New Rochelle Founding Tied to Huguenot Refugees in 1680s
Readers learn that New Rochelle was founded by French Huguenot refugees around 1686 after Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes. Governor Lessler of New York bought 6,000 acres from John Pell for the settlement, paying 1,675 pounds 25 shillings plus a yearly calf offering. About 80 families formed the colony, now marked by Hudson Park’s memorial.
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New Rochelle
la Rochelle
Louis XIV
England
Lessler
New York
America
John Pell
Hudson Park
Willing to Rest Fame on One Great Success
A column discusses composers fortunes as largely from successful speculations, not music profits. It notes Rosini’s wealth came from Rothschild introductions and investments, not repeated operatic hits. After William Tell, he avoided further operas, saying he would not hunt the hare after killing the elephant.
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Rosinis
Shrewd New Englander Turns to Growth of Manufacturing
Discussions of economic shifts in New England show captains of capital moving from shipbuilding and trade to manufacturing after embargoes. Dr. Joseph Miller of Wilkes-Barre schools warns that bright and dull labels misrepresent children’s abilities, as many dull children are simply slow of speech and shy.
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New
Joseph Miller
Wilkes-Barre (Pa
Lite tle sets 100 yard low hurdle record at Sports Day
Virginia Lite tle of Cleveland breaks the American college record in the 100 yard low hurdle at the 24th annual Sports Day at Lake Erie College for Girls in Painesville Ohio. Time 148/10 seconds. Previous record was 15 seconds. Also notes on German victory at Tannenberg in 1914 and Tolstoi quotes.
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Lake Erie College
Painesville
Ohio
Virginia Litetle
Cleveland
Peach in Ancient Times Mentioned in Bible Tale
The peach is described as an ancient fruit with no direct biblical mention in a discussion noting its introduction to Italy by Claudius around 50 A.D. The note highlights early historical context of peach cultivation in the Mediterranean region.
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Italy
Claudius
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Preston, Md
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Arnie’s Cash Grocery
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Queen Anne
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