Simple Foundation
A compact wall pocket design uses two cardboard pieces nine inches long with depths of six and four inches. Covered with fabric and edged in lace, it features two pointed ends sewn in and ribbon bows to suspend the pocket, creating a tidy place for letters and notes.
Barnardo tale prompts grim misreading of notices
A London philanthropist Dr. Barnardo anecdote recalls a boy who literally wiped his feet on a mat bearing the instruction. A London paper adds a grim comparison to American notices urging people to wipe their gums for winter galacies.
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Dr. Barnardo
London
Recognizing Women in Indian Governance Appointment
India for the first time recognizes women in government service by appointing Mrs. Rama Hai Ranade widow of the late Justice Ranade as a visitor to Yenonda central jail.
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India
Ramahai Ranade
Justice Ranade
Yenonda
Hen hatches piglets in Essex brood
Aythorpe Boothing in Essex reports a hen whose eggs were taken and now broods a litter of young pigs. The pigs disembark at the hen and respond to her calls.
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Aythorpe Boothing
Essex
England
Evening Social Game of Charades for Lina Celebration
A church social plan details an evening of games and a prize for most correct objects. Guests receive a list of clues with a hidden key, then hunt scattered items around rooms, followed by coffee and nuts.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Linen wedding ideas for a twelfth anniversary celebration
A guide to planning a linen themed anniversary with white linen decor. Suggestions include linen invitations, hemstitched linen style envelopes, white tissue lanterns, wire frames, white furnishings, and white dining details. Menu features cream soups, white fish, chicken, potatoes, salads, and desserts. Hosts wear white linen attire with matching parasols for elegant ambiance.
Midnight Closing Law Enforced Strictly in British Metropolis
The article notes the strict enforcement of the midnight closing law in London with no grace period for patrons. Attendants switch off lights at 12 sharp, ending meals immediately regardless of progress, reflecting strong law observance in the city.
River Attraction Chicago Daily News Exchange
Dialogue snippet features Jinks and Blinks discussing Niangré Falls with jokes about missing the sight during a honeymoon trip. The exchange presents a humorous take on travel lore and misdirection.
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Niangré Falls
Chicago Daily News
Cost of Circling Globe for Worldwide Travel
A round the world trip for comfort and inspection of coaling and staying places costs about $1,250, including first class passage. The note outlines expenses for such a voyage and the fare class.
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Globe
Hostess Plans Character Party Limiting Guests to Twenty Four
A hostess announces a character party inviting 24 guests to dress as symbols of nations or cities. She will portray Columbia with white skirt and blue bodice, Uncle Sam represents her husband, a Cuban lady appears in lace mantilla, while another guest wears a bright red sweater with feather dusters for a bold look.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Paris
Chicago
Columbia
Uncle Sam
Cuba
The Lion Sermon Preached Before Lord Mayor and Sheriffs
Canon Newbolt delivered the annual Lion sermon before the lord mayor of London and the sheriffs. It recalls an 250 year old tale of Sir John Gayer pursued by a lion in an Arabian desert, who escaped by prayer. His will endowed an annual service as a bank offering.
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Canon Newbolt
London
John Gayer
Winter Blouses Hand-embroidered For Winter Wear
Hand embroidered blouses are described as likely to be worn throughout the entire winter season, highlighting durable style and warm appeal in the season's wardrobe.
Rhyme Luncheon Delights With Floral Themed Menu Verse
A luncheon feature used written rhymes to describe dishes from clam bouillon to chicken on toast and ice cream in tulip cups. The playful verses reveal a hostess sharing doggerel to suit the served articles and offer a charming snapshot of light luncheon culture.
The Bird Sellers Game for Children
A playful row game where players act as bird dealers and buyers. Two children stand aside as bidders, then one dealer requests a fast flying bird and selects a robin, who must sprint and evade capture while others are chosen. If caught, the robin remains until all birds are picked.
Ladies' All-Over Apron Described for Shielding Dresses
The Farm and Home Journal recommends a wide full apron to protect dresses during risky work. The design closes in the back with under-arm and shoulder seams, features a gathered upper part attached to a yoke, and bishop sleeves to fit over dress sleeves. Materials include sateen gingham cambric and Holland.
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The
Farm and Home Journal
Cambrie
Holland
Horses aid shrimping along Belgian coast
Weathered fishermen ride horses along the Belgian shore guiding triangular purse nets that scoop shrimp as they sweep the sands. Each haul can reach several hundredweight in a single trip, showing the horse powered method's efficiency.
Detectives Probe Railways After American's Travel Claim
The London Globe reports private detectives are set to work to identify which railroad the American described as offering travel in a compartment nearly as fine as an American Pullman or parlor car for less than a penny a mile in England.
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England
London Globe
Exemptions from Arrest in Royal Privileges
The document states that no arrests may be made on a Sunday except for treason felony or breach of the peace. It notes civil process immunity for royalty and their servants bishops peers and parliament members during Parliament sittings and 40 days before and after each session.
Ethiopian uprising warned at German colonial congress
Dr Maren sky a former South Africa missionary told the Berlin meeting that the Africa for the Africans propaganda signals an inevitable Ethiopian uprising in South Africa threatening British German and Portuguese rule.
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Berlin
Marensky
South Africa
Africa
Easy for Some He Who Loses His Temper
A compact remark notes that losing one’s temper marks careless behavior and suggests emotional control as a virtue across readers. The line emphasizes self restraint and caution in moments of provocation.
Grafting Methods and Timing for Successful Grafts
Grafting should be done in winter or early spring before growth starts. The stock and scion are the two parts. the scion is cut in late fall or early winter from past sea. The process is simple but requires careful handling to ensure union.
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Son
Ohio
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station
Grafting Methods and Tools for Apple Trees Described
The article explains cleft and whip grafting on apple trees, with advice on timing, scion and stock preparation, and ensuring proper contact. It lists tools and materials, gives wax composition for sealing, and notes care like cutting smooth surfaces and applying pressure.
A Good Farmer's Creed From Farm Journal
A farmer vows to work efficiently and fairly, balancing effort with economy. He aims to maximize yearly returns, maintain tidy fields and buildings, treat horses well, keep promises, and stay hopeful despite rain, seeking honesty and self improvement.
Keep Calf Growing Advice Emphasizes Steady Growth
Farm Journal advocates continuous calf growth from birth with no setbacks from underfeeding or overfeeding. It stresses minimizing cold and stress exposures and maintaining comfort to support a steady, healthy growth trajectory.
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Farm Journal
Sweet clover soil boosts alfalfa nitrogen fix
Sweet clover is a common weed along roadsides and waste ground. Gather soil from sweet clover areas and spread it on alfalfa fields to inoculate with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that support both plants.
Honey storage guidance in hive-like conditions
Advice emphasizes storing honey in a warm dry place to mimic hive conditions. Keeping honey at steady warmth and dryness helps preserve texture and flavor, aligning with how bees maintain hive storage.
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